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Mountaineers on the Mic is an App State football podcast built by fans, for fans. Join Ethan Butler and Aaron Lubkemann for game previews, reactions, team breakdowns, and everything happening around App State football.
Proudly presented by Lost Province Brewing Company in downtown Boone!
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HOCO with NO Mojo: What Happened to Our Offense? | Friday Night on the Surf Turf
Homecoming in Boone didn't go as planned. This week, Ethan and Aaron break down App State's frustrating 10â3 loss to Old Dominion and the offensive struggles that left Mountaineer fans searching for answers.
Then, we look ahead to Friday night's showdown with Coastal Carolina, share our Three Keys to Victory and score predictions, and discuss JMU's move to the American Conference and what it means for App State.
Presented by Lost Province Brewing Company.
8 Oct 2026
Back to Business in Boone: App State Prepares for ODU
App State is back from the bye week, and Sun Belt Conference play is officially here!
Ethan and Aaron preview Saturday's Homecoming matchup against Old Dominion as the Mountaineers look to improve to 4â1 and start conference play on the right foot.
We break down ODU's surprising 1â4 start, its struggles on both sides of the ball, and the quarterback uncertainty heading into Saturday. Plus, we discuss what App State worked on during the bye week, whether the running game can take a step forward, and what Malachi Singleton and the Mountaineer offense need to do to take advantage of this matchup.
As always, we give our Three Keys to Victory and score predictions as App State prepares to welcome the Monarchs to The Rock!
Presented by Lost Province Brewing Company.
Go Apps!
3 Oct 2026
3â1 at the Bye: App Stateâs Raleigh Fight
App Stateâs perfect start comes to an end in Raleigh, but not without a fight. Ethan and Aaron recap the Mountaineersâ comeback from a 21-point deficit against NC State, Malachi Singletonâs continued growth, the offensive adjustments, defensive struggles on third down, and the gutsy onside kick that helped App tie the game in the fourth quarter.
Plus, they hand out their Tigma Players of the Week, react to Dowell Loggainsâ comments from this weekâs press conference, and take stock of where the Mountaineers stand at 3â1 heading into the bye before Sun Belt play begins.
Presented by Lost Province Brewing Company.
23 Sept 2026
3â0 & Hunting the Pack: App State Defeats Charlotte & Looks Ahead to NC State
App State is 3â0 and heading to Raleigh.
On this episode of Mountaineers on the Mic, Ethan Butler and Aaron Lubkemann recap one of the strangest nights in Kidd Brewer Stadium history as Black Saturday turned into Black Sunday and the Mountaineers came away with a 26â21 win over Charlotte.
We break down another strong performance from Malachi Singleton, a defense that continues to impress, the questions surrounding the run game, and what App still needs to clean up after another close finish. Plus, we hand out our TIGMA Players of the Week.
Then itâs time to hunt the Pack. App State and NC State meet for the first time in 20 years, and we break down what weâve seen from the Wolfpack, the matchups that could decide the game, our Three Keys to Victory, and our score predictions for Saturday night in Raleigh.
Mountaineers Talking Mountaineers.
Mountaineers on the Mic is presented by Lost Province Brewing Company.
17 Sept 2026
Pirates Plundered, Niners Next: App Wins in Greenville & Black Saturday
App State is 2â0 after taking down ECU 27â24 in Greenville, and weâre breaking down everything that stood out from the Mountaineersâ first real test of the season.
We talk Malachi Singletonâs strong start, the emergence of Sam Pickett III, Caleb Sandstromâs huge performance, a secondary that continues to impress, the offensive-line penalties, and whether App got a little too conservative down the stretch. We also hear from Mountaineer Nation and hand out our Tigma Players of the Week.
Then itâs on to Black Saturday under the lights at The Rock. Charlotte comes up the mountain as App continues its quest to win North Carolina. We break down the 49ers, the matchups to watch, our three keys to victory, and our score predictions.
Presented by Lost Province Brewing Company.
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10 Sept 2026
Mountaineers on the High Seas: Maine Domination & ECU Rivalry Preview
App State is 1-0, and the Black Bears are headed back into hibernation. Ethan and Aaron break down the Mountaineersâ dominant 55-3 win over Maine, including Malachi Singletonâs impressive performance, the RPO offense, a deep running back room, the impact of Appâs tight ends, and a defense that looked rock solid.
Then itâs time to turn east. App State heads to Greenville for a noon showdown with in-state rival ECU. The guys break down the Pirates, the matchups that could decide the game, their three keys to a Mountaineer victory, and put their final score predictions on the record.
Plus, the Tigma Players of the Week, presented by Lost Province Brewing Company.
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3 Sept 2026
2026 Team Preview & Maine Pregame
Mountaineer football is back â and so are we.
Ethan and Aaron are back on the mic to kick off the 2026 season with a full preview of this yearâs App State team. We break down the new-look offense, the defense, special teams, key returners, new faces, and what weâll be watching as the season gets underway.
Then itâs officially time to talk game week. We preview App State vs. Maine, take a look at what the Black Bears bring to The Rock, and give our keys to starting the season 1-0.
Mountaineers on the Mic is proudly presented by Lost Province Brewing Company in downtown Boone.
Football is back. Go Apps!
8 Jan 2026
Birmingham Blues & Portal News
The season ends in Birmingham, but the offseason started early. In this episode, we recap Appalachian Stateâs Birmingham Bowl loss to Georgia Southern and break down how transfer portal timing and roster turnover shaped the game. We dive into the portal fallout, highlight notable departures, talk about key players sticking around, and break down the incoming transfers so far. We also look ahead to what this roster reset means as App State turns the page toward spring and the 2026 season.
24 Dec 2025
Paint Me a Birmingham: Portal Chaos, Bowl Weirdness, and App vs Southern
College football is weird â and this bowl game proves it.
In this episode, we break down how Appalachian State and Georgia Southern â longtime Sun Belt rivals â ended up facing each other in the Birmingham Bowl. From the flukiness of modern bowl tie-ins to the first-ever neutral-site meeting in this rivalry, we explain why this matchup is anything but ordinary.
We revisit the regular-season showdown that Georgia Southern won 25â23, look at what decided that game, and apply those lessons to the bowl preview. We also provide important transfer portal context, including why several players entered the portal early and Coach Shawn Loggainsâ stance on portal players remaining available for the bowl game.
Itâs a rivalry that hijacked a bowl game â and weâre painting the full picture in Birmingham.
2 Dec 2025
Bitter November Heartbreak: App misses another Bowl Game
App State closes the season with a tough 30â29 loss to Arkansas State, ending the year at 5â7 and just short of bowl eligibility. In this episode, we break down the flow of the game, the offensive highlights, the big defensive performances, and the moments that made the difference. We talk through what stood out, what held App back, and why this young Mountaineer team still has plenty to build on heading into 2026. We also look ahead to the offseason, talk portal expectations, and discuss the next steps as App turns the page toward a new year.
26 Nov 2025
Bowl or Bust: Marshall Recap & Arkansas State Bowl Eligibility Showdown
The Mountaineers got it done with a little help from the Fumbling Herd setting up a huge showdown with Arkansas State in the regular season finale with both teams sitting at 5-6 and playing for a bowl game!
19 Nov 2025
JMU Fallout & The Old Mountain Feud
JMU fallout, Marshall preview, and a positive update from App State basketball. Breaking down the offensive struggles, defensive overload, coaching questions, and the Old Mountain Feud rivalry with bowl eligibility on the line.
11 Nov 2025
Stinkinâ It Up Against the Stink
A gut-check in Boone and a spark in the Holmes Center. Ethan unpacks a rough football night and the early energy of Mountaineer basketball.
2 Nov 2025
Crossover Season (1st Episode!!!)
Episode 1 is here! Ethan and Aaron kick things off with a full look at App State football â the ups, downs, and quarterback questions still hanging over the season. Then itâs on to hoops season, as they preview the 2025-26 Mountaineers and talk about what to expect from a team full of new faces under Coach Dustin Kerns.
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