Best Trace Bowman Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 14 - Connecting Campus to Nature: The Journey of National Park Ambassadors 30:14

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On this episode, host Dr. Joy James sits down with Madi Heater and Nick Perkins, two passionate students from Appalachian State University who serve as National Park Trust College Ambassadors. As leaders of the App State National Park Trust Club, Madi and Nick share their journeys into outdoor recreation, their love for nature, and their mission to…

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Ep. 13 - Haley Toy & Gary Huey - Leave No Trace 53:27

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On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity podcast, host Dr. Joy James interviews Subaru Leave No Trace (LNT) traveling team members Haley Toy and Gary Huey. The couple shares their personal journeys into outdoor recreation, how they became passionate about the outdoors through a college experience in Yosemite, and their current work educating peo…

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Ep. 12 - Grayson Smith - Journey Inward: Emotional Growth Through Outward Bound 37:29

1y ago37:29

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On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Grayson Smith. Outward Bound plated a pivotal role in Grayson's outdoor and personal development. Throughout Grayson's time in the program they faced setbacks and challenge…

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Ep. 11 - Mary Bowman - A Rec Management Podcast inside a Podcast 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

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On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Mary Bowman. While a student, Mary created a podcast called "Mumbling Mountaineer Minutes," wherein she explored Student Perceptions of Physical Activity Incorporated into …

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Ep10 - Britan Sides - Empowering Outdoor Exploration 35:03

2y ago35:03

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On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education, interviews App State graduate, Britan Sides about their time at App State and more specifically the huge impact working at Outdoor Programs had on their life. Show Notes UREC Outdoor Programs Outdoor Equ…

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Ep.09 - Kennedy Williams - Comfort and Peace 24:43

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On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Becki Battista a professor in App State's Department of Public Health and Exercise Science, interviews App State Exercise Science and Chemistry Alumna, Kennedy Williams about her journey toward gaining confidence and finding peace outdoors. Show Notes App State HOPE Lab Resource Page https://hopelab.…

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Ep.08 - Adrianna Nelson - Serious Leisure ”Bird Nerd” 35:02

2+ y ago35:02

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On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Joy James, a professor in App State's Department of Recreation Managment and Physical Education, interviews App State Biology Alumna, Adrianna Nelson about her passion for birding. Show Notes https://today.appstate.edu/2020/06/26/nelson http://ww.appalachianaudubon.org/ https://highcountryaudubon.org…

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Ep.07 - Lauren Moody - Inclusive Health 30:02

2+ y ago30:02

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While attending App State, Lauren Moody discovered her love for backpacking. On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Lauren shares some of her favorite experiences getting outside. Lauren and Joy also discuss the importance of making the outdoors a welcoming space for all. Show Notes Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Chery…

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Ep.06: Gaining Confidence in the Outdoors 39:50

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On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Becki Battista, a professor in App State's Department of Public Health and Exercise Science, interviews Heidi Campbell of App State's Counseling & Psychological Services Center and Katie Whitley — now with Wake Forest University Counseling Center — about their experiences and advice on how to gain co…

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Ep.05: Dressing for the Cold (Part 2) 34:04

2+ y ago34:04

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Joy talks cold weather adventures with two outdoor experts on this Appalachian Outdoorosity. Bob Riddle and Valerie Kankiewicz share their perspectives on the best way to prepare for and thrive in the chilliest of outdoor scenarios. Ice climbing, sweating in the snow, David Hasselhoff and last but certainly not least The Legend of the Traveling Jor…

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Ep.04: Dressing for the Cold (Part 1) 23:30

3y ago23:30

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The entire Appalachian Outdoorosity crew comes together to discuss their favorite ways to recreate when the weather outside is frightful. We mean cold. You knew that. Joy, Becki and Melissa talk layering, cotton vs polypro and time tested tricks for not becoming hypothermic whilst backpacking, biking and camping. Along the way we discover some of t…

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Ep.03: Briggs Shealy - Faith Based Outdoor Experiences 29:28

3y ago29:28

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Dr. Joy James is joined by Recreation Management major, Briggs Shealy who shares how his participation in faith-based organizations opened the door to a variety of program opportunities, from day and week camps to extended outdoor expeditions. Melissa Weddell: Welcome to the Outdoorosity Podcast. Get outside. Keep going outside. Where we share Appa…

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Ep. 02: Megan Bryant - Big Adventures Empowered by Little Inspirations 32:28

3+ y ago32:28

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Dr. Joy James speaks with App State alumnae Megan Bryant about her her trek solo hiking the Appalachian Trail for 6 weeks covering 600 miles. Along the way she found a community of like minded people from many different walks of life, suffered through shin splints, discovered she was much stronger than she thought and even happened to meet her futu…

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Ep.01: Meet Your Hosts 19:10

3+ y ago19:10

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In the first episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity we explain what the podcast is about and introduce you to our team. Melissa Weddell, Becki Battista and Joy James share a bit themselves as well as some stories about their time together in the outdoors. Transcript: Melissa Weddell: Welcome to Outdoorosity, the get outside and keep going outside podc…