Biz Beat Banter

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Bill Freehling talks with local business owners about their passions, pursuits and origin stories. 

  1. Biz Beat Banter: Fredericksburg medical school?

    FEB 16

    Biz Beat Banter: Fredericksburg medical school?

    This week, Bill sits down with University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino and Mary Washington Healthcare President and CEO Chris Newman to discuss the possibility of a Fredericksburg medical school.

    47 min
  2. Biz Beat Banter: Bill Howell

    FEB 9

    Biz Beat Banter: Bill Howell

    This week, Bill sits down with longtime Virginia Speaker of the House and Stafford County resident Bill Howell on how he got into politics, his time in office and how things have changed since he left governance.

    39 min
  3. Biz Beat Banter: Charles G. "Charlie" McDaniel

    FEB 2

    Biz Beat Banter: Charles G. "Charlie" McDaniel

    This week we sit down with Hilldrup Chairman Emeritus and longtime community leader Charles G. "Charlie" McDaniel.

    56 min
  4. Biz Beat Banter: Danilo Orofino

    JAN 24

    Biz Beat Banter: Danilo Orofino

    This week, Bill sits down with Orofino restaurant owner Danilo Orofino to discuss his journey from Sicily to Fredericksburg and the stops along the way.

    41 min
  5. Biz Beat Banter: Brian Shanle and Jeff Oliveri

    JAN 19

    Biz Beat Banter: Brian Shanle and Jeff Oliveri

    On this week's episode, Bill sits down with Brian Shanle and Jeff Oliveri, respectively the general manager and assistant general manager of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions' new Spotsylvania County resort.

    31 min
  6. Biz Beat Banter: Raymond Renault

    JAN 12

    Biz Beat Banter: Raymond Renault

    This week, Bill sits down with, chef/owner of La Petite Auberge in downtown Fredericksburg, to learn more about the workings of a restaurant kitchen and Renault’s journey in it.

    33 min
  7. Biz Beat Banter: Karen Moschetto

    JAN 5

    Biz Beat Banter: Karen Moschetto

    This week, Bill sits down with longtime Fredericksburg Academy Head of School Karen Moschetto to discuss her career journey and the evolution of the school.

    51 min
  8. Biz Beat Banter: Rennie McDaniel and Kelly Johnson

    12/22/2025

    Biz Beat Banter: Rennie McDaniel and Kelly Johnson

    This week, Bill sits down with Rennie McDaniel and Kelly Johnson to talk about their instrumental role in the successful Monumental Vision campaign for the renovation of Mary Washington Monument. Merry Christmas.

    45 min
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About

Bill Freehling talks with local business owners about their passions, pursuits and origin stories. 

Information

  • Creator
    Fredericksburg Free Press
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Biz Beat Banter
  • Show Website
    Biz Beat Banter