Fowl Players Radio
387 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWelcome to Fowl Players Radio, an oral history of art, music, entertainment, and pop culture featuring interviews that tell the stories of those who make it happen. Authors, artists, musicians, actors, directors, filmmakers, media personalities- you name it, we've got it! Hosted by Actor/Musician Michael Spedden.(Who is also the host of "The Back of The Rack- The Michael Spedden Show" on 97underground.com which airs every Tuesday at 4pm Eastern Time).
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Episodes
Season 3 Episode 15 The Costas Inn Jazz Notes Series- Rodney Kelley Returns!
May 23, 2019 01:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBSubscribe for FREE on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, listen on Facebook or here http://fowlplayersradio.buzzsprout.com It's Wednesday Night at Costas Inn in Dundalk and we've returned to talk some more with Rodney Kelley! Rodney talked to us about jazz history, what makes him successful, and we got to speak to a few of his band members! Enjoy! www.fowlplayersradio.com www.thefowlplayersofperryville.com #michaelspedden #fowlplayersradio #fowlplayersofperryville @fowl_radio @SpeddenMichael www....
Season 3 Episode 14- The Havre de Grace Jazz and Blues Fest with Suzanne Chadwick
May 18, 2019 16:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBSubscribe for FREE on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, click below to listen here, or follow us on our home page to hear all of our episodes for free- http://fowlplayersradio.buzzsprout.com. Suzanne Chadwick joined us to talk about the upcoming Havre de Grace Jazz and Blues Fest, to be held in Havre de Grace, MD on June 7-9, 2019! Lots of great live acts as well as other activities throughout the town! For more information please see- www.hdgjazzbluesfestival.org www.fowlplayersradio.com www.the...
Season 3 Episode 13- Terra Fermata
May 18, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBSubscribe for Free on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or listen here on Facebook by clicking below, or see all of our shows at http://fowlplayersradio.buzzsprout.com . This week's guest is Terra Fermata! I met with Dave Eske, Dan Lohrfink, Bill Hugo, and Tom McShane at their rehearsal facility near Owings Mills Maryland, had the opportunity to hear some of their material live, and talked about their upcoming shows for this summer and some interesting stories from their past! www.terrafermataband....
Season 3 Episode 13- Terra Fermata
May 18, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBSubscribe for Free on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or listen here on Facebook by clicking below, or see all of our shows at http://fowlplayersradio.buzzsprout.com . This week's guest is Terra Fermata! I met with Dave Eske, Dan Lohrfink, Bill Hugo, and Tom McShane at their rehearsal facility near Owings Mills Maryland, had the opportunity to hear some of their material live, and talked about their upcoming shows for this summer and some interesting stories from their past! www.terrafermataband....
Season 3 Episode 12 The Costas Inn Jazz Notes Series with Carl Filipiak (Part 1)
May 08, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.93 MBSubscribe for Free on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and at http://fowlplayersradio.buzzsprout.com We met Carl Filipiak at Costas Inn this week- we talked about his new album, stories of a lost band mate in Philadelphia, recording at Abbey Road and much more! To hear great live jazz music, come to Costas Inn on Wednesdays! Great Jazz and Great Specials! Wine Down Wednesdays with 1/2 price bottles of wine, and 12 oz Black Angus NY Strip Steak with two vegetables for 18.99. Costas Inn is at 4100 ...
Season 3 Episode 12 The Costas Inn Jazz Notes Series with Carl Filipiak (Part 1)
May 08, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.93 MBSubscribe for Free on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and at http://fowlplayersradio.buzzsprout.com We met Carl Filipiak at Costas Inn this week- we talked about his new album, stories of a lost band mate in Philadelphia, recording at Abbey Road and much more! To hear great live jazz music, come to Costas Inn on Wednesdays! Great Jazz and Great Specials! Wine Down Wednesdays with 1/2 price bottles of wine, and 12 oz Black Angus NY Strip Steak with two vegetables for 18.99. Costas Inn is at 4100 ...
Season 3 Episode 11- The Chorus of the Chesapeake RETURNS!
May 02, 2019 06:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBSubscribe for FREE on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Listen on Facebook. This week we had our very first guests, The Chorus of the Chesapeake Return to Fowl Players Radio! I sat down with Jim Hobbs- Chapter President, and Bill Day- Publicity Chairman to talk about the chorus' past and the present; the birth of the chapter at the YMCA building in Dundalk in 1956, the "Fred King era", Fred King's onstage antics with Jim Hackman, the Chorus goes to England, weekends at Grossinger's, and the new...
Season 3 Episode 10 The Costas Inn Jazz Notes Series with Rodney Kelley
May 02, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBSubscribe for free on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Follow on Facebook at Fowl Players Radio or listen at http://fowlplayersradio.buzzsprout.com This is our second interview in our series "Jazz Notes" recorded at Costas Inn in Dundalk and this week's guest is Rodney Kelley! We had a great time talking and hearing about Rodney's performing career, the folks he's played with and the friends he's made, and we also had a special visit from his son, Rodney Jr.! Enjoy the episode! www.rodneykelleymus...
Season 3 Episode 9- The Costas Inn Jazz Notes Series Featuring David Leoni from Full Circle
May 01, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBSubscribe for free on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Player FM and at http://fowlplayersradio/buzzsprout.com This week we started a special series with Fowl Players Radio- the "Jazz Notes" Series from Costas Inn in Dundalk MD! Our first guest was David Leoni from Full Circle! David has had a long career of performing in bands in the Baltimore area, has taught guitar for many years, and was the owner of Dundalk Music Center. Check it out! Wednesday nights are Jazz Nights at Costas; they have ha...
Season 3-Episode 8- Remembering 97 Underground- With Mike Diamond, Zakk Stone, and Heavy Metal Han
April 08, 2019 00:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBIn honor of National Radio Week we are reissuing this episode from 2019 featuring former (and current) 97 Underground personalities Mike Diamond, Zakk Stone, and Heavy Metal Han!! www.fowlplayersradio.com Subscribe for free on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Player FM- or listen for free by clicking below or following this link-www.fowlplayersradio.com This week we took a stroll down memory lane- talking with Mike Diamond, "Zakk Stone" aka Trey Wilhelm, and "Heavy Metal Han" aka Pete Colussi ...
Season 3 Episode 7 The Return of Kim Yates and Trixie- kimskrypt.com and scarletangelrocks.com
March 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBSubscribe for Free on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Player FM! Kim Yates and her trusty sidekick Trixie return to talk all about the upcoming Haunted Kampout,June 22, 2019 at Kim's Krypt Haunted Mill! She is always full of good news and great stories and is one of the most requested guests by our listeners for encore appearances! Later in the episode, Kim tells us all about the latest Scarlet Angel CD and their CD Release party for Rise Metal Angels on April 13, 2019 at the Sparta Inn in ...
Season 3 Episode 6 Michele Wojciechowski Returns!! This Is My Brave- thisismybrave.org
March 20, 2019 16:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBWe welcome back Michele "Wojo" Wojciechowski- who came by to tell us all about a wonderful event she co-produced called "This is My Brave" which is a program performed by people who suffer from mental illness or have someone in their life that does. There will be essays, stories, songs, and will be held at LeClerc Auditorium at Notre Dame of Maryland University on April 4, 2019 at 4pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at www.thisismybrave.org. The Chorus of the Chesapeake will...
Season 3 Episode 5 Frank Luber- Veteran Broadcaster, News Reporter, Radio and TV Personality
March 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBwww.fowlplayersradio.com In honor of National Radio Day we are reissuing an episode with a beloved member of the Baltimore area broadcasting community, Frank Luber!! This episode is from 2019. He has seen so much in his career- this is a fascinating episode. Hear how Frank interviewed the Beatles, covered Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech (standing next to a talkative Marlon Brando) and stories about colorful Baltimore politicians William Donald Schaefer and Dominic "Mim...
Season 3 Episode 4- Greg Mank- Author of "One Man Crazy!" The Life and Death of Colin Clive
February 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBThis week we interviewed Greg Mank- the author of "One Man Crazy!" the life and death of Colin Clive. the actor who played Dr.Frankenstein in the 1931 film who is known for his famous line "It's Alive!!". If you love horror movies- especially the ones from old Hollywood- you will love Greg Mank! He has written numerous books about the horror movies from the 1930's and 1940's, provided audio commentary on numerous DVDs of these movies, and has appeared on television shows such as E! Mysteries...
Season 3 Episode 3 Mike Diamond- Owner- Manta Ray Records, Operator- Reverb Collective, Musician
January 27, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBMike Diamond is a man who wears many hats- He owns a record company, Manta Ray Records, he operates a music collective called Reverb Collective, and he is the lead singer and guitarist of The Methmatics and the bassist for The Godz! Enjoy our episode, and as a bonus we will get to hear some new material from the Methmatics and The Godz featured on a new compilation to be released by Manta Ray Records on February 18! The Fowl Players of Perryville will be returning to the Western Maryland Sc...
Season 3 Episode 3 Mike Diamond- Owner- Manta Ray Records, Operator- Reverb Collective, Musician
January 27, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBMike Diamond is a man who wears many hats- He owns a record company, Manta Ray Records, he operates a music collective called Reverb Collective, and he is the lead singer and guitarist of The Methmatics and the bassist for The Godz! Enjoy our episode, and as a bonus we will get to hear some new material from the Methmatics and The Godz featured on a new compilation to be released by Manta Ray Records on February 18! The Fowl Players of Perryville will be returning to the Western Maryland Sc...
Season 3 Episode 2 Johnny Daggers and Jeff Forloines "Noctambulist"
January 15, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBJohnny Daggers and Jeff Forloines sat down with me to discuss their latest and greatest- "Noctambulist"- a silent "film noir"! I had the chance to screen it last week and I thought it was superbly done! We discuss the film, the plot, the photography, the cast, and things that inspired Johnny and Jeff such as their favorite movies and TV shows. I will not give away too much here, but I will say it is very enjoyable and well worth seeing! The Fowl Players of Perryville will be returning to t...
Season 3 Episode 2 Johnny Daggers and Jeff Forloines "Noctambulist"
January 15, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBJohnny Daggers and Jeff Forloines sat down with me to discuss their latest and greatest- "Noctambulist"- a silent "film noir"! I had the chance to screen it last week and I thought it was superbly done! We discuss the film, the plot, the photography, the cast, and things that inspired Johnny and Jeff such as their favorite movies and TV shows. I will not give away too much here, but I will say it is very enjoyable and well worth seeing! The Fowl Players of Perryville will be returning to t...
Season 3 Episode 1- John Desmone
January 14, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBWelcome Back and Happy New Year! Fowl Players Radio opens a new season and a new year with director and actor John Desmone! John is respected throughout the Baltimore region for his stage directing work. He holds a degree in theatre from St. Vincent College and has recently directed his 100th show! You will remember him directing such shows as 9 to 5, Nunsense, A Little Night Music, Little Shop of Horrors, Gypsy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Avenue Q, Ruthless! The Musica...
Season 2 Episode 7 John Garner of Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
December 26, 2018 22:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBMERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Welcome to our final episode of the season and of 2018! In this episode John Garner, CEO and General Manager of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and I discussed the upcoming season on the railroad- the types of entertainment that will be featured, the history of the railroad, and more! www.wmsr.com or 1-800-TRAIN50. Beginning January 12, 2019 the Fowl Players of Perryville will be the troupe providing Murder Mystery on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Herb Otter ...
Season 2 Episode 6 Michele Wojciechowski- Author, Comic, Humorist, www.wojosworld.com
November 12, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBThis week's guest is Michele Wojciechowski- Author, comic, humorist- we discussed her book "The Next Time I Move They'll Carry Me Out In A Box" her columns in various publications, some of her favorite interviews, and her website www.wojosworld.com. Baltimore Actors Theatre will be showing Heidi, Sunday, November 18 at 12:30 pm at Oregon Ridge Dinner Theatre. For more information please call 410-337-8519 or www.baltimoreactorstheatre.org. Baltimore Actors' Theatre will be presenting their ...
Season 2 Episode 5 Marty Banghart of Deer Creek Chorale
November 06, 2018 23:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode we met Marty Banghart of Deer Creek Chorale. We sat down in her home studio in White Hall MD and talked about the history of Deer Creek Chorale, past and upcoming performances, her career as a vocal music teacher, and much more! Congratulations to Kim Yates on 25 years of Kim's Krypt Haunted Mill! Soon, it will be Kryptmas Season- www.kimskrypt.com The Chorus of the Chesapeake will he having their fall show- Tribute to Our Veterans- on Saturday, November 10 at the Dundalk K...
Season 2 Episode 4 Amanda Pugh- The Maryland Center for the Arts
October 17, 2018 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBAmanda Pugh, Operations Manager at Maryland Center for the Arts, holds a Master of Arts in Arts Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance from Goucher College. She has worked at MDCFA in marketing, development, grantswriting, program and fundraising event coordination, and volunteer recruitment since 2013. Amanda studied classical ballet since the age of four, and studied and performed cello music since the age of ten. She danced professionally with Doris Humphrey Restora...
Season 2 Episode 3 Quae Simpson
October 08, 2018 04:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBJoin us this week as we talk to a real renaissance man- Quae Simpson! He owns www.qentertainment.net and on that website you can see all that he does- he is a choreographer, dance instructor, vocal coach, piano teacher, cabaret performer, and one heck of a nice guy! I first met Quae about 5 years ago in a production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" in which we performed in the brothers' ensemble. The production was held by "The Suburban Players" at St.Demetrios Greek Orthodo...
Season 2 Episode 2 Meg Bowen
October 01, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBMeg Bowen: a wearer of many hats- Talk Radio Show producer- podcast co-host- singer-songwriter-guitarist-music lover-open mic host. I first met Meg in 2005 playing at an open mic at The Cup Coffee Shop in Churchville, MD. We've performed together quite a bit over the years and we enjoyed catching up with each other today. We reminisced about a lot of open mics we've hosted- the good the bad and the downright ugly- and discussed her work on 21st Century Radio, as well as her co-hosting of a ne...
Season 2 Episode 1 Mike Delss
September 25, 2018 04:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBWelcome to Season 2 of Fowl Players Radio! This week we meet Mike Delss- Podcaster, Wrestling Referee, Ring Announcer, Wrestler, Barbershopper, and Theatre Actor! We talk about all of the things he is involved with wth Maryland Championship Wrestling and the Susquehanna Wrestling Association, his Dirty Ugly Wrestling Podcast- and we discover how much we have in common in the world of Theatre- people we've performed with and productions we've done. A very fun episode!!! The Chorus of the Ches...
Season 1 Episode 9 Behind the Scenes of Kim's Krypt Haunted Mill with Jerry West and Jason Wenger
August 02, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIf you've been to a haunt, you've probably been very impressed with the costumes, props, mazes, and exhibits, but who conceives of, designs, creates and maintains these things? This week we talk to Jerry West and Jason Wenger (as well as Kim Yates) from Kim's Krypt Haunted Mill in Spring Grove PA! Haunt Season is just around the corner!!! www.kimskrypt.com On August 28, 2018 The Chorus of the Chesapeake will be performing both the American and Canadian national anthems at Oriole Park at Camd...
Season 1 Episode 8 Tony Nickolas and The Nicotines
July 19, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBThis week we visit with Tony Nickolas and his band the Nicotines to talk about his new material, old shows, the "Golden Age" of Red House Tavern open mics, nightmare auditions, weird band mates and much more! Attention: Men who like to sing! Join the Chorus of the Chesapeake in singing O Canada and the Star Spangled Banner at an Orioles game at Camden Yards on Tuesday August 28. If you are interested, it's expected that guest singers attend 3 rehearsals. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday eve...
Season 1 Episode 8 Tony Nickolas and The Nicotines
July 19, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBThis week we visit with Tony Nickolas and his band the Nicotines to talk about his new material, old shows, the "Golden Age" of Red House Tavern open mics, nightmare auditions, weird band mates and much more! Attention: Men who like to sing! Join the Chorus of the Chesapeake in singing O Canada and the Star Spangled Banner at an Orioles game at Camden Yards on Tuesday August 28. If you are interested, it's expected that guest singers attend 3 rehearsals. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday eve...
Season1 Episode 7 The Fowl Players of Perryville
July 11, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBI spent this episode answering the question- who ARE the Fowl Players of Perryville? Well, I was able to get some of the crew together; I, Jill Redding, Adam Long, and Diane Maistros sat down and had a fun chat about our performing histories, stories of disastrous auditions, mistaken identities, when the unspeakable happens during shows, and much much more! The Fowl Players of Perryville will be performing on the Black Eyed Susan in Havre de Grace MD on July 21, August 11, and September 22. ...
Season 1 Episode 6 Ricky Siegert- Artist- Owner of "Inferno Designs"
July 03, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBwww.fowlplayersradio.com Here is a re-run; a "Best of" episode featuring my good old friend Ricky Siegert. This episode first aired 3 years ago in July, 2018. I talked with Ricky about his brand new photography exhibit that opened on June 9 (of that year)at the Marski Bar in Baltimore, at the corner of Foster Avenue and Clinton Street, running through July 14. We also talked about Baltimore nostalgia, growing up in Dundalk, and lots of other fun things. Enjoy! Subscribe for free at www.fo...
Season 1 Episode 6 Ricky Siegert
July 03, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBI talked with Ricky about his brand new photography exhibit that opened on June 9 at the Marski Bar in Baltimore, at the corner of Foster Avenue and Clinton Street, running through July 14. We also talked about Baltimore nostalgia, growing up in Dundalk, and lots of other fun things. Enjoy! The Fowl Players of Perryville will be performing on the Black Eyed Susan in Havre de Grace, MD on July 21, August 11, and September 22, 2018. For more details and ticket sales please see www.blackeyedsus...
Season 1 Episode 5 Scarlet Angel
June 26, 2018 04:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBScarlet Angel has been rocking the Mid Atlantic region for nearly 3 decades now, and they are just full of good news! They are releasing a new CD with new members Abby Otradovec and Barry Bergoffen (as well as long standing members Kim Yates and Michelle Armiger) that they plan to have out..."this year"... We also discussed some band history- how I and Scarlet Angel first crossed paths in the 1980's, how the current line up came to be, and much much more! For information on shows, the cd rel...
Season 1 Episode 4 Singer-Songwriter Anna Lynn Atwater
June 19, 2018 04:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBMaryland native Anna Lynn Atwater has been living in Los Angeles for the last several years and performing as a singer-songwriter. I caught up with her recently and we talked about her very exciting new material, and reminisced about her past; attending Baltimore Actors' Theatre Conservatory, performing at Oregon Ridge Dinner Theatre, attending AMDA in New York City and Los Angeles. She will be performing this week; June 23, 2018 at the Pig n' Whistle in Hollywood. Also- The Fowl Players of ...
Season 1 Episode 3 Jordan Friend, Founding Artistic Director of 4615 Theatre Company
June 11, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MBThis week we sat down with Jordan Friend, founding artistic director of 4615 Theatre in Chevy Chase MD. We discussed 4615's most recent season and what to expect for the upcoming one. Lots of exciting news, but you'll have to listen to hear it! www.4615theatre.com Also- the Fowl Players of Perryville will be performing on the Black Eyed Susan in Havre de Grace, MD on July 21 and September 22, 2018. For tickets and more information please go to www.blackeyedsusanhdg.com www.fowlplayersradio....
Season 1 Episode 2 Kim Yates and Trixie from Kim's Krypt
May 13, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBI visited Kim Yates and her sidekick Trixie on location at Kim's Krypt Haunted Mill in Spring Grove, Pa. We discussed the upcoming Kim's Kampout on June 23, 2018, her celebration of 25 years in the haunted attraction business, some new attractions at Kim's Krypt, and this fall's haunt season. For more information on Kim's Krypt itself, or to purchase tickets for the Kampout, please see www.kimskrypt.com. Also- the Fowl Players of Perryville will be performing on the Black Eyed Susan in Havre...
Season 1 Episode 1 The Chorus of the Chesapeake
May 06, 2018 04:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBWelcome to our premiere episode! We interviewed Kevin King and William Day of the Chorus of the Chesapeake! In this episode we discussed the history of the chorus;from its founding by Bob Seay in 1956, its two International Championships, memories of Fred King, and talked about what it is like to be a member of the chorus, and their upcoming performances. For more information on the Chorus of the Chesapeake, go to www.dundalk.org. www.fowlplayersradio.com www.thefowlplayersofperryville.com...