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Charlotte Local PulseCharlotte's Thriving Tech Scene Drives Job Growth, OrthoCarolina's PT Biz SaleGood morning, this is Charlotte Local Pulse for Friday, January 17, 2025. We're starting the day with some breaking news: OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's largest independently owned orthopedic practices, is close to a deal to sell its physical therapy business to PT Solutions Physical Therapy, a private-equity backed firm based in Atlanta. This move is part of OrthoCarolina's strategy to focus on its core business of treating patients and performing orthopedic surgeries[5].Moving on to the job market, we have some exciting updates. Indeed.com lists over 1,000 job openings in Charlotte, with major hiring announcements from companies like Wells...2025-01-1703 min
Becker’s Healthcare -- Spine and Orthopedic PodcastDr. Brian Krenzel, Chief Quality and Development Officer at OrthoCarolinaIn this episode, Dr. Brian Krenzel, Chief Quality and Development Officer at OrthoCarolina, discusses the evolution of orthopedic care towards value-based models. He shares insights on the shift of high-acuity procedures like joint replacements to ambulatory surgery centers, the importance of physician leadership, and fostering strategic hospital partnerships for sustainable growth and quality care.2024-08-1816 min
Becker’s Healthcare -- Ambulatory Surgery Centers PodcastDr. Brian Krenzel, Chief Quality and Development Officer at OrthoCarolinaIn this episode, Dr. Brian Krenzel, Chief Quality and Development Officer at OrthoCarolina, discusses the evolution of orthopedic care towards value-based models. He shares insights on the shift of high-acuity procedures like joint replacements to ambulatory surgery centers, the importance of physician leadership, and fostering strategic hospital partnerships for sustainable growth and quality care.2024-08-1816 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastMerging passions for community and marketing, with Blair Primis of Flagship Specialty PartnersOne glance at Blair Primis’s LinkedIn profile, and it’s clear that community involvement ignites his passion. Primis serves on the board for numerous nonprofits and organizations in Charlotte, including Charlotte is Creative, 7th Street Public Market, Carolina Farm Trust and Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center. In his day job, he’s the chief marketing officer of Flagship Specialty Partners, a healthcare management services organization for oral surgery practices. He’s a well-known name in Charlotte’s marketing circles, and he previously was the chief of marketing for OrthoCarolina and served as co-director of the OrthoCarolina Foundation.Throu...2024-05-2531 min
The Prosperous DocGiving Back and Finding Fulfillment Through Medical Missions With Dr. Brian ScannellHealthcare access is not equal across all countries around the world. Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Brian Scannell is actively working to address this issue. Recently, he resumed his passion for medical missions, embarking on a journey to provide essential care to underserved communities. In this episode of the Prosperous Doc Podcast, as Dr. Scannell joins host Shane Tenny, CFP®, to share his experiences and insights, offering inspiration for those considering similar humanitarian endeavors. Project Perfect World started in the late 80s with the refurbishment of a medical clinic in Ecuador. Dr. Scannell began volunteering with the...2024-04-2631 min
The O&P Check-in: an SPS PodcastWhat is the Starfish TMR Procedure? With Dr. Bryan Loeffler | OrthoCarolinaThis week, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Bryan Loeffler, a dual fellowship-trained surgeon at OrthoCarolina. Specializing in the entire spectrum of hand and upper extremity disorders, Dr. Loeffler has experience in complex elbow conditions and peripheral nerve injuries. We’re excited to chat with him today about the starfish procedure, a groundbreaking targeted muscle reinnervation surgery to help partial hand amputees regain individual digit control of a prosthetic device.Connect with Dr. Loeffler on LinkedIn Send a question to OrthoCarolina by emailing amputee@orthocarolina.com Learn more about his work at Or...2023-08-3034 min
The Physician-Owned Medical Real Estate PodcastCPOMP 2023 Sneak Peek: Structuring Buy-ins & Buyouts with OrthoCarolinaIn this episode, Dr. Bruce Cohen, CEO of OrthoCarolina shares what he will discuss at the upcoming CPOMP meeting about methods groups can use to structure buy-ins and buyouts. The CPOMP 2023 Annual Meeting is quickly approaching! Listen to get a sense of the timely real estate-focused discussions that will take place between physicians, executives, and industry experts this fall in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Join your peers in these valuable conversations from November 2nd to 4th, 2023 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Register at www.CPOMP.org/2023meeting. 2023-08-2409 min
Between the BonesSports Medicine in Adolescent Amateur AthleticsSports medicine is a subject typically associated with professional and collegiate athletes. But there’s another facet that’s important to discuss: sports medicine in adolescents and amateur athletics. At OrthoCarolina, we’re committed to providing specialized care in the space of adolescent sports. From close working relationships with coaches and parents to a deep understanding of what it takes to keep players healthy, OrthoCarolina prioritizes young athletes at every step of their sports journey.2022-10-1215 minBetween the BonesShoulder Dislocation and Instability with Dr. Bryan SaltzmanWhat do a shoulder and a golf ball have in common? Find out on this episode of the Between the Bones Podcast. Dr. Bryan Saltzman, an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoCarolina, talks to host Adam about the basics of shoulder dislocations and shoulder instability. In this episode, you’ll learn the best steps to take after a shoulder injury, what a chronic dislocator is, and the various types of treatments for shoulder dislocations and instability based on the mechanism of injury, your age, and your gender.2022-09-0715 minBetween the BonesHip Arthroscopy with Dr. Durham WeeksOn this episode of the Between the Bones Podcast, host Adam Walker talks to Dr. Durham Weeks, a surgeon at OrthoCarolina that specializes in arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery for injuries involving the hip, knee, and shoulder. The two discuss hip arthroscopy, which is a minimally invasive procedure that allows a surgeon to see inside your hip joint. Dr. Weeks will share his expertise on the procedure, what types of patients are good candidates for hip arthroscopy, and what the recovery period looks like after the surgery. Dr. Weeks, welcome to the show!2022-08-0315 min
Between the BonesACL Tears and Reconstruction with Dr. SaltzmanWhen you hear the words “ACL injury” or “ACL tear,” your mind probably goes to your favorite sports team or a specific injured player. You may know that the ACL is located in the knee and can be torn, but not much else. Dr. Bryan Saltzman is an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoCarolina who specializes in adolescent and adult knee, shoulder, and elbow surgery. Host Adam walker and Dr. Saltzman talk about the specifics of the ACL: where is it? How does it tear? The two also discuss the details of the surgery, physical therapy, and recovery times. After today’s episode...2022-07-0618 minBetween the BonesValue-Based Care at OrthoCarolinaToday, we’re bringing you a special episode… and it won’t follow the standard format. We will be diving deep into a topic that is a main priority for the team at OrthoCarolina: Value-Based Care. This subject couldn’t be covered in just one interview… so we did three. In today’s episode, we’re weaving together a story to explain Value-Based Care. What is it? How is it different from our current system? Why is it important? We’ll work to answer those questions with the help of four team members at OrthoCarolina. From all different perspectives - a doctor, a ph...2022-06-0126 minBetween the BonesUnderstanding Physiatry & Pain Management with Dr. Swaroop GonchikarHave you ever heard of physiatry? No, not psychology or physical therapy, but physiatry. That’s pronounced FIZZ-eye-ah-tree. These medical doctors are specially trained to treat ongoing pain of the nerves, muscles, and bones using both surgical and non-surgical techniques. The main focus of physiatry is the patient’s function, independence, and quality of life.
On today’s episode, host Adam Walker talks to Dr. Swaroop Gonchikar. Dr. Gonchikar specializes in physical medicine & rehabilitation and in interventional spine and non-surgical orthopedics at the OrthoCarolina Spine Center. The discuss the basics of physiatry: what it is, when this type o...2022-05-0414 minBetween the BonesProvider-as-Patient Experience with Dr. Thomas FehringDr. Fehring is a hip & knee surgeon at OrthoCarolina who specializes in a variety of procedures including total knee replacement and total hip replacement. He was recently named a 2021 Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine. But more than being an accomplished surgeon, Dr. Fehring has a unique perspective to share - he has had both knees replaced by another OrthoCarolina surgeon. In this episode, host Adam and Dr. Fehring speak about knee replacements & what it's like for a surgeon to switch roles and be a patient.2022-04-0614 minBetween the BonesProviding Opioid Alternatives in Orthopedic Surgery with Dr. Nady HamidToday on the show, host Adam Walker sits down with OrthoCarolina shoulder and elbow surgeon Dr. Nady Hamid to talk about his work with the Carolinas Opioid Reduction Effort, or CORE, through OrthoCarolina’s Research Institute. They talk about the state of the opioid crisis in the US, how that crisis impacts Dr. Hamid’s work as a surgeon, and the research goals of the CORE project.2022-03-0916 min
Between the BonesPatient Story: Amy’s Journey from Amputation to Custom Arm ProstheticFollowing Amy Remer's cancer diagnosis in 2017, her care team was forced to amputate her left arm at the shoulder. Amy's insurance claim for a specialized prosthetic arm after this amputation was denied. This left her without the ability to perform basic tasks like packing lunches for her kids. Amy Remer recently received a donated custom robotic arm through the organization Arms for All. She has has a courageous and impactful story, and we are so pleased to have her on the show today!2021-12-1424 minBetween the BonesTotal Ankle Replacement with Dr. Hodges DavisThough ankle arthritis is not as common as other forms of arthritis, the condition can cause mobility issues and decrease the quality of life for those it affects. Though there is no cure for ankle arthritis, there are a number of methods to reduce symptoms for those who are suffering. One of those methods is a total ankle replacement. A total ankle replacement is surgical procedure where damaged parts of the ankle are replaced with metal and plastic to improve ankle movement and decrease pain.
Here to explain more about this procedure and its potential benefits is...2021-11-2316 minBetween the BonesClub Foot with Dr. Virginia CaseyClubfoot is an orthopedic condition facing one in every 1,000 live births. When parents learn that their child has clubfoot, they may be upset, confused, or overwhelmed with the diagnosis.
Today, we talk with pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Virginia Casey, who specializes in the treatment of clubfoot. Dr. Casey is based at the OrthoCarolina practice in Charlotte, North Carolina and has a passion for taking care of kids well. On today’s episode, we will talk about what clubfoot is, frequently asked questions for new parents, and what to expect in the first years of treatment in your ch...2021-11-1016 minBetween the BonesTrailer: The Between the Bones PodcastFrom OrthoCarolina, check out the Between the Bones Podcast.
We’ll be talking with doctors, patients, and medical device experts to help you understand what goes on in your skeleton and what goes into taking care of it. Hit subscribe and join us every 2 weeks as we go... Between the Bones.2021-11-0300 min
Coffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 130 | What Makes A Brand Relevant | Guest: Blair PrimisChad Lingafelt chats with Blair Primis, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Talent Management for OrthoCarolina.
On this episode, Blair shares what makes a brand relevant in 2021, how tides raise all ships, and why competition is great for your business.
We also touch on breaking traditional marketing strategies.
This is an episode full of great information that can help your business!
Connect With Blair:
Website: www.orthocarolina.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpqcb/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bprim2021-06-2938 min
Nailed It Ortho59: Part 2: How To Read a Knee MRI w/ Dr. SaltzmanLink to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zunUoKI_zuY Listen to our two part episode on How to read Knee MRI + Operative Treatment of Meniscus Lesions as Dr. Bryan Saltzman gives us an excellent talk! Dr. Bryan M Saltzman, MD is a doctor based in Chicago, Illinois, with a second clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina where orthopaedic Surgery is one of his specialties. In addition, Dr. Saltzman graduated from Rush Medical College with a doctorate in medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center in...2021-05-111h 10Nailed It Ortho59: Operative Treatment of Meniscus Tears w/ Dr. SaltzmanShow notes at: www.naileditortho.com/readMRIandmeniscus Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-DUgiUc4RU&t=336s Listen to our two part episode on How to read Knee MRI + Operative Treatment of Meniscus Lesions as Dr. Bryan Saltzman gives us an excellent talk! Dr. Bryan M Saltzman, MD is a doctor based in Chicago, Illinois, with a second clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina where orthopaedic Surgery is one of his specialties. In addition, Dr. Saltzman graduated from Rush Medical College with a doctorate in medicine and completed his...2021-05-1047 min
Get in the Know with your CMO!CMO Podcast - Dr. Bruce Cohen - OrthoCarolinaMeet Dr. Bruce Cohen, a practicing orthopedic surgeon and CEO of OrthoCarolina, who shares his excitement for his team and the patients they serve. 2020 brought unique challenges, but one that has prepared us to be ready for 2021! 2021-04-1319 min
Interact StudioHuman Touch: Blair Primis of OrthoCarolinaBlair Primis has 20+ years of marketing experience and is a master of knowing what to do (and not to do) to help build a brand’s image. He is currently the SVP of Marketing & Talent Management for OrthoCarolina. On Thursday, March 25, Blair joined us on Human Touch to discuss something he’s been doing in the best way for years: “Breaking the Rules of Traditional Marketing.”2021-03-2531 min
The Hive Life: Storytelling & EntrepreneurshipOrthoCarolina & the Hyperlocal Marketing ApproachBlair Primis is a notable name in Charlotte marketing circles and for good reason. He has transformed Orthocarolina's presence in the local community over the last 12 years.Blair talks about battling the pandemic & learning new lessons, his marketing approach, and giving up on making sure the fridge is organized.2021-01-1530 min
Rich Take On SportsDr. Kent Ellington: The quest for PERFECTIONShow Notes:Son of an Air Force pilot and mechanical engineer and he's always loved the challenge of building thingsWas the scrappy guy on the basketball court and loved basketballWanted to be an Air Force pilot like his dad but having to wear glasses would derail that dreamContinues the quest with each patient to find perfection while having the best outcomesOften times he's competing against himself internally to find solutions for patientsOne of his proudest moments came when he became an instrumented-rated pilot and his dad gave him the "High Flight" poemIs always looking for new challenges through...2020-11-201h 03
Rich Take on Sports with Richmond WeaverDr. Kent Ellington: The quest for PERFECTIONShow Notes:
Son of an Air Force pilot and mechanical engineer and he's always loved the challenge of building things
Was the scrappy guy on the basketball court and loved basketball
Wanted to be an Air Force pilot like his dad but having to wear glasses would derail that dream
Continues the quest with each patient to find perfection while having the best outcomes
Often times he's competing against himself internally to find solutions for patients
One of his proudest moments came when he became an instrumented-rated pilot and his dad gave him the "High Flight" poem
Is...2020-11-201h 03
Device Nation PodcastMedical Device Reps Podcast: Dr. Thomas FehringSend us a textOn todays episode we have a conversation with Dr. Thomas Fehring, a nationally and globally renowned specialist in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery at OrthoCarolina. He is a former President of AAHKS and the Knee Society, and is currently the co-director of OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, Periprosthetic Joint Infection Center and the Orthocarolina Charitable Foundation! Charlotte Business Journal “Best Doctors in America List”Multiple time recipient of Charlotte Magazine Top Doctor ListBecker’s Orthopaedic Review “Knee Surgeons You Should Know”Business North Carolina’s Best Doctor ListPhysician of the Year, OrthoCarolina 2011Physician of t...2020-08-1743 min
Racing Now and ThenEpisode 12 - Bill Heisel, head of OrthoCarolina motorsports programDuring the two-month shutdown due to the pandemic, NASCAR's pit crews and drivers had to find alternative ways to keep in shape. Sports medicine specialist Bill Heisel, who heads OrthoCarolina's motorsports program describes the training methods that were used and the injuries many of them now face. Also, did you know a driver can suffer carpal tunnel syndrome? Heisel explains why this can occur in a driver. He also tells why working out is extremely important for Aric Almirola since he broke his back.2020-06-1030 min
Digital Orthopaedics Conference (DOCSF)Ramping Up (If Only It Were Like Flipping a Switch): Practical Steps To Getting Re-started
Do you remember the story of 'The Blind Men and the Elephant'? The fable tells of a group of blind men who attempted to learn what an elephant is by touching it. Each man touched a different part and created his version of reality from that limited experience and perspective. To be successful healthcare leaders, it's essential to recognize and understand others' perspectives. That's what we are doing in today's episode of Digital Orthopaedics Podcast. This episode features three healthcare leaders who discuss how their practices are handling and managing things now that we're easing back into t...2020-05-2933 min
Ignite: Healthcare Marketing PodcastHow Blair Primis is growing OrthoCarolina by Increasing Access & Improving the Patient ExperienceBlair shares phenomenal tips on how he is adding online scheduling, more centers, and quicker visits to grow OrthoCarolina!2019-12-1723 min
1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Janie Bryant: Designing the costumes of Mad Men and DeadwoodJanie Bryant is an Emmy Award winning costume designer, well known for her work on the shows Deadwood, Mad Men, The Romanoffs, and more. Her iconic designs have influenced Michael Kors, Prada, Marc Jacobs and others. She’s currently costume designer for Why Women Kill, a comedic drama set in three different decades on CBS All Access. 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K is hosted by Scott Galloway. Produced and edited by Jordan Snyder. Music composed by Jason Hausman. Recorded and engineered by Fred Story at Concentrix Music an...2019-11-0800 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K Bonus: Thomas Golubić's favorite scene and music pairingsSometimes 1,000 seconds just isn't enough! This week, we're releasing extra content from our interview with music supervisor extraordinaire Thomas Golubić. Scott asks him to describe his favorite music/scene pairings from four of his most high profile shows: Six Feet Under, The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, and Breaking Bad. And if you haven't already, be sure to watch one of his most recent projects, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K is hosted by Scott Galloway. Produced and edited by Jordan Snyder. Mu...2019-10-2500 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Diane Restaino: 10 years of the Joedance Film FestivalDiane Restaino is the founder and president of the Joedance Film Festival. The festival is named in honor of her late son Joe, with the goal of raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research and clinical trials. From its humble beginnings in 2010, the annual festival has grown tremendously, and has raised $170,000 in donations. With dates for next year’s festival already in place, there are no signs of slowing down. 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K is hosted by Scott Galloway. Produced and edited by Jordan Snyder. Mu...2019-10-1800 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Thomas Golubić: Overseeing music for Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and moreThomas Golubić is a prolific award-winning music supervisor for film and television. He’s a founding and board member of the Guild of Music Supervisors. His many notable credits include Six Feet Under, The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul. His most recent project, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, is out on Netflix today. You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who can offer more insights into the world of music supervision than Thomas. 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K is hosted by Scott Galloway. Produced and...2019-10-1100 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Amanda Back: Booking celebs for the NBA All-Star GameOur guest is Amanda Back, an accomplished talent producer and the co-owner of One Foot Productions, a New York City-based company which works on 20 to 25 projects a year. In addition to booking major talent for events all around the country, she and her business partner also founded the Bear Music Fest, "a one-of-a-kind experience described as part summer camp, part music fest and part dance party." 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K is hosted by Scott Galloway. Produced and edited by Jordan Snyder. Music composed by Jason Hausman...2019-09-1300 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Tom Gabbard: Bringing Broadway to a banking townTom Gabbard is one of the most important people in the world of theater today. He is an accomplished and successful Broadway producer – producing or co-producing over 70 Broadway shows. He is a Member of the Board of Governors of the Broadway League, a Tony Award voter, co-chair of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards - also known as the Jimmys. He is President of the Independent Presenters Network – a group of Broadway presenters from North America, the UK and Asia… And he is President/CEO of the Blumenthal Performing Arts, managing six different performance venues and over 1,000 shows every...2019-09-0600 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Guy Nattiv and Jaime Ray Newman: Oscar night madnessOur guests on this episode are Guy Nattiv and Jaime Ray Newman, the husband/wife, director/producer team behind the Oscar-winning short film Skin, and the thematically similar feature film of the same name. 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K is hosted by Scott Galloway. Produced and edited by Jordan Snyder. Music composed by Jason Hausman. Recorded and engineered by Fred Story at Concentrix Music and Sound Design.2019-08-3000 min
BrandBuilders103: Blair Primis & Amanda Fowler – OrthoCarolinaThe team at OrthoCarolina is putting on a clinic, if you will, on how to market a medical practice. No kidding! Who knew fixing bones and joints could be such an edgy, attention-getting business? You’ve probably seen or heard them and their work with sports teams, pro athletes, and their presence all over town. Blair Primis and Amanda Fowler are two of the minds behind OrthoCarolina’s marketing, and they’re our guests on the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast.
2019-08-0945 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K: Greatest Hits, Vol. 1In advance of 1K's third season, we wanted to bring you some of our favorite memories from the last year and a half that we've been doing the show. Scott calls professional chef and cookbook author Jenny Brulé at her new restaurant, hoping they'll end on better terms this time. We reminisce on our first explicit rating, get an update on an 11-year-old actress who's already more successful than the rest of us, and allow producer Jordan Snyder the chance to grill Scott during the speed round. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Enjoy this look back, a...2019-02-1500 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Sonya Pfeiffer: Representing the wrongfully convictedOur guest on this episode is Sonya Pfeiffer, a former award-winning TV journalist and documentary filmmaker turned criminal defense attorney. Her focus and expertise is on wrongful conviction cases—in this episode, we explore two such cases. What’s fascinating is that our guest’s former life in television and film, and her current one as a barrister, were transformed by one extremely publicized case, the trial of Michael Peterson, which was the basis of the Netflix series, “The Staircase.” 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K is hosted by Scott G...2019-02-0800 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Geoff Macnaughton: Programming the Toronto International Film FestivalThe Toronto International Film Festival, also known as TIFF, is one of the largest film festivals in the world, pulling in nearly half a million attendees annually. For eleven days in September, hundreds of films are screened around Downtown Toronto, made by filmmakers from almost every country around the world. But well before the event takes place, TIFF’s team has to select the films that will be shown. Our guest today is one of those decision makers, he’s TIFF’s Senior Manager of Festival Programming, Geoff Macnaughton. 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and po...2019-02-0100 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Julie Cohen: Making the documentary "RBG"In this episode, we sit down with Julie Cohen, co-director of the Award-nominated documentary “RBG.” It's the first documentary about a sitting Supreme Court Justice. From archival home movies to exclusive footage of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg killing it in the gym, it offers a look into her life that you won’t find anywhere else. In her thousand seconds with us, Cohen discusses the challenge of documenting a spotlight-averse subject, RBG’s unlikely friendship with the late Justice Antonin Scalia, and the nerve-wracking moment they showed Justice Ginsburg a Saturday Night Live clip of comedian Kate McKinnon...2019-01-2500 min
On Life and MeaningDan Murrey | I and ThouDan Murrey is an orthopedic spine surgeon. He leads the Specialty Practice Division of OptumCare, a division of United Health Group, a healthcare provider and coverage company. Dan was previously founder and CEO of OrthoCarolina, an orthopedic practice and physician group. He led efforts in quality improvement, data management, corporate compliance, and customer service delivery and contracting innovation. His honors and awards include the Care Ring Maribelle Connerat Award, the Charlotte Center City Partners Special Achievement Award, and the Presbyterian Orthopedic Hospital Physician of the Year award. He served as a Mecklenburg County Commissioner and led the host committee...2018-12-1900 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Larry Toppman: 30 minutes in a hotel room with Jack BlackGreat writers have a knack for storytelling. Larry Toppman is one of them. Over the years I have enjoyed reading his film reviews AND hearing his stories, the latter shared over coffee, lunch or at screenings. Some of my favorite Larry stories have included a Bermuda cruise that almost sank, a high school reunion run amok, and some crazy happenings in Las Vegas. This 1K podcast allows Larry to tell stories related to his interactions with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Over four decades as an award-winning movie critic, there is almost no one Larry has no...2018-09-2100 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Lisa Davis: Clothing Shaquille O'NealThere are a lot of jobs in TV and film production that, if done right, are often underappreciated. For example, you don’t hear many people raving about the art of costume designing and making unless it’s a period piece with flowy ballgowns. But behind every item of clothing on any film or TV show, is a choice. Whether you actively think about it or not, everything a character wears tells you something about who they are, where they are, and when they are. Our guest this week is Hollywood costume designer and maker Lisa Davis. She’...2018-09-1400 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Matt Olin: Elevating the creative classInfectious enthusiasm for creativity abounds in this episode of 1K with Charlotte’s own Renaissance Man, Matt Olin. We’re not just blowing smoke. As a professional theater producer, the Broadway productions he had his hands in earned serious recognition at the Tony Awards (14 wins, 50 noms). He’s toured the country playing keyboard in a rock band. He does right-brained thinking for left-brained people, writing jingles, commercial scripts, and other creative copy. And for the past two and a half years, he’s hosted the monthly speaker series CreativeMornings/Charlotte. His CreativeMornings role—one he volunteers for—is what firs...2018-09-0700 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Quinn Shephard: College funds for an indie filmLast year a 22-year-old named Quinn Shephard took the Tribeca Film Festival by storm. She wrote, directed and starred in the award-winning film Blame. Inspired by Arthur Miller’s Crucible, Quinn started writing the screenplay about coming of age in high school, while she was doing just that…in high school. Write what you know. But, also what you loathe? Quinn shares how hard high school was for her. She was a loner who struggled to make friends and was often bullied. Fast forward a few years past graduation and Quinn returns to the same New Jersey high...2018-08-2400 min
Talkin' Jacks57- PGHvCLT Review & CLTvLOU PreviewOn this edition of Talkin' Jacks, Alex and Ben discuss the 0-0 draw on the road in Pittsburgh. We chat about the tactical shift made by coach Jeffries, Bertrand Owundi's debut and many of the individual performances that stood out in Charlotte's gritty performance.
In part two we talk a lot about if the Jacks will change anything heading in to Wednesday's match against Louisville City FC. We also talk briefly about LFC's new coach John Hackworth and if they will look any different than when they thrashed us 4-1 on July 21st.
We answered listener questions in part 3 and...2018-08-201h 111K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Ken Ludwig: From church basements to BroadwayKen Ludwig is a Tony Award-winning playwright whose 25 plays and musicals have spawned six Broadway productions and seven in London’s West End. His first trip to Broadway materialized when an English director friend passed along the play that would become Lend Me a Tenor to a “producer friend" you might have heard of: Andrew Lloyd Webber. He loved the play, and six months later, it opened in the West End. Not long after that, Tenor hopped across the pond to Broadway. Referred to as "America’s preeminent comic playwright,” he’s received acclaim for his original works (Lend Me a Ten...2018-08-1700 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Charna Halpern: Tina Fey meet Amy PoehlerCharna Halpern has spent her life helping others, especially those without a Y chromosome. Her career began as teacher in a school for juvenile delinquent girls. That all changed one night in Dixon—an Illinois town of less than 25,000—more than 100 miles west of her hometown Chicago. In this podcast, Charna shares that story and how it led her from one classroom into a completely different one: teaching improv and shaping comedy history. Her students have included Chris Farley, Steve Carrell, Mike Myers, Adam McKay and Jason Sudeikis. But in a male-dominated industry, Charna has never forgotten her...2018-08-1000 minTalkin' Jacks55 - TJ Extra w/ Evan VillellaOn this edition of Talkin’ Jacks Extra, Alex and Ben were joined by Evan Villella for his second appearance on the show! We got into a preview of Charlotte v Bethlehem Steel ahead of next Wednesday’s game and talked a good bit about playoff scenarios for both teams. Thanks to Evan for joining us and being an all around great guy!
Since we don’t have a game this weekend, we addressed a listener question that we missed last week that led to a greater discussion about the season as a whole. We hope you enjoy it.
Buy our t-shir...2018-08-031h 021K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K with Brian Lafontaine: Killing the star of NashvilleBrian Lafontaine is a talented actor of film, television, stage and voice-over. This makes him a rarity in our modern world in that his vocation and passion align. It’s important that they do because it is the joy of acting that helps Brian get through the hard parts: the incredible amount of time it takes to memorize scripts…the fruitless auditions. Muhammad Ali’s quote rings true, There’s nothing wrong with getting knocked down, as long as you get right back up. Brian’s advice for aspiring actors begins with a question: Why do you want to ac...2018-08-0300 minTalkin' Jacks54 - Swimming In Freedom (and Injuries)In episode 54, Alex and Ben talk at length about the 1-1 draw with Penn FC, the special edition jerseys, USL commentary and answer some hard hitting listener questions. All that and much much more!
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Thanks to those of you who asked questions and we will talk to you all soon!
Predictions:
Alex 2-1 CLT
Ben 3-0 CLT
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In part one we discuss why it was the tactics that were wrong, not necessarily the starting XI.
In part two, we both give our ideal starting XI for the remainder of the season and discuss the reasons behind our choices.
In part three we answer listener questions.
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We also looked ahead to the Louisville game and try to piece together who plays for them and who coaches them because they are in a big transition.
We answered some fun and not so fun listener questions and ranted about referees and red cards!
Predictions
Alex 0-1 CLT
Ben 1-1 draw
Thank yo...2018-07-2054 minTalkin' JacksEpisode 50 - NSH Recap & Cincy preview w/ Boston KeithIT'S OUR FIFTIETH EPISODE WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Now that that's out of the way, Alex & Ben briefly reviewed Charlotte's 1-0 win over Nashville SC last that took place last Wednesday noting standout performances all across the field.
In part II, we interviewed Boston Keith, co-host of Cincinnati Soccer Talk (cincinnatisoccertalk.com.) Thanks to Boston for joining the show!
Thanks to all of you who asked great questions and helped us produce a great fiftieth episode!
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Predictions:
Alex 2-2
Ben 2-2
Boston 1-2 CLT
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In part two, the guys try to preview the match against Nashville and how the Jacks might deal with losing most of their centerbacks in the last two games.
In part three we answered listener questions.
Predictions
Alex 0-1 NSC
Ben 1-1 draw
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Predictions
Alex 1-1
Ben 1-2 CLT Win
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Music: "Good to Be Alone" by The Bomb Bus...2018-07-0640 minTalkin' JacksEpisode 47 - The 5 Stages of GriefWelcome back to Talkin’ Jacks! In episode 47, Ben and Alex tried to make sense of what was a pretty rough week for the Charlotte Independence. The guys basically went through all the stages of grief over the course of an hour before answering listener questions. We hope you enjoy it and can commiserate with us throughout your week. Love y’all!
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We chatted about how Bethlehem Steel’s season has been going and what they may look to do against the Independence on Saturday. We also discussed the approach the club takes to player development and where they fit in the MLS 2 landscape. It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it!
...2018-06-2933 minTalkin' JacksEpisode 45 - Richmond Review + TJE w/ Dan Unused SubstitutesHey folks! In part 1 of episode 45 Alex and Ben briefly talk about the 1-1 draw with Richmond and what may have caused the lethargic-ish 2nd half.
In pt 2 we were joined by Dan of the Unused Substitutes podcast, to talk about the Tampa Bay Rowdies crazy season thus far. Thanks to Dan for joining us.
In pt 3 we answered listener questions!
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In part two we answered some fantastic listener questions about Enzo, Dykstra and where Charlotte stands in the East after 14 games.
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Thanks to Richard Groves and Charles Houston for the great questions!
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Predictions:
Alex 1-1 draw
Ben 2-1 CLT
Drew 1-3 CHS
Attendance Predictions:
Alex 2,812
Ben 2,704
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Predictions:
Alex 2-2
Ben 2-3 CLT
Jason 2-2
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Make sure you’re subscribed on this short week as we bring you three podcasts!
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Predictions:
Alex 2-3 CLT
Ben 1-2 CLT
Joseph 3-3 Draw
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We all had this reaction when Yann scored to give us a win and a crucial three points against Ottawa Fury FC! Alex and Ben break down the game that felt like a slugfest at times and they talk about all the different aspects of the 90 minutes north of the border.
We also got to answer some great listener questions about lineups, tactics and whether or not Charlotte deserves to be in the top four at this point in the season.
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Come...2018-06-0455 minTalkin' JacksEpisode 38 - We're Going Streaking!We’re on our first official winning streak of the 2018 season! Alex and Ben are back after a brief holiday to break down the Jacks 3-1 win over the Richmond Kickers! We talk about Yann Ekra’s form, Cordell Cato’s brace and Andrew Dykstra making us look like idiots (we already knew that though.)
In part two we preview the upcoming match against Ottawa Fury FC, a team who is also finding their form for the first time this season. It should be a great match up with both teams excelling at different ends of the pitch at the moment...2018-05-3055 minTalkin' JacksEpisode 37 - TJ Extra with Matt Myers aka RVAisRedTalkin’ Jacks extra is back to normal with a wonderful guest, Matt Myers! Matt is a part time blogger and full time Richmond Kickers supporter who has a ton of knowledge about the club. We got his thoughts on how the season has started for the Kickers, Austin Yearwood and many more topics related to the Kickers v Charlotte.
In part two Ben and Alex start to answer a great listener question from Chris, and then decide to come back to it on another episode!
Predictions:
Alex - 1-1 Draw (Yearwood and Johnson assists)
Ben - 1-2 CLT
Matt - 2-1...2018-05-2533 minTalkin' JacksEpisode 36 - Charlotte wins "on the road"Welcome back to Talkin’ Jacks! On this edition, Ben and Alex keep things short and simple, much like the Charlotte Independence did against Toronto FC II on Saturday night. It was a truly “workmanlike” performance from the Jacks, who scored twice and then killed the game off well after TFCII pulled a goal back.
We broke down the goals and talked about who our man of the match was.
No listener questions in this one, but make sure you come out to the Ronald McDonald house for “Jacks Give Back” on Saturday May 26th at 10 am!
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Come on yo...2018-05-211h 17Talkin' JacksEpisode 35 - Open Cup disappointment and Meck Dec Day special with Jay LandskroenerIn this Talkin Jacks Extra, Ben and Alex break down the 3-1 loss to Ocean City Nor’easters in the US Open Cup and try to find the silver lining.
In part two, we discussed the weird home game that isn’t an actual home game and our thoughts on that whole situation, as well as how the game against Toronto FC II might unfold.
In part three, we interviewed founding member and the first President of Jack’s Militia to get our Charlotte history on and learn about some of the history behind the name “Charlotte Independence” and “Jack’s Militia!” Th...2018-05-181h 09Talkin' JacksEpisode 33 - TJ Extra #5ALEX IS BAAAAAAAAAACK!!! Alex finally returns to Talkin’ Jacks to talk about the Independence’s upcoming match with FC Cincinnati. Ben and Alex also talk a bit more about the Jacks recent poor form and answer a fun question about a hypothetical 5v5 match made up of current and former Independence players. Send us your lineups that you would pick! See you at the ‘Plex!
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We look forward to derby day and we will see everyone soon (hopefully at Mac’s)
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Music...2018-04-131h 08Talkin' JacksEpisode 28 - Music City BluesThe Charlotte Independence suffered their first loss of the 2018 season on Saturday. Alex and Ben sat down to be sad about where the Jacks went wrong in Nashville.
There were a lot of listener questions, so the majority of the episode was spent answering those while also breaking down the game.
The guys also discussed if anyone in the regular starting 11 should be worried about keeping their spot (spoiler alert, Ben thinks there are several!)
A good bit of time was also spent analyzing Alan Winn’s 24th minute goal that put NSC ahead for good. Let us know if yo...2018-04-091h 08Talkin' JacksEpisode 27 - TJ Extra #4 with Glenn JudahOn this week’s Talkin’ Jacks Extra we were joined by Glenn Judah of nashvillegoldengoal.com! Glenn is a blogger much like ourselves in Nashville and has his finger on the pulse of the boys in Gold. He gave us a lot of information on NSC’s struggle in front of goal through three games and who might be someone to watch out for on Saturday.
To read more from Glenn, check out nashvillegoldengoal.com!
Thank you to Glenn for joining us and for all of our listener questions! Enjoy the game and COYJ!
Predictions:
Alex: NSH 1 CLT 1
Ben: NSH 0 CLT 1
...2018-04-0649 minTalkin' JacksEpisode 26 - San Jorge Saves the DayOn this week’s Talkin’ Jacks, Alex & Ben talk through the 2-2 draw with ATL UTD 2. We both thought this was Charlotte’s worst performance of the young season and talked about why they might should feel lucky to walk away with a point.
We also argued over whether Jung-Soo Lee had a successful debut for the Jacks, Ben looks at the big picture and Alex cracks a lot of corny jokes.
Listener questions came pouring in at the last minute so thank you for those contributions and we got a little silly answering them. This episode was a ton of fun...2018-04-021h 15Talkin' JacksEpisode 25 - TJ Extra #3 with Jason LongshoreTalkin’ Jacks Extra is back this week to talk about Charlotte Independence v Atlanta United II! In this episode we got to interview Jason Longshore of Soccer Down Here and 92.9 the Game in Atlanta. Jason is one of the most knowledgeable individuals about all things Atlanta United FC so it was great to get his insight on the second team and what the Jacks will be facing on Saturday night!
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Predictions:
Alex: CLT 3 - AT...2018-03-3038 minTalkin' JacksEpisode 24 - Alex is Sick and Charlotte Wins AgainAlex and Ben are back with a sinus infection delayed edition of Talkin’ Jacks! In episode 24 the guys break down some of the action in the Independence’s 2-0 victory over Toronto FC II and talk about how the newfound direct style that Charlotte has deployed the last two weeks.
The second part of the episode is a brief conversation about the news of Henry Kalungi and Eamon Zayed signing for the 2018 season and what they will bring the the roster.
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...2018-03-2758 minTalkin' JacksEpisode 23 - TJ Extra #2 with James GrossiIn the 2nd edition of Talkin’ Jacks Extra, Alex and Ben were joined by James Grossi from Waking the Red and MLSSoccer.com to discuss the match against Toronto FC II. James has great insight into the team and gave us a lot of information on how they might match up against the Independence on Saturday.
We hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for listening!
Predictions
Alex - CLT 2 - TFCII - 1
Ben - CLT 3 - TFCII 1
James - CLT 2 - TFCII - 2
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As always, we answered listener questions at the end. Thank you to all those who asked questions!
We hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for listening!
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See everyone Saturday! Let’s pack the ‘Plex and cheer on the Jacks!
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In part 2 they go over the many players that have been added to the roster both officially and unofficially as well.
In part 3 they talk about the USL as a whole, and specifically the Eastern Conference and what they think fans should expect out the Independence this season in...2018-03-121h 091K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K TV Development with Winona MeringoloWinona Meringolo is the Vice President of Development for Investigation Discovery and the American Heroes Channel. She's helped several popular series come to fruition and might be the only TV executive working in the true crime genre with a phobia of blood. And if you accidentally split your pants while pitching her a show, she'll help you escape without embarrassment. 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K is hosted by Scott Galloway. Produced by Richard Brooke of 2WAVES Media. 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Music composed by Jason Hausman.2017-10-0900 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K Marketing with Scott GallowayIn a delightfully confusing move, our guest this week is none other than Scott Galloway. No, not the host of this podcast. The other Scott Galloway. Or is our Scott Galloway the other Scott Galloway? Anyway, this episode features two Scott Galloways for the price of one. You might recognize our guest as the NYU professor who replied to a rude student's complaint email with a legendary virtual tongue-lashing. Or maybe you've seen his videos for L2 Inc on YouTube analyzing brand strategy and marketing. His new book, "The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Ap...2017-10-0200 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K Film Festivals with Janet PiersonJanet Pierson is the Director of Film for one of the most renowned film festivals in the country—SXSW. This year's festival premiered such hits as "Baby Driver" and "Atomic Blonde." 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K is hosted by Scott Galloway. Produced by Richard Brooke of 2WAVES Media. Our associate producer is Jordan Snyder. Music composed by Jason Hausman.2017-09-2500 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K Acting with Darby CampOur guest Darby Camp has been featured Grey's Anatomy, The Leftovers and Big Little Lies, the latter of which received a staggering 16 Emmy nominations for its first season. Darby plays Reese Witherspoon's sassy, wise-beyond-her-years daughter in Big Little Lies, and she more than holds her own among the star-studded cast. 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K is hosted by Scott Galloway. Produced by Richard Brooke of 2WAVES Media. Our associate producer is Jordan Snyder. Music composed by Jason Hausman.2017-09-1800 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K Spirits with Tito BeveridgeDrilling for Texas Tea turned out to be a bust for Tito Beveridge, but he struck the mother lode with a different type of liquid altogether, one more commonly associated with Russia than the American southwest: vodka. It's a story of perseverance, and today, twenty years later, Tito's Handmade Vodka is flying off the shelves. Host Scott Galloway also took the opportunity to honor our guest by taking three shots of the 80 proof, corn based liquor in the middle of the workday. 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K...2017-09-1100 min1K: The 1,000 Second Interview Podcast1K Documentary Filmmaking with Marshall CurryMarshall Curry is the two-time Academy Award nominated filmmaker behind the documentaries Street Fight, Racing Dreams, If a Tree Falls, and Point and Shoot. He joins us on 1K to talk about the making of these films, advice for young filmmakers, and more. Visit Marshall's website to see where you can watch his films. 1K is affiliated with the 100 Words Film Festival and powered by OrthoCarolina. 1K is hosted by Scott Galloway. Produced by Richard Brooke of 2WAVES Media. Our associate producer is Jordan Snyder. Music composed by Jason Hausman.2017-08-2800 min