https://simplecast.com Bragg About It is a new podcast hosted by Meghan and Carleen Bragg, spotlighting the people shaping the Queen City. From business owners and community leaders, to hometown celebrities and changemakers, guests will “brag” about their biggest wins, boldest risks, and what it really took to get where they are. Episodes drop weekly on our WCNC Charlotte app! 2026 en Wed, 4 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:07:10 +0000 https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1094091f-8227-49dc-bab5-44e56b216252/0d31075f-40c0-465b-b35e-8e1dbdd2f7bc/3000x3000/cropped_1793016742326.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com episodic Bragg About It is a new podcast hosted by Meghan and Carleen Bragg, spotlighting the people shaping the Queen City. From business owners and community leaders, to hometown celebrities and changemakers, guests will “brag” about their biggest wins, boldest risks, and what it really took to get where they are. Episodes drop weekly on our WCNC Charlotte app! WCNC Charlotte false https://feeds.simplecast.com/rS2dixTv TEGNA digitalsupport@tegna.com 3c683ace-72ae-4a50-a13e-94e186904280 Wed, 4 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/shannon-routh-shares-her-powerful-ovarian-cancer-story-aj0kCwrJ Shannon Routh shares her powerful ovarian cancer story TEGNA 00:31:09 Shannon Routh shares her inspiring journey from a stage 2B ovarian cancer diagnosis at 32 to building the Teal Diva community support movement. Shannon Routh shares her inspiring journey from a stage 2B ovarian cancer diagnosis at 32 to building the Teal Diva community support movement. false full 22 752c425b-ffb8-4dba-981b-9e167e732796 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/eugene-robinsons-secrets-to-playing-16-years-in-the-nfl-_2OKsJsZ Eugene Robinson's secrets to playing 16 years in the NFL TEGNA 00:31:55 Eugene Robinson reveals what it takes to survive in the NFL as an undersized free agent with a relentless work ethic. Eugene Robinson reveals what it takes to survive in the NFL as an undersized free agent with a relentless work ethic. false full 21 d134b539-98a3-4746-85be-b4a80a1ca008 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dark-side-of-ai-deepfakes-and-how-to-stay-safe-online-q1cUktH_ The dark side of AI, deepfakes and how to stay safe online TEGNA 00:26:20 From fake news anchors to cloned voices, AI scams are getting scarier. Learn how to protect your family and spot digital fakes with Carolina Bridge Tech. From fake news anchors to cloned voices, AI scams are getting scarier. Learn how to protect your family and spot digital fakes with Carolina Bridge Tech. false full 20 da06338b-9cf1-4ceb-b8a8-95f6d99b8adb Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/charlotte-sports-icon-greazy-keyz-brings-the-arena-vibes-GRNlD8iN Charlotte sports icon 'Greazy Keyz' brings the arena vibes TEGNA 00:24:04 From Taylor Swift covers to winging live sports music, Charlotte organist Greazy Keyz breaks down his secrets to hyping up arena crowds. From Taylor Swift covers to winging live sports music, Charlotte organist Greazy Keyz breaks down his secrets to hyping up arena crowds. false full 19 09414a6e-29cc-4bae-9c44-09a3ba2ac1e9 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/charlotte-foodie-david-garfinkle-turns-food-reviews-into-a-cause-dYoWmh59 Charlotte foodie David Garfinkle turns food reviews into a cause TEGNA 00:28:32 Charlotte foodie David Garfinkle talks about his viral “Walk With Me” videos, his passion for local restaurants and using social media to support mental health. Charlotte foodie David Garfinkle talks about his viral “Walk With Me” videos, his passion for local restaurants and using social media to support mental health. false full 18 d3417369-dec0-4113-ad53-a2a3a2e6d9de Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/restaurant-constance-chef-sam-diminich-oHKedDXW Restaurant Constance Chef Sam Diminich TEGNA 00:25:40 Chef Sam Diminich with Restaurant Constance, Grey's Diner, and Your Farm Your Table joins Bragg About It. Chef Sam Diminich with Restaurant Constance, Grey's Diner, and Your Farm Your Table joins Bragg About It. false full 17 d1d79e33-79fc-4f7b-b7dd-079ceda2fe82 Wed, 9 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/charlotte-crown-coach-trisha-stafford-odom-Tkjdklhl-fS1rxGDr Charlotte Crown coach Trisha Stafford-Odom TEGNA 00:26:53 Charlotte Crown head coach Trisha Stafford-Odom sits down to talk about the newly formed UpShot League. Charlotte Crown head coach Trisha Stafford-Odom sits down to talk about the newly formed UpShot League. false full 16 28d6b73e-9e03-4344-a214-3a0ec0018552 Wed, 2 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/wcnc-charlottes-nick-sturdivant-confronts-his-fear-of-water-as-an-adult-EPuo4ukw WCNC Charlotte's Nick Sturdivant confronts his fear of water as an adult TEGNA 00:29:35 Two near-drownings as a kid kept Nick Sturdivant out of the water for decades. See why he's finally learning to swim, and what pushed him to start. Two near-drownings as a kid kept Nick Sturdivant out of the water for decades. See why he's finally learning to swim, and what pushed him to start. false full 15 5ff55c87-a6c9-4250-9e7c-b835346abce3 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/nuffced-on-35-years-of-charlotte-comedy-cms-roots-and-clean-humor-FUFEUQMM NuffCed on 35 years of Charlotte comedy, CMS roots, and clean humor TEGNA 00:26:39 false full 14 e087a73e-bc2b-4c6a-a7e4-bd2ca00eca5a Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/how-a-charlotte-chef-turned-her-love-of-cooking-into-a-19-year-business-H7Iitzbe How a Charlotte chef turned her love of cooking into a 19-year business TEGNA 00:26:15 Charlotte’s “Tiny Chef” Susanne Dillingham talks about her journey from dishwasher to private chef, Food Network appearances and her new book. Charlotte’s “Tiny Chef” Susanne Dillingham talks about her journey from dishwasher to private chef, Food Network appearances and her new book. false full 13 4a227f9a-39a6-46aa-a123-3ff5bf8d8d78 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/charlotte-author-christie-healy-on-writing-queens-of-eire-and-more-yxJz_ocY Charlotte Author Christie Healy on writing Queens of Éire and more TEGNA 00:20:44 Hosts Carleen and Meghan Bragg sit down with author and college English/rhetoric professor Christie Healy to celebrate the completion of her fantasy romance trilogy. Hosts Carleen and Meghan Bragg sit down with author and college English/rhetoric professor Christie Healy to celebrate the completion of her fantasy romance trilogy. false full 12 aff3425f-146a-435b-a30f-5d0859bf53e4 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/theatre-charlotte-prepares-for-milestone-100th-season-celebration-J3X0VBgy Theatre Charlotte prepares for milestone 100th season celebration TEGNA 00:25:30 Theatre Charlotte is approaching its 100th season, continuing a nearly century-long tradition of bringing local performers and audiences together. Theatre Charlotte is approaching its 100th season, continuing a nearly century-long tradition of bringing local performers and audiences together. false full 11 eb623370-b2e9-4476-8077-6662cf730523 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/camino-founder-shares-mission-to-support-charlottes-latino-community-9QqXiv23 Camino founder shares mission to support Charlotte's Latino community TEGNA 00:25:42 Camino founder and CEO Rusty Price sat down with WCNC's Meghan and Carleen Bragg to discuss the nonprofit's ongoing work supporting Charlotte's Latino community. Camino founder and CEO Rusty Price sat down with WCNC's Meghan and Carleen Bragg to discuss the nonprofit's ongoing work supporting Charlotte's Latino community. false full 10 7c2bc10d-c17b-4fb2-9430-1d5379433c09 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/charlotte-crown-coach-trisha-stafford-odom-X4PU8GLB Charlotte Crown coach Trisha Stafford-Odom TEGNA 00:26:12 On this episode of Bragg About It, Charlotte Crown head coach Trisha Stafford-Odom sits down to talk about the newly formed UpShot League. On this episode of Bragg About It, Charlotte Crown head coach Trisha Stafford-Odom sits down to talk about the newly formed UpShot League. false full 9 83302810-0335-44f5-b85a-693e812c5ec6 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/the-autism-playbook-every-parent-needs-with-tanya-tolson-voz7x_Ho The autism playbook every parent needs with Tanya Tolson TEGNA 00:30:59 When developmental milestones suddenly stopped, Tanya Tolson trusted her maternal instinct to fight systemic bias and secure early intervention. When developmental milestones suddenly stopped, Tanya Tolson trusted her maternal instinct to fight systemic bias and secure early intervention. false full 8 079a1313-c297-41ee-a644-409450bc80e8 Tue, 7 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/charlotte-honey-bees-coach-ana-ogbueze-JroI3PEk Charlotte Honey Bees coach Ana Ogbueze TEGNA 00:27:23 Ana Ogbueze, head coach of the Charlotte Honey Bees, sits down for a conversation about the hype, hard work and dedication of Charlotte's legendary dance team. Ana Ogbueze, head coach of the Charlotte Honey Bees, sits down for a conversation about the hype, hard work and dedication of Charlotte's legendary dance team. false full 7 fb0e1da1-e938-4bb5-b349-1c23d5254a17 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/keeper-kin-Nu94k593 Keeper & Kin TEGNA 00:26:56 Meghan and Carleen Bragg sit down with the founders of Keeper and Kin, an organization that specializes in behavioral training for former research beagles. Meghan and Carleen Bragg sit down with the founders of Keeper and Kin, an organization that specializes in behavioral training for former research beagles. false full 6 d99efa27-eda2-460e-8940-daa6d7744029 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/turning-ordinary-celebrations-into-jaw-dropping-experiences-LTBCBKZx Turning ordinary celebrations into jaw-dropping experiences TEGNA 00:24:20 Meet Ivy Robinson, the Charlotte event planner known for thinking outside the box and turning celebrations into once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Meet Ivy Robinson, the Charlotte event planner known for thinking outside the box and turning celebrations into once-in-a-lifetime experiences. false full 2 20fe46df-dad3-4838-a62a-7ccfea9a01cb Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/share-charlotte-aVvEKknj SHARE Charlotte TEGNA 00:22:40 Meghan and Carleen Bragg sit down with SHARE Charlotte's executive director to discuss the impact of nonprofits and how you can help. Meghan and Carleen Bragg sit down with SHARE Charlotte's executive director to discuss the impact of nonprofits and how you can help. false full 3 f53be722-a5e1-449e-ae5e-b672c2512463 Sat, 6 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/charlotte-influencer-papieatsclt-PBLVIGeD Charlotte influencer PapiEatsCLT TEGNA 00:24:12 Local influencer @PapiEatsCLT talks about Charlotte's ever-growing culinary scene and how his social media reviews created a dedicated online following. Local influencer @PapiEatsCLT talks about Charlotte's ever-growing culinary scene and how his social media reviews created a dedicated online following. false full 4 9cde7056-ac16-40ec-89fc-38ff29f989e8 Wed, 3 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/n-inside-look-at-lake-wylie-racing-vESc3thq n inside look at Lake Wylie Racing TEGNA 00:24:46 The boys of Lake Wylie Racing share their unique story in powerboat racing, the passion of high-speed competition and creating an interactive fan experience. The boys of Lake Wylie Racing share their unique story in powerboat racing, the passion of high-speed competition and creating an interactive fan experience. false full 5 4245e1c7-0809-410d-9b7b-71dae262cd01 Mon, 1 Jun 2026 09:16:00 +0000 digitalsupport@tegna.com (TEGNA) https://bragg-about-it.simplecast.com/episodes/wcncs-larry-sprinkle-reflects-on-40-years-in-charlotte-broadcasting-l_pSSwq4 WCNC's Larry Sprinkle reflects on 40 years in Charlotte broadcasting TEGNA 00:25:52 In this special, laugh-out-loud episode of Bragg About It, co-hosts Megan Bragg and Carleen Bragg sit down with a true Queen City institution: legendary WCNC Charlotte forecaster, radio veteran, and NC Association of Broadcasters Hall of Famer Larry Sprinkle. From his humble beginnings listening to transistor radios as a kid to becoming a beloved daily fixture on morning television for over four decades, Larry opens up about the moments that shaped his career. Complete with hilarious stories of live-TV bloopers, hot-air balloon broadcasts with bluegrass legend Béla Fleck, and his secret aspirations for Saturday Night Live, this episode is a masterclass in community storytelling, resilience, and career longevity. 0:00 – Introduction & Welcome with Megan and Carleen 2:14 – The 10th Birthday Origin Story & Al Roker's Meteorology Joke 3:50 – Falling in Love with Weather & Transistor Radios as a Kid 5:29 – Larry's Accidental 1985 TV Weather Debut (Faking It on a Blue Screen) 7:04 – Staying Calm During Severe Weather & Handling Live TV Nerves 8:00 – Epic Bloopers: Falling Flat on Concrete & Hilarious Animal Mishaps 10:41 – Accolades: National Larry Sprinkle Day, Olympic Torch, & Hall of Fame 11:15 – Larry's Confession About His 2nd-Grade Map Drawing Skills 12:49 – How Charlotte Has Transformed Since the Early 1970s 14:22 – Wildest Forecasts: Hot-Air Balloon Live Shots & Béla Fleck Playing Banjo to Cows 16:30 – Halloween Characters ("Hello Helen"), "Evis", and the SNL Rejection Letter 19:35 – Leaving Radio Without a Safety Net & Finding Newsroom Family 21:59 – "Bragg About It": Community Service, Giving Back, & 50+ Annual Charity Events In this special, laugh-out-loud episode of Bragg About It, co-hosts Megan Bragg and Carleen Bragg sit down with a true Queen City institution: legendary WCNC Charlotte forecaster, radio veteran, and NC Association of Broadcasters Hall of Famer Larry Sprinkle. From his humble beginnings listening to transistor radios as a kid to becoming a beloved daily fixture on morning television for over four decades, Larry opens up about the moments that shaped his career. Complete with hilarious stories of live-TV bloopers, hot-air balloon broadcasts with bluegrass legend Béla Fleck, and his secret aspirations for Saturday Night Live, this episode is a masterclass in community storytelling, resilience, and career longevity. 0:00 – Introduction & Welcome with Megan and Carleen 2:14 – The 10th Birthday Origin Story & Al Roker's Meteorology Joke 3:50 – Falling in Love with Weather & Transistor Radios as a Kid 5:29 – Larry's Accidental 1985 TV Weather Debut (Faking It on a Blue Screen) 7:04 – Staying Calm During Severe Weather & Handling Live TV Nerves 8:00 – Epic Bloopers: Falling Flat on Concrete & Hilarious Animal Mishaps 10:41 – Accolades: National Larry Sprinkle Day, Olympic Torch, & Hall of Fame 11:15 – Larry's Confession About His 2nd-Grade Map Drawing Skills 12:49 – How Charlotte Has Transformed Since the Early 1970s 14:22 – Wildest Forecasts: Hot-Air Balloon Live Shots & Béla Fleck Playing Banjo to Cows 16:30 – Halloween Characters ("Hello Helen"), "Evis", and the SNL Rejection Letter 19:35 – Leaving Radio Without a Safety Net & Finding Newsroom Family 21:59 – "Bragg About It": Community Service, Giving Back, & 50+ Annual Charity Events false full 1