Maryland Living

3 AM Welfare Checks, Al Capone’s Secret, and the Spring 2026 Market

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431490/fan_mail/new] The gang is back! Join Megan, John, and Pete for a high-energy return to the Maryland Living Podcast, where professional real estate expertise meets casual studio banter. This episode kicks off with Megan’s "slightly terrifying" account of how a routine call for car trouble somehow led to a 3:30 a.m. police welfare check at her neighbor’s house. It’s a wild ride involving neighborhood relations, high-tech bird feeders, and a story that sounds like it was ripped straight from a mystery novel. The conversation keeps moving as John reveals a fascinating historical link between a legendary prohibition-era gangster and a prominent Baltimore hospital. The team also settles some of the "great Maryland debates"—tackling everything from controversial ice cream toppings to the proper way to tilt your window blinds—before checking in on the massive renovation projects and seasonal events currently buzzing in Annapolis. To wrap things up, the team dives into the Spring 2026 Real Estate Update to decode the "new normal" of the Central Maryland market. With mortgage rates and inventory levels on the move, they discuss why a data-driven strategy is essential for navigating today's shifting landscape. It’s an episode packed with local lore, market insights, and plenty of laughs, so be sure to like, share, and subscribe on YouTube and social media! Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill [https://mallowhillmusic.com/]. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule.  Thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.  * Our favorite local band: Mallow Hill [https://mallowhillmusic.com/]. * Our favorite lifestyle newsletter: wait, also [https://waitalso.com/]

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Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431490/fan_mail/new] It’s a family affair on the Maryland Living Podcast! This episode, we sit down with Cate Reynolds, a talented journalist and marketer who shares her local expertise and some hilarious insight into what it’s like being John’s daughter. Cate walks us through her Baltimore favorites, including DiPasquali’s Italian Market [https://www.dipasquales.com/] and First Thursdays at Canton Waterfront Park [https://www.wtmd.org/radio/first-thursday-concerts-in-the-park/]. We also get the scoop on a brand-new newsletter [https://waitalso.com/] collaboration involving the mysterious "Gordon of Canada." Between discussions on the Annapolis Cup [https://www.sjc.edu/croquet] and the new Fishmonger's Daughter [https://fishmongersdaughter.com/] in Catonsville, Cate manages to roast John’s punctuality and coin a new term for her favorite food: Crabcates. Stay tuned for our weekly real estate update to keep you savvy on the local market! (Apologies for the audio quality of Pete's microphone) Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill [https://mallowhillmusic.com/]. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule.  Thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.  * Our favorite local band: Mallow Hill [https://mallowhillmusic.com/]. * Our favorite lifestyle newsletter: wait, also [https://waitalso.com/]

Missing Jeeps, Muskrat Legs, and Megalodons

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431490/fan_mail/new] Get ready for a wild ride through the Free State as the gang braves the recent Maryland ice and snow to bring you a packed episode of the Maryland Living Podcast! The gang dives into the chaos of Pete’s stolen Jeep saga, the excitement of an upcoming ski trip to the Poconos, and a truly miraculous story involving John’s wife and a mojo-filled recovery for her parents' dog. From the high-energy "sport" of the Muskrat Leg Eating World Championship to the serene arrival of Buddhist monks at the State House, this week covers the absolute best (and weirdest) of Maryland culture. We also take a deep dive into the prehistoric world of Megalodons at the Calvert Marine Museum and preview the glowing sculptures of the Chesapeake Fire and Ice Festival. In the world of real estate and pop culture, we’re breaking down the shift in buyer tastes as the Spring market hits Maryland. Whether you're curious about the Baltimore connection in HBO’s The Pitt or planning a night out to see Dancing with the Stars at the Hippodrome, we’ve got you covered with plenty of laughs and signature banter. It’s a jam-packed session that proves there’s never a dull moment in Maryland. Links & Resources Mentioned: * Prehistoric Shark Research: Calvert Marine Museum [https://www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/] * Winter Festival: Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival [https://discovereaston.com/fireandice/] (Easton, MD) * Spiritual Journey: Buddhist Monks' 2,300-Mile Walk for Peace [https://www.wbaltv.com/article/buddhist-monks-walk-for-peace-annapolis-maryland/70330436] * Local Competition: World Muskrat Leg Eating Championship [https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/event/muskrat-leg-eating-world-championship/] * Live Performance: Dancing with the Stars: Live! at The Hippodrome [https://baltimore.broadway.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars/] * Must-Watch TV: HBO’s The Pitt (Max) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31938062/] Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill [https://mallowhillmusic.com/]. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule.  Thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.  * Our favorite local band: Mallow Hill [https://mallowhillmusic.com/]. * Our favorite lifestyle newsletter: wait, also [https://waitalso.com/]

Cheers to One Year, Seasons Greeting, and a Merry Christmas to all!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431490/fan_mail/new] In our final episode of 2025, the gang hits a major milestone: our one-year podcast anniversary! To mark the occasion, the gang expresses their deep gratitude to the listeners for their continued support throughout our first year and teases the great things we have in store for 2026. The conversation kicks off with some local highlights, including a look at Vida Taco and the $795 raised for Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake. From there, the gang dives into their personal holiday itineraries. Pete will be in sunny Florida, John shares his plans to spend Boxing Day at Kelsey’s Irish Pub in Ellicott City, while Megan recaps getting "cultured" at a candlelight concert at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. John also details his Christmas concert outing with his mother-in-law to First and Franklin Church in Baltimore The gang also covers a wide range of pop culture and local updates, including: * A "So Cinema!!" moment and the mystery behind the "67" thing. * Megan spilling the tea on the latest Diddy documentary. * Vital local news regarding the Military Bowl, the Key Bridge, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. * A recap of the Charter Title Open House and some expert real estate insight. The gang wraps things up by wishing everyone a safe, happy holiday season and a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for an incredible first year! Angels We Have Heard by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=004&page=1  Artist: http://incompetech.com/  Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill [https://mallowhillmusic.com/]. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule.  Thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.  * Our favorite local band: Mallow Hill [https://mallowhillmusic.com/]. * Our favorite lifestyle newsletter: wait, also [https://waitalso.com/]

Post-Thanksgiving Buzz: Taco Bar Triumphs, Foodie Finds, and a $22M Scoop!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431490/fan_mail/new] The gang's back and buzzing! We recap our chaotic-but-fun guest bartender shift at Vida Taco and Megan's delicious deep dive into WONDER, Canton's new upscale food market. Pete drops the astonishing news of a $22 million anonymous donation to the Naval Academy for a state-of-the-art lacrosse facility! Then we tackle the contrasts of MD life: our 2nd worst national commute vs. Columbia being the least sinful city in America. Plus: The Severna Park Golf Center drama, Baltimore's vacant houses, what we're streaming, Eddie Murphy, and the annual Turkey Trot! Why is the real estate market slowing down right now? We break it down! SHOW LINKS: Columbia, MD: the Nation's least sinful city Maryland commuter struggle Naval Academy Lacrosse Facility Severna Park Golf Center News Original theme song, Get Around, graciously provided by Mallow Hill [https://mallowhillmusic.com/]. Make sure to check out all of Mallow Hill's music and their tour schedule.  Thanks to our Producers: Brianna Diaz and Paige Hoyer.  * Our favorite local band: Mallow Hill [https://mallowhillmusic.com/]. * Our favorite lifestyle newsletter: wait, also [https://waitalso.com/]