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Today's guest is Mike Schugt, currently the President of Teneo Hospitality Group, who shares his career journey in the hospitality industry. Soon he will putting forth all of his efforts and energy toward his new venture, "Inn-Clusivity". Their mission is to empower special needs adults and their families by opening doors to transformative opportunities and meaningful employment in the hotel industry. It is a brilliant idea to help others find purpose and passion within new opportunities. Imagine empowering special needs adults to become UNSTOPPABLE! He is "seeing" the need to help so many that may be UNSEEN for job opportunities. We learn very quickly of so many commonalities between the both of us; Pittsburghers and Penn Staters. Mike discusses his early aspiration to be a hockey player, his shift to hospitality spurred by an affinity for the dynamic nature of the industry, and his ascent to leadership roles including his current presidency at Teneo. We discuss: -the importance of self-leadership, authenticity, competitiveness, relationship-building in sales and leadership, and the value of serving others. -Mike's initiative, 'Inclusivity,' which aims to provide employment opportunities for special needs adults. -Lessons from Mike's story emphasize resilience, hard work, self-care, and the transformative impact of kindness and inclusivity in both personal growth and business success. More about https://innclusivity.org/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-schugt/ More about: https://teneohg.com/

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 experience, highlight how the Alumni Association and our chapters have united Penn Staters throughout the football season, and preview the Alumni Association's home Roar Tour event this Friday. Then, we talked with Mandi (28:41) about her memories of the 1995 Rose Bowl and its impact on her college decision, the importance of staying connected with Penn State through a chapter, the Asheville Chapter's watch parties, and how the chapter strives to create a welcoming atmosphere for new members or event attendees. Join the Asheville Chapter's Facebook Group.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Don't miss out on the ultimate College Football Playoff kickoff party! The Penn State Alumni Association is hosting a special Roar Tour event on Friday, Dec. 20 before Penn State football's anticipated playoff White Out home game against SMU on Saturday, Dec. 21.

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 chapter volunteer leader. We talked with Chuck about why he's always felt a strong connection to Penn State, how the Suncoast Chapter unites Penn Staters in the Clearwater/St. Petersburg area through football season and beyond, his advice to fellow Penn Staters about how they can get involved with a chapter and with the Alumni Association, and more. Learn more about the Suncoast Chapter on Facebook.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

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 representation at Penn State. We also chat with Madison Chapter President, Phillip Bower '99, 01 M.S., about how the chapter plans to welcome Penn Staters to Madison this weekend for Penn State football's matchup with the Badgers, how the Madison chapter unites area Nittany Lion alumni and fans on game day, and how it connects Penn Staters year round.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about our African American Alumni Organizations Connect with the Madison Chapter:WebsiteFacebook GroupInstagramLearn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

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's president;How the chapter brings the Penn State spirit to its game day watch parties; Her professional work as Assistant Editor at Netflix;Advice for Penn Staters looking to get involved with an Alumni Association group;and more.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with the Los Angeles Chapter:WebsiteInstagramEmail: president@psula.orgAlumni Association member's can learn more about Heather in a volunteer spotlight profile from the March/April 2023 edition of the Penn Stater magazine. Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

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 graduating from Penn State. We talked with Derek about his service in the Army ROTC and being stationed at Fort Cavazos after graduation, his involvement with Lion Ambassadors as a student, his role as the Immediate Past President with the Central Texas Chapter and how the chapter unites area Penn Staters on game days. Andrew discussed his deep family connections to Penn State, making lifelong friends through the Legion of Blue basketball student section, the special THON Night of Hope banquets the chapter hosts, the vibes of a Greater Boston Chapter football watch party and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with the Central Texas Chapter:WebsiteFacebook GroupInstagramConnect with the Greater Boston Chapter:WebsiteFacebook GroupInstagramLearn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

The Football Letter Podcast is back from the bye week with a new episode!First (0:51), we talk with Long Island Chapter Board Member Lucille Mankowich to get an overview of the chapter and how it unites Penn Staters on game days during the football season, other chapter initiatives and activities, and her role as a Penn State parent. Then, letterman Miles Dieffenbach joins the show (25:00). We chat with Miles about what it was like to play for Joe Paterno, Bill O'Brien and James Franklin, the memorable 2012 Penn State football season, the importance of alumni and fan support, becoming a father, and more.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with the Long Island Chapter:WebsiteFacebook GroupInstagramConnect with Miles:XLinkedInLearn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

This week on The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by letterman and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa '20 to preview his third season in the NFL. We also talked with Jesse about his nonprofit organization, the 40 Reasons Foundation, which cultivates a healthy and safe environment for children to be able to enhance their sense of creativity and promote their independence (0:50) .Following our conversation with Jesse, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter President Emily Matyas '17 discussed her journey to becoming a volunteer leader, how the chapter unites Penn Staters on football game days and beyond, the value of getting involved with the Alumni Association, and more (14:51).View the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------More on Jesse: Selected by Arizona with the team's second pick in the seventh round (256th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, Jesse appeared in 21 games (one start) with 13 tackles, a QB hit and three tackles for loss in his first two seasons (2022-23). Jesse grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and at an early age developed a love of American football. Connect with Jesse:X (Twitter)More on Emily:  Emily is from New Kensington, Pennsylvania and graduated from the Penn State Smeal College of Business in 2017 with a degree in Marketing and a minor in International Business. She currently works in Washington, D.C. as a program specialist. She serves as the President of the Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter. Connect with the Metro D.C. Chapter:WebsiteFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

In this episode, we recap Penn Staters taken in the NFL Draft. We also get into Penn Relays talk and discuss other programs in action. Later on in the episode, we react live to the news that CARTER STAROCCI IS BACK for Penn State wrestling. Send us your questions, comments, and predictions! Visit nittanyblues.com or email nittanybluespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our merch at shop.nittanyblues.com. Support the show at nittanyblues.com/support. Learn more about The College Huddle: thecollegehuddle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nittany-blues/support

In this episode, we recap the exciting action from the Olympic Team Trials tournament for wrestling. We also preview the NFL Draft and give our thoughts on when Penn Staters will be drafted. Send us your questions, comments, and predictions! Visit nittanyblues.com or email nittanybluespod@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Check out our merch at shop.nittanyblues.com. Support the show at nittanyblues.com/support. Learn more about The College Huddle: thecollegehuddle.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nittany-blues/support

On this episode of STATE of STATE, Justin and Tom are joined by former Penn State OL Landon Tengwall to get his perspective on the current Nittany Lion team, Penn Staters in this weekend's NFL Draft, NIL, and more! Check out Landon's new podcast “Behind The Wall” on his YouTube channel, as well as his contributions to On3's Blue White Illustrated. Visit bleav.com/shows/state-of-state for more information on the show, and other places to listen. New episodes of the show drop every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and wherever else you get your podcasts! Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications! Comment, rate us, and like us!     Music provided by Matty Fresh #weare #pennstate #collegefootball Follow us on X, Instagram, and TikTok @stateofstatepod         Check out Landon Tengwall's podcast “Behind the Wall” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheWall58   For more on SAVE, visit http://www.joinsave.com/state For SAVE's full terms and conditions, visit https://www.joinsave.com/termsandconditions   To shop Blue White Outfitters, visit http://www.bluewhiteoutfitters.com

Welcome to this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast as we close out the regular season with another great episode.  First (0:56), we talk with Director of the Penn State All-Sports Museum, Lew Lazarow, about the museum's new photomosaic mural honoring Franco Harris, Franco's legacy at Penn State, the mission of the museum, its other featured exhibits, and more. Follow the All-Sports Museum on Facebook and X. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Then (20:50) , we're joined by Jeremy O'Mard, President of our African-American Alumni Organization of D.C. Alumni Interest Group. Jeremy provided an overview of the African-American Alumni Organizations (AAAOs), how the D.C. AAAO brings Penn Staters together for football watch parties, playing a role in strengthening the alumni network, his passion for giving back, and other marquee events/activities hosted by the AAAOs. Learn more about our African-American Alumni Organizations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

The popular adventure reality television show, "The Amazing Race," is now in its 35th season...and one of the contestants is a Penn Stater! Alumnus Joe Moskowitz and his fiancé, Ian, started competing on the show in June of this year. Joe joined The People of Penn State Podcast to discuss his experiences on "The Amazing Race" so far, including being a long-time fan of the show, the application process, behind-the-scenes details, what it's like competing alongside his fiancé, and more. He also discussed his path to Penn State, majoring in Hospitality Management, and his professional role with Dealpath, a commercial real estate firm for data-driven investment decisions. Check out the video version of this conversation on our YouTube page. Connect with Joe on:InstagramLinkedIn----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedInToday's episode is also our season two finale of The People of Penn State! We'll see you after the Thanksgiving holiday for season three, featuring plenty of more conversations with inspiring and impactful Penn Staters! We Are! 

Aloha, Penn Staters, and welcome to the newest episode of The Football Letter Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by our Hawaii Chapter President Angela White to hear her Penn State story and discuss how the chapter aims to keep alumni and friends connected thousands of miles from a Penn State campusAngela detailed the Hawaii Chapter's football watch parties hosted at locations across the state on fall Saturdays, the year-round activities hosted by the chapter, her career as an event planner, how she developed leadership skills at Penn State, and much more. Connect with the Hawaii Chapter:WebsiteFacebookInstagram-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

Welcome to this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast! On today's show, we're joined by letterman offensive lineman Hunter Kelly (0:56) and Baltimore Chapter President Hunter Davey (20:49). Hunter Kelly was a member of the 2016 Big Ten Championship squad, a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, and most recently played for the Massachusetts Pirates in the Indoor Football League. He discussed what it was like to get the chance to play football at Penn State after growing up as a huge fan of the Nittany Lions, how he excelled as an athlete and as a student, the work he put in to earn a scholarship, his experiences in arena football, and the significance of alumni support.Follow Hunter on X-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hunter Davey has been heavily involved as an alumni volunteer since graduating from Penn State in 2019 with a degree in chemical engineering. Having been named as a member of our Young Alumni Ambassador class of 2019-20, Hunter is now serving as the President of our Baltimore Chapter. We talked with Hunter about what made Penn State the school for him, the many events and activities of the Baltimore Chapter, his role as chapter president, how our alumni chapters can be a bridge to connect Penn Staters with each other, and what he's up to professionally as an account manager with Ecolab. Get involved with the Baltimore Chapter:WebsiteFacebookInstagramX

This week on The Football Letter Podcast, we were joined by letterman wide receiver Matt Zanellato (2011-15) and Florida Gulf Coast Chapter President Nick Bocci. Now the wide receivers coach at UMass, Zanellato will be returning to Beaver Stadium this weekend as a member of the Minutemen staff. Previous coaching stops for Matt include time at Lock Haven (Pa.), Davenport (MI.), Saginaw Valley State (MI.), and Western Michigan. In part one (0:56), we spoke with Matt about choosing to stay at Penn State, when he knew he wanted to get into coaching, the bond between football lettermen, and the emotions of returning to Beaver Stadium on the opposing sideline this weekend. Connect with Matt on Instagram and X. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In part two (31:49), Nick joined the program to discuss why he chose Penn State, the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter's football watch parties, an overview of how the chapter keeps Penn Staters in their area connected year round, receiving the fundraising award from the Penn State Alumni Association through our Volunteer Awards, and more. Get involved with the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter: WebsiteFacebookInstagram-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookXInstagramLinkedIn

The 2016 Big Ten Championship squad is undoubtedly one of the most memorable teams in Penn State history. In part one (0:55) of this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by one of the 2016 team captains, Brandon Bell! Having worn the iconic No. 11 jersey, Brandon finished his Nittany Lion career with 225 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries and 4 interceptions. Brandon joined the show to discuss his post-playing career in the media industry -- he now works as Broadcast Assistant with the National Basketball Association -- memories from that iconic 2016 season, how Penn State prepared him for the NFL, and much more.  Connect with Brandon on Instagram or LinkedIn.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In part two (25:49), we caught up with Football Letter Editor Emeritus John Black to look back at the series history between Penn State Football and this week's White Out game opponent, Iowa. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In part three (32:00), we talked with President of our Houston Chapter, Chad Washington. A graduate of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Chad is a dedicated alumni volunteer, having worked his way up to becoming Houston Chapter President after holding other roles within the group. Professionally, he works as a Digital Producer for KIAH-TV in Houston. Chad discussed why he chose Penn State, the many events and programs offered by the Houston Chapter, how Penn Staters can get involved with the chapter, football watch parties, and more. Get involved with the Houston Chapter:WebsiteFacebookXLinkedIn Group-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The People of Penn State is expanding! Each week during the Penn State Football season, we're bringing you a bonus podcast, featuring interviews with Nittany Lion lettermen and volunteer leaders who bring the mission of the Alumni Association to life. The Football Letter Podcast will live right here in The People of Penn State universe and can be found in all of the same places you already listen to the flagship show! In our debut episode of The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by OJ McDuffie, Penn State football letterman, nine-year NFL veteran, Miami Dolphins Walk Of Fame honoree, and founder of the Catch 81 Foundation.OJ takes us through his many memories of playing at Penn State and in the NFL, the purpose of his Catch 81 Foundation, the impact the University has had on his life, and much more.  We also talk with Kevin Cei, President of our New York City Chapter, about why he chose Penn State, his role as president, and the chapter's NIL initiatives. Learn more about OJ's Catch 81 Foundation on its websiteFollow OJ on X and InstagramListen to his Miami Dolphins podcast "The Fish Tank"  hereGet involved with the New York City Chapter by visiting its websiteFollow the chapter on:FacebookX Instagram LinkedInLearn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInTimestamps0:00 — Intro0:55 — Welcoming OJ McDuffie to the show1:53 — Connecting with Penn Staters at the Rose Bowl3:05 — Why OJ was drawn to Penn State as a recruit 5:34 — The evolution of Penn State's offense in the 1990s8:24 — Memories of the 1992 Fiesta Bowl win over Tennessee11:03 — Becoming a 1st round pick of the Miami Dolphins12:20 — Transition from Penn State to the NFL14:15 — Ad Read - The Penn State Alumni Association Game Day Page15:10 — The mission of the Catch 81 Foundation17:35 — West Virginia is back on the schedule18:37 — What makes Beaver Stadium so special20:10 — The Success With Honor mantra24:35 — Thanking OJ for his time24:53 — Football Letter emeritus John Black takes a look back on the historic Penn State-West Virginia series27:07 — Welcoming Kevin Cei to the show28:30 — How Penn State became the school for Kevin29:25 — The success of Penn State's meteorology program 30:10 — Becoming involved with the New York City Chapter32:01 — What it's like leading the chapter33:52 — Football game watch parties37:06 — The New York City Chapter's initiative with NIL46:08 — How to get involved with the NYC Chapter47: 55 — John Black recounts the time Joe Paterno held up the team plane for him after a West Virginia game 48:55 — Outro

Adam Crowley got the Penn Staters riled up this morning. Is Penn State afraid to play Pitt?

Calls. Adam Crowley got the Penn Staters riled up this morning. Is Penn State afraid to play Pitt? Calls.  Calls. 

Go to birddogs.com/BWI for a free yeti-style tumbler with your purchase Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqK Penn State Football heads to Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday and Thursday so we're here to preview the event. Host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel break down what you need to know about the two-day event in Indianapolis that signals the beginning of the 2023 season. Pickel, Blue White Illustrated's reporter on the scene, is heading to Indy later this week to cover the event. He'll give fans what he's interested in hearing, who he plans to speak with, and what other storylines he'll follow this week. If you haven't yet, subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube so you don't miss any of Pickel's video content from this week. Penn Staters at Big Ten Media Day Pickel will give fans the rundown on topics he's interested in hearing from head coach James Franklin about on Wednesday. He and T-Frank will preview those conversations, which include spring injury updates, season expectations, NIL and more. Check out the show for the full conversation. What do you want Pickel to ask Franklin if he has the chance? Join the show live at 10 am and give your thoughts! It's also a big year for new athletic director Pat Kraft and the administration. Kraft is heading into his second season as Penn State's AD and his second go-around at Media Days. Will he give an update on key infrastructure plans? Pickel will discuss what important issues Kraft will cover with the assembled media. Not just Penn State's administration but the Big Ten also has a new leader. New Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti will kick things off on Wednesday morning as the new leader of the conference. T-Frank has some questions about the future of the conference that he and Pickel will discuss. Players heading to Indianapolis Three Penn State players will also represent the team in Indianapolis this week. Olu Fashanu, Keaton Ellis, and Adisa Isaac will attend the event with Franklin and meet with the media. What sort of expectations should this set for the group? Pickel and T-Frank will explain what they hope to learn about the team from the players headed out west. Join the show live at 10 am on YouTube to be part of the conversation! Previewing Penn State Football at Big Ten Media Days #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394 Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday 4/26/23 Hour 1 - Steve has a list of Penn Staters who will make an impact in the NFL, including a sleeper, and Steve also says he doesn't know who won the Aaron Rodgers trade.

Hour 2 - Steve explains why NFL teams have to consider Sean Clifford, and other Penn Staters that could have a shot as a late draft pick or rookie free agent.

In the latest episode of “The Free Lance Advice Podcast,” Collegian columnists Gracie Carella and Magdalena Nygard continue to answer Penn Staters' most pressing questions. The episode covers a variety of topics, with questions ranging from how to make friends in college to deciding whether to have foot enlargement surgery. The duo closes the episode by discussing a viewer's conundrum about selling their tickets to see Taylor Swift.

A proper work-life balance? Never heard of her. Well, that's probably not what students want to hear when seeking personal life advice, but it's what “It's Not That Deep” co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky are able to offer. The duo took to the HUB-Robeson Center to share similar unsolicited advice to their fellow Penn Staters. Work-life balance wasn't the only thing discussed, with topics ranging from personal relationships to schoolwork. But at the end of the day, this advice may not be the best route because it's not that deep.

Welcome to another episode of The People of Penn State -- a podcast by the Penn State Alumni Association. In this episode we're joined by Katie Kemmerer (2018 - Bellisario), Executive Project Manager for the Kansas City Chiefs. In her fifth season with the club, Katie manages the international expansion of the Chiefs brand as well as oversees brand activations in the Kansas City area. Previous and ongoing projects within the Chiefs organization include Super Bowl Championship Rings, Chiefs Fit, Chiefs Style Lounge, and Chiefs Charity Game. Prior to her current position, Katie interned in the Community Outreach department.On the show, Katie discusses her career path working in sports, her day-to-day responsibilities in Kansas City, the work expanding the brand of the Chiefs internationally, how Penn Staters have helped her throughout her career, and more. Follow Katie on Twitter: @katie_kemmerer. Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:20 — Intro2:15 — Becoming a Penn Stater3:46 — Involvement as a student 8:40 — Launching a career in sports11:13 — Ad Read #1 - LionLink12:15 — Day-To-Day Responsibilities with the Kansas City Chiefs14:28 —International expansion of the Chiefs brand21:02 —Marketing strategies in the U.S. 23:42 — Aligning other brands with the Chiefs 25:00 — Working with Tamba Hali at an event25:57 — Building a career with the Chiefs29:20 — The role of the Penn State network in professional growth 33:51 — Lightning Round Q&A 37:03 — Outro38:00 — Alma Mater Close 

Steve is feeling better this week and the duo is back together to recap a dominant win over Canisius, but one that may have come at a cost. We also:Preview the upcoming matchup with QuinnipiacCheck in with some old coaches at new gigsand Evan asks Steve how well some one-time Penn Staters would fit on the 22-23 team!Support the Show.Follow us on X @ShotsGottaFallLike us on Facebook at Shots Gotta Fall: The Penn State Basketball PodcastSend us an e-mail Shotsgottafallpod@gmail.comRate and review us and subscribe/follow Shots Gotta Fall wherever you download us every week!

While the current Penn State football players are hard at work in the weight room getting ready for the 2022 season, eight former Nittany Lions are gearing up for the next step in their career. Starting Tuesday, March 1st, these players will put their skills to the test at the annual NFL Combine in Indianapolis in front of 32 teams. Which players need to make the most of an impact? You can make a case for any one of them, but host Thomas Frank Carr has picked three players to represent the three critical data-gathering facets of the Combine. After a quick introduction about the Penn Staters that won Super Bowl LVI, T-Frank starts with the interview portion of the Combine. Most fans are not aware of the 15-minute interview sessions outside of the skills testing on the field during the week in Indy. Players meet with interested teams in scheduled blocks of time to ask just about any question they want. While the most bizarre questions make it to the light of day, the more serious questions about play, performance, and personality don't. So who needs to ace the interview portion the most? T-Frank has a candidate that he thinks fits that situation perfectly. Next, he focuses on the testing portion of the Combine. From the famous 40-yard dash to the vertical leap, one player needs to post excellent numbers more than the other seven representatives from Penn State. So why is Jesse Luketa the pick? After all, he just finished an impressive week at the Senior Bowl. T-Frank explains. Finally comes the medical examinations at the Combine. Who has the most checkered injury past? Penn State does not give public details regarding injuries, so this is a murkier topic. Despite that, one player stands out. Finally, T-Frank addresses one related topic to the Combine and the players mentioned on the show. Did some players, like Luketa, make a mistake by declaring for the draft? Would one more year of development change their draft slotting? T-Frank gives his thoughts on what he thinks is a warped perception of money, draft position, and value. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394 Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyler Donohue and Sean Fitz are back for another episode of the Lions247 Podcast! They break down a schedule update to Penn State's opening game against Purdue, discuss the beginning to winter workouts, look at some of the Penn Staters heading to the NFL combine, and highlight some under the radar Nittany Lions! Follow the guys on Twitter: @seanfitz247 @TDsTake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 32 of Paydirt, we preview the 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl, which happens this Saturday February 5th at 2:30pm EST on the NFL Network. Tom is joined by Kyle Crabbs, the Director of Scouting for The Draft Network, to get his evaluation of all 6 Penn State players participating in the game. Visit https://bleav.com/podcast-show/paydirt-a-penn-state-football-podcast/ for more information on the show, and other places to listen to the podcast. New episodes premiere on Wednesday mornings. Don't forget to subscribe, comment, and like us!   (Stock Music provided by ikoliks, from Pond5) #weare #pennstate #collegefootball   For more information on BetOnline, visit betonline.ag For more information on Funk Brewing, visit www.funkbrewing.com For more information on Masterworks, visit www.masterworks.art/bleav For more information on THON, visit www.thon.org For more information on “Tag Me In United”, visit www.tagmeinunited.com  

In this week's episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our Seth Engle and Alexis Yoder discuss former Penn Staters' NFL performances from this weekend, including Robbie Gould, Miles Sanders and Micah Parsons. The duo also discusses how Parsons has been performing in his rookie season and how he has already made a name for himself in the Dallas Cowboys franchise. Engle and Yoder finish out by discussing moves in the Nittany Lions' coaching staff and winter workouts.

PennLive's Daniel Gallen and Bob Flounders dig into Penn State's January enrollee additions and offer opinions on some players to watch. This Blue-White Breakdown podcast also highlights some of the Lions mentioned in recent mock drafts by Mel Kiper Jr. and Dane Brugler. And who are the ex-Penn Staters participating in this weekend's NFL divisional players who could make major impacts? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Penn State football enters its winter conditioning period during the spring semester of 2022. Every offseason it's a critical time of year for player development, and this year is no different. The mantra in football has always been "bigger, faster, stronger," so every player needs to improve at this time of year. With a disappointing 2021 in the rearview mirror, several players need to take full advantage of the winter conditioning period and take the next step. Host Thomas Frank Carr has his top-10 players that need to do that this offseason. He starts at 10 with an unlikely position and player when you think of winter lifting. Yet, slot corner Daequan Hardy begins the list for several key reasons, including usage pattern, size, and playing style. His development can also help one particular problem that the Penn State defense has this offseason. It's a problem that will populate the list with candidates. The players coming in at number nine and eight are here because they need to make up for lost ground. Two Penn State contributors have struggled to overcome injuries and need this time of year to make real strides on their way back. Both are presumed healthy at this point and can be starters in 2022 with the proper recovery and advancement in their physical skills. The following three Penn State players on the list are younger players who need to keep their developmental curve going. The first player, coming in seventh, is a presumed starter in 2022 and needs to make good the promise of his potential from last season. The following two are dark-horse candidates to win playing time next season if they take a serious step forward in their physical development. Both are along the line of scrimmage, and one is possibly the key to unlocking a best-case scenario on the offensive line. The player checking in at number four on the list is similar to the previous group but is much more of a wildcard. It's clear from his profile that he will need to get bigger and stronger before starting, but it's unknown if he has the skills to do so just yet. Nevertheless, if this player delivers on a high-profile recruiting ranking, he can change Penn State's plans in the offseason and alter the starting lineup on defense in a positive way. Of the final three players, two were defacto starters last season and are likely top of mind when thinking of Penn State defenders that need to get bigger this offseason. The other is here for a practical and symbolic reason regarding what he means to Penn State's future. #PennState #NittanyLions JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annual SUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmation Bookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters: http://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://bluewhiteillustrated.podbean.com/ Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1992 Penn State grad Steve Moyer and 2008 grad Danielle Stemple are two of the main people behind our favorite Penn State retailer, Lions Pride. Beyond being a great partner of Lion Legacy, we wanted to learn about what it takes to operate a small business in a college town. Steve and Danielle also provide some great insights on how they work with Penn State and the licensing department to bring apparel to you and all Penn Staters. Jump right in: 5:15 - Surviving the pandemic as a small business 8:46 - How Lions Pride got started 13:18 - Danielle's start in retail 15:32 - Student Question of the Episode powered by http://collegian.psu.edi (The Daily Collegian): Biggest change in business over time 18:49 - Lions Pride vs. the competition 23:22 - The buying process 27:21 - Opinions on having different logos and colors 32:29 - Advice for opening a small business in a college town 35:31 - The future of Lions Pride 37:30 - Lions Den presented by Lions-Pride.com: Penn State experience Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com). Keep up with all the Penn State news at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Collegian.PSU.edu (Collegian.PSU.edu). Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink (Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink). Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/LionLegacyPodcast.com (LionLegacyPodcast.com) Special thanks to https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/StudioPodSF.com (StudioPodSF.com) for their support.

The People of Penn State, a podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association, will share the stories of Penn Staters doing inspiring or impactful things across the world. Hosted by Alumni Association CEO Paul Clifford '20g, each episode will feature a Penn Stater discussing their Penn State journey and what they are passionate about. Here's a quick intro on what you can expect. 

In the midst of an exciting season that has seen the Penn State Nittany Lions rise to fourth in the nation after five weeks and on the eve of their biggest yet against Iowa, Jim and Chris take a moment to stop and smell the roses - specifically, to appreciate quarterback Sean Clifford and receiver Jahan Dotson, who connected for two scores against Indiana and, in so doing, surpassed Todd Blackledge and Kenny Jackson as State's all-time passing touchdown combo. We appreciate their accomplishments along with those with whom they share the record books and reflect on how lucky Penn Staters have been to watch so many great players represent the Blue and White.FEATURING: Chris Buchignani, Jim GalantiWe're excited to be partnering with the team at Keystone Sports, more folks who love the Nittany Lions like we do.You can hear the Keystone Kickoff Show three times a week on the airwaves across Pennsylvania - go to KeystoneSportsNetwork.com for a list of radio stations and more - or listen whenever you want by subscribing on your favorite podcast platform. But your best bet is to download the Keystone Sports App, available in the App Store and Google Play.

In celebration and recognition of State of Excellence week, Brian Tripp discusses philosophies on establishing culture and leadership with Penn State Field Hockey Head Coach Char Morett-Curtiss and Penn State Men's Ice Hockey Head Coach Guy Gadowsky. State of Excellence is a week-long celebration of Penn State student-athletes' dedication to the university, their academic successes and their devotion to their respective sports. It also is a recognition of our coaches and staff for their commitment to providing a complete student-athlete experience based on the four pillars: ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT and CULTURAL LEADERSHIP. Our State of Excellence recognition is an opportunity for all Penn Staters to be proud of the accomplishments of our student-athletes, coaches and staff.

There are but a precious few places where the forces of the college football universe can all align to create a special and resonant moment that touches the lives of thousands of people in hundreds of ways, uniting people of all different backgrounds - young and old, near and far away - in a shared appreciation of a unique American ritual. Luckily for all of us, Happy Valley is such a place, and for those of us fortunate enough to call ourselves Penn Staters, it is a second home that beckons strongest on Autumn Saturdays when the home team does battle for love and loyalty to Alma Mater beneath the watchful gaze of Old Mount Nittany. Whether you watched at home or from the stands, dressed all in white, you were treated to a beautiful four-quarter masterpiece that, at its conclusion, indelibly etched another memorable chapter into the already-legendary chronicles of Penn State football. We pause to appreciate it all, from the profane to the profound.HOSTED BY: Brandon Noble, Mike "The Mailman" Herr, Kevin Horne, Chris Buchignani

A big weekend in Happy Valley looms. In under two decades, the Beaver Stadium White Out has cemented its status among the most distinctive traditions of the great American ritual that is college football. After the coronavirus pandemic denied Penn Staters the opportunity to take part in 2020, the White Out returns for a huge non-conference battle - a rare Northern road trip for an SEC school as #22 Auburn arrives to take on #10 Penn State - and ESPN's College GameDay is once again back in the Valley to mark the occasion. The guys talk about the evolution of the tradition, GameDay's newfound affection for State College, and what to expect when the Nittany Lions take on the Tigers. All this plus Brandon Noble's memories from the 1996 Outback Bowl, the waterlogged game that gave Penn State its half of the all-time series with Auburn that is currently tied 1-1. Here's hoping the Lions break the stalemate in our favor on Saturday. #WeAreMoxie: The Worst-Tasting Soda on EarthFor the Blogy: Quantifying the White OutHOSTED BY: Brandon Noble, Mike "The Mailman" Herr, Chris BuchignaniGUEST: Mike Levine

Tuesday 7/13/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Some State College Spikes and Penn State baseball players drafted, and what’s wrong with Team USA basketball after its 0-2 start in exhibition play, along with Greg Popovich’s exchange with a reporter.

Tuesday 7/13/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Some State College Spikes and Penn State baseball players drafted, and what’s wrong with Team USA basketball after its 0-2 start in exhibition play, along with Greg Popovich’s exchange with a reporter.

To overcome difficulties brought on by the pandemic, it's taken copious amounts of grit by people from all walks of life. In the Season Two finale, Ray Schmitt, Zach Lonsinger, and Renea Nichols discuss how they've seen grit brought to life by fellow Penn Staters. Episode transcript

100% of the earnings from this podcast episode will be donated to THON on 2/18. THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Please share this episode with as many people as you can. If your company is interested in matching the donations, please contact me directly at monicaaksamit@gmail.com  If you would like to donate directly to THON, you can do so here: DONATE. On this week's episode, former Cincinnati Bengal, Devon Still and Monica, two Penn Staters talk about their experience with cancer. Devon shares the story of his daughter, Leah Still’s fight with cancer, and the mentality the family had in order to overcome it. While the story ends happily, the road there was filled with many struggles. Monica tells the story of breast cancer in her family. We also hear about Devon's story with sports, at Penn State and in the NFL. We also get to find out the story behind how Devon's foundation came about.  If you would like to donate to Devon's foundation, Still Strong Foundation, you can do so here: DONATE I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Devon on Instagram @stillinthegame as well as Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

What's Up Trendsetters!Today, I talk with Alisha Hartley, CASE resident and Assistant Director of Leadership Giving at Penn State.Today's trend lines include:- perspective of a new professional,- self-care and grace, - CASE residency program, and- development in Covid times.BioAlisha Hartley is a native of Monroe, NC. She earned a B.A. in Psychology and minors in Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise and African Studies from Wake Forest University in 2018. Following graduation, Alisha served her alma mater as the Campus Life Fellow, where she created workshops and programs to promote wellbeing across the Wake Forest Community. After her fellowship, Alisha decided to reconnect with her love of traveling the world by leading a group of high school students on a Leadership and Social Change program in South Africa and later, studying abroad and interning in Barcelona, Spain. Her love for people, serving others, and higher education has led her to join the Nittany Lion Family. She is now an Assistant Director of Annual Leadership Gifts here at Penn State, where she reaches out to Penn Staters in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, and Northeast, PA.

Today, I talk with Abby Hopkins, Associate Director of Development, College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State and most recent chair of the CASE District V conference.Today's trend lines include:growing in your career at 1 institutionGetting involved with your professional organization The power of professional networkingBioSince 1999, Abby Hopkins has played in integral role in the success of Penn State's fundraising efforts, first as a development assistant and stewardship professional in the College of Agricultural Sciences, and then working in stewardship University-wide to provide guidance and leadership on stewardship policy, procedures and best practices. In 2018, Abby decided on a career shift and returned to the College of Agricultural Sciences to apply her stewardship knowledge to major gift fundraising.Helping people reach their full potential, making meaningful connections with others, and continuous learning has been a thread throughout her career, and in 2015 Abby joined the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District V conference committee to contribute to her profession. This service culminated in her role as conference chair for the 2019 conference, which was held in Chicago this past December.Abby holds a bachelor's degree from Penn State in Human Development and Family Studies and is a graduate of the University Scholar's program. A lifelong resident of State College, Abby is one of nine Penn Staters in her family and a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association. 

When James Franklin arrived at Penn State, he listed preparing his players for a shot at the NFL among his top goals, and the program has had great success sending alumni to the next level. With the 2020 NFL season about to commence, numerous Nittany Lions survived cuts to make pro rosters and practice squads: against-the-odds warriors like Trace McSorley and Jason Cabinda, decorated vets such as Sean Lee and Robbie Gould, and young stars set to break out in the likes of Miles Sanders and Chris Godwin. Friend of the show Chris "Buzzsaw" Adamski of TribLive.com joins Chris, Kevin, and Mike the Mailman for a deep dive into who made the cut where and the stories around their football careers thus far. Buzzsaw gives insight on the four Nittany Lions in Pittsburgh Steelers camp: Marcus Allen, Stefen Wisniewski, Saeed Blacknall, and DeAndre Thompkins. HOSTED BY: Mike Herr, Kevin Horne, Chris BuchignaniGUEST: Chris "Buzzsaw" Adamski

In 2020, the Penn State Alumni Association - the largest dues-paying college alumni association in the world - celebrates 150 years of connecting Penn Staters with their alma mater and each other. In this episode, good friend of the show Paul Clifford, now in his fourth year serving as Alumni Association CEO, joins Mailman, Kevin, and Chris to talk about the journey that brought him here to Happy Valley to serve in this critical role and some lessons learned along the way. The guys talk Penn State sports, Penn State spirit, and Penn State in the age of COVID-19. True to form, Kevin manages to land a few snarky jabs whenever the openings present. Paul's roles in coordinating the efforts of the Alumni Association and serving as its most visible personality are critical in shaping and holding together the fabric of the Penn State community. We hope this will be the first of many visits to Obligatory to talk with him about the place and school we all love.Join the Penn State Alumni Association: https://www.alumni.psu.edu/ HOSTED BY: Mike Herr, Kevin Horne, Chris BuchignaniGUEST: Paul Clifford

Studying abroad is a once in a lifetime experience, but for Courtney Guthridge and hundreds of other Penn Staters, the coronavirus pandemic cut that experience short. Guthridge spent three months juggling an abroad experience alone, a 15 hour time difference, and to possibility of being stuck in Australia indefinitely. CC Attribution Only Other Music: "Plasticity" by Blue Dot Sessions freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot…ink/Plasticity CC 4.0 "Slimheart" by Blue Dot Sessions freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot…900/Slimheart# CC 4.0 "Piano Loop 1E71" by Setuniman freesound.org/people/Setuniman/sounds/234106/ CC 3.0 "The Spring" by Chad Crouch freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Cro…g_Instrumental CC 3.0

In a time when the sports world has been turned completely upside down, the NFL Draft continues on undeterred (even though it will be on Zoom), and several Nittany Lions will look to hear their names called over the course of the three-day event. In this episode, the guys welcome back Eric Galko of Optimum Scouting to break down the prospects for Penn State's crop of draft-eligible players. While defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos appears destined for a first-round selection with receiver KJ Hamler to follow in rounds two or three, a lot of intrigue surrounds how many more Lions may go in the draft's later stages. Eric gives his thoughts on the outlook for Robert Windsor, John Reid, Steven Gonzalez, Cam Brown along with other potential undrafted free agents and former Penn Staters like Juwan Johnson and Tommy Stevens. Stay safe. Stay sanitized. Stay home. #WeAreHOSTED BY: Brandon Noble, Mike Herr, Kevin Horne, Chris BuchignaniGUEST: Eric Galko

Marisa Cameron is a junior at Penn State, taking on real clients as part of the student-run PR agency Happy Valley Communications. HVC is getting out the word about Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State and programming from Nov. 10 to 14 can help Penn Staters and community members make their ideas a reality. At GEW, host Bill Zimmerman will moderate a panel discussion titled: "Pop Up Startups: How to Shake Up the Typical Storefront" at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at Discovery Space. Make sure you always Hear The Hustle: Web: https://www.billzhustle.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyHustle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/billzhustle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billzhustle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billfzimmerman/ Logo by obuss88 on Fiverr.▶️ MAKE your podcasting dreams happen with hosting from Buzzsprout.

Todd Miner found inspiration out West for a new way to get Penn Staters from Point A to Point B. Hear about the origin of Vamos! Lion Chariot, plus how generating good vibes and creating memorable experiences leads to happy customers who come back. Make sure you always Hear The Hustle: Web: https://www.billzhustle.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyHustle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/billzhustle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billzhustle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billfzimmerman/ ▶️ MAKE your podcasting dreams happen with hosting from Buzzsprout.

The past couple of weeks have been quite interesting on the recruiting trail for Penn State. Should you be worried?  A couple PSU players in legal trouble. Penn Staters in the MLB, NBA, and NHL drafts.

Or, Kevin's Antebellum Adventure The Nittany Lions had a very respectable six players selected in the 2019 NFL Draft, with fan favorite Trace McSorley coming off the board in the sixth round to Baltimore. A total of four Penn Staters (two draft picks, two undrafted free agents) will remain in-state to suit up for the Eagles. Brandon, Chris, Kevin, and #Obligatory newcomer Paris Palmer (Penn State OT '15-16) eventually get around to talking about the draft, the decision process around leaving early, and whether declared underclassmen who aren't drafted (like PSU's Ryan Bates and Kevin Givens) should be able to return to school. But first, Kevin returns to the show in rare form, giving a great lesson in craft beer appreciation along with a recap of his tour of several college campuses in SEC country. Mike the Mailman is on assignment. HOSTED BY: Brandon Noble, Kevin Horne, Chris Buchignani, Paris Palmer

Jobe Matula of The LiveFirst Co. (https://www.mypawproof.com/) and Derek Barnett of Tutoration (https://www.tutoration.com/) grew their startups with help from the Happy Valley LaunchBox this summer. Currently juggling their undergrad studies and entrepreneurship, these two Penn Staters open up about the rush and the struggle that come with making your ideas a reality. For more information on the latest LaunchBox programs: https://launchbox.psu.edu/application-2/ Make sure you always Hear The Hustle: Web: http://bit.ly/HVHustle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyHustle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/billzhustle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billzhustle/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billfzimmerman/ Books and music by past "Hustle" guests are available at https://www.amazon.com/shop/happyvalleyhustle A video of this episode is available at https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyHustle/videos/2122903311369050/

More changes to PSU Football coaching staff as Josh Gattis takes the co-OC position at Alabama.  8 Penn Staters playing in All-Star games.  Not much has changed with the wrestling and basketball teams (for better and worse).  Hockey looks to rebound.

After a long three months where Penn Staters got to soak in their first bowl victory since the 2009 season, the #BlackShoePodcast returns!  Adam Collyer (@AdamCollyer) is joined as usual by Cari Greene (@NotCarlotta), Bill DiFilippo (@bflip33), and former star Penn State cornerback Stephon Morris to preview this weekend's Blue/White Game, talk Nittany Lions in the NFL Draft, and chat with a few special guests!

After a long three months where Penn Staters got to soak in their first bowl victory since the 2009 season, the #BlackShoePodcast returns!  Adam Collyer (@AdamCollyer) is joined as usual by Cari Greene (@NotCarlotta), Bill DiFilippo (@bflip33), and former star Penn State cornerback Stephon Morris to preview this weekend's Blue/White Game, talk Nittany Lions in the NFL Draft, and chat with a few special guests!

For this episode, Jeff and I talk to Jim Weber from LostLettermen.com, who updates us on what many of our former favorite Penn Staters are doing these days. Afterward, Jeff and I discuss the Illinois game, Joe Paterno's future, and the tough road still ahead of our Nittany Lions.