Steeples & Peoples

The pandemic has changed many lives. Some people have minimalized what they do, others have found new hobbies and still some have taken a leap that they did not expect to do but were willing to take a risk. LiveYoung Candle Co. owned and operated by Tawny Young decided she wanted to expand her horizons and open a candle shop. On this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast, Terri and I will ta...

The smell of fresh baked goods can be intoxicating. It can entice your appetite and create an indulging need! Our guests this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast are the new owners of Uncle Ralph's Cookies which will soon be rebranding to Uncle Ralph's Bakery. Rome Ramsburg and Tom Rogers, both former employees, have decided rather than watching their longtime Frederick employer close its doo...

The history of a jeweler who cares and gives back in the community is the basis of our latest Steeples and Peoples podcast. Our newest business community member who brings 6 generations of experience in the jewelry industry is Amanda Coleman-Phelps President & CEO of Nelson Coleman Jewelers. Amanda shares with us about the humble beginnings of their family jewelers and how she has worked her way i...

Work getting on your last nerve! Have kids they say, they are wonderful, ya right, they won't send you into a fit of fury ever. Our guest on this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast will aid you in letting that pent up frustration out. Crystal Williams-Palmer of Crash and Catharsis Rage Factory or CCRage Factory talks about why her and her husband decided to open this therapeutical yet vio...

Who doesn't love a good rendition of "A Christmas Carol" or how about "South & Saints" on a spring evening. The Steeples and Peoples podcast talks with a trio from the Maryland Ensemble Theater about all that they have grown and developed since they became a part of the Frederick Arts and Theater scene. Tad Janes, Andrea Baker and  Melynda Wintrol share with us about the early years of the Met. Th...

A book to read the old or new way, programs year round, and the opportunity to have technology at your fingertips. On this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast we will be talking with Erin Gambrill of the Frederick County Public Library at the C. Burr Artz Branch. She will share with us information about the various other branches, the programs that are offered year round for all ages and t...

That feeling of being a woodsperson. Using an ax to achieve your success. Stumpy's Hatchet House General Manager, Sarah Simpson talks with the Steeples and Peoples podcast about the beginnings of this national chain that has found its way to Frederickand who the people are behind this creative endeavor. Sarah shares how you can get your reservation to throw axes with a group or hold a gathering fo...

A quaint little space filled with some of the most inviting charm you'll ever encounter. A house plant can bring such charm and warmth to any home. On this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast we visited with the co-owners of Bud's Plant Boutique in New Market, Lindsay Moe and Jessica Neumann. They share their inspiration to start their plant emporium and the types of services they offer ou...

With the ever growing community that Frederick has, you can never have enough locations to socialize with friend's or a venue to hold an epic event. Our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast is a homegrown Fredericktonian who has recently opened the Union Mills Public House. Niko Negas talks about the process that he and his wife Mary encountered while dealing with the pandemic in op...

Bill Kiska speaks to the Steeples and Peoples podcast Way Off Broadway dinner theater,  who along with his son Justin Kiska, own this entertainment facility located on Willow Drive. We talk about how long they've owned it and their aspirations when they acquired it. Bill shares some of the highlights that occur throughout the year, he talks about upcoming performances and how you can be a season t...

Whether it's music, theater or dance our historial guest this week offers all that and then some. The Steeples and Peoples podcast speaks with our friends from the Weinberg Center for the Arts. We talk with Executive Theater Manager John Healey and Barbara Hillier, Marketing Manager about all the history of the Weinberg and how it has transformed over the years. We discuss upcoming performances an...

A touch of elegance whether you're dining inside or out with a menu that is sure to impress. Our guest this week, Jason Miller, on the Steeples and Peoples podcast returns to tell us all about the Wine Kitchen on the Creek. He shares all about the menu, the wine selection and the fine  dining experience that creates a special environment. Jason also talks about how he has created another version o...

Hi Steeples and Peoples podcast fans!!! On this episode we talk about the humble beginnings of our podcast, some of our favorite episodes and what we are looking forwwward to in year two of the show. We also share with everyone the upcoming winter festivities happening around Frederick County. ____________________________________________________________ Follow and Connect with Us _________________...

When you speak of Truth and Beauty many things come to mind and you can now add exquisite food and drinks to that. Our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast is situated conveniently on the canal and we visited and talked with chef and owner ,Doug Vaira. Doug talks about his extensive background in the culinary arts in which he has worked for a lifetime and how he has brought his crea...

A big, juicy hamburger cooked just the way you like it served with a side of fries and some max sauce to dip them into, oh and don't forget a handspun milkshake to top it off. This week's guest on the Steeples and Peoples podcast has the ability to provide you with that tasty meal and more. Jason MIller, owner of Maxwell's Kitchen talks with us about why he decided to open his 'burger place in Fre...

Do you feel like you have some inter Picaso to get out? Perhaps you've got the desire to be the next Salvator Dali. If these are your passions or you just want to enhance your life with some artistic adventure, our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast can offer you those opportunities. Michelle Brown, owner of Hot Fired Arts, talks to us about all the amazing things that they offer....

This episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast features Eric Stephens who together with his wife own the Frederick County i9 Sports franchise. Eric shares with us about their huge event coming up on November 12th in which they will bringing the Harlem Wizards to Frederick to play a group of local "basketball" wanna bes in a charity event. Eric also talks about his i9 Sports and how it is all enc...

24 hours in a day and 24 beers in a case, coincidence,I think not! In this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast we will get in-depth with the self proclaimed Beer connoisseur, Ken Smith. He will talk about the over 1500 beers (mostly local) that roll through the doors for consumers and how they get 30to 40 new ones each week. He will share info about the wine selection that District East of...

In the 5th of our 5 part series highlighting non-profits on the Steeples and Peoples podcast, we visited and spoke with the founder and lead of SOAR (Supporting Older Adults through Resources), Leslie Schultz. Leslie tells us about why she created SOAR, how it works and how you can support it. She also shares with us events that they hold to help support the organization and who they partner with...

The Frederick Center is The Steeples and Peoples podcast feature guest for part 4 of our 5 part series on Frederick County's Non-Profit organizations. We talk with long time member and current executive in charge Kristopher Fair about the mission statement of the Frederick Center. He discusses their humble beginnings and how they have helped and continue to help many people from the LGBTQ+ communi...

Jennifer Carpenter and Paige Tolbert from the Frederick Food Security Network join us for our second in the five part series on Frederick County non-profit organizations. We talk with them about their tie into Hood College and who the Frederick Food Security Network helps. We discuss the mission of the FFSN and how you can contribute to their organization. They also share with us the partnerships...

This week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast we are celebrating non-profit organizations in our great county. The first in the series is Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Karl Rathvon, one of the members who has been instrumental in the development of the Frederick chapter talks about the beginnings of Sleep in Heavenly Peace as a national organization and he describes how he got involved as a volunteer....

On Part 1 of our 5 part Series of Frederick County Non-Profit organizations, we talk with Heartly House representative Jennifer Metcalf. She shares with us the mission of Heartly House and how it is instrumental for providing a place for abuse victims to go and how much that has increased since the pandemic. She shares ways individuals can contribute time and volunteer efforts to help woman, child...

"Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew, cover it in chocolate and a miracle or two" - Gateway Candyland that's who! Our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast is the proud owner of the trifecta of stores along route 15 north of Thurmont. Brad and Amber Seiss have put together a conglomerate of stores that allow you to have lunch at their Farm House Exchange, walk next door for...

If you are looking for local artisan crafts to fill your home with, we have the location for you on this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast. We talk with owner Sumner Crenshaw, of The Muse, a downtown mainstay since 2003. She talks about how the Muse began and her inevitable acquisition in 2020. She shares with us how all her products are from local Frederick individuals and if not, they...