Steeples & Peoples

Mark and Terri Maradei have been married for 21 years and have lived in Frederick for 18 years. With their podcast they want to expose the who and why are behind a business, not only the where and what they offer. They also are getting behind the events that take place in Frederick County such as parades, fairs, First Saturdays, etc.

There is so much to learn about Frederick County, Maryland, and it would take a lifetime to learn everything. Mark and Terri are promoting one business or community event planner one week at a time.

The Fresh Smells of LiveYoung Candle Company

Feb 14, 2023

The pandemic has changed many lives. Some people have minimalized what they do, others have found new hobbies and still some have taken a leap that they did not expect to do but were willing to take a risk. LiveYoung Candle Co. owned and operated by Tawny Young decided she wanted to expand her horizons and open a candle...

The Muse: Where Creative Artists Works Gather

Oct 4, 2022

If you are looking for local artisan crafts to fill your home with, we have the location for you on this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast. We talk with owner Sumner Crenshaw, of The Muse, a downtown mainstay since 2003. She talks about how the Muse began and her inevitable acquisition in 2020. She shares with...

"The Taste of Italy" with Olive and Basket

May 3, 2022

Ciao, mangiamo! Is the inspiration behind this week’s guest on Steeples and Peoples All Things Frederick County Maryland podcast. Olive and Basket Fine Foods and Gifts located in the Westview Shopping Center off of Buckeystown Pike has been around since 2014 and we speak with the mastermind of it all, Sharon Streb. We...

Escape your World @VR

Feb 15, 2022

Submersing yourself into the action is what our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples “All Things Frederick County Maryland” podcast is all about. Shantay Demar owner of @VR talks about how he decided virtual reality gaming in Frederick offers so much for young and old alike. He talks about the opening of his...

Lighting the Way with Chappelle Candle Co.

Feb 8, 2022

The aroma of a scented candle has a way of changing a mood, perception or feeling and that is what our guest on the Steeples and Peoples “All Things Frederick County Maryland” podcast clearly has in mind on this episode. Amira Chappelle hashad a burning passion for candles and crafts since she was a kid. She talks...