Episode 115: Reigniting Hope Seeks to Reduce Stigma of Substance Use
Release Date: 04/23/2025
Episode 128: A Lifetime of Lessons with Chesterfield Sports Hall of Famer Ken Oxendine
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to inaugural Chesterfield Sports Hall of Famer Ken Oxendine about growing up in this community and, following a great playing career at Virginia Tech and in the NFL, returning home to give back to the place that raised him. 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: J. Elias O’Neal Music: Hip Hop...
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Episode 127: Raising Awareness About the Links Between Addiction and Suicide
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Melissa Ackley from Mental Health Support Services’ Prevention Services to discuss Suicide Prevention Month and the links between addiction and suicide. 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: J. Elias O’Neal Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl...
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Episode 126: Chesterfield County High School Football Preview 2025
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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: J. Elias O’Neal and Lina Chadouli Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds ...
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Episode 125: Brightpoint a Boon for Chesterfield County Learners
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dr. Bill Fiege, president of Brightpoint Community College, about recent changes at the school, its view of its place in the community, how circumstances have changed things for those looking at higher education, and what Brightpoint has to offer on a number of fronts. 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...
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Episode 124: Sportable Helps Meet the Needs of Chesterfield Residents
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Hunter Leemon of Sportable to talk about the organization, the work it does in the community, the way it views accessibility and how that impacts the lives of many in Chesterfield. 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: J. Elias O’Neal and Lina Chadouli Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds ...
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Episode 123: Worthdays Looks to Bring Joy to Those in Foster Care
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Caroline Neal of Worthdays about the work the organization does, how it came to be, and what it’s like to make special occasions all the brighter for those in foster care. 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: J. Elias O’Neal and Lina Chadouli Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds ...
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Episode 122: Trip to Rwanda Helps Spread HARPs Message
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk Sheriff Karl Leonard about his trip earlier this year to an international symposium in Rwanda, what he feels like Chesterfield and the HARP program brought to the event, and some of the lessons he took away from it as he retuned even more invigorated than before. 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: J....
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Episode 121: Chesterfield Brings Home County’s First PRSA Award
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to several members of the county’s Constituent and Media Services Department about bringing home Chesterfield’s first-ever PRSA Award. We discuss the 2025 Commonwealth Award Winner for Multicultural Public Relations for Chesterfield Café con la Comunidad, what all went into creating the event, and how significant it is to win. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin...
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Episode 120: SOAR365 Does Great Work in Chesterfield County
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Nate Wise with SOAR365 about the important work the organization does, how its programming differs between children and adults, the long history of summer camps they’ve offered at Camp Baker in Chesterfield, and how folks can get involved or even volunteer to help those who need these types of services. 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 ...
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Episode 119: Pocahontas State Park Remains a Huge Draw for Chesterfield
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Nate Clark with Pocahontas State Park to break down all it has to offer not only to local residents but those in the region, state, and beyond, be it aquatic programs and overnight facilities to trails, educational and summer programming, and other recreational uses like boating and fishing. 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...
info_outlineOn the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Jennifer Patterson of Human Services to talk about her role as the opioid abatement authority (OAA) administrator for the county and how a new campaign called Reigniting Hope seeks to reach those battling substance use and offer potential solutions on a path forward.
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: J. Elias O’Neal, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli
Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl
Guest:
Jennifer Patterson, OAA Administrator
Recorded in-house by Communications and Media
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