Best Appalachian State University Podcasts (2025)

The 2025 Beaver season is turning into a train wreck BUT the boys are back to have some fun and commiserate after the loss to the University of Houston, they hand out a Jackass Award to the Damn Dirty dUcks, and they take a look at this week's opponent, Appalachian State University from North Carolina! Enjoy! Go Beavs!…

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Show #241 (S14:E5) Sept 23rd, 2025: University of Houston 1:14:28

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Well, with the 2025 Civil War in the books, the Boys are back to talk about it and look forward to a new opponent: the University of Houston. We apologize for the audio quality of this show. It sounds tin-ny and echo-ey. We are working on getting a new setup since we are recording LIVE together instead of over Skype. Until next week... GO BEAVS!…

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Show #240 (S14:E4) Sept 16th, 2025: The FINAL Civil War? 59:14

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Well, after a giant pile of dog turd that the Texas Tech game was, Billy and Beej are back to talk Oregon State and Oregon Civil War. Will it be the final? What do Billy and Beej want to see in the future? You'll need to listen to find out! Enjoy! MEATLOAF! MOM! THE MEATLOAF! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #239 (S14:E3) Sept 9th, 2025: Texas Tech Red Raiders! 1:50:30

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Well after a 2nd consecutive disappointing outing to start the 2025 football season, the Beavers will be traveling to Lubbock, Texas to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders! Billy and Beej give their opinions on last week's game against Fresno State, they look take a look at Texas Tech, and they hand out a Jackass of the Week Award to a team that jus…

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Show #238 (S14:E2) Sept 2nd, 2025: Fresno State 1:09:06

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Well, after a disappointing start to the 2025 Beaver Football Season, Billy and Beej are back to talk the game, their trip to the UCF game last week, and just generally meander around this and that! Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #237 (S14:E1) Aug 26th, 2025: Cal, an ACC Opponent?!?!? 1:18:52

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The Boys are BACK for the 2025/26 season and now both are located DEEP Behind Enemy Lines in the Free State of Florida! They have their usual banter, this time face to face, getting ready for the 2025 Pac12 and Oregon State Beaver seasons! Have a listen, won't you? Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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024 Brock Long and Ashley Ward on Response and Resilience 53:24

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On this episode of Find Your Sustain Ability, host Laura England sits down with Dr. Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University and Brock Long, former FEMA administrator and executive chairman of Hagerty Consulting, for a deep dive into the meaning and practice of community resilience. Drawing from their extensive exp…

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Campus Construction Update, March 28, 2025 12:46

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This episode of Campus Construction Update features host Dave Blanks from University Communications in conversation with Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management Nick Katers. They discuss ongoing and upcoming construction projects on campus including the restoration of the campus bell tower chimes, the completion of the new women’s softba…

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023: App State at COP29 52:05

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On this episode of Find Your Sustain Ability, Host Laura England welcomes Dr. Dave McEvoy, professor and chair of the Department of Economics in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University, along with students Nicole Tran, a senior majoring in political science with a concentration in international and comparative politics, and G…

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Show #236 (S13:E18) Feb 18th, 2025: East Bound and Down! 1:30:43

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It's the off season for Beaver Football BUT there is still Beaver sports to talk about! Plus the boys have a never ending diatribe about some stupid crap they are doing. This week listener Danno starts the boys off on an email about the best concert they've ever attended and what band would they love to see at the height of their powers. And after …

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Ep. 14 - Connecting Campus to Nature: The Journey of National Park Ambassadors 30:14

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On this episode, host Dr. Joy James sits down with Madi Heater and Nick Perkins, two passionate students from Appalachian State University who serve as National Park Trust College Ambassadors. As leaders of the App State National Park Trust Club, Madi and Nick share their journeys into outdoor recreation, their love for nature, and their mission to…

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Show #235 (S13:E17) Jan 21st, 2025: Hello 2025! 1:12:13

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The boys FINALLY recorded a show in the new year! And they are at Bee's new place in the Sunshine State! Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #234 (S13:E16) Dec 10th, 2024: Bowl Season 1:19:00

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The 2024 football regular season is over, and now it's on to the Playoffs and the Bowl Season! The Boys are here to talk about it! Listen to them if you dare! They go on about a bunch of dumb stuff, but they are highly entertaining! Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #233 (S13:E15) Dec 3rd, 2024: Championship Week 1:06:23

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The 2024 season didn't end the way the Beavs would have liked, but the Boys are here to talk about it! Plus their normal meanderings, digressions, and general stupidity! Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #232 (S13:E14) Nov 26th, 2024 : Boise State 57:23

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What a GREAT win for the Beavs over the Washington State Cougars! The Boys recap the last week in Beaver sports INCLUDING the exciting 41-38 win in this LIVE IN PERSON recording at the Twin Palms in Windermere Florida! Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #231 (S13:E13) Nov 19th, 2024: Washington State 57:04

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The 2024 season has turned into a flaming pile of crap for the Beaver football team, but fortunately for YOU the boys of the Heinrich Tailgater are here to make it a little bit better! Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #230 (S13:E12) Nov 12th, 2024: Air Force 53:39

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Another disappointing loss for the Beavers this week... BUT the Boys NEVER fail to disappoint! Wait... that's not right... well... just listen to this week's episode and we think you will be rightfully disappointed! Go Beavs! Enjoy!By William P Heinrich

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The HOPE Lab: Prescribing Nature for Wellness 44:25

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Host Gary McCullough interviews three App State faculty members—Dr. Becky Battista, Dr. Rich Christiana, and Dr. Joy James—about their work promoting outdoor physical activity and health. They discuss their interdisciplinary research in the fields of exercise science, public health, and recreation management, emphasizing the health benefits of outd…

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Campus Construction Update, November 6, 2024 17:09

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On this latest episode, University Communications' Dave Blanks sits down with Nick Katers, App State’s associate vice chancellor of facilities management, to talk about the new addition to Peacock Hall — home of the largest undergraduate College of Business in the University of North Carolina System. The two discuss the history of the Walker Colleg…

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Show #229 (S13:E11) Nov 5th, 2024: San Jose State 54:48

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The 2nd BYE week for the Beavs is in the books and HOPEFULLY the Beaver defense has healed up and gotten some players back! So the boys update this weeks Beaver sports news and talk a little bit about those Damn, Dirty dUcks. GO Beavs! Enjoy!By William P Heinrich

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Show #228 (S13:E10) Oct 29th, 2024: BYE Week #2 1:03:21

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Well the Cal game was a steaming pile of crap! But the boys talk about it, briefly, and then move on to other things! Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #227 (S13:E9) Oct 22nd, 2024: Cal Berkely 1:05:43

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The Beavs looked better against UNLV than the Boys thought they would, but a loss is a loss.... So, in this episode the Boys recap the UNLV game, they talk Beaver sports, and Beej picks an Aerosmith song that he enjoys the innuendo of. Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #226 (S13:E8) Oct 15th, 2024: UNLV 1:02:58

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Injuries on defense REALLY caught up with the Beavs this week losing in Reno to Nevada 42-37. BUT, the Boys are back with some humor, Beaver sports talk, and a great version of the 1st Aerosmith song EVER to get you through this week. Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #225 (S13:E7) Oct 8th, 2024: Nevada Reno 1:05:12

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The Beavs rallied to win a 2OT THRILLER against Colorado State last week, and this week they head to the Biggest Little City in the World to take on the WolfPack of Nevada Reno! Billy and Beej talk all things Beaver sports, Beej has an AC issue, and they listen a little known Aerosmith tune! Enjoy! Go Beavs!…

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Show #224 (S13:E6) Oct 1st, 2024: Colorado State 1:16:16

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The Beavs had last week off, the Billy and Beej are still here to update the world of Oreogn State fall sports, the Treacherous 10 that left the Pac, and digress into discussions on a Hula Chick-fil-A and The Grove at Ole Miss... Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #223 (S13:E5) Sept 24th, 2024: BYE Week #1 1:04:28

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The Beavs beat Purdue with a punishing ground game and the boys are here to talk about it. Plus they get up to their usual tomfoolery. Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Ep. 13 - Haley Toy & Gary Huey - Leave No Trace 53:27

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On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity podcast, host Dr. Joy James interviews Subaru Leave No Trace (LNT) traveling team members Haley Toy and Gary Huey. The couple shares their personal journeys into outdoor recreation, how they became passionate about the outdoors through a college experience in Yosemite, and their current work educating peo…

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Show #222 (S13:E4) Sept 17th, 2022: Purdue (or don't!) 1:06:10

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It was a WEIRD and disappointing Civil War, but Billy and Beej are here to talk about it. They go into a FASCINATING discussion on toilet paper (who knew saw that coming?!?!?!) among their usual digressions and rants! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #221 (S13:E3) Sept 10th, 2024: Civil War! 58:32

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The Beavs posted a shut out at San Diego State last wee, and the boys recap it along with their usual ramblings and digressions! This week brings those damn, dirty dUcks to Reser and the 2024 version of CIVIL WAR! Go Beavs! Enjoy!By William P Heinrich

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022 Carla Ramsdell on Cooking with Purpose 38:53

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Host Laura England welcomes Carla Ramsdell to the studio for a discussion of sustainability and cooking. Carla is a practitioner in residence in Appalachian State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy. With a background in physics, mechanical engineering, and 17 years of experience as a thermodynamic design and test engineer, Carla integrates susta…

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Show #220 (S13:E2) Sept 3rd, 2024: San Diego State 1:05:18

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The Beavs started off the 2024 season with a solid win against Idaho State, and this week they travel south to take on San Diego State. Billy & Beej talk about the past game, the upcoming game, and listen to some F.I.N.E. music! Enjoy! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #219 (S13:E1) Aug 27th, 2024: Idaho State? 1:01:00

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The boys are BACK for the 2024 Beaver Football season! With the retirement for the time being of the Heinrich Tailgater game day activities, Billy & Beej move forward with more fun and frivolity to kickoff the season against Idaho State! Go Beavs! Enjoy!By William P Heinrich

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Campus Construction Update, August 16, 2024 12:09

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Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management Nick Katers and Vice Provost of Academic Program Development and Strategic Initiatives Mike McKenzie join University Communications’ Dave Blanks in studio to discuss Edwin Duncan Hall’s use as a space for art classes during the 2024-25 academic year, as well as the opening of the Holmes Drive Parki…

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021: Britt Wray on the age of climate anxiety 37:52

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Host Laura England welcomes Dr. Britt Wray, a researcher and storyteller focused on the mental health impacts of climate change. Dr. Wray, the director of the Circle program at Stanford Psychiatry, explores the intersection of climate science, psychology, and communication. Dr. Wray shares her journey navigating interdisciplinary fields, including …

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Campus Construction Update, July 16, 2024 17:55

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Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management Nick Katers and Vice Provost of Academic Program Development and Strategic Initiatives Mike McKenzie join University Communications' Dave Blanks in studio to discuss progress on the second-floor renovation of App State's Hickory campus, as well as the finishing touches that are being applied to the…

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Ep. 12 - Grayson Smith - Journey Inward: Emotional Growth Through Outward Bound 37:29

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On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Grayson Smith. Outward Bound plated a pivotal role in Grayson's outdoor and personal development. Throughout Grayson's time in the program they faced setbacks and challenge…

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020: Katrin Klingenberg on high-performance passive building 37:05

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“Find Your Sustain Ability” host Laura England, associate director of App State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (“Pathways to Resilience”) and practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Sustainable Development, talks with 2024 Appalachian Energy Summit keynote speaker Katrin Klingenberg, co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit Phius (Pass…

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Alan Needle: The Neuromechanics & Rehabilitation of Chronic Ankle Instability and Other Injuries 33:14

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Dr. Alan Needle, Professor in the Departments of Rehabilitation Sciences and Public Health & Exercise Science, discusses his research on the neuromechanics of chronic ankle instability and its implications for a broader array of injuries, including injuries to the ACL. His research has investigated regulation of muscle tone in unstable ankles, neur…

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Campus Construction Update, June 14, 2024 17:58

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App State Director of Planning, Design and Construction Jeff Pierce and University Interior Designer Jacki McGuire join University Communications' Dave Blanks in studio to discuss a number of ongoing campus construction and renovation projects at App State, including renovations to Edwin Duncan Hall and the University Post Office. TRANSCRIPT Dave B…

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Campus Construction Update, April 22, 2024 18:27

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Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management Nick Katers and Vice Provost of Academic Program Development and Strategic Initiatives Mike McKenzie join Dave Blanks in studio to discuss the renovation of Wey Hall. TRANSCRIPT Dave Blanks: Hey folks, how's it going? I'm Dave Blanks from University Communications and this is the campus constructio…

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Show #218 (S12:E19) Apr 9th, 2024: No More Twin Pines... 44:53

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It's April and the boys are back for a new show and some news concerning Twin Pines Vineyards and the future of the Heinrich Tailgater. They also talk Beaver sports news and listen to a moving Willie Nelson/Ray Charles duet from the early 80's... Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Show #217 (S12:E18) Mar 6th, 2024: You're the BEST! 1:06:55

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Its time for a March show since the Boys missed February all together. But the are back with some Winter Sports updates, some fun, some digressions, and a lot of the usual Billy & the Beej shtick! Go Beavs!By William P Heinrich

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Leah Hamilton: Universal Basic Income 30:12

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Dr. Leah Hamilton is a Professor in the Department of Social Work at Appalachian State University. She is currently working with close to 1.5 million dollars in external and internal grant funding; she has published one solo authored book with Palgrave MacMillan and co-authored a second book with NASW press; she has published 28 peer-reviewed artic…

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Ep. 11 - Mary Bowman - A Rec Management Podcast inside a Podcast 40:37

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On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Mary Bowman. While a student, Mary created a podcast called "Mumbling Mountaineer Minutes," wherein she explored Student Perceptions of Physical Activity Incorporated into …

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Show #216(S12:E17) Jan 9th, 2023: Cheaters or Traitors? 1:14:44

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So the 2023/24 Bowl season has THANKFULLY come to an end, and with yesterdays Football Bowl Championship game, the boys try to decide who they're rooting for: the Cheaters or the Traitors? Plus the delve into the current Beaver sports news and listen to a record setting song from the early 1990's! Go Beavs!…

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Show #215 (S12:E16) Dec 20th, 2023: Merry Christmas! 1:26:19

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Well here's a treat for your Christmas stocking from the boys (better than a lump of coal). Billy & Beej talk about the Pac2 court decision (it ain't over yet). the announced mostly complete 2024 football schedule, and just bemoan the state of college football, the transfer portal and NIL! Go Beavs and Merry Christmas from the Heinrich Tailgater!…

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Ep10 - Britan Sides - Empowering Outdoor Exploration 35:03

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On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Britan Sides about their time at App State and more specifically the huge impact working at Outdoor Programs had on their life. Show Notes UREC Outdoor Programs Outdoor Equ…

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Show #214 (S12:E15) Dec 5th, 2023: AtThis Moment... Everything is Effed! 1:15:00

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Washington won the last Pac12 Championship (as we have known it), and now its BOWL SEASON! And the Beavs get(?) to travel to El Paso and face their old rival Notre Dame in the Sun Bowl after Christmas! Oh, and the portal is opening and everyone is leaving... maybe? Or maybe not... BUT, the Beaver Men's soccer team is in the final 4! Enjoy! GO BEAVS…

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Show #213 (S12:E14) Nov 28th, 2023: Pac12 Championship... Happy Trails... 1:37:12

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Well what a CRAPPY WEEKEND! The Civil War was... crap! The news Saturday morning was... CRAP! And the boys are here to talk all about it! It's kind of a Tuesday morning Beaver Therapy Session... Jonathon is gone to Michigan State, and everything looks bleak... but, Beavers Are Builders... Have a listen and enjoy! GO BEAVS!…