The Mountaineer Insider
The Mountaineer Insider podcast is an avenue for Appalachian State fans and patrons to get an in-depth look into the qualities that make our student-athletes special and unique. We are really excited to have the opportunity to use this platform to show you all what is inside these athletes offer both inside and out of their athletic arenas.
This podcast is sponsored by the 3333 Collective that is made up of a group of supporters committed to providing engagement opportunities for student-athletes, ultimately enhancing the lives of these hard-working athletes.
Join host and App State football alum Kaiden Smith along with some of Appalachian State's most accomplished student-athletes, as they discuss a variety of relevant topics in the world of sports and beyond.
Episodes
16 episodes
Episode 16: Ava Studney
On the 16th episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State pole vaulter Ava Studney.Ava sits atop the App State school record books for both indoor and outdoor pole vault just two years into ...
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Episode 15: Layla Meric
On the 15th episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State women's golf student-athlete Layla Meric.Layla is fresh off of the Sun Belt Championship where she posted the highest score for the M...
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Episode 14: Anderson Castle
On the 14th episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State football student-athlete Anderson Castle.Anderson is a Boone, North Carolina native who lived out his dream playing for the Mountaine...
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Episode 13: Trey'Von Spillers
Welcome to Season 2! On the 13th episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State men's basketball student-athlete Trey'Von Spillers.Trey'Von is in the midst of his first season with the Mountai...
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Episode 12: Tommy Askey
On the 12th episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State wrestling student-athlete Tommy Askey.Tommy is fresh off of his best year with the Mountaineers, boasting a 30-13 record and taking h...
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Episode 11: Myles Tate
On the 11th episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State men's basketball student-athlete Myles Tate.Myles joined the Mountaineers this season following his career at Butler, playing a pivot...
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Episode 10: Noah Hannon
On the 10th episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by former Appalachian State football student-athlete Noah Hannon.Noah was a former standout during his playing days with the Mountaineers but is now on th...
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Episode 9: Nate Johnson
On the ninth episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State football student-athlete Nate Johnson.Nate is having an outstanding true freshman year for App State, leading the team in sacks and ...
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Episode 8: Calbert Guest
On the eighth episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State cross country and track student-athlete Calbert Guest.Year after year at App State Cal continued to improve in all his events, whic...
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Episode 7: Addie Clark
On the seventh episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State field hockey student-athlete Addie Clark.Addie is fresh off of a superb senior season and returned this year to help lead the Moun...
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Episode 6: Maya Winterhoff
On the sixth episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State volleyball student-athlete Maya Winterhoff.Maya gives listeners a detailed breakdown of her intriguing volleyball origin ...
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Episode 5: Kayt Houston
On the fifth episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State softball student-athlete Kayt Houston.Kayt details her softball journey while revealing how her positive mindset, attitude, and out...
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Episode 4: Tyrek Funderburk
On the fourth of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State football student-athlete Tyrek Funderburk.Tyrek breaks down his journey from Richmond to App State as he works towards his first foo...
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Episode 3: Austin St. Laurent
On the third episode of The Mountaineer Insider podcast host Kaiden Smith is joined by Appalachian State baseball student-athlete Austin St. Laurent.Austin talks about his transition transferring from East Carolina to App State, ...
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