Dave by the Bell

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

Recent episodes

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

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!

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.

All episodes

Student Sustainability
Discover App State students' favorite ways to practice sustainability.
15:18
April 28, 2022
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!
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 ...
Can Appalachian students finish the old saying "In like a lion, out like a ..."?
14:00
March 6, 2020
Valentine's Dave 2020
What do App State students really love?
11:59
Feb. 14, 2020
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?
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 Appalachian Community.
8:40
Oct. 25, 2019
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?
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?
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?
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
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?
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
Do they know it's Homecoming at all?
8.59
Sep. 28, 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
Pegasus pencil pouches and crippling existential dread on a brand new Dave by the Bell.
11:40
Feb. 27, 2018
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
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
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
Bone chilling stories from App State's favorite public transportation authority.
6:04
Oct. 28, 2016
Hammocking and Slacklining
Why are hammocking and slacklining so popular at Appalachian State?
5:34
Oct. 6, 2016
Pokémon Go
Nintendo's Pokémon Go takes Appalachian State
7:00
July 19, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
Dave asks Appalachian State University students for their recommendations for best rainy day movies.
5:05
April 10, 2015
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
When the cash flow is running low what do Appalachian State University students eat?
5:06
March 6, 2015
Snow Day Plans?
Appalachian State students share their big (and not so big) snow day plans!
4:46
Feb. 19, 2015
Snowfall
Students weigh in with their snowfall predictions for this winter.
3:13
Feb. 12, 2015
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?
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?
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
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
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
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?
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