Sitting down with Hollie Stephenson from Guinness, Judy Neff from Checkerspot, and Yasmin Karimian from Suspended, we discuss the stigmas and stereotypes women face in the craft beer industry—and world at large.

Lifelong Maryland resident Lefty Kreh passed away last March at the age of 93, but he spent his long, exciting life changing the face of fly-fishing as we know it, transforming a storied but staid sport into an approachable art form for both men and women. Tony and Dee Tochterman of Tochterman’s Fishing Tackle and Candy Thompson, formerly of the Baltimore Sun and the Department of Natural Resources, join the podcast to share stories about Lefty's life and legacy.

We sit down with designer Bishme Cromartie to discuss his upbringing in Baltimore, the fashion that inspires him, trends he loves and hates, and his exciting future ahead.

Chef Cindy Wolf, co-owner and executive chef of Charleston in Baltimore, joins the podcast to talk about her early days in the kitchen, all those James Beard Award nominations, what it was like to cook for Julia Child, and what dishes have become tradition around the holidays.

Jessica Henkin and Laura Wexler of Stoop Storytelling join us to talk about 13 years of their storytelling series. The duo shares how the series started, some of their most memorable stoop speakers, what made audiences laugh and cary, and how storytelling has evolved in the age of new media and podcasts.Host: Max WeissProducer/Editor: Michelle HarrisProducer: Jess MayhughEngineer: Jon Timian

The Goucher Prison Education Partnership offers men and women incarcerated in Maryland an opportunity to pursue a college education. GPEP's director Amy Roza, Goucher Associate Professor Steve DeCaroli, and former student Sanford Barber join us to discuss the advantages of college courses in prison, how the program has grown, some of the most popular courses, and the success of the program's former students.

Baltimore Police Department spokesman T.J. Smith and Northern District Commander Maj. Richard Gibson join us to talk about their backgrounds, the current culture in the police department, and how to attract and retain good cops. The BPD has recently come under even more scrutiny—dealing with issues ranging from the Gun Trace Task Force, Det. Sean Suiter's death, overtime theft charges, controversial body camera footage, and a homicide rate that remains one of the highest in the country.See the story we're revisiting: baltimoremagazine.com/2017/4/10/who-wants-to-be-a-cop-now-the-baltimore-police-department-reforms-its-cultureHost: Ron CassieProducers: Michelle Harris, Jess MayhughEngineering: Jon Timian

Janelle Diamond and Megan Isennock talk about raising their families in Baltimore City, the advantages of urban living, and how parenting is the ultimate balancing act. Plus, hear tips on the best kids' activities, places to shop, and family-friendly restaurants where you and the little ones can actually both enjoy the experience.

Sharon Love, Lexie Hodges, and One Love Foundation executive director Susie Chase join us to talk about the legacy of Yeardley Love, who was killed by her former boyfriend in May of 2010. In her honor, the Love family has dedicated their life's work to creating awareness about the dangers of relationship violence and educating the public about what a healthy relationship looks like.

Maryland Film Festival director Jed Dietz and Baltimore filmmaker Matt Porterfield join us for a preview of this year's festival and a discussion of portraying Baltimore on film. The two chat about the most exciting movies at this year's event, how to properly capture Baltimore on the big screen, and the best advice John Waters ever gave them.