The Middleburg Podcast

S3E14 - Seven Loaves Celebrates the Season of Giving

On this the season finale of The Middleburg Podcast our intern, Foxcroft graduate Ellie Wicht, takes over the show as host, producer and editor. Ellie joined us in April in her gap year before she heads to Boston University to study film. Ellie suggested the perfect guest this holiday season when she interviewed Caroline Hemsley from Seven Loaves about the food pantry that takes care of those in need in and around Middleburg. Ellie also has her pick of the highlight events this month, which kicks off with the popular tree lighting followed by the Christmas Parade. Pick up an events calendar for the month in stores around town for more details of what’s happening this holiday season. The Middleburg Podcast will be back in the spring so until then thank you all for listening, have a wonderful holiday, and a happy and healthy New Year. Hosts: Ellie Wicht & Chris Stafford Produced and edited by Ellie Wicht. Email: middleburgpodcast@gmail.com [https://gmail.com] Visit Seven Loaves at sevenloavesmiddleburg.org

S3E13: Middleburg's New Town Hall

On this month’s episode, Chris & Ellie visited the new Town Hall and Police Department on October 30 where Town Manager Danny Davis gave them a guided tour of the building as it moves to its final phase of development. Ellie leads the way with our featured interview in her penultimate episode before she leaves for uni. And she also has a pick of what’s coming this month around town, which kicks off with the annual Mille Miglia car event on November 2-4 culminating in the timed races on Saturday afternoon from the Pink Box to Old Ox. Hosts: Chris Stafford & Ellie Wicht Visit The Middleburg Podcast on Facebook. Email middleburgpodcast@gmail.com [https://gmail.com] with any suggestions for guests, topics and events.

S3E12: Madison Street Welcomes New Stores

October in Middleburg has begun with a frenzy of activity in glorious fall weather as Madison Street welcomes new and diverse stores to tempt residents and visitors alike. This month, Ellie has been out with her recorder to talk to two of those new shop-keepers. We hear from Rebecca Kidder at Federal & Black, and Mary Beth Morrell at Middleburg Books. With the ribbon cutting taking having taken place at the end of September, Ellie finds out more about these latest additions to the town, the people behind the counter and what customers can expect. Ellie also has her pick of some of the events coming up this month, which includes the Chili Cook-Off on October 13 and of course there’s something spooky going on with Halloween as Ellie explains. Host: Chris Stafford & Ellie Wicht The Middleburg Podcast is on Facebook where you can leave your comments, questions and suggestions. And you can reach us via email at middleburgpodcast@gmail.com.

S3E11: Mexico Comes to Middleburg

September is here and so is the fall season when Middleburg hosts a number of regular events, plus some new activities that have been added to the schedule. Foxcroft graduate and its new Assistant Field Hockey Coach, Ellie Wicht, has made her selection for you in the About Town segment. Meanwhile, Chris Stafford talked to Maria Ayala, Co-founder of CDMX, the new Mexican restaurant on East Washington Street. Maria shares the background to CDMX, which already has a sister restaurant in Winchester. We hear about the culture and cuisine that is authentically Mexican. Maria points out that they welcome feedback to this latest dining addition to Middleburg so they meet the needs of the community. Hosts: Chris Stafford & Ellie Wicht Email: middleburgpodcast@gmail.com [https://gmail.com] with any comments and suggestions for news or guests on the show. Join The Middleburg Podcast page on Facebook.

S3E10: Secretariat is Coming to Town

On this month’s episode Ellie has an update on the proposed future use of the Mickey Gordon Park from Mayor Bridge Littleton as well as some of the reaction on social media. And as usual Ellie has news of what’s happening in August in her About Town segment which includes the Annual Sidewalk Sale and the Family Reunion at Salamander. Plus Chris talks to Laura Smith, Executive Director of Loudoun Therapeutic Riding who is organizing the events surrounding the visit of the Secretariat statue to Middleburg on August 8-9. Hosts: Chris Stafford & Ellie Wicht Produced by Hollowell Studios Email: middleburgpodcast@gmail.com [https://gmail.com] Facebook: The Middleburg Podcast