No Pix After Dark Podcast

EP 149 Aaron Dante sits down with  Maryland State Senator Cory V. McCray. We talk about how got  into politics. How my neighbors have spoke highly of him. What bills he has helped pass and his love for reading books. Tune in this is an episode you don't want to miss.   Cory McCray was elected to represent the 45th Legislative District in the Maryland State Senate in 2018. Since that time, he has b...

Aaron Dante interviewed Hagerstown Mayor Emily Keller. Mayor Keller is the first female Mayor of Hagerstown. We discuss why she decided to get into politics, international film festival and what she is working on to make a better future for her citizens. Great conversation that you don’t want to miss.   EMILY KELLER is serving her first term as Mayor.  She was a councilmember during her previous t...

EP 147: Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey We welcome back Baltimore 3rd District Councilman Ryan Dorsey to the show. We discuss about the Northwood Shopping plaza, North Harford Park, Harford Rd Bridge We talk about the Defund the Police, Fire Department, Life events  Councilman Dorsey tells me about his favorite vinyl records he is listening to now. We also discuss legislation that he  is wor...

  E. Brady Robinson is a photographer based in Baltimore, MD. She divides her time between personal art projects and commissioned work. She is the founder of BMORECULINARY. Robinson specializes in shooting food, fashion, fitness, and portraits. Her fine art work is represented by Addison/Ripley Fine Art. Robinson is Instructor of Photography at Goucher College and International Center for Photogra...

Aaron interviews Artist Sara Smigle from SmiggArt. Sara creates amazing Modern Stain Glass Art. You can see her work all over the US and especially in Maryland. She tells her story on how she did not start off as an artist but went the safer route. She knew her calling was in art and she returned to doing it full-time when the pandemic started. She discussed the art of Stain Glass and the process...

Aaron interviewed Stephanie Garon an Environmental Artist this week on NoPixAfterDarkPodcast. You don’t have to appreciate art to connect to Baltimore’s Stephanie Garon. People have Told her time after time to “stay in her lane,” she’s following her passion to make her art a reality! We have a great discussion on writing, environmental art, projects she is working on and why she is doing what she...

Aaron talks with Jennifer Murphy about her book First Responder. Jennifer's book has appeared on New York Times, Time, Salon Forbes and many other publications. We discuss why she was inspired to write a book about EMT'S and what they went through during the COVID19 outbreak. She reveals behind the scene stress that Front Line workers went through during COVID. We also discuss the 20th anniversary...

Aaron Dante sits down with Brian K Oliver of BEYONDBMORE. Brian desire was to highlight his travels while also promoting positivity. The image of a young black man from Baltimore, especially during that time was one of hopelessness and despair. He has inspired many Black Travelers to follow his every move from his blog and has gave advice on places to visit. Brian has started a program called "BMo...

Aaron Dante talked with Author Shanna B. Tiayon about her article she wrote for Pipe Wrench Magazine called “If We Can Soar” about the Birmingham Roller pigeons fanciers of South Central LA.  Shanna lives in Montgomery County now but she is originally from Hampton Roads Virginia area. She talks about pitching the her idea to Pipe Wrench Magazine and they loved it. She describes how writing for Pip...

EP 140: Alanah Nichole Baltimore's GodMother This episode Aaron talks about AFRAM and how is happy to be working with this amazing festival. Comedian Ivan Martin talks about AFRAM and the Baltimore Comedy Festival. Amber the Urban planner talks about the new Census, that came out and what it means for Baltimore and Beyond. Charmyra gives us her inspirational quotes of the day. The Guest of this we...

Aaron Dante (NoPixAfterDarkPod) Charmyra E Fleming ( The Purple Charm Experience Pod) Garry O’Neal Jr (The See Plan Do Show) members of Charmcitycollectivemedia have come together again for another fantastic podcast collaboration. We talk about social and current events that relate to balance. Simone Biles’ decision to take a step back to reset her mental balance which, ultimately adds an unexpect...

Aaron interviews Derek one the three Black male owners of the restaurant RYMKS Bar and Grille. We discuss how they purchased a bar during the height of the pandemic. They all have restaurant and business experience that has helped them navigate through the pandemic. The restaurant is located in Little Italy 819 East Pratt Street.  RYMKS is a lively Caribbean and soul food restaurant in the heart o...

Aaron sits down with Sophia Musto at her salon to talk shop. Sophia talks about growing up in Northeast Baltimore and how she always wanted to be an entrepreneur. She talks about the trials and tribulations of being an entrepreneur and how she survived the pandemic. We talk about mental and physical health and not ignoring the signs. She runs an amazing salon in Belair and has started a new podcas...

Aaron interviews Artist Erin Fitzpatrick she “paints portraits and has a lot of fun”. We talk about how she went to ungrad at MICA. She talks about having a 5 year plan and pursuing her passion as an entrepreneur. We discuss how she had an encounter with Martha Stewart that changed the game for her. Erin drop so many jewels for gems in this episode you don’t want miss out!  IG: fitzbomb https://er...

EP 135: Aaron sits down with Shelonda Stokes - the President & Executive of the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. We talk about her growing up in Baltimore and her favorite childhood memory. We discuss her first job out of college and how she became an entrepreneur. We talk about being the first Black woman as President of Downtown Partnership. We also discuss the Boost program and Baltimore Rest...

EP 134: Aaron interviews Graham Projects CEO & Founder Graham Coreil-Allen.  You can find Graham Projects public art work all over Baltimore City.  He had done many design for distancing art installations throughout the city from Hamilton- Lauraville main street to York Rd Corridor for pedestrian safety and improving the looks of sidewalks and streets. He has converted on street parking into pedia...

Aaron Dante interviews Katie Pumphrey a Baltimore Artist and Open Water Swimmer. Katie discusses her love for swimming and how she kept that love of swimming from childhood until now. We talk about being an open water swimming and what that means.  We discuss her being an artist, and her entrepreneurial journey and how her work has been sold all over the world. We talk about new project she is wor...

🗣Greetings and Good Morning, Loyal and Faithful Listeners of the @nopixafterdark #podcast,  you are in for a treat! If you’re reading this it is likely, that Aaron is off to an amazing, much needed vacation this week, but before he left, his comrades took over the No Pix After Dark Podcast! Today, fellow podcasters, and members of the @CharmCityCollectiveMedia, Garry O’Neal, Jr., Life Coach, DJ, C...

Aaron welcomes one of Baltimore's biggest Food Bloggers - EatmoreBaltimore's Chris Franzoni. The EatmoreBaltimore IG account has 94 thousand followers. Chris and I discuss many topics on this episode from what was his greatest memory of growing up in Baltimore and how he was convinced by a friend into food blogging on IG.  We talk about the right light for the picture - the camera always eats firs...

EP 130: Chef David and Chef Tonya Thomas H3irloom Food Group. featuring: Comedian Ivan Martin, Laural, Charmyra  Aaron sits down with Chef David and Chef Tonya Thomas at The Sinclair. We talk about how Chef David was the Grand Champion of Chopped on The Food Network. We talk about how traveling Africa blew their minds. We discuss "The Shores of Us" a special dinner they are having July 10th. We ta...

Aaron Dante welcomes Jasmine Norton the owner of The Urban Oyster to the NoPixAfterDark podcast. Jasmine is the only black female owned oyster bar in the United States. Baltimore is lucky to have this amazing restaurant. Jasmine discusses her story of how she got into the restaurant and hospitality industry. We talk about the trials and tribulations of being a entrepreneur. She talks about the mom...

Aaron Dante has an amazing conversation with the Meghan McCorkell the Marketing and Communication  Director at the Enoch Pratt Free Library. since 2017 We discuss what the Library has been up to during the pandemic. How they helped with mobile hot spot throughout the pandemic. For people applying for jobs or kids that needed to do schoolwork while at home., How they have hired more people during t...

Aaron Dante sits down with Breai Mason Campbell for a riveting conversation. We talk about how she grew up in Baltimore, riding the local MTA bus around the city.  How she went to college at Temple University and did her graduate school at Harvard Divinity. We discuss how she wrote an article "Seeing in the Dark for  Pipe Wrench Magazine. How writing for Pipe Wrench Magazine was so amazing and ful...

EP 126: Aaron Dante sits down with Christina Delgado and we speak about an art show she is curating this weekend at her house in Northeast Baltimore.' We discuss about her moving from New York to Baltimore. The reason why she loves this city so much. The art show that she is hosting June 12th. Her family will be cooking authentic Puerto Rican food during the event. Puerto Rican Passion is a cultur...

Welcome to the new season of the NoPixAfterDark Mixtape Volume 2 Contributors: Ivan Martin, Laurel, Charmyra E. Fleming and Amber Wendland Aaron Dante welcomes State Delegate Brooke Lierman from the 46th District Baltimore CIty We find out if Brooke is from Baltimore? Her love for her city. The moment that she decided to  a run for state delegate. We discuss about bills that have passed and what c...