Sanity Lounge

Judy Neff — Science, Beer & the Story of Checkerspot Brewing

In this episode, we sit down with Judy Neff, co-owner and head brewer of Checkerspot Brewing Company. We talk about her PhD in microbiology, the origins of Checkerspot Brewing, the Baltimore craft beer scene, and the story behind beers like Juniperus IPA. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier. 👉 christopherschafer.com [http://christopherschafer.com]

Sam Sessa — WTMD, Baltimore Music History & The Events That Shaped It

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Sessa for a conversation about WTMD, Baltimore music history, and the projects and events he’s helped organize throughout the years. We talk about Baltimore Unsigned, First Thursday, Dead for Kids, Phish for Kids, New/Next Film Fest, and artists including Beach House, Dan Deacon, Wye Oak, Snail Mail, Outcalls Frozen spectacular, and Enslow's Taylor Swift for kids. We also discuss Sam’s early days working for The Baltimore Sun. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier.

Sanity Cinema — The 13th Warrior with John Rallo

John Rallo is back in the Lounge for another Sanity Cinema episode. This time we’re talking about the 1999 film The 13th Warrior — the cult classic starring Antonio Banderas that blends Viking lore, action, horror, and adventure into one of the more unique movies of its era. We got into: • Why the movie still holds up • The atmosphere and practical effects • Viking mythology and storytelling • What made the film stand out back in 1999 A fun conversation about a movie that’s gained a serious cult following over the years. Full episode available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Christopher Schafer Clothier #SanityCinema #13thWarrior #JohnRallo #MoviePodcast #CultClassic #AntonioBanderas #FilmDiscussion #BaltimorePodcast #ChristopherSchaferClothier

Mariah Bonner — Live Performance and Conversation

We had Mariah Bonner in the Lounge for a conversation and an intimate live performance. Mariah brought a unique set, singing in English, French, and Spanish, with Marcus Dagan accompanying on keys, bringing a stripped-down, up-close feel to the session. We talked about her sound, her background, and what she’s been working on, along with her work in modeling, acting, writing, and her training — and how it all connects to her music. Full episode available now on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company 🍻 #SanityLounge #MariahBonner #LiveMusic #BaltimoreMusic #Acoustic #Vocalist #Multilingual #LiveSession #SupportLocal #CharmCity #CheckerspotBrewing

Fitzkee Brothers — Live Performance and Conversation

In this episode, we’re joined by the Fitzkee Brothers for a conversation and a one-hour live performance recorded in the Lounge. We talk about their music, their process, and what they’ve been working on. Sponsored by Checkerspot Brewing Company.