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Five Dubs focuses on the who, what, when, where and why of local news media in Maryland, Delaware and D.C. We’ll talk with the journalists about stories behind the news. Five Dubs is a project of the MDDC Press Association and is hosted by Rebecca Snyder and Kevin Berrier.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFive Dubs focuses on the who, what, when, where and why of local news media in Maryland, Delaware and D.C. We’ll talk with the journalists about stories behind the news. Five Dubs is a project of the MDDC Press Association and is hosted by Rebecca Snyder and Kevin Berrier.
Five Dubs Podcast is hosted by MDDC Press Association. The show has published 194 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "E190: In Danielle’s Name, A Story of Loss, Recovery, and Purpose with Niki Tyler" (28 October 2026, 44 minutes), "E189: Introducing The Engagement with D. Watkins of Baltimore Public Media" (21 October 2026, 42 minutes), and "E188: Public Media Partnerships: Baltimore Public Media and Delmarva Public Media" (14 October 2026, 55 minutes).
Five Dubs Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 194 episodes.
Booking probability for Five Dubs Podcast is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Five Dubs Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Five Dubs Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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MDDC Press Association hosts Five Dubs Podcast, a news podcast with 194 episodes published.
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Episode #190
Disclaimer: Ms. Tyler’s account of the events discussed in this episode reflects her personal understanding alone. The related cases remain pending, and any allegations discussed should not be interpreted as findings of...
Episode #189
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Baltimore author, journalist, and educator D. Watkins about The Engagement, his new magazine-style radio show launching October 19th on WYPR and Baltimore Public Media. Watkins...
Episode #188
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Judy Diaz of Delmarva Public Media and Craig Swagler of Baltimore Public Media about the partnership their organizations announced this past July. Diaz and Swagler, who serve...
Episode #186
In this episode, Kevin Berrier talks with Hesham Hafez, Kareem Hafez, and Chef Lance of SOSS Bros about how a decade-old family sauce recipe grew into a standout brand. They share the story behind the name, how a $100...
Episode #185
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Kate Cimini, investigations editor at The Baltimore Sun, about her award-winning investigative reporting and life as a journalist. Cimini's series on child welfare at Maryland's Free...
Episode #184
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Danyelle White, Chief of Content at The Salt Lake Tribune, about the newsroom’s journey through digital transformation and what it means to practice “conscious disruption.” White...
Episode #183
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Rebecca Sinderbrand, the newly named president of the National Press Foundation, about the foundation’s mission to support journalists through training, fellowships, mentorship, and...
Episode #182
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Joedy McCreary, senior reporter at OpenSecrets.org , about following the money behind political campaigns and public policy. Joedy discusses his reporting on Maryland’s 6th...
Episode #181
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Jeremy Cox, reporter for the Chesapeake Bay Journal, about the publication’s Bay Journal Newscast and its approach to reaching audiences through audio. Jeremy explains how the monthly...
Episode #180
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Tom Rosenstiel, professor of practice at the University of Maryland and author of The Next Journalism , about how journalism must evolve to better serve the public. Tom explains why...
Episode #179
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Mike McClure, publisher and owner of Morningstar Publications, about the 30th anniversary of the Seaford Star and Laurel Star. Mike reflects on the publications’ three decades of...
Episode #178
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Rufus Friday, executive director of the Center for Integrity in News Reporting, about new research examining how Americans evaluate and trust national news organizations. Rufus...
Episode #177
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Christina Sturdivant Sani, executive editor of The 51st, about the organization's innovative Community Connectors program and its approach to building trust through community...
Episode #176
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Cassie Sciortino, director of legal, and Regan Smith, senior vice president and general counsel at the News Media Alliance, about how AI is reshaping the news industry and the...
Episode #175
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Chris Gunty of the Catholic Review, Andy Schotz of The Frederick News-Post, and Matt Sullivan of Spotlight Delaware about the insights they brought home from the Kiplinger...
Episode #174
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Bob Cohn, president and CEO of The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, about the organization's rapid growth and its vision for strengthening local news. Bob discusses the...
Episode #173
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Jerry Zremski, director of the Local News Network at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism, about new research exploring what audiences actually want from...
Episode #172
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Brittney Hamilton, advertising director at The Frederick News-Post, and Connie Hastings, regional advertising director for Ogden Publications, about their “Best Move” of 2025: a total...
Episode #171
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Orestes Baez of APG Media of the Chesapeake and Betsy Griffin of The Star-Democrat about their “Best Move” of 2025: a full-scale overhaul of their newsletter strategy. What began as a...
Episode #170
In this episode, Rebecca talks with Marlene Harris-Taylor of the American Press Institute about how community engagement can help local news organizations build stronger relationships with the people they serve. Marlene...
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