Yelp Charlotte Podcast

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.