Interview with the Elin Ross, the Executive Director of Federated Charities. We talk about where Charity the Dog Statue is, get an overview of Federated Charities' mission, and have a quick chat about pickling! Site - https://www.federatedcharities.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/federatedcharitiesfrederick/  Get More Interesting People iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4 Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9U Spotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/ Federated Charities operates the only nonprofit center in Frederick and offers affordable, operational space to emerging and established organizations. Our organization was established in 1911 to help support a growing number of charitable organizations formed during that time period, and more than 100 years later, we continue to promote the ideas of collaboration, shared resources, and collective energy to provide necessary services for individuals and families in our community. Federated Charities is a 501(c)3 private foundation. We are proud members of the Maryland Association of Nonprofits, the Nonprofit Centers Network, the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors, the Association of Fundraising Professional, and the Frederick Chamber of Commerce. We have been awarded Guidestar’s Platinum Seal of Approval and pride ourselves on our dedication to nonprofit best practices and our advocacy on behalf of the important work that nonprofits play in all our lives. Charity Vids https://www.facebook.com/515199088647199/videos/539555696995332 https://www.facebook.com/515199088647199/videos/141836131153858 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Interesting People #85: Elin Ross E.D. of Federated Charities

Light the Night will be virtual this year. Get all the updates form Kristin Zimmerman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Light the Night - Kristin Zimmerman

We are checking with the Boys and Girls Club's director of special events Kelly Jarvis on Day 6 of the virtual Tour de Frederick. We chat about how the Club is doing, the Tour de Frederick pivot, and reminisce about the traditional version of the ride.  Check out my page and join our team! https://www.tourdefrederick.com/pat

Checking in with the Tour de Frederick

Matt Braunger is the headliner for the 2020 The "Over the Limit" Comedy Fest. He is a comedian and actor that needs to 100% be on your radar. There is a good chance that you have already seen him before. Funny jokes, his marvel universe legacy, and BABY GOOSE! NOTE: We are talking about a joke from his latest album at the start of the interview. Get your tickets for the show now: https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/over-the-limit-comedy-fest-featuring-matt-braunger/ Check out Matt's Links:Website: https://www.mattbraunger.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Braunger Listen to his latest special "Please Hold Me" Follow my Podcast! iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9USpotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/

Interview: Matt Braunger

Interview with Eduardo Sánchez about the creation of The Blair Witch Project, his directorial career, and hopes for Maryland film. Featuring Jeffery Keilholtz from Phenomenology, Inc. Event Link: https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/20th-anniversary-of-the-blair-witch-project/ iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9USpotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/ 20th Anniversary of The Blair Witch Project Join members of the cast and crew for a red carpet screening of this horror classic. Fri October 18, 2019 | 8:00 PM Ed's Twitter bio is too cool not to quote "Filmmaker and Star Wars collector..."  

Interesting People #84: Eduardo Sánchez

Mark Lambert is the founder and owner of Dragon Distillery. Website: https://www.dragondistillery.com/ iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9USpotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/ Dragon Distillery is a small, veteran-owned business strongly rooted in the local Frederick, Maryland community. In the mid-1700s our family settled on a 200 acre tract of land about 25 miles away from the current distillery location. We are continuing the tradition of supporting and enjoying Frederick through our craft distillery. We create hand-crafted, premium, artisan spirits using locally-sourced, natural ingredients. ​So why did we pick the name Dragon Distillery? We are huge fans of Dungeons & Dragons and all things geeky — role playing games, fencing and science-fiction/fantasy books and movies. We embrace our inner nerd. We delight in the slightly off-beat, and invite you to do the same. The founder is a Navy veteran, having served as an Arabic linguist and intelligence analyst while stationed overseas and in Maryland. He served on a number of surface and subsurface ships while stationed in Greece for five years, and participated in Operations Desert Storm/Desert Shield. He served as a senior intelligence analyst on his return to the United States.​We are a located directly across from the airport. We specialize in small batch artisan spirits, made from the finest locally-sourced ingredients in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Some may call us quirky or eccentric, and we are happy to embrace this. We believe in individuality, creativity, and innovation. We strive to bring all of this to the creation of our unique, high-quality spirits.​We’d love to tell you more, give you a tour, and help you learn about our craft and vision.

Interesting People #83: Mark Lambert of Dragon Distillery

Inga James is the President and Executive Director of Heartly House. We chatted about their newly revamped Rock A Mile Event, how Heartly House has changed during her tenure, and her background before coming to Frederick. Website: https://www.heartlyhouse.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartlyhouse/ iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9USpotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/ Heartly House is the only organization in Frederick County, Maryland, that provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. We have been providing these services since 1979. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, victim advocate services and legal representation, medical advocacy, abuse intervention groups, and community outreach and professional education. While all of our services are confidential, please be advised that we are mandated by law to report child abuse, as well as threats of suicide or homicide. For more information about Heartly House and our services, please call 301-418-6610. https://www.heartlyhouse.org/

Interesting People #82: Inga James - Heartly House

Fun chat with Southern Halo before they take the stage tomorrow at our 4th of July show at Baker Park! Find out more about the show: http://www.wfre.com/park2019/

Interview: Southern Halo

Got a chance to have a quick chat with Aaron Watson about his new album Red Bandana! We chat about his song writing style, staying independent, and what songs you need to hear! https://www.aaronwatson.com/https://www.facebook.com/aaronwatsonmusic/ iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9USpotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/

Interview: Aaron Watson

Fun interview with Country Artist Dylan Jakobsen. We chat about his new album, his traveling stories, and what defines a Dylan Jakobsen song. Website: https://www.dylanjakobsen.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DylanJakobsenMusic/ Dylan Jakobsen isn’t your typical country artist. He didn’t grow up on a farm & he doesn’t drink alcohol. His love of country music stemmed from artists like Church, Stapleton & Petty whose lyrics helped him find his voice as a writer and shape his career. “I don’t want to be just another one of many. I’m here to prove that this is where I’m supposed to be.” Though you won’t see him onstage without his acoustic, Dylan has spent the last 2 decades learning all the instruments you hear throughout his music. His first album [From Where I Began] was a testament to that strong work ethic when the release garnered him his first Country Breakout Top 50 single [Silverado] as an independent artist. Since then, Dylan was named “One of 10 New Country Artists to Watch” by The Boot, has toured the US, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia, and been a support artist on dates with Eli Young Band, Cody Johnson, Aaron Watson, LOCASH, Chase Rice, Drake White & more. His newest release [I AM] walks you through a story 25 years in the making. From writing the songs, playing the instruments & producing the album, to building the home studio to record this in, this album is so much more than he could ever imagine. “You know I wanted this album to be special, to be more than just another release and be something I was proud of from beginning to end. And my only request is that you listen the album from beginning to end, at least 1 time before you judge it. Feel my story, hear my journey, meet the real me.”

Interview: Dylan Jakobsen

Lori Swerda is a Frederick based author who discovered a little corner of American history that has taken on a life of its own. We talked about how Thomas Johnson was the catalyst for the book, the challenges of publishing in 2019, and the mystery before a murder! Website: https://loriswerda.com/|Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Spangled-Scandal-Novel-Lori-Swerda-ebook/dp/B07P73K9P8 iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9USpotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/ Based on the true story of an 1859 murder that occurred in front of the White House in Washington D.C. Philip Barton Key, son of Francis Scott Key, carried on a love affair with the young, beautiful wife of Congressman Dan Sickles. The affair is revealed in an inflammatory anonymous letter to Dan, the author of which remains a mystery to this day. Follow the trail back in time through history to when the country was young, Abraham Lincoln was still a nobody, and the Civil War had not yet begun. Through the eyes of the victim, the adulteress, and the family of Francis Scott Key, discover the events leading to the murder and the disastrous fallout after. Ask yourself the shocking question, could Abraham Lincoln be to blame for the death of Francis Scott Key’s son?

Interesting People #81: Lori Swerda (Author of Star-Spangled Scandal)

Laura Crump Anderson is an Equestrian Fitness Specialist that makes sure that riders are in the best shape to keep riding! We talk about how her own physical therapy defined her career, the amazing way she got a pony, and her experience event riding. Check this out for the rad pony story and stay for the interesting fitness science.  Website: https://informfitness.com/staff/laura-crump-anderson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InformFitnessUSA/ iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9USpotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/ A Loudoun County native, Laura holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Kinesiology, with a concentration in Exercise Science. After graduation, Laura became certified as a Personal Trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and continued to pursue her passion for horseback riding. From a young age, Laura understood the importance of exercise to improve functional ability, with a comprehensive understanding of the specialized needs for equestrian athletes. She fell in love with the InForm Fitness protocol after realizing it would improve her position, strength, and stamina while allowing for more time in the saddle. Laura has been riding since a young age and has developed her skills from starting young horses. However, she has also competed in successfully hunter jumpers, dressage but found her passion with three-day Eventing. She is a nationally ranked member of United States Pony Club and has spent countless hours as a working student for both a Grand Prix Dressage Rider and Advanced Level Eventers. Laura’s strengths as an Instructor stem from her well-rounded background in exercise and biomechanics, her attention to detail, personable demeanor, and enthusiasm for Client wellness. She works well with Clients of all ages and exercise backgrounds.

Interesting People #80: Laura Crump Anderson

Niki Thrash is the new Director Of Development of Heartly House. We sat down to chat about her plans for the organization, her non-profit background, and the under-recognized services of Hearty House. Event Link: https://www.heartlyhouse.org/event/affair-of-the-heart-2019/ Website: https://www.heartlyhouse.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartlyhouse/ iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9USpotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/ Heartly House is the only organization in Frederick County, Maryland, that provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. We have been providing these services since 1979. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, individual and group counseling, victim advocate services and legal representation, medical advocacy, abuse intervention groups, and community outreach and professional education. While all of our services are confidential, please be advised that we are mandated by law to report child abuse, as well as threats of suicide or homicide. For more information about Heartly House and our services, please call 301-418-6610. https://www.heartlyhouse.org/

Interesting People #79: Niki Thrash - Heartly House

The Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County Lisa McDonald returns to the show to talk about what the club has been up to in the last two years. We chat about the upcoming comedy night, the teen club, and the challenges the organization faces. Comedy Night: https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/2nd-annual-comedy-night/ Website: http://www.bgcfc.org/Volunteer: http://www.bgcfc.org/volunteer-application.htmlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bgcfc.org/ iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9USpotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/ Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County is  nonprofit organization that provides young people with a Club of their own. We provide quality after school programs in a safe, friendly, and inclusive environment. We have full-time Leaders supplemented by part-time Youth Development Professionals all who help guide our Club Members.All are welcome! Membership dues are kept low, and scholarships are available so anyone who is interested can belong.We focus on positive values in the relationships that Club Members have with each other and the staff. Our goal is for each Club Member to make appropriate choices in their physical, personal, social, emotional, vocational, and spiritual lives.

Interesting People #78: Lisa McDonald the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County

This local improv D&D comedy group is opening up the 2nd Annual Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County Comedy Night! DM Matt and Adventurer Noelle stopped by to give me all the details about death balloons, creating moments, and enjoying nerdy improv. Comedy Night: https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/2nd-annual-comedy-night/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OhCrit/Website: https://www.ohcrit.com/ iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9USpotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/ Choose your hero, choose their curse, and watch out for death balloons! Improv comedy theatre with an RPG twist. Oh Crit! started in 2017, when Callan Holderbaum and Jordan Patterson met and bonded over a conversation about Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) and improv at a mutual friend’s art show. Jordan, a Dungeon Master (DM), and Callan, an improviser, came to realize the parallels between D&D and improv. In the few months that followed, they set out to create a show that stays true to the art of improv, captures the essence of D&D, and is a whole lot of fun to watch. They knew there would be dice, PCs, NPCs, monsters, fantasy races and classes, swords, magic, and trickery; but how would it all fit together?? Countless hours were spent in verbal and physical combat trying to suss out the formula for the perfect show.Joy and Wonder not guaranteed. They eventually emerged from the workshop with an hour long show that follows an adventurer in a fantasy world. The DM would preside over all with his 20-sided die and narration superpowers; the performers would improvise everything after getting a race, class, and curse from the audience; a quest would emerge; drama would unfold, and the audience would weep with joy and wonder. They held an open audition and gathered a team of improvisers of all stripes. The team came together, practiced, sweated, and cried as one. Oh Crit! was born, and the world has never been the same.

Interesting People #77: Oh Crit!

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