Matt & Michele Odyssey
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHosted by award-winning broadcaster Matt Mittan and iconic producer Michele Scheve, the "Matt and Michele Odyssey" Radio Show is where you can hear stories of travel, discovery and personal insights. Along the way you also gain unique travel tips, info and ideas about outdoor activities, local shopping and regional farm to table dining - and more! (Matt and Michele are based out of Asheville, NC.)
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Episodes
GUEST: Tom Dempsey, Founder of SylvanSport
November 08, 2019 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBMatt sits down with the Founder of Sylvan Sport, Tom Dempsey, for an in-depth and meaningful conversation about motivations, drive, purpose and insights into why the outdoors and the outdoor economy are so important. From SylvanSport: "[We were] founded in 2004 in Brevard, NC, for one reason: to make outdoor adventure accessible. What started as an idea to create the most innovative pop-up camper has evolved into a line of the best designed camping and gear trailers ever made. Our personal...
Matt & Michele Outdoors: 11-08-2019
November 08, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIn this episode: - Tom Dempsey, Founder of Sylvan Sport - Beth Willard Patton and Tom Kenney of the Foothills Conservancy
Michele's First Show Back In The Studio!!! Yay!!
November 08, 2019 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBMatt and Michele celebrate Michele's return to the studio for the first time since the accident. They give some updates, talk about Michele being baptised by ice melt splashing off rocks above 5,000 ft elevation and have some fun banter. Come along for the ride!
GUEST: Ann Smith of Leap Frog Tours
November 01, 2019 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBMatt sits down with Ann Smith of Leap Frog Tours, talking about Eco-Tourism.
GUEST: Lauren Pyle, Environmental Educators of NC
November 01, 2019 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBMatt is joined in the studio by Lauren Pyle, the Executive Director of the Environmental Educators of NC. They discuss the importance of exposure to nature in education and review resources available to educators and businesses alike.
Matt & Michele Outdoors: 11-01-2019
November 01, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode: - Ann Smith of Leap Frog Tours - Lauren Pyle Environmental Educators of NC
Michele Returns! Live from the hospital...
October 28, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBMichele makes her first radio appearance since her emergency surgery and near death experience, following multiple fractures from her accident, over two weeks ago. Matt loaded up the remote gear and brought it up to the hospital to do a very personal and special Sunday night show. (The podcast picture is a file photo, obviously... LOL)
GUEST: Stuart Cowles of Climbmax Climbing
October 27, 2019 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBGUEST: Stuart Cowles, Founder of Climbmax Climbing in Asheville, NC sits down with Matt to share his story, talk about climbing in the Southern Appalachians and reveal the impact the sport has had on his life and the people he and his team teach and guide.
GUESTS: Paul Kisielewski and Ethan Hollifield, Guides with "Southern Appalachian Anglers"
October 25, 2019 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBMatt is joined in the studio by Paul Kisielewski and Ethan Hollifield, both are Guides with "Southern Appalachian Anglers". They talk all things fishing in the Smoky Mountains region.
GUEST: Kevin Krzyzaniak, Owner of Blue Ridge Chaga Connection
October 18, 2019 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBMatt sits down to talk with Kevin Krzyzaniak, Owner of Blue Ridge Chaga Connection, about all things Mushrooms in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
GUEST: Roni Hidalgo, Founder of Bears, Bees and Brews Festival
October 15, 2019 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBMichele sits down to talk with Roni Hidalgo about the Bears, Bees and Brews Festival.
GUEST: Amy Allison, Mktng Mngr for ENO (Eagles Nest Outfitters)
October 07, 2019 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBMatt sits down to chat with Amy Allison of Eagles Nest Outfitters, better known as ENO. They talk about outdoor gear, the outdoor economy and more.
It starts.... "Matt & Michele Outdoors" is born.
October 04, 2019 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBOur first broadcast together, under the banner of "Matt and Michele Outdoors". We're so excited to share time with all of you and help tell the stories that need to be told. We invite you to come into our world with us as we explore, learn and promote all that nature has to offer. Visit www.MattMicheleOutdoors.com for all things connected with this platform.
GUEST: Kate Frost, Dir of Dev for Friends of the WNC Nature Center
October 02, 2019 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBMatt sits down with Kate Frost, Director of Development for the regional non-profit "Friends of the WNC Nature Center". They talk about all things Nature and the role that we can all play in being the best stewards we can be. They also go over upcoming events.
GUEST: Noah Wilson, Growing Outdoors Partnership Program Director and organizer of the Outdoor Economy Conference
September 30, 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'...
GUEST: Matt Godfrey, Lead Instructor at the Waypoint Accelerator
September 23, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBFresh on the heels of just announcing the soon to be launched "Matt & Michele Outdoors" platform, Matt sits down with Matt Godfrey, CEO at Alpine Towers International, Founder/Owner of Periscope Solutions and Lead Instructor at the new Waypoint Accelerator program. The Waypoint Accelerator provides promising new outdoor startups with focused support and resources to help them start, grow and thrive. Matt and Matt also go way back and share some old stories during the chat.