Welcome to the podcast home of App State Athletics. Here you'll find several recurring series: Nothin’ But An App State Podcast (a monthly interview series with Mountaineers both past and present), Mountaineer Talk (a replay of our weekly coaches show), and The Black & Gold Rewind (a recap of the most recent Mountaineer football and basketball games with highlights, interviews, and analysis).
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After nearly 40 years in college basketball, former App State head men's basketball coach Houston Fancher recently announced his retirement from his latest job at NC State. Bret, Adam, and a very special guest host talk to Coach Fancher as he unspools several stories from his years in Boone. #DSOTDP
Football training camp has arrived and the guys are joined by Ahmad "Ammo" Robinson to discuss the origin of one of the all-time great nicknames and his role as one of this year's team captains. Plus, Bret and Adam cycle through some of the great nicknames in the history of App State athletics. #DSOTDP
As the 2026 football reports for training camp, several players and coaches visit with Adam Witten as a part of media day at Kidd Brewer Stadium. #DSOTDP
How did a former App State basketball player launch a career in athlete and celebrity fashion? Take a listen to this episode with Mitch Purgason to find out! #DSOTDP
As the league converges on New Orleans for the annual conference media days, we visit with head coach Dowell Loggains, QB Malachi Singleton, and LB Colton Phares to discuss their experience and excitement for the 2026 season. #DSOTDP
As one sports season comes to an end and with the next one on the horizon, we catch up with director of athletics Doug Gillin. This conversation covers the highlights from the 2025-2026 season, summer storylines, football scheduling and what to look forward to when the new school year begins. #DSOTDP
As she gets ready for retirement from an amazing run as App State's assistant AD for ticket operations, we visit with Teresa Eggers for some tremendous stories and memories from time behind the window and on the other end of the phone. #DSOTDP
Bret and Adam are back and are joined by App State alumnus Jeff Merritt, whose company owns the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. He was right in the thick of the Canes run to raising the Stanley Cup and fills us in on all the details from the journey. #DSOTDP
After a week off, Bret and Adam are bringing the heat on this week's episode. If you could capture a moment in time in App State sports history that preceded an epic comeback, what would it be? In a year full of individual milestones, another App State athlete reached new heights in the in the SBC outdoor track and field championships. Plus, Bret sits down with pitching coach Heath Blackmon just…
As the App State baseball team gears up for its final home series of the year, Bret and Adam visit with Drew DuPont to discuss both his journey to Boone and his path back from injury this season. #DSOTDP
Bret and Adam preview a big road series for the baseball team and chat with Friday night starter Nick DiRito. Plus, a couple female athletes made some major headlines this week and the guys give their take on the NCAA basketball tournament expansion news. #DSOTDP
Bret and Adam being the episode talking about red-hot App State baseball before visiting with softball's Macy Hamby following the team's dramatic series win over JMU. Also, the guys give their final thoughts on football's spring and look ahead to the postseason for the tennis team. #DSOTDP
Bret and Adam chat with outfielder Charlie Evans from the baseball team to discuss the team's recent success in Sun Belt play, his approach to all aspects of the game and a full-circle story surrounding his walkup song. Plus, the guys provide the latest updates on App State spring sports including Saturday's Battle at the Rock. #DSOTDP
It's a two-guest pod as we catch up with CJ Huntley while the Phoenix Suns were in Charlotte to play the Hornets. Then, as the Battle at the Rock draws closer for football, Bret chats with transfer receiver Chris Lofton. Plus, the guys preview the weekend ahead for spring sports. #DSOTDP
There may not be a better story of App State to the pros than that of Kaleb Bowman. The former Mountaineer pitcher joins the pod at the beginning of his first season in AAA with the Milwaukee Brewers organization and you won't want to miss this conversation. #DSOTDP
App State's all-time leading rusher is now the board president of the newly formed football alumni network. He joins the pod to discuss his new role and, of course, reminisce about his playing days in Boone. Plus, we put a bow on the wrestling season and preview the weekend ahead for baseball, softball and tennis. #DSOTDP
Bret and Adam are back to give their assessment of the new 2026 football schedule and recap the wrestling team's SoCon tournament championship. Plus, Bret chats with one of the squad's three NCAA qualifiers as Aldo Hernandez joins the show. #DSOTDP
Both men's basketball and wrestling are entering postseason action this weekend with championship aspirations. Bret and Adam analyze each team's opportunity to earn some hardware. Plus, on the day that spring practice begins for the football team, Bret chats with returning offensive lineman Trent Ramsey. #DSOTDP
In a jam-packed final edition of the season we visit with App State wrestling head coach JohnMark Bentley and Anthony Conetta ahead of the SoCon Championships this weekend. Then we get to know App State Basketball associate head coaches Tanner Smith and Bob Szorc as well as strength coach Connor Agnew. And Dustin Kerns helps preview the week ahead at the Sun Belt Tournament.
In an all-encompassing Black & Gold Rewind we examine how the 2026 Sun Belt Tournament bracket was created and what's ahead for the Mountaineers in Pensacola. We also recap the season finale against Texas State.
Bret and Adam begin the show by discussing the plethora of scenarios for the men's basketball team entering the final day of the regular season on Friday. Then, the guys chat with Zoe Duval from the women's golf team fresh off her individual tournament title down in Florida that also featured a hole-in-one. #DSOTDP
Riley Stoker and Chad Moodie join the show along with head coaches Alaura Sharp and Dustin Kerns.
App State used a 17-0 first half run to propel them to a 89-74 victory over Georgia Southern on senior day. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns, Eren Banks and Jalen Tot.
App State comes up just short in a high-scoring affair at the Holmes Center, falling to Marshall 94-93 to drop out of first place in the Sun Belt standings. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as the postgame thoughts of head coach Dustin Kerns.
As the men's basketball team enters its final two home games of the season, we visit with Kasen Jennings to discuss the stretch run. Then, pitcher Sophie Moshos hangs out to talk about the softball team's 8-1 start to the season. Plus, we grill both guests on some 90's culture in advance of the 90's theme night at the Holmes Center on Thursday evening. #DSOTDP
Elena Pericic and Eren Banks join the show along with head coaches Alaura Sharp and Dustin Kerns.
App State Basketball had its seven game winning streak snapped, falling 69-58 on a tough shooting day in Harrisonburg. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as the postgame thoughts of head coach Dustin Kerns.
This episode has it all! Bret and Adam recap the big win in Statesboro that vaulted men's basketball into first place in the Sun Belt standings. Then, they catch up with former football star Ronald Blair, aka Super Blair, to find out about his young coaching career with the 49ers. Finally, as first pitch nears for App State baseball, infielder Joseph Zamora gives us a preview of the 2026 squad.…
App State takes over first place in the Sun Belt standings following a wire-to-wire victory over Georgia Southern in an 81-65 win. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns and Kasen Jennings.
Addie Biel and Jalen Tot join tonight's show along with head coaches Alaura Sharp and Dustin Kerns.
App State wins its sixth consecutive game and reaches 10 home wins for the fifth straight season with a 65-60 victory over Eastern Michigan. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns and Alonzo Dodd.
In a battle for second place in the Sun Belt standings, App State prevailed at home, defeating South Alabama 65-57 for the Mountaineers fifth consecutive win. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns, Alonzo Dodd and Jalen Tot.
For Super Bowl Week, our guest is former App State football star Shemar Jean-Charles. Sherm is now a member of the Seattle Seahawks and joins the pod to discuss the emotions of making it to the big game. The conversation also features a cameo from a hall of fame head coach. Plus, the guys recap another big week of winter sports on the mountain and Bret visits with wrestler Kaden Keiser. #DSOTDP
Daisia Mitchell and Luke Wilson join the show along with head coaches Alaura Sharp and Dustin Kerns.
App State posts a statement win on the road, throttling conference leader Troy 66-44 behind a career-high 33-point effort from Kasen Jennings. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Jennings and head coach Dustin Kerns.
App State made some clutch shots down the stretch to earn a road win over Southern Miss, 70-63, to move one win back of first place in the standings. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns and Jalen Tot.
After hitting ten 3's in his last two games combined, Jalen Tot from the men's basketball team joins the pod to discuss his increased productivity on the court and his circuitous route to Boone. Plus, the guys preview a huge four-day stretch for the winter sports. #DSOTDP
App State used its suffocating defense to win back-to-back league games for the first time this season, defeating ULM 59-43. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns and Luke Wilson.
Jalen Tot buried six second half three pointers to help App State pull away to a 72-58 victory over Louisiana. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as the postgame thoughts of Tot and head coach Dustin Kerns.
The impending snow storm won't keep Bret and Adam away from the microphones. Along with their snow activities, the guys discuss the current winter sports news and the latest additions to the football roster out of the transfer portal. #DSOTDP
Feryal Defne Atli and Kasen Jennings join the show along with head coaches Alaura Sharp and Dustin Kerns.
App State rallied from down 19 points at halftime to make it a one possession game in the final 30 seconds, but the Mountaineers were unable to deliver the final blow in a 75-73 loss to Old Dominion. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as the postgame thoughts of head coach Dustin Kerns.
App State jumped out to a 12-0 lead and never looked back in a wire-to-wire victory over James Madison on Thursday. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns, Kasen Jennings who reached 1,00 points with a career-high 23, and Alonzo Dodd who earned his first double-double.
Bret and Adam visit with former App State star and current Chicago Bears LB D’Marco Jackson plus provide the latest basketball and wrestling news. #DSOTDP
Jayden McBride and Michael Marcus Jr. join the show along with head coaches Alaura Sharp and Dustin Kerns.
App State falls on the road to Coastal Carolina 67-62 to conclude its four-game road swing. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as the postgame thoughts of head coach Dustin Kerns.
App State dominated on the glass to earn a hard fought road win over Georgia State, 52-50. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns and Luke Wilson, who led the way with his fifth double-double of the season.
In our first episode of 2026, we chat with Doug Gillin to discuss the transition of App State football into the new year and the season of the transfer portal, plus review the key priorities for App State Athletics. #DSOTDP
Our first basketball show of the year is a point guard edition with Emma Smith and Alonzo Dodd as well as head coaches Alaura Sharp and Dustin Kerns.
App State Basketball cut a second half deficit all the way down to two, but came up short, falling 88-81 at Marshall on Saturday. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as the postgame thoughts of head coach Dustin Kerns.