Hi folks, Steve Rouse here. Well, it’s taken me a while to figure out the “next thing”, but I believe I have with these stories. From growing up in a small town in the 50’s and 60’s to a crazy morning show and our band, to an organic farm and a slightly scandalous BnB, I’m sharing my journey with all the humorous twists and turns this old baby boomer has experienced along the way. Plus, I share a lifestyle, we call “Steve Style” full of growing veggies, having a flock of chickens, keeping bees, heating with wood, cutting firewood, and being one of Mother Nature’s closest friends.

Listen in the car or read and watch at lunch, in bed or sitting on the … you know. I hope you enjoy!

Steve Rouse

Sep

Welcome to Mitchell’s Jewelers!

Big news! We’re pumped (happy)( just not thrilled or excited) to welcome Mitchell‘s Jewelers, 1500 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville as our newest partner for the Lunch with Steve and Maynard podcast, therealsteverouse.com website/blog and The Real Steve Rouse posts across our platforms. From stunning jewelry to jewelry creation and design, to Mitchell’s specialty, expert jewelry repair, this is a true local gem and Mitchell is a true craftsman. For over 40 years Mitchell and his wife...

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Sep

Larry Noto’s ride with comedian Richard Lewis from the Lunch with Steve and Maynard podcast

Hey everyone! We’re thrilled to share a brand new episode of Lunch with Steve and Maynard, where we had the pleasure of chatting with the incredibly talented comedian, singer, author, band leader and entrepreneur: Bel Air’s own Larry Noto! We laugh, we cry, and then we laugh some more. This is the story of a comedian on the cusp of hitting it big, then walking away. The story of a guy who suddenly finds one...

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Sep

Interview with Shari Elliker on the podcast!

We spent some time with Shari Elliker yesterday recording for the Lunch with Steve and Maynard podcast. We both have worked with Shari in the past. She is super talented, funny, and has a resume that’s extensive, including hosting her own talk show on WBAL, the “Broadminded” show on XM, she did the morning show on WHFS for a number of years, she spent four years on the popular Don and Mike Show in DC. ...

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Sep

Mushroom Mania: The Day We Found a Harvest!

If you’ve been following the “Mushroom Chronicles” this week: We started with inoculating the logs with mushroom spores. Next was the surprise find when “someone” (Vicky), placed grocery store mushrooms on my inoculated mushroom logs in the woods for me to find. Haha very funny. Just a few days after our last check, we’re greeted with this stunning harvest, showcasing the magic of mushroom cultivation. 🎉 We can’t contain our excitement over this successful gardening...

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Sep

Mushroom Fakery!? What’s growing in our mushroom logs??

Join Farmer Steve for a surprising adventure in our supply area, where chicken manure, lumber, and mushroom logs are kept. 🌱🐔 In this funny video, we check on our mushroom crop and find a surprise! Watch as we share mushroom-growing facts, from how to set up the logs to keeping them moist, along with a surprise crop! 😂 With plenty of laughs and some unexpected surprises, this video is perfect for both seasoned growers and...

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Sep

Inoculating Logs for Mushroom Cultivation

Curious about how to grow your own mushrooms? In this video, we’re inoculating logs with two delicious varieties: shiitake and blue oyster mushrooms. The best time to inoculate your logs is late winter or early spring. This video covers everything from selecting logs, to the essential tools you’ll need. Here’s how you do it when you’re ready to be a fun-guy!

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Sep

Rouse & Co Morning Show: Ripken’s 2131 Celebration

The town was certainly abuzz 30 years ago today with Cal Ripken Jr. was set to break Lou Gehrig’s major league baseball consecutive game streak of 2,131 games. WQSR’s general manager Brad Murray stepped up to plate himself, as he always did, and the station purchased 2 $5000 tickets to the game. These tickets had a lot that went with them as you’ll hear on this clip of the Rouse and Company morning show giving the tickets...

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Sep

Stevie & The Satellites: In The Game 2131

The Stevie and the Satellites song “In the Game 2131” was written by my friend Bill Fritz of his group “The Klassix” and was played the night Cal Ripken, Jr. broke the record for most consecutive major league baseball games, a record that was set by Lou Gehrig in 1939.

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Sep

Episode 5 of the Lunch with Steve and Maynard podcast interview with Tom Davis!

Episode 5 of the “Lunch with Steve and Maynard” podcast featuring Sports Guy Tom Davis is now available!! There’s a bit of reminiscing about all of us working together on the Rouse and Co. morning show on WQSR, Tom talking about his start in broadcasting and subsequent 55 year career in Baltimore. His feelings about the current state of baseball, him remembering some great stories about Artie Donovan, Charlie Eckman, and the fateful day Donald Kroner...

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