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The Bastrop Podcast
The Bastrop Podcast — real people, real stories, all from right here in Bastrop, Texas. Hosted by Matt & Liana Walker of Wisdom House Realty Group & Bastrop Drone & Media Co., we bring you weekly convos with the locals shaping our town. From city leaders to Main Street business owners, we cover real estate, new developments, small-town entrepreneurship, Bible reading journeys, digital marketing, and more. Sponsored by Wisdom House Realty Group. Follow @WisdomHouse_TX and reach out if you know someone we should feature!hello@wisdomhousetx.com
Episodes
16 episodes
Bastrop Man of the Year: Steve Schroeder - Example of Leadership, Business, Rotary & Community
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with longtime Bastrop County resident Steve Schroeder — a former educator who now serves families and the community through his work with WoodmenLife and local service ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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24:43
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Journey to Bastrop Texas with Matt & Liana Walker: Faith, Growth & Future
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with Liana Walker—his wife and business partner at Wisdom House Realty Group—to share their journey into real estate, why they chose Bastrop, and how Liana’s background...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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33:15
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Bastrop Law Group: Protecting Your Estate, Protecting Your Family
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with Dominica McGinnis and Chris W. Kirby, J.D., of Bastrop Law Group to discuss why they launched the firm in July 2024 and the growing legal needs of Bastrop County. They break d...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:02
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Building Bridges, Intentional Growth & the Future of Bastrop with Perry Lowe
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with Bastrop City Council Member Perry Lowe — a lifelong Bastrop resident with deep roots, a passion for community, and a unique background in music and public service. Perry shares his fam...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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21:20
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Building Community Across Bastrop with Feed the Need
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with Jonah Beyer, Executive Director of Feed the Need Missions, to explore how a simple weekly cookout has grown into a powerful movement restoring community across B...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:13
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Making Music, Building Community & Calling Bastrop Home with Ben Zuniga
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with musician and songwriter Ben Zuniga to talk about his journey from picking up a pawn shop guitar at age eight to becoming a central part of Bastrop’s growing music scene...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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20:16
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Cultivating Community in Bastrop: Sonya Cote Grows Storehouse & Eden East Farm
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with chef and farmer Sonya Cote, owner of Storehouse and Eden East Farm. Sonya shares how moving from East Austin during the pandemic led her to Bastrop, where she built a true farm-to-tabl...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:38
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Ringel & Brymer: Small Firm Service, Big Firm Results with James Ringel and Jimmy Brymer
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with James Ringel and Jimmy Brymer, founders of Ringel & Brymer Law Firm in Bastrop, TX. James and Jimmy share how a chance job connection led them to team up, why their motto—small...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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19:27
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Bastrop Chamber President & CEO Becki Womble on Leading, Connection & Advocacy:
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with Becki Womble, President & CEO of the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce. Becki shares her journey from Lockhart to Bastrop, the Chamber’s evolution from ribbon cuttings to real a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:00
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Hope Valley Tree Farm in Bastrop, Texas: Steve Hipe's Inspiring Story From Soil to Soul
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, we sit down with Steve Hipe, founder of Hope Valley Tree Farm in Bastrop, Texas. For over 23 years, Steve and his family have cultivated more than just trees—they’ve built a space rooted i...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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13:49
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Bridging Bastrop’s Future: A Conversation with Ishmael Harris
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, we sit down with Bastrop Mayor Candidate Ishmael Harris to explore his lifelong connection to Bastrop and his vision for its future. Ishmael shares stories of growing up in the tight-knit ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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16:54
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Building Unity in Bastrop: Ronald Wilson’s Journey to Ministry
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, host Matt Walker sits down with Pastor Ronald Wilson at Anointed Hands Barbershop for a heartfelt conversation about faith, calling, and community. Ron opens up about receiving hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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15:08
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Time-Rich, Faith-Fueled: A Mobile Mechanic’s Mission in Bastrop, Texas
In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt Walker sits down with Adam Richerson, owner of House Call Mobile Mechanic, to talk about what it’s really like running a one-man auto repair business in Bastrop County, Texas. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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9:50
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Bastrop Entrepreneurs: Jack Plimpton Brings Jeremiah’s Italian Ice to Town
Building Community and Cool Treats in Bastrop | Featuring Jack Plimpton of Jeremiah’s Italian IceIn this episode, Matt Walker sits down with Jack Plimpton, co-owner of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, to talk about launching a new business...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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7:59
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John Eason on Improving Bastrop Schools and Investing in Our Kids
Meet John Eason — a longtime Bastrop, Texas resident, business owner, and family man running for BISD school board. In this episode, he shares about his nonprofit background, his heart for the community, and his vision for the future of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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16:25
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Bastrop Mayor Pro Tem John Kirkland Exclusive Interview
Episode 2: John Kirkland – Bastrop Mayor Pro TemIn this episode, we sit down with John Kirkland, Bastrop’s Mayor Pro Tem, for an open conversation about how local government works, how you can get involved, growth in Bastrop, reelect...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:44
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