Episode 19 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". In town on business, Van Sharpe of Sharpe IT Services drops in recount his journey as an IT Specialist—starting all the way back from the 4th grade when he was first introduced to the IT field. Listen as he casually sprinkles into our conversation the coding programs he’s used over the years, IT nomenclature you may or may not have heard before and three things everyone should apply to their digital life. Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington...
Sep 12, 2018•40 min
Episode 18 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". On the tail end of her summer in America, Caitlin joins us from Scotland to tell us about her fav experiences in the various American cities she visited during her time here. We also spend time discussing her homeland (Go Celtic FC!!) and her plans to teach in Japan in the near future, before hearing her answers to the world famous “7 Questions”. Oh…she’s a big gamer as well ;-) Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Gues...
Sep 05, 2018•29 min
Episode 17 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". Innkeeper Freddie sits down with Terrance Newman—a first year graduate student at Howard University. A musician (trumpeter) by talent and trade, Terrance will be playing with the world-renown Howard University Jazz Ensemble (HUJE) as he matriculates through Howard's graduate school of fine arts. A Tuscaloosa, AL native, Terrance shares with Innkeeper Freddie his introduction to trumpet, the impact of the movie “Drumline” on music majors of his generatio...
Aug 21, 2018•25 min
Episode 16 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". A mother and daughter from the “Frankfurt” of Appalachia—Warne, NC and Blairsville, GA, respectively--join Innkeeper Freddie for this episode of the podcast. Warne, NC and Blairsville,GA, just across the state line (and mountain) from one another, are only a couple hours’ drive from Chattanooga, TN, Knoxville, TN, Asheville, NC and Atlanta, GA. Bears, bow and arrow season, #MountainLife and DC’s lack of trees (lol) are all touched upon during Innkeeper ...
Aug 21, 2018•45 min
Episode 15 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". In this episode, we dive into what appears to be THE hot social topic of the moment—polyamorous relationships. Curious the difference between “Friends With Benefits” and “Relationship Anarchists”? Are there asexual polyamorous relationships? Is “Solo Poly” an oxymoron? We got you covered as Innkeeper Freddie poses all those questions and more (Hint: fetlife.com) to a polyamorous couple visiting the inn. Fetlife’s “Kinktionary” - https://fetlife.com/glos...
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Episode 14 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". Superhosts Unite!! Like Innkeeper Freddie, Deborah Phillips carries the honorable distinction as a “Superhost” on Airbnb. Her luxurious home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of LA has played to host to famous entertainers the world over, as well as commercial shoots you’ve probably seen. Join us as we discuss some of her most memorable hosting experiences and her other passion…traveling the world. Be sure to check out the links below for her house ...
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Episode 13 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". High school sweethearts Cliff and Nancy McKay join us from Sycamore, IL (~55 miles west of Chicago, IL). Visiting Washington, DC as the hand-picked “graduation vacation location” for their eldest son, Cliff and Nancy graciously took time during their last night at the inn to come on the podcast. Listen as we discuss railroads/trains (Cliff’s specialty) and graphic novels (Nancy’s specialty). Shout to Nancy’s blog—graphicnovelty2.com—as well as her graph...
Aug 21, 2018•58 min
Episode 12 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". Part 2 of the marathon, 2+ hour conversation. All. Things. Politics...as well as the 7 questions ;-) Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Guestbook" is a podcast hosted by world-renowned, host-extraordinaire "Innkeeper Freddie". Join him as he interviews the myriad of guests who stay at his home/Inn--a Top 10 listing in Washington, DC per airdna.co. Union Inn - www.unioninndc.com "1890s Rowhouse" - www.airbnb.com/rooms/...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Episode 10 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". Alexander and Martha join us at the tail end of their jaunt in Washington, DC to hip Freddie (and the listeners) on the goings-on in Austria--Vienna in particular. Best ski resorts, check. Best restaurant to check...check! Best Christmas Market, check!! :-) Alexander's graphics design company: http://www.penthouseperfection.com/ Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Guestbook" is a podcast hosted by world-renowned, host-...
Jul 09, 2018•38 min
Episode 11 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". Up from Pasco County, FL, they spent the July 4th week with us at the Inn. In our 2+ hour conversation for the podcast, we delve into numerous politically relevant topics as well as the overall state of politics in America. So good we split it into 2 parts. This is Part 1, Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Guestbook" is a podcast hosted by world-renowned, host-extraordinaire "Innkeeper Freddie". Join him as he interv...
Jul 07, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Episode 9 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". Jeffrey Hanley of Yelp joins us at the Inn all the way from Phoenix, AZ. In this episode, Jeffrey hips Freddie (and the listeners) on some of the best low key spots to check out in the American Southwest, as well as the value of empathy. Do learn :-) Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Guestbook" is a podcast hosted by world-renowned, host-extraordinaire "Innkeeper Freddie". Join him as he interviews the myriad of guest...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr
Episode 8 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". Freddie joins members of several immigrants' rights activist organizations to discuss current immigrant/immigration issues, the DREAM Act, DACA, the Dreamers, the Journey 2 Justice Bike Tour (Seattle to San Diego) and a plethora of answers to the 7 questions ;-). First podcast recorded outside on the backyard patio! :-) Value our Families Coalition - https://www.discipleshomemissions.org/faith-and-human-rights-partners-in-the-value-our-families-coalition...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 34 min
Episode 7 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". Another friend of the pod--Q Xavier--stops by the Inn to nerd out with Freddie for a spell across a myriad of topics (experiential travel in particular ;-). Part 2 coming in July. Soundcloud & Instagram: @qxavier Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Guestbook" is a podcast hosted by world-renowned, host-extraordinaire "Innkeeper Freddie". Join him as he interviews the myriad of guests who stay at his home/Inn--a Top ...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 29 min
Episode 6 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". In this very special episode, my good friends Alex Crawford and Alison Beshai stop by the Inn to chop it up for a few. We wax poetic about Sova Tuesdays and the H Street Corridor of the mid- to late-aughts as well as good functional design ;-) Alison (Instagram): @alisonbeshai | @localeworkspace | @formfunction.studio | @formfunction.home Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Guestbook" is a podcast hosted by world-renown...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Episode 5 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". In this episode, Freddie interviews Rene and Martin Steinpress, in town for their 40th wedding anniversary! Residents and fellow Airbnb "Superhosts" from Concord, CA, our conversation spanned a wide array of topics from their extensive travel repertoire, audiology, vulcanology and, of course, how they met :-). Said it once and I'll say it again, its always a pleasure to host fellow hosts at the inn. :-) Their listings... "Spacious King Suite...": https:/...
Jun 20, 2018•31 min
Episode 4 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". Freddie interviews an orthodontist in town for the 2018 Annual Session for the American Association of Orthodonists in Washington, DC (i.e. huge national conference for all things orthodontist). Brace yourself for the wisdom of teeth (corny puns intended ;-) Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Guestbook" is a podcast hosted by world-renowned, host-extraordinaire "Innkeeper Freddie". Join him as he interviews the myriad ...
May 15, 2018•36 min
Episode 3 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". Freddie interviews environmental consultant --Renato Oña Pólit. Based in Quito, Ecuador, Renato's work mostly involves working with governments throughout Latin America to promote renewables/sustainability. Twitter: @jrenatoop URL: vectorialcarbono.com Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Guestbook" is a podcast hosted by world-renowned, host-extraordinaire "Innkeeper Freddie". Join him as he interviews the myriad of gue...
May 15, 2018•52 min
Episode 2 of The Innkeeper's Guestbook. Freddie interviews comedian/entertainer Rauce Padgett, in town for the DC ComedyFest. Funny guy...insightful as well ;-) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raucepadgettcomedy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/raucepadgett YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY5CwO_ZYdRV9M4mQ4cq2Dw --Vids referenced in episode: --"If Orlando was a Movie": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-PogNprcIg --"A Millenial vs A Baby Boomer": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed-5Zzdb...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Episode 1 of "The Innkeeper's Guestbook". Innkeeper Freddie interviews music producer / studio engineer Gerry Gonzales (aka DJ Kung Pao). An illustrious DJ/Producer out of the Tri-State area, this was Gerry's second trip to the house. Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/gerry-gonzales/ Referenced in the Pod: --Irena and the Dream: https://soundcloud.com/user179946315 Recorded at Union Inn in the heart of Washington, DC, "The Innkeeper's Guestbook" is a podcast hosted by world-renowned, host-extra...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 10 min
