A culture & community podcast created by Aaron Dante to record the fascinating life stories of his friends, family and people that have stories that need to be told! Come along on this journey with Human Interest Stories
Episodes
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Nopixafterdark EP 159: Koco's Pub has won many awards for best crab cake in Baltimore. I sat down with the owner Marcela and the kitchen manager Eric to learn more about the Koco's. Kocos's is located in NorthEast Baltimore on Harford Rd. We discuss how Koco's is a family owned business and how long they have been around. We talk about local sourced crab meat, the special mix ingredients, and how the Mayor of Baltimore loves getting the double crab cakes platter. People drive from Philadelphia, Virginia and all over for their crab cakes.
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IG Kocos_pub FB Koco's pub
www.kocospub.com
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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.openworksbmore.org
Zinnia Films. www.zinniafilms.com
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Aaron sat down with Allie Smith the owner of Bramble Bakery Co. for this episode.
In the past if you saw a long line wrapped around the corner at the Waverly Farmers Market in Baltimore, most likely people were in line for Bramble. People in Baltimore love Bramble Bakery Co and once you taste their baked goods you know why right away. Bramble Bakery Co has a new home in Northeast Baltimore and I had that opportunity to speak with Allie about how she started her business.
Thank you
This is must watch episode.
https://bramblebakingco.com
IG: @bramblebakes
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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.openworksbmore.org
Zinnia Films. www.zinniafilms.com
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
EP 157: Aaron sat down with Jamie Reisinger from Reisinger Performance Nutrition. We discuss about why she wanted to become a Sports Nutritionist and why good & healthy balanced lifestyle can work. We talk about Macros, Cross-fit, alcohol drinking diets and Reisinger Performance Nutrition 90 Day SHREDS Program that I will be participating in the beginning of 2022. Good conversation during the holiday.
Thank you Jamie for coming on the NoPixAfterDark Podcast
IG jamie_reisinger
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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.openworksbmore.org
Zinnia Films. www.zinniafilms.com
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Tis’ the Season of Giving Thanks, Gratitude, and Spending Time with Family! This is one of the best times of the year!🦃🍁🍽
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🎧Aaron Dante (@nopixafterdark pod)
🎧Charmyra E Fleming (The Purple Charm Experience Pod) &
Members of @charmcitycollectivemedia have come together yet again, for a very special Thanksgiving Holiday podcast collaboration.
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On this episode, Aaron and Mai talk about our most memorable Thanksgiving memories, what we enjoy most about the Thanksgiving Holiday, what we are most thankful for this Thanksgiving, and more! We share many of our experiences and love of fellowshipping with family during this special time of year!
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We hope that you will check it out!
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#creativecalfuray #thepurplecharmexperience #nopixafterdark #Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2021 #TurkeyandDressing #podcastersofinstagram #podcasts #blackpodcasters #blackpodcasts #baltimore #baltimorepodcasts #frederickmd
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.openworksbmore.org
Zinnia Films. www.zinniafilms.com
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
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
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
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.openworksbmore.org
Zinnia Films. www.zinniafilms.com
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
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 partnering with NoPixAfterDarkPodcast on this episode.
ticket info below
https://theciaa.com/tournaments/?id=208&path=basketball_champ
www.visitbaltimore.org
www.nopixafterdark.com
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
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
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
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.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.openworksbmore.org
Zinnia Films. www.zinniafilms.com
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
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
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
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 https://www.sienaleigh.com
Fishnet. www.eatfishnet.com
RYKMS: https://www.facebook.com/RYMKSBaltimore/
Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org
Zinnia Films
www.zinniafilms.com