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Connect Raleigh is a podcast about the people and stories that make the Raleigh area a meaningful place to live and work. Hosted by Chuck Belden, each episode features thoughtful conversations with locals, newcomers, business owners, and community builders. The focus isn’t on hype or headlines, but on real experiences, connection, and what makes a place feel like home... whether you’re new to the area, have lived here for years, or are simply curious about Raleigh.
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Contact path
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Booking probability
36%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchConnect Raleigh is a podcast about the people and stories that make the Raleigh area a meaningful place to live and work. Hosted by Chuck Belden, each episode features thoughtful conversations with locals, newcomers, business owners, and community builders. The focus isn’t on hype or headlines, but on real experiences, connection, and what makes a place feel like home...
Connect Raleigh is hosted by Chuck Belden. The show has published 65 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S3 E1 Re-Intro" (29 January 2026, 8 minutes), "44. Grant Smith" (1 February 2024, 19 minutes), and "43. Jo Fender" (1 September 2023, 37 minutes).
Connect Raleigh publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 65 episodes.
Booking probability for Connect Raleigh is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Connect Raleigh requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Connect Raleigh's contact route on record: public web form.
Chuck Belden hosts Connect Raleigh, a society podcast with 65 episodes published.
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Episode #1
<p>After a quiet pause, Connect Raleigh returns with a reflection on why these conversations still matter.</p><p>In this short standalone episode, host Chuck Belden shares why he stepped back, what brought him back, and...
Connect Raleigh
<p>It's not what you know....it's who you know. The Connect Raleigh networking group gives professionals in Raleigh a way to network socially while expanding their professional sphere by focusing on building quality...
Episode #43
<p>Jolene (Jo) Fender is a French Canadian expat that chose to move to North Carolina after getting a taste of snow birding during her maternity leave. She homeschools her 3 kids and started her own secular homeschool...
Episode #42
<p>A conversation with Billy Richardson is a good conversation to have. He's lived all around the county but chooses to call Raleigh home. He's a veterinarian, financial + business + soccer coach and really passionate...
Episode #41
<p>Today on the Connect Raleigh podcast we get to be Connect Durham...sort of. Our guest Michelle Johnson is with us today to talk about all that is going on around Durham including her brand spanking new DIY studio...
Episode #40
<p>To start with, Michael or Mike as I'm allowed to call him, is a good friend of mine and the kind of guy that you just enjoy being around. He's smart, he's kind, he's funny, a great dad and husband and a HUGE music...
Episode #39
<p>Cheyenne is a local mom, entrepreneur, and content creator. She runs Triangle Families Explore, a media resource connecting families to high quality experiences in the triangle. Cheyenne is currently in the process...
<p>Brandon Baker is the President/CEO of First Tee of the Triangle and has served in the role since 2013. Prior to moving to the Triangle to join First Tee in 2010, he held a variety of roles in the youth development...
Episode #37
<p>Danny Rosin is the president of Brand Fuel a brand merchandising agency that delivers brand experiences, ecommerce, inspiration and results while having fun along the way. And that right there seems to be the key to...
Episode #36
<p>Courtney is the owner of a small business in Raleigh called Raleigh Cheesy where they make custom cheese and charcuterie boards for catering options as well as they have a retail location you can pop in for some take...
Episode #35
<p>The real estate market has been an insanely confusing and ever changing situation over the last few years. The national media says one thing but is that true for each local market? I'm not sure it is. Today, we get...
Episode #34
<h2>Libby Taylor started SchoolUp to provide families in Wake County with the knowledge and guidance they need to find the right school for their children. And she's now expanded to Durham County and will be at the...
Episode #33
<p>This is a little shorter version of the podcast where we focus on and highlight different members of the Connect Raleigh networking group on Linked In. We started the LinkedIN group 15 years ago and today it has...
Episode #32
<p>I've heard a lot about Kiara Ruth over the last few years. Mostly from my wife, whom is one of her biggest fans. But also from her husband Terrance, an alum (is that the right word? Alum? Alumni? Alumnus? Who...
Episode #2
<p>This conversation with Matt is one from the vault that got unintentionally lost in the move between studios. It was recorded just prior to the opening of Oak + Iron Fitness which has now been open for over a year...
Episode #1
<p>Welcome back to kick off Season 3 of the Podcast. We've been busy over the last few weeks and months lining up some great new guests to introduce you to around our city and can't wait for you to listen in. For our...
Episode #29
We are taking a little time off from the podcast preparing for season #3 so in the meantime please listen in on this awesome conversation about Raleigh’s Best Bars from our friends at Raleigh Magazine.
Episode #28
<p>I love getting together with my boy Greg Pearlman. It's always one of my favorite conversations and today we let you listen in on it so you can get insight into His Raleigh. Give it a listen and afterward go check...
Episode #26
Ever wondered what it would be like to sell all of your stuff, move someplace new and start fresh? I've done it twice and there is something to be said about it for sure. My new buddy Mike Doyle did it too. Mike moved...
Episode #25
<p>Hannah's story has a lot of twists and turns, but I get the impression she wouldn’t have it any other way. She says "there have been more jobs and moves than I care to admit, ranging from account management fresh out...
Recent guests on Connect Raleigh. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Education and Outreach Officer, Institute for Research: Middle Eastern Policy
associate Dean of faculty in the social sciences, Legal Aid and Defender Association
associate senior vice president for University Advancement, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
Professor of Surgery, Community Leaders Drinking Coffee
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