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Episode 121 - Dr. Tom Hanchett - Charlotte Community Historian Apr 24, 2018

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We were joined by Dr. Tom Hanchett to learn about his career as a community historian, discuss the role of history in Charlotte’s food and get answers our Charlotte history hot takes. John also impressed Tom with the history of the airport’s rocking chairs and Supportive Guy wrote some special words for you, the listener.

Episode 120 - Charlotte Magazine BOB's Apr 17, 2018

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This week we were joined by Kristen Wile and Adam Rhew of Charlotte magazine to discuss their 2018 Best of the Best awards. During the conversations we touch on the process of selecting the winners and how much Kristen likes a certain chili burger. We also learned about the time SOMEONE LANDED A PLANE AT THE CAROLINA THEATER and were supported (as always) by Supportive Guy.

Episode 119 - Cyndee Patterson Apr 10, 2018

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We were joined by the incredible Cyndee Patterson to reflect on her incredible work in Charlotte and discuss how the Lee Institute is bringing positive change to the City. We also learned about the Phifer House and supported Supportive Guy?

Episode 118 - Overrated/Underrated Spring Things in CLT Apr 04, 2018

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We sat down to talk about what is overrated and underrated about spring in Charlotte. We also learned about the history of Alexander Craighead and were supported by Supportive Guy.

Episode 117 - Project One Scholarship Fund Mar 20, 2018

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We were joined by Neil and Ed of the Project One Scholarship Fund to learn about the important work they’re doing to help Charlotte students pay for college. We also learned the history of one of Charlotte’s oldest philanthropists and Supportive Guy shares some happy thoughts for sad college basketball fans (John).

Episode 116 - Tom Gabbard, CEO of Blumenthal Performing Arts Mar 14, 2018

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On this week’s episode we sat down with Tom Gabbard and discussed everything Blumenthal Performing Arts does for the Charlotte community. (Hint: It’s more than you think.) We also learned about the history of the traffic cone and Supportive Guy shares a story from his childhood.

Episode 115 - 24 Hours of Booty w/ Spencer Lueders Mar 06, 2018

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Episode 114 - Engaging Charlotte's Immigrant Communities w/ Federico Rios Feb 27, 2018

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This week we sat down with Federico Rios, the City of Charlotte's first Immigrant and Integration Manager, to learn about his story and the work of the Office of International Relations. This fascinating conversation touches on the incredible impact immigrant populations have on Charlotte, how Charlotteans need to get out of their bubble and ended with an argument about Risk strategy.

We also learned the history of Reggie Hawkins (the father of Charlotte's Civil Rights Movement), and Supportive Guy teaches us about Charlotte's Sister Cities.

Episode 113 - Why the CIAA Tournament Matters w/ Jemayne King Feb 20, 2018

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Episode 112 - Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance Feb 13, 2018

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On this week's episode we sat down with Chris of Birdsong and Phil of Legion to discuss the Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance, beer culture in the Queen City and using Mazda Miatas as political contributions. We also learned the incredible history of JT Williams and Supportive Guy assigned Avengers to Charlotte breweries.

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