The People You Meet in Old Town

The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria goes beyond the postcard version of Old Town to explore the lives of the people who make this community truly special. Hosted by Alexandria local Jane Khodos Beyer, the podcast features conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, and luminaries, public servants, volunteers, creatives, and neighbors who make life in Old Town a joy.

The People You Meet in Old Town is a news podcast hosted by Jane Khodos Beyer, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jane Khodos Beyer hosts The People You Meet in Old Town, a news show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  From the White House and Wall Street to World Whistling Champion | Chris Ullman

  Sep 15, 202637 minS2

  Host Jane Khodos Beyer welcomes Chris Ullman to The People You Meet In Old Town Podcast. Chris shares his communications career spanning Capitol Hill, the SEC, the White House, and 18 years building Carlyle Group’s communications function, including working closely with Glenn Youngkin and philanthropist David Rubenstein. He discusses Rubenstein’s “patriotic philanthropy,” including the new museum space under the Lincoln Memorial funded by an $18.5 million gift. Chris also reveals his other life as a four-time international whistling champion—whistling for presidents and vice presidents, performing with orchestras, and whistling “Happy Birthday” daily (about 700 times a year!). He highlights lessons from his books “Find Your Whistle” and “Four Billionaires and a Parking Attendant” and whistles on show. To learn more about Chris and to purchase his books, visit: https://chrisullman.com/ . 00:00 Meet Chris Ullman 01:24 Old Town Connection 01:48 Career in Communications 03:10 Building Carlyle Comms 04:35 Advising After Carlyle 05:41 Working With Youngkin 06:49 Rubenstein Philanthropy 08:23 Lincoln Memorial Museum 09:55 Champion Whistling Origin 11:42 Whistle Meets Day Job 13:25 Find Your Whistle Message 16:27 Oval Office Whistling 19:02 700 Birthday Whistles 21:09 Success Lessons Book 23:16 Purpose And Bridges 25:25 Raise Your Hand 27:08 Go Into Office 28:07 Whistling Warmups 30:35 Happy Birthday Bit 32:01 Anthem And Jazz 33:24 Old Town Lightning Round 35:50 Symphony Season Update 37:01 Wrap Up And Support Around Old Town and Beyond: Misha’s Coffee: mishascoffee.com | IG: @mishascoffee Landini Brothers: landinibrothers.com | IG: @landinibrothersinc Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: alexsym.org | IG: @alex_symphony George Washington Masonic National Memorial: 101 Callahan Dr. | gwmemorial.org | IG: @gwmemorial Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall: 4915 E. Campus Dr. | nvcc.edu/schlesinger | IG: @schlesinger_center Call Your Mother Deli: callyourmotherdeli.com | IG: @callyourmotherdeli Stay Connected Email us at podcast@peopleyoumeetinoldtown.com To stay up to date with The People You Meet In Old Town, and get all the behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe/ follow, leave a rating and a review. Instagram: @peopleyoumeet.oldtownalx The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria is a podcast that explores the people, places, and ideas that shape the historic district. Hosted by Jane Khodos Beyer, the show features wide-ranging discussions with local leaders and experts who bring practical ideas on how to preserve our heritage and build a vibrant community. © 2026 The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria. All rights reserved.

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  The People You Meet in Old Town

  From the White House and Wall Street to World Whistling Champion | Chris Ullman

  Sep 1, 202639 min

  Host Jane Khodos Beyer welcomes Chris Ullman to The People You Meet In Old Town Podcast. Chris shares his communications career spanning Capitol Hill, the SEC, the White House, and 18 years building Carlyle Group’s communications function, including working closely with Glenn Youngkin and philanthropist David Rubenstein. He discusses Rubenstein’s “patriotic philanthropy,” including the new museum space under the Lincoln Memorial funded by an $18.5 million gift. Chris also reveals his other life as a four-time international whistling champion—whistling for presidents and vice presidents, performing with orchestras, and whistling “Happy Birthday” daily (about 700 times a year!). He highlights lessons from his books “Find Your Whistle” and “Four Billionaires and a Parking Attendant” and whistles on show. To learn more about Chris and to purchase his books, visit: https://chrisullman.com/ . 00:00 Meet Chris Ullman 01:24 Old Town Connection 01:48 Career in Communications 03:10 Building Carlyle Comms 04:35 Advising After Carlyle 05:41 Working With Youngkin 06:49 Rubenstein Philanthropy 08:23 Lincoln Memorial Museum 09:55 Champion Whistling Origin 11:42 Whistle Meets Day Job 13:25 Find Your Whistle Message 16:27 Oval Office Whistling 19:02 700 Birthday Whistles 21:09 Success Lessons Book 23:16 Purpose And Bridges 25:25 Raise Your Hand 27:08 Go Into Office 28:07 Whistling Warmups 30:35 Happy Birthday Bit 32:01 Anthem And Jazz 33:24 Old Town Lightning Round 35:50 Symphony Season Update 37:01 Wrap Up And Support Around Old Town and Beyond: Misha’s Coffee: mishascoffee.com | IG: @mishascoffee Landini Brothers: landinibrothers.com | IG: @landinibrothersinc Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: alexsym.org | IG: @alex_symphony George Washington Masonic National Memorial: 101 Callahan Dr. | gwmemorial.org | IG: @gwmemorial Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall: 4915 E. Campus Dr. | nvcc.edu/schlesinger | IG: @schlesinger_center Call Your Mother Deli: callyourmotherdeli.com | IG: @callyourmotherdeli Stay Connected Email us at podcast@peopleyoumeetinoldtown.com To stay up to date with The People You Meet In Old Town, and get all the behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe/ follow, leave a rating and a review. Instagram: @peopleyoumeet.oldtownalx The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria is a podcast that explores the people, places, and ideas that shape the historic district. Hosted by Jane Khodos Beyer, the show features wide-ranging discussions with local leaders and experts who bring practical ideas on how to preserve our heritage and build a vibrant community. © 2026 The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria. All rights reserved.

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  Episode #10

  Susan Gregg Gilmore on the 10-Year Road to The Curious Calling of Leonard Bush

  Jun 23, 202634 minS1

  Host Jane Khodos Beyer welcomes novelist and former journalist Susan Gregg Gilmore to The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria Podcast to discuss Gilmore’s career pivot from freelance journalism (including the LA Times and Christian Science Monitor) to fiction writing at 40 with no prior fiction experience. Gilmore describes her messy, scene-based drafting process, finding inspiration in everyday life, and the publishing path of writing a book, securing an agent, and submitting to publishers. She recounts the 10-year journey to write The Curious Calling of Leonard Bush, inspired by a tombstone reading “Leonard Bush’s leg, 1923,” including balancing a full-time real estate career, receiving painful feedback from her agent, and reshaping the novel through a Novel Writing 101 workshop. Gilmore shares advice for writers (time in the chair, thick skin), explains the book’s hopeful premise, and celebrates winning the Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction, then ends with Old Town favorites and where to buy the book. 00:00 Meet Susan Gilmore 01:48 Pivot to Fiction at 40 03:10 Journalism Roots 04:41 Writer Joys and Struggles 06:02 Messy Novel Process 07:58 Finding Inspiration 10:00 Leonard Bush Spark 12:07 Ten Year Rewrite 16:12 Revision and Writing Space 17:30 Praise and Harsh Reviews 19:29 Publishing Journey Next 19:46 Publishing Pathway 21:20 Advice For Writers 22:18 Building Thick Skin 24:05 Holding The Book 25:06 Winning Willie Morris 26:30 Hopeful Message 27:58 What She Reads 28:45 Micro Memoir Substack 30:13 Old Town Lightning Round 32:52 Where To Buy Around Old Town and beyond: Josephine : 400 King St | josephineoldtown.com | IG: @josephineoldtown Tatte Bakery & Cafe : 115 King St | tattebakery.com | IG: @tattebakery Comfort One Shoes : 201 King St | comfortone.com | IG: @comfortone Old Town Books : 106 N St Asaph St | oldtownbooks.com | IG: @oldtownbooks Let’s Stay in Touch Email us at podcast@peopleyoumeetinoldtown.com . To stay up to date with The People You Meet In Old Town, and get all the behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a rating and review on Apple, Spotify or YouTube. The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria is a podcast that explores the people, places, and ideas that shape the historic district. Hosted by Jane Khodos Beyer , the show features wide-ranging discussions with local leaders and experts who bring practical ideas on how to preserve our heritage and build a vibrant community. © 2026 The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria. All rights reserved.

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  Episode #9

  48 Teams. 40 Days. One Old Town: Andrew Giuliani on FIFA World Cup 2026

  Jun 11, 202634 minS1

  Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director of the White House Task Force for FIFA World Cup 2026, sits down with host Jane Khodos Beyer to pull back the curtain on the most complex security and logistics operation in American sports history. From his days playing golf at Duke to serving in the Trump White House and running for governor of New York, Andrew's path to leading the federal effort behind a 48-team, 78-game, 40-day tournament is anything but ordinary. Andrew breaks down exactly what it takes to coordinate eight federal agencies, state and local law enforcement partners across 11 host cities, and counterparts in Mexico and Canada, all while protecting 1.6 billion viewers and making sure the world sees American exceptionalism on full display. Plus: why Old Town Alexandria was chosen as the home base for Team Croatia, how fans can still get tickets, and — because Jane and Andrew are both proud New Yorkers — who actually makes the best pizza. Plus, a lightning round on their favorite places around Old Town. 00:00 World Cup Stakes Intro 01:24 Meet Andrew Giuliani 02:58 Security Scale Explained 07:15 Task Force Structure 10:05 Trilateral Host Coordination 12:27 Tickets and Fan Festivals 15:10 Croatia Picks Old Town 17:56 Croatia in Town Impact 20:23 Why Soccer Rules Globally 22:31 Soccer Boom America 22:47 World Cup Sparks MLS 23:23 Womens Game Surge 24:00 2026 World Cup Outlook 24:26 New York Pizza Pivot 24:51 Iconic NYC Slices 25:44 West Village Pizza Tour 26:49 Old Town Pizza Taste 27:43 Soccer Terms Banter 28:14 Old Town Lightning Round 29:15 Coffee Dinner Drinks Picks 31:50 Game Watching Spots 32:29 Closing Thanks And Teamwork Around Old Town and Beyond Cooper Mill Pizza: IG: @thecoopermill Landini Brothers: IG: @landinibrothersinc Swings Coffee: IG: @swingscoffee Mia's: IG: @mias_italian_kitchen Thompson Italian: IG: @thompsonitalian Josephine: IG: @josephineoldtown Barca Pier & Wine Bar: IG: @barca_alx The Study at the Morrison House: IG: @thestudyalx Augie's: IG: @augiesbeergarden Call Your Mother Deli: IG: @callyourmotherdeli Stay Connected Email us at podcast@peopleyoumeetinoldtown.com To stay up to date with The People You Meet In Old Town, and get all the behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a rating and a review. Instagram: @peopleyoumeet.oldtownalx The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria is a podcast that explores the people, places, and ideas that shape the historic district. Hosted by Jane Khodos Beyer, the show features wide-ranging discussions with local leaders and experts who bring practical ideas on how to preserve our heritage and build a vibrant community. © 2026 The People You Meet in Old Town Alexandria. All rights reserved.

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  Episode #8

  Does Peppa Pig Give Kids a British Accent? And Other Questions for Speech Therapist Rachel Moon

  Jun 2, 202616 minS1

  Rachel Moon, founder of Remedy Speech Therapy, joins The People You Meet in Old Town podcast to share her journey from early intervention specialist to private practice owner. Rachel breaks down what speech-language pathology covers, from articulation disorders and language delays to autism and stuttering, and offers practical guidance for parents of young children. Rachel walks us through key developmental milestones parents should watch for in the first two years of life, the power of reading aloud and reducing screen time, and how to make the most of educational shows like Ms. Rachel and Danny Go! She also addresses common parental concerns about bilingual households, accent development, and when to seek a professional evaluation for speech impediments. Remedy Speech Therapy is a boutique pediatric speech and occupational therapy practice offering personalized, evidence-based care that nurtures confidence, connection and communication - one child at a time. To learn more about Remedy's speech therapy, occupational therapy, myofunctional therapy, literacy groups, literacy tutoring, k-5 tutoring, feeding therapy and much more, please visit https://www.remedyspeechtherapy.com . Timestamps: 00:00 When Kids Start Talking 01:05 Meet Rachel Moon 02:30 What Speech Therapy Covers 03:41 Milestones and Red Flags 04:42 Reading and Play Tips 05:29 Screen Time Done Right 06:58 Sounds Kids Grow Into 08:00 Bilingualism and Delays 09:47 Accents and Environment 11:55 Building Remedy Practice 13:04 Finding Therapy and Classes 14:17 Old Town Lightning Round 15:44 Wrap Up and Thanks Around Old Town and beyond: • Remedy Speech Therapy: Old Town Alexandria | remedyspeechtherapy.com | IG: @remedyspeechtherapy • Landini Brothers: 115 King St | landinibrothers.com | IG: @landinibrothers • For Five Coffee: 1800C Diagonal Rd | forfivecoffee.com • Happy Place: Waterfront, Old Town Alexandria | IG: @happyplaceoldtown

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