The Pleasures of Poetry & Teaching: A Conversation with Adrian Rice

Research, Resources, & (Vinyl) Records: A Conversation with Mark Coltrain

In this episode, I have a conversation with Mark Coltrain, Associate Professor & First Year Experience Librarian at Appalachian State University. We talk about the rewards and importance of solid research not just for students but for everyone. We also discuss Nora Krug's Belonging (this year's Common Reading selection at App State) and Mark's interest in vinyl records and how both involve–wait for it–research!

The Pleasures of Poetry & Teaching: A Conversation with Adrian Rice

In this episode, I travel to Ireland....well, not really. Kind of. Join me as I spend time with friend & colleague Adrian Rice, App State First Year Seminar Lecturer...and Irish poet!

Canada, hamburgers, hockey, comics, microbiology, & General Education: A Conversation with Dr. Ted Zerucha

In this episode, I have a conversation with friend and colleague Dr. Ted Zerucha, the Director of the General Education program at Appalachian State University.

Talking Birds & Books with App State student Adrianna Nelson

In this episode, I talk with biology major & ornithology researcher Adrianna Nelson about birds she's researching and books she's reading...

A Conversation with Dr. Rick Klima, Director of First Year Seminar at App State

In this episode, I talk with friend & colleague Dr. Rick Klima, Director of First Year Seminar at Appalachian State University. Our conversation ranges from the German Enigma Machine to living & learning in a pandemic and post-pandemic world, and the Beatles. Join us!