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Sometimes the gang just wants to talk...and boy do they talk in this their latest and longest episode! So grab a hot coffee or your favorite winter beverage of choice, and settle in with the gang for a nice long chat. They obviously had a lot to discuss in this episode (check out all the links below), and their conversation ranges from the dark history and bright (hopefully) future of the Crownsville Hospital to what makes Columbia one of the happiest cities in the USA. Along the way, the gang pines for springtime events, Smith Island cake, underground forts, inhabited islands, and cherry blossoms. Megan's research is called into question, and Siri makes a guest appearance!

NOTE: Although it is popular local lore, there is no evidence that Mrs. Smith left the estate to her cats!

• First Thursday Music Festival
• 89.7 WTMD
• Lurman Woodland Theater
• Savor Bethesda Restaurant Week
• Annapolis Restaurant Week
• Crownsville State Hospital
• From Lunacy to Legacy
• Chesapeake Bayhawks
• Crazy Eight
• Crownsville Memorial Park
• Columbia, Maryland: Happiest City
• James Rouse and the history of Columbia
• Merriweather Post Pavilion
• Blandair Park
• Busboys and Poets
• The Merriweather District
• Columbia Street Names
• Smith Island Cake
• Smith Island

Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule. Thank you, Mallow Hill!
More thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.

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From wild horses to wild times, this week's episode takes a trip to Maryland's Eastern Shore! We're talking Assateague Island, Salisbury's growth spurt, and the not well-known, but surprisingly real, Battle of the Pocomoke. Plus, Super Bowl chatter, the Kendrick/Drake feud, and a bad word from Pete (sorry Mom!). The gang also visits Terrapin Beach Park, the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, and The Chesapeake Beach Club. Also, a Saturday drive becomes an opportunity to revel in the colonial beauty of Chestertown and Centreville, and Pete unveils the design for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge. Along the way, the gang talks imaginary band names, old high school nicknames, and they meet a cast of Maryland characters including Kent and Tilda Narrows, Tony Clifton Park, and Lexington Marcus (thanks Conor!).

Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule. Thank you, Mallow Hill!
More thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.

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In this special episode, the gang sits down for an in-depth conversation with Maryland native and entrepreneur, Ali von Paris.

Founder of Route One Apparel at the age of 19, Ali shares her story, the thread of innovation that has woven its way through generations of her family, and the importance of people and vision in creating and sustaining a business. We talk about Maryland, its history, our beautiful flag, and the palpable pride that infuses the state. Ali shares with us what's next for "The Funvernor," why Baltimore should be an alt music hub (hat-tip to All Time Low), her love for The Maryland Center for History and Culture, creating "community through clothing," and what the future holds for the Chief Visionary Officer of Maryland Brand Management.

This is a unique Maryland story of one person's vision, determination, and how through triumph and challenges a legacy has been forged.

Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule. Thank you, Mallow Hill!
More thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.

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In their latest episode, the gang attends the album release event for Mallow Hill at Heavy Seas Brewery. Mayland Day is coming up in March, and the gang reveals their favorite St Paddy's Day parades around the state. Megan gives a two-thumbs up review to Tyler Perry's The Six Triple Eight on Netflix, and explains the Maryland connection. John spends far too much time watching other movies and TV shows about Maryland. Dave Portnoy is back in Maryland, respecting the pizza at Rocco's Pizzeria in Glen Burnie. Pete gives us an important update on the Key Bridge rebuild; and Megan promises to bring leftovers for John and Pete.

Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule. Thank you, Mallow Hill!
More thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.

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The gang explores Megan's latest obsession...and it isn't socks, apparently! Speaking of socks, the gang discovers Sock Burning (and oysters) and a new pizza place in Naptown. Dave Portnoy destroys Wawa pizza in Glen Burnie (is it really better than Costco pizza?). Baltimore Restaurant Week is coming! John shares exciting info about a new possible state park in Baltimore and why this is so important. Megan seems to be bored by John's baby pics. Pete is a true friend. The gang brags about how good they're becoming as podcasters, and Mallow Hill continues to kill it!

Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule. Thank you, Mallow Hill!
More thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.

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Birthday wishes to Pete as the gang sits down with Barry Hess and Wendy Hess, Broker and CEO, respectively, of Keller Williams Flagship. They discuss their beginnings in Aisle 5, and why they do what they do. Barry and Wendy share the importance of service, the legacy that they've built, and the paramount role of family and friendship in their success. Plus, it just wouldn't be a "Maryland Living" podcast without a few good laughs in the mix!
Our favorite local band, Mallow Hill, is having their album release party on January 25th at Heavy Seas Brewery in Halethorpe. Get your tickets HERE. The gang will be there and hope to see you there, too!
The podcast is now global, and Megan, Pete, and John are over the moon about that!
Make sure to stick around to the end of the episode for a little treat.

Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule. Thank you, Mallow Hill!
More thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.

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The gang rings in the new year, remembers Y2K, and Megan visits Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville.
What do Painkillers, Wedding Crashers, and the Soggy Dollar Bar all have in common?
What is a pusser and why is it moving from Naptown to Bmore? Pete knows!
Annapolis Mall has sold, and a fond farewell is bid to gas-powered leaf blowers.
Maryland's first baby of 2025 is born in Towson and John ruins Megan’s intro.

Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule. Thank you, Mallow Hill!
More thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.

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Pete's back from Florida! As we close-out 2024, the whole gang is together again and kicks things off by paying respects to the late President Jimmy Carter. John and Megan discuss some new laws hitting the books in 2025. Frederick, Maryland gets some well-deserved props, as do some of our local hospitals and universities. Pete gives an update on the progress of the NEW Key Bridge. Megan shares how Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports saved Tiny Brick Oven Pizza in Federal Hill, and the gang chats about their new year's resolutions. Wishing all our listeners a happy, prosperous, and peaceful 2025! Apologies for the tech issues with John's mic. See you next year!

Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule. Thank you, Mallow Hill!
More thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.