The Mainstreet Podcast

We'd like to thank all our listeners, guests, and those of you who supported either financially or by sharing episodes of Mainstreet with your friends. Most of all, thank you for listening!  Steve and I have enjoyed our conversations with the people of Harford County ... and beyond. What began, essentially, as a way to occupy ourselves during the early days of the pandemic gradually became a regular part of our lives for more than three years. Our original goal was to do 100 episodes. We finish with 125 -- not a bad run.  We might at some point resume the podcast. That possiblity always exists.  Even if that doesn't happen, however, we'd just like everyone to know how much we appreciate you taking the time listen to our conversations over the past three years! Support the showPlease consider supporting The Mainstreet PodcastPatreonBuy Me A CoffeeMainstreet on the web and social mediaWebsiteFacebookTwitterInterested in sponsoring Mainstreet or have guest suggestions, please email us at: [email protected]

Crisfield native Scott Ward stops by Mainstreet to talk about growing up in a small town on Maryland's Eastern Shore, the brotherhood of firefighters, and his enduring love for baseball.  Support the showPlease consider supporting The Mainstreet PodcastPatreonBuy Me A CoffeeMainstreet on the web and social mediaWebsiteFacebookTwitterInterested in sponsoring Mainstreet or have guest suggestions, please email us at: [email protected]

Author Richard Chizmar stops by Mainstreet to talk about his celebrated career as a prolific essayist and writer of horror and mysery short stories, novels, and screenplays.  He is  the founder of Cemetery Dance Publications and editor/publisher of Cemetery Dance magazine.  Perhaps best-known in Harford County for his locally-inspired Chasing The Boogeyman, Richard also co-wrote with Stephen King the novella Gwendy's Button Box. Despite his international following and acclaim, Richard still calls Harford County home. Like his friend and sometimes collaborator, the actor Johnathon Schaech (episode 88), Richard credits the strong work ethic he learned from growing up and playing sports in working-class Edgewood for paving the way to his future success as a writer and publisher. This is Richard Chizmar's story and we're proud to share it on Mainstreet.Follow this link to learn more about Richard Chizmar. https://richardchizmar.com/?rc=1Please visit our sponsorsYour Pet AuPairWebsite: https://www.belairaupair.com/Mainstreet listeners receive 10% off your first invoice! Nelco Video Transfer ServiceWebsite: http://www.nelcovideo.com/Mainstreet listeners receive a free tape transfer, a $15 value!Support the showFacebook: @USAMainstreetWebsite: themainstreetpodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/home?lang=enEmail: [email protected] support The Mainstreet PodcastBuy Me A Coffee:Buy Me a Coffee Mainstreet Patreon: patreon.com/mainstreetpodcast

To his legions of local fans, Dennis Schocket is one the hardest working performers in the thriving Harford County music scene.  At any number of local venues, you can catch Dennis performing solo, with special guests such as Rob Fahey, or with one of his bands -- Starbelly, 1974, The Atomic Light Orchestra (AL0) and Fabtastic Four. Under appreciated, however,  is Dennis's talent for creating complex harmonies and lilting melodies in the service of intricate pop songs that bring to mind  the music of Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney. Dennis makes a return visit to Mainstreet to talk about his new solo album "Weathervane," to be released in April on Tall Boy records, and an upcoming tour with his band Starbelly.  Will Dennis, or any of the gifted local musicians he's been associated with over the years, someday win a Grammy? Find out what Dennis thinks on this episode of Mainstreet. Please visit our sponsorsYour Pet AuPairWebsite: https://www.belairaupair.com/Mainstreet listeners receive 10% off your first invoice! Nelco Video Transfer ServiceWebsite: http://www.nelcovideo.com/Mainstreet listeners receive a free tape transfer, a $15 value!Support the showFacebook: @USAMainstreetWebsite: themainstreetpodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/home?lang=enEmail: [email protected] support The Mainstreet PodcastBuy Me A Coffee:Buy Me a Coffee Mainstreet Patreon: patreon.com/mainstreetpodcast

We are pleased to welcome back to Mainstreet one of our favorite guests,  Forest Hill's very own "Queen of Pie," Sandy Kempton, from the Kempton Cottage Bakery.  Sandy talks about some new creations from her magical oven and muses about the possibility of someday opening a shared kitchen to Harford County. Investors, are you listening?  Follow The Kempton Cottage Bakery on the web and social media.  KCB WebsiteKCB on FacebookKCB on InstagramPlease visit our sponsorsYour Pet AuPairWebsite: https://www.belairaupair.com/Mainstreet listeners receive 10% off your first invoice! Nelco Video Transfer ServiceWebsite: http://www.nelcovideo.com/Mainstreet listeners receive a free tape transfer, a $15 value!Support the showFacebook: @USAMainstreetWebsite: themainstreetpodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/home?lang=enEmail: [email protected] support The Mainstreet PodcastBuy Me A Coffee:Buy Me a Coffee Mainstreet Patreon: patreon.com/mainstreetpodcast