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Charlie was more than a club owner ... he was an empire-builder.
In this episode, we explore the many ventures Charlie ran: his hotel, his cab company, his high-stakes poker game, his quiet yet influential loans to people of all races. He didn’t just challenge segregation socially; he outmaneuvered it economically.
And that made him dangerous to those invested in the status quo.
When a Black man holds the purse strings, when white men owe him money, when he has influence in a town built on inequality — how long before power pushes back?
This episode examines how Charlie used leverage, loyalty, and risk to build his world.
Follow the rise, fall, and legacy of a nightclub that dared to integrate music, culture, and community—against all odds. All Charlie's Place episodes now live. Click below or listen on your favorite audio platform:
Charlie's Place is a podcast series co-produced by Atlas Obscura and Rococo Punch in partnership with Pushkin Industries and Visit Myrtle Beach. Hosted by filmmaker Rhym Guissé, the show uncovers the hidden history of a legendary Black nightclub in Jim Crow-era South Carolina—and the people who made it a symbol of culture, resistance, and community. Starting July 21st, binge the entire season early and ad-free by subscribing to Pushkin+. Sign up on the Charlie's Place show page on Apple Podcasts or at pushkin.fm/plus.
