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Something Worth Saving: Asheville, Stories of ResilienceAuthor: RCG Digital Media
Something Worth Saving: Asheville, Stories of Resilience is a narrative podcast that uncovers the heart of Asheville, North Carolina through the voices of those who live, create, and fight for it. Guided by baseball journalist Jonathan Mayo and poet-artist Sara Stock Mayo, this series weaves together stories from longtime residents, newcomers, and visionaries working to preserve the citys character amid change. From neighborhood histories to cultural movements, from community struggles to moments of unexpected beauty, Something Worth Saving explores how resilience takes shape in one of Americas most unique cities. Co-Host and Creator: Sara Stock Mayo Co-Host and Creator: Jonathan Mayo Language: en Genres: Arts, TV & Film, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Asheville Stories of Resilience: How Roots, Art, and Community Build Belonging
Episode 3
Tuesday, 25 November, 2025
Episode 3 highlights how the innate need for human connection paves the way for building community. We talk to people who returned to town because of family, built businesses with family and how the ballpark becomes extension of family. We also hear from a variety of artists and entrepreneurs about how Asheville provides the perfect climate to promote community building through the arts. Chapters (00:00:00) - Asheville: Stories of Resilience(00:01:34) - Community: The Need for Connectivity(00:06:51) - The Asheville Beer Choir's support during the storm(00:14:29) - How the Arts Connect Us to Asheville(00:21:05) - Asheville native and former MLB player Cameron Jones on his roots(00:27:46) - A Taste of Highland Brewing Company(00:33:28) - Asheville's Community Theater(00:40:31) - One Down Syndrome Employee's Journey to Minor League Baseball(00:44:39) - Asheville baseball fan speaks out about community(00:51:50) - Story of Resilience: Food and Community(00:55:00) - Story of Resilience
