Episode 4 - Don Sincell

You've seen NCIS, right? Well we sit down with the former director of NCIS , Mark Clookie, who has ALL the awesome stories you'd expect. Plus, he loves Deep Creek, and has been coming here long enough to know he wants to stay forever. He talks about starring in NCIS, meeting the actors, what he loves about the area, and obviously - what he's salty about.

You know how sometimes you're living in Pittsburgh but then want to move to Deep Creek? Well Brian knows all about that - if you can't relate. We chat with our friend and local legend Brian O'Brien and hear all about his cool journey to Deep Creek and raising his family here. Kristin was sick during this episode so you'll have to just enjoy Jon and Mike without her there to correct them.

In this episode, we sit down with our buddy, Jimmy Galusky. Jimmy is from nearby Preston Co WV and found his way to WVU baseball's team and then allll the way to MLB - and then to us! We chat about his unique journey to the big time, being salty, and everything in between.

If you haven't heard of Laura, you've probably seen her out and about, at the very least. This week we interview local Laura Fike! We hear about the week she moved to Garrett County - which was during a once in a lifetime weather emergency - how she went from teaching to running local non-profit Garrett Mentors, and why she loves living next to a vacation rental. You'll probably LOL a few times - we did!

We zoom in and get down to business this week is Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing leader Penny Sanburn! We met Penny through the Mountain Maryland Dragon Boat Festival here in Garrett County. We learn how she got into helping non-profits, hear all about her travels, the crazy races she's attended all over the world, and most importantly, how we're gonna get that three-peat in 2024.

Remember when Jon was HGTV? The first time? Andy was there, too! We chat about the process of being on HGTV, enjoying the lake life, and how he owns one of Baltimore's most infamous bars and venues - Hammerjacks. This one was fun! Let us know who to interview next!

Did you know Wisp Resort WAS NOT the original name?! We break down all kinds of past history like that with local Bob Rudy - his family was one of the first to have retail space in downtown Oakland and they ran the famous Rudy's Ski Shop at Wisp. We talk about all that and more - check it out! Let us know who to interview next!

If you've been around the lake at all - you've heard about the Arrowhead Dredging project... if you're thinking...ew, lame, boring...well ... you're wrong. And Bruce Michael is going to tell you why. This week the Not Salty crew sits down with the head of the project and we ask all the burning questions we know you have! Not only that, but as a scientist, his Honi story was NSFW.... Let us know who to interview next!

If you've been to Deep Creek, changes are VERY HIGH you've eaten at one of our guest's restaurants - that's right - we sat down with the one and only, Brenda McDonnell. You know, like Brenda's Pizza?! Firewater?!!? Traders Coffee?!?!? Firewater????? We talk about how she came to Deep Creek from the Bronx, opening her first pizza spot, and how she's made Deep Creek her home and setting for her creative genius. Order some Brenda's to go and listen - this is a good one!

In this episode the Not Salty Crew chats with local legend and Kristin's first boss (Yikes!) Don Sincell. His family history goes back to the 1800s! We talk about his family owning the local newspaper, his hilarious Honi Honi story, and everything in between! **originally published 12/29/23**