The Charlotte Podcast
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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Episode 210 - Quarantine Gladegories
We were joined by the incredible Supportive guy to run through our favorite music, movies, TV, food, games, book and "other" during quarantine. Jokes were made. Laughs were had.
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Episode 209 - We Saw Chuck’s Tweet
This week we talk with historian, data guy, and friend of the pod Chuck McShane and go deep on his question “what were the most impactful events in Charlotte since 2005”. Topics included the usual suspects like the DNC, financial crisis, and HB2...
37 min
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Episode 208 - Hue House Returns
We were joined by our friends at to learn more about the launch of their agency, the introduction of and the importance of listening to Black voices.
40 min
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Episode 207 - A Man With A (Policy) Plan
We have been profoundly moved by the death of George Floyd while in police custody and are interested in channeling our frustration and anger into a better way forward as a society and city. To broaden our understanding of what policy changes could be...
65 min
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Episode 206 - 10 Crazy Charlotte Sports Moments
This week John and Miller talked about ten of Charlotte’s Craziest Sports Facts. We covered everything from daredevils to great uniforms to the controversial happenings of a Banana Joe’s bathroom. We were also joined by a surprise guest to...
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Episode 205 - Greenway Etiquette (don't yell at...
We're excited to share John and Miller's definitive list of who has priority on Charlotte's greenways and streets when approaching each other. We also hop into the history of the Meck Dec again.
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Episode 204 - TEnderly Coffee (without the T)
This week we had the pleasure of talking with Tony from Enderly Coffee about his journey to Charlotte, starting a thriving coffee empire, and maybe we touch on what the future could look like for his business. We also revisit the Mecklenburg...
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Episode 203 - FOOTBALL MEGAPOD
Many people are calling this week’s episode the FOOTBAW MEGAPOD as features both Jourdan Rodrigue (5:15) of The Athletic and Charlotte 49ers Head Football Coach Will Healy (30:08). We talk NFL draft and doing their jobs in the Age of Quar with both,...
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Episode 202 - Katie Peralta Calls In
We were joined by Katie Peralta of the Charlotte Agenda to discuss her career, what life is like for a reporter during the Corona Virus and why Rudy is a bad movie. We also learned the history of a neighborhood John can’t pronounce and were...
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Episode 201 - What We're Grateful For (Now That...
Still under quarantine, the guys discussed what they're now grateful for and how they are still trying to stay as Charlotte as possible. They also discussed a very revealing document about the Brooklyn redevelopment.
31 min
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Episode 200 - We Got Quarantined
Today we celebrated a milestone: our 200th episode! We shared our favorite memories over the past ~120 hours of #content, discussed some of our Hopes and Dreams for the future of the show, and we did it all under the shroud of a global pandemic...
29 min
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Episode 199 - A Church That Rebrands
We were joined remotely by Ben Boswell, Senior Minister at Myers Park Baptist, to discuss the church's recent rebrand and how the faith community is reacting to the Corona Virus. We also learned about the 1918 Flu Pandemic at Camp Greene and were...
34 min
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Episode 198 - Teaching for America
33 min
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Episode 197 - A Map Shop That's a Landmark
We were joined by Tony of the Map Shop to learn more about this Charlotte landmark, what its future holds and to take a 5th grade geography quiz. We also learned Charlotte's history with the Freedom Riders and were supported (as always) by Supportive Guy.
36 min
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Episode 196 - Charlotte Has History (Museum)
This week the boys were joined by Angel Johnston and Adria Focht from the Charlotte Museum of History and learned all about the museum’s mission and our favorite Charlotte history highlights. Our history segment this week closed out our series of...
47 min
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Episode 195 - Sabor, But So Much More
This week we were joined by Dalton and Miriam Espaillat from Sabor to hear their incredible story of building a Charlotte restaurant empire and their exciting workforce development work. We also discuss the white supremacist backlash to the Fusion...
34 min
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Episode 194 - Spring Things We're Excited For
We sat down and discussed what we're looking forward to this spring, learned more Fusion Politics history and embarrassed our producer, Nata, quite a bit.
24 min
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Episode 193 - A Humane Human
On this episode, we learned more about the mission and programs of The Humane Society of Charlotte from its President and CEO Shelly Moore. Miller also correctly predicts the Clemson score, John teaches us about Fusion politics and Nata woos.
36 min
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Episode 192 - A Queens Feast
This episode we were joined by Bruce Hensley to learn more about Queens Feast: Charlotte’s Restaurant Week, learned about FUSION politics and were supported, as always, by Supportive Guy.
35 min
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Episode 191 - A Special Camp and MLS Talk
This week the boys talk MLS coming to Charlotte, spend some time with the amazing Camp Blue Skies, learn the history of the Billy Graham Library, and get a special holiday message from Supportive Guy.
36 min
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Episode 190 - Charlotte Loves XMas
The boys wonder if they can quit after 200 episodes (probably not), they discuss Charlotte's ties to Christmas, debate if Miller is from Booger Mountain and Supportive Guy tries some history.
29 min
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Episode 189 - Hue House Has Huge Hopes
This week we drafted Thanksgiving dishes, had a fascinating conversion with the founders of the Hue House (a creative agency building bridges between creatives of color and Charlotte’s cultural and government institutions), learned the origin...
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Episode 188 - John Ranks Holidays
If you make it through the random Ryan Gosling, Turkey vs. Ham and Holiday discussions you will be treated to a wonderful conversation with Bruce Bleiman of Giving Tree Realty about their Toys for Our Troops campaign. Also, please enjoy some hot,...
34 min
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Episode 187 - Tony Knows the News
We sat down with Tony Mecia of the Charlotte Ledger to learn more about his career, how he approaches Charlotte business news, the funniest Charlotte story of the year and the opening of the Hooters in Gastonia.
34 min
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Episode 186 - The Arts Tax Episode
Jeep Bryant and Valecia McDowell of the Arts and Science Council share why they believe in the new sales tax, how they believe it could affect Charlotte and answer some tough questions. We also learn the history of the ASC and Supportive Guy writes...
45 min