# asheville (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover asheville. Page: Feed: --- ## [Asheville Is Still One of America’s Best Small Cities to Move To](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/asheville-is-still-one-of-americas) _2026-08-25 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by Travel + Leisure’s “9 of the Best Small U.S. Cities to Move to Right Now, According to Real Estate Experts” ## [Western North Carolina Bloodlines Are Not Simple](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/western-north-carolina-bloodlines) _2026-08-24 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by The DNA Paradox - Are You Scots-Irish, German, Cherokee or English?, with additional WNC history from Lees-McRae College, Wildberry Lodge, and News 13 WLOS ## [Episode 28: "The Blue Ridge Between Us: Where the Story Came From The Real People, Real Places, and Real History Behind the Novel"](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/episode-28-the-blue-ridge-between-63b) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ What happens when the names in your family tree begin to tell a story? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212436058/24ef05f6c4fdc638121c78f6847c7f6e.mp3) ## [Waynesville Is the Kind of Mountain Town You Can Still Walk](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/waynesville-is-the-kind-of-mountain) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by Fast Food Club’s “One Easy Day in This Gorgeous North Carolina Town Gets You a Walkable Historic Main Street and Charming Shops” ## [Travel + Leisure Just Named 5 Western North Carolina Towns Among the Best Places to Buy in the Blue Ridge](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/travel-leisure-just-named-5-western) _2026-08-23 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by Travel + Leisure’s “8 Best Places to Buy a Home in the Blue Ridge Mountains, According to Real Estate Experts” ## [The Blue Ridge Mountains Are Stranger Than Fiction](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/the-blue-ridge-mountains-are-stranger) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by a 50-fact breakdown of the Blue Ridge Mountains ## [Thomas Wolfe’s Asheville Still Stands on Spruce Street](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/thomas-wolfes-asheville-still-stands) _2026-08-22 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by WLOS’ “Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Asheville spotlights novelist’s childhood home and legacy” ## [Blowing Rock Is One of the South’s Best Three-Day Mountain Weekends](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/blowing-rock-is-one-of-the-souths) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by WorldAtlas’ “11 Ideal Southern United States Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026” ## [Gillespie Gap and the Battle That Wasn’t There](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/gillespie-gap-and-the-battle-that) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ How Marion, North Carolina may have been named through a mistaken belief that Etchoe Pass was right above town ## [Big North Carolina Adventures Do Not Have to Cost a Fortune](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/big-north-carolina-adventures-do) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by Fast Food Club’s “9 Affordable North Carolina Road Trips That Deliver Big Adventures For Less” ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XuQ1GbqBsDXe) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Four Western North Carolina Towns Just Made Travel + Leisure’s Best Weekend Getaway List](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/four-western-north-carolina-towns) _2026-08-19 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by Asheville Citizen Times’ “These 4 Western NC towns among Travel + Leisure’s best for a weekend trip” ## [Finding Her Way Back To Life With Abigail Carter](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-08-19 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, we continue to remember the lives that were lost and the lives forever changed by that day. And that's why I’m revisiting a very special conversation with Abigail Carter , a gifted writer and artist whose husband was killed in the 9/11 tragedy. For years, grief became part of the landscape of Abigail’s life. But eventually, something inside her began to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19636648-finding-her-way-back-to-life-with-abigail-carter.mp3) ## [The Slower Life People Are Searching For Is Already Here in Western North Carolina](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/the-slower-life-people-are-searching) _2026-08-18 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by Fast Food Club’s “These Peaceful North Carolina Towns Offer The Slower Lifestyle More People Are Searching For” ## [Southern Living Says the Girls’ Trip Belongs in the NC Mountains](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/southern-living-says-the-girls-trip) _2026-08-18 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Ryan Phillips Properties ## [Asheville Just Made a Global September Travel List, and Buyers Should Pay Attention](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/asheville-just-made-a-global-september) _2026-08-17 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by “Travel magazine names the best places to visit in September” ## [Introducing Sheriff Ransom Merrill](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/introducing-sheriff-ransom-merrill) _2026-08-17 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Character Spotlight No. 2 from The Blue Ridge Between Us ## [This Tiny High Country Town Has Room to Breathe](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/this-tiny-high-country-town-has-room) _2026-08-17 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by Journee-Mondiale’s “This North Carolina town has just 1,049 residents, and room to take your time” ## [Episode 27: "The Twin Poplars of Peace Where the Cherokee and Catawba Laid Down Their Weapons"](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/episode-27-the-twin-poplars-of-peace-cdd) _2026-08-16 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ In the mountains of Caldwell County, North Carolina, two towering poplar trees came to represent something remarkable in the troubled years surrounding the Civil War: peace between men who had once stood on opposing sides. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211445339/322a18e73cd866f03cd9a793d6cd63ff.mp3) ## [Waiting for Asheville Home Prices to Drop May Cost You More Than You Think](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/waiting-for-asheville-home-prices) _2026-08-16 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by FinanceBuzz’s “Realtors Predict These 11 Retirement Cities Will Become Unaffordable by 2030” ## [Four Mountain Main Streets That Prove Western North Carolina Still Knows How to Slow People Down](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/four-mountain-main-streets-that-prove) _2026-08-16 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by WorldAtlas’ “8 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In North Carolina” ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Rn9T848q3n4K) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [The Moving Trucks Are Telling a Story About Asheville, and the Mountains Are Still Winning](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/the-moving-trucks-are-telling-a-story) _2026-08-15 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Inspired by U-Haul’s “2026 U-Haul Midyear Migration Trends: METROS” ## [Bigfoot, Forrest Gump and 30,000 Books: Just Another Weekend in Western North Carolina](https://ryanphillipsprofessional.substack.com/p/bigfoot-forrest-gump-and-30000-books) _2026-08-15 · Ryan Phillips - Professional · Ryan Phillips - Professional_ Most Randomly Awesome Road Trip Destination ## [How Sarah Aviram Turned One Bold Idea Into A Year Around the World](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-08-06 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ What if the life you've been imagining is waiting for you to take the first step? Sarah Aviram didn't stumble into a year of travel. She created it. She made the bold decision to leave behind the familiar and designed a plan to travel through 12 countries in 12 months while continuing to work remotely. And she trusted herself enough to make it happen. In this episode of Speaking of Travel , Sarah… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19610722-how-sarah-aviram-turned-one-bold-idea-into-a-year-around-the-world.mp3) ## Experience Italy Through The Eyes Of Those Who Call It Home 🇮🇹 _2026-07-29 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Some places capture your imagination. Italy captures your heart. If you've ever dreamed of experiencing Italy beyond the guidebooks, this is the journey you've been waiting for. Join Becky and Marcello Simone of Viaggi Italiani , together with Anne Robichaud , your expert guide to the hidden treasures of Umbria, on an unforgettable 10-day Fall 2026 Small Group Art & Cultural Tour through the heart… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19570758-experience-italy-through-the-eyes-of-those-who-call-it-home.mp3) ## [It's Never Too Late To Write Your Next Chapter With Michael Cowan](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-07-17 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Michael Cowan has lived many lives. He's been an attorney, educator, businessman, musician, songwriter, and now, an author. His debut novel, John B. Peoples , is proof that some of life's most meaningful adventures begin long after we think we've settled into who we are. In this episode of Speaking of Travel , Michael shares what inspired him to finally write the novel that had been quietly… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19508727-it-s-never-too-late-to-write-your-next-chapter-with-michael-cowan.mp3) ## [Travel with Purpose: A Conversation With Jared Sternberg Of Gondwana Ecotours](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-07-11 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Travel has the power to change us. But what if it could also help change the world for the better? On this episode of Speaking of Travel, join Jared Sternberg, founder and CEO of Gondwana Ecotours , for a thoughtful conversation about what it really means to travel with purpose. Jared shares how an unexpected journey took him from law school and backpacking adventures to building an international… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19478853-travel-with-purpose-a-conversation-with-jared-sternberg-of-gondwana-ecotours.mp3) ## [Singer-Songwriter Katie Cole From The World Stage To The Soul](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-07-05 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Some conversations feel like catching up with an old friend. And that's exactly what it was like welcoming Katie Cole back to Speaking of Travel . Katie is not only a remarkable singer-songwriter, she's one of the kindest, most genuine people you'll ever meet. From her years touring with the Smashing Pumpkins to performing the iconic music of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit before audiences… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19446467-singer-songwriter-katie-cole-from-the-world-stage-to-the-soul.mp3) ## [The Journey Home To Yourself With Anthony Dyer](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-06-24 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ The world teaches us how to move forward, but it rarely teaches us how to heal. But healing may be one of the most courageous adventures we ever undertake. On this deeply human episode of Speaking of Travel, meet Anthony Dyer , whose extraordinary journey from military service to healing is a powerful reminder that our most important journeys are often the ones no one else can see. Originally from… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19397534-the-journey-home-to-yourself-with-anthony-dyer.mp3) ## [A Seat At The Table And A Window To The World With Cottage Cooking](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-06-16 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ What happens when a love of food becomes a passport to the world? On this episode of Speaking of Travel , we're joined by Liisa Andreassen and John Godts, the husband-and-wife team behind Cottage Cooking , whose adventures have taken them across six continents and more than 40 countries. What began as a creative way to fund their travels has evolved into a meaningful journey centered on food,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19355590-a-seat-at-the-table-and-a-window-to-the-world-with-cottage-cooking.mp3) ## [The Maine Windjammer Way: Sailing, Storytelling, and Slowing Down](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-06-07 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Some journeys change the way we see the world. On this episode of Speaking of Travel , we're setting sail along the coast of Maine with Justin Schaefer and Jocelyn Schmidt, owners and captains of the historic Schooner J. & E. Riggin . Together they've created an experience where the wind sets the pace and the sea shapes each day. And how the simple moments become the memories that stay with us… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19301288-the-maine-windjammer-way-sailing-storytelling-and-slowing-down.mp3) ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LpFkhkXsML1J) _2026-06-07 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [A Journey To St Helena Island And The Transformative Power Of Place With Ryan Enslin](https://speakingoftravel.buzzsprout.com/) _2026-06-01 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ What if time isn't something to chase, but something to experience? In a world that constantly urges us to move faster, do more, and keep up, this conversation with Ryan Enslin offers a different perspective. A gentler one. As a journalist and photographer from Johannesburg, South Africa, Ryan has learned that some places seem to exist outside the pace of modern life. One of those places is St… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19273636-a-journey-to-st-helena-island-and-the-transformative-power-of-place-with-ryan-enslin.mp3) ## The Quiet Magic Of The NC Arboretum With Drake Fowler _2026-05-21 · Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball_ Some places do not ask for your attention. They change you quietly. You arrive carrying noise, deadlines, distractions and the weight of everyday life. And then somewhere between the trees, the silence, the air itself, something begins to soften. You remember there is another way to live in the world. More connected. More awake. More human. This episode of Speaking of Travel lives inside that… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/18461/episodes/19214082-the-quiet-magic-of-the-nc-arboretum-with-drake-fowler.mp3) ## [A new hat. A better fit. For me. And for you.](https://828living.substack.com/p/a-new-hat-a-better-fit-for-me-and) _2026-04-28 · Craig G. · 828Living_ As some of you know, the “real estate hat” I tried on after selling my pest control business wasn’t quite the right shape for me. ## [🏠 $17,500 for First-Time Homebuyers!](https://828living.substack.com/p/17500-for-first-time-homebuyers) _2026-02-27 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Hi again, ## [For WNC residents: Save the date! Fashion show coming up in October](https://828living.substack.com/p/for-wnc-residents-save-the-date-fashion) _2025-08-27 · Renae Gregoire · 828Living_ Open to the public and brought to you by the Women's Council of Realtors, Carolina Mountains ## [The Buyer's Eye: How to Truly 'Get to Know' Your Future Home](https://828living.substack.com/p/the-buyers-eye-how-to-truly-get-to) _2025-08-15 · Craig G. · 828Living_ A curious agent's guide to finding a house with character, not just features. ## [Homes Have Secrets: Sell Yours Faster by Sharing the Right Ones](https://828living.substack.com/p/homes-have-secrets-sell-yours-faster) _2025-08-08 · Craig G. · 828Living_ A curious agent's guide to preparing your property by paying attention to clues. ## [Home Inspections in NC: What Sellers Need to Know (and How to Protect Your Deal)](https://828living.substack.com/p/home-inspections-in-nc-what-sellers) _2025-07-26 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Sell smarter, not harder: Use a pre-inspection to protect your price and your peace of mind ## [July 2025 update on the Asheville real estate market](https://828living.substack.com/p/july-2025-update-on-the-asheville) _2025-07-23 · Craig G. · 828Living_ What today’s market means for your next move ## [Home Inspections in NC: What Buyers Need to Know (and What Your Broker Should Be Doing)](https://828living.substack.com/p/home-inspections-in-nc-what-buyers) _2025-07-19 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Because “buyer beware” is both a legal phrase—and your job ## [Financing Land in WNC? Why Local Lenders Are Your Best Bet](https://828living.substack.com/p/financing-land-in-wnc-why-local-lenders) _2025-07-13 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Here are your best options for buying land in Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, and beyond. ## [A Buyer’s Guide to Mountain Land in Western North Carolina](https://828living.substack.com/p/a-buyers-guide-to-mountain-land-in) _2025-07-09 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Raw, rugged, and rooted in WNC ## [What a flooded garden taught me about due diligence in Western North Carolina](https://828living.substack.com/p/what-a-flooded-garden-taught-me-about) _2025-06-16 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Why every buyer needs to ask hard questions about water, slope, and drainage before making an offer ## [5 Signs the WNC Real Estate Market Is Tilting Toward Buyers](https://828living.substack.com/p/5-signs-the-wnc-real-estate-market) _2025-05-30 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Spring usually brings a flurry of activity to the real estate market, but this year? ## [North Carolina is the Best State for Starting a Business](https://828living.substack.com/p/north-carolina-best-state-business) _2025-02-20 · Renae Gregoire · 828Living_ Podcast Summary: Why North Carolina is the #1 State for Business – What This Means for Real Estate in WNC [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/157569136/70610e6e8fc7838edf8250d58df52157.mp3)