Off The Mountain Podcast

We continue our dive into Apps in the NFL with former All Sun Belt Safety Doug Middleton. We get into his unlikely landing up in Boone, the transition to the Sun Belt Conference and NFL life. We also get an in depth look at his off the field exploits into the mental health space with Dream The Possible and Exta Inc. Enjoy this episode full of laughs and some great insight into one of App State Football's finest! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

We continue our run of Mountaineer greats that have called the NFL home with one of the most dominant defensive players to ever play in both the SoCon and the Sun Belt. Ronald Blair joined us to talk Coach Moore, having his name called in the NFL Draft, sack celebrations and so much more. Blair was not only a dominant force on the field but one of our favorite people to wear the black & gold. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Off The Mountain has made it to the NFL with former App State Offensive Tackle Kendall Lamm. Kendall was a huge part of the transition to the Sun Belt out of Butler High School in Charlotte, NC. We talk about how he was almost destined to be a mountaineer from childhood, Tweetsie Railroad, the different coaches that impacted him and most importantly his love for the City of Boone and Appalachian State University. We also get into the life of an undrafted free agent who is going into his 8th year in the NFL. This was a great time. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

All American & All Sun Belt Linebacker John Law joined us to talk about his time at App State. The journey from Atlanta to Boone. We talk about the linebacker lineage at Appalachian and now his current coaching journey in college football. Law lead the Mountaineer defense through the Sun Belt transition and beyond and we are pumped to follow his journey. Enjoy John Law! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Head Coach of the Georgia State Football Team Shawn Elliott joined us to talk about his 18 years with App State Football, the differences between Coach Jerry Moore and Coach Steve Spurrier. His intensity and love for the game is easy to see and his love for Boone is never ending. He has taken on the unique opportunity to build a Division One football team from the ground up and he is doing a fantastic job. Enjoy Coach Shawn Elliott! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Appalachian State has a strong tradition of preferred walk-on players getting their opportunity and Cedric Baker Boney embodies that. From Wilmington, NC up to Boone he made an impact a great member of App State's great stable of running backs but now back in his hometown in the fitness and outreach world. Ced is a great guy and is only going to continue to do even more amazing things. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Another addition to our Off The Mountain Linebacker room. Karl Anderson joins us to talk about going from preferred walk on to leading the charge of the defense as Appalachian transitioned into the Sun Belt. Karl played a big role on the field, working with the team after graduation and even working in broadcasting. He talks about his love for Appalachian and what he is getting into now living in Charleston, SC. Enjoy Karl Anderson! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Our very first Appalachian State Football Coach joins us! Coach Mark Speir has a unique perspective being on staff for the teams that won three straight national championships and the program changing Michigan win and he back now in a Senior Analyst for Coach Clark. He has some great stories and great insight into what makes Appalachian State so special. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Welcome to 2022! We kick off this year with a guy that made a huge impact for Appalachian on the football field and now he is making an impact on the big screen. Former App State Wide Receiver & Return man CoCo Hillary joins us to obviously talk about the Michigan game but we dive into the changes that have happened in Boone, Coach Moore, his upcoming acting projects and we learned some information that could have altered the trajectory of App State Football as we know it. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

20th Episode! Family has been a huge part of these episodes so far and this episode is no different. Trey Kavanaugh is a former Walk-On Wide Receiver at Appalachian State, the current Head Football Coach at Cuthbertson High School and Hall of Fame Appalachian Coach Jerry Moore's Grandson. Trey has fantastic insights on the rise of the Appalachian State brand, the final years of Coach Moore's coaching career, and his family's relationship with his hometown and school. Please enjoy this fantastic episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Quarterbacks always have great stories and this Appalachian State Record Setting QB lives up to that bill. Logan Hallock was a do it all player for Coach Moore & Satterfield. Aside from his record setting game against WCU in 2012 he played a vital role in all phases of game preparation. A fantastic teammate a great model for all future mountaineers. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

#99 Big Stephen Burns joins the podcast to talk about the life of a defensive lineman at Appalachian State, his relationship with Coach Moore and some of his favorite moments while playing on the mountain. He has a great take on the Sun Belt Transition and what makes Appalachian State special. Enjoy Stephen Burns! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Football consists of three phases and we finally got our first special teamer on the show. Former App State Kicker Drew Stewart joins us to talk about his move from Marshall to Appalachian, breaking records and his unique practice schedule. Drew was apart of some great memories with Coach Moore and Coach Satt and has some of the best stories we've have had so far. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

From Walk-On to CEO! Nate Dorton was a walk-on wide receiver for Appalachian State from 2009-2011. He took his experiences with Coach Moore and a stacked receiver room and is now breaking into the football apparel and equipment industry. Phenom Elite is one of the coolest and most innovative brands around. Dorton has some great stories from his time in Boone and still follows the success of the program today. Enjoy our first CEO interview on Off The Mountain! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Former App State QB Kam Bryant joins us for a great conversation about recruiting, the transfer portal and one of the best things he learned from Coach Jerry Moore. Kam is 1 of 2 Appalachian State QBs to start a game a game at Michigan and he had a front row seat for both years of the transition from the SoCon to the Sun Belt. Please enjoy Kam Bryant! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Former App State Linebacker Brandon McGowan joins us to talk Coach Jones, why Boone is like a paradise and what brought him up to the mountains from Georgia. Brandon also shares with us his thoughts on the move to the Sun Belt and his current life in the medical field working with different kinds of robotics. Brandon was the epitome of the student athlete and it was great catching up with him. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Former Freshman All Conference Linebacker/Safety Michael Frazier joins us to talk his journey from Conway to Boone, why Coastal Carolina will stay Appalachian's little brother for quite some time and what it means to him to go to Appalachian State University. Michael also dives into playing with the legend Armanti Edwards and his relationship with Coach Jerry Moore. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

The first player from the Michigan and FCS National Championship era has joined us. B.J. Frazier went from preferred walk on to contributor on multiple conference championship winning teams in Boone. He joins us to discuss Coach Moore, being a Graduate Assistant for Coach Satterfield and his now impactful role as the Head High School Football Coach at his own Alma Mater. B.J. was a great player and an even better person. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Episode eleven is here with one of the most charismatic and versatile athletes to ever suit up for App State. Tyson Fernandez played both offensive and defensive lines while up on the mountain and helped propel Appalachian through the Sun Belt transition culminating with back to back Camellia Bowl championships. We dive into some great stories, his biggest influences on his time on the mountain and what Appalachian means to him. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

The number 14 means a lot to Appalachian State Football and in this episode we talk to the greatest running back to ever represent the #14 Marcus Cox. Marcus was an integral part of the transition from the SoCon to the Sun Belt and helped establish Appalachian's presence in the FBS that you see flourishing now. He sits now as the all time leading rusher and one of the most impactful players to wear the black & gold. In this episode we go into his recruitment, where he sees App State football heading into the future and what his time on the mountain meant to him. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Episode Nine is here with one of the most competitive people to ever wear the black & gold. Andrew Peacock discusses everything from getting his offer from App State, Coach Moore's last season and how his experience in Boone shaped him into the man he is today. As of the date of this episodes release he is currently the All Time Leader in Career Receptions in the History of Appalachian State Football. Please enjoy Andrew "The Chancellor" Peacock! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Episode eight has arrived with not only one of the most athletic wide receivers to ever put on the black & gold but now one of the rising stars in the College Football coaching world. Tony Washington joins us to talk to the transition from Coach Moore to Coach Satt. We talk about his NFL experience and his rise in the coaching ranks. We talk about the wild ride he went on with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in 2020 and so much more. Please enjoy #15 Tony Washington! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Episode seven is with none other then Number 7 Malachi Jones. Malachi came to Boone at a huge point in life. His time on the mountain means way more than just football but he took his opportunity to see the field early as a freshman and never came off. Starting with a SoCon Conference title and ending with the Camellia Bowl. Malachi took his success Off The Mountain to multiple professional football stops but now fresh off a National Arena League MVP Performance in their Championship game for the Albany Empire he gets to sit back and plan out his next move. Listen for all this and more. Enjoy Malachi Jones! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Episode six is live with former App State Football Team Captain Simms McElfresh. With guest host Tanner Stanfield we deep dive into everything from the journey of walk-on to starting wide receiver to team captain. Simms enlightens us with some of the differences weight room and practice wise beginning with the Satterfield era. He elaborates on what his team in Boone meant to him and how thankful he is for the experience as a whole. Please enjoy Simms McElfresh! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Graham Fisher joins us from NYC to talk all things offensive line. Graham has a unique perspective being a part of the last great SoCon team at Appalachian and was also a part of the first ever bowl win as a member of the FBS. Join us for a ton of great stories, laughs and a ringing endorsement of the Walker School of Business. Please enjoy THE FISH! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Former All-American Linebacker Jeremy Kimbrough joins Cam & Austin to discuss everything from fatherhood to being a huge part of a dominant defense during his time at App State. We continue to give huge shout outs to Coach Moore and Coach Jones as Kimbrough goes through some of the most impactful moments he had on the mountain that paid huge dividends for him Off The Mountain. Please enjoy Jeremy Kimbrough! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Episode 3 of Off The Mountain keeps us on the defensive side of the ball with one half of arguably the best linebacker due in the history of Appalachian State Football. Brandon Grier was an All-Conference Linebacker and one of the hardest hitters we saw during our time in Boone. During this episode we'll talk his recruitment and how current Georgia State Head Coach Shawn Elliott changed BG's life. We'll talk his feelings on the program and where its going and we will dive into his current work in NASCAR. BG was a hell of a linebacker and even better person. Please Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Episode 2 is none other than former Appalachian State Defensive End Deuce Robinson. In this episode Cam & Austin catch up with Deuce on his recruitment up to Appalachian, the move up from the SoCon to the Sun Belt, and to him what makes Boone such a great football town. Huge shout outs inbound to other former student equipment manager Tanner and our old Boss Josh Thompson. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Our very first episode! Listen as we check in with #12 Jamal Londry-Jackson. Jamal was App's main signal caller from 2011 through 2012 and was a constant presence in the App State Equipment Room during his time on the Mountain. We're so pumped to showcase his journey from incoming freshman to an All Conference QB to playing in Europe to now striving to impact his community in ways off the football field. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support

Welcome App State Football fans and sports fans alike to the Off The Mountain Podcast. Listen to App State Alumni Cam & Austin as they introduce themselves and provide a quick intro to the journey we are starting to embark on. Join us on a trek through App State Football history and beyond. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthemountain/support