Yelp Charlotte Podcast

Nikki and Chris Harper from Triple C Brewery talk about one of the OG breweries in Charlotte, their commitment to the community, the evolving craft beer scene, fun stories about Baby Maker and Yelp's Soup-A-Palooza

It's the 20th anniversary of Rich & Bennett's St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl. Rich and Bennett join Nikki in-studio to talk about what goes into putting on the world's largest pub crawl, plus what 20 years looks like by the numbers. 

Kristen Wile and special guest baby JJ join Nikki in-studio to talk about Unpretentious Palate, the Charlotte food and bev scene, food criticism and new mom life. 

In this episode, Chef Jamie Lynch and Patrick Whalen join Nikki in-studio to talk about the success of 5Church, offer a sneak peek of their brand new concept Tempest; plus Jamie talks about #NoImmunity and his upcoming season on Top Chef All Stars, AND they spill the beans on what's next for 5th Street Group.

Maybe you couldn't travel to London with the Carolina Panthers. Yelp Charlotte's Nikki Wolfe is joined in-studio by three local sports media types who did make the trip, and oh the stories they tell! The Atlantic's Jourdan Rodrigue, WFNZ's Kyle Bailey and the Panthers' own Max Henson join Nikki to tell us all what we missed.

Our guest is Jamil Whitlow, North Carolina CORE Ambassador and On Premise State Manager for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits   CORE (Children of Restaurant Employees) is the non-profit beneficiary for my Yelper party this year. Jamil and I talk CORE, what to expect at the Yelper party, his favorite spots around Charlotte, local spots killing it in the cocktail game, and a lesson in tequila that will blow your mind.

First-year UNC-Charlotte head football coach Will Healy and analyst Travis Haney join Nikki in-studio to talk about football, food, tailgating, and Thursday's season opener. Are YOU ready for some football?  

Charlotte Agenda's Katie Levans joins Yelp's Nikki Wolfe in-studio to discuss all things Charlotte, the Agenda, her hair, her career, and what people believe about her versus reality.

Nikki is joined in-studio by Bruce Hensley, co-founder/owner of Charlotte's yearly celebration of all things culinary- Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week; and Jon Dressler, co-owner of Rare Roots Hospitality and some of Charlotte's best restaurants.

Nikki Wolfe is joined in-studio by Carowinds' Director of Communications Lisa Stryker, who talks about the new thrill rides at the park, and some tips to get the most out of your family's day.

With the Charlotte Checkers about to take on The Chicago Wolves in the Calder Cup Final, team COO Tera Black joins host Nikki Wolfe to talk about the team's playoff run, the fan support, keeping ice in good shape during hot weather, and her favorite spots in Charlotte.

Recorded live at Charlotte SHOUT!, Jessica Hodnett (SweetSeoul) joins host Nikki Wolfe at Uptown Charlotte coffee shop Coco and the Director to talk about her favorite Charlotte places, her shoes, her secrets too the perfect Instagram photos, see-saw vs. teeter-totter, and giant bunnies.

Dressed CLT's Bernadette Joy joins Nikki in studio to talk about how she and her husband eliminated a massive student debt with the help of pot lucks and board games, and how she developed her online dress business.

It's Event Season, and Third Rock Events' Shawn Cosner joins Nikki in-studio to break down the Spring's can't-miss parties for a cause, plus some pop culture for good measure.

Hickory Tavern has become a favorite place to follow all of March Madness- founder Brad Smith and HT Marketing Coordinator Christina Bledsoe join Nikki in-studio to explain how Hickory Tavern got its start, and why it has become the place to catch the tournament.

Nikki is joined by Kaleb Harrell and Esther McIlvain from Hawkers Asian Street Fare, which literally just opens this week in Charlotte. They discuss the unique menu, and just what drew them to Charlotte.

Back from hiatus just in time for the first episode of season two, and the first episode on the new and improved Queen City Podcast Network Powered by OrthoCarolina! Nikki is joined in studio by Charlotte's mixologist of choice, Bob Peters! Learn how Bob went from popping the caps off cheap beer to making the cocktails all of Charlotte talks about.

With Nikki recuperating, we revisit the first EVER Yelp Charlotte Podcast, digging back into the archives one full year- in which we learn more about the origins of Bring Back the Buzz, and one of Charlotte's fastest-growing breweries.

Mark Murphy from Uptown Charlotte's Murphy's Kitchen & Tap joins Nikki in studio to talk about immigrating to the US, why he moved to Charlotte, his philosophy towards owning a restaurant, and what makes a good NYE party.

They're Charlotte's first couple of fitness; the owners of Arrichion Charlotte - Clay and Jenna Reynolds - join Nikki in-studio to talk about how Arrichion came to be, the art and challenge of running a family business, and the role Eddie Vedder played in their engagement.

Charlotte Observer Carolina Panthers' beat writer Jourdan Rodrigue joins Nikki Wolfe in-studio to talk about covering the Panthers and her path to the NFL. Listen to find out where to get the "best tacos in the world," and to learn Jourdan's deep dark secret.

On Wednesday, she wears black. To be fair, she always wears black. Black Wednesday's Corri Smith joins Nikki Wolfe in-studio to talk about starting her own company and her favorite places to go in Charlotte.

Returning to the studio for a brand new episode with the beautiful mind behind one of Charlotte's most influential Instagram accounts, "Eat, Drink Charlotte's" Allie Papajohn. Plus, make your plans for the biggest yelp Charlotte event of the year!

Storytime with some of the Yelp Charlotte Podcast's favorite guests, including WCCB personality Wilson, WBTV'S Jamie Boll, the NFL Network's (and former Carolina Panthers wide receiver) Steve Smith, and Charlotte's own Vic the Chili Man.

An entertaining mix of guest segments from the podcast's first shows, including origin stories from Brad Shell (Unknown Brewing); Rich and Bennett (World's Largest Pub Crawl); WCCB TV personality Wilson; Heather McDonnell (Cup Crazed); and Tonya Russ Price (Poprock Photography)

Author Dan Kilday joins Nikki in the studio for an intense game of "Friends Trivia," and to talk about his new book "Molly Warner School Reporter."

What started as a group of ardent Carolina Panthers fans has grown into a multi-media empire, podcast network and fan ticket exchange. Josh Klein, Managing Editor for The Riot Report, joins Nikki in-studio to talk about the upcoming season, the Riot's role in getting fans to the games, and of course, food.

Erin Maddrey left a perfectly good job to chase her dream. As this podcast becomes available, she's in Paris for work. Sometimes things just work out. She joins Nikki in studio to talk about her move, her work, and her favorite places to eat and hang out in Charlotte.

Charlotte's best restaurant is a hot dog cart. If you don't believe that, you've never experienced the legend that is Vic the Chili Man. This week he drops in the studio and tells his origin story, and we learn where he gets his crazy ideas.

Charlotte marketing guru Blair Primis from OrthoCarolina joins Nikki in studio to talk about how he got involved with OrthoCarolina, and how Nikki broke her shoulder, plus some interesting stuff in between.

Every Friday you can see them on WBTV's First at Four when Nikki Wolfe forces Jamie Boll to eat the best foods Charlotte has to offer. This time, Jamie's on Nikki's turf and the conversation ranges from his start in television, to the time he accidently caused an on-air scandal, to the future of local news coverage.

Nathan Smith from Charlotte non-profit RAIN, and Kristin Prentice from Young Affiliates, and Blueprint Financial Service joing NIkki in-studio to talk about the organization's must-attend upcoming fundraising events, and the state of HIV and AIDS in the Charlotte area. Kristin Prentice is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 4201 Congress Street, Suite 295, Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 552-8507. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Guardian. Blueprint Holdings is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian 2018-62022 exp. 6/2020

Charlotte's event photographer of choice, Tonya Russ Price from Poprock Photography joins Nikki in studio with tips for taking the best pictures in front of, and behind, the camera. BONUS- Tonya is an ethnic food expert and has the 411 on Charlotte's best-kept international food secrets.

Rock star Charlotte bartender Brian Lorusso and Reyka Vodka Brand Ambassador Trevor Schneider are in studio mixing drinks and talking about the next trends in bars, bartending and mixology, and who's doing the coolest stuff in Charlotte. If you think bartending is just pouring beers and mixing orange juice and vodka, this one's for you.

A frank discussion about reboots, and then, cupcakes. Nikki is joined by Heather McDonnell, the former teacher who has built her "Cup Crazed" bakery and the sweet treats she makes into a Carolina sensation.

Former Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens receiver Steve Smith talks about life since retirement, cooking for a big family, Charlotte's restaurants, The Steve Smith Family First Foundation, television shows, and even a little football. He's joined by Gerard Littlejohn from the Family First Foundation.

Josh from Green Brothers Juice (green brothersjuice.com) stops by to talk about the joys of juicing and smoothies, and just how they come up with their delicious concoctions; and Nikki invents a new expletive that will soon be sweeping the nation: #boo-hockey

Nikki welcomes Shawn Cosner, the mind behind every great festival in South End, to talk about planning these great festivals and how to get the most out of your festival-going experience.

Longtime Charlotte media personality Jon Wilson (WCCB's Wilson's World) sits with Yelp Charlotte Community Manager Nikki Wolfe to swap stories and talk about the changes he's seen in Charlotte over more than 20 years in the Queen City.

Rich Saner and Jeff Bennett tell the story of Rich and Bennett's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl's humble beginnings and its development into the massive party it has become 18 years later. Hosted by Yelp Charlotte's Nikki Wolfe.

Their first podcast together was the stuff legends are made of. In this second episode of the Yelp Charlotte Podcast, Nikki Wolfe brings the band back together for a second chapter with former Charlotte Fivers Sarah Crosland and Corey Inscoe.

Hola! In the inaugural Yelp Charlotte Podcast, Nikki Wolfe welcomes Brad Shell from The Unknown Brewing Company, and the guys who spearheaded the movement to bring the Charlotte "Hornets" back to the Queen City- Scotty and Evan Kent. Contact the Yelp Charlotte Podcast at CharlotteNC@Yelp.com