• Episode 141: Launching Chesterfield's New Scholar Athlete of the Year Award
    Feb 18 2026

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome J.C. Poma with Sports, Visitation, and Entertainment as well as partners John Phillips with CCPS and Lane Casadonte with CBS6 to talk about the Play Chesterfield Scholar Athlete of the Year Award, adding it to this year's Sports Hall of Fame festivities, and how the program goes about recognizing outstanding scholar athletes in the county.

    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:

    J.C. Poma, executive director of Sports, Visitation and Entertainment

    John Phillips, Chesterfield County Public Schools

    Lane Casadonte, CBS6 Sports

    Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

    Chesterfield.gov/podcast

    Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 140: Checking In with Supervisor Dr. Mark Miller (Midlothian District)
    Feb 11 2026

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dr. Mark Miller of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about his first tenure as chair, some of the big items facing the county in 2026, and a number of updates on projects in the Midlothian 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, Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

    Music:

    Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

    Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

    Guest:

    Dr. Mark Miller, Chair of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Midlothian District)

    Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

    Chesterfield.gov/podcast

    Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 139: SwimRVA Seeks to Make Water Safety Accessible
    Feb 4 2026

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Adam Kennedy of SwimRVA about the group's mission, vision, impact in the community here in Chesterfield, and all of the varied ways water safety matters to the lives of so many.

    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, Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

    Music:

    Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

    Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

    Guest:

    Adam Kennedy, SwimRVA Executive Director

    Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

    Chesterfield.gov/podcast

    Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 138: Talking with New CPL Director Carolyn Jensen
    Jan 21 2026

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Carolyn Jensen about recently being named the new director of Chesterfield Public Library, what that means to her, how she sees the future of the library, the myriad ways libraries do much more than just offer books to check out, 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, Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

    Music:

    Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

    Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

    Guest:

    Carolyn Jensen, Director of Chesterfield Public Library

    Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

    Chesterfield.gov/podcast

    Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

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    22 mins
  • Episode 137: Understanding the Dangers of Human Trafficking
    Jan 14 2026

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to a local detective who investigates human trafficking, what CCPD is doing to try to stop these crimes and save people's lives, and what you need to know to protect yourselves and others.

    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, Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

    Music:

    Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

    Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

    Guest:

    Chesterfield County Police Department

    Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

    Chesterfield.gov/podcast

    Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 136: Standout Stories From 2025
    Dec 31 2025

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to veteran Creative Content Writer Jim McConnell about the year that was 2025, looking at some of the stories that stood out to us most throughout the year on both the podcast and the Chesterfield On Point blog.

    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, Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

    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

    Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 135: State of the County 2025
    Dec 11 2025

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we share a special broadcast of this year's State of the County presentation. Moderated by Human Resources Director Mary Martin Selby, the panel discussion focuses on the work of the organization and the way various departments are looking for innovative ways to serve residents.

    Click here to view the splash video.

    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, Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

    Music:

    Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

    Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

    Guests:

    Dr. Joe Casey, County Administrator

    Mary Martin Selby, Director of Human Resources

    George Hayes, Director of Utilities

    Lt. Erich Hutton, Chesterfield County Police Department

    Carolyn Jensen, Director of Library Services

    Bill Broyles, Chesterfield County Public Schools

    Recorded on location by Communications and Media

    Chesterfield.gov/podcast

    Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 134: How to Get Involved During the 2025 Holidays
    Nov 26 2025

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome the 2025 Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Carol Ricker to the program to talk not only about her background and how she was chosen for such an important role but also the Christmas Mother program, what it does, and how you can help them spread joy this year.

    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, Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

    Music:

    Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

    Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

    Guest:

    Carol Ricker, 2025 Chesterfield Colonial Heights Christmas Mother

    Recorded in-house by Communications and Media

    Chesterfield.gov/podcast

    Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

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    20 mins