The Charlotte Podcast

Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer sat down with us at Legion Brewing to discuss her career, Panthers expectations and the journalist hub that is Gastonia. We also learned about a big hole in the ground (thank John) and were supported by Supportive Guy’s words.

We were joined by Aldergate CEO Suzanne Pugh to discuss the incredible ways the retirement community works to better the surrounding community. John also wrapped up is history series on the 1965 Shrine Bowl and we learned about the hottest new team building fad from Supportive Guy.

On this episode we caught up with the gang at 24 Hours of Booty minutes before their big event, learned more about the 1965 Shrine Bowl and the incredible Julius Chambers, and Supportive Guy supported your dog during their favorite days of summer.

On this week’s episode we travelled to Wheelhouse Media to sit down with John Allred to learn about his business, the creative scene in Charlotte and what's next in video technology. We also introduced part one of our three part series on the a1965 Shrine Bowl and were supported (as always) by Supportive Guy.

Today we were joined by Mary Newsom to discuss her history in Charlotte, work with the UNCC Urban Institute and City Walks. We also announced our fundraiser for Heart Meter, learned about the history of the Belmont Neighborhood and read some special words from Supportive Guy.

On this week's episode we sat down with Molly Grantham of WBTV to discuss her incredible career, how she learned to juggle her home and work lives, and so much more. We also learn the history of Ismael Titus and read some special words from Supportive Guy.  

We sat down on Miller's front porch to talk about the future of Charlotte and list some things* that Charlotte needs. We also learn the history of a ghost named Dusty and replayed one of our favorite holiday-themed Supportive Words. *This is a fun list that does not include many serious topics so please don't @ us. 

We sat down with Rickey Hall and Greg Jarrell to learn more about the West Side Community Land Trust and how they are fighting against displacement on the west side of Charlotte. We also learned about the history of Biddleville and Supportive Guy shared an oddly inspirational story about hiking.

Prepare to be impressed after our conversation with local dancer, artist, creator and teenager Jonathan Davis. Also, John has some startling Charlotte BBQ facts.

We met local artist Kent Youngstrom at Birdsong Brewing to learn more about his career, projects and the arts in Charlotte. John also got really excited about trees and Supportive Guy sent in some words from Boston.

We were joined by author Kathy Izard to discuss her memoir “The Hundred Story Home” and learn more about her efforts to house Charlotte’s homeless. John called in and supplied the fastest history of Charlotte ever and we were supported (per usual) by Supportive Guy.

Our friends Brad Panovich, Michael Felder, Katie Peralta, Opera Carolina and Supportive Guy joined us for live recording at Petra’s to celebrate Meck Dec Day. Listen in as we discuss the significance of the day, complain about dog owners, learn about forecasting weather and reveal really really bad Philly accents.

We were joined by one of our favorite writers (turned podcaster) Tommy Tomlinson to discuss his incredible career, the future of media and his podcast Southbound. John also got VERY serious about the Meck Dec and we were supported (as always) by Supportive Guy.  

We sat down with John Lewis, the CEO of CATS, to learn about his career, what transportation in Charlotte looks like in the future and how he’s the strongest transportation CEO in the country. We also learn the history of the train in Freedom Park and were taken to Broadway by Supportive Guy.

We sat down with local radio legend Mike Collins to discuss his career, memorable Charlotte Talks moments and an infamous Pauly Shore interview. We also learned about the history of a famous novel written in Charlotte and were supported (as always) by Supportive Guy.

We were joined by Dr. Tom Hanchett to learn about his career as a community historian, discuss the role of history in Charlotte’s food and get answers our Charlotte history hot takes. John also impressed Tom with the history of the airport’s rocking chairs and Supportive Guy wrote some special words for you, the listener.

This week we were joined by Kristen Wile and Adam Rhew of Charlotte magazine to discuss their 2018 Best of the Best awards. During the conversations we touch on the process of selecting the winners and how much Kristen likes a certain chili burger. We also learned about the time SOMEONE LANDED A PLANE AT THE CAROLINA THEATER and were supported (as always) by Supportive Guy.

We were joined by the incredible Cyndee Patterson to reflect on her incredible work in Charlotte and discuss how the Lee Institute is bringing positive change to the City. We also learned about the Phifer House and supported Supportive Guy?

We sat down to talk about what is overrated and underrated about spring in Charlotte. We also learned about the history of Alexander Craighead and were supported by Supportive Guy.

We were joined by Neil and Ed of the Project One Scholarship Fund to learn about the important work they’re doing to help Charlotte students pay for college. We also learned the history of one of Charlotte’s oldest philanthropists and Supportive Guy shares some happy thoughts for sad college basketball fans (John).

On this week’s episode we sat down with Tom Gabbard and discussed everything Blumenthal Performing Arts does for the Charlotte community. (Hint: It’s more than you think.) We also learned about the history of the traffic cone and Supportive Guy shares a story from his childhood.

This week we sat down with Federico Rios, the City of Charlotte's first Immigrant and Integration Manager, to learn about his story and the work of the Office of International Relations. This fascinating conversation touches on the incredible impact immigrant populations have on Charlotte, how Charlotteans need to get out of their bubble and ended with an argument about Risk strategy. We also lear...

On this week's episode we sat down with Chris of Birdsong and Phil of Legion to discuss the Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance, beer culture in the Queen City and using Mazda Miatas as political contributions. We also learned the incredible history of JT Williams and Supportive Guy assigned Avengers to Charlotte breweries.