Chesterfield Behind the Mic

Latest Episodes:

Episode 132: The Importance of Fraud Week in Chesterfield Nov 05, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Internal Audit Director Khara Durden about the upcoming International Fraud Week and what all goes into that each year as the county looks to focus on fraud, waste, and abuse across the organization and schools.

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 Joanna Heims

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Khara Durden, Director of Internal Audit

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

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Episode 131: Recovery Court Provides Pathways Oct 22, 2025

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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Rondell Davis about her journey the last few years as she made her way out of active addiction in large part thanks to Recovery Court. She also discusses how her experiences provided her not only a pathway forward but also helped her land as a Peer Recovery Specialist, which continues to bring her immense joy.

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

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Rondell Davis, Recovery Court Graduate/Peer Recovery Specialist

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 130: Chesterfield HSFB Mid-Season Recap (2025) Oct 08, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we do our annual drop in on the ongoing high school football season and see where things stand for the area's teams at the midway point.

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

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Jim McConnell, Creative Content Writer

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 129: Court Navigator Program Wins VACo Award Oct 01, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Deborah Dugger and Joeleathia Wilson about CARP's Court Navigator program, which recently took home the prestigious Best Large County Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). We discuss the program, what drove its design, the way it fits into the overall mission of CARP, 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

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guests:

Deborah Dugger, Director of Chesterfield Adolescent Resource Pathways (CARP)

Joeleathia Wilson, Court Navigator with CARP

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 128: A Lifetime of Lessons with Chesterfield Sports Hall of Famer Ken Oxendine Sep 17, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to inaugural Chesterfield Sports Hall of Famer Ken Oxendine about growing up in this community and, following a great playing career at Virginia Tech and in the NFL, returning home to give back to the place that raised him.

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

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Ken Oxendine, Chesterfield Sports Hall of Famer

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 127: Raising Awareness About the Links Between Addiction and Suicide Sep 03, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Melissa Ackley from Mental Health Support Services' Prevention Services to discuss Suicide Prevention Month and the links between addiction and suicide.

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

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Melissa Ackley, MHSS Prevention Services Manager

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 126: Chesterfield County High School Football Preview 2025 Aug 27, 2025

Show notes

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

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Jim McConnell, Creative Content Writer

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 125: Brightpoint a Boon for Chesterfield County Learners Aug 13, 2025

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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dr. Bill Fiege, president of Brightpoint Community College, about recent changes at the school, its view of its place in the community, how circumstances have changed things for those looking at higher education, and what Brightpoint has to offer on a number of fronts.

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 Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Dr. Bill Fiege, President of Brightpoint Community College

Recorded on location by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 124: Sportable Helps Meet the Needs of Chesterfield Residents Aug 06, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Hunter Leemon of Sportable to talk about the organization, the work it does in the community, the way it views accessibility and how that impacts the lives of many in Chesterfield.

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 Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Hunter Leemon, Sportable CEO

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 123: Worthdays Looks to Bring Joy to Those in Foster Care Jul 23, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Caroline Neal of Worthdays about the work the organization does, how it came to be, and what it's like to make special occasions all the brighter for those in foster care.

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 Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

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