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Episode 062 - THE PODDIES Mar 06, 2017

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Welcome to the The Poddies, the official Charlotte award show hosted by two guys with a podcast! As a way to reflect on 2016 we voted on some of our favorite things and invited some guests to help accept the awards. We hope you enjoy. Most Charlotte Event Most Charlotte Place Most Charlotte Thing Worst Charlotte Thing Charlotte Thing to Watch in 2017 In Memoriam (what Charlotte killed this year) Most Charlotte Person

Episode 061 - Bill Voth Feb 28, 2017

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Bill Voth joined us to discuss his history in sports media, Charlotte as a sports town, and answer some rapid fire questions. We also learned about the phenomenal Julius Chambers and Supportive Guy recaps the Academy Awards.

Episode 060 - CIAA w/ Jarvis Holliday and a RunningWorks Update Feb 21, 2017

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On today’s pod we were updated by Meredith and Smasheton of RunningWorks about a major project they have to help the homeless community in Charlotte. Later Jarvis Holliday joined the pod to go over his article on the CIAA and help us pick the best parties to attend. We also learned some important history and Mark Gottfied was supported by Supportive Guy.

Episode 059 - The Doubledoor Inn Feb 14, 2017

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In this episode we talk about the community of the Double Door Inn and the upcoming documentary detailing its remarkable history with Daniel Coston Jay Ahuja. We also learn about the Excelsior Club and Supportive Guy tries his hand at history. Double Door Inn - 1:25 History - 30:10 Supportive Words - 34:00

Episode 058 - Sean Garrett Of The United Way Feb 06, 2017

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We were joined by Sean Garrett of the United Way of Central Carolinas to discuss about his organization’s role in Charlotte, how the United Way has evolved, and to ask him some rapid fire questions. We also learned about Thaddeus “Thad” “Pop” Tate and Supportive Guy catches us up on what happened in the Big Game. Sean Garrett – 2:45 History – 33:10 Supportive Words – 39:05

Episode 057 - Donna Scott Jan 30, 2017

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Subscribe on iTunes. We were joined by Donna Scott to talk discuss theatre in Charlotte and the arts scene. We also introduce THE CHARLOTTE PODDIES, discuss some history, and sing (very) poorly. THE PODDIES - 2:40 Donna Scott - 5:00 History - 32:15 Supportive Words - 37:55

Episode 056 - Chris Goulet of Birdsong Jan 24, 2017

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Today we were joined by Chris Goulet of Birdsong to talk his path to starting the brewery and how he has grown it. We also learned about RC Biberstein and SUPPORTIVE GUY CAME TO THE STUDIO. 3:30 - Chris Goulet interview 36:25 - History (RC Biberstein) 38:10 - Interview with Supportive Guy

Episode 055 - MLS 2 CLT! Jan 24, 2017

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We are joined by Zach Hall to discuss the potential bid for an MLS team in Charlotte. We touch on if Memorial Stadium should be renovated, whether public funds should be used, and if Charlotte deserves an MLS team. 2:50 - History of soccer in Charlotte 6:25 - Memorial Stadium 20:08 - Should we use public funds? 29:40 - Should Charlotte have MLS?

Episode 054 - Opera Carolina Jan 17, 2017

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This week on the Charlotte podcast we are joined by Megan and Zoe from Opera Carolina. They ran down the many, many reasons we should get into Opera and we discussed the finer points of turning the Fast and Furious franchise into an opera We also leaned about one of Mecklenburg County's great women and the first board certified female doctor in the state of North Carolina, Dr Annie Alexander, and were supported this week by the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. 4:30 - Opera Carolina 34:20 - History segment (Annie Alexander)

Episode 053 - Season 2 Is Here! Jan 09, 2017

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It’s been a year of podcasting for us and that means it is time for reflection and stating our goals going forward. To accomplish this John has prepared a “manifesto” for 2017 and we brought back Susan McDonough to go over what we got right (and wrong) with the podcast in 2016. We also learned about Julia Maulden and were inspired by Supportive Guy. Goals for 2017 - 1:35 Susan McDonough - 10:35 History (Julie Maulden) - 28:40 Supportive Words by Supportive Guy - 35:05

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