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
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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Thank you to my sponsors:
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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
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
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 rest is history. By 19, he had become a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. By 20, he was a homeowner. Cory continued to meet opportunity halfway, working his way through community college and a bachelor’s degree, all while growing a small business focused on rental properties.
Those years also brought marriage and four loving children, along with a career focused wholly on working families and the communities they hold dear. Cory continues working for his local union and as a community organizer to this day, helping expand the opportunity for a better life to men and women across our City.
In 2014, neighbors across the 45th District elected Cory to represent them in Maryland’s House of Delegates. During his time in the House, leading news outlets like Center Maryland called him one of the most effective freshman legislators in the entire state.
Cory’s approach to public service is listening to his constituents’ problems and then figuring out how to solve them. When his constituents asked for better jobs, Cory passed the ACTION and POWER Apprenticeship Acts, which expands funding for apprenticeships that lead to family supporting careers. When he was asked for a larger investment in public schools, Cory passed legislation that scores school construction funding, so that lawmakers can’t cut Baltimore out of the resources it deserves.
Cory’s neighbors also asked him to make sure that they have a voice in Annapolis. He gave them a voice by passing legislation that restored voting rights to thousands of Marylanders. Just weeks after that victory, Governor Larry Hogan vetoed the bill and again silenced voices at the ballot box that many men and women had found for the first time in decades. But Cory didn’t give up. He returned to the legislature more determined than ever, building a coalition of legislators from across Maryland who overturned the governor’s veto, restoring the voices that Governor Hogan had silenced
As the 45th District’s Senator, Cory is continuing his mission to bring greater levels of resources and equity to the City of Baltimore.
Senator McCray, current, past, and public service assignments below:
Current Assignments
2020 Deputy Majority Whip
2019 Budget and Taxation Committee
2019 Capital Budget Subcommittee, Budget and Taxation Committee
2019 Health and Human Services Subcommittee, Budget and Taxation Committee 2019 Pensions Subcommittee, Budget and Taxation Committee
2019 Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee
2019 Joint Committee on Pensions
2019 Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland
Charmyra E. Fleming Romance Author Extraordinar
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
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
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 community, and she serves as the Chair of Washington Goes Purple, sits on the Board of Directors for the Phoenix Foundation, and the Heroin and Opioid Senior Policy Group- all 4 groups of which advocate for health, wellness and recovery in our area.
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
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.eatfishnet.com
RYKMS: https://www.facebook.com/RYMKSBaltimore/
Open Works https://www.openworksbmore.org
Zinna Films