About this Episode: We’re joined by Corey Bryson, Co-Owner of Balsam Falls Brewery—an Award-Winning craft beer artisan and certified beer judge hailing from Tampa, Florida. He and his wife are also Cicerone Certified Beer Servers. They now own and operate Balsam Falls Brewing in Sylva where Corey has family roots that go back over
About this Episode: We’re joined by Garret Woodward, an Award-winning Journalist, Author, Events Promoter, and Musician now living in Waynesville, N.C. A native of upstate New York, he was a college track star. After graduating with a degree in Journalism and working across the country in a variety of Journalism jobs, he became a
About this Episode: If you’re looking for music to harmonize to, or a guide for your next river adventure this episode is for you. We're joined by our special guest, Charles Humphrey III, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and musician, and owner of Lucks Dumpy Toad Records. Currently leading his own group –the superb
About this Episode: Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains is a beautiful and iconic way to experience the area, as well as a unique way to connect with nature and find tranquility. Our guest discusses some of his amazing hiking adventures and the social media impact he has had on so many individuals. Johnny
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, William Ritter, an Award-winning Historian, Author, Folklorist, Singer, Songwriter, who can play almost any stringed instrument, is an expert on heirloom seeds, and has devoted a good part of his adult life to documenting the contributions of old-time Appalachian musicians and ballad singers. You'll
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Jeff Hunter, Senior Program Manager with National Parks ConservationAssociation (NPCA) in Asheville, where he works on a variety of issues pertaining to protecting and improving the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Presently, he is
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Darren Nicholson, an Award-winning Charter Member of the Legendary Contemporary Bluegrass Group, Balsam Range, and fronts his own Darren Nicholson Band on side projects, while also doing solo gigs and multiple collaborative efforts with other musicians-- including duo concerts with his wife Jennifer. We had
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Boyd Burton, a world-class pickle ballplayer, an avid BMW motorcycle enthusiast, as well a food, music, and beverage aficionado. For more than three decades Boyd has traveled the globe, working hard and playing hard, utilizing these skills as he has created and developed
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Nancy East, a renowned Author, Program Director, Outdoor Survivalist, and Search and Rescue Expert, as well as a Record-setting Distance Hiker. A former Veterinarian, Nancy has hiked and led seminars and programs all over the United States, but her favorite trails are near her
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest Cory Plott, he is a direct descendant of the famed Haywood County Plott clan who is credited with originating what later became the official state dog of North Carolina –the Plott hound. While Cory appreciates and respects the history of his family and their
