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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...

Taking a Peek Outside the Rockville Bubble with Dr. Sharon Freeman

Taking a Peek Outside the Rockville Bubble with Dr. Sharon Freeman

S2E2 · · 53:14

Sharon Freeman has a lifetime of experience in international development. She has lived and worked all over the world, but has chosen to make Rockville home for the last 17 years. Sh...

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

S2E1 · · 01:52

Hey Rockville! Thanks for getting us noticed by Bethesda Magazine!We'll be back with more episodes on January 8th-ish and a terrific lineup of guests. 

A New Player in Local Elections: Affordable Maryland

A New Player in Local Elections: Affordable Maryland

S1E17 · · 57:10

The 2023 City of Rockville election saw more non-candidate activity than elections in recent memory. Along with State Senator Cheryl Kagan's splashy mailer and social media activity ...

Rockville City Election Wrap Up--Don't Get Excited, It's Just Us This Week

Rockville City Election Wrap Up--Don't Get Excited, It's Just Us This Week

S1E16 · · 39:31

A few days before the Rockville Mayor and Council inauguration, Suzan and Jaime sat down and talked about the election results--what was surprising and what wasn't. 

Real People, Election Reality

Real People, Election Reality

S1E15 · · 01:06:40

We spoke with two of our neighbors--long-time residents who care deeply about the City but who are not part of the political machinery that operates behind the scenes. We use campaig...

MCPS is in a Funk

MCPS is in a Funk

S1E14 · · 01:06:41

MCPS is at a crossroads, and Caleb Michaud has something to say about it. With an alarming string of scandals and bad news, fresh voices and perspectives are needed for the good of o...

Girls Night

Girls Night

S1E13 · · 01:08:53

Suzan and special co-hosts Mayor Bridget Newton and East Rockville leader Dr. Debbie Landau speak with some of the women candidates running in the city election. Mayoral candidate Mo...

Old News

Old News

S1E12 · · 01:19:14

Jaime and Suzan, with their friend Matt, talk about the campaign, some other stuff, and the campaign. Lots more has happened since this conversation took place, but if you're just st...

Opening the Aperture with Izola Shaw

Opening the Aperture with Izola Shaw

S1E11 · · 44:08

Izola Shaw is running for Rockville City Council. Her experiences as an advocate for equitable housing and living in Town Center bring a broader perspective to the field of Council c...

Back to School with Jonathan Thessin and Amy Ackerberg-Hastings

Back to School with Jonathan Thessin and Amy Ackerberg-Hastings

S1E10 · · 43:25

In this episode, we attempt a Zoom interview AND a two-interviewee interview for the first time. Amy and Jonathan are the MCPS PTA Cluster Coordinators for the Richard Montgomery clu...

Rocktreal: Stephan Beauchesne Brings a Little Montreal to Rockville

Rocktreal: Stephan Beauchesne Brings a Little Montreal to Rockville

S1E8 · · 38:47

Jaime and Suzan interview Stephan Beauchesne, owner of Taste of Montreal and Rice Around the World. We kept it real with guest appearances by the dog and Dave's motorcycle.Small busi...

The Nicest Guy in Rockville--An Interview with Barry Jackson

The Nicest Guy in Rockville--An Interview with Barry Jackson

S1E7 · · 54:03

In this episode, Jaime and Suzan talk to Barry Jackson, a candidate for Rockville City Council, President of the King Farm Home Owners Association, and non-profit professional. He's ...

Bringing Home the Bacon with Monique Ashton

Bringing Home the Bacon with Monique Ashton

S1E6 · · 49:22

With Andrea and Jaime traveling for work, Matt Perkins pinch-hits as co-host. We interviewed City Council member Monique Ashton about women in leadership, what she loves about Rockvi...

All That and a Bag of Chips: A Conversation with Kate Fulton

All That and a Bag of Chips: A Conversation with Kate Fulton

S1E5 · · 57:25

Kate Fulton is the Deputy Director for Operations at the Federal Reserve Board and holds her own when the talk turns to Pizza Hut. 

Bob Blaemire is a Ladies Man: Title IX (and a bunch of other cool history)

Bob Blaemire is a Ladies Man: Title IX (and a bunch of other cool history)

S1E4 · · 01:23:23

On February 28, 1972, Indiana Senator Birch Bayh introduced an amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965, which was up for reauthorization. Title IX was part of the Equal Rights ...

Deborah Landau is the Bees Knees

Deborah Landau is the Bees Knees

S1E3 · · 39:33

We're still buzzing from our talk(s) with Matt Perkins and along came Debbie--ride-or-die, flame-throwing, BAMF ecologist. We love her so much!Sometimes, the environmental crisis is ...

Managing the End of Marijuana Prohibition at the Local Level with Matt Perkins

Managing the End of Marijuana Prohibition at the Local Level with Matt Perkins

S1E2 · · 01:25:04

"Take 2" with Matt Perkins. We had some technical difficulties the first time so we tried it again. We had even more to talk about this time and managed not to fight too much about T...

Discussing the City of Rockville Charter Review with Marissa Valeri

Discussing the City of Rockville Charter Review with Marissa Valeri

S1E1 · · 51:52

In our first episode, we try not to put you to sleep with the most boring thing you didn't know you need, argue about pupusas, and try to make Jaime shut up about pickleball.