Hocomojo Podcasts

Dennis and Paul chat about troublesome tee shirts, another school system lawsuit, prostitution in Howard County, regrouping Republicans, and are joined by Colleen West, Executive Director of the Howard County Arts Council.

Paul and Dennis celebrate the one year anniversary of the show, discuss suits agains the school system, police behavior, and wrap up the election season with HoCoRising blogger Tom Coale. Plus, Skip Coale on the Rt 108 funeral home controversy.

Dennis and Paul discuss HoCo's pizza eating monkeys, executive elevators, political endorsements, drug sniffing dogs, and are joined by HoCo Director of the Department of Technology & Communications, Ira Levy. Plus school board candidate Bob Ballinger.

Paul and Dennis discuss funeral homes vs. churches, schools vs. trains and cops vs. handicapped parking spaces. They welcome their guest, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, plus CA Watershed Manager John McCoy.

Dennis and Paul tackle the Preppy Burglar, the candidacy of Brian Meshkin, a precedent setting legal case, and are joined by former Howard County Executive Chuck Ecker. Plus, two minutes with Chris Oxenham on the state of the HoCo Republican party.

Paul and Dennis discuss lawsuits at The Arc, turtles in Lake Elkhorn, downtown schools, and are joined by Rachelina Bonacci of Howard County Tourism. Plus, a special visit from Governor Bob Ehrlich, and two minutes with Tony Salazar.

Dennis and Paul discuss diversity on our county boards, The Enchanted Forest, kids in libraries, and are joined by Howard County Council member from District 5, Greg Fox. Plus, two minutes of open mic with Kay Hartleb, Register of Wills for HoCo.

Dennis and Paul discuss continuing CA cost overruns, candidate forums, TPI initiative failings, and are joined by Tess Gavigan and Mickey Day from the Howard County Fair.

I'm sure you've noticed all the political signs popping up. I call it "lawn voting" and I have to say I'm just not a fan. Are you?

Paul and Dennis discuss a local animal shelter that's causing a stir, the strange politics of election season, and are joined by renowned local wildlife photographer and former rock and roll journalist Michael Oberman. Plus, blogger Tom Coale.

Dennis and Paul chat with guest Kathleen B. Hetherington, president of Howard Community College. Plus, inmates on horse farms, being number two, and the minor earthquake. Plus, two minutes with Jon Weinstein, District 9A candidate.

Paul and Dennis welcome their guest, Maryland State Senator James Robey.

Dennis and Paul are joined by local activist and Realtor David Youngman. Plus, they discuss parking violators, a $50 million tooth, retiring teachers and wonder why CA can't get their software to work.

Paul and Dennis help kick off the Columbia Festival of the Arts, doing their show on-location as Lakefest is set up at the downtown Columbia Lakefront. They are joined by guest Josh Stoltzfus, program/marketing coordinator for the festival.

Dennis and Paul are joined by local food blogger HowChow. Plus, more dogs, more funeral homes next to churches, and more referendum talk.

Paul and Dennis discuss Emergency Room use, more Pit Bulls, political candidates (with Dennis making an endorsement) and the possibility of raising taxes. Much ado about nothing? Plus, guest Jean Parker, general manager of Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Dennis and Paul talk about the lakefront bell tower, dogs as deadly weapons, a funeral home coming between two churches, Turf Valley shopping, and are joined by guest Courtney Watson, Chair of the Howard County Council.

Looking back, what are your favorite Howard County memories? Mike remembers some of the best pizza joints in town, remembers when smoking and drinking were legal, and when he had really, really good seats at Merriweather.

Rob shares three simple steps to a better you, sure ways to improve your life and the life of those around you.

Paul and Dennis talk about tax day, parking spots for judges, Liz Bobo bringing home the bacon for Symphony Woods, and they celebrate the upcoming Earth Day with Stan Serson from the Green Building Institute.