Nothin’ But An App State Podcast

On the eve of the 2025 season opener for App State football, Bret and Adam visit with defensive coordinator DJ Smith. #DSOTDP

It's the 2025 season debut of Mountaineer Talk from Rivers Street Ale House in Boone. Join head coach Dowell Loggains along with defensive backs Ja'Den McBurrows and Elijah McCantos as we get ready for the season opener against Charlotte.

You know the athletics competition is heating up when it's a multi-guest episode! We begin by recapping the big opening week for the soccer team. Then, with football training camp in the rearview mirror, Bret and Adam provide their observations from last Saturday's scrimmage and get reaction from linebacker Jaelin Willis (26:10 mark). Finally, we get to know the newest head coaching hire in a conv...

As the App State soccer team kicks off the 2025-2026 athletics season, we visit with sophomore defender Sydney Snowden (15:28 mark). Plus, Bret and Adam bring their usual shenanigans like the 2020 football game against ULM and PS2 video games. #DSOTDP

Kickoff in Charlotte is just weeks away, so Bret and Adam took the opportunity to visit with Miller Yoho from the Charlotte Sports Foundation (12:11 mark) to discuss all the burning (and mayo-related) questions surrounding the season opener at Bank of America Stadium. #DSOTDP

Hear the opening training camp press conference from head coach Dowell Loggains plus Adam Witten's media day show with several new and returning faces on the 2025 App State Football team.

Bret and Adam chat with head football coach Dowell Loggains, DL Shawn Collins, OL Jayden Ramsey and Sun Belt commissioner Keith Gill from New Orleans for the annual Sun Belt football media day. #DSOTDP

In this episode, director of athletics Doug Gillin joins us to discuss what the historic House Settlement means for App State athletics. #DSOTDP

After some time off, Bret and Adam are back to catch up on each other's lives and engage in a tremendous conversation with legendary QB Richie Williams from the 2005 national championship team. #DSOTDP

On the heels of his nomination for the college football hall of fame, Dino Hackett joins the pod to share several stories about his outstanding career at both App State and the NFL. #DSOTDP

Bret and Adam visit with the dynamic defensive end duo from the 2005 national championship team to discuss some of the key moments and stories from the program's first title. #DSOTDP

Bret and Adam get to know Chad Sutton, App State's new volleyball coach and look ahead to the baseball team's trip to the Sun Belt tournament this week. Plus, is it ok for an adult to bring a glove to a baseball game? We discuss while recapping Bret's baseball excursion to Chicago. #DSOTDP

As baseball enters the last series of the regular season, slugger Juan Correa joins the podcast to discuss the team's push toward the postseason. Plus, we recap last week's postseason performances for softball and track and field. Finally, don't forget to tell us why Bret Strelow is a gem in your reviews of the show on your favorite podcast app! #DSOTDP

As softball enters the Sun Belt tournament, we catch up with first team all-conference shortstop Grace Barrett. Plus, the guys discuss highlights of the spring tour, baseball's penultimate regular season series, track's upcoming competition in the conference championships and some cringeworthy moments of embarrassment from their past. #DSOTDP

As he preps for year two with the Tampa Bay Bucs, Tyrek Funderburk joins the pod to review year one in the NFL and reflect on his time in Boone. Plus, Bret recaps the APPSPY's and Adam's boasts about his laser tag heroics. Finally, the guys set the stage for the final weekend of the regular season in softball, baseball's trip to Coastal Carolina and a bid to the postseason NIT for women's tennis....

As the track and field team preps for the Penn Relays this weekend, pole vaulter Matthew Gray joins the podcast to share his experience in Philadelphia so far and the art of pole vaulting. Plus, Bret and Adam review the latest with spring sports, including the start of the tennis conference tournament where App holds the 2-seed and enters on a 10-match winning streak. Finally, Adam recaps his expe...

Fresh off a complete game shutout and a conference player of the week nod, senior pitcher Caleb Cross joins the pod to discuss his sensational performance over his last three starts. We also get into the details of how he battled back from injuries, both serious and silly. Plus, Bret and Adam review the latest with spring sports, recap the Battle At The Rock and preview Adam's upcoming showdown wi...

Bret and Adam welcome NFL veteran and App State football alumnus Sam Martin to discuss his time in Boone and returning to North Carolina as a member of the Carolina Panthers. Plus, the guys set the table for a big sports weekend on the mountain. #DSOTDP

With a 90's themed day for App State softball upcoming on Friday, Bret and Adam nerd out on their formative years. Plus, they visit with softball's Makayla McClain following her offensive outburst at JMU last weekend. #DSOTDP

After a big weekend for App State tennis (despite not winning the doubles points!), we catch up with senior Olwyn Ryan-Bovey to discuss the team's great play of late and how they've enjoyed the latest facilities upgrades. Then, shortly after football pro day, we visit with receiver Kaedin Robinson to find out how he's preparing for the next level. Take a listen to enjoy those conversations and a w...

As the wrestling team settles into Philly for the NCAA championships this weekend, we catch up with Will Miller, who is one of three wrestlers set to compete. Plus, there's a ton happening at the App 105 complex and spring football practice resumes this week. Bret and Adam get you caught up on the latest news as we officially enter springtime! #DSOTDP

It may be spring break on campus, and for Adam, but Bret has plenty to recap in this week's solo pod. Wrestling pulls of a dramatic SoCon tournament championship, men's golf scores another medalist in Myrtle Beach and baseball gets some late inning heroics at home. Hear from several major contributors! #DSOTDP

We recap the Mountaineers loss to Old Dominion in the Sun Belt Tournament as well as dissecting the 2024-25 season and looking ahead to next year. Listen to postgame interviews with Frank Young and Dustin Kerns and highlights from the entire season.

On the day the App State football team opened up spring practice, defensive end Shawn Collins joined the pod to share his thoughts on the 2025 squad and take us behind the scenes of the terrific schedule reveal video. Plus, Bret and Adam get you ready for a big weekend of postseason play for basketball and wrestling. #DSOTDP

Jalil Beaubrun talks about coming to App State and reuniting with Assistant Coach Tanner Smith. Elena Pericic talks about her basketball journey, growing up in Croatia. Head Coaches Dustin Kerns and Alaura Sharp preview the Sun Belt Tournament in Pensacola.