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Backroads and Banter

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by Carrie Herman, Sam Benfield & Melisa Hennessey

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Backroads and Banter Welcome to Backroads and Banter — where real life meets the real estate world in the heart of the North Carolina High Country. Hosted by three local agents from Keller Williams High Country, we're here to bring you stories, laughs, and insider conversations with the folks who make our mountain towns shine. Whether we're chatting with a local business owner, highlighting a hidden gem in Boone or Banner Elk, or swapping behind-the-scenes stories from the real estate world, we're here to entertain, inform, and celebrate our community — with plenty of banter along the way. New episodes every other week. Grab your coffee, hop in the car, and ride the backroads with us.

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Recent Episodes

June 26, 2025

Backroads and Banter: Levels up in this episode!

Megan Torgerson and Caroline McGuire discuss the Level Up program at Keller Williams High Country with hosts Carrie Herman and Melisa Hennessey, offering mentorship and support to real estate agents in this interview episode.

June 23, 2025

Backroads and Banter: Campfires & Closings: Life with the Davis duo

Real estate power couple David Davis and Tara Davis discuss balancing their thriving business with raising kids and enjoying mountain life in an interview with Carrie Herman and Samantha Benfield.

May 17, 2025

Backroads and Banter: Episode 3 – Risk, Roots & Real Talk with PJ Hennessey

Episode 3 of Backroads and Banter brings you a special guest who’s not only a trusted vendor partner of Granite Insurance—but also Melisa’s husband and a close friend to the hosts and agents alike. PJ Hennessey joins Carrie, Sam, and Melisa for a laid-back, laughter-filled conversation covering everything from his small-town upbringing in Blowing Rock to his winding career path in the insurance world. We talk about what it means to grow up in the High Country, make bold career shifts, and maintain genuine relationships in business. And of course, no episode is complete without a few unexpected stories and inside jokes. Whether you know PJ professionally or personally, this episode peels back the layers and shows the one of our facorite guys behind the Granite name. Pour a cup, settle in, and enjoy the banter—it’s a good one!

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What is Backroads and Banter?: Backroads and Banter Welcome to Backroads and Banter — where real life meets the real estate world in the heart of the North Carolina High Country. Hosted by three local agents from Keller Williams High Country, we're here to bring you stories, laughs, and insider conversations with the folks who make our mountain towns shine.

Whether we're chatting with a local business owner, highlighting a hidden gem in Boone or Banner Elk, or swapping behind-the-scenes stories from the real estate world, we're here to entertain, inform, and celebrate our community — with plenty of banter along the way.

New episodes every other week. Grab your coffee, hop in the car, and ride the backroads with us.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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