Chesterfield Behind the Mic

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Episode 152: The Importance of Cannabis Safety Month Jun 03, 2026

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Eric Faw from Prevention Services to discuss Cannabis Safety Month, the evolutions of the drug, the differences that people need to be aware of, and what are some of the ways to stay safe.

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: Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Eric Faw, Mental Health Support Services- Prevention Services

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

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Episode 151: Checking In with Supervisor Jessica Schneider (Clover Hill District) May 20, 2026

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jessica Schneider of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to discuss some of the big items facing the county in 2026 and a number of updates on projects in the Clover Hill District.

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: Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Jessica Schneider, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Clover Hill District)

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 150: How Chesterfield Participates in the Legislative Process May 13, 2026

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, Natalie Spillman joins the show to talk about the county's Intergovernmental Relations department, how the process works at the General Assembly, and what goes into the county's work to try and participate in the legislative process both at the state and federal levels.

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: Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Natalie Spilleman, Director of Intergovernmental Relations

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 149: How Chesterfield Engages its Youth May 06, 2026

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, Chloe Carter and Joseph Carter join the show to talk about ways the county engages with its younger residents, why the Youth Advisory Board and Teen Summit have caught on, and what kinds of topics and issues matter most to young people.

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: Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guests:

Chloe Carter, Youth Engagement Coordinator

Joseph Carter, Teen Summit participant

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 148: Why Counting, Locking, and Discarding Your Medications Matters Apr 22, 2026

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, Allyson Butler of Prevention Services joins the show to talk about the "Accidental Drug Dealer" campaign that Chesterfield County is once again doing this spring. She talks through the importance of not only counting your meds but how best to secure and dispose of them so that they don't find their way into the hands of those who shouldn't have them.

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: Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Allyson Butler, Prevention Services

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 147: Checking In with Supervisor Jim Ingle (Bermuda District) Apr 15, 2026

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jim Ingle of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to discuss some of the big items facing the county in 2026 and a number of updates on projects in the Bermuda District.

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: Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Jim Ingle, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Bermuda District)

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 146: Melissa Chase Comes Back Home Apr 08, 2026

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to local media personality Melissa Chase, a Midlothian native who is now back home after a career that's taken her to the height of RVA radio then to Houston and back again for a new lifestyle TV show on WRIC.

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: Joanna Heims and Michael Senter

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Melissa Chase, Media Personality and Midlothian native

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 145: Checking In with Supervisor Kevin Carroll (Matoaca District) Apr 01, 2026

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Kevin Carroll of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about being elected vice chair, some of the big items facing the county in 2026, and a number of updates on projects in the Matoaca District.

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: Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Kevin Carroll, Vice Chair of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Matoaca District)

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 144: Breaking Down the Proposed FY27 County Budget Mar 18, 2026

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris and Budget Director Gerard Durkin go in depth on the proposed FY27 county budget, what is included, the methods by which Chesterfield went about balancing the county's need with the realities facing taxpayers, 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: Joanna Heims and Michael Senter

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guests:

Matt Harris, Chairman, Deputy County Administrator for Finance and Administration

Gerard Durkin, Director of Budget and Management

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 143: Early Goes from James River to the Pros Mar 11, 2026

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chesterfield native Connelly Early, a former James River High School standout who played college ball at Army and UVa before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2023. He took a break from spring training in Fort Myers, Florida recently to talk about the path he travelled from local fields to "the show," what's been on his mind as he gets ready for a big season ahead, and how thankful he is for the journey he's on.

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: Joanna Heims and Michael Senter

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

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