WBT's Century Podcast

Bo Thompson talks to Paul Ingles, who was WBT's Sports Director from 1979-1984.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo Thompson sits down with the legendary Steve Martin, the voice of Charlotte's first-ever major league sports franchise. Steve began his career in Maine, then joined WBT in 1982 and went on to become the station's Sports Director for most of the decade. In 1990, he became the Director of Broadcast Operations for the NBA Charlotte Hornets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is WBT's 100th Anniversary Celebration, as heard on April 9, 2022 at CPCC's Halton Theater. It includes the WBT Hall of Fame inductions of John Stokes, Jim Szoke, and Bob Lacey. Hosted by Bo Thompson, featuring Mark Garrison, John Hancock, Mike Schaefer, Marsha Landess, Robert Boyd, James K. Flynn, Mary June Rose, Beth Troutman, Brett Winterble, David Chadwick, Matt Doherty, Pete Kaliner, Jim Barroll, Bill Rosinski, Mick Mixon, Vince Coakley, Rick Jackson, H.A. Thompson, The Briarhoppers, and the NarroWay Productions Players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of the legendary station's 100th anniversary, Bo Thompson narrates the story of WBT's first century, tracing the station's history from April 10, 1922 to April 10, 2022. It's an immersive, comprehensive retrospective of the voices, programs, and events that have shaped the sound of this broadcasting pioneer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo Thompson talks to Rick Jackson, who was WBT's General Manager from 1992 to 2009. He oversaw major changes, including the station's transition to the News-Talk format. He was also instrumental in building the Carolina Panthers Radio Network and securing the flagship broadcasting rights for WBT. In 1997, he created the WBT Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo Thompson talks to WBT Sports Director Jim Szoke, who began his career at WBT in 1987. He is the only person to broadcast every game in Carolina Panthers history. Across four decades, he has been the voice of WBT and sports in Charlotte. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo Thompson talks to Bob Lacey, who hosted WBT's first-ever night time talk show in the early 70's, then hosted mornings from 1975-80. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo Thompson talks to Bill Rosinski, the original play-by-play voice of the Carolina Panthers from 1995-2005. They cover his early days as a broadcaster, the origins of the NFL in Charlotte, doing morning sports at WBT, hosting his own talk show, and many more stories from a career spent calling NFL, NCAA, and PGA events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bo Thompson talks to the voice of the Carolina Panthers, Mick Mixon. Mick has called NFL games since 2005 and before that he was a fixture for 16 years alongside Woody Durham on the Tarheel Sports Network. The common denominator? WBT.

Bo Thompson looks back the career of WBT Hall-of-Famer Henry Boggan, including highlights from classic Hello Henry interviews with Chevy Chase, Howard Cosell, Fred Rogers, Ray Charles, and Andy Griffith.

Bo Thompson talks to Gerry Vaillancourt, better known as “Gerry V.” The V-Man arrived at WBT like a bolt of lightning in 1996, hosting a sports show for six years. He also called TV & Radio games for the Charlotte Hornets. His broadcasting career spans over three decades, including several years in New Orleans.

Bo Thompson talks to longtime newsmen John Stokes and Jim Barroll, who each spent over three decades working in the WBT newsroom. Starting in the late 80's, Stokes anchored morning drive while Barroll anchored afternoons. Both also served as News Director during one point of their careers. 

As Hancock gets set to retire… Newly found vintage audio, stories you’ve never heard, and almost two hours of conversation. Bo & John look back on the three decade career of Charlotte’s Most Beloved. 

Bo Thompson talks to Al Gardner, who hosted “Charlotte’s Morning News” for nearly 15 years, from 1997-2011. During his time on air, Gardner broadcast major events like the 1999 Clinton Impeachment, The Rae Carruth Trial, September 11th, the 2007 Charlotte Police Officer Shootings, and more. He was the longest running WBT morning host since Grady Cole. Along the way, he was joined by co-hosts Danny Fontana and Stacey Simms.

Bo Thompson talks to the original king of WBT middays, Hall of Famer H.A. Thompson.

Bo Thompson talks to WBT legends Don Russell & James K. Flynn about the 30th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo hitting Charlotte. 

On the 30th Anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, Bo Thompson talks to Don Russell & James K Flynn. "Russell & Flynn" were on the air the morning of September 22, 1989 when the storm took an unexpected detour through Charlotte. This episode also includes the famous "Chainsaw" song, written and performed by Flynn, which raised money for Hugo relief. 

Bo Thompson Talks with WBT Hall of Famer Ty Boyd.