If you are gonna have a career or plan to work after you retire, at least make it something you thoroughly love to enjoy and if you are really lucky a loved one will be able to join you on your next chapter of life. The journey for Steeples and Peoples podcast this week brings us to Mazzaroth Vineyard in Middletown Maryland. I’d love to tell you we sat down with co-owner Garry Cohen and had a discussion but it was a bit more than that. His energy for what he and his wife put into their vineyard is glaring and we are looking forward to sharing with everyone the passion and non-stop level of the ..read more

Tucked away in a  tranquil setting in a serene location with plenty of wildlife naturally roaming the grounds looking for their next meal. The Steeples and Peoples podcast ventured out to Fox Haven Organic Farm and talked with Joann Coates-Hunter the Farm Director. Joann shares with us the history of the farm along with its transformation over the years. She talks about the variety of farm ready products that is offered year around and the variety of purposes they serve. She shares with us about the bee habitat and the various other programs that are also year round. Fox Haven Organic Far ..read more

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 doors permanently that they would take their combined 26 years of experience and give it a go themselves.  They share with us history, origination and staples of Uncle Ralph’s. They talk about how t ..read more

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. They go onto talk about their current performances along with how they prepare from year to year for the upcoming season. The include information about camps for kids and what can be expected f ..read more

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 opening their location. He shares with us his history in the industry and the history of the site which houses Union Mills Public House. He talks about how you can come in and enjoy a beverage, get a bi ..read more

From Dairy Farm to multi dimensional farm with a brewery containing all ingredients produced in Maryland. The Steeples and Peoples podcast this week visits Milkhouse Brewery on Stillpoint Farm and speak with retired teachers turned farmers/brewery owners Tom Barse and CarollAnn McConaughy. With their 10th anniversary looming in mid-June, they share about their humble beginnings and the transformation of the farm. They discuss their deep roots in collaborating in the community, the development of their unique hops and how they work with the Maryland Brewers Association. Make a day of it and hea ..read more

Summer is all about enjoying time outside with family and friends. Our geist this week has been around for 50 years providing fun water activities for many. They continue to grow and build so that they have something to meet everyone's liking. The Steeples and Peoples podcast sits down to talk with River and Trail Outfitters CEO John Gonano. John gets into the beginnings of River and Trail Outfitters and how he has moved into his current position. He speaks of all things that they have to offer in water and on land. He speaks about their events they hold and who they partner with. John’s a ban ..read more

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 ____________________________________________________________   Check out our websites, apps and much more www.steeplesandpeoples.com Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Steeples&Peoples Join the ..read more

If I told you I was heading to The Garage, what’s your first thought? Well you're wrong. The Garage I am headed to can be a food truck or a restaurant. This week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast we talk with the brother and sister team of Matt and Rita Dorsey and Rita’s son who was part of the inspiration, Nate Hunter. We discuss why they decided to start a food truck and how that catapulted them into opening their restaurant. They share their must-have items and talk about the collaborations and partnerships that have been developed and also the various events that they hold throughout the ..read more

Why settle for the rest when you can have the BEST! The unspoken mantra of the next episode in our food truck week. Steeples and Peoples podcast features Jonathon Thompson of 50/50 Burger fame. Jonathan gets into how he discovered his incredibly unique tasting burger, his history in the food service industry and, once again how he turned the struggles of going through a pandemic into a personal success. He shares with us why he has opened a stationary location at Olde Mother Brewery and what he envisions for his future. As Jonathan dreams of creating a product for many, many people to enjoy, F ..read more