Nothin’ But An App State Podcast
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).
Mountaineer Talk - November 3rd
App State football returns home to face Georgia State on Saturday and we're talking about it with head coach Dowell Loggains, offensive lineman Cayden Sweatt, and defensive back Kaleb Purdy
The Black & Gold Rewind - Merrimack
App State Men's Basketball jumped out to a 20-point lead less than seven minutes in, on its way to a 63-49 win over Merrimack in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns and Ted Neal.
The Black & Gold Rewind - Georgia Southern
App State fell to Georgia Southern in Statesboro 19-3 on Saturday. We break down the game against the Eagles, including a postgame conversation with head coach Dowell Loggains.
The Monster Mash-Cast with Dustin Kerns and Jaxson Dunn
It's a massive episode this week as Bret and Adam preview the upcoming Halloween football game at Georgia Southern, including a visit with punter Jaxson Dunn to recount his role in the game-winning field goal against JMU. Plus, with the start of the basketball season coming on Monday, Dustin Kerns stops by to go over this year's squad. Finally, the guys go around the mountain as cross country heads to the conference championships and much more. #DSOTDP
Mountaineer Talk - October 27th
We're talking App State football's thrilling win over JMU and the upcoming showdown at Georgia Southern with head coach Dowell Loggains, special teams captain Ammo Robinson, and kicker James London
The Black & Gold Rewind - James Madison
App State Football posted a signature win, under the lights at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Thursday night, handing James Madison its first loss of the season with a 34-31 victory in overtime. Our radio crew breaks it all down with highlights and analysis, plus postgame interviews with Dowell Loggains, James London, Colton Phares and Malachi Singleton.
The Black & Gold Rewind - Coastal Carolina
App State leaned on its running game to the tune of 253 yards, highlighted by four rushing scores from Trigg Lewis in a 35-32 road win over Coastal Carolina. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with head coach Dowell Loggains, Lewis, Henry Hasselbeck and Devin Henderson.
Cage Chatter and Friday Football Featuring Dakota Anderson
Bret and Adam get you set for the Friday night football showdown at Coastal Carolina and offer some final thoughts on the ODU game. Plus, field hockey goalkeeper Dakota Anderson joins the show as the featured guest. #DSOTDP
Mountaineer Talk - October 13th
As the Mountaineers get set for the trip to Coastal Carolina, we visit with head coach Dowell Loggains, defensive tackle Aaron Clark, and offensive lineman Mac Walters
The Black & Gold Rewind - Old Dominion
In a low scoring battle amid rainy and windy conditions, App State fell to Old Dominion 10-3 on Saturday. Our radio crew breaks down the game, plus hear from head coach Dowell Loggains and defensive back Devin Henderson.
Then and Now - Kevin Richardson (2006) and Keaton Braddock (2026)
App State football is back in action this week against ODU and we visit with defensive end Keaton Braddock after his big performance at NC State. Plus, as we honor the 2006 national championship team on Saturday, Kevin Richardson joins the pod to reflect back on one of the most dominant teams in school history. #DSOTDP
Mountaineer Talk - October 6th
As the App State football team prepares to open Sun Belt play against ODU, we chat with head coach Dowell Loggains, LB Carson Sloan, and QB Henry Hasselbeck
Get On The Energy Bus With Caroline Greene
Wake up, wake up, wake up! Bret and Adam get an inside look at the App State volleyball season with high country native Caroline Greene as the team rolls through the heat of conference play. Plus, where would you keep your spare car key? HINT: Not where Bret keeps his. #DSOTDP
The Black & Gold Rewind - NC State
Facing an 18-point deficit at halftime, App State rallied to tie NC State at 31-all midway through the fourth quarter, but the Wolfpack answered with the next 10 points in a 41-31 final at Carter-Finlay Stadium. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as interviews with Dowell Loggains, Carson Sloan and Malachi Singleton.
Racing Toward Raleigh
Bret and Adam preview the upcoming football showdown at NC State with the help of DB Eric Adams. Plus, the men's cross country team is off to a tremendous start in 2026 and the guys discuss the season so far with reigning SBC runner of the week Noah Martinson. #DSOTDP
Mountaineer Talk - September 22nd
We recap the long, but victorious night at The Rock against Charlotte plus preview the trip to Raleigh to face NC State with head football coach Dowell Loggains, CB Khalil Conley, and WR Jackson Grier
The Black & Gold Rewind - Charlotte
App State Football improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2019 with a 26-21 victory over Charlotte on Saturday. Our radio crew brings you the highlights and analysis from the win, plus interviews with Dowell Loggains, Chris Lofton and Dre Walker.
Black Saturday Preview Featuring Ja'Den McBurrows
Bret and Adam get you set for the upcoming football game against Charlotte, but not before recapping another pork cycle during the trip to East Carolina. Plus, the guys review all the other major storylines from our fall sports. #DSOTDP
Mountaineer Talk - September 15
We discuss the win at ECU and look ahead to the game against Charlotte with head coach Dowell Loggains, WR Sam Pickett III, and DB Dre Walker
The Black & Gold Rewind - ECU
App State improves to 2-0 on the season with a 27-24 victory at ECU to complete a 4-0 sweep in the series. Listen back to the full highlights and analysis as well as postgame conversations with Dowell Loggains, Caleb Sandstrom, Devin Henderson and Trigg Lewis.
The ECU Pork-Cast and Rubik's-ing with Soccer's Olivia Simon
As the App State football team gets ready to head east to face the Pirates, Bret and Adam preview the matchup, strategize on their BBQ intake, and chat with DB Jakob Gude. Plus, with the women's soccer team off to a 4-1-2 start, the guys catch up with 4th year player Olivia Simon prior to their final non-conference game against ETSU. #DSOTDP
Mountaineer Talk - September 8th
We recap the opening win over Maine and preview week two at East Carolina with head coach Dowell Loggains, TE Darrin Fugitt, and DE Caleb Sandstrom
The Black & Gold Rewind - Maine
App State Football posted a dominant 55-3 season-opening victory over Maine on Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Listen back to highlights and analysis as well as interviews with head coach Dowell Loggains, quarterback Malachi Singleton and linebacker Alex Mitchell.
IT'S FOOTBALL GAME WEEK - Featuring Darrin Fugitt
The long offseason is finally over and the App State football team plays at The Rock on Saturday against Maine. Bret and Adam break down the matchup and chat with new tight end Darrin Fugitt about his transition to Boone, married life, his amazing movie rating system, and what he expects from this year's offense. #DSOTDP
Mountaineer Talk - September 1st
The season debut of Mountaineer Talk from Rivers Street Ale House features head football coach Dowell Loggains, QB Malachi Singleton and LB Colton Phares
Gone Fishin' with Linebacker Alex Mitchell
Bret and Adam are entering the final weekend of the offseason and discuss how they're planning to spend it. Plus, we get to know football newcomer Alex Mitchell as he shares about who he is on and off the field. #DSOTDP
The Houston Fancher Diaries
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
The Name Game with Ammo Robinson
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
App State Football Media Day Show
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
Celebrity Designer Mitch Purgason
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
The Sun Belt Football Media Day Show
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
Midsummer Chat with Doug Gillin
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
I Am The Number: A Conversation with Teresa Eggers
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
App State's Cup Connection
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
Baseball Brackets and Scorebug Callbacks
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 before the baseball team begins play in the Sun Belt baseball tournament. #DSOTDP
Celebrating May-Cember with Drew DuPont
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
A Legen... Wait For It... Dary Pod with Pitcher Nick DiRito
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
Baseball is Surging and Softball's Macy Hamby Joins
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
Thuggish Ruggish Pod with Charlie Evans
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
CJ Huntley and Football Newcomer Chris Lofton
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
