The Smokestack

The Smokestack covers all things Asbury University. Student life, academics, sports, chapel, and anything else that happens on campus.

#018: What Makes A Good Student/Professor Relationship? + Brian Hull

Professor of youth ministry Dr. Brian Hull comes on the podcast to talk about what a good student/professor relationship should look like, the best fast food restaurants for big groups, and his disdain for country music and youth group lock-ins. 

03-13
01:00:14

#017: Off-Campus Attractions + Tory McKinley | The Smokestack

Smokestack graphic designer and Asbury senior Tory McKinley ('20) joins us to talk about our collective love for Shark Tank, the world’s biggest slice of pizza, the Bachelor franchise, and our favorite attractions in the Lexington area. 

03-04
50:55

#016: Traditional vs. Contemporary Chapel + Hayden Dwyer | The Smokestack

Hayden Dwyer joins the episode to discuss contemporary and traditional chapels, spumoni ice cream, the origin of The Collegian, and Asbury TikTok culture.

02-21
30:23

#015: Campus Questions 2 | The Smokestack

The Smokestack heads to the infamous Bistro to get AU student's answers to extremely important questions such as "Who is the best dressed student at Asbury?" and "What's the perfect Bistro order?" as well as a few Valentine's Day related questions.

02-14
19:32

#014: Asbury Dating Scene + Heather Tyner | The Smokestack

Heather Tyner comes on to talk about AU dating culture, local coffee shops, her job on campus, and her recent engagement. 

02-06
47:20

#013: What's The Perfect On-Campus Date? + Charis Wieschhaus | The Smokestack

Charis Wieschhaus ('20) joins this week's episode as we talk about this past weekend's sophomore musical, The Bachelor, the origin of the HICCUP, and reveal what each of our perfect on-campus date nights would consist of. 

01-29
29:18

#012: Fall Semester vs. Spring Semester + Demarion Johnson | The Smokestack

Luke, Zeke, Logan, and Demarion discuss the pros and cons of the spring and fall semesters, the mayorship of Wilmore, the most hated of the four classes currently at Asbury, and attempt to guess an Asbury professor based off of ratemyprofessor reviews. 

01-23
28:11

#011: Christmas Controversies + Renner Clements | The Smokestack

The hosts of The Smokestack along with senior Renner Clements ('20), discuss Christmas music at AU, Logan's 22 year-old Christmas tree, Adventures in Odyssey, Christmas movies, the origin of Santa Claus, and Luke's blooming friendship with the Wilmore Chief of Police. 

12-14
42:55

#010: Campus Questions | The Smokestack

The Smokestack heads to the Stuce to ask important questions to Asbury students as the pass by. You'll hear about the hardest classes of the semester, students' favorite meals in the caf, how the residence halls are viewed on campus, and what professor students would choose to eat with for their final meal on earth. 

11-28
18:17

#009: Is Asbury Too Strict? + Evan Duszynski | The Smokestack

Evan Duszynski ('11), RD of the legendary Johnson Hall, comes on as we talk about streaming services, whether or not Asbury is too strict, birding, UK Basketball, and Evan's hobby of woodworking.

11-20
47:02

#008: What's the Best On-Campus Job? + Greg Haseloff | The Smokestack

Campus chaplain Greg Haseloff joins the crew to discuss what the best jobs are on campus, when you should start celebrating Christmas, what it's like being from Texas, Asbury's 1991 transition from the quarter system to the semester system, and a memorable story from Greg and his wife Jennifer's honeymoon. 

11-13
43:07

#007: Is Asbury Fun Enough? + Kim Levengood | The Smokestack

 4th year RD of Kresge Kim Levengood ('12) joins us to talk about whether Asbury is as fun as it should be, Kresge Hall, Zumba, halloween candy, and Kim's intramural champion frisbee team. 

11-06
39:48

#006: What Do You Think About Asbury's Music Scene? + Diego Molina & Barry Blair | The Smokestack

Audio production professor Barry Blair and Romantic Relevance frontman Diego Molina ('20) come on the podcast and talk about Asbury's music scene, Romantic Relevance, the new Call Of Duty game, and being a 5th year senior. You'll also hear the world premier of Romantic Relevance's brand new single, Sunshine Dressed In Pink. 

10-30
43:27

#005: What's the Biggest Stereotype at Asbury? + Ben Jeffers | The Smokestack

Logan, Zeke, and Luke sit down with Ben Jeffers ('21) and talk about stereotypes at Asbury, the new Asbury Men's Volleyball Club, Golden Brother Films, and Instagram aesthetics. 

10-23
29:39

#004: What's the Best Asbury Tradition? + Paul Stephens | The Smokestack

Paul Stephens joins the podcast as we talk about our favorite Asbury traditions, the best burger, our favorite seasons, and being bald in America. 

10-16
34:22

#003: Should Chapel Be Mandatory? + Demarion Johnson | The Smokestack

Logan, Zeke, and Luke sit down with Demarion Johnson ('21) and give their thoughts on mandatory chapel, discuss Demarion's infamous Twitter account as well as his plans to run for future presidency. 

10-09
36:38

#002: Caf or Bistro? + James Ballard | The Smokestack

Logan, Zeke, and Luke sit down with WGM student center director James Ballard ('01) and talk caf vs. Bistro, Kanye West, meal swipes, respect yo momma dip, and the upcoming Goat Roast. 

09-30
31:20

#001: What's the Hardest Major At Asbury? + Maggie Richwine | The Smokestack

Luke, Zeke, and Logan sit down with Student Body President Maggie Richwine ('20) and discuss the hardest majors at Asbury, life in student government, and the truth about GMOs. 

09-25
44:09

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