Episodes: 54
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 4.1k followers
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Leslie Alexander - Rural Education Leadership, School Administration, Crisis Response, Facilities Planning, And Serving Families In The High Country.
Ray Russell - Building A Trusted Regional Weather Service, Entrepreneurship, Self-taught Technology, And Weather Information For Local Communities And Businesses.
Gray Shipley - Food Systems, Sustainable Agriculture, Farm Operations, Processing, Distribution, And Maintaining A Multigenerational Business.
Eric Woolridge - Small-town Planning, Destination Development, Tourism Investment, Place Branding, Infrastructure, And Downtown Revitalization.
The Story of Mast General Store with Lisa Cooper
October 02, 2026
Lisa Cooper is the CEO of Mast General Store, a fifth-generation family business that has become a cornerstone of mountain retail across the High Country of North Carolina and beyond. Lisa didn't choose this path at first—when her parents sold everything they had in Florida to buy a shuttered 100-year-old general store in Valle Crucis in 1980, 11-year-old Lisa cried herself to sleep on the third floor wondering what they'd done. But somewhere between cleaning out old coolers, working the cand...
Hurricane Helene Recovery Two Years Later with Steve Marks
September 18, 2026
Steve Marks is the Executive Director of Watauga Long-Term Recovery Group and the Fire Chief of Cove Creek Fire Department. With over 40 years in firefighting, a Master's in Emergency Management, a Master's in Divinity, and a background in storm chasing and meteorology, Steve has spent his life responding to crisis. But two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the High Country of North Carolina, his work is far from over. In this episode, we sit down with Steve on the eve of Helene's seco...
The Story of Blue Ridge Conservancy with David Ray
September 04, 2026
David Ray is the Executive Director of Blue Ridge Conservancy, a Boone-based land trust working to permanently protect natural resources across seven counties in the High Country of North Carolina. With a law degree from the University of Georgia and over two decades in conservation work, David made the leap from environmental law to land protection—a career shift that finally aligned his work with his values. In this episode, we talk with David about what land conservation actually means and...
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Podseeker estimates The Real Boone Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Real Boone Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local or regional entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, educators, civic leaders, and subject-matter experts with direct experience serving or shaping the Boone and High Country community. Common among recent guests: Founded or operates a locally significant business or organization; Built expertise or leadership in a regional industry or public institution; Developed a compelling professional or entrepreneurial journey. Recent guests include Leslie Alexander, Ray Russell, and Gray Shipley.
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