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The Real Boone Podcast

Booking Overview

This is a locally focused interview podcast about entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, and civic leaders in and around Boone and North Carolina’s High Country, with recurring external guests who have direct regional expertise and compelling professional stories. Credible pitches include local or regional founders, nonprofit and public-sector leaders, educators, artists, farmers, destination-development experts, and other accessible professionals with a strong connection to the community; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

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

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

evan@realboone.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
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.
Required Achievements:  
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, Contributed to local economic, educational, cultural, or community development

Recent Guest Discussions

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.

Recent Topics

Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Local Business, Art

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Real Boone Podcast
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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...

Frequently asked questions

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The Real Boone Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Real Boone Podcast?

Its publicly listed email is evan@realboone.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 The Real Boone Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Real Boone Podcast: evan@realboone.com.

How many listeners does The Real Boone Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Real Boone Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Real Boone Podcast?

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.

How hard is it to get booked on The Real Boone Podcast?

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

What topics does The Real Boone Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Local Business, and Art. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

evan@realboone.com

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