Mentor, retired educator, citizen-about-town, multi-platform artist, curator, musician, and photographer Andy Smith, "The Maker of Midway," shares his joy of seizing opportunities, painting with clay slip, his editorship of Culture on the Line, and curating of the Gallery at the Old Post Office. Veering into traffic matters, we also discuss what is an extension versus a bypass in HanoverLand! Fun Fact: In addition to being an arts navigator and non-profit board member, Andy is one of only a few professional clay monoprint artists. For art, essays and more, check out Mr. Smith's website at Visualrealia.com and cultureontheline.com.

Hanoverian Suzanne Madron is a published author and self-professed mistress of mayhem. Her books range from speculative fiction, gothic horror, hard-boiled mysteries, paranormal romance and beyond.

Moriah Tyler, Executive Director for Main Street Hanover, Inc. sits down with the group to discuss exciting new ideas and developments with downtown Hanover.

Moriah Tyler, an accomplished artist and curator from Sabillasville, Maryland, grew up in the Catoctin Mountains immersed in her parents’ small business, Kingdom Landscaping, alongside her four siblings. This upbringing instilled in her a deep appreciation for small businesses and the unique stories behind each storefront. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from Mount St. Mary’s University, Moriah honed her skills in arts management and creative problem-solving, which she applied during her tenure as Education & Visual Arts Coordinator at the Carroll County Arts Council.

Now the Executive Director at Main Street Hanover, Moriah is dedicated to revitalizing downtown Hanover, fostering community connections, and supporting local businesses.

Outside of work, she finds inspiration in nature through hiking, gardening, and exploring new art techniques.

Ep. 2 features "The Voice of the Electric Map", Dr. Marc Charisse, a multi-talented essayist, teacher, historian, humorist and tour guide who holds a Ph.D. in Communications and Law from the University of Washington. Former editor of The Hanover Evening Sun for nine years, Marc also was managing editor of the York Dispatch when the latter won a slew of awards for its reporting on the Uprisings of York, PA in 1968 and 1969. A talented magician, Marc is a natural and charismatic storyteller and performer. The Voice of the world-famous Gettysburg Electric Map, located in the heart of HanoverLand, Marc is a compelling tour guide who, on demand, astutely tells the extraordinary sequence of the Civil War's Gettysburg Campaign, including the Battle of Hanover, the First Battle on Free Soil and an important prelude to the Battle of Gettysburg. Marc personifies the Makers’ Spirit of HanoverLand.

Keith and Melinda Stambaugh from Warehouse Gourmet Bistro and Brewpub sit down with the "Gang of Four" for the premier episode of HanoverLand: The Podcast.