No Pix After Dark Podcast

 "Black to Basics" First Episode for the new season welcomes Dr. Kaye Whitehead an associate professor of Communication and African and African American Studies in the Department of Communication at Loyola University Maryland Dr. Kaye is known for having an informed opinion about issues that are happening within Baltimore City and around the country. We discussed everything her social justice plat...

Baltimore Sun's Best of Baltimore Podcast 2020 Readers Choice SarahBeth Ramsey, the owner of Boho Marketing Co joins the NoPixAfterDark Podcast for the first time. We talk about how she always wanted to be an entrepreneur. Why does she like working with people? She gives great marketing tips for the small business on how to market their business online. We talk about mental health with social medi...

Winner of Baltimore Sun's Best of Baltimore Podcast 2020 NoPixAfterDark  Music artist Waylon K. Smith from Northeast Baltimore joins the NoPixAfterDark Pod for the first time. We discuss his love for music.  Who or what was his musical influence? How he learn how to write good music.  He won a competition to play at this year Artscape in Baltimore.  Take a journey and listen to Waylon's story!!! I...

Mrs. Kim Lane steps into the NoPixAfterDark Pod this week. Mrs. Kim is the Executive Director of Pigtown Main Street located in Southwest Baltimore Mrs. Kim explains the history of Pigtown. We also discuss the running of the pigs. We talk about how she ended up in living in Baltimore and why she loves to work with people. We also talk about Pigtown Main Street and host of other topics Thank you Ki...

Nicole and Jason, the owners of Silver Queen Cafe join the NoPixAfterDark Pod for the first time. We discuss how they met each other, there passion for music and why they decided to have a restaurant in the community they live in.  We have an exclusive announcement that they make on the show about what is happening next at the restaurant.  We talk about where they go eat when they have a day off a...

Meg, the owner of Mindful Phases: Birth and Postpartum Doula Support joins the NoPixAfterDark Podcast for the first time. We talk about how she entered into the world to become a Doula She educates the audience on what type of service a Doula can provide for people We discuss postpartum, workshops she is teaching for partners and how she loves working with people. FB: Mindful Phases: Birth and Pos...

Malia, the owner of Millennial Marketing joins the NoPixAfterDark Podcast for the first time. We talk about how she always wanted to be an entrepreneur. She gives great marketing tips for the small business on how to market their business online. We discuss food, what inspires her, workshops she is teaching and how she loves working with local small business in her community. IG: Millenial_Marketi...

Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey, from the 3rd district joins NoPixAfterDark Podcast for the first time. We talked about crime, schools, transportation and concerns that residents have from his district. Most of the questions from this episode came from northeast Baltimore social community and people within the 3rd district.   music by: Max Bent Sound Tales Podcast.    

Ms. Mia steps into the NoPixAfterDark Pod this week. Ms. Mia is the Hamilton Hills Community Association president located in Northeast Baltimore. She explains why it is very important to know what's going on in your community We talk about her love for living in Baltimore City and it's her favorite city in the U.S We also talk about community resources during this pandemic. Great information that...

Brain Truax steps into the NoPixAfterDark Podcast for EP 066. Brian is a local entrepreneur in Baltimore that owns Truax Custom Frames. Listen to his fascinating story on how he got involved into framing and his unique style. We discuss how he discovered Northeast Baltimore and why he decided to have his shop in this  community. He is located in the Moravia Walther Community in Northeast Baltimore...

Andrew Martino owner of GHOST TRUCK KITCHEN steps into the NoPixAfterDark Podcast this week Day of Giving is every Tuesday at his restaurant in Jersey City, New Jersey.  He gives back to community by preparing meals for Health Care workers in the area. These meals that he has prepared are  jerk chicken wings, fried rice, tofu and vegetarian options all freshly washed  prepared. His is the only per...

Aaron Dante interviews a fellow Syracuse alum Larry G a chef that lives in New Orleans Larry was laid off by his job because of COVID-19  He decided to make pizzas and raffle them off as a contest for his friends on Instagram Little did Larry know that this would take off to help feed Essential workers. Hear Larry's story and how he is giving back to the New Orleans community Louisiana Fresh Produ...

Aaron Dante interviews Christina, the owner of Domesticity Fabric Shop and Sewing Studio located on  Lauraville Row in Lauraville, Baltimore. Domesticity has been highlighted in Martha Stewart Magazine and  various media outlets.  We discuss about how the company came to be, and her love of Baltimore and the Northeast Baltimore Community.  Domesticity was one of the first business in Baltimore to...

Aaron Dante interviews Danna Thomas the founder of Happy Teacher Revolution. Danna, a former Baltimore City school teacher, she discusses mental health for teachers and  provides great resources for teachers. ex: self care, teacher happiness, support mental health She openly discusses her personal battle with mental health Happy Teacher Revolution has over 20k followers. Happy Teacher Revolution r...

Aaron interviews the owners from Zekes Coffee, Amy & Thomas This interview happened a month before the social distancing and the quarantine.  We discuss how they became entrepreneurs and their love for coffee Amy & Thomas also discuss how Baltimore has embraced their coffee and food They talk about their family and the Northeast Baltimore support. They have curbside pick up for coffee and food.  P...

A special Nopixafterdark episode named "Giving Back to the Community" Aaron interviews the owners of Maggies Farm Restaurant.  They are having a free dinner for the community on April 7, 2020 from 4-7pm Abdul and Dana are giving back to the community,  that has helped them be successful in Northeast Baltimore Community (Lauraville) Abdul and Dana tell you when you need to call into reserve a dinne...

NoPixAfterDark finishes Women's History Month with a bang. Aaron Dane interviews local celebrity artist Annie Howe Papercuts We discuss how she started her own business. We talk about projects that she has been involved in throughout Baltimore city. She talks about her love for Northeast Baltimore IG & FB Annie Howe Papercuts You can see some of her work  online and on Southwest Airlines flights....

Aaron Dante interviews Stephanie a long time Northeast Baltimore resident and Real Estate Agent How COVID-19 could impact the Baltimore housing market? Why did Stephanie move to this area from downtown Baltimore City (Canton area)? We discuss many topics about Northeast Baltimore and why this is a desired place to live? Be Safe and Social Distancing Please!! Music By Max Bent into and outro

Aaron interviews his co host from EP 053 Karen. Karen was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. She tells her story of being self quarantineed The symptoms in the beginning and how she was tested in a parking lot. We talk about social distancing and why its important.  Thank you for listening.  Max Bent produce the music intro soundtalespodcst    

Special Episode on COVID-19 ft Dr. Markle  Dr. Markle is out of Kalamazoo Michigan We discuss COVID-19 myths and will this go away in the summer. Interesting discussion that people should listen too.  

Aaron sits down with Gretchen from Runners 4 Justice We talk about how this group started. Talk about Racial Injustice in Baltimore We discus the Keith Davis Jr case. Cease Fire weekends IG & FB Runners4Justice  

Aaron & Sarah are back at it again, talking about her adverntures traveling America. We started with Sarah on EP 40: & EP 46 Traded in Corporate America to Experience America,   Experience America Part 2  We are back with Sarah traveling in the southern states.  We talk about Hot Springs, Big Bend National Park & Mardi Gras We find out if she is giving up on the trip. Does UPS deliver to the deser...

Aaron and co-host Karen interview guest Lib B.  Lib B tells her story about being "The Pop Star Next Door" Lib B lives in Northeast Baltimore.  She tells us about her music career and how she made it on a famous DJ's record. She talks about being focus. Focus on one thing you love. You can find her music on Soundcloud and Youtube Videos. Thank you Karen for co hosting on this interview;

This episode I have Desmond and Coach Andre (Coach Magic) They talk about the positive impact they are having on young black men in West Baltimore They have a program that aides young youths from Baltimore through sports and now coding. Enjoy the local Baltimore story.  

Aaron Dante sits down with Nicole to talk about her and her husband being entrepreneurs in Baltimore. Nicole discusses their company Cajou Cream - a dairy free ice cream, free of unnatural flavors. All made from plants. She also talks about starting the Market at Montebello. Farmers market style at Lake Montebello in Northeast Baltimore.  The Market at Montebello takes place on the 4th Saturday of...