Chesterfield Behind the Mic

Latest Episodes:

Episode 122: Trip to Rwanda Helps Spread HARPs Message Jul 09, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk Sheriff Karl Leonard about his trip earlier this year to an international symposium in Rwanda, what he feels like Chesterfield and the HARP program brought to the event, and some of the lessons he took away from it as he retuned even more invigorated than before.

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, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Karl Leonard, Chesterfield County Sheriff

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

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Episode 121: Chesterfield Brings Home County's First PRSA Award Jun 25, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to several members of the county's Constituent and Media Services Department about bringing home Chesterfield's first-ever PRSA Award. We discuss the 2025 Commonwealth Award Winner for Multicultural Public Relations for Chesterfield Café con la Comunidad, what all went into creating the event, and how significant it is to win.

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, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guests:

Teresa Bonifas, Assistant Director

J. Elias O'Neal, Public Information Officer

Ariana Osornio, Graphic Designer

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 120: SOAR365 Does Great Work in Chesterfield County Jun 11, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Nate Wise with SOAR365 about the important work the organization does, how its programming differs between children and adults, the long history of summer camps they've offered at Camp Baker in Chesterfield, and how folks can get involved or even volunteer to help those who need these types of services.

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, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Nate Wise, SOAR365

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 119: Pocahontas State Park Remains a Huge Draw for Chesterfield May 28, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Nate Clark with Pocahontas State Park to break down all it has to offer not only to local residents but those in the region, state, and beyond, be it aquatic programs and overnight facilities to trails, educational and summer programming, and other recreational uses like boating and fishing.

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, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Nate Clark, Park Manager at Pocahontas State Park

Recorded on location by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 118: Checking In With Supervisor Jim Holland (Dale District) May 21, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jim Holland of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about the last year on the board, some of the big items facing the county in 2025, and a number of updates on projects in the Dale 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: J. Elias O'Neal, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Jim Holland, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Dale District)

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 117: CSB Helps a Wide Range of Chesterfield Residents May 14, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Executive Director Kelly Fried about the Community Services Board (CSB), the many services it provides to county residents, and how the various pieces of the organization come together to support those in need of these services here 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, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Kelly Fried, CSB Executive Director

Recorded on location by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 116: Checking In With Supervisor Kevin Carroll (Matoaca District) May 07, 2025

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 the last year on the board, some of the big items facing the county in 2025, 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: J. Elias O'Neal, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

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

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 115: Reigniting Hope Seeks to Reduce Stigma of Substance Use Apr 23, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jennifer Patterson of Human Services to talk about her role as the opioid abatement authority (OAA) administrator for the county and how a new campaign called Reigniting Hope seeks to reach those battling substance use and offer potential solutions on a path forward.

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, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest:

Jennifer Patterson, OAA Administrator

Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 114: Local First Responders Recount Post-Hurricane Rescues Apr 16, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Capt. Graham Lathrop and Lt. Justin Bennett from Chesterfield Fire and EMS about their experiences with VAHART taking part in rescue missions in southwest Virginia following Hurricane Helene.

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, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guests:

Capt. Graham Lathrop – Chesterfield Fire and EMS/Member of the Virginia Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (VAHART)

Lt. Justin Bennett – Chesterfield Fire and EMS/Member of the Virginia Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (VAHART)

Recorded on location by Communications and Media

Chesterfield.gov/podcast

Episode 113: C-Fit Community and the 2025 Earth Day Festival Apr 09, 2025

Show notes

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Lynne Wingfield about C-Fit Community to discuss not only the group's mission and how she came to be involved but also to preview this weekend's third-annual Earth Day Festival at the Fairgrounds, which runs from noon to 4 p.m.

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, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli

Music:

Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

Guest: