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A podcast by the Common Reading program at Appalachian State University. Includes interviews with authors & other individuals who contribute to Common Reading. See our website for more information about the program: commonreading.appstate.edu

Episodes

  1. 02/23/2022

    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!

  2. 12/10/2021

    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!

  3. 08/23/2021

    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.

  4. 07/18/2021

    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...

  5. 06/21/2021

    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!

  6. 04/30/2021

    A Final Conversation with Elizabeth Rush

    Join Common Reading Director Dr. Don Presnell as he and Elizabeth Rush enjoy a final conversation together. Rush is the author of Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore, the App State Common Reading selection for the just-concluded 2020-2021 academic year.

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A podcast by the Common Reading program at Appalachian State University. Includes interviews with authors & other individuals who contribute to Common Reading. See our website for more information about the program: commonreading.appstate.edu

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