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Our names are John and Miller and we believe that lots of interesting things happen in Charlotte. They can be great things everyone is proud of. They can also be unsavory, disappointing, or missed opportunities. We want to understand all of these things and we think you do too.

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Our names are John and Miller and we believe that lots of interesting things happen in Charlotte. They can be great things everyone is proud of. They can also be unsavory, disappointing, or missed opportunities. We want to understand all of these things and we think you do too.

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@cltpodcast

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Episodes
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Episode 258 - A Bull On Parade

8/17/2023
John and Miller catch up on the bull running loose around Charlotte, things people can do when they visit town and JOHN'S WIFE MAKES AN APPEARANCE (kindof).

Duration:00:29:31

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Episode 257 - Finally, A Meck Dec Episode

7/15/2023
John and Miller are joined by David Fleming to discuss why the Meck Dec is real and reveal their dislike of TJ. Be sure to check out David's new book "Who's Your Founding Father"!

Duration:00:53:38

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Episode 256 - Ryan Nanni, Charlotte Expert

1/23/2023
The Internet's (and Shutdown Fullcast) Ryan Nanni joined us to learn Charlotte trivia and other random things like Juwanna Mann. We also learned about John's workout habits.

Duration:00:56:36

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Episode 255 - Let's Talk Pottery

9/21/2022
On this week's episode, the guys chatted with Vince Long of the Potters Market about the upcoming event. We also hit on cheers, jeers and more sports talk.

Duration:00:27:07

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Episode 254 - The Brooklyn (NC) Collective

9/14/2022
The boys are back in town (the boys are back in town) After a short break, the fellas are back this week to cover what they’ve been up to recently and are joined by the inimitable Monique Douglas, founder of CBK Branding & Consulting and Executive Director of the Brooklyn Collective in uptown Charlotte, and wrap it all up with some cheers and (very specific) jeers.

Duration:00:41:15

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Episode 253 - A Charlotte History Novel

5/9/2022
On this episode, the boys spoke with local writer and host of the Charlotte Readers Podcast, Landis Wade, about his podcast, writing process and new novel, Deadly Declarations. The guys also shared some cheers and jeers and staying up late led to some interesting conversations.

Duration:00:50:00

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Episode 252 - Gwen Talks Brooklyn's Brand

4/27/2022
RECORDED LIVE FROM THE BROOKLYN COLLECTIVE PODCAST STUDIO This week, the boys spoke with Gwen Jackson, Founder & President of Urbane Environments. They discussed the importance of preserving a neighborhood's identity and brand, and the efforts Gwen is leading to maintain that brand for years to come.

Duration:00:35:09

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Episode 251 - Pamela Grundy

4/4/2022
This week, the fellas were joined by Charlotte author Pamela Grundy to discuss her new book LEGACY: Three Centuries of Black History in Charlotte, North Carolina. They also spared some time for Cheers and Jeers, and John gave Miller a new mantra.

Duration:00:42:05

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Episode 250 - "The Last Great Hollywood Movie"

2/23/2022
The guys were joined by Michael Felder to discuss how great Days of Thunder is, its relevance today and how much Felder misses Charlotte. We also learned about Sam Billings and discussed Charlotte FC excitement.

Duration:01:09:10

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Episode 249 - An NC Movie Rabbit Hole

1/30/2022
The guys were joined by internet legend and North Carolina connoisseur, Jeremy Markovich, to discuss the evolution of his newsletter (North Carolina Rabbit Hole), fake Gastonia TikToks and draft North Carolina movies. We also learned the impact former Johnson C Smith president, HL McCrorey, had on Charlotte and celebrate John's first win coaching his kid in basketball.

Duration:01:35:46

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Episode 248 - Welcome to 2020 (part 3)

1/9/2022
John and Miller met up in person to get the inside scoop on the Mayo Bowl and Mayo Dump, place predictions on 2022 Charlotteans of the Year and share some cheers and jeers.

Duration:00:47:42

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Episode 247 - This Episode Will Not Win An Award

12/12/2021
On this week's pod the boys bemused about their favorite seasonal delights, if it's ok to have seasonal delights, new pedestrian bridges and made guesses on what would be In for 2022 and said Adios to 2021 things that will most certainly be out.

Duration:00:27:45

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Episode 246 - John's Backyard

11/3/2021
We entered the fortress of solitude and set up shop around some halloween decorations to discuss pumpkin walls, the Hornets, Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick, Uptown being a ghost town and more. Plus Miller reveals how weirdly competitive he is.

Duration:00:43:17

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Episode 245 - Unscripted Zoom Call

10/10/2021
The boys hopped on a call with no script and ended up chatting about how to save Uptown, Mick Jagger, John's writing ventures and more.

Duration:00:30:05

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Episode 244 - Pumpkin Patch Power Rankings (and more)

9/21/2021
The guys hopped on a zoom call and chatted about their favorite pumpkin patches, John's favorite sons (the Charlotte Hornets) and more.

Duration:00:18:28

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Episode 243 - A Supportive Mayo Episode

8/29/2021
This week the fellas were joined by old friend and creative muse Supportive Guy. The chums talked about classics, Mayonnaise, football, and dad hacks, as well as where to take Charlotte’s most famous mom out for a classy and respectful first date.

Duration:00:20:15

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Episode 242 - The Best Bruno and Getting IV's

8/1/2021
This week we were joined by a very special co-host, Liz Bruno, and spent some time being replenished with Dr Jonathan Leake of Hydrate Medical. We covered Kanye West, extreme athletes, if Pedialyte is a hoax, and of course the poop in the lake.

Duration:00:51:35

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Episode 241 - Tracie's Stepping Up to Help

7/19/2021
We chatted with Tracie Ohonme of Samaritans Feet to learn more about her family's story and their path to helping over 8 million people in the world. We also talked about some current events (new segment!), cheers and jeers, and more!

Duration:00:39:34

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Episode 240 - Pod Reunited

7/4/2021
This week the boys caught up in person for the first time pre-Covid and sweet daddy Grace, were the takes flowing. The boys covered blimps, July 4th, casinos, post covid greeting protocol, and Dale Earnhardt wine.

Duration:00:53:34

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Episode 239 - A Hornet With a Heart

6/6/2021
This week the boys were joined by Betsy Mack of the Charlotte Hornets Foundation. They talked about the great work around the foundation, coffee preferences, and the curious case of the Quad City DJ origins. The boys also gave a big ol sweaty Jeers to “A Charlotte Summer’s Fatal Flaw”, humidity. PS sorry Miller's audio was especially bad. He is working with a new computer.

Duration:00:29:32