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Dave by the Bell

Sometimes fun, sometimes serious podcast of impromptu conversations with students and Appalachian State University’s own Dave Blanks.

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Dave by the Bell: Student Sustainability
Dave by the Bell: Student Sustainability
April 28, 2022

Discover App State students' favorite ways to practice sustainability.

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Dave by the Bell: Thanksgiving 2021
Dave by the Bell: Thanksgiving 2021
Nov. 19, 2021

UComm's Dave Blanks interviews Appalachian State University students to find out what they are thankful for.

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Dave by the Bell: Welcome Back!
Dave by the Bell: Welcome Back!
Sep. 3, 2021

Students are back and so is Dave by the Bell. How'd that first week of classes treat you?

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University Communication’s own Dave Blanks wanders the earth over in search of answers to all of life’s questions... great and small. Okay, so he mainly stays on Appalachian State University’s campus... he still wanders though... and he definitely wonders as he wanders. Listen for silly asides and revolutionary revelations. Priceless.

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  • Student Sustainability
    Student Sustainability

    Discover App State students' favorite ways to practice sustainability.

    15:18
    April 28, 2022
  • Thanksgiving 2021
    Thanksgiving 2021

    UComm's Dave Blanks interviews Appalachian State University students to find out what they are thankful for.

    5:43
    Nov. 19, 2021
  • Welcome Back!
    Welcome Back!

    Students are back and so is Dave by the Bell. How'd that first week of classes treat you?

    6:45
    Sep. 3, 2021
  • In like a lion ...
    In like a lion ...

    Can Appalachian students finish the old saying "In like a lion, out like a ..."?

    14:00
    March 6, 2020
  • Valentine's Dave 2020
    Valentine's Dave 2020

    What do App State students really love?

    11:59
    Feb. 14, 2020
  • Turkey Day Embarrassment
    Turkey Day Embarrassment

    When Appstate students head home for the fall break, shenanigans ensue.

    8:43
    Dec. 19, 2019
  • Is App State right for me?
    Is App State right for me?

    Current App State students share why others should consider attending the university. Some of the top answers? Helpful professors, a beautiful location in the Blue Ridge Mountains and a friendly App State Community.

    8:40
    Oct. 25, 2019
  • The Strangest Thing
    The Strangest Thing

    What's the strangest thing these brand-new Mountaineers brought with them for Move-in Day 2019?

    8:58
    Aug. 29, 2019
  • Why Choose App State?
    Why Choose App State?

    Climb the mountain — come to college at App State! Students on Sanford Mall share why they chose Appalachian and why you should too.

    10:52
    April 25, 2019
  • Can I retake that class?
    Can I retake that class?

    What class would you retake if you had the chance? Find out what App State students said on a brand new Dave by the Bell.

    9:44
    April 16, 2019
  • What's Your Happy Song?
    What's Your Happy Song?

    University Communications' favorite interruption, Dave Blanks and UComm intern Alyssa Rodriguez, interview unsuspecting Appalachian students to discover their go-to "happy song."

    12:21
    Feb. 22, 2019
  • Tales from the AppalCart pt. 2
    Tales from the AppalCart pt. 2

    From forsaken bags of spaghetti to the curse of the AppalCart, the latest #DBTB is not for the faint of heart. Perfect listening for your next trip to Walmart.

    9:08
    Oct. 31, 2018
  • Who's Text is it Anyway?
    Who's Text is it Anyway?

    Danger abounds as Dave and Alyssa delve deep within the catacombs of student cell phones to unearth and decipher the riddle of the last text message.

    9:43
    Oct. 12, 2018
  • Homecoming Hijinks 2018
    Homecoming Hijinks 2018

    Do they know it's Homecoming at all?

    8.59
    Sep. 28, 2018
  • Dave by the Bell: Fall Move-In 2018
    Dave by the Bell: Fall Move-In 2018

    Parents of App State's newest Mountaineers take a second with Dave to share their hopes for their students while at Appalachian.

    6:57
    Aug. 19, 2018
  • EveryDave Essentials
    EveryDave Essentials

    Pegasus pencil pouches and crippling existential dread on a brand new Dave by the Bell.

    11:40
    Feb. 27, 2018
  • Constitution Week and You
    Constitution Week and You

    How App State students feel about the constitution might surprise you...but then again it might not...it's 50/50. Listen and find out.

    18:03
    Sep. 21, 2017
  • Move In Day 2017
    Move In Day 2017

    From cacti to Croatian candy and tie-dyed fanny packs in between, new App State students are bringing some funky stuff with them to the dorms.

    15:52
    Aug. 23, 2017
  • Thanksgiving 2016
    Thanksgiving 2016

    From pig pickins' to tofurky, Appalachian State students share their unique Thanksgiving traditions. Heartfelt chuckles and hardy guffaws abound on a brand new Dave by the Bell.

    7:16
    Nov. 22, 2016
  • Tales from the Appalcart
    Tales from the Appalcart

    Bone chilling stories from App State's favorite public transportation authority.

    6:04
    Oct. 28, 2016
  • Hammocking and Slacklining
    Hammocking and Slacklining

    Why are hammocking and slacklining so popular at Appalachian State?

    5:34
    Oct. 6, 2016
  • Pokémon Go
    Pokémon Go

    Nintendo's Pokémon Go takes Appalachian State

    7:00
    July 19, 2016
  • Polar Plunge 2016
    Polar Plunge 2016

    The 2016 Polar Plunge raised money for Special Olympics and Dave raises some interesting questions like, "Was it cold?" on the latest Dave by the Bell podcast.

    7:03
    Feb. 29, 2016
  • Note to Self
    Note to Self

    What one piece of advice do recent graduates wish they could have gotten at the beginning of their college journey?

    3:43
    Jan. 22, 2016
  • Best Advice from a Professor
    Best Advice from a Professor

    Dave asks recent App State graduates to name a professor who taught them something they would never forget.

    5:24
    Jan. 15, 2016
  • Spreading the Cheer
    Spreading the Cheer

    App State Students aren't just kicking back this holiday season, they're giving back as well!

    5:44
    Dec. 10, 2015
  • Roommate Pet Peeves
    Roommate Pet Peeves

    On the latest DBTB Dave discovers that for some roommates clothing is optional and dirty dishes can be handled simply by placing them in a trash can.

    5:22
    Nov. 2, 2015
  • Welcome Freshmen
    Welcome Freshmen

    Dave interviews brand new Mountaineers in the freshmen move-in special edition of Dave by the Bell. Featuring a special appearance by Chancellor Sheri N. Everts!

    7:29
    Aug. 14, 2015
  • The Fine Folks at Food Services
    The Fine Folks at Food Services

    Classes have yet to begin and students are scarce so Dave chats it up with Food Services employees hoping to discover the one thing they love the most about their jobs.

    7:00
    Aug. 4, 2015
  • Fatherly Advice
    Fatherly Advice

    In this Father's Day edition of Dave by the Bell, Dave asks Appalachian State University students for the best fatherly advice their dad ever gave them.

    5:34
    June 19, 2015
  • Fun Under 21
    Fun Under 21

    Dave gathers tons of suggestions for interesting and exciting activities you can participate in even if you haven’t yet reached your 21st birthday.

    5:27
    June 10, 2015
  • Parental Orientation
    Parental Orientation

    Dave heads to the Schaefer Center to chat with parents of incoming App State Freshmen about their hopes and dreams for their children as well as their big plans for their child's room back at the house. Renovations and Reverence in the latest Dave by the Bell.

    8:51
    June 3, 2015
  • What's Next, Graduate?
    What's Next, Graduate?

    Dave once again ventures out to find soon to be Appalachian State graduates to ask them about their plans for the future.

    5:12
    May 8, 2015
  • Exam Stress Relief
    Exam Stress Relief

    On this Dave By The Bell, Dave asks Appalachian State Students for their best tips for reducing exam relate stress.

    5:06
    April 30, 2015
  • Favorite Rainy Day Movie
    Favorite Rainy Day Movie

    Dave asks Appalachian State University students for their recommendations for best rainy day movies.

    5:05
    April 10, 2015
  • Springtime Excitement
    Springtime Excitement

    It's officially Spring! What are Appalachian State University students excited about for the coming season?

    4:56
    March 20, 2015
  • Cheap Eats
    Cheap Eats

    When the cash flow is running low what do Appalachian State University students eat?

    5:06
    March 6, 2015
  • Snow Day Plans?
    Snow Day Plans?

    Appalachian State students share their big (and not so big) snow day plans!

    4:46
    Feb. 19, 2015
  • Snowfall
    Snowfall

    Students weigh in with their snowfall predictions for this winter.

    3:13
    Feb. 12, 2015
  • Why is service important?
    Why is service important?

    In this edition we interviewed Appalachian State University students while they were volunteering at The Watauga Humane Society, The Hospitality House and the Appalachian Theatre during the MLK Day of Service.

    4:27
    Jan. 23, 2015
  • How's that resolution going?
    How's that resolution going?

    On this edition we’re asking students, “How ya doing on that New Year’s Resolution?”

    1:51
    Jan. 16, 2015
  • What's Next, Graduate?
    What's Next, Graduate?

    On this Dave on the Mall I’m wandering around the concourse after the first graduation ceremony December the 13th 2014 and I’m trying to find somebody to interview to ask them, “What does the future hold for you?”

    2:26
    Dec. 19, 2014
  • Homecooked Meal
    Homecooked Meal

    The end of exams is near and winter break is fast approaching, so we wondered what dish - what homecooked meal - were Appalachian students most looking forward to indulging in over their break.

    2:51
    Dec. 11, 2014
  • Take Care of Yourself and Help Others - Part Two
    Take Care of Yourself and Help Others - Part Two

    This time on part two of the two-part series we follow up with this question, “What’s one thing you’re going to do this week to help someone else?”

    2:36
    Dec. 2, 2014
  • Take Care of Yourself and Help Others - Part One
    Take Care of Yourself and Help Others - Part One

    In part one of a two part Dave on the Mall we find out what Appalachian students are doing to take care of themselves.

    2:45
    Nov. 21, 2014
  • What does community mean to you?
    What does community mean to you?

    We use the word community a lot on the Appalachian State University campus, so we thought we’d ask what it means to our students.

    2:25
    Nov. 17, 2014
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