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On the Blue Ridge features conversations with people shaping the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hosted by Asheville-based journalist Jon Page, the show explores the ideas, creativity, and vision driving Western North Carolina forward.
Through long-form interviews and on-location storytelling, each episode captures the evolving story of these mountains. The conversations focus on people doing meaningful and inspiring work across the region, from conservation and outdoor recreation to the arts, agriculture, food and beverage, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
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Andrew Kota of Foothills Conservancy on Protecting Land for Future Generations
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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Taylor and Fran Montgomery on Life, Land, and Food at Montgomery Sky Farm
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May 29, 2026 |
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Aaron Burdett of Steep Canyon Rangers on Crafting Songs in the Blue Ridge Mountains
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May 20, 2026 |
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Mike McKearin on Fishing, Family, and Designing the GoReel
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May 14, 2026 |
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Marc Hunt on Taylor’s Wave and the Future of the French Broad River
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May 07, 2026 |
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Filmmaker Paul Bonesteel on the Life and Legacy of George Masa
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Joseph Sabbag and Andrea DuVall of Terramonga Farm & Hub on Building a Local Food System
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Lisa Bottomley on the Past, Present, and Future of the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Laura Rice on the Ecusta Trail: Community, Connection, and the Road Ahead
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Lang Hornthal of EcoForesters on the Future of Our Forests
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Kevin Westmoreland and Joe Scully on Rebuilding Corner Kitchen
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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David Huff on Resilience and Recovery in Western North Carolina
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Beth Kellerhals and Dana Amromin on Baking Up a Dream at ButterPunk
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Les Love on Clearing Trails and the Carolina Mountain Club
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May 08, 2025 |
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Jeff Hunter on Defending Our National Parks
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Anna Alsobrook and Hartwell Carson on Protecting the French Broad River
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Aaron Stone on Capturing ‘The Resonance Sessions’
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Jessie Dean on Rebuilding Asheville Tea Company After Helene
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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John Parks on Zillicoah Beer Company’s Fight to Recover From Helene
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Heather Clements on Reclaiming Creativity in the Wake of Storms
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Elle DeBruhl on Flush AVL’s Grassroots Water Mission
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Mike Belleme on Photographing Helene’s Devastation
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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Helene's Wrath
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Oct 06, 2024 |