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Charlotte FC PodcastDanny Higginbotham Previews Charlotte FC vs. Nashville SC | First SipAs we head into Matchday 7, this Saturday, Bank of America Stadium isn't just hosting a game—it's hosting a heavyweight collision between the Eastern Conference leaders, Nashville SC, and a Charlotte FC side currently sitting in 3rd and looking to defend their home fortress. But beyond the standings, there’s a massive psychological test waiting for The Crown. Charlotte is riding high after a clinical 2-1 win over Philadelphia, but they must now face the "Kings of the East" without their suspended talisman, Wilfried Zaha. To help us cut through the tactical noise and the "coach-speak," MLS on Apple TV’s...
2026-04-0929 min
Charlotte FC PodcastFirst Sip: The Matchday 2 Reality Check with Keith Costigan | Charlotte FC at LA GalaxyOpening weekend is about hope. Matchday Two is about reality. Ahead of Charlotte FC’s clash with the LA Galaxy, MLS on Apple TV broadcaster Keith Costigan joins The Charlotte FC Podcast: First Sip to break down the tension of Week 2.Both Charlotte FC and the LA Galaxy walked away from opening weekend with a 1-1 draw. Now, the honeymoon phase of the new season is over, and both squads are desperate for their first three points.In this episode of First Sip, we bypass the standard score predictions and take you behind the scenes. Ke...
2026-02-2719 min
Charlotte FC PodcastCharlotte FC 2025: A Look Back at the Season and the Playoffs AheadWelcome to this special episode of the Charlotte FC Podcast — Charlotte FC 2025: A Look Back at the Season and the Playoffs Ahead.As the regular season wraps up and the postseason comes into focus, I wanted to do something a little different. I reached out to some friends and familiar voices of the show to get their perspective on Charlotte FC’s journey this year.You’ll hear from Will Palaszczuk, Danny Bramlette from the Charlotte Soccer Show, Tom Bogert, MLS announcer Tony Husband, Ross Smith, and Kacey White — all sharing their thoughts on what’s stood ou...
2025-10-2031 min
Charlotte FC PodcastTrent Slagle, Charlotte FC Sr. Communications CoordinatorIn this episode of the Charlotte FC Podcast, we sit down with Trent Slagle, Senior Communications Coordinator for Charlotte FC. From his roots in Sacramento and early work with Real Salt Lake to his role in Crown Legacy’s inaugural season, Trent has built a career centered on telling stories that matter. We dive into how he helps Charlotte FC stay visible in the community and in the media, the strategy behind campaigns like kit launches and impact reports, and what it takes to keep the club top of mind for fans and outlets across the city. Along the wa...
2025-09-2232 min
Charlotte FC PodcastCLTvNYC Preview with Jessica Charman, MLS Season Pass Play-by-Play AnnouncerBroadcaster Jessica Charman returns to the Charlotte FC Podcast with fresh insights and a new perspective from the MLS Season Pass booth. With Charlotte FC riding a historic win streak and NYCFC surging up the Eastern Conference table, Jess breaks down the tactics, key players, and storylines that make this matchup one of the most compelling of the season. From Wilfred Zaha’s impact in the attack to the rise of Idan Toklamati, from Maxi Moralez’s timeless influence to Matt Freese’s strong goalkeeping, no angle is left uncovered.Jess also shares her personal journey—why she left...
2025-09-1923 min
Charlotte FC PodcastEryk Williamson, Charlotte FC MidfielderOn this episode of the Charlotte FC Podcast, we sit down with midfielder Eryk Williamson to talk through the chapters of his career and life so far—from growing up in Alexandria, VA, to his development at Maryland and DC United’s academy, to his time in Portugal and Portland, and now his move to Charlotte. Eryk opens up about his personal style and love for sneakers, the influence of mentors like Miles Joseph, overcoming two ACL injuries, and why Charlotte’s culture and locker room made it the right place for his next step. Off the pitch, he shares...
2025-08-2651 min
Charlotte FC PodcastChicago vs. Charlotte FC Matchup Preview with Kyndra de St. Aubin, MLS Season Pass Match AnalystOn this episode we’re joined by one of the sharpest voices in American soccer broadcasting—Kyndra de St. Aubin. Known for her tactical eye, on-field experience, and years behind the mic, Kyndra helps us preview a crucial Eastern Conference matchup: Charlotte FC visiting Chicago Fire at Soldier Field.With both teams desperate for points and coming off frustrating midweek results, we dig into the tactical chess match ahead. Kyndra breaks down:The midfield battle and who needs to win it to control the tempoWhat tweaks the coaches might make late...
2025-06-2725 min
Charlotte FC PodcastPatrick Daka, Charlotte FC Director of Preformation and U-14 Head CoachIn this episode of the Charlotte FC Podcast, host Nic Finelli sits down with Patrick Daka, Charlotte FC's Head of Pre-Formation, U-14 Academy Coach, and Talent Discovery lead.Patrick shares his incredible journey through the world of soccer, from his upbringing in Zimbabwe and playing professionally in Germany, to his impact on youth development in the United States. Discover the core principles of "The Charlotte FC Way" and how Patrick's unique approach to player development emphasizes building well-rounded individuals, not just athletes. Learn about the famous "Daka Zone" and how the academy identifies and nurtures hidden talent...
2025-06-1448 min
Charlotte FC PodcastHector Samani, Charlotte FC Black Supporters Union PresidentOn this episode we chat with Hector Samani, President of the Charlotte FC Black Supporters Union. As we know the supporters lead the atmosphere that makes Charlotte FCs home such a Fortress. The other special thing about Hector and those who lead these groups is they are contributing to bringing people together to enjoy and share experiences together beyond just football.Follow the Charlotte FC Black Supporters Union on Instagram: @charlottefcasu
2025-04-2632 min
Charlotte FC PodcastAndrew Privett, Charlotte FCWelcome, Bienvineidos to the Charlotte FC Podcast. Today, we delve into the personal side of Charlotte FC Center Back Andrew Privett. We'll discover his passions outside of soccer, the values that drive him, and the experiences that have shaped him as a person and an athlete. Get ready for an insightful conversation that goes beyond the game. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Andrew Privett.
2025-03-2242 min
Charlotte FC PodcastBobby Belair, Charlotte FC Assistant General ManagerIn this episode, I sit down with Charlotte FC Assistant General Manager Bobby Belair, who works closely with GM Zoran Krneta on player personnel decisions and the construction of Crown Legacy, shaping the talent and depth of the club.A Carolina native, Bobby played college soccer at Brown and Clemson before transitioning to coaching and administration due to injuries. He gained early experience as a graduate assistant under Mike Noonan at Clemson before joining Atlanta United in 2016 as Academy Administrator. There, he quickly moved into player personnel, learning under Carlos Bocanegra. Bobby made the jump to Charlotte...
2025-03-1336 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastBehind the scenes of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, with Steve DunnThis week’s podcast guest might sound a little familiar. You’ve been listening to his voice for more than two years. Steve Dunn regularly interviews winners of The Charlotte Ledger’s 40 Over 40 Awards, which are awarded every spring to individuals over the age of 40 who are doing important and inspiring work in Charlotte. While podcasting has become a significant part of his work, Dunn’s primary profession is mediation—following a career as an employment lawyer. As a mediator with Miles Mediation and Arbitration, Dunn brings his expertise in navigating complex conversations, a skill that trans...
2025-02-0930 minThe Charlotte Ledger PodcastBehind the scenes of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, with Steve DunnThis week’s podcast guest might sound a little familiar. You’ve been listening to his voice for more than two years.Steve Dunn regularly interviews winners of The Charlotte Ledger’s 40 Over 40 Awards, which are awarded every spring to individuals over the age of 40 who are doing important and inspiring work in Charlotte.While podcasting has become a significant part of his work, Dunn’s primary profession is mediation—following a career as an employment lawyer. As a mediator with Miles Mediation and Arbitration, Dunn brings his expertise in navigating complex conversations, a skill that trans...
2025-02-0930 min
Charlotte FC PodcastKristijan Kahlina, Charlotte FC GoalkeeperToday on the show, we have a conversation with Kristijan Kahlina, Goalkeeper for Charlotte FC. Kristijan has been one of the few faces of Charlotte FC that have been with the club since match one back in 2022. He is a fan favorite and having the best season of his career. I was fortunate enough to spend some time with him this week to learn more about him, what it was like for him growing up, how he became a goalkeeper as a young kid, his growth as a player and person, and his love and respect for his family...
2024-10-1251 min
Charlotte FC PodcastNatalee Jarrett, Charlotte FC VP Business OperationsI want to welcome you into my conversation with Natalee Jarrett, the Vice President of Business Operations for Charlotte FC. As you may know, we created this podcast because there are so many fascinating people behind the scenes that drive what fans and the community see. We want to share their stories. Natalee was one of the first employees for the club working in partnerships during the beginning days when the club did not even have a name and was just MLS Charlotte. Now she manages a vast array of departments across Charlotte FC and is the facilitator that...
2024-09-151h 02
Charlotte Readers PodcastCelebrating 400 Episodes of Reading and Writing and Talking About BothIn this 400th episode, we share why this is the last episode of Charlotte Readers Podcast, we reflect on our experiences as podcasters over 399 episodes, we talk about memorable podcast episodes, books, and writer quotes, and we share audio clips of previous interviews and readings on the show.
We also express our gratitude to you, our listeners, and to our supporters, authors, and partners, and we talk about what’s next for the podcast and the hosts. We couldn’t have done this podcast without you and we’re grateful you took the time to listen.
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2024-07-164h 15
Charlotte FC PodcastMatt Freeman, Charlotte FC Manager Premium SalesOn this episode Nic talks with Matt Freeman, the Manager of Charlotte FC Premium Sales (or should I say Experiences?). A former Irmo High School (Columbia, SC metro) soccer star under legend Phil Savitz and Marshall University defender, Matt worked his way from Cybersecurity sales before heading to Charlotte to be around a game he loves and helping others meet their needs for a premium and entertaining time. Matt has been named as part of Charlotte's Top 30 under 30 Future Business Leaders.
Check out the Premium Sales site if you are interested in having an...
2024-06-1546 min
Charlotte FC PodcastJaylin Lindsey, Charlotte FC DefenderToday on the show we are lucky to have one of Charlotte's own, Charlotte FC Defender Jaylin Lindsey. We talk about his journey starting in Charlotte, then Kansas City, and back to Charlotte. Jaylin also shares more about his fellow players and personal support team, cooking, living in Charlotte as an adult, and what he does for fun outside of football.
IG: @JaylinLindsey
2024-06-0228 minCharlotte Readers PodcastYear-End Episode with the Storied Charlotte Blog, Publishing Tips, and Favorite 2023 ReadsIn this episode 371, we’re wrapping up a big year for the podcast in a big way. Special guest Mark West returns to share his highlights of the literary year in Charlotte. We’ll talk about takeaways from publishing nine–yes, nine–books on the podcast this year. And we also have our top reads for 2023.
Today’s Featured Topics
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Writer, professor, and literary blogger Mark West, riding along with us as a co-host this episode, shares some of his favorite literary happenings from 2023, the backstory of his blog, and what he loves about the Charlo...
2023-12-261h 29
Charlotte FC PodcastDr. Doug Swanson Emergency Medical Physician & Pam Black, RN Charlotte FC Sports Care Manager and Team NurseToday on the podcast I talk with Dr. Doug Swanson, Emergency Medical Physician & Pam Black, RN, Charlotte FC Sports Care Manager and Team Nurse. Both of these individuals are part of the Atrium Health team that provides care for the greater Charlotte community as well as fans at Bank of America Stadium each match, and Charlotte FC family and players.
2023-11-2032 minCharlotte FC PodcastKatie Phillips, Greater Goals Manager for Charlotte FCToday on the show, Katie Phillips, the manager for the Greater Goals Soccer and Literacy program from Charlotte FC joins me to talk about her role as well as her journey to help kids.
Katie Phillips is from Rochester, New York, and has been around soccer her whole life. She played varsity soccer at Houghton College and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, following receiving her degree. Here, Katie helped start the Soccer Foundation of Charlotte. As the current Greater Goals Manager for Charlotte FC, Katie is passionate about using soccer as a tool to help connect, mentor...
2023-09-2334 minCharlotte FC PodcastTyler Knight: Head Athletic Trainer - Charlotte FCIn this episode Nic talks with Tyler Knight ("TK") about being the Head Athletic Trainer and Rehab Coordinator at Charlotte FC, his journey, and more.
Tyler is approaching a decade in Major League Soccer and is the Head Athletic Trainer and Rehab Coordinator at Charlotte FC. Before arriving in Charlotte, he worked with the USMNT in their build-up to the 2022 World Cup, with Real Salt Lake in the 7 years preceding that, and is a University of Oregon and University of Alabama alum. In 2021, Tyler was a member of the Athletic Training Staff of the Yea...
2023-09-0247 minCharlotte Readers PodcastBeing an Outlaw Among In-Laws, and How to Start a PodcastIn this episode 345, we talk to Jenny Jackson about her funny and wise debut novel Pineapple Street, named a most anticipated book of 2023 by Vogue and Time, and about her career editing some of the biggest authors in the business. Jeff Sovel shares tips for how to make launching a podcast an approachable process. And we have book recommendations, and more!
Today’s Featured Authors:
Jenny Jackson: Time Stamp: 4:25
Pineapple Street has been called “a delicious new Gilded Age family drama–almost a satire–set in the leafy enclaves of Brooklyn Heights,” and “Succession with a soul...
2023-06-271h 01Charlotte Readers PodcastYoung Adult Thriller, and the Three-Act Book LaunchIn this episode 344, we feature author and award-winning filmmaker Nick Brooks and his YA thriller Promise Boys, which Kirkus calls “breathtakingly complex and intriguing,” and Booklist calls “a top-notch page-turner and deep character study that will grip readers.” Plus Landis shares a practical breakdown of the three acts of the book launch period.
Today’s Featured Authors:
Nick Brooks Time Stamp: 4:22
Promise Boys is a debut YA thriller by writer-filmmaker Nick Brooks, in which three boys at an urban charter school investigate their principal’s murder during a high-stakes 24-hour day. It is a page-turning...
2023-06-201h 14Charlotte Readers PodcastA Hawaiian Police Procedural, and the Human Need to Lend a HandIn this episode 343, we feature Retribution, the “propulsive and explosive” newest entry in Robert McCaw’s A Koa Kane Hawaiian Mystery series. We hear from Dana Sachs on chronicling humanitarian efforts. Plus we share engagement from our writing community!
Today’s Featured Authors:
Robert McCaw: Time Stamp: 4:12
Rick Mofina says Robert McCaw’s Retribution “moves with volcanic force.” As people around him come under attack, Chief Detective Koa Kane wonders if he might be the real target. Learn more at https://robertbmccaw.com/.
Dana Sachs: Time Stamp: 44:20
Dana Sachs shares her blog post “Chr...
2023-06-131h 04Charlotte Readers PodcastSuspense Thriller, and Writing the Next Book in a SeriesIn this episode 339, we feature Jennifer Herrera’s debut novel The Hunter, “a thriller with depth.” We learn from author and publishing executive Rick Bleiweiss about the unique challenges of writing the second book in a series. And we have book recommendations, and more!
Today’s Featured Authors:
Jennifer Herrera Time Stamp: 4:28
The Hunter is a suspense novel that follows a former detective as she investigates three mysterious drownings in a small Ohio town, only to come up against generations of secrets— including her own. Publishers Weekly calls Jennifer Herrera “a writer to watch.” Learn more at...
2023-05-161h 03Charlotte FC PodcastDaniel Bramlette, The Charlotte Soccer Show Co-HostOn today’s episode we are joined by Daniel Bramlette. He along with John Hayes host The Charlotte Soccer Show. These guys are wildly successful in their day-jobs as producers for ESPN’s SEC Network and the Athletic respectively. I talk with Daniel about why they started their podcast, what they want to do with it, his work as a producer, and more fun stuff about Danny.
Twitter: @ForTheCrownBaby
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2023-05-0655 minCharlotte FC PodcastMike Lacett: Sportscaster Charlotte Sports Live on QC NewsToday on the show we have Mike Lacett, a newcomer to the Queen City, joining the Charlotte Sports Live team as a Sports Anchor and reporter in the summer of last year. Previously he has had stints in Grand Rapids, Toledo, Louisville, Charleston, Syracuse, and Palm Springs over the past 20 years covering possibly every sport and level there is. Today on the podcast we talk with Mike to learn more about his career, his story, and covering Charlotte FC.
You can watch Mike on Queen City News and CSL in Charlotte as well as follow him on T...
2023-04-0139 minCharlotte FC PodcastCarroll Walton, Charlotte Ledger and Freelance WriterA talk with Carroll Walton about her career as a writer and her approach to writing about Charlotte FC.
Carroll is a sportswriter covering the Charlotte FC for The Charlotte Ledger. Freelancer, and Mom of three rambunctious boys. A native Charlottean, Carroll also is a freelance writer for Charlotte Smarty Pants, Charlotte Magazine, and Baseball Hall of Fame Magazine. For 17 years she wrote for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution covering the Atlanta Braves in MLB as well as Baseball America, and she also co-wrote with Chipper Jones, a NY Times Bestseller memoir, titled Ballplayer.
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2023-03-1132 minCharlotte Readers PodcastModern Day Horror, First Century Crime, and Writing TipsIn this episode 311, we’re joined by guest host Mark West to explore two novels: NYT bestselling author Jennifer McMahon’s chilling horror story The Children on the Hill, and award-winning author Nicholas Graham’s crime fiction novel The Judas Case, which takes a new look at biblical history. We also share helpful articles from our community blog, book recommendations, and more.
Today’s Featured Authors:
Jennifer McMahon: Time Stamp: 23:36
Publishers Weekly describes Jennifer McMahon’s new psychological thriller The Children on the Hill as “a stellar take on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.” Learn more at https://jenni...
2022-10-252h 15Charlotte Readers PodcastSmall Town Life, Third Languages, and Writing TipsIn this episode 309, we’re joined by guest host Alyssa Pressler to feature Bobby Finger’s debut novel The Old Place, an insightful and funny portrait of small town Texas life. Plus we talk about writing in a second or third language, share listener pitches and book recommendations, and more.
Today’s Featured Authors:
Bobby Finger: Time Stamp: 17:22
Bobby Finger, co-host of the popular podcast Who? Weekly, brings us his moving debut novel The Old Place, about the secrets submerged within a small Texas town. Learn more at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703745/the-old-place-by-bobby-finger/.
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2022-10-141h 21Charlotte Readers PodcastPassports and Pacifiers, Friends as Characters, and Writing TipsEpisode 308 is our first episode of the Beyond 300 format to feature a guest host, Alyssa Pressler! Just in time for the arrival of Hannah’s new daughter, we have a practical guide to traveling with family. Plus we have advice on getting to know your characters, community updates, book recommendations, and more.
Today’s Featured Authors:
Kaitlyn Jane: Time Stamp: 29:08
Passports and Pacifiers–Traveling the World, One Tantrum at a Time is the true story of two crazy parents traveling with four small children… on a budget. Learn more at https://www.kaitlynjain.com/.
Le...
2022-10-111h 41
Charlotte FC PodcastFrontrunners, Sea to Shining Sea Matches, Podcast Recap, and Future GuestsCharlotte FC takes on the frontrunners in back-to-back road matches (LAFC and NYCFC) this week. We are off this week during the MLS All-Star action and will be back next week with a new episode. We encourage you to listen again to your favorite episode or hear something new. Thanks! 👑
In our first podcast season we have spoken with so many talented and friendly people who share what they do, their journey here, and a little more about each of them then. Listen again or for the first time!
Ep. 102 Shawn McIntosh, Chief Fan Officer of Charlotte FC
Ep. 109 CLTFC Cre...
2022-08-1304 minCharlotte Readers PodcastBeyond 300: The New Charlotte Readers Podcast – The Value of Writing Communities, Plus Mystery, Memoir, True Crime and Poetry FeaturesIn this episode 301, Landis introduces his two new co-hosts of Charlotte Readers Podcast and they share how the show will feature more authors and offer more readerly and writerly content in each episode, and new ways for listeners to engage–including how your voice can be part of the podcast.
We hear from three award-winning authors in the mystery, memoir, and true crime genres, and have a poetry reading.
We explore the value of critique groups and writing communities and give tips for building your writing community to help market your books long term.
An...
2022-06-281h 42Charlotte Readers PodcastThe 22nd Joe Pickett Novel by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author C.J. BoxIn this special 300th episode, we visit with C.J. Box, the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of twenty-two novels in the Joe Pickett series, about his latest novel in the series, Shadows Reel.
A day before the three Pickett girls come home for Thanksgiving, Joe is called out for a moose poaching incident that turns out to be something much more sinister: a local fishing guide has been brutally tortured and murdered. At the same time, Marybeth opens an unmarked package at the library where she works and finds a photo album that belonged to an infamous...
2022-06-2137 minCharlotte Readers PodcastSandra L. Young’s “Divine Vintage” Is Where Vintage Clothes Can Reveal the PastIn this episode 299, we visit with Sandra L. Young, author of “Divine Vintage,” a novel where vintage clothes reveal what the ghosts who wore them want the world to know.
Tess Burton is always up for an adventure, and she’s risked her inheritance to launch Divine Vintage clothing boutique. While modeling an elegant gown from an Edwardian trousseau, her mind is opened to a century-old murder. Visions—seen through the eyes of the murdered bride—dispute local lore that claims the bridegroom committed the crime, causing Tess and her new friend Trey Dunmore to use the clothes to try to...
2022-06-1435 minCharlotte Readers PodcastRobert Gwaltney’s “The Cicada Tree” Is Where Images Sing As Secrets and Dangers EmergeIn this episode 298, we visit with Robert Gwaltney author of “The Cicada Tree,” set in the South at the time the cicadas emerge, what one reviewer calls a “Southern Gothic with a vengeance.”
It’s the summer of 1956, when a brood of cicadas descends upon Providence Georgia, a natural event with supernatural repercussions, unhinging the life of Analeise Newell, an eleven-year-old piano prodigy. Amidst this emergence, dark obsessions are stirred, uncanny gifts provoked, and secrets unearthed.
Robert Goolrick, #1 New York Times bestselling author, says this about the novel: “Following in the magnificent footsteps of Carson McCullers and Harper L...
2022-06-0735 minCharlotte Readers PodcastMartin Mongiello’s Revolutionary War book is “Terrorist Psychotic: Mary Patton”In this episode 297, we visit with Martin Mongiello, author of “Terrorist Psychotic: Mary Patton.”
This is the story of American "Shero," Mary Patton, and her famed gunpowder production that the author says helped win the Revolutionary War battles of King's Mountain, Cowpens, and Guilford Courthouse. The book includes six, full-color, paintings of Mary and her friends and explores her relationships with Colonels, Privates, Captains, and Sally New River of the Catawba Indian Nation, among others. It is one rebel’s story.
Doctor Dean Ornish, author of seven bestselling books, says: "At last, women of the American Revolu...
2022-05-3141 min
Charlotte FC PodcastInfinity City, Charlotte FC, and supporters with special needsOn this episode, I talk with Maxwell Hope, the founder of Infinity City. Infinity City's mission is to make watching events and playing soccer in the Charlotte area a more inclusive experience with organizations (teams such as Charlotte FC) supporting the needs of those with special needs.
We have added a special Q&A if you listen on Spotify to give us your thoughts about how Charlotte FC can help those with special needs watch events.
2022-05-2925 minCharlotte Readers PodcastMaggie Smith’s “Truth and Other Lies” Is One Journalist’s Fast-Paced Search for the TruthIn this episode 296, we visit with Maggie Smith, author of “Truth and Other Lies,” a story about a young reporter’s search for the truth and the fall-out that could follow.
“Truth and Other Lies” is a mix of fraud, secrets, and politics. Three women. Two secrets. One Lie.
Young protagonist Megan Barnes’ life is in free fall when the story begins, having lost her job as a reporter and her boyfriend on the same day, and having no choice but to move back home to live with her mother, who is running for office as a Republican...
2022-05-2438 minCharlotte FC Podcast"Voice of Charlotte FC": Will PalaszczukWe welcome the Voice of Charlotte FC, Will Palaszczuk. Will’s journey to Charlotte started in Long Island NY with stops along the way in DC, the University of Missouri where his craft was launched as a broadcast journalism student at one of the premier journalism programs in the world, then to Kingston NC, Houston, TX, Greenville SC. Atlanta, and Columbia SC. His path to Charlotte FC includes work as Host/Reporter/Anchor and Producer of SportsTalk South Carolina, South Carolina Radio Network, Weekend Host/Anchor at 92.9 The Game in Atlanta, Assistant Program Director/Radio Host SB Nation in Ho...
2022-05-2239 minCharlotte Readers PodcastJohn Hood’s “Mountain Folk” Brings Fantasy and American History TogetherIn this episode 294, we visit with John Hood, author of “Mountain Folks,” the first book in a series of novels that combines elements of history, folklore, and epic fantasy to tell the story of America by bringing fantasy and history together.
In mountain folks, a rare fairy being named Goran ventures into the human world where he encounters George Washington, Daniel Boone, an improbably tall dwarf named Har, a beautiful water maiden named Dela, and a series of terrifying monsters from European, African, and Native American folklore. But when Goran receives orders to help crush the American Revolution, he m...
2022-05-1043 minCharlotte Readers PodcastElan Barnehama’s “Escape Route” Is a Jewish-American Teenager’s Coming-of-Age Story in the Tumultuous late 1960sIn this episode 293, we visit with Elan Barnehama, author of “Escape Route,” a novel set in New York City during the tumultuous late 1960s, where the protagonist is a young Jewish teenager coming to terms with the world around him.
The novel is told by teenager, Zach, a first-generation son of Holocaust survivors, and NY Mets fan, who becomes obsessed with the Vietnam War and with finding an escape route for his family for when he believes the US will round up and incarcerate its Jews. Zach meets Samm, a seventh-generation Manhattanite whose brother has returned from Vietnam with...
2022-05-0336 minCharlotte Readers Podcast“Dark Angel” is an Andrews & Williams Thriller Fighting a Sinister PlotIn this episode 292, we visit with Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, authors of “Dark Angel,” a Shepherds series novel.
Former Navy SEAL Jedidiah Johnson returns to Nashville ready to begin his training with the elite warriors known as the Shepherds. He thinks he knows what to expect when he arrives on the sprawling, state-of-the-art facility but quickly realizes he’ll have to find his place as the rookie leader of a new team. Then he starts having visions of an imminent attack overseas, and with the clock ticking, Jed and his team are dispatched to neutralize the threat. All th...
2022-04-2641 minCharlotte FC PodcastMore than Charlotte FC Mini-Pitches with StreetSoccer658's Peter FinkPeter Fink is the Director of Programs at Street Soccer 658, a non-profit in Charlotte that provides soccer programming and more for immigrant, refugee, and housing insecurity populations in Charlotte. Charlotte FC approached Street Soccer 658 about providing their integrative life-skills based soccer training for the communities and populations where the mini-pitches would be constructed.
Twitter: @streetsoccer658 | Instagram: @streetsoccer658
Website: http://www.streetsoccer658.org/
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2022-04-2427 minCharlotte Readers PodcastMeredith Ritchie’s “Poster Girls” Is a Story Inside Charlotte’s WWII Female WorkforceIn this episode 291, we visit with Meredith Ritchie, author of “Poster Girls,” set in 1943, at Charlotte’s largest wartime employer––the massive and dangerous Shell Assembly Plant.
Told from two perspectives, Poster Girls is driven by the true but forgotten events and accomplishments of a diverse group of American women. Military wives and mothers, Maggie Slone and Kora Bell, one white and one black, work together to unify the plant’s workforce, support their families, and bring their husbands home.
Paula Martinac, author of “The Ada Decades” and “Testimony” says, “Poster Girls by Meredith Ritchie celebrates the resilience and cam...
2022-04-1938 minCharlotte Readers PodcastMaureen A. Miller’s “Frozen Agenda” Is a Chase to a Mysterious IslandIn this episode 290, we visit with USA Today bestselling author Maureen A. Miller, author of “Frozen Agenda,” a High-Risk Agenda novel.
A strange coin leads two strangers on a daring journey to an uncharted island, because someone is being followed and it has something to do with the coin. Archeology professor by day and a collector of coins by night, Zach Selmon was puzzled by this piece of silver and concerned about the old friend who sent it. Art grad student, Gretchen Rice, was engrossed in studies when an armed man appeared in the library and threatens her, dema...
2022-04-1235 minCharlotte Readers PodcastJennifer Dasal’s “Art Curious” Is a Colorful, Entertaining Look at the World of Art HistoryIn this episode 289, we visit with Jennifer Dasal, author of “Art Curious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History.”
ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deem...
2022-04-0537 minCharlotte Readers PodcastCliff Yeargin’s “Sweet Tater Tango” is a Minor League Baseball Fun RideIn this episode 288, we visit with Cliff Yeargin, author of “Sweet Tater Tango,” the fifth book in the Jake Eliam Chickenbone Mystery Series.
The ChickenBone Mystery series features a former baseball player, turned reluctant PI, Jake Eliam and his best friend and benefactor, Bobby ‘Catfish’ Wilson, former college football hero and owner of The 3 Pigs BBQ. In “Sweet Tater Tango,” The Southern Nights Baseball League needs investors, so Catfish switches sports to become part owner of the Tully City TaterHeads. Despite sensing a bad mojo, Jake signs on as Manager for a fat paycheck. The brains behind the league, Bill...
2022-03-2940 minCharlotte Readers PodcastDavid Rudolf’s “American Injustice” Exposes What’s Behind the Criminal Justice CurtainIn this episode 287, we visit with David Rudolf, author of “American Injustice: Inside Stories From the Underbelly of The Criminal Justice System.”
David draws from his years of experience as a defense attorney in the American criminal legal system to shed light on the misconduct that exists at all levels of law enforcement and the tragic consequences that follow in its wake. The book includes new details from the Michael Peterson trial made famous in Netflix’s “The Staircase” and takes the reader inside crime scenes to examine forensic evidence left by perpetrators; revisits unsolved murders to detail how and wh...
2022-03-2241 minCharlotte Readers PodcastHalli Gomez’s “List of Ten” is a Harrowing yet Hopeful story of a Teen living with Tourette SyndromeIn this episode 286, we visit with Halli Gomez, author of “List of Ten,” where the number that dictates the young protagonist’s life is also the number on the list that will end it.
Ten: three little letters, one ordinary number. No big deal, right? But for Troy Hayes, a 16-year-old suffering from Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, the number ten dictates his life, forcing him to do everything by its exacting rhythm. Finally, fed up with the daily humiliation, loneliness, and physical pain he endures, Troy writes a list of ten things to do by the tenth annive...
2022-03-1538 minCharlotte Readers Podcast“Noted Memories” is Larry Farber’s Musical StoryIn this episode 285, we visit with Larry Farber, author of “Noted Memories – How A Kid From Charlotte Had A Moment With Tony, Aretha, Bonnie, Sheryl And More.” That’s Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow.
Larry grew up playing in bands, performing at weddings and parties. He then booked bands for a living, opened a private music club called Music With Friends and then Middle C Jazz Club in uptown Charlotte. And he ended up with musical stories to tell that he shares in this book.
Songwriter and singer Darius Rucker had this to say a...
2022-03-0840 minCharlotte FC Podcast"The Supporters, Culture, and Traditions" + Special Guest: Shawn McIntosh (Charlotte FC Chief Fan Officer)With a new franchise about to have their first home match, we explore the supporters/fans that will attend, watch, and listen as well as some traditions and culture that are already being created for Charlotte FC. + An interview with Charlotte FC Chief Fan Officer, Shawn McIntosh @CharlotteFC_CFO. We talk about how he came into his position and what his role is for Charlotte FC is in shaping these things!
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2022-03-0532 minCharlotte Readers PodcastIn Tammy Euliano’s “Fatal Intent,” Patients are Mysteriously DyingIn this episode 284, we visit with Tammy Euliano, author of “Fatal Intent,” a medical thriller.
When her elderly patients start dying at home days after minor surgery, anesthesiologist Dr. Kate Downey wants to know why. As she comes closer to exposing the culprit's identity, Kate faces professional intimidation, threats to her life, a home invasion, and, tragically, the suspicious death of someone close to her. The stakes escalate to the breaking point when Kate, under violent duress, is forced to choose which of her loved ones to save—and which must be sacrificed.
Steve Berry, New York T...
2022-03-0140 minCharlotte Readers PodcastRoland Beckerman’s “Seeking Justice” Is One Patient’s Journey Through the Medical Malpractice Legal WorldIn this episode 283, we visit with Roland Beckerman, author of “Seeking Justice,” a fictional story based on the author’s real life experience.
This story involves a medical journey regarding a serious illness that led to a medical procedure and then a lawsuit about that procedure that ended up in a trial. The book guides the reader through the physical and mental challenges resulting from the patient’s surgery and the ups and downs of his attempt to challenge the doctor in court.
Roy Wiggins, a North Carolina judge, says this about the book: “I was glued to t...
2022-02-2237 minCharlotte Readers PodcastRobert Whitlow’s “Trial and Error” Is a Case in Search of Missing Children
In this episode 282, we visit with Robert Whitlow, author of “Trial and Error,” and many other bestselling faith-based legal thrillers set in the South.
In “Trial and Error,” a small-town lawyer has been searching for his daughter for eighteen years when another young woman in the town goes missing. Buddy Smith has built his law practice around tracking down missing children, and he’s determined to find both women—no matter the cost. As Buddy pursues one woman, he uncovers clues that could bring him closer to the girl he thought he lost forever: his own daughter.
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2022-02-1536 minCharlotte Readers PodcastEmme Lund’s “The Boy With a Bird in His Chest” Is a Heartbreaking Yet Hopeful NovelIn this episode 281, we visit with Emme Lund, author of “The Boy With a Bird in His Chest,” a heartbreaking yet hopeful novel about the things that make us unique.
“The Boy with a Bird in His Chest” grapples with the fear, depression, and feelings of isolation that come with believing that we will never be loved, let alone accepted, for who we truly are, and learning to live fully and openly regardless.
Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of “Less,” had this to say about the book: “Lund has created a fable for our age: a modern co...
2022-02-0837 minCharlotte Readers PodcastBarry Swanson’s “Still Points” is a World War II Soldier’s Love StoryIn this episode 280, we visit with Barry Swanson, author of “Still Points,” where even in the midst of tragedy, there is hope, and even in the midst of war, there is love.
Based upon the World War II diaries of the real Philip Zumwalt, this debut novel is a bittersweet tale of the transcendent power of love and reminds us of the immense sacrifices made by the men and women of that era.
Kathleen Barber, author of Truth Be Told, now an Apple TV+ series, and Follow Me, had this to say about the book: “Barry Swanso...
2022-02-0139 minCharlotte Readers PodcastMary Tribble Tells Sally Wait’s Mission South Story in “Pious Ambitions”In this episode 279, we visit with Mary Tribble, author of “Pious Ambitions: Sally Merriam Wait’s Mission South 1813-1831.”
At its simplest, Sally Wait’s life is the tale of a nineteenth-century woman endeavoring to make her mark on the world while striving to develop her faith. She is a significant figure in North Carolina and Baptist history, whose ambition led her from young convert to devoted wife of Reverend Samuel Wait, the first president and founder of Wake Forest University.
A northern born woman with anti-slavery leanings, her decisions are shaped by a surging evangelical movement...
2022-01-2541 minCharlotte Readers PodcastHeather Newton’s “McMullen Circle” Brings Characters in a Small Town to LifeIn this episode 278, we visit with Heather Newton, author of “McMullen Circle,” a collection of connected short stories, and finalist for the W.S. Porter Prize.
In 1969, as Karl Wallenda prepares to tight-rope walk across the gorge in the tiny town of Tonola Falls, Georgia, faculty families at the McMullen Boarding School learn about racism, war, and what makes a hero.
Wiley Cash, New York Times bestselling author of A Land More Kind Than Home, had this to say about the book:"These deeply literary, heartfelt, and heartbreaking characters call to mind the work of Elizabeth Stro...
2022-01-1835 minCharlotte Readers PodcastConscience Pervades Robert Conrad’s “John Fisher and Thomas More, Keeping Their Souls While Losing Their Heads.”In this episode 277, we visit with Robert Conrad, author of “John Fisher and Thomas More, Keeping Their Souls While Losing Their Heads."
This book examines the lives (and deaths) of Bishop John Fisher and Lord Chancellor Thomas More who "died the King's good servant, but God's first." Sixteenth century figures who spoke truth to power when, resolutely and cheerfully they resisted King Henry VIII's demand to swear to an oath against their conscience.
The book consists of a series of stories told with a trial lawyer’s passion for advocacy and an Irishman’s love for a well...
2022-01-1148 minCharlotte Readers PodcastEllen Butler’s “Swindler’s Revenge” Is a Hard-Hitting MysteryIn this episode 276, we visit with Ellen Butler author of “Swindler’s Revenge,” a Karina Cardinal Mystery Book.
When a mysterious burner phone shows up in her Karina Cardinal’s pocket, she has no doubt who dropped it there. Mike is deep undercover and so far off-grid, he needs help to figure out who’s framing him—and why. Classic Karina, she jumps in with both feet, ignoring the dangers. The trouble with leaping before you look? You can land in a world of dirt. And when an old enemy starts playing hardball, you can end up six feet under i...
2022-01-0439 minCharlotte Readers PodcastCindy Burnett’s Top Ten Books of the Year and the Year-End Podcast RecapIn this episode 275, our 2021 end-of-year episode, we visit with Cindy Burnett, book influencer and host of the Thoughts from a Page Podcast headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Cindy brings to this episode her recommendations for the top ten book reads of the year. You won’t want to miss this episode for Cindy’s suggestions.
As an avid reader and book reviewer, Cindy loves to talk about books wherever she can. She actively talks about books on social media and writes two book columns. She is co-creator of Conversations from a Page, a Houston author event series that...
2021-12-3146 minCharlotte Readers PodcastMark West’s Top Ten Charlotte Books of the YearIn this episode 274, we visit with Mark West, a professor, author and blogger on all things books and writing in Charlotte with his weekly Storied Charlotte blog.
You won’t want to miss this episode. Mark brings his top ten suggestions for books of the year by Charlotte authors or books about Charlotte.
Mark is a Professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he has been teaching courses on children's and young adult literature since 1984. He also holds the title of Bonnie E. Cone Professor in Civic Engagement. He has written or...
2021-12-2855 minCharlotte Readers PodcastCraft Talk with Tracy Lee Curtis: Humor WritingIn this episode 271, host Landis Wade has a craft talk with Tracy Lee Curtis, an award-winning author and former syndicated humor columnist for The McClatchy Company, nationwide, about the craft of writing humor. Tracy wrote over 500 columns for the Charlotte Observer, and published a Humor Me trilogy of gift books, collections of her columns from the last decade about the imperfection of motherhood. Tracy says you can find the funny in almost anything if you look hard enough.
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2021-12-171h 00Charlotte Readers PodcastRhyming, Riddles, and Witches on Halloween Night in Lynda Bouchard’s “The Witches Three Count on Me!”In this episode 257, on this, our Halloween episode of Charlotte Readers Podcast, we visit with Lynda Bouchard, author of “The Witches Three, Count on Me!”, an enchanting picture book about a mischievous boy who is kidnapped by three witches on Halloween night, only to escape using his wits.
Inspired by her late husband and co-author Yates Davis and with beautiful illustrations by Kody Kratzer, this Halloween tale is perfect for young readers and adults alike.
Mary Jane Clark, New York Times best-selling author of the Piper Donovan Mysteries had this to say about the book,''Imaginative, fun...
2021-10-2935 minCharlotte Readers PodcastAn Explosive Divorce Leads to a Hitchcockian Scheme in Steven Grossman’s Debut, “Palimony”In this episode 251, we visit with Steven Grossman, author of “Palimony,” in which two recently divorced men attempt to con their way out of paying alimony by wooing each other’s ex-wives. When he falls in love with his target, he finds himself in a heap of unintended consequences.
Set in Charlotte, NC, this romantic comedy flips the script and tells the story of a marriage gone wrong, a Hitchcockian scheme, and some local flavor.
Morris Ardoin, author of “Stone Motel: Memoirs of a Cajun Boy,” had this to say about the book, “Steve Grossman gives us an inside...
2021-10-0837 minCharlotte Readers PodcastFather of NBA Star Documents Love of Basketball in Marvin Williams Sr.’s “Secondary Break”In this episode 244, we visit with Marvin Williams Sr., author of “Secondary Break: An NBA Dad’s Story,” a powerful memoir of one father’s journey from his roots in Brooklyn to small-town North Carolina and the love of basketball instilled in both himself and his son, an NBA player for the Charlotte Hornets.
With sharp wit and stark honesty, Marvin recalls growing up in Brooklyn—with gangs, The Black Panther party, and a diversified community—and moving to rural North Carolina where segregation and racial prejudice reigned.
Voted "One of the best new basketball books" in Book Auth...
2021-09-1434 minCharlotte Readers PodcastOld-School Reporter Gets Revenge in the #MeToo Era in Eric Dezenhall’s “False Light”
In this episode 226, we visit with Eric Dezenhall, author of “False Light,” in which old-school reporting meets the #MeToo movement against the backdrop of sensationalist modern media.
When Sanford “Fuse” Petty learns that his goddaughter was sexually assaulted by a millennial media mogul on a top social media site, he jumps in to help. Instead of going to the police, he hatches a shady, entertaining, and ultimately satisfying plan for revenge.
Martin Clark, author of “The Substitution Order,” had this to say about the book, “…False Light is a masterwork—smart, funny, unpredictable, freewheeling, and start-to-finish en...
2021-07-1338 minCharlotte Readers PodcastEnvironmental Lawyer Oversees a Mining Dispute Turned Deadly in Joel Burcat’s “Amid Rage”In this episode 225, we visit with Joel Burcat, author of “Amid Rage,” an environmental legal thriller and the second in the Mike Jacobs series.
Mike Jacobs is an environmental prosecutor with Pennsylvania’s environmental agency, DEP, and finds himself caught in the middle of a mine permit battle between a psychotic coal mine operator and cynical neighbors with an anti-mining agenda. With offers from both sides and political bosses, Mike must find the courage to do what is right.
Steve Berry, the New York Times #1 internationally bestselling author of the Cotton Malone series, had this to say ab...
2021-07-0936 minCharlotte Readers PodcastTwo Unlikely Friends Challenge Sexism in Silicon Valley in Lainey Cameron’s “The Exit Strategy”In this episode 224, we visit with Lainey Cameron, #1 Amazon bestselling author of “The Exit Strategy,” a powerful and satisfying tale of two women brought together by the misdeeds of one duplicitous man and the friendship forged from their shared anger.
Ryn Brennan and Carly Santos are both bright and accomplished women in male-dominated fields, and therefore familiar with the subtle and not-so-subtle sexism that comes along with the job. After discovering that Ryn’s husband and Carly’s fiancé are one and the same, the two women band together to overcome heartbreak and ensure their mutual success.
Jen...
2021-07-0639 minCharlotte Readers PodcastJason Mott’s “Hell Of A Book” Is One Character’s Cross Country Book Tour Of Love and LossIn this episode 223, guest hosted by writer, editor, and performer, Alice Osborn, we visit with New York Times bestselling author Jason Mott, author of “Hell Of A Book.”
In “Hell of a Book,” an African-American author sets out on a cross-country book tour to promote his bestselling novel. That storyline drives Jason Mott’s novel and is the scaffolding of something much larger and more urgent: since his novel also tells the story of Soot, a young Black boy living in a rural town in the recent past, and The Kid, a possibly imaginary child who appears to the author...
2021-07-0238 minCharlotte Readers PodcastMystery Hero Patrick Flint Investigates Plane Crash that Leads to Mayhem in Pamela Fagan Hutchins’ newest, “Snaggletooth”In this episode 222, we visit with Pamela Fagan Hutchins, author of “Snaggletooth,” the latest in the Patrick Flint mystery series, a spin-off from the What Doesn’t Kill You Saga.
While on a trail ride with his family, Patrick witnesses a plane crash in the Bighorn Mountains. Guided by his moral compass, Patrick embarks on a journey to find the downed plane and any survivors. What he finds is not what it seems, and he learns that not everyone is worth saving.
USA Today bestselling author Danielle Girard had this to say about the book, “Transports the read...
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Gold und WeiseMuss Charlotte den Podcast alleine weitermachen?#041 - Entscheidungsgestört und Unterbrechungen
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Oh, oh! Es gibt Unstimmigkeiten im Podcast… Schon vor der Aufnahme waren wir nicht so gut drauf, aber in der Folge sind wir uns dann echt auf die Nerven gegangen.
Eigentlich wollten wir uns ja darüber unterhalten, wie wir uns mit dem Alter verändert haben, aber dann wird ein bisschen gezofft…
Muss Charlotte den Podcast etwa alleine weitermachen?
Neben kleinen Streitigkeiten sprechen wir aber auch über Werte, Erwachsenwerden, Depressionen, Freunde und Religion. Wir hoffen, euch gefällt der echte Einbli...
2021-06-2340 min
Gold und WeiseMuss Charlotte den Podcast alleine weitermachen?Gold und Weise - Live aus Spanien 🌊☀️
Oh, oh! Es gibt Unstimmigkeiten im Podcast... Schon vor der Aufnahme waren wir nicht so gut drauf, aber in der Folge sind wir uns dann echt auf die Nerven gegangen.
Eigentlich wollten wir uns ja darüber unterhalten, wie wir uns mit dem Alter verändert haben, aber dann wird ein bisschen gezofft...
Muss Charlotte den Podcast etwa alleine weitermachen?
Neben kleinen Streitigkeiten sprechen wir aber auch über Werte, Erwachsenwerden, Depressionen, Freunde und Religion. Wir hoffen, euch gefällt der echte Einblick in unsere Beziehung.
Abonniert den Podcast und schreibt uns eine iTunes-Bewertung, wenn euch d...
2021-06-2340 minCharlotte Readers PodcastAlex George’s “The Paris Hours” Weaves Four Desperate Characters Together in One 24 Hour Post WWI DayIn this episode 220, guest hosted by award winning author David Collins, we visit with award-winning author Alex George, author of “The Paris Hours.”
The book is set in one day in the City of Light and one night in search of lost time. Paris between the wars teems with artists, writers, and musicians, a glittering crucible of genius. But amidst the dazzling creativity of the city’s most famous citizens, four regular people are each searching for something they’ve lost.
Lauren Belfer, New York Times bestselling author of “City of Light” and and “After the Fire” and reci...
2021-06-2239 minCharlotte Readers Podcast#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Brad Taylor Takes Readers to Australia and Taiwan to Save the World in “American Traitor”In this episode 219, we visit with #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor to talk about his newest Pike Logan novel “American Traitor,” in which Pike Logan and his new bride Jennifer Cahill must put their carefree vacation in Australia behind to prevent a military confrontation between China and Taiwan.
Brad Taylor expertly guides reader on a thrill-ride through the world of Special Ops, Cyber Ops, and political intrigue, in which Pike Logan must do his best to adhere to the legal and moral rules that govern their conduct in the murky and deadly world they inhabit.
2021-06-1840 minCharlotte Readers PodcastKatey Schultz Weaves Together the Lives of Three in War-Torn Afghanistan in “Still Come Home”In this episode 218, we visit with Katey Schultz, multiple award-winning author of “Still Come Home,” a novel surrounding the lives of three characters in Afghanistan: an Afghan girl with dreams and ambitions beyond the confines of her misogynistic society, an American soldier about to embark on one last mission, and a man working for the Taliban—not for any specific hatred of Americans, but because the money is good and he wishes to provide to his young wife.
The lives of Aaseya, Nathan Miller, and Rahim (Aaseya’s husband) are forever intertwined as the Taliban hatch a dangerous plot, an...
2021-06-1535 minCharlotte Readers PodcastKevin McIlvoy Pens an Appalachian Ghost Story on Racial Justice in “One Kind Favor”In this episode 216, we visit with Kevin McIlvoy, author of “One Kind Favor,” a haunting and nuanced look at past and present racial injustices in the Appalachian Mountains.
Ghosts haunt the small Appalachian community of Cord, North Carolina. After a lynching is discovered and covered up, the ghosts of Cord begin to unearth the past truths of racism and social injustice to confront the townspeople and get justice for Lincoln Lennox.
Karen E. Bender, a National Book Award finalist and author of “Refund,” had this to say about the book, “Kevin McIlvoy is a writer of incisive m...
2021-06-0844 minCharlotte Readers PodcastHoward E. Covington, Jr.’s Book is “Beyond the Bank: Hugh McColl’s Chapter 2”In this episode 215, we visit with Howard Covington, Jr., author of “Beyond the Bank: Hugh McColl’s Chapter Two,” an in-depth look into the great legacy of Hugh McColl’s philanthropy after his retirement from Bank of America and some of the unique aspects of his character and philosophy that made him successful.
In his 80s, McColl remains a force for good in Charlotte, North Carolina, from his career at Bank of America to the capital he invests into his neighbors in order to better the community.
Paul Leonard, former CEO of Habitat for Humanity, had this to...
2021-06-0442 minCharlotte Readers PodcastWalking Through Writing with North Carolina Hall of Fame Storyteller, Clyde EdgertonIn this episode 214, guest hosted by award-winning novelist and teacher, George Hovis, we visit with Clyde Edgerton, the well-known and well-loved North Carolina author of ten novels, a book of advice, a memoir, short stories, and essays.
As well as being a New York Times bestselling author and member of the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame, among other prestigious writing awards, he is an accomplished artist, musician, pilot, and teacher of creative writing. And even more than that, he spins a good yarn and knows how to have a good laugh.
He says that funny...
2021-06-0146 minCharlotte Readers PodcastRon Rash’s “In the Valley” Returns to the Villainess Who Propelled Serena to National AcclaimIn this episode 209, guest host and award-winning author Heather Bell Adams interviews Ron Rash, aptly called by The New York Times “one of the great American authors at work today.” His latest book is “In The Valley, ” named a Garden & Gun and Atlanta Journal Constitution best book of the year and Winner of the 2020 Thomas Robinson Prize for Southern Literature.
“In the Valley” is a collection of ten searing stories and the return of the villainess who propelled Serena to national acclaim, in a long-awaited novella. The story “Baptism” was chosen for inclusion in The Best American Short Stories 2018, an...
2021-05-1437 minCharlotte Readers PodcastJill McCorkle Crafts a Layered Tale of Love, Pain, and Family in “Hieroglyphics”In this episode 206, we visit with New York Times bestselling author Jill McCorkle, author of “Hieroglyphics,” a heartfelt and intricate tale that weaves together the lives of four characters: Frank and Lil, a married couple who came together from the shared grief of losing a parent, Shelley, a single mother raising her young son in Frank’s former home, and Harvey, Shelley’s young son.
“Hieroglyphics” is a raw and meditative story of love, pain, and redemption, with a deep understanding of resilience and family bonds.
In a starred review, Publisher’s Weekly had this to say about the...
2021-05-0440 minCharlotte Readers PodcastDavid Baldacci’s “A Gambling Man” Is a 1950s Private Eye Thriller Full of Secrets and CorruptionIn this episode 205, we visit with New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci and discuss his recent book, “A Gambling Man,” an Aloysius Archer thriller.
The Associated Press calls David Baldacci “a master storyteller.” This story is the next in the Archer Thriller series, a follow-up to the Nero Award-winning thriller “One Good Deed.” Set in the1950s, the protagonist has been to war, to prison and wants to learn how to be a private investigator, so he hops a bus to Californian to learn from the best, a legendary private eye and former FBI agent named Willie Dash. ...
2021-04-3040 minCharlotte Readers PodcastJohn Hart’s “The Unwilling” Combines Crime, Suspense and Searing Glimpses into the Human Mind and SoulIn this 200th episode of Charlotte Readers Podcast, we celebrate with special guest and six-time New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, John Hart, whose latest book, “The Unwilling” is the subject of this episode.
In his very first historical novel, John Hart returns to the South. The book is set in Charlotte, during the height of the Vietnam War. It’s a novel inspired by the courage and sacrifice shown by soldiers who fought in that conflict.
Booklist calls the book “another scorcher.” Mystery and Suspense Magazine describes the book as “a very enjoyable, twisty ride.” AARP...
2021-04-1345 minCharlotte Readers PodcastTara Lush Brews Up A Deadly Cozy Mystery in “Grounds for Murder”In today’s episode 197, we visit with award-winning writer Tara Lush, author of “Grounds for Murder,” the first in a new series of cozy coffee shop mysteries.
After Lana Lewis’ talented, but arrogant, Milanese barista quits abruptly before the Sunshine State Barista Championship, her café’s chances of winning the contest are tamped down. After a public argument with Fabrizio “Fab” Bellucci, her former barista is found dead behind her shop, and she is the primary suspect.
Elaine Viets, the award-winning author of the Dead-End Job mysteries, had this to say about the book, “Tara Lush brews a fun Flori...
2021-04-0233 minCharlotte Readers PodcastSusan Mills Introduces Detective Colt Jessup in Steamy Thriller “Rock Bottom”In this episode 194, we visit with Susan Wilson, author of “Rock Bottom,” the first book in the Colt Jessup series, a fast-paced and spellbinding thriller with a hint of romance.
Isabella Luca’s twin sister Brianna is dead—and Isabella refuses to accept that her sister could have died by suicide. She returns to Charlotte from New York to find out the truth, enlisting the help of Detective Colt Jessup, a vice cop who knew about Brianna’s history of addiction. As they come closer to finding the killer, Isabella finds herself in mortal danger, and only Jessup can preven...
2021-03-2335 minCharlotte Readers PodcastA Cardiac Surgeon’s Hand Tremor Led Dr. Charles Edwards to Dementia Care in “Much Abides: A Survival Guide for Aging Lives”In this episode 182, we visit with Dr. Charles “Chuck” Edwards, author of “Much Abides: A Survival Guide for Aging Lives.”
When a hand tremor forced successful heart surgeon Chuck Edwards to re-evaluate his career, he concluded that he wasn’t ready to give up being a doctor. He loved helping patients, too much. But what could he do when he could no longer do what he had done at a high level for so many years. He could re-invent himself. That’s what.
The forces of change opened an interest for Chuck (almost an obsession) with aging that f...
2021-02-0942 minCharlotte Readers PodcastLandis Wade Brings the 2020 Literary Podcast Year to a Close, Reads Two of His 2020 Published Stories and Offers Literary Hopefulness for 2021In this episode 170, recovering trial lawyer turned author turned podcaster of books and stories, Landis Wade, gives thanks, recaps highlights of the 2020 podcast year and riffs on what’s new and what’s planned for the coming year.
Find answers to how much the podcast grew in 2020, the variety of authors and stories on the show, the top 10 downloaded episodes, what Landis learned from the authors who appeared on Patreon and the literary goodness that’s coming in 2021, with a preview of the episodes coming in January.
And, as has become the tradition with these guest free e...
2020-12-2958 minCharlotte Readers PodcastPoets Christopher Davis And Allison Hutchcraft Bring Lives and Nature to the Page in “Oath” and “Swale”In this episode 162, we visit with award-winning Charlotte poets Christopher Davis and Allison Hutchcraft, authors of the poetry books, “Oath,” published by Main Street Rag and “Swale,” published by New Issues Press with Western Michigan University. Chris and Allison both teach at University of North Carolina, Charlotte.
David Trinidad says “there is a sharp, steel-like edge to the lines in Christopher Davis’s poems-so finely wrought are they, and attuned to ‘the brutality of fact,’ the limits of human interaction.”
Paisley Rekdal says “Hutchcraft examines the delicate balance between rapture and ravishment, in poems as ambitious as they are beautifu...
2020-12-011h 14Charlotte Readers PodcastKathleen Burkinshaw’s Young Adult Novel “The Last Cherry Blossom” Is Based on Her Japanese Mother’s First-Hand Experience as a Hiroshima SurvivorIn today’s episode, we visit with award-winning Charlotte writer Kathleen Burkinshaw, author of “The Last Cherry Blossom,” a particularly relevant book in this 75th year from when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
This is a story that offers young readers insight into the Japanese culture, mindset, and daily life during WWII before the atomic bomb was dropped. It is based on Kathleen’s mother’s firsthand experience as a Hiroshima survivor and hopes to warn readers of the immense damage nuclear war can bring, while reminding us that the “enemy” in war is often not so d...
2020-11-101h 09Charlotte Readers PodcastColin Cerniglia Takes a Swing With the N.Y. Yankees in “Culture of Excellence”In this Under the Covers episode, we meet Colin Cerniglia, author of “Culture of Excellence: What We Can Learn From The Yankees About Leadership.”
Andrew Rotondi, co-host of the Bronx Pinstripes Show, says of the book that “it was fascinating to read a take that wasn’t just about wins and losses. Culture of Excellence gets at one of the age-old sports questions: How does leadership and team culture affect the on-field product? The Yankees, with their eccentric leaders, compelling cast of characters, and sustained greatness, are the ideal organization for this study.”
Colin is President and CEO of...
2020-09-2532 minCharlotte Readers PodcastAmy Williams Brings Adventure and Inspiration with Her Pig of a Friend, Wanda PetuniaIn this Under the Covers episode, we meet Amy Williams, author and creator of “Love catches up with Wanda Petunia” and other books in the Wanda adventure book series.
Wanda Petunia is the imaginary pig friend of Amy Jane Williams, a Charlotte creative, social justice activist and therapist/owner of her own practice Amy Williams Wellness. Wanda came to Amy as an adult to share meaningful stories of inspired teachings on betrayal, hope, true love, soul mates, positive self-talk, loss of loved ones and body healing.
Laurie Helgoe, Ph, psychologist, author of “Introvert Power: Why Your Inner...
2020-09-1833 minCharlotte Readers PodcastJohn Russell’s “All the Right Circles” Turns a Lawyer’s Life Upside Down When He Learns A Family Secret in North Carolina’s Racial HistoryIn today’s episode, we visit with John Russell, author of “All the Right Circles,” a book set in the 1990s in Raleigh, North Carolina, with action in Charlotte, too, that explores themes of race, class, and money in a changing world of relations between men and women, society, business and politics across three generations.
Diana Spechler, novelist and New York Times columnist says: “All the Right Circles is reminiscent of an Updike novel, had Updike been southern — it reads like the best gossip, the kind relayed in hushed voices at the fanciest cocktail parties in North Carolina. It’s a com...
2020-09-081h 09Charlotte Readers PodcastPoet, Writer and Professor Charles Israel Shares His Love of Poetry and Short StoriesIn this Under the Covers episode, we meet Charles Israel, author of the poetry chapbook, “Stacking Weather,” whose poetry and stories have been published in numerous journals.
Morri Creech, author of “Paper Cathedrals” and “Field Knowledge,” says of “Stacking Weather,” that Charles Israel performs an impressive balancing act, supporting the precarious gifts of birth and fatherhood against the insistent gravities of age and death.”
Charles is an English professor at Queens University in Charlotte, specializing in creative writing, professional writing, and American Studies. In this episode, we explore his love of writing poetry and prose and hear him read his...
2020-09-0430 minCharlotte Readers PodcastMolly Grantham Reveals the Authenticity of Motherhood and Career in “The Juggle is Real”In this Under the Covers episode, we meet Molly Grantham, author of “The Juggle is Real: The Off-Camera Life of an On-Camera Mom.”
Molly Grantham is a two-time Emmy award winning journalist who has been named TV News Reporter of the Year for both Carolinas, one of Charlotte's top "40 under 40" and one of Mecklenburg County's "50 Most Influential Women." She is a community philanthropist, anchor of WBTV’s 5:30pm News, and solo-anchors the 11pm show. Her recent memoir, “The Juggle is Real,” picks up where “Small Victories,” left off, and carries the reader through the ups and downs of life and death...
2020-08-2137 minCharlotte Readers PodcastDavid Joy’s Characters Battle Addiction in a Changing Culture in “When These Mountains Burn”In today’s episode, we visit with David Joy, author of “When These Mountains Burn” and other novels. The Charlotte Observer calls David a “remarkably gifted storyteller.”
Lee Smith, author of “Guests on Earth” calls David’s latest novel “Revelatory . . . Indelible characters from every side of the law converge in this fast-moving story. As fine a piece of writing as you are ever likely to encounter.”
Joe R. Lansdale, author of “The Elephant of Surprise” says "this is the sort of novel I love. No worldwide conspiracies, or super crimes. Just flawed folks making bad choices, then having to live with...
2020-08-181h 04Charlotte Readers PodcastReita Pendry’s Latest Legal Thriller is “In the Frame”In this Under the Covers episode, we meet Reita Pendry, author of “In the Frame” and four other novels in her Mercy Johnson series.
In these legal thrillers, Mercy Johnson is a criminal defense attorney in Washington, D.C. who takes on difficult clients and hard-to-win cases.
Reita knows something about what she writes, having spent most of her career as a criminal defense attorney in D.C. and then in Charlotte.
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2020-08-0730 minCharlotte Readers PodcastMary Kratt Shares Poetry and History in “Watch where you walk” and “Charlotte, NC, A Brief History”In today’s episode, we meet Mary Kratt, author of the poetry collection, “Watch where you walk,” the history book, “Charlotte, North Carolina, A Brief History,” and many other books.
Fred Chappell, former North Carolina Poet Laurate says of “Watch where you walk,” that it is “clean-lined, economical, pointed, and soulful,” and that “these lyrics strike to the heart of things immediately, then linger with musical suggestion in the mind.”
Mary thinks of herself as “a poet who writes history,” because she began as a poet but was invited and led to write history. Turns out, she was innately curious a...
2020-06-091h 01Charlotte Readers PodcastGeorge Hovis’ “The Skin Artist” Is an Edgy Story Set in the Shadows of the Shiny Banking City of Charlotte, NCIn today’s episode, we meet George Hovis, author of “The Skin Artist,” an edgy story set in the shadows of the shiny banking city we know as Charlotte, North Carolina.
Fred Chappel, author and winner of the North Carolina Award for Literature, says that “Hovis displays a world we know and try to turn our gaze from. But the story is too powerful…and we readers watch, hypnotized, as the descent gathers friends, lovers and family into its vortex. Can such dark passages lead to hope?”
George starts the show with a reading early in the book whe...
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