Behind the Spires

City of Frederick (MD)

5.0 (7)
GOVERNMENT
UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Welcome to Behind the Spires, we are here to bring you this brand new bi-weekly podcast where we will go behind the spires to bring you updates on Frederick projects, policies and events, and each week. On top of that, each episode will have a special guest to help us bring the business of Frederick… forward.

FEB 2

Episode 030 - Frederick Tourism & History, Jake Wynn

Explore Frederick, Maryland with Jake Wynn from Visit Frederick! Ed is out this week so joining Molly is Producer Lance and they have another very special guest in the studio! It’s Jake Wynn, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager at Visit Frederick and they discuss everything that makes Frederick a top travel destination. Discover things to do in Frederick, Maryland, from vibrant public art and historic sites to amazing local restaurants, breweries, and boutiques. Jake shares how Visit Frederick promotes tourism, highlights Carroll Creek Park, and gives a sneak peek into the upcoming USA250 celebrations. Learn about Frederick’s rich Civil War history, Revolutionary War connections, and why heritage tourism is booming. Plus, find out how local businesses and artists can get involved in the America 250th anniversary events. 👉 Plan your trip: https://www.visitfrederick.org🎙 Check out Jake’s podcast: https://wynninghistory.com/public-history-podcast

35 min
JAN 21

Episode 029 - Boomtown, Filmmaker Salyer McLaughlin

In our latest episode, Ed and Molly sit down with Filmmaker Salyer McLaughlin to talk about the history behind his first cinematic release, Boomtown, a movie premiering at the Weinberg Center on January 24, 2026! It’s a docudrama about a little City you may know… Boomtown is inspired by the book "From the Brink to Brilliant." The film centers on a turning point in Frederick’s history in October of 1976. A devastating flood destroyed priceless film, photographs, and historical records… nearly breaking the spirit of the community. For more Boomtown information: https://boomtownfrederick.com/ For Weinberg Center tickets visit: https://weinbergcenter.org/performances/boomtown/

33 min
12/23/2025

Episode 028 - The Public Affairs Special! Jen Gerlock, Lance Duvall, Shana Knight

In this episode, Molly and Ed celebrate the end of the year with some very special guests! Our very own Manager of Public Affairs Jen Gerlock joins us with Podcast Producer, DJ Lazy River, and Production Supervisor Lance Duvall to go over their experiences in 2025 and what they loved best about Behind the Spires! We also have another secret special guest in the closing segment! It's not really a secret but she is definitely one of our very special guests, Community Partnerships Advisor Shana Knight!

41 min
12/03/2025

Episode 027 - Parking in Frederick, Steve Johnson & Lisa Dilda

In this episode, Molly and Ed put a few bucks in the meter to sit down with Steve Johnson & Lisa Dilda with the Parking Department, to talk all about how Frederick handles parking in the city!

44 min
11/10/2025

Episode 026 - Housing and Human Services, Stuart Campbell

In this episode, Molly and Ed sit down with Stuart Campbell, the City’s new Director of Housing and Human Services. With more than 30 years of experience in housing and community development, he brings deep expertise and a passion for helping people move toward stability and opportunity. We’ll talk about his vision for the department, and the programs making a difference in our community every day.

40 min
10/31/2025

Episode 025 - The Frederick Youth Council Rises Again, Muikiio Wafula and Ethan Burks

In this spooky episode, Molly the Narwhal and Ed the Penguin sit down with Muikiio Wafula and Ethan Burks, members of Frederick's very own Frederick Youth Council! They talk about upcoming events and what it's like to be a part of such a great organization!

36 min
10/27/2025

Episode 024 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jodee Rudy

In this episode, Molly and Ed spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Jodee Rudy, a Nurse with the Frederick County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program!

32 min
10/20/2025

Episode 023 - Frederick PD Recruitment, Corporal Deb Kidwell & Samantha Long

In this episode, Molly and Ed get the word out on FPD recruitment! They speak with Corporal Deb Kidwell and making her third BTS appearance, Samantha Long! The crew talks about what they're looking for in recruits, the benefits of becoming an FPD Officer, and some fun factoids in between!

50 min

TRAILER

Episode 000 - Hello from the Behind the Spires Crew

Welcome to Behind the Spires, we are here to bring you this brand new bi-weekly podcast where we will go behind the spires to bring you updates on Frederick projects, policies and events, and each week. On top of that, each episode will have a special guest to help us bring the business of Frederick… forward.

01/29/2025

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Welcome to Behind the Spires, we are here to bring you this brand new bi-weekly podcast where we will go behind the spires to bring you updates on Frederick projects, policies and events, and each week. On top of that, each episode will have a special guest to help us bring the business of Frederick… forward.

Creator

City of Frederick (MD)
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

33
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© City of Frederick (MD)
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