The Black & Gold Podcast

This is one we recorded a LONG time ago. But it's appropriate that we're releasing it to the public now. In the middle of a time when we all long for App State sports, especially baseball in the spring, we have a great conversation with a great App State pitcher to share. Kaleb is an awesome guy. You'll hear why in this episode.

We're in uncharted territory. App State sports seem to be completely finished for the 2019-2020 academic school year. The Coronavirus is a serious issue and we're glad steps are being taken to solve big problems... but we can still be sad. We break down the 2019-2020 basketball season with Coach Kerns.

The App State football schedule is out! We break it down. We also cover the incredible week App State baseball has had AND the upcoming HOME SBC tournament BASKETBALL game!!!

App State basketball finally has a winning basketball regular season! It's been a long time but this season has been worth it. Also, we talk baseball including App State's thrilling win against a ranked Wake Forest team!

App State and ECU were slated to play football in Charlotte on Saturday, September 4th 2021. Now that game has been moved to Thursday, September 2nd. We break down that game and why it happened. We also discuss the surging men's basketball team and how the ladies have held on to make a push to make the tournament! Finally, we break down the first four Diamond Apps baseball games!

App State baseball is right around the corner. We talk to Skipper Kermit Smith about the upcoming season and what he wants to see from this year's team. We also talk about about continued success of App State men's basketball as they sweep the Texas schools in Boone!

App State women's basketball got a weekend sweep against the Georgia schools and the men completed a 2-1 road trip! Also, Wednesday Feb 5th is National Signing Day! App State has three new players to add to the ranks of new true freshmen. We talk about our recruiting class and how National Signing Day has changed in the last two years.

App State football has nine of ten assistant coaches hired as of this recording. We break down the new football coaches and where we believe they'll end up coaching! Also, App State men's basketball has 11 wins before February for the first time since 2010. We discuss the men and women's basketball program and preview the upcoming games.

App State football legend Jordan Fehr makes his BGP Debut! Jordan has some great stories about how he got to App State, the high points of his career, and what being on this crazy journey of App State football has meant for him. Every App State fan will enjoy this one!

App State men and women's basketball goes 1-3 on the weekend. We discuss the skid the ladies' team is taking and how the men hope to bounce back with some extra rest this week. We also continue our #BGPMailSatchel discussion from LAST week about the 2019 football team? Was it the best ever? What does this season's wild accomplishments mean going forward?

App State football legend Josh Thomas makes his BGP debut! We first spoke with Josh during 2018 fall camp at the start of his junior season. But now Josh is in Texas training for App State's pro day and ready to share some great insights and stories about his time at App State!

App State football is ranked 19th in the AP Poll and we've hit a bump in the road with basketball. But the ladies pulled out a great win against Texas State at home! But the men get swept in the Lone Star State. We talk basketball, a top 20 ranking, and the Football Coaching Staff search!

App State football legend and LT Vic Johnson joins us in the Lounge for his BGP debut! This episode is terrific. Vic is working hard training for Pro Day and he tells some awesome stories and shares his great outlook on his career and best memories.

App State men's basketball went 1-2 at home this weekend which isn't what you want to see. But while we see growing pains, we see growth. We break down what we're seeing in men and women's basketball and discuss the current coaching situation with the football team!

App State legend Collin Reed makes his debut in the BGP Lounge! Collin talks about his favorite memories, his thoughts on 2019's team, and how he got to App State. His mom also makes an appearance!

App State basketball is a different animal this year. After sweeping South Alabama and Troy on the road last weekend, App State played a tough game on the road against NC State, coming up short. But the men have three huge home games coming up. We discuss the state of App State basketball and the upcoming games!

App State basketball legend Matt McMahon joins the BGP Lounge! With all the success Coach McMahon has experienced over the last few years at Murray State, we're very grateful he chose to spend some valuable recruiting time with us. Another App State legend, David Jackson, joins us for this episode as well!

App State football completed their mission by beating UAB and going 13-1 to cap off an incredible and historic season. We break down what happened in New Orleans as well as talking some reaction to hoops!

App State football heads down to New Orleans with new Head Coach Shawn Clark and we're out for blood! Our opponent is UAB and they're looking forward to their first bowl game in the continental US. We talk to UAB Super Fan and host of the G5 Beat podcast, John Duncan, to discuss the game. We also talk to Coach Kerns about the first 10 games of the season!

App State AD Doug Gillin visits the BGP Lounge and talks about all things App State. Shawn Clark, Drink, Bowls, Yosef Club, Facilities, Season Tickets, and much more!

App State legend John Law makes his BGP Lounge Debut! We talk about a range of topics:- Grilled Cheese- Girls Lacrosse - Jerry Moore's last season- Lying about ankle injuries- Camellia Bowl 1 & 2- Nate WoodyWe had a great time hanging out with the Law. You will too!

App State football beat ULLLLLLLL for the 4th time in 15 months to win a 4th straight conference title. OH! And we're going to the New Orleans Bowl! OH!!! AND COACH DRINK IS GONE!!!!#CLARK2020

App State plays for the Sun Belt championship yet again in Boone for the second consecutive year on Saturday. The opponent? The University of LLLLLLLouisiana! We break down this game in the #BGPMailSatchel and have a third visit from ULLLLLLL beat writer Tim Buckley!

App State football went to Troy and took down the Trojans in epic fashion. App State twitter watched together as the Mountaineers all but sealed the deal for a Boone SBC championship game! Oh and we saw a Natalie Portman perfume commercial 817 times during the game. GO Apps!

App State football battles Troy the day after Thanksgiving. Will Troy play spoiler? We ask current Troy student and journalist Scott Watkins! Also we cover basketball's success against UNCC and defeat to ETSU.