Episode 122: Trip to Rwanda Helps Spread HARPs Message
Release Date: 07/09/2025
Episode 144: Breaking Down the Proposed FY27 County Budget
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris and Budget Director Gerard Durkin go in depth on the proposed FY27 county budget, what is included, the methods by which Chesterfield went about balancing the county’s need with the realities facing taxpayers, 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...
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Episode 143: Early Goes from James River to the Pros
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chesterfield native Connelly Early, a former James River High School standout who played college ball at Army and UVa before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2023. He took a break from spring training in Fort Myers, Florida recently to talk about the path he travelled from local fields to “the show,” what’s been on his mind as he gets ready for a big season ahead, and how thankful he is for the journey he’s on. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host:...
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Episode 142: Making Wheel of Fortune a Family Tradition
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Chesterfield resident Juwan Washington about being on Wheel of Fortune recently, which was especially fun for him given that his mother, Tameka Stephens, also got to spin the wheel and play the classic game. 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...
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Episode 141: Launching Chesterfield’s New Scholar Athlete of the Year Award
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome J.C. Poma with Sports, Visitation, and Entertainment as well as partners John Phillips with CCPS and Lane Casadonte with CBS6 to talk about the Play Chesterfield Scholar Athlete of the Year Award, adding it to this year’s Sports Hall of Fame festivities, and how the program goes about recognizing outstanding scholar athletes in the county. Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator:...
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Episode 140: Checking In with Supervisor Dr. Mark Miller (Midlothian District)
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Dr. Mark Miller of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about his first tenure as chair, some of the big items facing the county in 2026, and a number of updates on projects in the Midlothian District. 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,...
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Episode 139: SwimRVA Seeks to Make Water Safety Accessible
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Adam Kennedy of SwimRVA about the group’s mission, vision, impact in the community here in Chesterfield, and all of the varied ways water safety matters to the lives of so many. 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...
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Episode 138: Talking with New CPL Director Carolyn Jensen
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Carolyn Jensen about recently being named the new director of Chesterfield Public Library, what that means to her, how she sees the future of the library, the myriad ways libraries do much more than just offer books to check out, 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: J. Elias O’Neal,...
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Episode 137: Understanding the Dangers of Human Trafficking
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to a local detective who investigates human trafficking, what CCPD is doing to try to stop these crimes and save people’s lives, and what you need to know to protect yourselves and others. 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...
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Episode 136: Standout Stories From 2025
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to veteran Creative Content Writer Jim McConnell about the year that was 2025, looking at some of the stories that stood out to us most throughout the year on both the podcast and the Chesterfield On Point blog. 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 ...
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Episode 135: State of the County 2025
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we share a special broadcast of this year’s State of the County presentation. Moderated by Human Resources Director Mary Martin Selby, the panel discussion focuses on the work of the organization and the way various departments are looking for innovative ways to serve residents. . 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...
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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