Chesterfield Behind the Mic

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jessica Schneider of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about the adjustments of the last few months since she was sworn in, her thoughts on some of the big items facing the county in 2024, and her updates on several things of note in the Clover Hill 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 and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Jessica Schneider, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Clover Hill District) Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, Nick Feucht of the Department of Community Enhancement joins the show to talk about housing in the county, his role in the department, how housing fits into the larger picture for economic development efforts, 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 and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guests: Nick Feucht, Real Estate and Housing Coordinator with the Department of Community Enhancement 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, Allyson Butler of Prevention Services joins the show to talk about the “Accidental Drug Dealer” campaign that Chesterfield County’s Mental Health Support Services is holding this spring. She talks through the importance of securing and/or disposing of unused medications, the resources that are out there for Chesterfield residents, 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 and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guests: Allyson Butler, Prevention Services of Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris and Budget Director Gerard Durkin go in depth on the proposed FY2025 county budget, what is included, the methods by which Chesterfield made the decisions in this proposal that it did, 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 and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guests: Matt Harris, Chairman, Deputy County Administrator for Finance and Administration Gerard Durkin, Director of Budget and Management 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.

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 vice chair, some of the big items facing the county in 2024, 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 and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Dr. Mark Miller, Vice Chair of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Midlothian District) Recorded on location by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Henry Bendon from GRTC about the organization’s newest microtransit program along Hull Street Road, how it works, and what the possibilities could mean for the county if the new Clover Dale Zone takes off. 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 Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Henry Bendon, GRTC Recorded on-site by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jim Holland of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about his third tenure as chair, some of the big items facing the county in 2024, 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 and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Jim Holland, Chair of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Dale District) Recorded on-site by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome Executive Director Ashley Hall to discuss Communities in Schools, what the organization does to help students, how the program is structured locally, the events they have planned for 2024, 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 and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Ashley Hall, Executive Director of Communities in School of Chesterfield Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Ernestine Wilson of the African American History Committee of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia about Black History Month 2024, her experience growing up in Chesterfield, the way the county has changed over the years, the spirit of community that she’s always appreciated so much, and the events she’s looking forward to 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 and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Ernestine Wilson, African American History Committee of the Chesterfield Historical Society Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Mark Gribbin of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) about the work his team did to examine Virginia’s funding model for public education. He discusses what they found, why the formula needs adjustments, and how the study came to its conclusions about significant underfunding of schools in the Commonwealth and in Chesterfield 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: J. Elias O’Neal and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Mark Gribbin, Chief Legislative Analyst for JLARC Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Craig Carper of Dominion Energy about how to stay warm and still save a little money this winter. We work through how to start cutting down on your heating and energy costs as well as ways the company will work with customers to lower their bills. 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 Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Craig Carper, Dominion Energy Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Director of Real Estate Assessments Melvin Bloomfield about the process the county uses to assess properties, how it works, what the data for 2024 has shown, 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 and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Melvin Bloomfield, Director of Real Estate Assessments Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jim McConnell of Communications and Media about the year that was 2023 in Chesterfield County, 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 and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Jim McConnell, Creative Content Writer Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey about the recent State of the County presentation, what stands out about the ways to Live, Learn, Work, and Play in Chesterfield, and what he’s looking forward to in the weeks and months ahead for 2024. You can watch the address in its entirety on our YouTube channel as well as on our website at https://www.chesterfield.gov/stateofthecounty. 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 Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Dr. Joe Casey, County Administrator Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Executive Director Chet Parsons about the Central Virginia Transportation Authority, or CVTA, to discuss not only its role in the region but also the ways in which it is helping to deliver real results for road projects in Chesterfield 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: J. Elias O’Neal and Katie Cominsky Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Chet Parson, Executive Director of the CVTA Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chief Loy Senter of Chesterfield Fire and EMS and Lt. Col. Brad Badgerow of the Chesterfield County Police Department about how you can keep your family safe this holiday season. We’ll cover ways to ensure your kitchen, lights, and home are not at risk of fires and best practices for protecting yourself and your valuables while out shopping 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 and Elizabeth Hart Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Chief Loy Senter, Chesterfield Fire and EMS Lt. Col. Brad Badgerow, Chesterfield County Police Department Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we share some information on how to help provide Thanksgiving meals for those who need them this year before we talk to the 2023 Chesterfield Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Kathy Fox about her background with the organization, how she came to be chosen this year, and what people need to know about how to make Christmas brighter for families and children in need. 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 Elizabeth Hart Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Kathy Fox, 2023 Chesterfield Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we take a look at the way the regular season ended for Chesterfield’s teams and preview the upcoming playoff matchups ahead for five schools across 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: J. Elias O’Neal and Elizabeth Hart Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome Chesterfield recording artist Carrie Brockwell back to the show to get an update on how the last year has gone in her career, what’s it like to transition back to being a high school student while also playing gigs, and where she sees things heading in the coming months. 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 Elizabeth Hart Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Carrie Brockwell, singer/songwriter and Chesterfield native Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chesterfield’s own Tameka Stephens about her exciting journey to not only try to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune but how she got there, what it was like to play and win, and how it's made such an impression on her life. 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 Elizabeth Hart Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl Guest: Tameka Stephens, Wheel of Fortune contestant Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services 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.