
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 98 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | ||||

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 year... more
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 c... more
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 yea... more
We first met Wayne Brewton & Pastor Aaron Hannah on the 600 block of Cherry Hill Road back in 2017. This episode, we reunite with Wayne & Aaron, we listen back together to their original recordings, and we ask them, “How’s life changed in the past fo... more
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 i... more
We first met Gus Zissimos & George Anagnostou on the 4700 block of Eastern Avenue back in 2015. This episode, we reunite with George & Gus, we listen back together to their original recordings, and we ask them, “How’s life changed in the past six yea... more
We reconnect with Arlo Iron Cloud, our partner at KILI Radio, The Voice of the Lakota Nation, on the Pine Ridge Reservation. He tells us how life has changed for him and his family over the past few years. We also check back in with Lei Ann Shiramizu... more
We first met Gregory Hill (AKA Foots) and Lateef Aderomilehin on the 2100 block of Edmondson Avenue back in 2017. This episode, we reunite with Foots & Lateef, we listen back together to their original recordings, and we ask them, “How’s life changed... more
i remember when the creator of this podcast and Out of The Block series gave me a deck of what i call “interpersonal cards,” which is like a game of getting to strangers anywhere from 30 seconds to an hour if the vibe was right. i think of this podcast series every Mercury Rx or Venus Rx
Great mix of local to Baltimore and around the world communities! Provides a wonderful perspective on how even though blocks may look different to the outsider, all blocks share common features.
Out of the Blocks is one of the most important shows available today. While most of the shows available concentrate on the major incidents which are ‘newsworthy, this show reports on the ‘Everyman’. It is unfailingly interesting and often touching. It shows, as does much great art, that every person has a story worth listening to.
This is OotB’s final season. I have been a listener since the shows inception and will really miss it.
Brilliant sound design and on-the-ground storytelling
Such interesting vignettes, engage listener into other people’s lives as told by them. Producer is a thoughtful and sincere interviewer.
I’ve been binge listening and I have no plans to stop. Love these stories.
I love it! Out of the Blocks is a truly unique podcast. I feel like a participant as we walk through neighborhoods and meet people. Listening to this podcast has influenced me to pause and chat a little longer with people I encounter during the day. Aaron is a truly kind and genuine interviewer, and I love listening to Wendel’s musical illustrations of the interviews.
I adore this podcast! I love hearing the stories of everyone they meet. It’s a beautiful painting of characters. I’ve laughed, cried, and been so intrigued by so many moments throughout the episodes. It’s a great reminder that our world is built of amazing, unique people full of life and experience to share!
No other podcast so smartly uses sound as a storytelling tool
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I started by listening to the episode about the music. Then I got hooked.
I really enjoy the stories people tell. Some happy; some sad and all real. Good job!
Such a thought provoking, & open minded podcast, shedding light and such a different perspective on Baltimore Maryland and various subjects. Thank you Aaron for this.⭐️
A great podcast about Baltimore neighborhoods and the people who shape them.
Love this podcast. So many cool episodes especially when they travel to different cities. Production is on point too! Great job.
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Apple Podcasts | #226 |









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