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Chesterfield Behind the Mic

Chesterfield County

A podcast focused on the people, stories, and happenings of Chesterfield County, Virginia.

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25:25

Episode 39: Checking In With Supervisor Kevin Carroll...

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2023/02/22

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Kevin Carroll, chairman of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, to get his thoughts on some of the latest news in the county, in the Matoaca area, and on the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA), which he also chairs. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt

38:09

Episode 38: How Chesterfield Played a Role in the...

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2023/02/08

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to James Jackson, a 1961 graduate of GW Carver High School and recent Bravo! Award winner, about growing up in Chesterfield, what it was like to spend more that four decades working at NASA, and how it feels to have helped the Apollo missions put men on the moon. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator:

21:13

Episode 37: Previewing Black History Month in...

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2023/01/25

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Kim Conley of Citizen Information and Resources to talk about the way the county plans to celebrate Black History Month this year and what events are coming up for residents to attend throughout February. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn

23:31

Episode 36: The Impact of Lifelong Learning in...

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2023/01/11

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Rachel Ramirez, executive director of the Lifelong Learning Institute in Chesterfield, about the mission and work of the non-profit, the way it serves residents, and why it’s so important for us to continue to find ways to learn. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese

25:49

Episode 35: State of the County 2022 with Dr. Joe Casey

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2022/12/28

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey to hear more about his State of the County address, what stood out to him about the year that was in 2022, and what he’s looking forward to in 2023 and beyond for Chesterfield. You can watch the address in its entirety on our YouTube channel or our website at chesterfield.gov/StateOfTheCounty. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin

29:14

Episode 34: A Banner Year for Economic Development in...

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2022/12/14

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Garrett Hart, the director of economic development, about what was a massive year for Chesterfield with big announcements and lots more likely coming our way in 2023 and beyond. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: J. Elias

16:36

Episode 33: Explaining Chesterfield’s Recycling Changes

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2022/11/30

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to John Neal, Director of General Services for Chesterfield, about upcoming changes to the way the county does recycling, how they came about, what was behind choosing the way forward, and what it all means for residents. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie

24:44

Episode 32: The Role of Community Enhancement in...

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2022/11/16

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dan Cohen, the director of community enhancement, about what his department does, what revitalization means for Chesterfield, how critical affordable housing is, and much more. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: J. Elias O’Neal

25:03

Episode 31: Getting Involved This Holiday Season in...

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2022/11/02

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dawn McCoy, executive director of CCHASM, and Bonnie Cauthorn, the 2022 Christmas Mother, about how you can get involved this holiday season to make Thanksgiving and Christmas a little better for those in need in Chesterfield County. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese

14:40

Episode 30: Gearing Up For the 2022 General Election...

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2022/10/19

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Missy Vera, who is the General Registrar for Chesterfield County, about the upcoming elections next month. We’ll discuss the important dates and information voters need to know as they head to the polls on Nov. 8 or look to vote by other means. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and

28:09

Episode 29: Talking HARP with Bailey Hilliard

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2022/10/05

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome program manager Bailey Hilliard to talk more in-depth about the Helping Addicts Recover Progressively (HARP) program, its origin, its mission, its successes, its lessons, and how it’s working to change the lives of so many throughout our area. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt

20:59

Episode 28: A Deep Dive Into the Community Facilities...

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2022/09/21

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we dive deep into the upcoming bond referendum by talking to Dr. Merv Daugherty and Gerard Durkin to go through the various projects included in the Community Facilities Bond Plan and share specifics on each one. Visit chesterfield.gov/bond for more information. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith

27:23

Episode 27: Celebrating One Year of Behind the Mic

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2022/09/07

On this special episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we celebrate Year 1 of the show with a look back at how it came to be and share some glimpses behind the scenes of how its made, as those involved recount their stories in celebration of the show’s first anniversary. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Susan S. Pollard Co-Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and

22:15

Episode 26: Bond Referendum 101

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2022/08/24

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris to get the background on Chesterfield’s upcoming bond referendum this fall. We dive into the basics of what a referendum is, how bonds work, what savings they can present, how the projects in the Community Facilities Bond Plan were chosen, and much more. Find out more at chesterfield.gov/bond. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Susan S. Pollard Co-Executive Producer: Teresa

25:37

Episode 25: Preparing Your Child For a Successful Year

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2022/08/10

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Valerie Fowlkes and Ginger Dotter from Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services about the ways that parents can best prepare and support their children and teens as they get ready to start a new school year. We talk through tips and strategies for homework, sleep, screen time and how parents can be involved in order to help their kids navigate what can be a stressful time. For more information contact Prevention Services at

22:15

Episode 24: Helping Answer Child Care Questions

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2022/07/27

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Janice Stovall and Caitlyn Plaskett about child care in Chesterfield County. We go over questions families might have about trying to find a provider and what to look for in that process as well as talking about what to do if you think becoming a provider—either in your own home or with an established daycare—is the right move for you. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Susan S. Pollard Co-Executive Producer: Teresa

15:32

Episode 23: After Hours Concert Series

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2022/07/13

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Matt Creeger about the After Hours Concert Series coming soon to River City Sportsplex. We’ll discuss how the event came to Chesterfield, what they learned in the initial run at the Fairgrounds last year, what the venue at the Sportsplex will look like and offer, and much more. Visit AfterHoursConcertSeries.com for ticket information. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Susan S. Pollard Co-Executive Producer: Teresa

20:18

Episode 22: Talking Parks and Recreation with Neil...

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2022/06/29

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Parks and Recreation Director Neil Luther about his recent return to the county as head of the department, the busy season for Parks and Rec, and some of the upcoming events that county residents should have on their calendars. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Susan S. Pollard Co-Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Graphics: Debbie Wrenn

27:02

Episode 21: Entering the World of Library Bots

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2022/06/15

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to members of Library Bots, a team of local high schoolers who meet at Central Library and compete in FIRST Tech Challenge robotics. Their “coach” and two team members talk about their experience of building the robot and competing against other teams, including how important the term “gracious professionalism” matters in all that they do. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Susan S. Pollard Co-Executive Producer: Teresa

22:51

Episode 20: American Idol Contestant Carrie Brockwell

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2022/06/01

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chesterfield’s own Carrie Brockwell about a whirlwind few months as the 15-year old turned an open audition call on Zoom into a golden ticket, a trip to Hollywood, and the adventure of a lifetime on ABC’s American Idol. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Susan S. Pollard Co-Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Camera Operator/Promotions:

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