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Five Dubs Podcast

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About this Podcast:

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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What is Five Dubs Podcast about?

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.

Who hosts Five Dubs Podcast?

Five Dubs Podcast is hosted by MDDC Press Association. The show has published 194 episodes to date.

What has Five Dubs Podcast covered recently?

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).

How often does Five Dubs Podcast publish?

Five Dubs Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 194 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Five Dubs Podcast?

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.

Who should pitch Five Dubs Podcast?

The strongest fits for Five Dubs Podcast are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Five Dubs Podcast has a news audience.

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MDDC Press Association hosts Five Dubs Podcast, a news podcast with 194 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #190

    E190: In Danielle’s Name — A Story of Loss, Recovery, and Purpose with Niki Tyler

    Oct 28, 202644 min

    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

    E189: Introducing The Engagement with D. Watkins of Baltimore Public Media

    Oct 21, 202642 min

    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

    E188: Public Media Partnerships: Baltimore Public Media and Delmarva Public Media

    Oct 14, 202655 min

    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

    E186: From Secret Sauce to Standout Brand — The Story and Marketing Behind SOSS Bros

    Sep 30, 202659 min

    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

    E185: Investigative Reporting with Kate Cimini of The Baltimore Sun

    Sep 23, 202651 min

    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...

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  • Episode #184

    E184: Charting a New Path at The Salt Lake Tribune with Danyelle White

    Sep 16, 202658 min

    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

    E183: National Press Foundation with Rebecca Sinderbrand

    Sep 9, 202648 min

    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

    E182: Open Secrets with Joedy McCreary

    Sep 2, 202643 min

    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

    E181: Chesapeake Bay Newscast with Jeremy Cox of The Bay Journal

    Aug 26, 202647 min

    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

    E180: The Next Journalism with Tom Rosenstiel

    Aug 19, 202654 min

    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

    E179: 30th Anniversary of Morning Star Publications with Publisher Mike McClure

    Aug 12, 202632 min

    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

    E178: How Americans Evaluate News Organizations with Rufus Friday

    Aug 5, 202647 min

    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

    E177: Community Connectors with The 51st's Christina Sturdivant Sani

    Jul 29, 202647 min

    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

    E176: AI Content licensing Initiatives with Cassie Sciortino and Regan Smith of News Media Alliance

    Jul 22, 202643 min

    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

    E175: Takeaways from the Kiplinger Fellowship with Chris Gunty, Andy Schotz and Matt Sullivan

    Jul 15, 202634 min

    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

    E174: Bob Cohn, President & CEO of The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism

    Jul 8, 202650 min

    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

    E173: The News People Need with Jerry Zremski of Local News Network

    Jul 1, 202648 min

    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

    E172: Total Market Advertising with The Frederick News-Post - Best Moves 2025

    Jun 24, 202634 min

    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

    E171: Star-Democrat Newsletter with Orestes Baez & Betsy Griffin – Best Moves 2025

    Jun 17, 202646 min

    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

    E170: Community Engagement with Marlene Harris-Taylor of API

    Jun 10, 202637 min

    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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