Chesterfield Behind the Mic

A podcast focused on the people, stories, and happenings of Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Chesterfield Behind the Mic is a government podcast hosted by Chesterfield County, with 162 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chesterfield County hosts Chesterfield Behind the Mic, a government show with 162 episodes published.

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  Episode #159

  Episode 159: Chesterfield County High School Football Preview 2026

  Aug 19, 202633 min

  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.

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  Episode #158

  Episode 158: Genealogy Expert Hayes Explains Passion for Connection

  Aug 5, 202621 min

  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.

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  Episode #157

  Episode 157: Interns Go Behind the Mic (2026)

  Jul 29, 202618 min

  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.

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  Episode #156

  Episode 156: Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Keeps Offering More

  Jul 22, 202616 min

  On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Marlie Smith of Parks and Recreation to discuss not only the various updates to locations and programming but also the kinds of things to keep in mind that the department would like to offer as well as why partnerships in the community are so important. 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: Marlie Smith, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation 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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  Episode #155

  Episode 155: How Chesterfield's ECC Works to Save Lives

  Jul 8, 202622 min

  On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic , we talk to Mary Bowman of the county's Emergency Communications Center (ECC) about not only how she came into that line of work but also the myriad ways staff in that department work 24/7 to ensure that first responders get the information necessary to save lives. 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: Mary Bowman, Chief of Emergency Communications 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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