The Mountaineer Insider

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 her college career.  On this episode, she speaks about her journey from gymnast to pole vaulter, her record-breaking performances, and of course her interests off the track. This podcast is presented by the 3333 Collective, follow all the action and get all updates on all 3333 Collective engagements by following @3333Collective on all social media platforms.

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 Mountaineers. And ahead of her senior season she reflects on her golf journey, speaks on the game as a whole, and opens up about her interests off the course.  This podcast is presented by the 3333 Collective, follow all the action and get all updates on all 3333 Collective engagements by following @3333Collective on all social media platforms.

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 Mountaineers. As the running back detailed his football journey, spoke about the highly anticipated upcoming season, and much more on this incredible episode.  This podcast is presented by the 3333 Collective, follow all the action and get all updates on all 3333 Collective engagements by following @3333Collective on all social media platforms.

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 Mountaineers and has made a major impact, leading App State in points and rebounds per game in their historic season for the ages. In this conversation, he discusses his junior college journey to Boone and all things basketball on this electric, inaugural episode of 2024. This podcast is presented by the 3333 Collective, follow all the action and get all updates on all 3333 Collective engagements by following @3333Collective on all social media platforms.

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 home the SoCon Championship at 157 pounds last season. He's continuing to build on that in his senior season, as the wrestling program is ranked No. 24 in the nation, and on this episode, he discusses all things wrestling and his passions away from the mat. This podcast is presented by the 3333 Collective, follow all the action and get all updates on all 3333 Collective engagements by following @3333Collective on all social media platforms.