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Behind the Spires

City of Frederick (MD)

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.

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All Episodes

00:43:44

Episode 027 - Parking in Frederick, Steve Johnson &...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/12/03

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!

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00:40:25

Episode 026 - Housing and Human Services, Stuart...

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2025/11/10

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.

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00:35:31

Episode 025 - The Frederick Youth Council Rises...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/10/31

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!

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00:32:24

Episode 024 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jodee Rudy

Behind the Spires ·

2025/10/27

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!

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00:50:20

Episode 023 - Frederick PD Recruitment, Corporal Deb...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/10/20

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!

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00:44:51

Episode 022 - The Frederick Community Health Center,...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/10/06

In this episode, Molly and Ed get 21ccs of health knowledge shots, and they learn all about the services provided by the Frederick Community Health Center with special guest Kimether Redmon, a nurse practitioner with the Health Center!

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00:42:25

Episode 021 - The Frederick Municipal Airport, Andrew...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/09/23

In this episode, Molly and Ed soar the skies behind the spires to have a chat with the always amazing Andrew Moore, Airport Manager, and Shon Dempsey, Assistant Airport Manager. If you ever wanted to learn about some interesting Airport facts, like all the famous people who've touched down there, to getting the low-down on this year's Festival of Flight, the 21st episode of Behind the Spires is for you!

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00:58:35

Episode 020 - The City's Brand New Street Sweeper,...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/09/08

In this ULTRA episode, Molly and Ed have a chat with the wonderful Jennifer Hammond of our Stormwater Management team about how street sweeping protects our neighborhoods and waterways! We then sit down with local artist Taurean "Mr. T" Washington, who is bringing the city's new street sweeper to life in a whole new way through an upcoming children’s activity book about street sweepers.

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00:37:00

Episode 019 - The Literacy Council of Frederick...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/08/25

In this episode, Molly and Ed have a chat with the lovely Denise Hill and Andrew West of the Literacy Council of Frederick County!

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00:32:46

Episode 018 - Vote Frederick, Phyllis Hane

Behind the Spires ·

2025/08/11

In this episode, Molly and Ed sit down and discuss city elections with our wonderful City Clerk, Phyllis Hane! We talk everything about elections and even starring roles in fun city videos!

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00:38:14

Episode 017 - Public Art, Laila Jadallah

Behind the Spires ·

2025/08/04

In this episode, Molly and Ed chat with the City of Frederick's very own Manager of Arts and Culture, Laila Jadallah, about her history and all the cool art we see around our beautiful city!

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00:37:30

Episode 016 - National Night Out, Sam Long, Sgt....

Behind the Spires ·

2025/07/28

In this episode, Molly and Ed chat with organizers behind this year's National Night Out event, which takes place on August 5, 2025, 6-8pm.#frederickmd #cityoffrederick #behindthespires #inSPIREfrederick #jointhestory #nationalnightout

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00:38:49

Episode 015: Seniorscapes, Dr. Sue Paul

Behind the Spires ·

2025/07/14

In this episode, our dynamic duo is reunited, as they speak to the amazing Dr. Sue Paul about the Seniorscapes project here in Frederick!

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00:39:11

Episode 014: National Clustered Spires High Wheel...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/07/08

In this episode, Molly is joined by producer Lance, as they host Frederick's "power couple" - Eric and Jeanne Rhodes, who discuss the National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race that will be taking place again in downtown Frederick, July 12, 2025.

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00:35:48

Episode 013 - The New FPD Headquarters

Behind the Spires ·

2025/06/27

In this episode, Molly takes a tour of the new Frederick Police Department Headquarters with FPD Public Information Officer, Sam Long. They then speak with Chief Jason Lando and Captain Aaron Lapp of FPD to discuss the opening of this new facility.

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00:28:12

Bonus Episode - Featuring Portia Wu

Behind the Spires ·

2025/06/12

In this bonus episode of Behind the Spires, we talk with Portia Wu, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor.

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00:42:57

Episode 012 - A Discussion with Good Morning...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/06/09

In this episode, Ed and Molly speak with Good Morning Frederick host, Dani Gurrie as we get the low down on doing a local morning show here in Frederick! Plus, our dynamic duo continues to update us on all the local things happening in our city!

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00:40:30

Episode 011 - A Discussion with the Training...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/05/27

In this episode, Ed and Molly speak with the City of Frederick's Training Coordinator with the Office of Risk, Safety, and Compliance, Jeana Panarella! We get the 411 on when to call 911 for stop the bleed and cpr training! Plus we learn more about some additional safety tips for home.Plus, our dynamic duo continues to update us on all the local things happening in our city!

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00:36:17

Episode 010 - A Discussion with the Manager of...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/05/12

In this episode, Ed and Molly speak with the City of Frederick's Manager of Opportunity and Transformation, Ericka Rohrbaugh! We all learn about Good Jobs, Great Cities, development of the Youth Center, the 12-24 Collaborative, and so much more!Plus, our dynamic duo continues to update us on all the local things happening in our city!

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00:31:58

Episode 009 - A Discussion with the Manager of...

Behind the Spires ·

2025/04/28

In this episode, Ed and Molly travel back in time with our very own Manager of Historic Preservation, Christina Martinkosky! We all learn about the Sites of Enslavement Project, Henry Williams, and a whole lot more on this episode. Plus, our dynamic duo continues to update us on all the local things happening in our city!

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