WBT's Century Podcast

Urban One

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.

  1. 04/10/2023

    EPISODE 16: Paul Ingles

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

    EPISODE 16: Paul Ingles

  2. 11/23/2022

    EPISODE 15: Steve Martin

    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.

    EPISODE 15: Steve Martin

  3. 11/10/2022

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

    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.

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

  4. 06/15/2022

    The Story of WBT: The First 100 Years

    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.

    The Story of WBT: The First 100 Years

  5. 01/31/2022

    EPISODE 13: Rick Jackson

    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.

    EPISODE 13: Rick Jackson

  6. 12/22/2021

    EPISODE 12: Jim Szoke

    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.

    EPISODE 12: Jim Szoke

  7. 12/22/2021

    EPISODE 11: Bob Lacey

    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.

    EPISODE 11: Bob Lacey

  8. 12/18/2020

    EPISODE 10: Bill Rosinski

    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.

    EPISODE 10: Bill Rosinski
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Urban One
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 RADIO.COM
  • Show Website
    WBT's Century Podcast