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Summer Fun with Rec and Parks

Summer Fun with Rec and Parks

S3E7 · · 38:05

Chip Boylan is the president of the Rockville Rec and Parks Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization that raises money to help take our beloved city parks to the next level. Whether you a...

Explore Rockville with Explore Rockville!

Explore Rockville with Explore Rockville!

S3E6 · · 16:04

Staycationing this summer? Explore Rockville can help you plan a perfect not-getaway.https://explorerockville.org/Link to Rockville Ice Cream Trail Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nvZyw...

The Birds of Redgate Park Have Star Power

The Birds of Redgate Park Have Star Power

S3E5 · · 44:06

RedGate Park was a municipal golf course until the City of Rockville closed it in 2018. Now, it's a crown jewel of Rockville, providing green space for humans and habitat for animals...

All Things Pickleball

All Things Pickleball

S3E4 · · 47:18

Time for some summer fun, Rockville! In this episode, we learn about pickleball, a fast-growing sport.MoCo PickleballMontgomery County PickleballApp to get you started: Link and Dink...

Sometimes, Things Change: A Conversation with the New Owner of First Street Tavern (Jonathan's)

Sometimes, Things Change: A Conversation with the New Owner of First Street Tavern (Jonathan's)

S3E3 · · 36:03

Jonathan's Sports Pub, located in the Burgundy Shopping Center between East Rockville and Twinbrook, was a MOCO/Rockville legend. We talked to the new owner about the transition to F...

Get Out and Ride!

Get Out and Ride!

S3E2 · · 42:32

Spring is here, and summer is coming soon--a great time to ride bikes! We talk to Jake Jakubek, Chair of the Rockville Bicycle Advisory Committee, about bicycling in Rockville and th...

Back in the Garage!

Back in the Garage!

S3E1 · · 28:48

Affordability is bigger than housing, and we've been talking about an affordability series for months. With "things" unpredictable, a little frightening, and life feeling especially ...

Small Business Saturday Preview

Small Business Saturday Preview

S2E15 · · 16:36

Friend of the Pod Deborah Landau and Suzan drive around on a snowy, rainy fall day to preview local businesses for Small Business Saturday. Here's a short excerpt of their conversati...

The Ash Twins--Revisiting Competition and Cooperation with Mayors Monique Ashton and Jud Ashman

The Ash Twins--Revisiting Competition and Cooperation with Mayors Monique Ashton and Jud Ashman

S2E14 · · 01:02:27

We wrap up "the past, present, and future of Rockville" by bookending our conversation with Sunil Dasgupta with Mayors Ashton and Ashman, who talk about what cooperation and competit...

That One Time in Rockville...

That One Time in Rockville...

S2E13 · · 22:40

Rockville is well-known for its diversity and its friendly, inclusive community. That didn't fall out of a coconut tree--today's vibrant Rockville has early roots in the Civil Rights...

Moving Rockville Forward One Business at a Time with Cindy Rivarde

Moving Rockville Forward One Business at a Time with Cindy Rivarde

S2E12 · · 42:50

Jaime and Suzan recently spoke to Cindy Rivarde, CEO of Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) about the history of the organization, what it does for the City and its business ...

Rockville's Future as a Pedestrian-Forward Community with Eric Fulton

Rockville's Future as a Pedestrian-Forward Community with Eric Fulton

S2E10 · · 52:59

In this episode, Suzan talks with Eric Fulton, founder of the Rockville Pedestrian Advisory Committee, about getting around without a car (spoiler--it's pretty great to walk places!)...

Hey Y'all! It's Adam Van Grack!

Hey Y'all! It's Adam Van Grack!

S2E11 · · 01:14:02

We lean Italian in this conversation with Rockville native and City Councilmember Adam Van Grack. Please congratulate Jaime on finally meeting someone who likes to eat almost as much...

The Fishbowl: Taking a Peek at Rockville as Part of a Larger Community

The Fishbowl: Taking a Peek at Rockville as Part of a Larger Community

S2E9 · · 01:09:29

We talk with Sunil Dasgupta, local political science professor and podcaster, about Rockville in the context of the larger community. This is the first in a series on the past, prese...

New Series: Rockville Past, Present, and Future

New Series: Rockville Past, Present, and Future

S2Trailer · · 03:12

A quick intro the next set of episodes on Rockville's past, present and future.

Rainbows and Veggies with Molly Kogan

Rainbows and Veggies with Molly Kogan

S2E7 · · 44:48

Jaime and Suzan visit with the delightful Molly Kogan, founder of Rockville Vegans. We talk about the whys and hows of veganism, and where to eat vegan in the Rockville area (we're l...

Improving Community Well-being One Park and Tree at a Time: HR! Friend, Debbie Landau, talks to Wayne Breslyn

Improving Community Well-being One Park and Tree at a Time: HR! Friend, Debbie Landau, talks to Wayne Breslyn

S2E6 · · 29:11

FoP Debbie Landau spoke with Wayne Breslyn--RedGate Park Champion, Weed Warrior, and YouTube Celebrity--about the creation of the park, trees, doing better for the planet, and YouTub...

The One and Only Billy Jones

The One and Only Billy Jones

S2E5 · · 01:08:55

We talk to Billy Jones about running an arts-based business, the Rockville music scene, thriving as a small business during and post-COVID, Australia, and the coffee problem in Rockv...

Get Moving!

Get Moving!

S2E4 · · 49:52

Jaime and Suzan talked to Dr. Lisa Patton, psychologist and fitness instructor, about getting and staying motivated to move when it's cold and wintry outside. We also talk about kids...

Chris Landers and the Intersection of Art, Business, and Community

Chris Landers and the Intersection of Art, Business, and Community

S2E3 · · 44:20

Chris Landers is a Rockville artist and owner of the Clay CoOp on North Stonestreet. He talked to us about what it's like owning an arts-based business in the City and building commu...