Chesterfield Behind the Mic

Latest Episodes:

Episode 62: Chesterfield's Tameka Stephens Talks Wheel of Fortune Experience Oct 25, 2023

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chesterfield's own Tameka Stephens about her exciting journey to not only try to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune but how she got there, what it was like to play and win, and how it's made such an impression on her life.

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 and Elizabeth Hart

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Tameka Stephens, Wheel of Fortune contestant

Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

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Episode 61: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2023 Oct 18, 2023

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Lindsay Cassada, Coordinator of Chesterfield County's Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center, to talk about domestic violence, the support resources available locally, and what people should know this October to raise more awareness around the issue.

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 and Elizabeth Hart

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Lindsay Cassada, Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center Coordinator

Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 60: Chesterfield HSFB Mid-Season Recap Oct 04, 2023

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we drop in on the ongoing high school football season around the county and see where things stand for the area's 10 teams midway through the 2023 fall campaign.

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, Elizabeth Hart, and Jackie Wilkens

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 59: Gearing Up for Community Cup 2023 Sep 20, 2023

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dalila Medrano, Multicultural Community Engagement Coordinator, about the ways in which the county reaches out to multicultural parts of the community, the kinds of resources that are available, and the types of events Community Engagement and Resources offers. That list includes the Community Cup, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30 at River City Sportsplex.

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 and Elizabeth Hart

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Dalila Medrano, Multicultural Community Engagement Coordinator

Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 58: Preparing for Emergencies This Fall and Winter Sep 13, 2023

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jess Robison about emergency preparedness, why now is the time to think through not just your hurricane preparedness plans but also your upcoming winter preparedness plans too, and what kind of resources the county offers to help you get you, your home, and your family ready for what may come.

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 and Elizabeth Hart

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Jess Robison, Emergency Management Coordinator

Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 57: Mental Health Is Ageless Sep 06, 2023

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Melissa Ackley and Alexa van Aartrijk about National Suicide Prevention Month, the alarming trend of suicide in older adults, why connection and activity are so beneficial, 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 and Elizabeth Hart

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guests:

Melissa Ackley, Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services Prevention Services Manager and Co-Chair of the Chesterfield Suicide Awareness and Prevention Coalition

Alex van Aartrijk, Manager of the Office on Aging and Disability Resources

Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 56: Catch the Fun at the Chesterfield County Fair Aug 23, 2023

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to General Manager Brenda White Vaughn of the Chesterfield County Fair about this year's 112th installment of the annual community event to discuss the new attractions, the scope of the event, and the information you and your family need to know going in.

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, Elizabeth Hart, and Jackie Wilkens

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Brenda White Vaughn, General Manager of the Chesterfield County Fair

Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 55: Chesterfield County High School Football Preview 2023 Aug 16, 2023

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we get you ready for the high school football season around the county by touching base on all 10 schools and discuss the different storylines that are facing all of the teams this fall.

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, Elizabeth Hart, and Jackie Wilkens

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 54: Chesterfield Wins International Hermes Creative Awards Aug 09, 2023

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to several employees from the county's Constituent and Media Services Department about their respective wins in the recent Hermes Creative Awards, an international communications competition that is among the oldest and largest in the world.

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, Elizabeth Hart, and Jackie Wilkens

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 53: Ways to Stay Cool and Save Money This Summer Jul 19, 2023

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dominion Energy's Craig Carper about ways to beat the heat this summer and both stay cool while also saving a little on your utility bills. In addition, we'll talk about Chesterfield's recent solar announcement, the rise of wind energy in Virginia, and how you can prepare your family for hurricane season.

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, Elizabeth Hart, and Jackie Wilkens

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

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