Wheeler Wise Guys Wins Silver for Best Local Podcast in Roanoke | The Roanoker Magazine Best of 2026

Wheeler Wise Guys, the Roanoke-based podcast hosted by Cameron May and Fredy Wright, has officially been named a Silver Winner for Best Local Podcast in The Roanoker Magazine’s Best of 2026 awards.

The podcast was recognized alongside some of the region’s most well-known creators and shows, including Platinum Winner the Super Carlin Brothers, Gold Winner Buzz4Good, and fellow Silver Winner Berglund Center.

The recognition comes during a milestone year for Wheeler Digital, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026.

What started as casual conversations about marketing, advertising, business, pop culture, AI, and life inside a digital marketing agency has grown into one of Roanoke’s favorite local podcasts.

And honestly? We’re still a little surprised people willingly listen to us make jokes this often.

Thank You to the Roanoke Community

To everyone who voted for Wheeler Wise Guys in The Roanoker Magazine Best of 2026 awards, listened to episodes, shared clips, or recommended the podcast to friends and coworkers, thank you.

The support from the Roanoke community has been incredible.

Wheeler Wise Guys was never intended to feel overly polished or corporate. Hosts Cameron May and Fredy Wright created the podcast as an authentic way to talk about digital marketing, social media trends, AI, local business, branding, and the constantly changing world of advertising.

Some episodes are educational. Some are chaotic Most are a little of both.

That mix somehow turned into a podcast that connected with listeners throughout the Roanoke Valley and beyond.

About Wheeler Wise Guys

Wheeler Wise Guys is the official podcast of Wheeler Digital, a Roanoke digital marketing agency specializing in:

• SEO services

• AI search optimization

• Social media marketing

• Streaming TV advertising

• Website design

• Paid media strategy

• Digital advertising campaigns
  

The podcast gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the marketing industry while also spotlighting local businesses, entrepreneurs, creators, community leaders, and emerging digital trends impacting businesses today.

Episodes regularly cover:

• AI and the future of search

• Social media marketing strategies

• Local Roanoke business stories

• Branding and advertising

• Digital marketing trends

• Entrepreneurship and agency life

• Pop culture and internet trends
  

And occasionally completely unnecessary debates that should probably stay off-mic.

Heard Across Roanoke Radio Stations

In addition to streaming on major podcast platforms, Wheeler Wise Guys can also be heard across several popular Roanoke radio stations, including:

• 94.9 Star Country (WSLC)

• K92 (WXLK)

• Q99 (WSLQ)

• WFIR

• Sports Radio (WPLY)

• The Rock Channel (WZZU)

• The ViBE (WVBE)
  

The expansion onto local radio has helped introduce Wheeler Wise Guys to even more listeners throughout the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia.

Celebrating 10 Years of Wheeler Digital

Winning Silver for Best Local Podcast in Roanoke makes this recognition even more meaningful as Wheeler Digital celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026.

Over the last decade, Wheeler Digital has worked with businesses, nonprofits, colleges, universities, healthcare organizations, tourism groups, retailers, and brands across the country while remaining proudly based in Roanoke, Virginia.

The growth of Wheeler Wise Guys has become an extension of that mission: helping businesses better understand marketing, digital trends, and how to connect with audiences in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Roanoke’s Podcast and Creative Community Continues to Grow

We also want to congratulate all of the winners and nominees recognized in The Roanoker Magazine’s Best of 2026 awards.

Roanoke’s creative and business community continues to grow in exciting ways, and it’s been incredible watching more local creators, businesses, and organizations invest in podcasts, video content, social media, and digital storytelling.

Being recognized alongside podcasts like the Super Carlin Brothers and Buzz4Good is genuinely an honor.

Listen to Wheeler Wise Guys

If you haven’t listened to Wheeler Wise Guys yet, now’s probably a good time.

You can find the podcast here and local Roanoke radio stations for conversations about:

• Digital marketing

• AI search and SEO

• Social media trends

• Advertising strategy

• Business growth

• Local Roanoke culture

• Behind-the-scenes agency life

• And whatever random topic Cameron and Fredy somehow end up debating that week

Thank you again to everyone who voted for Wheeler Wise Guys as one of Roanoke’s Best Local Podcasts of 2026.

Now we officially have an excuse to keep talking into microphones.