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Today’s episode is a collaboration with Public Health on Call with Host Dr.Josh Sharfstien of John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  For this episode, my listeners submitted questions about COVID-19 and Dr. Josh Sharfstein talks through some answers. We  also discuss Baltimore’s unique response to the pandemic and how to think about safe gatherings during the holidays. Check out Public Health on Call on  Apple Spotify Stitcher etc

EP 155: Aaron interviewed WBAL-TV 11 anchor Jason Newton.  We discussed why he went into Broadcast Journalism in college. You might be surprised that Broadcast Journalist was not the what he wanted to do going college. Jason and I talk about 9/11, Baltimore Uprising, and many othering topics during this amazing interview.  Thank You Jason Newton for hanging out at talking with NoPixAfterDarkPodcast. IG: jason_newton11 video Acutevision YouTube https://youtu.be/zsSLuD6YcHU Thank you to my sponsors:                 Zeke's Coffee        www.zekescoffee.com                           Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                                     Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com               Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com                RYKMS:      https://www.facebook.com/RYMKSBaltimore/               Open Works https://www.open

EP 154: Aaron interviewed CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams. . Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams is the first female to serve as Commissioner for the CIAA and first appointed African American female Commissioner representing NCAA Division I, II and III. CIAA stands for Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament will be coming to Baltimore Feb 21-26. Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams tells me about the great history of the conference and how excited fans, universities and student athletes are happy to come to Baltimore. She talked about the amazing culinary scene, the charm and culture that Baltimore has to offer.  Activities will be going on all week from the fan festival at the Baltimore Convention Center to watching the games at Royal Farms Arena. Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams drops alot of jewels and gems in this amazing interview. Thank you Visit Baltimore for partnering with NPixAfterDark Podcast Video by Sv_images  Thank you Visit Baltimore for partne

Part 1 of 2 episodes, Aaron Dante interviewed the President of Bowie State University Dr. Breaux and CEO & President of Visit Baltimore Al Hutchinson in this week episode. We discuss the CIAA’s and how long the league has been around. We talk about the CIAA Mens and Womens Basketball Tournament coming to Baltimore in February 22-26th. Dr Breaux explains how Bowie State University is the host school and the connection the university has with Baltimore City. Al Hutchinson explains how this tournament will be a positive impact on Baltimore City for tourism and people eating, site seeing and staying in the city for the week. Thank you Visit Baltimore for partnering with NoPixAfterDarkPodcast on this episode.  ticket info below  https://theciaa.com/tournaments/?id=208&path=basketball_champ www.visitbaltimore.org www.nopixafterdark.com    

This was NoPixAfterDarkPodcast  second LIVE SHOW in three days. Excited to be back with the people.  Aaron Dante interviewed Alex the Owner of Fire & Rice for the second time.  Fire & Rice is a restaurant located in Waltherson Neigborhood in Northeast Baltimore. The restaurant opened last year in the height of the pandemic. Things did not go as planned for Fire & Rice. Alex tells the group about all of the changes that have taken place since they had open las year. Buckle your seatbelts and listen to what happened and the vision going forward. We hold noting back in this interview. Sushi, Ramen, Soup, Jalapeño’s and more He has a Gofundme for the restaurant. www.fireandricebaltimore.com IG: fireandricebaltimore Thank you to my sponsors:                 Zeke's Coffee        www.zekescoffee.com                           Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                                     Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudiosho

NoPixAfteDark hosted a live a podcast event at Open Works Baltimore for their 5th Anniversary on October 30th. Aaron sat down with Travis Bell the founder and owner on Black Acres Roastery. We spoke about how and why he wanted to start a coffee business, How the pandemic helped him focus on the business and wholesale.  We discuss about being a Black Coffee Roastery and how Representation Matters. We talk about the Roastery opening at Open Works and the new Lexington Market. Thank you to live audience that was on  hand for this live taping.  Thank you Open Works Baltimore for having us speak.  IG:blackacresroastery www.blackacresroastery.com

EP 150: Aaron Dante interviews Stephanie  from EP58. Stephanie and I spoke before the pandemic started not knowing how the Real Estate market would be. She is back to give the audience an update.  We discuss many topics, from housing shortages, sellers market, buying houses with no inspections and more. People leaving the cities. Housing market boom in Northeast Baltimore.  Stephanie Bamberger  Realtor & MBA since 2004  Licensed Maryland & Virginia stephbam4u@gmail.com  cell 410-916-1357 Cummings & Co. Realtors  office 410-823-0033   Charmyra E. Fleming Romance Author Extraordinar IG: creative_calfuray Rio: IG: Actlikemjsmith Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee  www.zekescoffee.com                           Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                                     Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com               Siena Leigh http

EP 149 Aaron Dante sits down with  Maryland State Senator Cory V. McCray. We talk about how got  into politics. How my neighbors have spoke highly of him. What bills he has helped pass and his love for reading books. Tune in this is an episode you don't want to miss.   Cory McCray was elected to represent the 45th Legislative District in the Maryland State Senate in 2018. Since that time, he has been named a “legislator to watch” by The Daily Record and Maryland Matters. Additionally, Cory also serves as First Vice Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. Cory’s story is a uniquely Baltimore story. Like many of us, Cory grew up in a Baltimore whose greatest resource was its hardworking men and women. In spite of that resource, the City often struggled to give those men and women the opportunity they deserved. As a teenager at Fairmount- Harford High School, Cory was also in search of opportunity. After a brief trip down the wrong path as a teenager, he found out about apprenticeships at the age of 18. The r

Aaron Dante interviewed Hagerstown Mayor Emily Keller. Mayor Keller is the first female Mayor of Hagerstown. We discuss why she decided to get into politics, international film festival and what she is working on to make a better future for her citizens. Great conversation that you don’t want to miss.   EMILY KELLER is serving her first term as Mayor.  She was a councilmember during her previous term. She is the owner-operator of the Emily Keller Insurance and Financial Agency - Farmers Insurance. Born and raised in Hagerstown, Emily is a 2004 graduate of South Hagerstown High School and is the proud mother of her 13 year old daughter, Layla. She serves as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ) Liaison for the Mayor & Council. She is active throughout the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Community Rescue Service, Inc, as well as the Board of Trustees for LGIT (Local Government Insurance Trust). Her passion includes advocating for heroin and opioid awareness in the commun

EP 147: Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey We welcome back Baltimore 3rd District Councilman Ryan Dorsey to the show. We discuss about the Northwood Shopping plaza, North Harford Park, Harford Rd Bridge We talk about the Defund the Police, Fire Department, Life events  Councilman Dorsey tells me about his favorite vinyl records he is listening to now. We also discuss legislation that he  is working on in Baltimore City Video of this interview located on YouTube https://youtu.be/qWXKfRgndNw Contributors Charmyra E. Fleming Romance Author Extraordinar  Amber Wendland: North Ave Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee  www.zekescoffee.com                           Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                                     Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com               Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com                Fishnet.     www.e

  E. Brady Robinson is a photographer based in Baltimore, MD. She divides her time between personal art projects and commissioned work. She is the founder of BMORECULINARY. Robinson specializes in shooting food, fashion, fitness, and portraits. Her fine art work is represented by Addison/Ripley Fine Art. Robinson is Instructor of Photography at Goucher College and International Center for Photography in NYC. She also teaches vinyasa yoga. Baltimore is her art home. Robinson received her BFA in photography from he Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore and her MFA in photography from Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Her current series Sk8r GRLS will be on exhibit in January with Maryland Art Place at Hotel Indigo in Baltimore and featured in the next issue of BMOREART. Twitter + IG: @ebradyrobinson

Aaron interviews Artist Sara Smigle from SmiggArt. Sara creates amazing Modern Stain Glass Art. You can see her work all over the US and especially in Maryland. She tells her story on how she did not start off as an artist but went the safer route. She knew her calling was in art and she returned to doing it full-time when the pandemic started. She discussed the art of Stain Glass and the process and how many of her customers want custom orders.   web: www.smiggart.com IG: smiggart Contributor Charmyra E. Fleming Romance Author Extraordinar  Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee  www.zekescoffee.com                           Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                                     Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com               Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com                Fishnet.     www.eatfishnet.com                RYKMS:      h

Aaron interviewed Stephanie Garon an Environmental Artist this week on NoPixAfterDarkPodcast. You don’t have to appreciate art to connect to Baltimore’s Stephanie Garon. People have Told her time after time to “stay in her lane,” she’s following her passion to make her art a reality! We have a great discussion on writing, environmental art, projects she is working on and why she is doing what she wants to do.  IG: garonstudios  Contributor Charmyra E. Fleming Romance Author Extraordinar  Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee  www.zekescoffee.com                           Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                                     Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com               Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com                Fishnet.     www.eatfishnet.com                RYKMS:      https://www.facebook.com/RYMKSBaltimore/            

Aaron talks with Jennifer Murphy about her book First Responder. Jennifer's book has appeared on New York Times, Time, Salon Forbes and many other publications. We discuss why she was inspired to write a book about EMT'S and what they went through during the COVID19 outbreak. She reveals behind the scene stress that Front Line workers went through during COVID. We also discuss the 20th anniversary of 9/11. We reflect on where we were on that day. We both suffered personal losses on that day and afterwards.  website www.gingerlid.com Contributors: Garry O' Neal Jr IG: Seeplandoshow Rio: IG: Actlikemjsmith Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee  www.zekescoffee.com                           Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                                     Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com               Siena Leigh https://www.sienaleigh.com              

Aaron Dante sits down with Brian K Oliver of BEYONDBMORE. Brian desire was to highlight his travels while also promoting positivity. The image of a young black man from Baltimore, especially during that time was one of hopelessness and despair. He has inspired many Black Travelers to follow his every move from his blog and has gave advice on places to visit. Brian has started a program called "BMore See More" for Baltimore High School students to travel outside of Baltimore. Sit back relax and enjoy the journey on this episode. IG: Beyondbmore www.BeyondBmore.com  Contributors: Garry O' Neal Jr IG: Seeplandoshow Rio: IG: Actlikemjsmith Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee  www.zekescoffee.com                           Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                                     Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com               Siena Leigh https://

Aaron Dante talked with Author Shanna B. Tiayon about her article she wrote for Pipe Wrench Magazine called “If We Can Soar” about the Birmingham Roller pigeons fanciers of South Central LA.  Shanna lives in Montgomery County now but she is originally from Hampton Roads Virginia area. She talks about pitching the her idea to Pipe Wrench Magazine and they loved it. She describes how writing for Pipe Wrench Magazine was so amazing and fulfilling. Pipe Wrench Magazine she says is like having a dinner party with friends reading your article.     https://pipewrenchmag.com www.nopixafterdark.com Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee  www.zekescoffee.com                    Pipe Wrench Mag: www.pipewrenchmag.com                                Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                                     Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.com                                 Charm Craft City Mafia  www.charmcitycraftmafia.com               Si

EP 140: Alanah Nichole Baltimore's GodMother This episode Aaron talks about AFRAM and how is happy to be working with this amazing festival. Comedian Ivan Martin talks about AFRAM and the Baltimore Comedy Festival. Amber the Urban planner talks about the new Census, that came out and what it means for Baltimore and Beyond. Charmyra gives us her inspirational quotes of the day. The Guest of this week is... Alanah Nichole Davis is a mother, essay & columnist, cultural worker, social designer, and philanthropist from The Bronx, NY based in Baltimore MD. Davis earned her Master of Arts in Social Design at Maryland Institute College of Art in 21’ and is affectionately referred to as Baltimore’s Godmother for her ability to foster, support, love, and build everything she touches. Davis is a Leslie King Hammond Graduate Fellow a 2020 Maryland Delaware and DC Press Association awardee and a 2021 recipient of the Fred Lazarus Leadership for Social Change award.   IG: alanahasenteredthechat www.alanahasentere

Aaron Dante (NoPixAfterDarkPod) Charmyra E Fleming ( The Purple Charm Experience Pod) Garry O’Neal Jr (The See Plan Do Show) members of Charmcitycollectivemedia have come together again for another fantastic podcast collaboration. We talk about social and current events that relate to balance. Simone Biles’ decision to take a step back to reset her mental balance which, ultimately adds an unexpected “balance” to the USA team and allow for others a shot to compete for medals. How we the balance within our own lives affect our work, podcast life, and personal lives relationship. We also talk about Charmyra unusual taste for food.  Www.nopixafterdark.com www.seeplandoshow.com   www.creativecalfuray.com     Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee  www.zekescoffee.com                    Pipe Wrench Mag: www.pipewrenchmag.com                                Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                                     Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundst

Aaron interviews Derek one the three Black male owners of the restaurant RYMKS Bar and Grille. We discuss how they purchased a bar during the height of the pandemic. They all have restaurant and business experience that has helped them navigate through the pandemic. The restaurant is located in Little Italy 819 East Pratt Street.  RYMKS is a lively Caribbean and soul food restaurant in the heart of Baltimore's Little Italy neighborhood. We use the best ingredients and provide a warm, inviting atmosphere that keeps people coming back again and again.  https://www.rymks.com IG: rymksbaltimore www.nopixafterdark.com Contributors : Amber : Urban Planner Ivan Martin: Comedian Best of Baltimore   Sponsors: Zeke's Coffee  www.zekescoffee.com                    Pipe Wrench Mag: www.pipewrenchmag.com                                Indu Wellness  www.induwellness.com                                     Maggies Farm  www.maggiesfarm.com                                 FoundStudio Shop  www.foundstudioshop.c