Five Dubs Podcast

Join Rebecca as she sits down with Mike McClure, publisher of Morning Star Publications. Discover how McClure's lifelong passion for baseball and his extensive experience in journalism have shaped his career and the local newspapers he now leads. Learn about the unique challenges and joys of covering high school sports, local news and community events in the heart of Delaware. Mike

In this episode of our Master Class series, Rebecca Snyder sits down with Alex Mann from The Baltimore Sun. Mann, a Best of Show winner for the profile category in the MDDC contest, shares his insights on the art of crafting compelling profiles. They delve into Mann's acclaimed profile of Earl Young, a former inmate turned mentor for Baltimore City Schools. Alex discusses the genes

Join us for an enlightening session with Dwight Weingarten, an award-winning investigative reporter for the Daily Times and the Herald-Mail. In this master class, Dwight delves into his groundbreaking investigation of child labor in Purdue plants. Discover the behind-the-scenes process of fact-checking, source management and the challenges of covering sensitive topics under tight d

Join Rebecca Snyder as she hosts Alexander Pyles, the Associate Dean at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Pyles, who also serves as the mentor coordinator for the MDDC internship program, shares invaluable insights on how to excel as a mentor for young journalists. Whether you're involved with the MDDC program or guiding interns and early-career jou

Join host Kevin Berrier as he delves into the transformative world of workplace safety and inclusivity with Bryce Griffler from Safety is for Everyone. In this enlightening episode, Bryce shares how Safety is for Everyone challenges norms and fosters environments of understanding and respect across diverse industries. Discover the journey behind the brand, the importance of normali

Rebecca Snyder talks with seasoned journalists about their past experiences as interns. Andy Schotz of the Frederick News-Post, Krys’tal Griffin of the News Journal, Jack Hogan of The Daily Record and Amanda Yeager of the Baltimore Business Journal offer advice for incoming interns. From getting integrated with the newsroom to navigating tight deadlines, hear what the journalists

Rebecca Snyder chats with Geordie Wilson, publisher of the Frederick News Post, about their innovative tourism publication, Day-tripper. In a fast-paced brainstorm amidst a challenging season, Wilson and his team turned a dire forecast into a regional tourism success story, featuring vibrant destinations across western Maryland and northern Virginia. Discover how this collaborative

In this episode, Rebecca Snyder chats with Dana Peck of the AFRO about their innovative digital billboard network launched in 2023. Funded by philanthropy, these billboards in Baltimore retail locations broadcast AFRO's news, advertisements and public service announcements to reach underserved communities. The episode also covers the role of grants in supporting these initiatives,

Join host Kevin Berrier as he explores the inspiring work of the Maryland School for the Blind and their innovative See Beyond Festival. This episode features Marlo Jacobson, Director of Development at the Maryland School for the Blind, and Lindsay Hebert, Public Relations Director at Devaney & Associates. The guests discuss the school's mission, the evolution of the festival a

Join us with The Baltimore Banner's standout achievement of 2023 with Editor-in-Chief Kimi Yoshino and Sports Editor Chris Korman. Discover how their strategic move to build a dedicated sports team has revolutionized their coverage, bringing in-depth and analytical content to Orioles and Ravens fans. From hiring top-tier journalists to engaging with the community through innovative