Not Salty

You've seen NCIS, right? Well we sit down with the former director of NCIS , Mark Clookie, who has ALL the awesome stories you'd expect. Plus, he loves Deep Creek, and has been coming here long enough to know he wants to stay forever. He talks about starring in NCIS, meeting the actors, what he loves about the area, and obviously - what he's salty about.

You know how sometimes you're living in Pittsburgh but then want to move to Deep Creek? Well Brian knows all about that - if you can't relate. We chat with our friend and local legend Brian O'Brien and hear all about his cool journey to Deep Creek and raising his family here. Kristin was sick during this episode so you'll have to just enjoy Jon and Mike without her there to correct...

In this episode, we sit down with our buddy, Jimmy Galusky. Jimmy is from nearby Preston Co WV and found his way to WVU baseball's team and then allll the way to MLB - and then to us! We chat about his unique journey to the big time, being salty, and everything in between.

If you haven't heard of Laura, you've probably seen her out and about, at the very least. This week we interview local Laura Fike! We hear about the week she moved to Garrett County - which was during a once in a lifetime weather emergency - how she went from teaching to running local non-profit Garrett Mentors, and why she loves living next to a vacation rental. You'll probably LOL a...

We zoom in and get down to business this week is Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing leader Penny Sanburn! We met Penny through the Mountain Maryland Dragon Boat Festival here in Garrett County. We learn how she got into helping non-profits, hear all about her travels, the crazy races she's attended all over the world, and most importantly, how we're gonna get that three-peat in 2024.

Remember when Jon was HGTV? The first time? Andy was there, too! We chat about the process of being on HGTV, enjoying the lake life, and how he owns one of Baltimore's most infamous bars and venues - Hammerjacks. This one was fun! Let us know who to interview next!

Did you know Wisp Resort WAS NOT the original name?! We break down all kinds of past history like that with local Bob Rudy - his family was one of the first to have retail space in downtown Oakland and they ran the famous Rudy's Ski Shop at Wisp. We talk about all that and more - check it out! Let us know who to interview next!

If you've been around the lake at all - you've heard about the Arrowhead Dredging project... if you're thinking...ew, lame, boring...well ... you're wrong. And Bruce Michael is going to tell you why. This week the Not Salty crew sits down with the head of the project and we ask all the burning questions we know you have! Not only that, but as a scientist, his Honi story was NSFW......

If you've been to Deep Creek, changes are VERY HIGH you've eaten at one of our guest's restaurants - that's right - we sat down with the one and only, Brenda McDonnell. You know, like Brenda's Pizza?! Firewater?!!? Traders Coffee?!?!? Firewater????? We talk about how she came to Deep Creek from the Bronx, opening her first pizza spot, and how she's made Deep Creek her home...

In this episode the Not Salty Crew chats with local legend and Kristin's first boss (Yikes!) Don Sincell. His family history goes back to the 1800s! We talk about his family owning the local newspaper, his hilarious Honi Honi story, and everything in between! **originally published 12/29/23**

Did you know you could only buy alcohol at TWO PLACES back in the day?!?! We catch up with George Collins who walks us through some old history of the lake, how he opened one of the first beverage shops, and what Deep Creek was like from the 70s on. As with most our guests, he's a hoot - let us know who to interview next!

***NOTE - there was an audio looping issue when we first launched - we'll replace with a new video version soon! Until then, here's the UNCUT (you'll understand when you hear it) audio version. You've been waiting - part 2 of Justin Berk's episode is up! We find out what he's salty about, we find out who in the room is the saltiest, his best Honi story, and we break down al...

Our first two-part episode! We sit down with Justin Berk - a meteorologist who has channeled his weather-loving talents into some amazing things. Of course, we talk about the weather...but it's not small talk....clearly since we have two episodes.... Enjoy part 1! Part 2 drops next week

In this episode, the Not Salty crew sit down with local hometown football star turned NFL player turned Realtor extraordinaire - Jarrod Harper. Born and raised in Maryland, Jarrod's football career took him to West Virginia University and then into the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now settled in nearby Morgantown, WV, Jarrod is crushing it in the real estate world in West Virginia and in...

Surprise! Here's our secret episode from Season 1- Recorded last season but never released. In this episode, the Not Salty crew sit down with Ann Smith, whose grandparents owned a large majority of the land around Deep Creek Lake. Learn how Pergin Farms, Thousand Acres, and the Blakeslee were named, learn other cool history facts about Deep Creek - and of course - we ask what she's salty a...

In this episode, The Not Salty crew sits down with their good friend and local legend, Elliott Perfetti. As a life-long resident of McHenry, Elliott has all the inside knowledge only a true local would have. Growing up on the slopes and even proposing to his wife at Wisp Resort, Elliott is now raising his family down the street from where he grew up. And of course, we ask him what he's salty a...

This week, the Not Salty crew sits down with Mike Delligatti - if you don't know his last name...let's just say he has some pretty cool connections. His family started The Honi Honi, Garrett 8 Cinemas, Arrowhead Market, AND UNOs - so yeah, you'll wanna hear this one! He tells us all sorts of fun stuff about old Deep Creek, how his dad's legacy has lived on, and what he's salty...

You guys wanted history - so we called in a local historian... as in, runs the Historical Society. The Not Salty crew sits down with Bob Boal and we cover everything from the 1800s to the 1980s to present day. Learn how the area first came to popularity, the surprising famous history figures who have been here, and of course - his best Honi Honi story. Let us know who to have on next!

Podcasts shouldn't need a rocket scientist, but we brought one on just in case. In this episode, the Not Salty crew chats with aerospace engineer and local Kurt Heckman. We chat about the unexpected celebrity he met at 7 springs skiing, his work for the White House, and his unbelievable - like seriously - real estate stories that involve Jon. This was a fun one! Let us know who to interview ne...

In this episode, the Not Salty crew sits down with the creative minds behind some of your favorite mixed drinks at Deep Creek - Joni & Lee Skidmore! We chat about how they come up with their drink menu, how they are married..and still work together..their big plans for the future, and everything in between! Let us know who to interview next!

In this episode, the Not Salty crew chat with our bourbon brewin' buddy, Bill Poffenbarger! He talks about starting his mortgage and financing company MLend, how he started his distillery Fordham Lee, and all the cool stuff in between. Bill was nice enough to bring us a few bottles so trust us, you need it in your life! Let us know who to interview next!

In this episode, Jon, Mike, and Kristin chat with local taproom and all around cool dude, Pat Hudnall. Pat left his government job to open Vagabond Taproom, one of Oakland's best attractions. We chat about all things beer, what it's like starting a business from scratch, and of course - what he's salty about. Disclaimer - Pat brought beer, we drank it all. Let us know who to interview...

This week, the Not Salty crew sits down with local farmer Julie Friend! Julie operates Wildom Farms, a regenerative farm with cows, pigs, chickens, and more! The animals on her farm are processed and sold in her store, too! We chat all things ag, what it was like moving to Garrett County, her best Honi Story - HINT HINT A List Celebrity Sighting - and of course, what she's extra salty about. We ha...

In this episode, Jon, Mike, and Kristin chat with local bouncer, mystic, poet, and all-around 'been there, done that' guy , Jonathan Anderson. We hear about his recent trip to London, how he came to Garrett County from Washington, D.C., how him, Jon, AND our friend Russell all bounced at the same bar in DC, and pretty much everything in between! ~Good Vibes Only~ for this one !  Let us know w...

In this episode, the Not Salty crew sits down with Pastor Dave Marsh from Crossroads Church. We cover all the things he's salty about, his journey from being a musician to a preacher, building his church community in Garrett County, and of course , his best Honi Honi story.  Let us know who to interview next!