What's the 41YO?

Brian Oliver is described as a travel guru and is aiming to impact Baltimore's youth through travel. This week we chat with him about his travels and what it can mean for Baltimore City residents. 

This episodes is an interview with preacher's kid, Ashley Winkey. Ashley is a young adult striving to share with others that you can be God fearing and lead a very fulfilling life that is free and full of joy. Listen to hear her viewpoint and ideas, then compare them with yours. 

In a more technological savvy world we are always seemingly connected to others and connected to the world—a world in which we check our phones and email before getting out of bed each morning. Therefore, it has become increasingly necessary to reconnect to ourselves, to our spirituality, and to nature. According to Baltimore Magazine, Baltimore's churches, synagogues, and temples—the anchor institutions of the historic immigrant and migrant neighborhoods—have traditionally been the places where people pray, reflect, and take refuge. In this episode, we discuss Frederick Douglass Tree, The Baltimore Basilica, and The Memorial Pool in Druid Hill.  

In this episode, I speak with a former Frederick Douglass student and social worker Marco Brown. He believes the lyrics of hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur song The Rose That Grew From Concrete best describes his life growing up in Baltimore City. 

Did you hear about the rose that grew

On this week's episode, we discuss health and wellness, because good health is wealth. Heart disease is the number one killer for many unfortunate souls; however, proper diet and exercise benefits us all.  Baltimorean and physical trainer Jermaine Edwards of MaineFit chats with us in regards to building a better life by getting physical. 

Musically Yours, What's the 41YO, interviews local artist Cre8tr. The artist shares about the symbolism in his name, gives a message to those who live in Baltimore, and to those who do not.  I present to some and introduce to others: Cre8tr.

Local music in Baltimore can be traced back to 1784 and is still progressive today. Baltimore produces great musical talent and this episodes explores the history of music in the city. Also, Baltimore's local artist Cre8tr is introduced and his music explored. 

Edgar Allan Poe was a literary genius, an acclaimed writer and poet. But how was his life connected to Baltimore? What ties does he have to the city of Baltimore? Edgar Allan Poe’s work was shaped by his experiences in Baltimore and continue to impact the city to this day. 

Where is your favorite carry-out spot? What do you like on your chicken box? This episode explores a Baltimore classic: The Chicken Box. Discover the historical background, favorite chicken box spots, and hear a spoken word poem titled: The Chicken Box! 

This episode explores how the name of this podcast was created: Baltimore's area code and the Baltimore YO!