Best Appalachian State Sports Podcasts (2025)

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Western North Carolina is Open for Business & Opening a Business in Post-Helene Times 40:15

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#WNCOpenforBusiness week rolls continues throughout Western North Carolina, and this intentional effort to bring people to the region got quite the boost from the State's First Family. On this week's Mind Your Business, we recap North Carolina First Lady Anna Stein's visit to Watauga and Ashe counties on Monday, June 2nd, which included the canoe t…

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The Battery Mates Edition 1:10:55

12h ago1:10:55

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Appalachian baseball players Caleb Cross and Braxton Church join us and tell stories about their baseball careers and educate us on the economics of the death penalty.

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Julia Sheehan - Finding Strength and Peace on the Appalachian Trail, Through Yoga, and in Her Memoir 1:20:07

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana sit down with thru-hiker and author Julia Sheehan to unpack her transformative 2,190-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail. Julia opens up about the emotional and physical challenges of the hike, the experience of documenting it on social media, and the unexpected impact of going viral. She shares insights from her…

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Neko Mulally – The Goal is the Same: How to Go Fastest from Start to Finish 1:17:21

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Interview with Neko Mulally – The Goal is the Same: How to Go Fastest from Start to Finish This week, Kristian and Paul sit down with the one and only Neko Mulally — professional downhill racer, bike designer, commentator, and Team Owner of Frameworks Racing. Neko is a true powerhouse in the world of downhill mountain biking, and we were thrilled t…

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Riley Brady Is on Fire: Big Wins, Heat Training, and a Shot at Western States 40:13

3d ago40:13

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Riley Brady is having one hell of a season. In this episode of The Buzz, host Buzz Burrell sits down with one of the hottest names in ultrarunning just weeks before they line up at Western States. Fresh off course record wins at the Black Canyon 100K and Quad Rock 50 Mile—not to mention a scorching-fast victory at the Javelina 100—Riley shares what…

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Episode 1,033: VCU head coach Phil Martelli, Jr. 20:27

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Coach Martelli joins MTM to discuss his move from Bryant University to VCU. He led the Bulldogs to the NEC championship and their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. After five seasons on the coaching staff, he took over the program in 2023. We spotlight the move to VCU, a program that went to the Final Four in 2011. Topics of Discussion Inclu…

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Updating the State Budget and Helene Recovery Bill Progress & Recapping Vision Northwest North Carolina 40:00

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As schools around the region wrap-up their end-of-year testing, perhaps it's only fair for the adults to have some math reintroduced into their lives! On this week's Mind Your Business, we provide the latest update from Jones Street, where members of the NC General Assembly are simultaneously considering Part II of the Disaster Recovery Act of 2025…

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Mount Whitney: An In-Depth Hiker’s Guide to Climbing the Tallest Peak in the Lower 48 States 1:02:47

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana dive into the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of hiking Mount Whitney—the tallest peak in the contiguous United States. Both Jen and Dyana have successfully summited Mount Whitney and have unique perspectives to share about their trips, with Jen tackling the summit via the Pacific Crest Trail and Dyana using the fa…

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Donut Hole 1: What can Mountain Bike Coaches Learn from Mountaineering Guides? 19:06

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Donut holes are the “missing piece” at the center of the pastry. Our Donut Hole “Mini-sodes” are short, bonus content that focus in on a single idea. This first one asks the question “what can mountain bike coaches learn from Mountaineering Guides?” In this field recording, Kristian sits down with Josh Whitmore, Apprentice Rock and Alpine Guide, an…

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Episode 1,032: Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns 12:18

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Appalachian State lost five of its last six games to end the season, so Coach Kerns will want to see ASU start at a high level when November rolls around. Kerns enters his seventh season in Boone, NC, where he has built the Apps into a contender. Just a year ago, App State won the Sun Belt regular season with 27 wins and won the league tournament i…

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Episode 1,031: UMass head coach Frank Martin 30:44

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Coach Martin is a proven winner who analyzes the depths of college basketball when we discuss the Minutemen’s move into the MAC. He has turned his roster over with 10 new players for the 2025-26 season, which allows the program to look for only its second NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998. Martin has 335 career wins. He took Kansas State to the…

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Episode 1,030: UL Monroe head coach Phil Cunningham 17:04

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Coach Phil Cunningham assumes the head coaching position at UL Monroe as the Warhawks come off a 7-25 campaign. They finished the season with only eight scholarship players while trying to navigate the difficult waters of the Sun Belt Conference. Phil discusses the transition into the head coaching chair as he was the associate head coach in ’24-25…

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Boonerang 2025 & the Arts Economy 41:41

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This week's Mind Your Business leads off with an important update regarding the Blue Ridge Parkway. Summer and fall travelers love a good festival as much as local residents enjoy the influence and entertainment the arts bring to the High Country. Mark Freed, Director of Cultural Resources for the Town of Boone, previews Boonerang 2025, and provide…

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Nicole Snell - Self-Defense, Solo Empowerment, and Building Confidence in the Backcountry 1:08:48

15d ago1:08:48

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana sit down with Nicole Snell—a powerhouse in personal safety, self-defense, and solo adventure. As the CEO of Girls Fight Back, Nicole is a dynamic speaker, educator, and advocate known for empowering women and marginalized communities, especially in outdoor and travel settings. She shares her journey from a successful …

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John Kelly on Barkley, Balance, and the Appalachian Trail FKT 44:59

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What does it take to finish the Barkley Marathons—not once, but three times? And what kind of person dreams of spending 40 straight days trying to break the Appalachian Trail FKT? This week on The Buzz, Buzz Burrell sits down with ultrarunner, data scientist, and father of four John Kelly. Known for his legendary Barkley finishes, the self-invented…

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Episode 1,029: Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby 12:33

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Coach Martin Ingelsby has built Delaware into a solid program; after a tough regular season, the Blue Hens moved into the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament and won four games in a row before losing a tough 76-72 decision to UNC Wilmington in the championship. Delaware moves into Conference USA on July 1. Coach Ingelsby discusses his ideas on …

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Episode 1,028: Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff 19:30

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Coach Senderoff returns to Marching to Madness after the Golden Flashes finished third in the MAC and took two wins over St. Bonaventure and Stanford in the NIT. Kent has won over 20 games in nine of Coach Senderoff’s 14 seasons, and the program continues to have a tough defensive mindset. Kent State and Akron have become a major basketball rivalry…

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Performance Factors & The Difference Between Pros vs Joes 1:28:00

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Getting better at mountain biking is all about performance. Often in mountain bike coaching, we focus on skills as a target to improve performance. While this approach may be effective in some cases, technical skills may not be the factor holding a rider back. We call these factors the performance factors, and they impact riders differently dependi…

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Episode 1,027: Ole Miss head Chris Beard 15:27

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Coach Chris Beard is back on MTM as the Rebels picked off 24 wins and made it to the Sweet 16 and they were a key competitor in the SEC. Coach Beard was named the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year and led four teams into the NCAA Tournament in his nine seasons as a head coach. This was the Rebels second appearance in the Sweet 16 and the first …

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Vision Northwest North Carolina Preview & A Look at Tourism from a Local Operator's Perspective 43:27

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The 6th-annual Vision Northwest North Carolina economic development summit is just around the corner and will feature a visit and remarks from North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt. On this week's Mind Your Business, we set the context for the discussion and preview some of the presentations and panels. Much has been discussed about touris…

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Sheet of Death 56:43

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Appalachian State baseball has its final regular season series to determine seeding for the SBC tournament. Big C has the sheet of death to break down different scenarios of how Appalachian can break into the top 5.

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Scout & Frodo - The Legendary Journey of the Pacific Crest Trail's Most Remarkable Trail Angels 1:46:45

22d ago1:46:45

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana sit down with two of the most cherished figures in long-distance hiking: Barney and Sandy—better known on the trails as Scout and Frodo. At 73 years old, Scout recently completed the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail, adding to an already staggering list of accomplishments including the Triple Crown of Hiking: the Appalachian …

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Episode 1,026: UNLV head coach Josh Pastner 12:30

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Coach Josh Pastner visits “Marching to Madness” once again as he is the first-year head coach at UNLV after two years at ESPN, where he was a solid color analyst in the studio and on the sidelines. Coach Pastner brings 276 career victories to the Thomas & Mack Center as he rebuilds the roster, where he added 13 new players to his first squad. He br…

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Episode 1,025: South Florida head coach Bryan Hodgson 10:44

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Coach Bryan Hodgson comes to Tampa to lead the USF Bulls after spending two years as the head coach at Arkansas State, where the Red Wolves obviously played his up-tempo style and averaged about 63 field goal attempts per game in those two seasons. Coach Hodgson worked with one of the best offensive coaches in the game as he was Nate Oats’ assistan…

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The Economics of the Blue Ridge Parkway - May 8, 2025 47:22

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Celebrated for its scenic beauty and connections to Appalachia culture, the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina and serves as the longest linear park in the United States. While its footprint is massive, it's impacts are felt on a hyper-local level, with communities uniquely imprinting themselves toward the 16…

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Episode 1,024: Colorado State head coach Ali Farokhmanesh 18:33

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Coach Ali Farokhmanesh will begin his first season at Colorado State after he worked as Coach Niko Medved’s assistant for the past seven seasons. We get into lots of excellent analytical and philosophical discussions and chat about players we will see with the Rams. Coach has been key in his development of players and orchestrating in-game situatio…

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Coaching vs. Instruction: The Next Evolution 1:11:31

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Are mountain bike coaching and instructing the same thing? How are they similar? Why are the different? Does it matter? If so what does this mean for the mountain bike industry? In this episode Paul and Kristian take on this questions to discover how the answers impact the impact we have as coaches and instructors. In this show: Paul and Kristian e…

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Episode 1,023: Richmond head coach Chris Mooney 12:57

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Coach Chris Mooney joins us once again on “Marching to Madness,” where we discuss his general ideology of the Spiders and the college game. Coach Mooney started 107 games in four years as a guard at Princeton for Coach Pete Carril. He still ranks 20th in points scored with 1,071 while he was a captain of the Tigers for two seasons. Richmond will wo…

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Tia Banks - Summiting Volcanoes and the Quest to Help Others Build Resilience 1:09:34

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana sit down with Tia Banks — motivational speaker, resilience expert, mountaineer, and mental health advocate. Tia is on a mission to help students and educators build resilience and push through the heavy weight of anxiety and depression. She’s climbed some of the world’s tallest volcanoes, including Mount Kilimanjaro i…

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Episode 1,022: Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg 17:06

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Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg ripped nets and lit up scoreboards when he played at Iowa State He then perfected a 10-year career in the NBA, where he shot a career 39.6 percent from three. Hoiberg’s Cornhuskers ended with 21 wins, taking victories over UCF, Boise State, Georgetown, and Arizona State in the College Basketball Crown. Coach Hoiberg…

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Brian Metzler on Trail Running’s Media Evolution 45:28

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🎉 Shoutout to our sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Dirtbag Bar—real fuel made with real food. No mystery syrups, no gut bombs, just tasty, trail-tested ingredients. Get 20% off with code ULTRADIRTBAG20 at checkout. Trail and ultrarunning have never had more reach and attention. In this episode of The Buzz, host Buzz Burrell sits down with…

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Episode 1,021: Louisiana head coach Quannas White 13:33

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Coach Quannas White came to Louisiana from Houston, where he was a major key to the Cougars’ success and their appearance in the national championship game this season. Coach White is a native of New Orleans and played for Coach Kelvin Sampson at Oklahoma, where he helped lead the Sooners to the Final Four in 2002 and the Elite Eight in 2003. White…

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Mind Your Business - The Business of Growing & Producing in Watauga County 39:48

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Agriculture has always been an influential contributor to Watauga County's economic performance. In its 2024 statistics report, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture reported $13.85 million in cash receipts generated by Watauga County farms, with an additional $5 million in economic impact coming from Watauga County Christmas Tree growers. T…

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Nora Fierman - Endurance Athlete on Bikepacking in Africa, Skiing in Mexico, and Founding Neve: Food for Athletes 1:05:31

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana sit down with endurance athlete Nora Fierman. Nora has skied and mountain biked around the entire world, including places like Mexico, Lesotho (Southern Africa), Canada, and France. She shares stories from her experience in the Breck Epic which is a 6 day mountain biking stage race in Colorado as well as a forever lif…

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Episode 1,020: Columbia head coach Kevin Hovde 14:10

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Coach Kevin Hovde recently cut the nets in San Antonio as he was coach Todd Golden’s offensive coordinator at Florida, as the Gators took a 65-63 victory over the Houston Cougars for the NCAA Tournament Championship. Coach Hovde returns to Columbia, where he was on Coach Kyle Smith’s staff from 2011-2016. He was an excellent hire by Lions brass wit…

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Episode 1,019: Wofford head coach Dwight Perry 15:32

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Wofford went on the three-game gauntlet in the Southern Conference Tournament as the Terriers cut down the nets in Asheville, NC, after a 92-85 SoCon Finals win over Furman. We discuss some strategy, basketball philosophy, and more on the 1,019th episode of MTM. We discuss Corey Tripp, Kyler Filewich, and Southern Conference basketball. Topics of D…

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Episode 1,018: Florida State head coach Luke Loucks 26:36

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First-season head coach Luke Loucks returns to Florida State where he appeared in 136 games in his four seasons and recorded 391 assists, tenth best in Seminoles history. Coach Loucks developed an in-depth career as an NBA assistant with the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Phoenix Suns as he will use an impressive transition game with …

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Mind Your Business - Building A Brighter Future for After School Care in Watauga County - April 24, 2025 49:07

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The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Watauga County Economic Development Commission see access to quality and affordable childcare as one of the top economic development priorities in our region. Western Youth Network is in the public phase of fundraising for a project that would provide a significant boost to afterschool and out-of-school ca…

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The German Strain 47:26

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Caleb Cross continues his dominance and so does the Appalachian State University Offensive Line with German heritage.

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The Beneficial Power of the Alter Ego 30:20

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana explore the power of creating an alter ego—and how it can help you land your dream job, break bad habits, or even conquer a thru-hike. When life gets tough, stepping into an alter ego can help you get out of your own way and tap into strengths you already have. They share how their own trail personas carried them thro…

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The Evolution of Anton Krupicka: From Minimalist to Mountain Philosopher 1:01:04

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Anton Krupicka never set out to become an icon. But with a string of legendary performances in the early 2000s, including back-to-back wins at Leadville and a second-place finish in the epic 2010 Western States, plus a starring role in Unbreakable, he did. In this episode, Buzz and Anton sit down for a reflective, raw, and deeply insightful convers…

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Episode 1,017: Former Kentucky star Tony Delk 21:14

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Tony Delk makes his first appearance on the courts here on “Marching to Madness”. The former Kentucky and NBA three-point shooter is now a scout for the Dallas Mavericks and hosts the Tony Delk Basketball Academy (tonydelk.com) in the Atlanta area. This is an analytical discussion on Tony’s philosophies with the three-point shots, and he also looks…

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Mind Your Business - Time to Get on the Water - Western North Carolina's Restored River Economy 39:42

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Who are the two people that have the most impact on the High Country's outdoor economy? Mother Nature and Old Man Winter! Our opportunities for recreation are not only a magnet for visitors, but they are also a core component of the quality of life that makes this region so attractive to residents. On this week's Mind Your Business, we hear the lat…

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Anthony Porter – 4x American Ninja Warrior on Archery, Wilderness Prep, and His Wildly Entertaining Outdoor Education 1:20:57

2M ago1:20:57

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In our latest episode, we sit down with athlete, author, and outdoor enthusiast Anthony Porter—a true multi-hyphenate known for his skills in archery, knife throwing, and parkour. These days, Anthony is best known for his educational and entertaining outdoor videos that explore nature conservation, wildlife, and survival skills. Anthony opens up ab…

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…with that being said… 58:37

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The Transfer Portal is in full force and Appalachian State baseball wins another SBC weekend series! With that being said, enjoy this week’s episode.

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The Sir Walter Raleigh Edition 33:50

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Appalachian State baseball and softball are coming off successful weekends and football has its first spring game since 2019!

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Mind Your Business - What Do the Economic Ups and Downs Mean for My High Country Business? - April 10, 2025 42:05

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Since when did the stock market start following the High Country weather pattern? If you don't like what you see, wait a few days! The economic ups and downs of today have an impact on the stability and predictability many High Country businesses. On this week's Mind Your Business, we examine the long-term impacts from the daily financial volatilit…

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Cam Bostock - Reliving the Adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail, Te Araroa, Kilimanjaro, and the Australian Bush 1:32:53

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with Australian adventurer and thru-hiker Cam Bostock—best known for his stunning outdoor exploration videos and epic long-distance hikes. Based in Western Australia, Cam has taken on some of the world’s most iconic trails, including New Zealand’s 1,864-mile Te Araroa Trail, the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PC…

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Part Two: The Most Influential Runner in History - A Conversation with Frank Shorter 55:47

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Buzz continues his conversation with the man at the center of a pivotal moment in running history. Did you know that, not long ago, athletes risked losing their amateur status—and their shot at the Olympics—if they accepted any form of payment? Even something as simple as having someone buy you lunch could get you banned. This system, known as “sha…

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Mind Your Business - The Howard Street Project is Happening! - April 3, 2025 37:22

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Boone is soon to check another long-discussed project off the list! On this week's Mind Your Business, we share the details of the Howard Street Revitalization Project, including information about the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for April 14th. Lane Moody, Director of the Downtown Boone Development Association discusses project details, commu…