743 Patterson Park AUDIO Podcast

Join Baltimore music sensation Ben DeHan in a heartfelt interview about rediscovering music and discovering love during COVID. Ben left his traditional job to start his own music group, and during that journey met his finance. When her mom dropped her cello off at their apartment, Ben’s music — and his life — would never be the same. She became the one who whispers in his ear to not embrace the fear, and together ...

Yoga instructor Angela Schwartz sits with Mike in a far-reaching interview exploring yoga, stillness and breath. An old family friend, Angela began teaching yoga right before the pandemic, and when her yoga studio closed, she scrambled to find her community. She didn’t just find a community, Angela built a community. She brought yoga enthusiasts together from across the world — she brought yoga teachers together from al...

Join Patterson Park Podcast host Mike Gatty in this Tasty Tidbit livestream of a quick restaurant review!  Now that COVID is letting us venture into restaurants, we’ll bring you those Baltimore spots we like and those we love.  Tasty Tidbits are short and sweet livestreams highlighting our ecclectic artists, activists, entrepreneurs and FOOD SPOTS around Baltimore.

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The third installment in our three part series on being Transgender in 2021. Join transgender pioneer Miles Immler with US Event Photos lead photographer and podcast host Mike Gatty as they cover what it’s like to be transgender today. The recent spike in violence against trans women, how to come out to your romantic partner as a trans person, how to come out as trans at work, what to do if a family member (including your chi...

Miles Immler joins Mike Gatty to tell a story of discovery, of realizing he was a trans man. Part 2 of a 3 part series, Miles details his journey to gender affirmation surgery, being outed at work, struggling through childhood and puberty, and finally, coming out on the other side. His birthday present to himself? The first surgery. It was the best birthday present ever.  If you are trans, a family member has come out as trans, or ...

Miles Immler, who grew up with Mike just outside of Baltimore, MD, is a transgender pioneer. In his quiet and humorous way, Miles takes Mike through what it means to be transgender in this first of a three part + series. Don’t know what the + stands for? You better watch the series. If you are growing up trans, have a family member who recently told you they were trans, have a friend who is trans, or just want a heartfelt explanati...

Join Patterson Park Podcast host Mike Gatty on some background explanations about what it means to be LGBTQIA+ today. This brief talk is great background if your wondering what all those letters stand for, how the community looks towards history for affirmation, and where some of the most recognizable gay symbols of justice come from. It’s a primer for anyone who is interested in the LGBTQIA+ community and will help you under...

Our first Extra Special Tasty Tidbit Livestream, join US Event Photos Owner and Podcast host Mike Gatty with Pariah Sinclair, Baltimore Drag Sensation. Streamed live on all our platforms, Pariah talks candidly about life as a drag queen, how Rupaul’s Drag Race has impacted local performers, and “Barbie crotch”. You just have to tune in to get details.

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Pariah Sinclair, Baltimore’s drag sensation sits down for a heart to heart to talk about performing during COVID, Baltimore’s drag scene, growing up and becoming a drag performer and more. The artist tackles how his personality changes when he transforms into the character Pariah, how his family has supported his drag career, and touches on his own Baltimore drag family, the Haus of Death Glam.

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Weekend Update is our new live stream bringing you a casual chat with the artists, activists and entrepreneurs featured on the Patterson Park Podcast. Weekend Update will stream live on our Patterson Park Podcast group Facebook page, and to the US Event Photos Facebook page. This week, Baltimore photographer Mollye Miller sits for a chat with Mike about her Front Porch Project, 1 for 1 Family Sessions, Baltimore photojournalism, an...

Baltimore singing sensation Candace Potts join Mike in a heartfelt discussion about music, song, dance, and being a plus sized model. She describes her visceral reaction to the events of June, 2020, and how she responded with her art. She talks about her family, growing up immersed in creativity, and her community, which has supported her journey into music and art. This in-depth look at a prominent Baltimore art personality is the...

The Food Nomad of Instagram (@FoodNomad), Leandro Lagera, joins host Mike Gatty in a sweeping discussion about the Baltimore AAPI community. From the recent Atlanta murders to the BLM protests to LGBTQ rights, Mike and Leandro delve into the struggle for equality and justice. Mike asks Leandro about similarities between the movements, life as an AAPI immigrant in Baltimore, and struggles unique to the AAPI community. This is one pe...

Baltimore favorite bartender Anthony Nastasi kicked off his new business, Mr. Nice Guy Cocktails, just as the COVID-19 pandemic crippled Baltimore nightlife . When the governor announced new liquor rules, Anthony launched a unique business in the age of no-cotact, no eat-in dining, no drink-in bars. Despite the odds, he created one of the most successful businesses during the pandemic, his story is inspiration on adapting, moving f...

Join @Baltimorefoodscene Samantha Stern, locally famous on Instagram with 40,000+ followers, as she takes a foodie trip around the ‘hood. Old fave restaurants and new additions top her list of best Baltimore spots — from Italian bistros to food trucks, from bakeries to pizza joints. An upbeat and energized look at Baltimore foodies in the age of COVID, if you love to eat, this is an interview not to be missed. Stay tune...

(AUDIO FILE may need to “play in new window”) Join Baltimore Chef Andrew Weinzirl and his partner Lina Bertinelli as they talk about the Baltimore food scene. Chef Andrew highlights some of the best independent restauranteurs in Baltimore, local spots where he eats, and discusses both his past and current culinary projects. Part 2 of 2.

Resources and restaurants highlighted in this podcast:

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Meet the new owners of Revisions Books and Bar, a restaurant to open just off Patterson Park in March 2021. Chef Andrew Weinzirl and his partner Lina Bertinelli join host Mike Gatty in a frank discussion about the local restaurant industry during COVID 19. They discuss their plans for their new restaurant, how they are planning both the menu and their inventory, and even the lure of comfort food. Part 1 of 2. (In some cases, you ma...

(Audio Podcast) Join US Event Photos owner and podcast host Mike Gatty as he talks Baltimore photography with local favorite Mollye Miller. We talk about her Front Porch Project, photographing Black Lives Matter protests, and telling stories through imaging by capturing emotion. It’s a heart felt discussion of art and creativity and continues our series of how creative people have adapted to the pandemic.

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