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Episode 110–Designing a Path to the Olympics with Dan Barefoot
Jun 25, 2026
25m 35s
Episode 109–Learning Undefeated with Jennifer Colvin
Jun 11, 2026
20m 06s
Episode 108–Live from the Anchor Desk with Janelle Burrell
May 28, 2026
34m 14s
Episode 107–Simplism: Finding Creativity in Chaos with Brian Kappel
May 14, 2026
25m 29s
Episode 106–All Roads Lead Back to Penn State with Cade Miller
Mar 26, 2026
23m 37s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/25/26 | Episode 110–Designing a Path to the Olympics with Dan Barefoot | On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Dan Barefoot '13 A&A, a professional landscape architect and Team USA skeleton athlete who represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. Dan shares how he discovered the sport after graduating from Penn State, what it took to balance a full-time career with the demands of elite international competition, and the journey from complete beginner to Olympian. He also reflects on the p... | 25m 35s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | Episode 109–Learning Undefeated with Jennifer Colvin✨ | STEM educationcommunity impact+3 | Jennifer Colvin | Learning UndefeatedPenn State Behrend+1 | — | STEMeducation+5 | — | 20m 06s | |
| 5/28/26 | Episode 108–Live from the Anchor Desk with Janelle Burrell✨ | journalismeducation+3 | Janelle Burrell | CBS News PhiladelphiaPenn State | — | Janelle Burrelljournalism+4 | — | 34m 14s | |
| 5/14/26 | Episode 107–Simplism: Finding Creativity in Chaos with Brian Kappel✨ | creativitycareer journey+3 | Brian Kappel | NikeJordan+4 | Happy ValleyOregon | creativityPenn State+3 | — | 25m 29s | |
| 3/26/26 | Episode 106–All Roads Lead Back to Penn State with Cade Miller✨ | higher educationstudent engagement+3 | Cade Miller | Shepherd UniversityPenn State | Penn StateBarbara Jean | Cade MillerPenn State+5 | — | 23m 37s | |
| 3/12/26 | Episode 105–Science, Style, and Entrepreneurship with Katie Collins✨ | entrepreneurshipregenerative medicine+3 | Katie Collins | ECM TherapeuticsAbigail Collins+2 | University | Katie CollinsECM Therapeutics+5 | — | 27m 49s | |
| 2/26/26 | Episode 104–Prepare with Cher with Cheryl Nelson✨ | broadcast meteorologycareer journey+3 | Cheryl Nelson | Penn StatePrepare with Cher, LLC | — | Cheryl NelsonPenn State+5 | — | 25m 01s | |
| 2/12/26 | Episode 103–A Story for Every Voice with Kennedy White✨ | communicationstorytelling+3 | Kennedy White | Penn StateI Am Who I Am | — | Penn StateKennedy White+3 | — | 18m 45s | |
| 1/29/26 | Episode 102–Where Creativity Meets Community with Kassie Hilgert '97✨ | creativitycommunity+3 | Kassie Hilgert | ArtsQuestPenn State | — | Kassie HilgertArtsQuest+5 | — | 25m 59s | |
| 1/15/26 | Episode 101–Making a Social Impact with Mohan Sivaloganathan✨ | social impactleadership+5 | Mohan Sivaloganathan | Penn State Alumni AssociationThe People of Penn State | — | social impactleadership+5 | — | 34m 08s | |
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| 12/17/25 | Episode 100–The Symbol of Our Best with Mason Reber✨ | milestone celebrationalumni stories+3 | Mason Reber | Penn State Alumni AssociationNittany Lion | Penn State | Penn StateNittany Lion+6 | — | 30m 06s | |
| 12/15/25 |  Football Letter Podcast Episode: Tara Bandy ’03✨ | community workalumni connection+2 | Tara Bandy | Penn State Alumni Associationpennstatermag.com | Vermont | Penn Statealumni+3 | — | 23m 09s | |
| 12/2/25 | Episode 99–Pop, Passion & Penn State with Nancy Rosenberg✨ | marketingdigital marketing+4 | Nancy Rosenberg | Crowd SurfBellisario College of Communications | — | Nancy RosenbergCrowd Surf+4 | — | 22m 20s | |
| 11/24/25 |  Football Letter Podcast: Theresa Colligon ’93✨ | alumni connectionfirst-generation college graduate+3 | Theresa Colligon | Penn State Alumni Association | Southern New JerseyPenn State Abington+1 | Penn Statealumni+5 | — | 26m 53s | |
| 11/22/25 |  Football Letter Podcast: John Colwell ’16 | This week's episode features John Colwell ’16, social media chair for the New York City Chapter. John received the 2025 Joan M. McLane Recent Alumnus/Alumna Award for “revolutionizing” the chapter’s ability to engage with local alumni through social media. John discusses the strides the chapter has made and how the group unites Penn Staters, shares his own Penn State story, and much more. Learn more by visiting the chapter's website. For more alumni stories, visit pennstate... | 20m 32s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | Episode 98–Planting the Seeds of Passion and Purpose with Audrey Subers | On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we talk with Audrey Subers (’23 Eng), an entrepreneur inspiring environmental education through event planning. Audrey earned her degree in biological engineering and was heavily involved in the Student Farm Club. Her passion for food and sustainability motivated her to leave her 9–5 job and visit a nature retreat center, where she learned to cook with a biologist using ingredients grown just steps away in the backyard farm. Her love for ... | 42m 13s | ||||||
| 11/11/25 |  Football Letter Podcast: Isaac Smolko ’06 | This week's episode features letterman tight end Isaac Smolko, a key contributor to the 2005 team that finished 11-1 and No. 3 in the country while winning the Big Ten and besting Florida State in a three-overtime epic clash in the Orange Bowl. As many fans will remember, Isaac made a clutch reception on fourth-and-15 at Northwestern during the ’05 season, helping to preserve Penn State's undefeated record early in the campaign. He discussed what made that team special, the lessons he learne... | 25m 02s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 |  Football Letter Podcast: Sam Cipar ’16 | This week's episode features Sam Cipar ’16, president of our Greater Chicago Chapter. Sam discusses how he first started volunteering with the chapter, how fellow Penn Staters can get involved with their local chapter, and much more, including all the great things the Chicago Chapter has going on. Learn more about the Chicago Chapter by visiting psuchicago.org. For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com | 26m 42s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | Episode 97–Mentorship, Media, and Making It Happen with Adriana Lacy | In this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Adriana Lacy (’18 Com), an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and digital media strategist. As Founder and CEO of Adriana Lacy Consulting, she helps publishers and businesses expand their digital reach, drawing on her experience in the newsroom at The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Axios. Adriana reflects on her time at Penn State, including how switching her major put her on a new path, and shares how her early jo... | 18m 51s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 |  Football Letter Podcast: Michael Kozar ’11, ’11g | This week's episode features Michael Kozar ’11, ’11g, a two-time Penn State grad and co-president of our Tallahassee Chapter. An expert meteorologist who earned his Ph.D. from Florida State, learn how Michael's time at Penn State molded him as a person and professional, how getting involved with his local chapter provided support when he most needed it, and much more. Learn more on the chapter's website and Facebook page. You can also connect with Michael on LinkedIn. For more alu... | 21m 12s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | Episode 96–Live from the Sidelines with Lisa Salters | In this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we sit down with Lisa Salters (’88 Com), an Emmy-winning sports reporter with more than 30 years of experience. As the longest-tenured sideline reporter in Monday Night Football history and a familiar face on NBA broadcasts, Salters has built a trailblazing career in sports media. Lisa reflects on her early days as a news reporter, her transition into sports broadcasting, and the lessons she’s learned while covering unforgettable moments on... | 29m 01s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 |  Football Letter Podcast: Brian Shaunessy ’86 | Brian Shaunessy knows the Penn State experience well, having attended Penn State Brandywine and University Park. A 1986 graduate of the Smeal College of Business, Shaunessy danced in THON as a student and has stayed involved with local chapters as an alumnus. Currently, he serves as president of our Triangle Chapter in North Carolina, which received this year’s Fundraising Award for providing relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene last year. Learn more on the chapter’s website and Faceb... | 26m 53s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 | Episode 95–Storytelling on a Global Stage with Brett King | On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we sit down with Brett King (’81 Lib), producer, creative consultant, and longtime media executive. As the founder of NON LP B-SIDE, Brett partners with legacy media, emerging technologies, brands, and creators to amplify stories that are both culturally specific and globally relatable. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Culture & Editorial at Network in a Box (NAIB), a media operations partner for advertisers, platforms, broadcasters... | 40m 12s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 |  Football Letter Podcast: Dominic DeFreece ’01 | Dominic DeFreece ’01 has always been driven to give back and serve his community. The former sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves, DeFreece continues to make an impact as president of our Berks County Chapter. It's a family effort, as Dominic's wife, Mayleene ’01, herself a Penn State grad, serves as chapter vice president. They attended Penn State games and events as they raised their three children, Derek ’24, Isabella ’28 and Devin. Derek graduated last year from University Park, Isabella is... | 38m 39s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 |  Football Letter Podcast: Steven Williams ’14g | A highly accomplished player and coach, Steven Williams ’14g spent several seasons in Happy Valley (2012-15), serving as an offensive and defensive assistant and assistant strength and conditioning coach. With the Nittany Lions, he created weekly scouting reports, organized practices and assisted with the Nittany Lions’ wide receivers, secondary and linebackers. On gamedays, he signaled play calls, assisted with special teams and advised both the head coach and defensive coordinator on in-gam... | 23m 31s | ||||||
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