The Charlotte Podcast

This week we were joined by Joseph McGee from the @WCWRetrospect podcast to talk Charlotte Wrestling History, Crockett Promotions, and of course...hailing from Charlotte North Carolinaaaaa..... the Naitcha Boy, Riiiiiick Flaaaiiiiirrr. We also go over the details of the 1985 Great American Bash which was held at Memorial Stadium and featured Ric Flair entering by helicopter and are supported as al...

Today we were joined by a special guest to talk about Miller’s upcoming nuptials. We also learn why James K. Polk is actually a big deal for Charlotte, and Supportive Guy wrote some words about Miller before his big day.

Today we were joined by our old friend Wilson, who got some things off his chest in our inaugural game of “Pile of Rants.” We also learned about Ephraim Brevard and were supported by our old friend SG.

Today we were joined by Mandy and Melody to discuss their work at the Levine Museum of the South and a fundraiser we are partnering with them on. We also learned about the CCCC and were supported (as always) by Supportive Guy.

We were joined by Octavia Moore of Hip Hop Orchestrated to discuss her brilliant plan to disrupt classical music with hip hop. We also learned about Alabama Pitts and were once again supported by Supportive Guy.

In honor the ole US of A's birthday we teamed up with our BFFL Supportive Guy to write some Supportive Words for America.

We were joined by Jerrard K. Polk today to talk about his work as caricaturist, illustrator and all-around great guy. We also learned about WJ Cash and his book “The Mind of the South” and were supported by Supportive Guy.

On this week’s episode we talk with Tim Miner and Matt Olin about the upcoming Queen City Quiz show. We also learn about the Historic Rosedale Plantation and are lifted up on angel’s wings by Supportive Guy.

John is out of town, so Miller had Adam Rhew and Kristen Wile of the Charlotte Magazine to discuss their Southern Fried issue and conduct a draft of Charlotte’s best fried food. We later learn the history of Price’s Chicken Coop and are supported by a vacationing Supportive Guy. (Ps we know the sound is off and are working on it - Miller)

In this episode we learn about all that Goodwill of the South Piedmont does from the President and CEO, Chris Jackson (it’s WAYYYYYY more than you think). Later we learn about illegal street racing in CLT and are supported by Supportive Guy.

A bonus pod where we ask Nata Edwards gives us the State of the Union for the Panthers and Hornets, and shares some advice for Charlotte sports fans.

We were joined by April Smith of Social Ape Marketing to discuss starting a business in Charlotte, social media and how to pronounce the word “GIF.” We also learned about a very special chair for a very large president and were lifted up by Supportive Guy.

Today we were joined by the lovely Jemayne King to talk about shoe culture, his class at Johnson C. Smith and Sole Food Brand. John walks us through the history of the world’s greatest missing document (The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence) and we are lifted up on angels wings by Supportive Guy’s words.

Today we were joined by the incredible Sarah Crosland. We discussed her relationship to Charlotte, her new book, and shared some laughs. Enjoy!

The always great, never watered down, Nata Edwards has returned to the Queen City and joined us to talk sports media, what he missed about Charlotte, and fill the podcast studio with #knowledge. We also discussed the original Charlotte Hornets and Supportive Guy supports the Panthers rookies.

Today we were joined by Katherine and Melissa for an amazing conversation about the North Carolina Outward Bound School. We also learned what a Yadkin is and unfortunately sang some Supportive Words from Supportive Guy.

Today we were joined by Haley Bohon to talk about the growth of Skillpop and answer some ridiculous questions. We also learned about John Nolen and were treated to poetry written by Supportive Guy. n

Today we were joined by John Short of Open Streets 704 and John Lincoln of MORA to discuss their organizations. John (host of this podcast) also educates us about Queens Table and Supportive Guy eulogizes some guy not named John (Don Rickles).

Today we were joined by our BFFL to talk about all the nice things about Charlotte. We also learned about the history of 1969 and we read a radio play written by Supportive Guy.

Today we sat down with Seth Ervin and Shelia Bumgarner of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. We talked all things library past and future, and even learned about some hidden secrets of the uptown branch. Spooky! We also learned about the Duke Mansion in the history section and had a special guest join us for some library-themed Supportive Words. You can connect with the library at https://www.cmli...

Today we were joined by Denise Burkard, the Lead Partner for Seed20, and Susan Daniel, the Executive Director of Social Venture Partners, to talk about the Seed20 program and what is does for the Charlotte community. We also were also "speed dated" the following semifinalists: KNOW Charlotte (Levine Museum of the New South) 20:34 MusicalMinds NC - 2701

Today we were joined by Brittany and Abhishek from HACKATHONclt to talk about their upcoming (amazing) event. We also learned about the history of moonshine in Charlotte and Supportive Guy cured our March Sadness.

We partnered with Seed20 to showcase the nonprofit in this year’s class. In today’s podcast we “speed dated” four of the semifinalists. Queen City Robotics – 1:35 Lily Sarah Grace – 9:40 The Pollution Detectives – 15:09 The Red Boot Coalition – 22:32 Part 1 was released on Monday.

We partnered with Seed20 to showcase the nonprofit in this year’s class. In today’s podcast we “speed dated” four of the semifinalists. BELL - 5:55 Great Outdoors University - 11:10 UMAR - 18:15 ArtPop - 26:34 Part 2 will be released on Wednesday.

In our second episode this week we were joined by the voice of Queens Basketball Phil Constantino, Alyssa Sharpe of the STEMinism Podcast and Chuck Cole of Trees Charlotte to discuss three completely different but equally amazing topics. We also learned about the history of BELK! Don't forget to listen to #ThePoddies!