# western north carolina (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover western north carolina. 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” ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6TxXHaOTUcLu) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [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” ## [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” ## [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” ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9oVVWJ67gyip) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [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 ## [Episode 4: Birth of the Banjo](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-08-12T09_58_30-07_00) _2026-08-12 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Bob Carlin is a banjoist, producer, and author. Bob has done extensive research on the “birth of the banjo” in the American South. His book, The Birth of the Banjo: Joel Walker Sweeney and Early Minstrelsy , covers the banjo's history. The Podcast Down the Road highlights bluegrass and old-time music stories, performers, and traditions across the mountain and foothills counties of Western North… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-12T09_58_30-07_00.mp3?_=1786553958.17847786) ## [Episode 3: Music From the Land of Sky: The 1925 Asheville Sessions (Part Three)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-05-22T12_49_55-07_00) _2026-05-22 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Dr. Ted Olson and Laura Boosinger continue to discuss the 1925 Asheville Sessions. Olson explains the influence the sessions had on artists and musical styles. Boosinger discusses the city's growth during 1924 and 1925. Heard in this episode: American and Spanish Fandango. Smith & Allgood Hard Times Come Again No More. Appalachian Roadshow To learn more about the music of North Carolina, visit… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-22T12_49_55-07_00.mp3?_=1779479429.17779694) ## [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. ## [Episode 2: Music From the Land of Sky: The 1925 Asheville Sessions (Part Two)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-03-12T09_59_39-07_00) _2026-03-12 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ In this episode, we dive into the backgrounds of some participants from the original sessions. It was reported that out of 300 applications, only 25 musicians were chosen for the original Asheville Sessions. Listen to learn about two of those musicians: James Dedrick Harris (fiddle) and Ernest Helton (banjo). Heard in this episode: The Cacklin' Hen. James Dedrick Harris Royal Clog. Ernest Helton… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-03-12T09_59_39-07_00.mp3?_=1773334811.17712685) ## [🏠 $17,500 for First-Time Homebuyers!](https://828living.substack.com/p/17500-for-first-time-homebuyers) _2026-02-27 · Craig G. · 828Living_ Hi again, ## [Episode 1: Music From the Land of the Sky: The 1925 Asheville Sessions (Part One)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-02-24T15_13_08-08_00) _2026-02-24 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Something big happened in Asheville music in 1925. A two-week recording session was held at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Musicians and groups performed traditional Southern Appalachian music. Afterwards, OKeh Records pressed and released a catalogue of records documenting a sound that many folks outside the region had never heard. The Asheville Sessions were revived in 2025 through a remastering and… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-02-24T15_13_08-08_00.mp3?_=1771974876.17698476) ## [Episode 22: The Helene Guitar](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-10-08T15_10_58-07_00) _2025-10-08 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Three luthiers have collaborated to create a guitar, which will be raffled off through LEAF Global Arts at the annual LEAF Festival, taking place from October 16 to 19, 2025. The guitar was crafted from wood harvested from trees that fell during Hurricane Helene. The luthiers: Jayne Henderson Kyle Landers Judson Riviere All proceeds will support the Local Artist ReLEAF Fund, aiding Western North… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-08T15_10_58-07_00.mp3?_=1759961514.17557190) ## [Episode 21: 100 Years of John C Campbell Folk School, part 2](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-10-03T08_13_21-07_00) _2025-10-03 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Part two of this special podcast delves into the evolution of the Folk School's programming with Bethany Chaney, the school's executive director. She explains the significance of its gradual shift in focus, encompassing music, dance, and craft. Songs Included: The Little Devil, Jean Ritchie Dance Calling Morningsong with Riley Baugus Image credit: By Harrison Keely - Own work, CC BY 4.0,… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-03T08_13_21-07_00.mp3?_=1759504456.17550138) ## [Episode 20: 100 Years of John C Campbell Folk School, part one](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-10-01T14_32_45-07_00) _2025-10-01 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ John C Campbell Folk School is celebrating its 100th anniversary of music, dance, craft, agriculture, and foodways. Located in Brasstown, North Carolina, in Clay County in the Far West region of the state. Known for its exemplary selection of courses in handicraft skills, music, agriculture, and more, it is one of the most established folk schools in the United States. Dive into the history of the… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-01T14_32_45-07_00.mp3?_=1759354407.17548448) ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DiHm8Zq2mfsW) _2025-10-01 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [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 ## [Episode 19: Memories of a Fiddler: Jim Shumate](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-07-24T15_40_43-07_00) _2025-07-24 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Jim Shumate was a fiddler who gained his notoriety in the 1940s when he played with some of the great musicians of bluegrass, including Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys, Lester Flatt, and Earl Scruggs. He added his flair to the songs of the time, emphasizing 'long-bow' fiddling, a style which he discovered listening to Arthur Smith from the Grand Ole Opry. John Miller (Shumate's grandson) and… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-07-24T15_40_43-07_00.mp3?_=1753396879.17480961) ## [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 ## [Episode 18: Storytelling in the Blue Ridge with Connie Regan-Blake - Part Two](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-07-08T12_27_03-07_00) _2025-07-08 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ In 1975, Connie Regan-Blake teamed up with Barbara Freeman to travel and tell stories across the country. The women made a marvelous duo, strategically and creatively sharing stories from the past and present. Many Appalachian tales have roots in Irish, Scottish, and English history, dating back hundreds of years, while others were developed and shared in more recent times. Learn more about Connie… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-07-08T12_27_03-07_00.mp3?_=1752002870.17464761) ## [Episode 17: Storytelling in the Blue Ridge with Connie Regan-Blake](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-06-26T19_31_02-07_00) _2025-06-27 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Storytelling can be found across cultures. It's been used to teach morals, share news, and entertain. In this latest episode of the Down the Road podcast, Laura Boosinger sits down with professional storyteller Connie Regan-Blake to share how storytelling jumped from personal circles (campfires, living rooms, and porches) to stages. Connie Regan-Blake is an award-winning storyteller, coach, and… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-06-26T19_31_02-07_00.mp3?_=1750991511.17453418) ## [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)