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Bill Freehling talks with local business owners about their passions, pursuits and origin stories. ... more
FAQs about Biz Beat Banter:How many episodes does Biz Beat Banter have?The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.
March 23, 2026Biz Beat Banter: Julia PayneThis week, Bill sits down with Julia Payne, a local woman whose public relations career has included stints working with former President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore....more50minPlay
March 16, 2026Biz Beat Banter: Jack SchollThis week, Bill sits down with Hyperion Espresso owner Jack Scholl to discuss Jack’s path to owning the iconic downtown business and the plans he has in store for it....more53minPlay
March 09, 2026Biz Beat Banter: Al FaganThis week, Bill sits down with Al Fagan to discuss his long business career and path to becoming president and CEO of The Oberle Academy in Fredericksburg....more54minPlay
March 02, 2026Biz Beat Banter: Fitzhugh JohnsonThis week, Bill talks to local commercial real estate professional Fitzhugh Johnson about how he has overcome some personal struggles to emerge as a bright star in the local real estate scene....more52minPlay
February 16, 2026Biz Beat Banter: Fredericksburg medical school?This week, Bill sits down with University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino and Mary Washington Healthcare President and CEO Chris Newman to discuss the possibility of a Fredericksburg medical school....more47minPlay
February 09, 2026Biz Beat Banter: Bill HowellThis week, Bill sits down with longtime Virginia Speaker of the House and Stafford County resident Bill Howell on how he got into politics, his time in office and how things have changed since he left governance....more40minPlay
February 02, 2026Biz Beat Banter: Charles G. "Charlie" McDanielThis week we sit down with Hilldrup Chairman Emeritus and longtime community leader Charles G. "Charlie" McDaniel....more56minPlay
January 24, 2026Biz Beat Banter: Danilo OrofinoThis week, Bill sits down with Orofino restaurant owner Danilo Orofino to discuss his journey from Sicily to Fredericksburg and the stops along the way....more41minPlay
January 19, 2026Biz Beat Banter: Brian Shanle and Jeff OliveriOn this week's episode, Bill sits down with Brian Shanle and Jeff Oliveri, respectively the general manager and assistant general manager of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions' new Spotsylvania County resort....more32minPlay
January 12, 2026Biz Beat Banter: Raymond RenaultThis week, Bill sits down with, chef/owner of La Petite Auberge in downtown Fredericksburg, to learn more about the workings of a restaurant kitchen and Renault’s journey in it....more34minPlay
FAQs about Biz Beat Banter:How many episodes does Biz Beat Banter have?The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.