Ascending Appalachian

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Ascending Appalachian is a podcast by and about first-year students and their journeys (physical, emotional, and otherwise) to Appalachian State University. Each episode, telling the individual stories of these students, also tells a story of our similarities and commonalities. Follow Ascending Appalachian on all major platforms to join us on a journey up the mountain. We promise it’s worth the trek.

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Molly Edwards 14.03.2025 4:27

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about their journeys to App State. The story in this episode comes from Molly, who will share her story of how she found the right place that checked the most boxes. ⁠Follow Us⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 2 Cover Art by Olivia Gordon

Melanie Quintana 14.03.2025 4:32

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about their journeys to App State. The story in this episode comes from Melanie, who will share her story of how an impactful Spanish teacher in high school led to her applying to App State. ⁠Follow Us⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 2 Cover Art by Olivia Gordon

Madi Bissinger 14.03.2025 4:02

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about their journeys to App State. The story in this episode comes from Madi, who will share her story about considering all of her options and making the best choice for her. ⁠Follow Us⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 2 Cover Art by Olivia Gordon

Luz Marcos-Gonzalez 14.03.2025 3:59

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about their journeys to App State. The story in this episode comes from Luz, who will share her story about choosing App over an out-of-state school because of some family connections. ⁠Follow Us⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 2 Cover Art by Olivia Gordon

Jameson Hodges 14.03.2025 3:57

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about their journeys to App State. The story in this episode comes from Jameson, who will share her story of leaving her hometown and finding a new place to call home. ⁠Follow Us⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 2 Cover Art by Olivia Gordon

Jack Adams 14.03.2025 4:48

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about their journeys to App State. The story in this episode comes from Jack, who will share his story of how he took his time and listened to his friends when deciding what he was going to do after high school. ⁠Follow Us⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 2 Cover Art by Olivia Gordon

Isabella Cato 14.03.2025 4:06

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about their journeys to App State. The story in this episode comes from Isabella, who will share her story about how you need to do what you need to do in order to get what you want. ⁠Follow Us⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 2 Cover Art by Olivia Gordon

Emily Picca 14.03.2025 4:58

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about their journeys to App State. The story in this episode comes from Emily, who will share her story about how coming to App State gave this girl from the Jersey Shore an excuse to buy some cowboy boots. ⁠Follow Us⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 2 Cover Art by Olivia Gordon

Coyt Neagle 14.03.2025 4:09

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about their journeys to App State. The story in this episode comes from Coyt, who will share his story of the lessons that he learned coming from a small high school to Appalachian. ⁠Follow Us⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 2 Cover Art by Olivia Gordon

Angelina Olivares 14.03.2025 4:51

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about their journeys to App State. The story in this episode comes from Angelina, who will share her story about how, even though she grew up in Boone, it was still quite the journey to Appalachian. Follow Us Music by Mat Jones Season 2 Cover Art by Olivia Gordon

Season 2 Trailer 12.03.2025 1:48

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. Season 2 is coming soon! ⁠Follow us! Music by Mat Jones Season 2 Cover Art by Olivia Gordon

Araceli Leon 02.08.2024 6:40

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Araceli, who will share her story of resilience and strength. cw: abusive relationships Follow us! Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Abby Minor 02.08.2024 5:20

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Abby, who will share her story of how her family and a sweatshirt led her to App State. ⁠Follow us! Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Ada Stevens 02.08.2024 4:05

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Ada, who will share her coming up the mountain from Down East and braving the winter weather. ⁠⁠Follow us!⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Carleigh Metz 02.08.2024 5:40

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Carleigh, who will share her story of making the best decision for herself and trusting the process. ⁠⁠Follow us!⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Chloe Sechler 02.08.2024 4:32

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Chloe, who will share her story of basing her major on a TV show. ⁠⁠Follow us!⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Carsyn Sharpe 02.08.2024 5:14

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Carsyn, who will share her story of the impact of her family on finding her home in the mountains. ⁠⁠Follow us!⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Finn Comer 02.08.2024 4:24

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Finn, who will share his story of navigating family dynamics and making the move from the beach to the mountains. ⁠⁠Follow us!⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Hannah Kirchner 02.08.2024 5:55

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Hannah, who will share her story of navigating multiple simultaneous transitions and leaving a little piece of you behind wherever you go. ⁠⁠Follow us!⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner. Ye...

Joshua Littlejohn 02.08.2024 4:14

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Joshua, who will share his story about making the right choice for himself. ⁠⁠Follow us!⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Jack Tumlin 02.08.2024 5:22

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Jack, who will share his story of frustration, flexibility, and triumph. ⁠⁠Follow us!⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Mariana Alfaro Villegas 02.08.2024 4:26

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Mariana, who will share her story of navigating difficult family circumstances to achieve her dreams. cw: mental health struggles ⁠⁠⁠Follow us!⁠⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Otto Smith 02.08.2024 4:20

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Otto, who will share his story of balancing what he wanted and what he needed when deciding on a school. ⁠⁠⁠Follow us!⁠⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Sophie Mann 02.08.2024 4:12

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Sophie, who will share her story of breaking with family tradition and crossing state lines. ⁠⁠⁠Follow us!⁠⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner

Willem Talbot 02.08.2024 4:37

On the Ascending Appalachian podcast, first-year students at Appalachian State University share their stories about how they came to be in Boone, NC. The story in this episode comes from Willem, who will share his story of conducting a vibe check to find his home in the mountains. ⁠⁠⁠Follow us!⁠⁠ Music by Mat Jones Season 1 Cover Art by Hannah Kirchner