Building Community and Cool Treats in Bastrop | Featuring Jack Plimpton of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

In this episode, Matt Walker sits down with Jack Plimpton, co-owner of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, to talk about launching a new business in Bastrop, Texas — and how a simple road trip idea turned into a sweet new gathering spot for the community.

Jack shares what inspired him and his wife Allie to bring Jeremiah’s Italian Ice to town, how they balance business with community connection, and lessons learned from starting a brick-and-mortar from the ground up.

Whether you're a small business owner, a Bastrop local, or just love a good Italian ice, you’ll enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at building more than just a business — but a piece of the community.

🎧 Listen now for a refreshing conversation about entrepreneurship, patience, and the power of local connections.

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Connect with Jeremiah’s Italian Ice:
Instagram: @jeremiahsice
Website: jeremiahsice.com/locations/bastrop-tx

Connect with Matt and Liana Walker:
Instagram: @wisdomhouse_tx
Website: wisdomhousetx.com
Podcast: The Bastrop Podcast

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 Bastrop ISD.

The episode is hosted by Matt Walker and edited/directed by Liana Walker, co-owners of Wisdom House Realty Group — a top-producing real estate team based in Bastrop with agents in Bastrop, Austin, and Houston.

They are part of Epique Realty, a national brokerage with over 400 agents across Texas. Matt and Liana specialize in helping families relocate to Bastrop County and the greater Central Texas area.

They own and manage The Bastrop Podcast, which features interviews with local leaders, including the Mayor, pastors, politicians, business owners, and other influential voices in the community. With two episodes released and four more already recorded, new conversations are released weekly.

In addition, they operate Bastrop Drone & Media Co., offering professional drone footage, photography, video production, and social media content for real estate and local businesses.

Contact Us:
Email BastropDrone@gmail.com or call 512-956-4714
Follow Wisdom House Realty Group on all social media platforms to stay connected!

Episode 2: John Kirkland – Bastrop Mayor Pro Tem
In 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, reelections and what it’s really like raising a family in Bastrop. We also dive into a few of John’s unexpected hobbies and insights into the town he calls home.

Recorded live at Chestnut Grove Food Truck Court during a busy lunch hour — enjoy the authentic background sounds of Bastrop Texas in motion.