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Behind the Spires
by City of Frederick (MD)
Welcome! Come join us Behind the Spires where we will highlight updates on Frederick projects, policies and events. On top of that, you can listen to episodes with special guests who help us bring the business of Frederick… forward.
Episodes
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Behind the Spires: City Update for 06.15.2026
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Here's your City Update where each episode, we join you to bring clear, factual updates directly from City meetings, departments, and official sources in 15 minutes or less! We cover what you missed, what’s happening right now, and what’s coming up next so you can…
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Episode 37: Hill Street Skatepark, Jonathan Whitting
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation!Jonathan shares why the existing skate park is being fully rebuilt. Learn how the city partnered with world‑renowned designers Grindline Skateparks, how community input is shaping features like skateable art, accessibility, and...
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Behind the Spires: City Update for 05.13.2026
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Here's your City Update where each episode, we join you to bring clear, factual updates directly from City meetings, departments, and official sources in 15 minutes or less! We cover what you missed, what’s happening right now, and what’s coming up next so you can…
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Episode 36: Sustainability, Jenny Willoughby & Lauren Paulet
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! Join us with Jenny Willoughby and Lauren Paulette from the City of Frederick Sustainability Department as they break down what sustainability really means, from pollinator protection, Bee City USA Frederick, and native plant...
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Episode 35 - LIVE | Mayor Give a Day in May
Join us Behind the Spires for a special LIVE episode at Frederick's City Hall as we kick off the Mayor’s Give a Day in May community service initiative. City employees, volunteers, and Blessings in a Backpack Frederick come together to pack weekend meal bags for students facing childhood hunger…
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Episode 34 - City of Frederick Council Member, Sarah Hempel Irani
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation!Join us for a conversation with Council Member Sarah Hempel Irani, artist, sculptor, and representative of Frederick’s District 5. She shares her journey from moving to Frederick as a young sculptor to creating the iconic Claire...
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Episode 33: Water Quality, Erin Signorella & Cullen McAskill
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation!Join us on the latest episode of Behind the Spires as we chat with Erin Signorella and Cullen McAskill from the City of Frederick's Water Quality Department about how our drinking water stays clean and safe every day! Erin and...
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Behind the Spires: City Update for 04.03.2026
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Here's your City Update where each episode, we join you to bring clear, factual updates directly from City meetings, departments, and official sources in 15 minutes or less! We cover what you missed, what’s happening right now, and what’s coming up next so you can…
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Episode 32: The City of Frederick FY27 Budget, Mayor Michael O'Connor
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! Join us for an insightful conversation with Mayor Michael O’Connor, returning for his third appearance on the podcast. The Mayor shares why he’s optimistic about the future of Frederick, Maryland, highlighting exciting community...
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Behind the Spires: City Update for 03.18.2026
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Here's your City Update where each episode, we join you to bring clear, factual updates directly from City meetings, departments, and official sources in 15 minutes or less! We cover what you missed, what’s happening right now, and what’s coming up next so you can…
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Episode 31: City of Frederick Council Member, Peter Brehm
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation!In this episode, we sit down with Peter Brehm, the first District 3 City Council Member in Frederick, to talk about local leadership, city growth, and the issues that matter most to Frederick residents.Peter shares his journey...
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Behind the Spires: City Update for 03.04.2026
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Here's your City Update, where each episode, we join you to bring clear, factual updates directly from City meetings, departments, and official sources in 15 minutes or less! We cover what you missed, what’s happening right now, and what’s coming up next so you can...
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Episode 30: Frederick Tourism & History, Jake Wynn
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! Explore Frederick, Maryland with Jake Wynn from Visit Frederick! Ed is out this week so joining Molly is Producer Lance and they have another very special guest in the studio! It’s Jake Wynn, Senior Marketing & Communications...
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Episode 29: Boomtown, Filmmaker Salyer McLaughlin
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In our latest episode, Ed and Molly sit down with Filmmaker Salyer McLaughlin to talk about the history behind his first cinematic release, Boomtown, a movie premiering at the Weinberg Center on January 24, 2026! It’s a…
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Episode 28: The Public Affairs Special, Jen Gerlock, Lance Duvall, Shana Knight
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed celebrate the end of the year with some very special guests! Our very own Manager of Public Affairs Jen Gerlock joins us with Podcast Producer, DJ Lazy River, and Production Supervisor Lance Duvall…
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Episode 27: Parking in Frederick, Steve Johnson & Lisa Dilda
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed put a few bucks in the meter to sit down with Steve Johnson & Lisa Dilda with the Parking Department, to talk all about how Frederick handles parking in the city!
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Episode 26: Housing and Human Services, Stuart Campbell
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed sit down with Stuart Campbell, the City’s new Director of Housing and Human Services. With more than 30 years of experience in housing and community development, he brings deep expertise and a…
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Episode 25: The Frederick Youth Council Returns, Muikiio Wafula & Ethan Burks
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this spooky episode, Molly the Narwhal and Ed the Penguin sit down with Muikiio Wafula and Ethan Burks, members of Frederick's very own Frederick Youth Council! They talk about upcoming events and what it's like to be a part…
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Episode 24: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jodee Rudy
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Jodee Rudy, a Nurse with the Frederick County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program!
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Episode 23: Frederick PD Recruitment, Corporal Deb Kidwell & Samantha Long
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed get the word out on FPD recruitment! They speak with Corporal Deb Kidwell and making her third BTS appearance, Samantha Long! The crew talks about what they're looking for in recruits, the benefits…
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Episode 22: The Frederick Community Health Center, Kimether Redmon
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed get 21ccs of health knowledge shots, and they learn all about the services provided by the Frederick Community Health Center with special guest Kimether Redmon, a nurse practitioner with the Health...
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Episode 21: The Frederick Municipal Airport, Andrew Moore & Shon Dempsey
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed soar the skies behind the spires to have a chat with the always amazing Andrew Moore, Airport Manager, and Shon Dempsey, Assistant Airport Manager. If you ever wanted to learn about some interesting...
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Episode 20: Frederick's New Street Sweeper, Jennifer Hammond & Taurean Washington
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this ULTRA episode, Molly and Ed have a chat with the wonderful Jennifer Hammond of our Stormwater Management team about how street sweeping protects our neighborhoods and waterways! We then sit down with local artist Taurean...
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Episode 19: The Literacy Council of Frederick County, Andrew West & Denise Hill
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed have a chat with the lovely Denise Hill and Andrew West of the Literacy Council of Frederick County!
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Episode 18: Vote Frederick, Phyllis Hane
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed sit down and discuss city elections with our wonderful City Clerk, Phyllis Hane! We talk everything about elections and even starring roles in fun city videos!
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Episode 17: Public Art, Laila Jadallah
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed chat with the City of Frederick's very own Manager of Arts and Culture, Laila Jadallah, about her history and all the cool art we see around our beautiful city!
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Episode 16: National Night Out, Sam Long, Sgt. Rebecca Carrado & Nevada
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly and Ed chat with organizers behind this year's National Night Out event, which takes place on August 5, 2025, 6-8pm.#frederickmd #cityoffrederick #behindthespires #inSPIREfrederick #jointhestory...
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Episode 15: SeniorScapes, Dr. Sue Paul
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, our dynamic duo is reunited, as they speak to the amazing Dr. Sue Paul about the Seniorscapes project here in Frederick!
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Episode 14: the National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race, Eric & Jeanna Rhodes
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly is joined by producer Lance, as they host Frederick's "power couple" - Eric and Jeanne Rhodes, who discuss the National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race that will be taking place again in downtown…
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Episode 13: The New Frederick PD Headquarters, Chief Jason Lando & Captain Aaron Lapp
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Molly takes a tour of the new Frederick Police Department Headquarters with FPD Public Information Officer, Sam Long. They then speak with Chief Jason Lando and Captain Aaron Lapp of FPD to discuss the opening…
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Bonus Episode - Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Portia Wu
In this bonus episode of Behind the Spires, we talk with Portia Wu, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor.
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Episode 12: Good Morning Frederick, Dani Gurrie
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Ed and Molly speak with Good Morning Frederick host, Dani Gurrie as we get the low down on doing a local morning show here in Frederick! Plus, our dynamic duo continues to update us on all the local things...
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Episode 11: Risk, Safety, and Compliance, Jeana Panarella
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Ed and Molly speak with the City of Frederick's Training Coordinator with the Office of Risk, Safety, and Compliance, Jeana Panarella! We get the 411 on when to call 911 for stop the bleed and cpr training! Plus...
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Episode 10: Opportunity and Transformation, Ericka Rohrbaugh
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Ed and Molly speak with the City of Frederick's Manager of Opportunity and Transformation, Ericka Rohrbaugh! We all learn about Good Jobs, Great Cities, development of the Youth Center, the 12-24 Collaborative,...
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Episode 9: Historic Preservation, Christina Martinkosky
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Ed and Molly travel back in time with our very own Manager of Historic Preservation, Christina Martinkosky! We all learn about the Sites of Enslavement Project, Henry Williams, and a whole lot more on this...
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Episode 8: The Frederick Youth Council, Judah and Alaina
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Ed and Molly reach out to the youth of the city and learn what's important to them! They welcome the Frederick Youth Council to the show and chitty-chat with Judah and Alaina! We all learn about some great ideas...
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Episode 7: Business Outreach, Jarad Bowens
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Ed and Molly get the low down on local Frederick businesses with our very own Business Outreach Coordinator with the Office of Equity and Inclusion, Jarad Bowens! They got jokes to share, businesses to plug, and...
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Episode 6: A Budget Discussion with Mayor Michael O'Connor
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode Ed and Molly find themselves interviewing their first repeat guest! The City of Frederick's very own Mayor Michael O'Connor, drops by to answer some questions about the newly released budget! Plus, our hosts...
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Episode 5: Celebrate Frederick, Jen and Anna
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Ed and Molly get to sit down with special guests, Jen and Anna from the City of Frederick's Special Events department, Celebrate Frederick! They learn about the history of special events in Frederick and some…
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Episode 4: Parks & Rec, Sean and Alex
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Ed and Molly hang out with their special guests, Sean and Alex from the City of Frederick's Parks and Rec department. They explore the vast amount of activities to do in the city and Ed learns once and for all...
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Episode 3: Frederick Police Chief, Jason Lando
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Ed and Molly get to chat with their special guest, Frederick's Police Chief, Jason Lando. They dive in on his history, what his first few weeks on the job were like, the work he is most proud of, and some...
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Episode 2: Mayor’s Chief of Staff, Gayon Sampson
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode, Ed and Molly highlight the recent Cultural Connection Panel and the African Americans of Excellence 2025 events, toss some questions to their very special guest, Mayor’s Chief of Staff, Gayon Sampson, continue…
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Bonus Episode: SNOW ALERT - Featuring Chowan Brightful
In this bonus episode of Behind the Spires, we go over some important snow information with the City of Frederick's Community Engagement Specialist Chowan Brightful. We also discuss a little bit about the Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC).
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Episode 1: Mayor Michael O'Connor
Welcome to Behind the Spires! Join us in this Key City Conversation! In this episode Ed and Molly introduce themselves, they highlight a recently opened local business, deep dive into some questions for the City of Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor, drop some updates for things happening in our...
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Episode 000 - Hello from the Behind the Spires Crew
Welcome to Behind the Spires, we are here to bring you this brand new bi-weekly podcast where we will go behind the spires to bring you updates on Frederick projects, policies and events, and each week. On top of that, each episode will have a special guest to help us bring the business of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome! Come join us Behind the Spires where we will highlight updates on Frederick projects, policies and events. On top of that, you can listen to episodes with special guests who help us bring the business of Frederick… forward.
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City of Frederick (MD)
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Welcome! Come join us Behind the Spires where we will highlight updates on Frederick projects, policies and events. On top of that, you can listen to episodes with special guests who help us bring the business of Frederick… forward.
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