Best Aaron Magid Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 92–Hitting the Right Notes with John Maurer 44:55

12h ago44:55

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In this episode of The People of Penn State, we chat with John Maurer ('15g A&A), a trumpet and flugelhorn artist, educator, and recording musician who has performed across North America. He teaches trumpet at Marywood University in Pennsylvania and serves as a lead Teaching Artist at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the historic site of the Woods…

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Episode 91–The Road to Music Industry Success with Drew Magid 26:58

15d ago26:58

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In this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we spotlight Drew Magid ('11 Com), a music industry leader and founding member of Track Management. Drew has toured the globe with superstar acts including Imagine Dragons, Charlie Puth, alt-J, and Florida Georgia Line, earning the Live Production Summit’s Young Gun Tour Manager of the Year award…

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The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan 20:39

20d ago20:39

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Aaron Magid discusses his new book titled "The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan" in a special episode. Danny Stoker, a Professor of Middle East History at Brigham Young University, joins the podcast to ask Aaron questions about the King Abdullah biography. Aaron discusses why the key themes of the book along with the meaning behind the book's…

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Episode 90–Where Pitch Meets Publish with Kylee McGuigan 27:35

29d ago27:35

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On this episode of The People of Penn State, we chat with Kylee McGuigan (’20 Com), Associate Production Manager for Vogue.com. Kylee always dreamed of living in New York City and working in fashion. But graduating during a global pandemic delayed those plans. She spent time working in local boutiques and freelancing before landing her first role a…

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Episode 89–From Theater to Psychology with Aaron Brinen, PsyD 39:16

1M ago39:16

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On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we talk with Aaron P. Brinen, PsyD (‘97, A&A). Dr. Brinen is a co-developer of recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R), co-author of the original CT-R manual, and author of the recent book Living Well With Psychosis. A clinical psychologist in private practice, he also serves as Assistant Prof…

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Episode 88–Life in the Air Force with Dr. Jenni Hesterman 35:28

2M ago35:28

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In this episode of The People of Penn State, we talk with Dr. Jenni Hesterman ('86, EMS), a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with an incredible story of leadership, service, and exploration. Dr. Hesterman served in three Pentagon tours and held multiple field commands. Her final military assignment was as Vice Commander at Andrews Air Force Base, whe…

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EP 52 - Aaron Magid: The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan 51:06

2M ago51:06

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In episode 52 of Tahrir Podcast, Aaron Magid tuned in to discuss his book, The Most American King: Abdullah of Jordan (Universal Publishers, 2025)⁠, as well as commentate on Jordanian politics. Drawing on interviews with over 100 people—including King Abdullah’s classmates, former Jordanian ministers, and even CIA directors—Aaron offers a deeply re…

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EP 51 - Vali Nasr: Iran's Grand Strategy: A Political History 55:19

2M ago55:19

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In episode 51 of Tahrir Podcast, Professor Vali Nasr joined to discuss his new book, Iran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History (Princeton University Press, 2025). Drawing on decades of internal debates, foreign policy shifts, and national security doctrine, the book unpacks how the Islamic Republic has navigated threats and opportunities since 197…

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Episode 87 – Finding the Good News with Tressa Glover 47:16

2M ago47:16

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In this episode of The People of Penn State, we welcome Tressa Glover ('97, A&A), actor, writer, and host of the Pittsburgh-based podcast Yinz Are Good. Yinz Are Good is dedicated to spotlighting the positive stories happening in our communities and the individuals making a difference. In addition to interviewing organizations, groups, and everyday…

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EP 50 - Laurent Richard & Sandrine Rigaud: Pegasus: How a Spy in Your Pocket Threatens the End of Privacy, Dignity, and Democracy 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

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In episode 50 of Tahrir Podcast, Emmy-winning journalists Laurent Richard and Sandrine Rigaud join us to talk about their book, Pegasus: How a Spy in Your Pocket Threatens the End of Privacy, Dignity, and Democracy (Henry Holt & Co. 2023) — a gripping account of the global investigation that exposed how governments have turned smartphones into tool…

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Episode 86 – Paint, Paws, and Pucks with Tom Mosser, owner of Tom Mosser Design 39:11

3M ago39:11

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In this episode of The People of Penn State, we sit down with Tom Mosser ('82, A&A), founder of Tom Mosser Design and Lucas Paw, LLC. Tom shares the story behind his inventive artistic style, ranging from his unique loop and flow techniques to his signature Sports Ball Impressionism, where he transforms ordinary sports balls into striking works of …

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EP 49 - Egypt's New Criminal Procedures Law, the Rise of a Militiaman, and more 1:39:03

3M ago1:39:03

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Episode 85 – Living Life Boldly, With Arianna Davis from TODAY 29:16

3M ago29:16

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In this episode of The People of Penn State, Katie sits down with Arianna Davis (’09 Com), the Digital Editorial Director at TODAY. Arianna leads the TODAY Show's digital strategy and frequently appears on air to highlight the top stories making waves online. She’s also the author of What Would Frida Do? A Guide to Living Boldly, a vibrant tribute …

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EP 48 - Erik Skare: Road to October 7: A Brief History of Palestinian Islamism 58:00

4M ago58:00

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Erik Skare is a historian at the University of Oslo and the author of the award-winning "⁠A History of Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Faith, Awareness, and Revolution in the Middle East⁠" (Cambridge University Press, 2021). He specializes in Palestinian history with a particular focus on religion and secular politics. In episode 48 of Tahrir Podcast, w…

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Episode 84 — Adaptive Sports Medicine, With Victoria Heasley, MD 33:14

4M ago33:14

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In this episode of The People of Penn State, we speak with Dr. Victoria Heasley (’14 Eng - Schreyer, ’18g Medicine), assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati in the departments of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Biomedical Engineering. Victoria shares how her multidisciplinary background drives…

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Episode 83 — Drawing A Laugh A Day, With Award-Winning Cartoonist Dave Blazek 49:54

4M ago49:54

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Ever think it’s too late to start something new? Think again! This week on The People of Penn State, we’re joined by Dave Blazek ('79), an award-winning cartoonist behind the syndicated comic "Loose Parts." Dave has drawn a cartoon a day for more than 25 years — but here’s the twist: he didn’t even learn to draw until he was 42! "Loose Parts" is sy…

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EP 47 - Omer Taspinar: What the West is Getting Wrong about the Middle East: Why Islam is Not the Problem 1:38:51

5M ago1:38:51

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Ömer Taşpınar is a Professor at the National Defense University and Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington, D.C. He is a scholar, author, and policy expert specializing in Middle East politics, U.S. foreign policy, and Turkish affairs. His research focuses on the intersection of political economy, nationalism, and security in the Middle East, with a part…

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Episode 82 — From Scones to Stardom, With Chef Danielle Sepsy 49:25

5M ago49:25

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In this episode, we’re diving into the world of pastries, perseverance, and passion with Chef Danielle Sepsy ('12), founder and creative genius behind The Hungry Gnome, the popular and innovative wholesale bakery and catering company based in New York City. Danielle’s love for baking began at just 13 when she launched a small business selling her n…

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Episode 81 — Marketing with Impact: Citi's Mikel Jones On Brand Strategy, Sponsorships and Social Change 31:41

5M ago31:41

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In this episode of The People of Penn State, we're joined by Mikel Jones ('15), Senior Vice President of Marketing and Content at Citi. Mikel explores the intersection of brand strategy, sponsorships, and social impact. From managing media coverage for Citi’s partnerships in sports, entertainment, and culture to leading PR campaigns that drive mean…

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EP 46 - John Lechner: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare 1:12:00

6M ago1:12:00

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John Lechner is a writer and researcher specializing in security issues in Central Africa, the Sahel, Turkey, Russia, and the former Soviet Union. Fluent in Russian and several other languages, he has spent years analyzing Russia’s growing influence in Africa and its global military networks. In episode 46 of Tahrir Podcast, we discussed his book, …

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EP 45 - Four Years of Tahrir Podcast 54:00

6M ago54:00

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Tahrir Podcast turns 4! In episode 45, we celebrate this milestone by flipping the script—our host, Abdalla Nasef takes the guest seat as Gabriel Gluskin-Braun interviews him about the journey of the podcast. Since its first episode in 2021, Tahrir Podcast - بودكاست التحرير has featured 44 conversations with academics, activists, journalists, and p…

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Episode 80 — Making Connection Easy: Alumnus Chad Littlefield’s Formula For Meaningful Conversations 38:46

6M ago38:46

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In a world where true connection can feel harder than ever, how can we foster meaningful conversations that build trust and engagement? In this episode, we sit down with Chad Littlefield ('13, '15g) , co-founder and Chief Experience Officer of We and Me, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author, to explore the power of asking better questions and creat…

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Episode 79 — From Penn State To The Premier Lacrosse League, With TJ Malone and Jack Posey 47:29

6M ago47:29

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Two episodes in one day? That's crazy talk! 🤯 We’re kicking off Season Five of The People of Penn State with another fantastic conversation—this time featuring former Penn State men’s lacrosse stars TJ Malone ('23, '23 MBAN, '24 MBA) and Jack Posey ('23, '24 MBA)! 🥍 The former teammates and now lifelong friends take us through their journeys to Hap…

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Episode 78 — Being A Part Of The Penn State Wrestling Dynasty, With Nick Lee '21 43:53

6M ago43:53

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What does it take to be part of one of the most dominant college athletics programs of all time? 🏆 On the Season Five premier of The People of Penn State Podcast, we step onto the mat with Nick Lee '21—NCAA Champion, Penn State wrestling great, and now assistant coach for the Nittany Lions. Nick shares his journey from student-athlete to coach, the…

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Jordan's Intelligence Directorate (GID) 17:34

7M ago17:34

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Dr. Saud al-Sharafat, a former brigadier general in the Jordan General Intelligence (GID), joins the podcast to discuss his 29-year career in the agency. Sharafat, who also serves as the chairman of the Shorufat Center for Globalization and Terrorism Studies, views the GID's relationship with the CIA. He details which country is the GID's top adver…

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Episode 77 — What It's Like Being A Television Meteorologist, With Tim Buckley '09 48:06

7M ago48:06

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Tim Buckley '09 is a television meteorologist covering all types of weather in North Carolina. Tim has covered snow, tornadoes, floods, and multiple hurricanes across the state, from Matthew to Florence to Sandy and Helene. He’s received awards and recognition for his coverage, which includes being nominated for 10 regional EMMY awards. Tim is a 20…

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EP 44 - Rusha Latif: Tahrir's Youth: Leaders of a Leaderless Revolution 1:24:09

7M ago1:24:09

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Rusha Latif is an Egyptian-American researcher and author based in the San Fransisco Bay Area. In episode 44 of Tahrir Podcast, we discussed her book, “Tahrir's Youth: Leaders of a Leaderless Revolution,” (American University in Cairo Press, 2022) which explores the role of the Revolutionary Youth Coalition (RYC) in the 2011 Egyptian revolution. Ru…

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Episode 76 — Abandoned Mine Reclamation And Environmental Education, With Robert Hughes '95 34:02

7M ago34:02

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Robert Hughes '95 has 30 years of experience in abandoned mine land reclamation, water pollution control technologies, environmental education, and capacity building in coalfield communities throughout Pennsylvania. As the Executive Director of the Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (EPCAMR), Robert is a coalition builder, grant wr…

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Episode 75 — Revolutionizing The Standard For Women’s Health, With Julia Schuller '17 30:12

7M ago30:12

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Julia Schuller '17, Schuylkill is a seasoned marketing professional known for driving branding, product strategy and innovation at companies like Merck, The Hershey Company, and P&G. Julia is the co-founder of Bloom Health, a digital health company revolutionizing the standard for women’s health with a science-backed natural birth control app. A ke…

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Episode 74 — Transforming Healthcare Coaching, With Lillian Liang Emlet '95 43:54

7M ago43:54

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As a certified energy leadership coach, Lillian Liang Emlet '95 helps healthcare professionals find their unique path to finding fulfillment at work, achieving their goals, and finding clarity on their journey in life. Coaches at Lillian's company, Transforming Healthcare Coaching, help frontline healthcare professionals and executive leaders find …

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Jordan's Response to Assad's Downfall 19:42

8M ago19:42

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Merissa Khurma, the Wilson Center's Middle East Program Director, joins the podcast to discuss how the Jordanian government reacted to the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Khurma, a former office director for Prince Ali, analyzes Jordan's relationship with the new Syrian administration. She details how the Jordanian public has responded …

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Jordan Shoots Down Iranian Drones 16:54

8M ago16:54

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Professor Hasan Al-Momani, Dean of the Prince Al-Hussein Bin Abdullah II School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Jordan, joins the podcast to discuss Jordan's Air Force downing Iranian drones in April. Dr. Al-Momani explains how the Jordanian public responded to the incident and analyzes the Hashemite Kingdom's su…

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Episode 73 — Penn State Football Letterman And Longtime Coach, Tom Bradley '78 33:59

8M ago33:59

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We have a Penn State football legend on today's episode of The People of Penn State, just in time for the Nittany Lions' College Football Playoff matchup with SMU this weekend! Tom "Scrap" Bradley '78 played for Penn State as a standout defensive back from 1975-1978 before transitioning to coaching. Over the next thirty seven years, Tom dedicated h…

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Football Letter Podcast: Alumni Association CEO Paul Clifford '20g / Asheville (NC) Chapter President Mandi Duggan '99 50:56

8M ago50:56

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The College Football Playoff is here and so is another episode of The Football Letter Podcast! This week on the podcast, we're joined by Alumni Association CEO Paul Clifford '20g and Asheville (NC) Chapter President Mandi Duggan '99. Paul stopped by the show (0:51) to talk about his lifelong connection to Penn State, recap the Big Ten Championship …

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Episode 72 — The Business Of Women's Sports, With Caroline Fitzgerald '12 51:26

8M ago51:26

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Caroline Fitzgerald '12 is a leading expert on the business side of women’s sports and a thought leader around gender equity in sports. In 2020, Caroline founded the women’s sports business media outlet & consultancy, GOALS, and created The Business Case for Women's Sports Podcast, which is presented by Ally and was named the 2024 Best Women’s Spor…

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الحلقة 43 - جابر بكر: الجولاج السوري: سجون الأسد 1970 - 2020 1:54:51

9M ago1:54:51

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جابر بكر كاتب وروائي وصانع أفلام وسجين سياسي سوري سابق.في الحلقة ال٤٣ من بودكاست التحرير و الثالثة باللغة العربية، انضم جابر بكر لمناقشة كتابه، "الجولاج السوري: سجون الأسد 1970 - 2020" متناولًا منظومة سجون الأسد والقمع في سوريا عبر الوقت وأفكار أخري في حلقة شديدة التعمق. YouTube - يوتيوب: http://youtu.be/9AxHoCstWRg رابط الكتاب: https://www.bloomsb…

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Episode 71 — Next Level Chef Season 3 Champion, Gabrielle Chappel '16 50:38

9M ago50:38

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Gabrielle Chappel has risen to culinary fame as the Season 3 winner of FOX's hit TV show "Next Level Chef," earning a coveted mentorship with Chef Gordon Ramsay through 2025! Based in Los Angeles, Gabrielle graduated from Penn State in 2016 with degrees in Spanish and broadcast journalism. She is also graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education…

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Football Letter Podcast: Oregon Chapter President, Zach Schroeder '04 38:16

9M ago38:16

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We're heading out west for this week's Football Letter Podcast as we talk with Oregon Chapter President, Zach Schroeder '04! Oregon is now Big Ten country and Zach joined the show to discuss how he played a part in reigniting the Oregon chapter in 2015, the atmosphere of the chapter's game day watch parties, and the value of staying connected to Pe…

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Football Letter Podcast: Michigan Chapter President, Brodie Schultz '15, '17g 35:38

9M ago35:38

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This week’s episode of The Football Letter Podcast features Michigan Chapter President, Brodie Schultz '15, '17g! Brodie joined the show to discuss a variety of topics, including staying engaged with Penn State as a volunteer leader, making the Michigan Chapter watch parties feel like a Beaver Stadium game day, how the Michigan Chapter is supportin…

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Episode 70 — Mental Health Awareness In Young People, With Emily Turner ’17 37:27

9M ago37:27

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Emily Turner '17 is the co-founder and current board member of the Patrick’s Purpose Foundation, a southern California based nonprofit focused on improving mental health and wellness of teens and young adults. The organization is named in honor of Emily's youngest brother, Patrick, who died by suicide in 2018. Emily joined The People of Penn State …

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Football Letter Podcast: Florida Suncoast Chapter 35:02

9M ago35:02

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This week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast features a great conversation with longtime volunteer leader, Chuck Wall. Chuck is the President of our Suncoast Chapter in Florida and much of his life has been connected to Penn State, from meeting his wife Cindy while a student at University Park to graduating in 1978 to his many years as a chap…

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Football Letter Podcast: Game Days At Beaver Stadium And Beyond With The Penn State Blue Band 40:26

10M ago40:26

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This week on The Football Letter Podcast we're talking about the Penn State Blue Band with Associate Director of Athletic Bands, Micki Potlunas Ferguson '07, '21g! In addition to her duties with the Blue Band, Micki is also a Penn State faculty member for the School of Music in the College of Arts & Architecture. If you love the Blue Band (who does…

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How Will US Elections Impact Jordan? 17:49

10M ago17:49

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Former Jordanian minister Amer Hadidi joins the podcast to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump's ties with Jordan. Hadidi, who also served as the CEO of Royal Jordanian Airlines, views the attitudes of the Jordanian public toward the US race. He addresses whether the US election will bring tangible change in the US-Jorda…

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Football Letter Podcast: Big Ten And Super Bowl Champion, Grant Haley 40:15

10M ago40:15

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It's Ohio State week for Penn State Football, so who better to have on the podcast than Nittany Lion letterman Grant Haley, whose iconic scoop and score on a blocked field goal helped the Nittany Lions capture their memorable upset win over the Buckeyes in 2016. Grant joined our Football Letter Podcast to talk about his memories of that iconic 2016…

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Episode 69 — Becoming A Certified Flight Instructor At The United Aviate Academy With Erin Hogge '21 38:38

10M ago38:38

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We have liftoff on Season 4 of The People of Penn State 🛫 Erin Hogge ‘21 is a certified flight instructor at United Aviate Academy based in Phoenix, AZ. Erin started her pilot training in 2023, earning her commercial pilot and flight instructor certificates earlier this year. A former news editor of The Daily Collegian, she switched career paths af…

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Football Letter Podcast: Black Alumni Reunion / Madison Chapter 48:58

10M ago48:58

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This week's episode of The Football Letter podcast features two standout volunteer leaders. Alumni Council member and President of the African American Alumni Organization (AAAO) of Washington, D.C., Jeremy O'Mard '13 Behrend, talks about the mission our AAAOs, previews this weekend's Black Alumni Reunion, and discusses the importance of representa…

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Football Letter Podcast: Los Angeles Chapter President Heather Maggi '13 29:22

11M ago29:22

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This week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast features our Los Angeles Chapter President, Heather Maggi '13! Heather joined the podcast to talk about a variety of topics, including: Penn State's trip to USC this weekend; What Penn Staters can expect for their visit to LA; How she got involved with the Los Angeles Chapter and became the chapter…

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Episode 68 — 2023 American Mothers, Inc. National Mother of the Year, Dr. Lori Johnson-Vegas 40:24

11M ago40:24

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In this episode of The People of Penn State, we're joined by Dr. Lori Johnson-Vegas '83, '22 PhD. In 2023, Lori was awarded "National Mother of the Year" honors from American Mothers, Inc. She has also previously been recognized as the 2014 Armed Forces Insurance Tinker AFB Military Spouse of the Year. Having grown up, served, and married into the …

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Football Letter Podcast: Greater Boston Chapter / Central Texas Chapter 57:31

11M ago57:31

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There's a young alumni theme to this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast! We're joined by Immediate-Past President of the Central Texas Chapter, Derek Turner '17 and Communications Chair of the Greater Boston Chapter, Andrew Flatley '19. Both Derek and Andrew have made a tremendous impact as volunteers in such a short time since graduatin…

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Episode 67 — Crafting New Stories Through Broadway And Music With Maria Wirries '18 33:38

11M ago33:38

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Join us as we dive into the creative journey of emerging actor, composer and lyricist, Maria Wirries '18! Best known for roles in the Off-Broadway revival of Kinky Boots, Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway and its national tour, and Penelope or How The Odyssey Was Really Written, Maria takes us behind stage for an inside look at her career so far. Curren…

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