Hayden Ort-Ulm joins us again(ep.18) to kick off the holiday season. Hayden is a second generation Christmas Tree Farmer at Pleasant Valley Tree Farm located in Stringtown PA. Hayden describes the different species of trees they offer at the farm, ensuring there is a tree for every person. They have pre-cut, cut your own, and live trees that you can plant and enjoy year round. Have you ever wondered how to keep your tree looking fresh through the holiday season, Hayden has the answers!

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Mairead Farrell joins us today from the Children's Literature Center at Frostburg State University. Mairead is here to discuss all of the wonderful events that the CLC hosts each year to encourage life long reading in children. The center has been active in the community since 1985 and they are still hosting fantastic events annually. December 5th, 2015 marks the 12th annual Storybook Holiday in Frostburg, this event involves the whole community of Frostburg and the students at the university to host an event full of fun and excitement for the whole family.

Would you like to be an elf? Volunteer HERE

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Mike Edelman joins us on our 50th episode!! Mike is a local blacksmith who in the past few months has written a book Experiments in Blacksmithing and started a fantastic jewelry line called Ladies of Iron ; bold jewelry for bold women. Mike is a contemporary blacksmith where the emphasis is on the artist and creative use of the medium. He is best known for creating unique high quality metalwork all one of a kind and hand-made by the artist. Works range from garden sculptures, gates, functional furniture, wearable sculpture, and unique metal wall art.

Mike would love for everyone to hit some metal and make things so he offers various workshops throughout the year. Make sure to check his website for more information.

M. Edelman Website

Frostburg's new main street manager joins us on todays show! Jessica a Frostburg native is able to express all of the amazing things this town has to offer and all of the exciting new events on the horizon. We discuss the partnership between the city and Frostburg State University for the new mural project as well as the annual Story Book Event. Jessica is new to her position but has hit the ground running and is very excited to make a positive difference in her hometown.

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Frostburg First Website

Frostburg First Facebook Page

Dr. Matthew Allaway is featured on this weeks podcast to discuss the important issues associated with men's health. Matthew discusses various mens health issues that can affect men at different ages from low testosterone, ED, cancers of the testicle, and prostate health. We are very fortunate that Dr. Allaway was able to paint a broad picture on these basic mens health issues and hopefully provide a basic understanding of mens health issues that will empower people to discuss mens health issues and seek treatment when needed.

Dr. Allaway has a succesful urology practice located in Cumberland Maryland, and his approach to patient care is centered on respect and appreciation for the complexity of the human body. Matthew strongly believes in providing a holistic and integrative approach to the treatment of urologic disorders so the body may heal itself.

For more information visit

Urology Associates of Cumberland

American Urological Association

This episode marks our 1 year anniversary of Record. Talk. Listen. Michael Thompson, a veteran of the show joins us for his fourth appearance and Tim Gallagher with a healthy appetite for podcasts. We have put together a showcase of our favorite shows we listen to on a regular basis and enjoy. This episode takes a turn to the reflective as we discuss some of our favorite episodes of RTL over the past year, and where we want to take the podcast in the future.

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Make sure share the love and check out the links below to Podcasts mentioned on the show.

This American Life Ira Glass

WTF- with Marc Maron

Joe Rogan experience

The Nerdist Podcast- Chris Hardwick

Dan Carlin - Hardcore History

Bill Burr - Monday Morning Podcast

WNYC- Podcasts

RadioLab

Invisbilia

The Sporkful

Here's the Thing with Alec Baldwin

Serial

The Moth Radio Hour

Cosmic Lion Radio- Eli Schwab

Marci joins us for episode 46, she is the assistant director of development for tourism in State of Maryland. She tells us how she was recruited to work for the State and all of the amazing opportunities that the tourism office provides. Marci again sheds a light on how lucky we are to live in a state with such a rich history. The tourism office helps drive people to small towns and contributes to our local economy so the next time you see someone from out of town make sure to give them a warm welcome and thank them for visiting.

Make sure to listen and visit their website to plan your next adventure.

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We were privileged enough to speak to Chris Sloan director of the Allegany Arts Council. We talked about all of the annual events that the Art's Council hosts, including the Art Sale and Tour featuring 24 local artists and their studios over two weekends. October 17-18 and 24-25 . The Arts Council offers opportunities to local and national artists to exhibit in their gallery. Chris also speaks to where he would like to see the arts community grow and the how the Arts Council can be leading the charge. The Arts council is a member based organization and a great place to volunteer in your community, you can help keep this area alive with the arts!

Make sure to check out their other popular annual events: Plein Air, The Wills Creek Survey, Photographic Competition

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Jody joins us today and is playing live in studio an RTL first. Jody has been playing music since the age of 13 and his talent was nurtured throughout high school and college. Jody is a stringed instrument instructor and inspiring and nurturing his own students talents. Jody has played in several successful bands over the years spanning all genres of music. You can see Jody live with his current bluegrass band Grand Ol' Ditch.

We were very honored to have Kelli Allaway joins us on todays show episode #43. Kelli is very active in our community especially in her philanthropic endeavors with many local organizations. Kelli recently opened her dream retail store Mixx. Mixx is located at 183 Center Street Cumberland, MD. Mixx is a fashion forward boutique featuring vintage styles and contemporary silhouettes. Kelli tells us how she started in Boone County WV to Allegany County.

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