The Naptown Scoop Show

The Naptown Scoop Show

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The Naptown Scoop Show episodes

  • Jennifer Donahoe - Navy veteran & wine/spirits shop owner

    Episode 18: Ryan Sneddon (@lifeof_scoop) and Phil Vendemmia (@philvendemmia) talk to Jennifer Donahoe. Jennifer and her husband, Jerry, bought Mills in 2013. Before them, the same family had owned it for 66 years.

    Links:

    Always want to know what's happening in Annapolis? - You gotta read the Naptown Scoop newsletter

    Still want more Annapolis? - Follow Naptown Scoop on Instagram

    Visit Mills Fine Wine & Spirits at 87 Main Street or online 24/7.

    Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory—owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia


    30 min
  • Bonus episode: Oliver Wood - Touring musician

    When Phil and I started this podcast, we had a meeting where we listed our dream guests. Oliver Wood was one of Phil's. He said, "If he ever comes to Rams Head, we should interview him before the show." Oliver came to Rams Head On Stage recently and that's exactly what Phil did.

    This interview was originally published live on Instagram.

    Links:

    Always want to know what's happening in Annapolis? - You gotta read the Naptown Scoop newsletter

    Still want more Annapolis? - Follow Naptown Scoop on Instagram

    Learn more about Oliver

    Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory—owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia

    10 min
  • Ariana Perez - Storyteller & Global Citizen

    Episode 18: Ryan Sneddon (@lifeof_scoop) and Phil Vendemmia (@philvendemmia) talk to Ariana Perez about what it was like growing up in two different countries, her impact on Annapolis's Latino community through her column with the Capital Gazette, and how she had her own TV show during college.


    Links:

    Always want to know what's happening in Annapolis? - You gotta read the Naptown Scoop newsletter

    Still want more Annapolis? - Follow Naptown Scoop on Instagram

    Learn more about Ariana

    Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory—owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia

    30 min
  • Alex Manfredonia: the Mastermind behind Eastport's favorite small plates
    Episode 17: Ryan Sneddon (@lifeof_scoop) and Phil Vendemmia (@philvendemmia) talk to Vin 909 owner Alex Manfredonia about the 20 years he spent cutting his teeth in San Francisco's finest restaurants, why he hasn't opened a new restaurant (yet...), why Vin doesn't take reservations (it's not why you think), and their rockstar new chef, Brett Halfpap.
    Links:
    - Always want to know what's happening in Annapolis? You have to read the Naptown Scoop newsletter.
    - Still want to know more about what's happening in Annapolis? Follow Naptown Scoop on Instagram and Facebook.
    - Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory—owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia
    29 min
  • Travis Pastrana: Jumping Ego Alley, Military-grade Concussion Research, How He Prepares Better than Anyone Else, & More

    Episode 16: Ryan Sneddon (@lifeof_scoop) and Phil Vendemmia (@philvendemmia) talk to Annapolis' (the world's?) greatest action hero, Travis Pastrana, about how he started riding dirt bikes, Mayor Gavin Buckley's campaign promise to let him jump a car over Ego Alley, his greatest competitive advantage, and so much more.

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    Links:

    *Do you love Annapolis and always want to know what's happening? Check out Naptown Scoop's newsletter.

    *Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory—owned by co-host Phil

    31 min
  • Maddie Smith - Social Media superstar - #015

    Maddie Smith is the creator of DMV Food Finds on Instagram and Optionality DC, a boutique marketing firm specializing in the Washington DC market. She’s also the manager of the Naptown Scoop instagram page.

    If you love this podcast, be sure to check out Naptown Scoop's newsletter and Instagram. Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory, owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia.

    28 min
  • #014 - Natalie Franke - Chief Evangelist at Honeybook

    Natalie Franke is an author, former small business owner, and chief evangelist at Honeybook. Along with her husband, Hugh, Natalie created the Rising Tide Society—a worldwide group of thousands of entrepreneurs seeking community.

    In this episode, we talked about how Natalie was making six figures before she even graduated college, why Honeybook acquired her Facebook group making no revenue, and why she's a self-described "Mama bear for small business."

    If you love this podcast, be sure to check out Naptown Scoop's newsletter and Instagram. Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory, owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia.

    31 min
  • #013 - Mayor Gavin Buckley

    In his time at the helm of Annapolis, Gavin has taken on projects like rebuilding the Hillman Garage, raising City Dock to fight climate change, and reducing the number of cars on the road.


    In this episode, we talked about:

    How Gavin and his partners turned West Street into a thriving arts and restaurant district, why he has a pontoon boat on Spa Creek, and how spraying suntan lotion on Mediterranean beachgoers led him to America...


    If you love this podcast, be sure to check out Naptown Scoop's newsletter and Instagram. Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory, owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia.

    30 min
  • #012 - Steve Anderson - Owner of Third Eye Comics and Games

    That’s Steve Anderson, owner of Third Eye Comics and Games. Third Eye is one of the largest comic book shops in the United States. It’s also the best place is Annapolis for anything you might describe as nerdy or nostalgic.

    On this episode, we talked about

    • How Third Eye has 7 locations and Steve doesn’t even have a high school degree
    • FunkoPops, Q Poskets, and other non comic book products at Third Eye
    • Why Third Eye is such an awesome place to work

      • If you love this podcast, be sure to check out Naptown Scoop's newsletter and Instagram. Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory, owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia.

      30 min
    • #011 Heather Cassity - Executive Director of The Annapolis Light House

      That’s Heather Cassity, executive director of The Annapolis Light House—a homelessness prevention center. Heather followed a former boss to The Annapolis Light House in 2017. Five years later, Heather now has that former boss’s job.

      On this episode, we talked about:

      • Heather’s time in the Navy
      • Why the Annapolis Light House runs a restaurant
      • And How you and even your kids can make a difference at the Annapolis Light House

        • Let’s get to it.

        If you love this podcast, be sure to check out Naptown Scoop's newsletter and Instagram. Also be sure to check out Yoga Factory, owned by Ryan's co-host, Phil Vendemmia.

        26 min

      About The Naptown Scoop Show

      From the publisher's feed

      Sharing the stories of the most interesting people in Annapolis–from your favorite chefs and business magnates to farmers and musicians. Hosted by Ryan Sneddon, publisher of Naptown Scoop and Phil Vendemmia, owner of Yoga Factory. Visit Phil at 1901 West Street, Annapolis, MD.