Brian Baltosiewich is the founder and executive producer of The Queen City Podcast Network and Balto Creative Media. (The Charlotte Ledger Podcast joined the network in February 2023.)
Since its founding in March 2018, The Queen City Podcast Network has grown to over 35 Charlotte-produced podcasts, most of which are produced by the network itself. It’s regarded as the first hyper-local podcast network in the country.
Baltosiewich spent 28 years in broadcasting before starting his own production company. He moved to Charlotte in 2010 from Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, Terra.
In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Baltosiewich discusses:
The history and emergence of podcasts in mainstream media.
The early days of podcasting, and how he got into it.
What it was like being fully uncensored on-air for the first time. (Baltosiewich says some podcasters were like kids in a candy store with their F-bombs.)
What services the Queen City Podcast Network provides for its podcasts.
Some of Baltosiewich’s favorite Charlotte podcasts.
The status of Charlotte’s podcast scene.
Baltosiewich received The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 Award in 2022 for his work as a writer, producer and editor, and founder of Balto Creative Media and The Queen City Podcast Network.
This podcast episode is part of a series highlighting winners of The Ledger’s 40 Over 40 awards, which honor and celebrate often unheralded people over the age of 40 who are making impactful contributions to Charlotte. It’s hosted by Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation and Arbitration.
Find out more about the 40 Over 40 awards by going to ledger40over40.com.
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Brian Baltosiewich.
The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks.
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