Episode 122: Trip to Rwanda Helps Spread HARPs Message
Release Date: 07/09/2025
Episode 133: Chesterfield HSFB Playoff Preview (2025)
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we take a look at the way the regular season ended for Chesterfield’s teams and preview the playoff matchups ahead for several schools across 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: J. Elias O’Neal, Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring...
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Episode 132: The Importance of Fraud Week in Chesterfield
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Internal Audit Director Khara Durden about the upcoming International Fraud Week and what all goes into that each year as the county looks to focus on fraud, waste, and abuse across the organization and schools. 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 Joanna Heims ...
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Episode 131: Recovery Court Provides Pathways
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Rondell Davis about her journey the last few years as she made her way out of active addiction in large part thanks to Recovery Court. She also discusses how her experiences provided her not only a pathway forward but also helped her land as a Peer Recovery Specialist, which continues to bring her immense joy. 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 130: Chesterfield HSFB Mid-Season Recap (2025)
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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. 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 129: Court Navigator Program Wins VACo Award
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Deborah Dugger and Joeleathia Wilson about CARP’s Court Navigator program, which recently took home the prestigious Best Large County Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). We discuss the program, what drove its design, the way it fits into the overall mission of CARP, 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...
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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 ...
info_outlineOn 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. Elias O’Neal, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli
Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl
Guest:
Karl Leonard, Chesterfield County Sheriff
Recorded in-house by Communications and Media
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