The Matt Mittan Show
651 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsMy broadcasting activites have evolved from being a daily topical program to being a special features platform, with a continued "Front Porch" vibe. I retired my "daily microphone" a while back, as the responsibilities of running my businesses grew. So now this podcast feed now encompasses my various efforts. Whether it's me personally interviewing someone I find interesting, or one of our "Find Your Backroad" features or the many travel adventures of "Matt & Michele Odyssey" - they are all here. Thanks for continuing to listen and stay connected! Visit www.MattMittan.com to connect to everything I have going on. - Thanks, Matt
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GUEST: Arnaldo Alvarez of HEW Asheville
January 13, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBGUEST: Arnaldo Alvarez of HEW Asheville Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
GUESTS: Michele Scheve, Laura Ford of WWBC and Sharon Harvey of the SBA
January 07, 2020 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBGUESTS: Michele Scheve, Laura Ford of WWBC and Sharon Harvey of the SBA Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
GUEST: Marty Reed, Capital Bank Card of Asheville
January 06, 2020 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBCapital Bankcard was founded in New England in 2003 as an Independent Agent Sales Office and in Asheville in 2018 after Marty arrived in Asheville. Capital Bankcard Asheville is a full suite provider of Merchant Services to small, medium, and large businesses in the area. Capital Bankcard was founded on the principle that business owners should be able to receive low processing rates combined with timely customer service before, during and after the sale. Marty Reed enjoys assisting merch...
Matt Mittan Show: Tuesday, December 17, 2019
December 17, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn this episode: - Laura Ford of the WWBC - Andre Daugherty of Pro 16 Productions - Lt General (Retired) Pete Osman, President of The US Marine's "Toys for Tots" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
GUEST: Jean Paul Lausell, COO of Hickory Nut Gap
December 13, 2019 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBHickory Nut Gap began with a love story in 1916 when newlyweds Elizabeth and Jim McClure purchased the farm property. Four generations later, Elizabeth and Jim’s great grandson, Jamie Ager and his wife Amy, embarked on a mission to share the family farm experience with the world and develop a sustainable farming model. Today, Hickory Nut Gap is a proud leader in 100% grass fed and grass finished beef, pasture-raised pork, and pasture-raised chicken. They work with over 50 farmers in the sout...
Matt Mittan Show: Thursday, December 12, 2019
December 12, 2019 22:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIn this Episode: - Chris Rice & Sherri Biederman of KELLEX (Legacy Furniture Manufacturer in WNC) - Matt offers some historical perspective on current events by summarizing the torrid tale of William Blount and his Impeachment, from the late 1790's. History has a way of repeating itself... Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show: Wednesday, December 11, 2019
December 11, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBIn this episode: - Bennett, Grant and Wilson Billingsley of the band "Billingsley" hang out in the studio, cutting up and giving some good behind the scenes insights. A couple songs get on the airwaves as well. - Jean-Paul Lausell, the new C.O.O. of Hickory Nut Gap Farms joins Matt and Michele for a great discussion about scaling up this legacy family business in WNC. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show: Monday, December 9, 2019
December 09, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBIn this episode: - Matt & Michele have a chat about Development in Asheville - Bradley Bailey of King Plumber - Boomer Sassman of Big Boom Design Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
TOPIC: Discussion on Asheville Development
December 09, 2019 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBMichele Scheve joins Matt for a brief discussion about development in Asheville. Matt offers an idea on a way to stabilize and secure neighborhoods and businesses from gentrification. (Air Date: Monday, December 9, 2019) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show: Wednesday, December 4, 2019
December 04, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBIn this episode: - Jean Coletti of 8th Element - Gabriel Dash and Courtney King of Hey Hey Cupcake - Ceil Salvadori of New Sun, Inc - Louise St Romaine of Fast Cat Studio Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show: Tuesday, December 3, 2019
December 03, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBIn this episode: - Dr Brack Jeffreys and Dr Kim Bella from the Center for Spiritual Emergence - Jason Muhammad of JM Leadership Consulting - Laura Ford from Western Women's Business Center Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show: Thursday, November 21, 2019
November 21, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIn this episode: - Kristy Kay of Express Employment - Jamie Ager of Hickory Nut Gap Farm - Martha Combs from Regus of Asheville Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
November 20, 2019 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode: - Dave Petri, Cynosura Consulting - Rob Dummich Super Sign Guy Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show: Monday Nov 19, 2019
November 18, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBIn this episode: - Joe Woody, Angler Magazine of the Smoky Mountains and Upstate SC - Laura Ford, Western Women's Business Center - Michael Hayes, Umoja Health, Wellness and Justice Center - Andrea & Greg Robel, VistaNet Telecommunications Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show: Thursday, Nov 11, 2019
November 14, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this episode: - Matt does an extended monologue about North Carolina's new Self-Guided Divorce Legal Kits and why he thinks there are better ways North Carolina can help people in the process of a Divorce, like removing the mandated 1 year waiting period of legal separation. - Jonathan Ross, AB Tech - Augie Newellski, Jewelry by Augustus Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show: Thursday, Nov 7, 2019
November 07, 2019 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode: - Thomas Salley, Wilkesboro TDA - Marc McCloud, Orbit DVD - Moran Albittron, Morgan's Comics Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show - Thursday Oct 31, 2019
October 31, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBIn this episode: - Matt does a monologue on Mission Hospital still not having any 3rd party oversight since the HCA acquisition. - Matt offers some thoughts on the Court ruling about Gerrymandered Congressional Districts and NC and it's potential impact on Asheville. - Guests: Hank Eder & Michelle Beitzel, talking about an upcoming Small Business Workshop focused on email and digital marketing and "street tactics" to promote your business. - Guest: Nikki Weiner, The Rising Workplace, talking...
GUESTS: Renee Minx and Sam Pennington of Oasis Recovery
October 17, 2019 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBMatt sits down for a personal and open conversation with Renee Minx and Sam Pennington about how Holistic Healing from addiction is applied at Oasis Recovery in Asheville, NC. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
GUEST: Noah Wilson, Growing Outdoors Partnership Program Director and organizer of the Outdoor Economy Conference
October 01, 2019 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBMatt sits down with Noah Wilson to talk about the upcoming 2019 Outdoor Economy Conference, being held on October 10th at Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Asheville, NC. They also discuss, at length, the growth of the outdoor economy. Everything from gear manufacturers to research to experiential businesses, and what makes them grow. The Outdoor Economy Conference is the Southeast’s premier event for those looking to grow the outdoor industry in their communities and craft an economy that'...
Matt Mittan Show: Thursday Sept 26, 2019
September 26, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBStudio Guests: Aimee Schinasi - The People's Acupuncture of Asheville Michael Casciello - Food, Fire + Knives Brad Bailey - King Plumber Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
GUEST: Jordan King (Ashevillle Retrocade)
September 13, 2019 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBJoining Matt in this podcast: Open 7 days a week, noon-2am, Asheville Retrocade is the place to play with over 5,000 Video Games, Pinball, Billards, Skeeball, Foosball, and the best in Retro Music all day till 2am. Unlimited Play for only $10! They offer a selection of local craft beers, wine, and Coke products. Open for all ages until 9pm, 21 and up after. They have the largest selection of classic and modern video games in the southeast. They're a place where people come together to play...
GUESTS: Morgan Albritton (Morgan's Comics) and Marc McCloud (Orbit DVD)
September 12, 2019 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBJoining Matt in this podcast are: - Morgan Albritton, Morgan’s Comics - Marc McCloud, Orbit DVD Okay, so you know Marc and how brilliant a business person he is, adapting his shop continually to meet and exceed customer needs and expectations. Bucking a major trend nationwide, Orbit DVD still rents (and sells) movies! They have an astounding collection. The addition of video games, comics, books and collectables have been deliberate choices and continue to make Orbit DVD a big draw and tr...
GUESTS: Lillianna Woody (Isis Restaurant & Music Hall) and Nikki Woods (Ambrose West)
September 12, 2019 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBJoining Matt in this podcast: - Lillianna Woody, Isis Restaurant & Music Hall - Nikki Woods, Ambrose West Two of the music hall venues along Haywood Road covering a wide range of musical offerings. Both places also book as event spaces and have multiple size room offerings. And both places have parking :) Isis Restaurant & Music Hall is located inside a renovated movie house (one of three that historically existed along Haywood Road). Restoration of the movie marcque at the front of the ...
GUESTS: Russ Towers (Second Gear) and Ferrell Alman (Roanline)
September 12, 2019 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBJoining Matt in this podcast: - Russ Towers, Second Gear - Ferrell Alman, Roanline Retail shops with two different business models. Second Gear, which just celebrated its 15th year, is a consignment shop for outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear. They also sell dealer samples and a selection of new items such as maps, guide books, sunglasses, and hammocks. Outdoor gear (mountain sports related) on consignment include camping and hiking items such as tents and backpacks, boating gear, and bi...
GUESTS: Sean Piper (Jargon) and April Moon Harper & Belinda Rabb (Sunny Point Café)
September 11, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBJoining Matt in this podcast: - Sean Piper, Jargon - April Moon Harper & Belinda Rabb, Sunny Point Café Two of the award-winning restaurants along Haywood Road, Sunny Point Café and Jargon both took on the initial challenge of renovating/restoring buildings that had been vacant for a long time - providing revitalization while preserving part of the history of West Asheville. The neon “Cafe” sign at Sunny Point Café was found in the building, while at Jargon custom art incorporates some of ...
GUESTS: Ben Brown (Sparky's Toys & Gifts) and Nora & Damon Yockey (Whist Greetings & Gifts)
September 11, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBJoining Matt in this podcast: - Ben Brown, Sparky’s Toys & Gifts - Nora & Damon Yockey, Whist Greetings & Gifts Two retail shops along Haywood Road where laugher is an everyday occurance! Whist features unique greeting cards & gifts for all sorts of occasions with a small section of items for the wee folks, while Sparky’s Toys & Gifts Rosanne Kielyis focused all on kids’ - granted, sometimes big kids :) Both places are filled with joy, enthusiasm, and carefully curated stock. Combine tha...
GUESTS: Rosanne Kiely (West Village Market & Deli) and Hayette Bouras (Sunflower Diner)
September 11, 2019 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBJoinging Matt in this podcast: - Rosanne Kiely, West Village Market & Deli - Hayette Bouras, Sunflower Diner West Village Market & Deli is committed to making health and well-being accessible to everyone through natural products, healthy food choices, and locally sourced goods. It is a welcoming place that balances the needs of staff, vendors, and care for the environment, with the needs of maintaining a business. As part of that mission, they have been a host for other small businesses wi...
GUESTS: Matt Schnable and Mark Capon (Harvest Records)
September 10, 2019 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBJoining Matt on this podcast: - Matt Schnable and Mark Capon, Harvest Records Harvest Records just celebrated 15 years with a concert series, and weekend sale. Harvest is committed to providing an authentic, open-minded, engaging record store experience for its visitors. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you comb through a massive inventory of new & used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, stereo equipment, books, DVDs, vinyl accessories and beyond. They're dedicated to maintaining fruitf...
GUESTS: Alice io Oglesby (onHaywood.com & moon io media, inc.) and Chas Jansen (West Asheville Garden Stroll)
September 10, 2019 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBJoining Matt this podcast: - Alice io Oglesby, onHaywood.com (moon io media, inc.) onHaywood.com and the West Asheviile map are projects of Alice io Oglesby, moon io media. Both were developed to help draw new customers to the small businesses along Haywood Road. The map has grown over the years to include the River Arts District, Westgate Shopping Center, and part of New Leicester Hwy. Follow Alice for West Asheville news on IG @onhaywood and FB @onhaywood - Chas Jansen, West Asheville Ga...
Matt Mittan Show (Tuesday, 8-20-19)
August 20, 2019 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB"Robyn's Rock!" - This is a "must listen" podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show (Thursday, 8-15-19)
August 15, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBStudio Guests: - Pisgah Coffee Roasters - John Czarnecki of Czar Guitars - Melody King of Urban Escape Vehicles Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show (Wednesday, 8-14-19)
August 14, 2019 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBKristen Stover, owner of Moxie Administrative Services is a guest and the WNC Nature Center stops by for our "Wild Wednesdays" segment. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show (Tuesday, 8-13-19)
August 13, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThe crew from Western Woman's Business Center hang out to chat. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Matt Mittan Show (Monday 8-12-19)
August 12, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBStudio Guests: - Michele Scheve, Slice of Life Comedy and Everything AVL - Clyde Volpe, Unlimed Ad Results Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
The Matt Mittan Show (Thursday, August 8, 2019)
August 08, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBStudio Guests: - Patrice Kennedy Murillo, Indulge Images and Texture Gallery & Art Bar - Melody King, Urban Escape Vehicles Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
The Matt Mittan Show (Wed 7-31-19)
July 31, 2019 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBGuests: - Donna Tritt, from Spectrum Reach - Jordon from the WNC Nature Center Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
The Matt Mittan Show (Tuesday July 30, 2019)
July 30, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBGuests: - Sharon Oxendine, Director of the Western Women's Business Center Shanita Jackson, Interim Program Associate at WWBC - Hunter Strickland, Owner of High Climate Tea Company - Andrea and Greg Robel, Vistanet Telecommunications Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
The Matt Mittan Show (Thurs, 7-18-19)
July 19, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this episode, Matt welcomes: - Mark Lieberman, Host of "The World According to Mark" on WPVM 103.7 FM, Community radio featuring the arts & culture of Asheville. - Ramsey Higgins, Owner of Acupuncture Integrative Medicine. - Lex Ballard, from The US National Whitewater Center. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
The Matt Mittan Show (Tues July 16, 2019)
July 17, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBMatt welcomes Gene and Beth from 8th Element CVAC; and Zuri Anuel, Latino Program Director for Carolina Small Business. Matt also offers an extended monologue talking about Mission Hospital's recent sacking of their community Wellness Program and offers a couple path's forward for an upset public. Matt also covers the breaking news about Former Buncombe County Commission Ellen Frost being issued an 11-count Federal Indictment on various Fraud changes. Support the show (https://www.patreon...
The Matt Mittan Show (Monday - July 15, 2019)
July 16, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBMatt welcomes Ryan Taylor, founder of "Recpreneur" to the studio. They talk about Ryan's background as a professional extreme sports athlete and how that led him down the entrepreneurial path to start his own company focused on helping small businesses that are geared to the recreational marketplace and more. Clyde Volpe also stops in for his weekly series on Marketing, Advertising and Branding do's and don't for small businesses. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
GUEST: Mark W. Neville, Life Therapist, Author of Re-Visioning Spirit, Educator
June 27, 2019 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBGUEST: Mark W. Neville, Life Therapist, Author of Re-Visioning Spirit, Educator Matt and Mark take an in-depth dive into Stress, it's impacts on our lives and how best to navigate it's various forms. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
FEATURE GUEST: River Guerguerian, Artistic Director at Asheville Percussion Festival
June 20, 2019 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBFEATURE GUEST: River Guerguerian, Artistic Director at Asheville Percussion Festival Podcast Includes In-studio, Live performance demonstrations. (Podcast photo by Framedrum Circle Songs) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
GUEST: Georgina C Quinn, Life Coach
June 12, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBGUEST: Georgina C Quinn, Life Coach Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Guest: Sarah Moore
June 06, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBSarah Moore with the YMCA in in studio to talk with Matt. For more information about Sarah and the YMCA go to https://ymcawnc.org/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Wild Wednesday! Broad topics today...
June 05, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBErin with the WNC Nature Center is in studio for our Weekly Wild Wednesday Series talking about a broad selection of topics this wee Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Guest: Jennifer Maneely
June 05, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBJennifer Maneely has spent the last eight years investing in leadership programs, self-awareness, and relationship with families through communication. She has dedicated her life and her business to not only addicts in need but also understanding and supporting the needs of the family members. Being a recovering addict herself, she is trained in what it takes for an addict to get their life back and has spent years training family members how to respond to the addicts in order to prevent the...
Guest: Abbey Hairston Tea & Spice Merchants
June 04, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBTEA & SPICE MERCHANT STORE OPENED IN DECEMBER 2016 AND IS LOCATED JUST OFF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, NESTLED IN THE COLORFUL BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS. ABBEY HAIRSTON, THE OWNER, CHOSE THIS LOCATION IN A TOWN SQUARE BECAUSE IT IS REMINISCENT OF MAIN STREETS OF THE PAST, WITH ONE OF A KIND STORES SITTING SIDE BY SIDE AND RESIDENTS LIVING JUST ABOVE THE STORES. THE STORE CARRIES LOCAL NORTH CAROLINA PRODUCTS IN ADDITION TO THE WELL REGARDED HERBS, SPICES, TEAS, AND OTHER PRODUCTS THAT ALL OUR STORES ...
Guest: Clyde Volpe
June 03, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBClyde continues his series of how to market your business. To contact Clyde email him at [email protected] or call him at 516-429-5570 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)
Guest: Stone House Drone Institute & Blue Ridge Mountain Drones
May 30, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBThe Stone House Drone Institute handles all aspects of Unmanned Aerial Systems aka Drones. We work in everything from Anti-Drone Defense systems to teaching FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification. We also perform Search & Rescue, teach SAR techniques as well as hold classes for Fire Rescue,. law Enforcement, Utilities Inspection Pilot training, Homeland Defense and even Drone Racing. For the Utilities we offer training on Transmission Line or T&D work, Disbursement lines for Electrical Grid...
Wild Wednesday! Red Pandas
May 29, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBChesley, with the WNC Nature Center is in studio for our Weekly Wild Wednesday Series talking about bobcats this week Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Mittan)