Podcast artwork thumbnail for Let’s Be Blount

Let’s Be Blount

Eric Rice, Brett Heppner

Booking Overview

A local-community interview show focused on Blount County, Tennessee, covering real estate, local organizations, businesses, arts, history, and activities through conversations with community leaders and professionals. PR agencies could credibly pitch local business owners, nonprofit executives, artists, tourism and environmental leaders, and cultural institution representatives; booking difficulty is likely low because the show primarily features accessible local professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 76

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.3k subscribers

Instagram: 915 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

brett@lecontecompanies.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Host

Eric Rice - Blount County real estate professional and co-host exploring local real estate, businesses, organizations, dining, and activities.

Brett Heppner - Blount County real estate professional and co-host exploring local real estate, businesses, organizations, dining, and activities.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Blount County or East Tennessee business owners, nonprofit founders and leaders, artists, museum and cultural institution professionals, tourism representatives, and other community-focused subject-matter experts.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a local business or organization, Founding or operating a community program, Creating professional artwork or cultural programming, Managing exhibits, preservation, or regional tourism initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Catey McClary - The Institute And Tremont, National Parks, Activities, And Community Programming.

Jill Pope - Dementia Respite Services, Program Operations, Volunteer Training, Community Education, And Support For Families.

Chuck Finley - Transitioning To An Art Career, Commissions, Murals, Networking, Entrepreneurship, And Local Support For Artists.

Trevor Lanier - Museum Exhibits, Regional History, Curation, Historic Preservation, Photography, And Visitor Engagement.

Recent Topics

Blount County, Real Estate, Smoky Mountains, Local Business, Tourism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Let’s Be Blount
:

Let's Find Out About Brooke Webb and Townsend Merchantile

September 25, 2026

Brooke Webb, the owner of Townsend Mercantile, shares her journey from working in finance to becoming a successful business owner. She discusses the challenges of retail, the influence of the original Townsend Mercantile, and the unexpected success of a trending product. The conversation covers the success of the 'needoh' drops, the importance of a dedicated staff, the challenges of managing a small business, and the intentional growth of Townsend. Brooke Webb shares insights on the spirit of...

Let's Find Out About Wells Tavern...again

September 11, 2026

The conversation covers the changes in the real estate market, a discussion with Alice Bassler, an analysis of the real estate market, and the impact of interest rates on the housing market.TakeawaysChanges in real estate marketImpact of interest rates on housing marketChapters00:00 Introduction and Changes to Come03:29 Conversation with Alice Bassler05:56 Real Estate Market Analysis19:06 Impact of Interest Rates

Let's Find Out About Alcoa's MLK Jr Community Center with Ms. Lilli Brown

August 29, 2026

The conversation covers Lilli Brown's personal and professional journey, including her family, connection with Blount County, early life, work in Washington DC, transition to recreation and interpreting, coaching, and involvement with the MLK Center. It also delves into the history of the MLK Center and its significance to the community. The conversation with Lilli Brown covers the community history, changes, center renovation, expansion, programs, activities, funding, MLK FAN Club, food inse...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Let’s Be Blount
:

How do I get in touch with Let’s Be Blount?

Let’s Be Blount is hosted by Eric Rice and Brett Heppner. Its publicly listed email is brett@lecontecompanies.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Let’s Be Blount?

The publicly listed email for Let’s Be Blount: brett@lecontecompanies.com.

How many listeners does Let’s Be Blount have?

Podseeker estimates Let’s Be Blount reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Let’s Be Blount?

Let’s Be Blount typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Blount County or East Tennessee business owners, nonprofit founders and leaders, artists, museum and cultural institution professionals, tourism representatives, and other community-focused subject-matter experts. Common among recent guests: Leading a local business or organization; Founding or operating a community program; Creating professional artwork or cultural programming. Recent guests include Catey McClary, Jill Pope, and Chuck Finley.

How hard is it to get booked on Let’s Be Blount?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Let’s Be Blount cover?

Recent episodes cover Blount County, Real Estate, Smoky Mountains, Local Business, and Tourism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

brett@lecontecompanies.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Get your clients booked on top podcasts

Try us risk free with a FREE 3 days trial.

Start Your Free Trial

Join hundreds of PR teams using Podseeker to pitch and land bookings