The Naptown Scoop Show

Jennifer Donahoe - Navy veteran & wine/spirits shop owner

Episode 18: Ryan Sneddon (@lifeof_scoop [https://www.instagram.com/lifeof_scoop/]) and Phil Vendemmia (@philvendemmia [https://www.instagram.com/philvendemmia/]) talk to Jennifer Donahoe. Jennifer and her husband, Jerry, bought Mills in 2013. Before them, the same family had owned it for 66 years. Links: Always want to know what's happening in Annapolis? - You gotta read the Naptown Scoop newsletter [https://www.naptownscoop.com/] Still want more Annapolis? - Follow Naptown Scoop on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/naptownscoop/] Visit Mills Fine Wine & Spirits at 87 Main Street or online [http://millswine.com/] 24/7. Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory [https://www.yogafactoryannapolis.com/]—owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia

Bonus episode: Oliver Wood - Touring musician

When Phil and I started this podcast, we had a meeting where we listed our dream guests. Oliver Wood was one of Phil's. He said, "If he ever comes to Rams Head, we should interview him before the show." Oliver came to Rams Head On Stage recently and that's exactly what Phil did. This interview was originally published live on Instagram. Links: Always want to know what's happening in Annapolis? - You gotta read the Naptown Scoop newsletter [https://www.naptownscoop.com/] Still want more Annapolis? - Follow Naptown Scoop on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/naptownscoop/] Learn more about Oliver [https://www.oliverwoodmusic.com/] Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory [https://www.yogafactoryannapolis.com/]—owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia

Ariana Perez - Storyteller & Global Citizen

Episode 18: Ryan Sneddon (@lifeof_scoop [https://www.instagram.com/lifeof_scoop/]) and Phil Vendemmia (@philvendemmia [https://www.instagram.com/philvendemmia/]) talk to Ariana Perez about what it was like growing up in two different countries, her impact on Annapolis's Latino community through her column with the Capital Gazette, and how she had her own TV show during college. Links: Always want to know what's happening in Annapolis? - You gotta read the Naptown Scoop newsletter [https://www.naptownscoop.com/] Still want more Annapolis? - Follow Naptown Scoop on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/naptownscoop/] Learn more about Ariana [http://www.perezariana.com/] Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory [https://www.yogafactoryannapolis.com/]—owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia

Alex Manfredonia: the Mastermind behind Eastport's favorite small plates

Episode 17: Ryan Sneddon (@lifeof_scoop) and Phil Vendemmia (@philvendemmia) talk to Vin 909 owner Alex Manfredonia about the 20 years he spent cutting his teeth in San Francisco's finest restaurants, why he hasn't opened a new restaurant (yet...), why Vin doesn't take reservations (it's not why you think), and their rockstar new chef, Brett Halfpap. Links: - Always want to know what's happening in Annapolis? You have to read the Naptown Scoop newsletter. - Still want to know more about what's happening in Annapolis? Follow Naptown Scoop on Instagram and Facebook. - Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory—owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia

Travis Pastrana: Jumping Ego Alley, Military-grade Concussion Research, How He Prepares Better than Anyone Else, & More

Episode 16: Ryan Sneddon (@lifeof_scoop [https://www.instagram.com/lifeof_scoop/]) and Phil Vendemmia (@philvendemmia [https://www.instagram.com/philvendemmia/]) talk to Annapolis' (the world's?) greatest action hero, Travis Pastrana, about how he started riding dirt bikes, Mayor Gavin Buckley's campaign promise to let him jump a car over Ego Alley, his greatest competitive advantage, and so much more. ---- Links: *Do you love Annapolis and always want to know what's happening? Check out Naptown Scoop's newsletter [https://www.naptownscoop.com/]. *Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory [https://www.yogafactoryannapolis.com/]—owned by co-host Phil