The Duckpin Podcast
Veteran podcaster and writer Brian Griffiths talks about things that matter in your life: news, politics, sports, culture. We’ll be looking at those things from a state, local, and national perspective, and we’ll be talking to the people who are making those things happen.To learn more about The Duc… read more
Episode #44: What Randy Edsall Can Teach Us About Personnel and Policy
September 8th, 2021
Personnel is policy. Two universities who hired Randy Edsall learned that the hard way. What can we learn from Edsall's hirings and how it impacts …
Episode #43: Rob Towner on the Canadian Election
September 1st, 2021
This week, we talk with Canada Expert Rob Towner about the upcoming September 20th Canadian Federal Election.
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Episode #42: State Senator Michael Hough
August 25th, 2021
This week, we talk with State Senator Michael Hough. Hough has served in the State Senate since 2014 and is now running for Frederick County Executive.
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Episode #41: Anne Arundel County Councilman Nathan Volke
August 11th, 2021
This week we talk with Nathan Volke, Anne Arundel County Councilman and possible Republican candidate for Anne Arundel County Executive.
Brian Griffiths on WBAL with C4 and Dan Joseph
August 3rd, 2021
TheDuckpin.com's Publisher Brian Griffiths appeared on WBAL Radio with C4 and Dan Joseph to discuss legislative redistricting in Maryland, and his …
Episode #40: The Olympic Boondoggle
July 21st, 2021
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are finally here. It’s been another boondoggle for the host city and for the International Olympic Committee. After so many Olympics that lost money and with so many cities ending up with …
Episode #39: The Loyalty Thing
July 14th, 2021
Episode #39: The Loyalty Thing
Episode #38: The Canada Day Special
July 1st, 2021
It's Canada Day, a good time to talk about (and learn from) Canada's greatest modern leader and politician.
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Announcing the Alliance of Maryland Podcasts
June 16th, 2021
Maryland Podcast Month is now The Alliance of Maryland Podcasts! Learn more at ampmaryland.com!
Episode #37: The Anniversary Show
June 9th, 2021
Today we celebrate the first year of The Duckpin, and preview what's coming in the future.
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Episode #36: The Scourge of Trumpism
June 2nd, 2021
There is a scourge in the body politic that is conservatism. And until that scourge is dealt with, things can never get better for Republicans and …
Episode #35: What's next for The Baltimore Sun?
May 26th, 2021
The sale of Tribune Media, including the Baltimore Sun Media Group, to Alden Capital has been finalized. What’s next for the Baltimore Sun Guild, Stewart Bainum, and the rest that were trying to force the Sun to a …
District #34: Doug Rathell, Candidate for Delegate
May 19th, 2021
This week we talk with Doug Rathell, Republican Candidate for the House of Delegats in District 30A
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Episode #33: The Duckpin's Road Trip Tips
May 12th, 2021
On this week’s show, we talk about the important tips you need to plan a successful road trip! You may not have gone on a road trip last year and may …
The 2021 Maryland Podcast Awards Show!
May 6th, 2021
Welcome to the 2021 Maryland Podcast Awards Show, where we will announce the winners of this year's Maryland Podcast Awards!
The Duckpin Podcast is happy to be the host for this year’s awards. Subscribe to the video …
Episode #31: Dirk Haire, Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party
April 28th, 2021
Episode #31: Dirk Haire, Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party
Episode #30: House Minority Leader Jason Buckel
April 21st, 2021
This week we talk with Jason Buckel, the new Minority Leader in the Maryland House of Delegates.
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Episode #29: Andi Turner on Gun Policy
April 14th, 2021
This week we talk with Andi Turner, Legislative Director of the Texas State Rifle Association.
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Episode #28: How to Fix Politics. And Society.
April 7th, 2021
Politicians can't fix politics. Politicians can't fix society. Who can? Listen and find out.
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Episode #27: Jim Braswell on the Equity Debate in Public Schools
March 31st, 2021
This week we talk with attorney, businessman, writer, and parent Jim Braswell about the Equity Debate in public schools.
Episode #26: Dylan Diggs on Frederick Politics
March 24th, 2021
This week we talk with Dylan Diggs, the President of the Republican Club of Frederick County about 2021 City Elections, 2020 County Elections, and more.
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Episode #25: The Meaning of St. Patrick's Day
March 17th, 2021
This week on The Duckpin Podcast, we talk bout the meaning of St. Patrick’s Day and how we can use that meaning to improve our lives.
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Episode #24- Chris Jahn, Candidate for Anne Arundel County Executive
March 10th, 2021
This week we talk with Chris Jahn, Republican candidate for Anne Arundel County Executive.
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Episode #23: Rob Cataldi
March 3rd, 2021
This week we talk with Rob Cataldi, the Founder and Commissioner of the Greater Baltimore Mini-Golf Tour.
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Episode #21: Harford County Executive Barry Glassman on COVID, Snow, and his political future
February 17th, 2021
This week on The Duckpin Podcast we talk with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman.
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Episode #20: Kenneth Burns of WHYY Radio, Philadelphia
February 10th, 2021
20: Kenneth Burns of WHYY Radio, Philadelphia
Episode #19: Scott Czasak on Small-city Economic Development
February 3rd, 2021
This week we talk with Scott Czasak, the Executive Director of the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority.
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Episode #18: Inauguration Day
January 20th, 2021
This week The Duckpin’s publisher Brian Griffiths discusses Inauguration Day and some of the many observations that come with it.
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Episode #17: Conservatism is Broken
January 13th, 2021
This week The Duckpin’s publisher Brian Griffiths discusses the conservative movement and how it has been broken by Donald Trump.
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Episode #16: House Minority Leader Nic Kipke
January 6th, 2021
This week we talk with House Minority Leader Nic Kipke about the upcoming Maryland General Assembly session.
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Episode #15: Justin Ready
December 30th, 2020
This week we break down the College Football Playoff with The Duckpin’s College Football Analyst Justin Ready.
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Merry Christmas from The Duckpin!
December 23rd, 2020
Merry Christmas from all of us here at The Duckpin!
Episode #14: Julian Boykin
December 16th, 2020
This week we talk with Julian Boykin about the future of the Maryland Republican Party and the GOP’s Minority outreach.
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Episode #13: John Frenaye from Eye on Annapolis
December 9th, 2020
This week we talk with John Frenaye, the founder and publisher of Eye on Annapolis and host of the Eye on Annapolis Daily News Brief Podcast.
The …
Episode #12: MDYR Chair Maria Sofia
December 9th, 2020
This week we talk with Maria Sofia, Chairman of the Maryland Young Republicans, about the 2020 Election, youth outreach, and the future of the GOP.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
November 25th, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving from everybody here at The Duckpin!
Episode #11: Andrew Langer
November 18th, 2020
This week we talk with WBAL Radio’s Andrew Langer about….Thanksgiving music and food!
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Episode #10: Jim Fossel
November 11th, 2020
This week we talk with Jim Fossel, longtime political activist and columnist, about the re-election of U.S. Senator Susan Collins.
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Episode #9: Post-Election America
November 4th, 2020
We live in an America that is suffering from problems of our own doing. The Duckpin's publisher Brian Griffiths explores how we got here and how we can put Humpty Dumpty back together again.
No Show This Week
October 28th, 2020
No show this week with the upcoming election; stay tuned for a special episode next week.
Episode #8: Christina Goodlander
October 21st, 2020
This week we talk with Christina Goodlander from 21 Votes about elections around the world, U.S. foreign policy, and predictions for how the U.S. …
Episode #7: Rob Cornelius
October 14th, 2020
In this week’s episode of The Duckpin Podcast we speak to Rob Cornelius, color commentator for Ohio University Athletics.
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Episode #6: Tim Cooke
October 7th, 2020
In this week’s episode of The Duckpin Podcast we speak to Tim Cooke, Director of Mid Atlantic Wiffleball and organizer of the 2020 United Wiffleball National Championship presented by T-Mobile in York, PA.
The show is …
Episode #5: Coach Dustin Mills
September 30th, 2020
In this week’s episode of The Duckpin Podcast we speak to Coach Dustin Mills, head football coach at J.M Benett High School in Salisbury, MD and …
Episode #4: Rory McShane
September 23rd, 2020
In this week’s episode of The Duckpin Podcast we speak to Rory McShane, political consultant and principal of McShane LLC.
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Episode #3: Brian Carroll
September 16th, 2020
In this week’s episode of The Duckpin Podcast we speak to Brian Carroll, the American Solidarity Party Candidate for President.
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Episode #2: Brandon Thurston
September 9th, 2020
In this week’s episode of The Duckpin Podcast we speak to Brandon Thurston on the business of Professional Wrestling.
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Episode #1: Andy Smarick
September 2nd, 2020
In this inaugural episode of The Duckpin Podcast, we speak to education expert Andy Smarick about public schools in the time of the Coronavirus.
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Coming Soon: The Duckpin Podcast
July 17th, 2020
Brian Griffiths has been podcasting for almost ten years, and he’ll be making his return to podcasting this September with The Duckpin Podcast!
We’ll …
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