E128: How AI Became a Personal Assistant

E128: How AI Became a Personal Assistant

Author: MDDC Press Association August 27, 2025 Duration: 1:20:31

In this episode, Kevin Berrier talks with Jason Whong of Whong Community Media about building a lean, community-focused publishing business and how he’s using AI to streamline operations without losing the human touch. Jason shares how he balances multiple publications, experiments with custom AI automations, and keeps community at the heart of his work.


Ever wonder how a major local story really came together, or what a reporter was thinking when they asked that tough question? Five Dubs Podcast pulls back the curtain on the newsrooms across Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C. Hosts Rebecca Snyder and Kevin Berrier, through the MDDC Press Association, sit down with the journalists themselves to explore the how and why behind the headlines you read each day. This isn't just a recap of the news; it's a conversation about the process, the challenges, and the sometimes surprising human stories that unfold during the pursuit of a story. In each episode, you'll hear firsthand accounts of what it takes to cover communities in this dynamic region, from the initial tip to the published piece. The Five Dubs Podcast offers a unique, insider perspective on the function and future of local media, making the landscape of regional journalism more accessible and understandable. It’s for anyone curious about the mechanics of news gathering and the people dedicated to telling our local stories.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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E72: What I wish I knew as an intern [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:13
Rebecca Snyder talks with seasoned journalists about their past experiences as interns. Andy Schotz of the Frederick News-Post, Krys’tal Griffin of the News Journal, Jack Hogan of The Daily Record and Amanda Yeager of th…
E71: Best Move with The Frederick News Post [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:11
Rebecca Snyder chats with Geordie Wilson, publisher of the Frederick News Post, about their innovative tourism publication, Day-tripper. In a fast-paced brainstorm amidst a challenging season, Wilson and his team turned…
E70: Best Move with the AFRO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:44
In this episode, Rebecca Snyder chats with Dana Peck of the AFRO about their innovative digital billboard network launched in 2023. Funded by philanthropy, these billboards in Baltimore retail locations broadcast AFRO's…
E69: Maryland School for the Blind and Devaney and Associates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:18
Join host Kevin Berrier as he explores the inspiring work of the Maryland School for the Blind and their innovative See Beyond Festival. This episode features Marlo Jacobson, Director of Development at the Maryland Schoo…
E68: Best Move with The Baltimore Banner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:05
Join us with The Baltimore Banner's standout achievement of 2023 with Editor-in-Chief Kimi Yoshino and Sports Editor Chris Korman. Discover how their strategic move to build a dedicated sports team has revolutionized the…
E67: Best Move with The Baltimore Sun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:40
In this episode, join Rebecca Snyder as she sits down with Amanda Kell and Annie Jennemann from The Baltimore Sun to discuss their groundbreaking work on uncovering clergy abuse within the Catholic Church in Maryland. Am…
E66: Best Move with The Star Democrat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:09
Join Rebecca Snyder in this enriching episode as she sits down with Kristi English, Director of Marketing and Events for APG Media of Chesapeake, to delve into the innovative "Women to Watch Summer Speaker Series" hosted…
E65: Rookie of the Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:53
In this episode, join us as we sit down with nominees for MDDC's prestigious Rookie of the Year award. These rising stars in journalism—Greg Morton, Annie Jennemann, Maggie Trovato and Braden Hamelin—share their journeys…
E64: Syllaby.io [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:35
Join us in this episode as we delve into the groundbreaking fusion of AI and storytelling in digital marketing. Our guest, Austin Armstrong, CEO of Syllaby.io, shares insights on leveraging short-form vertical videos to…

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