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South Baltimore Now!
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Tune in for the latest news, updates, and intriguing stories from South Baltimore. Whether it’s community highlights, local events, or in-depth interviews, we bring the heart of South Baltimore straight to your ears. Stay connected and informed with ”South Baltimore Now.” 🎙️
Episodes
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From Camp Lejeune to Capitol Hill: One Family's Fight for Justice
Recorded on September 11th, the 25th anniversary of 9/11, at Marine Hall on Fort Avenue in Locust Point, this episode of South Baltimore Now sits down with longtime South Baltimore residents Luis Martinez, Jr. and his wife, Lauren Elizabeth. Luis served in the Marine Corps and spent time at Camp...
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Net Worth & Chill: Professional Advice from "The Old Irish Guys"
In this episode of the South Baltimore Now podcast, we sit down with John Shea and Brendan O’Brien—two South Baltimore neighbors who are blending decades of high-level financial expertise with a deep-rooted love for their community. Together, they’ve launched Old Irish Guys Financial, a venture...
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District 11 Councilman Zac Blanchard: Year One Reflections
In this episode, we welcome back District 11 Councilman Zac Blanchard for his third appearance on the show. Zac reflects on his first full year in office — a year that included becoming a father for the second time on inauguration night — and breaks down the major issues shaping South Baltimore…
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2025 Wrapped | Year in Review
Nate and Kevin close out the year with a full breakdown of the biggest stories shaping South Baltimore in 2025 — from major development updates and new restaurants to youth sports growth and the major events coming in 2026. If you follow Baltimore neighborhoods, real estate, restaurants, or...
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Transforming Youth Baseball in South Baltimore
In this episode of South Baltimore Now, hosts Nate and Kevin welcome Ckori Jones, managing director of the Diamond Collective and the Baltimore Urban Baseball Association (Buba). They discuss the inaugural Field of Futures fundraising event on December 6th, benefiting Buba and the Tony Gwynn…
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A Veterans Day Special with Jon Dewar
This special Veterans Day episode of the South Baltimore Now podcast from Southbmore.com features a conversation with Jon Dewar, a Marine Corps veteran, community advocate, and owner of Dewar General Contracting. Nate and Kevin sit down with Jon at Bodega and Vino in Locust Point—a veteran-owned...
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From Reservoir Hill to Judiciary Chair: A Conversation with State Delegate Luke Clippinger (District 46)
In this episode of the South Baltimore Now podcast, hosts Nate Carper and Kevin Lynch sit down with State Delegate Luke Clippinger, the dedicated representative for Maryland's 46th Legislative District. As a native Baltimorean and the powerful Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Delegate...
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Hector Home Services Marketing: How a Passion for Service Drives Business Growth with Gabe Bustos
In this episode of South Baltimore Now!, host Nate Carper sits down with Gabe Bustos, co-founder of Hector Home Services Marketing. They dive into the company's unique journey and its mission to help local, family-owned home service businesses succeed. Gabe shares his personal motivation…
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Bringing Families Together: The Womb Room with Karen Kindig
In this episode of the South Baltimore Now podcast, host Nate Carper interviews Karen Kindig, the owner of The Womb Room. Karen shares her journey from being a therapist to owning The Womb Room, a business offering prenatal and postpartum support, lactation consulting, and parental classes. Karen...
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SBYSL Sponsorships: Supporting Youth Soccer in Baltimore
This special summer episode of the South Baltimore Now podcast features Nate, Rob Wahl, and Julie Carper discussing sponsorship opportunities for the South Baltimore Youth Soccer League's (SBYSL) Fall 2025 season. Your support directly impacts over 700 young soccer players across Baltimore by...
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A Career at Oriole Park: a chat with South Baltimore’s Zach Brown
In this episode, we go inside the Baltimore Orioles organization with longtime South Baltimore resident Zach Brown, the Senior Director of Ticket Operations, who has dedicated over 18 years to the team. Hosted by Kevin Lynch, the discussion covers Zach's journey from an intern to his current…
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The One Bite Effect 🍕Life After a Viral Dave Portnoy Review🍕
Join Kevin Lynch of SouthBmore.com as he sits down with Will Fagg, the heart and soul behind Tiny Brick Oven in Federal Hill, Baltimore. In this inspiring episode, Will shares his remarkable journey from Southern food roots and Airbnb Superhost to crafting artisanal pizzas in his own backyard.…
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Exploring Baltimore's Waterways with the Canton Kayak Club
In this episode of South Baltimore Now, hosts Kev and Nate discuss the fascinating world of kayaking in Baltimore with Ray Scurr, President of the Canton Kayak Club, and Rob Bennett, VP of Communications. They explore the club's unique kayak-share program, its new locations, and efforts to make…
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Bridging Baltimore's Business and Nonprofit: An Interview with Alissa Ganser of Business Volunteers Maryland
In this episode of South Baltimore Now, hosts Nate Carper and Kevin Lynch welcome Alissa Ganser, the newly named CEO and president of Business Volunteers Maryland. Alissa shares insights on the role of her organization in connecting businesses with meaningful volunteer opportunities, serving as a...
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The Cannabis CEO You Need to Know: Christina B. Johnson's Vision for Wellness
On this episode of South Baltimore Now!, hosts Nate and Kevin speak with Christina Betancourt Johnson, CEO of Standard Wellness and The Forest dispensary. Christina discusses The Forest's focus on education, wellness, and community; offering a boutique experience with personalized consultations;...
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Meet Zac Blanchard: Baltimore's New 11th District City Councilman
Nate Carper and Kevin Lynch welcome Zac Blanchard, the newly-elected city councilman for Baltimore’s 11th district, on the podcast. Blanchard, who has a background in military service and neighborhood economic development, narrowly won the primary election by 48 votes. Blanchard discusses his...
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Inside SouthBmore.com: A Hub of Stories, Support, and Community Spirit
In this special episode of the South Baltimore Now podcast, hosts Nate Carper and Kevin Lynch take a deep dive into SouthBmore.com. They discuss inspiring community stories, challenges, and triumphs of running a small business, and financial insights that keep their local journalism thriving. The...
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Exploring Baltimore Real Estate – Trends, Tips, and Community Insights with Ali Hudler
In this episode of South Baltimore Now!, hosts Kevin Lynch and Nate Carper talk with Ali Hudler of Hudler Homes of Compass. They explore Ali's journey from the hospitality sector to a successful real estate career. They delve into the current dynamics of the Baltimore housing market with a...
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Celebrating 21 Years of Hoodstock: Music, Community, and Support for Individuals with Disabilities
In this episode of South Baltimore Now, hosts Nate Carper and Kevin Lynch welcome Russ Causey, founder of the Hoodstock concert and member of the band Roses and Rust, along with Lauren Bussard from Unified Community Connections. They delve into the rich history and significance of Hoodstock,...
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Transforming Homes with Eleanor Graves: A Journey from Zen Buddhism to Refuge Design Workshop
In this episode, Jennifer Walker talks with Eleanor Graves, founder of Refuge Design Workshop in Baltimore. Eleanor shares her unique journey from being an English major and Zen Buddhism practitioner to becoming an interior designer focused on sustainable and service-oriented home improvement.…
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Inside Klik Solutions: From Local Start-Up to Tech Titan
In this episode of the South Baltimore Now! podcast, hosts Nate and Kevin chat with Kenny Kulesz of Klik Solutions, a South Baltimore-based IT firm that recently earned a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list. The three discuss the company's journey from its roots as Federal Hill Solutions; its...
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The Legacy and Future of St. Mary's Star of the Sea in South Baltimore
Host Nate Carper visits St. Mary's Star of the Sea, a historic Catholic church in South Baltimore, which is set to close in November after 148 years. He discusses the church's rich history and vibrant community impact with Father Kevin Ewing, the pastor, and Deacon Steve Sarnecki. The…
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Revitalizing Federal Hill: A Conversation with Taylor Schwartz on Community and Business Rebranding
In this episode of the South Baltimore podcast, hosts Nate Carper and Kevin sit down with Taylor Schwartz, the director of Federal Hill Main Street, at their Federal Hill office. Taylor discusses the recent extensive rebranding of Federal Hill Main Street, which includes a new logo, colors, and a...
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Youth Soccer League Enters Its 20th Season
On this episode of the South Baltimore Now! podcast, Kevin Lynch interviews outgoing South Baltimore Youth Soccer League (SBYSL) Vice President Cindy Curley and new President Matt Schudtz. SBYSL will start its 20th season this fall at Latrobe Park in Locust Point. Curley talks about the founding…
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Mayoral Candidate Thiru Vignarajah Discusses Bold Ideas for Baltimore
In this episode of the South Baltimore Now! podcast, Kevin Lynch interviews Baltimore mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah. During the interview, Vignarajah shares insights into his background, including his education at Yale and Harvard Law; his career as a federal and city prosecutor; and his...
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Spring Updates and Highlights from South Baltimore
This episode takes listeners on a journey through South Baltimore's vibrant community life as hosts Nate and Kevin discuss enjoying the spring weather, upcoming neighborhood events, and local sports updates. They give special shoutouts to new sponsors and local businesses, including Don Tigre for...
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Spotlight on Gene's Greens: A Farm-to-Doorstep Story in South Baltimore
In this episode of the South Baltimore Now podcast, guest host Jennifer Walker joins to discuss life and local businesses in South Baltimore. Jennifer, a freelance writer and podcast host, shares her connection to Baltimore and her experiences exploring local attractions with her family. The...
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Insight into District 11 with Councilperson Eric Costello
Insight into District 11 with Councilperson Eric Costello In this episode of the South Baltimore Now podcast, Kevin Lynch interviews incumbent Councilperson Eric Costello about the upcoming primary elections in Maryland on May 14th, focusing on his reelection bid for District 11. The discussion...
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Talking with Zac Blanchard, District 11 Council Member Candidate
Talking with Zac Blanchard, District 11 Council Member Candidate On this episode of the South Baltimore Now! Podcast, Kevin Lynch talks with Zac Blanchard, a candidate for the District 11 Council seat. Blanchard is a Federal Hill resident, a graduate of the Naval Academy, President of the Federal...
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How the National Federation of the Blind is Changing Lives
What does it mean to be blind in the 21st century? How can technology and community help people with low vision and blindness live the life they want? In this episode, Nate Carper talks to Mark Riccobono, the President of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest...
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South Baltimore Little League Enters its 67th Season
⚾On this episode of South Baltimore Now! Nate and Kevin talk with South Baltimore Little League (SBLL) President Brendan O’Brien and Vice President of Softball Elijah Wirth. 🧢SBLL is entering its 67th season in South Baltimore and coming off one of its most successful seasons in the postseason...
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South Baltimore’s New Australian-Themed Brewery
On this episode of the South Baltimore Now! Podcast, Nate and Kevin visit M8 Beer in South Baltimore to chat with owner Jeff Osborne. Osborne is a native of Australia who recently moved back to Baltimore to open M8 Beer. He's a former squash pro and loves a good easy-drinking beer. On the podcast...
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🤣Discussing the Baltimore Comedy Scene with Adam Freesman
On this episode of the South Baltimore Now! Podcast, Nate and Kevin chat with Baltimore comedian Adam Freesman. He discusses how he has become a regular in the standup comedy circuit around Baltimore, has fun on his social media channels, and produces the Baltimore, Annapolis, and Frederick shows...
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A Floating Hotel Startup Based in Baltimore
On this episode of the South Baltimore Now! Podcast, Nate and Kevin talk with Marcellous Butler and Brian Meyer of FLOHOM, a floating hotel business which already has two luxury houseboats at Baltimore marinas and which is manufacturing its future boats at the Port Covington Marina in the…
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Discussing the Local Real Estate Market with Jeff Washo
In this episode of the South Baltimore Now! podcast, Nate interviews Jeff Washo, a veteran real estate agent and long-time resident of the neighborhood. Washo shares his insights on the changes and developments that have taken place in South Baltimore over the past two decades, as well as his...
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Crime and Safety in South Baltimore
On this episode of the South Baltimore Now! podcast, Nate and Kevin talk to Brad O'Brien about how the community, Baltimore Police Department, the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office, and State Legislature are addressing crime in South Baltimore. O'Brien…
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Author Discusses His Book About South Baltimore and the ’97 Orioles
South Baltimore Now! Podcast: Author Discusses His Book About South Baltimore and the '97 Orioles On this episode of the South Baltimore Now! podcast, Nate and Kevin talk to Patrick McArdle, author of Wire to Wire. McArdle, a longtime South Baltimore resident, wrote this memoir about the first…
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South Baltimore’s New Brewery District
South Baltimore's New Brewery District Welcome to the South Baltimore Now! Podcast where we talk about everything that’s great about our neighborhood. In this episode, Kevin and Nate discuss the new South Baltimore Brewery District with the brewery owners from Pickett Brewing Company, Wico Street...
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New Product Release on SouthBMore.com
Welcome to the South Baltimore Now! Podcast where we talk about everything that's great about our neighborhood. In this episode, Kevin and Nate talk about southbmore.com launching a new Business Directory, a one-stop shop for finding local services, restaurants, events, and coupons. Whether you...
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A Short Update and Thank You
Thank you for listening and supporting southbmore.com! We appreciate your feedback and suggestions from our survey. We're working on some new services and content to help you connect with local businesses. Stay tuned! Rock out at the Sunset Jams at Rash Field, every Friday from 5-8pm until Oct...
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Farid Salloum - Chief Falafel Officer Baba’s Kitchen & Catering
Join us on South Baltimore Now as we wish Farid and his team at Baba's Kitchen a fond farewell. Baba's will be closing its doors on Sunday May 14th after serving the South Baltimore community for nearly 15 years. If there was a Baltimore restaurant hall of fame, Baba's would most certainly be...
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Wine Importer and Documentary Subject - Russ Lorber
South Baltimore Now: Wine Importer and Documentary Subject Russ Lorber On this episode of South Baltimore Now, we interview South Baltimore resident Russ Lorber. Lorber started a wine importing company called Wide Roots and is also the subject of an upcoming documentary called Wine Hunter that...
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Interview with Sheriff Candidate and SoBo Resident Sam Cogen
On this episode of the Listen Up South Baltimore podcast, Kevin interviews Sam Cogen. Cogen is a candidate for Baltimore City Sheriff, the president of South Baltimore Neighborhood Association, and a board member of Federal Hill Main Street and South Baltimore Gateway Partnership.
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This Week in South Baltimore: Celebrating 10 Years for SouthBMore.com
It’s SouthBMore.com’s 10-year anniversary! Nate talks with Kevin about how he launched the site, some of the biggest stories of the last 10 years, the business model of running a local news website, and a new reader revenue initiative to help grow SouthBMore.com. Patreon link:...
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This YEAR in South Baltimore: 2021 in Review
On Episode 19 of This Week in South Baltimore Nate and Kevin take look back at 2021 in South Baltimore. One of the biggest stories was South Baltimore getting back to business with many new business openings, including five new restaurants on Cross Street, changes at Cross Street Market, and a…
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This Week in South Baltimore ep18: Discussing the New Rash Field with Laurie Schwartz of Waterfront Partnership
TWISB Podcast: Discussing the New Rash Field with Laurie Schwartz of Waterfront Partnership On Episode 18 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin interviews Waterfront Partnership President Laurie Schwartz. Waterfront Partnership recently opened phase one of the Rash Field redevelopment, a project...
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This Week in South Baltimore ep. 17: Talking Baltimore Food with EatmoreBaltimore‘s Chris Franzoni
On Episode 17 of This Week in South Baltimore, Nate and Kevin talk with EatmoreBaltimore's Eater-in-Chief Chris Franzoni. Chris has a popular Instagram page with more than 103,000 followers that focuses on Baltimore dining. The trio discusses great plates from around the area, trends in the…
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This Week in South Baltimore ep.16: Discussing the Port Covington Project with Weller Development Partner Steve Siegel
On Episode 16 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin interviews Weller Development Partner Steve Siegel to get in-depth information on the Port Covington Development. This project, which is described as the largest urban redevelopment project in the country, currently has five new buildings under...
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TWISB ep15 - 8.6.21: Discussing New Restaurants, Local Business News, and Real Estate Investments
On Episode 15 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin and Nate discuss new COVID-19 mandates; new restaurants that have opened in South Baltimore adding barbecue, Mexican food, and southern cuisine; local business news including a new gym, new dog training studio, and a change of ownership at...
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TWISB Podcast Episode 14: Discussing Real Estate Development and New Restaurants in South Baltimore
TWISB Podcast Episode 14: Discussing Real Estate Development and New Restaurants in South Baltimore On Episode 14 of This Week in South Baltimore, Kevin and Nate discuss all the development projects around South Baltimore including One Westport, Port Covington, Baltimore Arena, and Banner Row...
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Tune in for the latest news, updates, and intriguing stories from South Baltimore. Whether it’s community highlights, local events, or in-depth interviews, we bring the heart of South Baltimore straight to your ears. Stay connected and informed with ”South Baltimore Now.” 🎙️
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