EPISODE 16: Paul Ingles

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. 

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.

EPISODE 15: Steve Martin

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. 

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.

SPECIAL EPISODE: WBT's 100th Anniversary Celebration Event: 4-9-22

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.

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.

EPISODE 14: The Story of WBT

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.

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.

EPISODE 13: Rick Jackson

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.

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.

EPISODE 12: Jim Szoke

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.

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.

EPISODE 11: Bob Lacey

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.

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.

EPISODE 10: Bill Rosinski

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.

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Bo Thompson talks to the voice of the Carolina Panthers, Mick Mixon. Mick has called NFL games since 2005 and&nbsp;before that he was a fixture for 16 years alongside Woody Durham on the Tarheel Sports Network. The common denominator? WBT.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

EPISODE 9: Mick Mixon

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.

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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.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

EPISODE 8: The Lost Interviews of Hello Henry

WBT turns 100 in April 2022. Between now and then, listen as Bo Thompson
interviews the icons who built these call letters and the newsmakers who
shaped the city of Charlotte during a century of broadcasting.

Bo Thompson's Century Podcast

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