Chesterfield Behind the Mic

Chesterfield Behind the Mic

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Chesterfield Behind the Mic episodes

  • Episode 166: The Importance of Cybersecurity in Chesterfield

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome Lead Security Administrator Benjamin Goo from the county's Information Systems Technology (IST) department to talk about cybersecurity, why it's such an important topic for the organization, and the things people should consider when it comes to online safety.

    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

    Guest:

    Benjamin Goo, Lead Security Administrator for IST

    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.

    19 min
  • Episode 165: Understanding the Stegmaier Public Service Fellowship

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome Brielle Lacroix to talk about her time as the Stegmaier Fellow and what not only led her to apply for the role but also the experiences she's had throughout the course of her time 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

    Guest:

    Brielle Lacroix, Stegmaier Public Service Fellow

    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.

    19 min
  • Episode 164: Chesterfield HSFB Mid-Season Recap (2026)

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we do our annual drop in on the ongoing high school football season and see where things stand for the area's teams at the midway point in the season and then take a look at what's ahead the rest of the way.

    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

    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.

    23 min
  • Episode 163: Getting to Know Dr. Kevin Catlin

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, Dr. Kevin Catlin makes his first appearance on the show almost a month to the day of starting as county administrator. We talk about his background, what it was that led him to choose Chesterfield, and what his early impressions have been about the community he's joined.

    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

    Guest:

    Dr. Kevin Catlin, Chesterfield County Administrator

    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.

    24 min
  • Episode 162: Walking Through the 1 For Schools Projects

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dr. Reid Wodicka from Chesterfield County Public Schools to walk through the projects and capital renovations outlined as part of the '1 For Schools' referendum.

    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

    Guest:

    Dr. Reid Wodicka, Chesterfield County Public Schools

    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.

    26 min
  • Episode 161: Chesterfield Again Shows Well in Digital Counties Survey

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome Chris Coleman back to the show to discuss Chesterfield's recent recognition for the county's exemplary performance in the Digital Counties Survey. We break down what that is, how it works, and how the county—which finished No. 2 among U.S. counties with populations between 250,000 and 499,999—sees the role of technology in serving residents.

    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

    Guest:

    Chris Coleman, eGovernment Manager

    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.

    21 min
  • Episode 160: Understanding the Upcoming 1 For Schools Referendum

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we break down the 1 For Schools sales tax referendum by talking to Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris and CCPS Superintendent Dr. John Murray to discuss the way it works, the reasoning behind it, what it means for the school system, 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: Joanna Heims and Michael Senter

    Music:

    Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

    Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

    Guests:

    Matt Harris, Deputy County Administrator for Finance and Administration

    Dr. John Murray, Superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools

    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.

    26 min
  • Episode 159: Chesterfield County High School Football Preview 2026

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we get you ready for another high school football season around the county by touching base on all 10 schools and discuss the different storylines that are facing the various teams this fall.

    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

    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.

    33 min
  • Episode 158: Genealogy Expert Hayes Explains Passion for Connection

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, General Services Assistant Director Samuel Hayes III details how his love for genealogy started almost 50 years ago, the lessons he's learned throughout that journey, and what drives him to continue looking for more connections.

    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

    Guest:

    Samuel Hayes III, General Services Assistant Director and Genealogy Expert

    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.

    22 min
  • Episode 157: Interns Go Behind the Mic (2026)

    On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, our summer intern Julianna Howe plays both the role of guest and interviewer as she brings on fellow intern Mark Perkins to discuss their experiences this year, what brought them to Chesterfield, what life is like beyond the internship, 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: Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter

    Music:

    Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds

    Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl

    Guest:

    Julianna Howe, Constituent and Media Services Intern

    Mark Perkins, Information Systems Technology Intern

    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.

    18 min

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