Out of the Blocks
Aaron Henkin, Wendel Patrick
Out of the Blocks is a uniquely immersive listening experience that emerges from a mosaic of voices and soundscapes on the streets of Baltimore. A custom-tailored score colors and connects this tapestry of stories hidden in plain sight.
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James & Theresa, Then & Now
Out of the Blocks
06/14/21 • 18 min
We first met James Carter and Theresa Marable on the 3300 block of Greenmount Avenue in back 2012, in the very first episode of Out of the Blocks. This episode, we reunite with James and Theresa, we listen back together to their original recordings, and we ask them, “What’s changed in your life in the past nine years?”
Out of the Docks, part 2: Close Quarters, Wide Horizons
Out of the Blocks
07/03/19 • 32 min
Do you have any privacy when you live on a sailboat with another couple? What happens when you try to raise kids on a motor yacht? How does it test a marriage when you share a small space? What do you sacrifice to live on a boat? What do you gain? And is worth the trade-off? Field producer Melissa Gerr brings us more stories from the eccentric live-aboards of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Faith
Out of the Blocks
11/06/18 • 30 min
A street preacher pleads with passersby to heed the word of God, a Pentecostal pastor struggles with her calling, A Muslim father and son confront anti-Islamic sentiment, a man behind bars reinvents himself through Islam, an Orthodox Jew flees religious oppression in Iran, a Mennonite couple opens an urban school, and a Native American man decolonizes his spiritual self.
American Dream
Out of the Blocks
10/23/18 • 28 min
Stories about hope, sacrifice, home, and what happens when you come to America, as told by immigrants from Egypt, Nepal, Korea, Eritrea, Vietnam, El Salvador, Afghanistan, China, and Jordan.
3300 Greenmount
Out of the Blocks
06/07/15 • 47 min
On the 3300 block of Greenmount Avenue, you'll meet store clerks and restaurateurs from all over the globe - Pakistan, Mali, Korea, China, Thailand, Eritrea, and the Ukraine. You'll also meet born & bred Baltimore entrepreneurs, bar-flies, and street corner preachers.
Antonio & Pat & Andrea, Then & Now
Out of the Blocks
08/03/21 • 20 min
We first met Antonio McDuffy and Pat & Andrea Wills on the 400 block of E Patapsco Avenue back in 2015. This episode, we reunite with them, we listen back together to their original recordings, and we ask them, “How’s life changed in the past six years?”
B Love & Bridge of Hope, Then & Now
Out of the Blocks
08/10/21 • 25 min
This episode, we reconnect with Traci ‘B-Love’ Bartlow, who runs a boutique hotel on the ground floor of her home in West Oakland’s Lower Bottoms neighborhood. She tells us how her life and her business have changed over the past few years. We also check back in at a day shelter that helps families in crisis in the St Louis neighborhood of The Ville. Director Kelli Braggs talks about how the organization is bearing up under the strain of the pandemic.
Barbara's Groceries, Then & Now
Out of the Blocks
08/17/21 • 21 min
We first met the guys at Barbara’s Groceries back in 2015 on the 4700 block of Liberty Heights Avenue. This episode, we reunite with them, we listen back together to their original recordings, and we ask them, “How’s life changed in the past six years?” Plus, Aaron & Wendel bid a fond farewell to listeners as Out of the Blocks comes to a close.
Sissy & Shaniqua, Then & Now
Out of the Blocks
07/20/21 • 20 min
We first met Okhui ‘Sissy’ Benlein & Shaniqua McCready on the 1900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue back in 2018. This episode, we reunite with Sissy & Shaniqua, we listen back together to their original recordings, and we ask them, “How’s life changed in the past three years?”
Tymekia & Will, Then & Now
Out of the Blocks
06/21/21 • 21 min
We first met Tymekia Spellman and Will Jackson on the 4700 block of Liberty Heights Avenue back in 2015. This episode, we reunite with Tymekia & Will, we listen back together to their original recordings, and we ask them, “What’s changed in your life in the past six years?”
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FAQ
How many episodes does Out of the Blocks have?
Out of the Blocks currently has 98 episodes available.
What topics does Out of the Blocks cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Out of the Blocks?
The episode title 'B Love & Bridge of Hope, Then & Now' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Out of the Blocks?
The average episode length on Out of the Blocks is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Out of the Blocks released?
Episodes of Out of the Blocks are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Out of the Blocks?
The first episode of Out of the Blocks was released on Jun 7, 2015.
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