The Charlotte Podcast
by John & Miller
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.
Episodes
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Episode 261 - A Backyard Filled With Mirth
John and Miller sat down in a backyard and covered a bunch of random topics but kept coming back to one thing...it's time for Charlotte to embrace mirth. Odd word, but hopefully it makes sense. From Hornets titles* to the new banker bro outfit (maybe)...this episode has it all.
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Episode 260 - Michael Graff's Optimist(ic)
The guys welcomed the amazing Michael Graff back to talk about his new media outlet (Charlotte Optimist), searching for Charlotte's soul, and how tired the three of them are. As always, Michael was intelligent, inspiring and thought-provoking while Miller and John were quite the opposite. Enjoy!
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Episode 259 - The Boys Are Back (and the Meck Dec never left)
John and Miller are older and still not wiser...and bringing the podcast back. First our first episode in years we sat down in an Independence Park gazebo with Charlotte royalty (literally), Kendall Kendrick, to chat about the Trail of History, the Meck Dec's 250th birthday and all things we love...
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Episode 258 - A Bull On Parade
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).
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Episode 257 - Finally, A Meck Dec Episode
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"!
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Episode 256 - Ryan Nanni, Charlotte Expert
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.
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Episode 255 - Let's Talk Pottery
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.
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Episode 254 - The Brooklyn (NC) Collective
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...
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Episode 253 - A Charlotte History Novel
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.
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Episode 252 - Gwen Talks Brooklyn's Brand
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...
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Episode 251 - Pamela Grundy
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.
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Episode 250 - "The Last Great Hollywood Movie"
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.
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Episode 249 - An NC Movie Rabbit Hole
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…
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Episode 248 - Welcome to 2020 (part 3)
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.
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Episode 247 - This Episode Will Not Win An Award
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.
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Episode 246 - John's Backyard
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.
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Episode 245 - Unscripted Zoom Call
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.
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Episode 244 - Pumpkin Patch Power Rankings (and more)
The guys hopped on a zoom call and chatted about their favorite pumpkin patches, John's favorite sons (the Charlotte Hornets) and more.
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Episode 243 - A Supportive Mayo Episode
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.
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Episode 242 - The Best Bruno and Getting IV's
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.
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Episode 241 - Tracie's Stepping Up to Help
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!
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Episode 240 - Pod Reunited
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.
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Episode 239 - A Hornet With a Heart
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.…
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Episode 238 - The Return of the 5th Street Group
This week we reconnected with the 5th Street Group to hear the latest performance of the Tip the Kitchen initiative (spoiler alert: it’s going great). The boys also handed out some Cheers and Jeers and weighed in on the latest City Council shenanigans.
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Episode 237 - Spencer Lueders of the 24 Foundation
We were joined again by Spencer Lueders for an update on 24 Hours of Booty and how they have adjusted over the past year and their plans for the upcoming event. John continued to talk about NFTs and why he hates LoSo.
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Episode 236 - 5th Street Group
This week we sat down with Patrick Whalen and Chef Jamie Lynch to learn more about the start of their restaurant group, how they were affected by a global pandemic and the measures they are taking to better support their staff. We also learned about Miller’s dating strategy, John growled like a...
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Episode 235 - A Panthers Stat Guy
This week the fellas got in touch with Will Bryan of the Panthers to talk about his job, the NFL draft and craft beer. We also discussed turf, our upcoming podcast episode that can only be listened to by purchasing the NFT, StarMed Twitter, and our Cheers and Jeers (the South End Tweet).
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William Does Greater
This week the fellas got in touch with William McNeely of Do Greater Charlotte and gave out some Cheers and Jeers.
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Episode 233 - A Not So Quick CLT News Update
This week the fellas cover a busy week in Charlotte
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Episode 232 - A Pod For Our Wildlife
This week the fellas got in touch with nature via their guide, Tim Gestwicki, CEO of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, who was kind enough to learn us about NC’s wildlife and was a good sport about us asking him about his favorite taco. We also learned an amazing fact about salamanders and...
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Episode 231 - 5 Questions We've Always Wanted to Ask
John and Miller took a few moments to ask each other five serious questions while John walked his dog. From greatest athletic achievement to finally answering if Charlotte is Prime, this podcast reveals some of our deepest secrets.
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Episode 230 - A Company That Chews on Childhood Hunger
This week the fellas talked about triple bottom lines and baby accessories with the founder of Bella Tunno, Michelle Tunno Buelow, covering everything from teething rings to business things. They also took a look at how Charlotte's commute times compare to the national averages for the Charlotte...
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Episode 229 - 5 Black Charlotteans to Know
This week the boys quickly get together to talk about five notable black Charlotteans and get nuts with this week’s Charlotte Fact of the Week.
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Episode 228 - The Truth About Book Deserts
This week the boys were joined by Eric Law, executive director of Promising Pages. We also discussed the benefits of Gold Line and talked about some of the amazing acts that came through the Excelsior Club in its heyday with this week’s Charlotte Fact of the Week.
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Episode 227 - Are the Hornets Relevant?
This week the guys used their short* episode to talk about this year's exciting Hornets team and if they are actually relevant. They discuss how the organization can gain more traction and review past draft picks. *this was not a short episode
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Episode 226 - Questions, Answers and Theme Songs
This week we answered your ridiculous questions, talked to Charlotte musician Kevin Goodwin and potentially created a new theme song? Fun!
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Episode 225 - Area Man Runs For Political Office
After two-time guest of The Charlotte Podcast, Jeff Jackson, announcement that his daughter is potty trained we chatted with Michael Graff of Axios about Jeff's announcement and how he got the inside scoop.
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Episode 224 - Brewery Festivals and City Council Openings
This week the boys were joined by Aaron Gore and Nils Weldy with the Queen City Brewers Festival. We talk about how the festival is changing in its 10th year and its mission to benefit ACEing Autism. We also talked about where Charlotte ranks in terms of US cities with this week’s Charlotte Fact…
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Episode 223 - An Eclectic Evening With Ely
This week we kicked off our 6th season with the first of our “quick hit” episodes. We were joined by Ely Portillo of UNC Charlotte’s Urban Institute to discuss his new podcast and explain to us what the Charlotte Future 2040 plan is as if we were babies. We also chatted about 2021 Charlotte...
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Episode 222 - We Have An Announcement
We hopped on Zoom to share some updates about the podcast and what we plan on doing in 2021. PS We will never log off...
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Episode 221 - Trivia, For Good!
This week we were joined by Jesse Soloff of the Taylor Soloff Memorial Endowment. Jesse quizzed the fellas with a few trivia questions like those in this year’s Answers for Cancer (at home) trivia event. Both of the guys did great answering questions and neither quietly carries a feeling of...
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Episode 220 - West is Keeping Secrets
This week we were joined by Marissa West and Heidi Hillman, Owners of West Kept Secret and learned about their journey as female entrepreneurs in Charlotte. They also provided the boys with customized training plans they will be far too lazy to do, and stuck around for some rapid fire questions...
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Episode 219 - Joe's Never Ending Election
We were joined by the Bad Boy of Breaking News and friendly neighbor, Joe Bruno, to learn more about how long this election cycle has been and if he thinks the Hawthorne Bridge will ever open. John also shared a recap of the great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall.
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Episdoe 218 - Arts Plus (More)!
This week we spoke with Devlin McNeil, President and Executive Director of Arts+, which has been on our dream guest list for years. Devlin did not disappoint, talking about their programming, life after Spirit Square, and what’s changed about their approach post covid. She also nailed the...
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Episode 217 - Start Up Laundry
This week we were joined by Alex Smereczniak, co-founder and CEO of Charlotte startup 2U Laundry. We talk about being an entrepreneur in Charlotte, Breaking Bad, catfishing, and clean clothes.
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Episode 216 - Colleen Coaches Our Lives
Charlotte Media Royalty Colleen Odegaard joined the podcast to share about her career on Charlotte TV, her new life coaching project and podcast. We also chatted about the new ATC10K, Charlotte Podcast Festival and the Big Pumpkin Wall that John cares too much about.
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Episode 215 - Shawn Develops
This week we spoke with Shawn McAllister, Charlotte developer and leader of Fulcrum, a new project in South End. We brought some intense rapid fire questions for Shawn and let’s just say he delivered the goods. We also dabbled in some history to learn about local journalist Trezzvant Anderson…
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Episode 214 - Charlotte's (En)vision
This week we talked with Amy Aussieker, Executive Director of Envision Charlotte about its role as a champion of sustainability for Charlotte, how to make a public/private partnership successful, and of course, TikTok dances.
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Episode 213 - Damon’s Camp (North End)
This week we connected with Damon Hemmerdinger of Camp North End to learn more about the project and its innovative long term vision. We also talked about baseball walkup songs and the Hornets new uniforms.
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Episode 212: Developing Charlotte
We were joined by the delightful Ely Portillo of UNCC and Clayton Sealey of @CLTdevelopment to talk about the future of the city, if development has been affected by COVID-19 and lay down some hot takes. We also learned the history of the first Black councilman since Reconstruction, Frederick D....
About this show
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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