Podcast Episodes

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

Season 5 Episode 88

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. Hesterm…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 87 – Finding the Good News with Tressa Glover

Season 5 Episode 87

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 …

Published on 3 months ago

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

Season 5 Episode 86

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 …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Season 5 Episode 85

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 appea…

Published on 4 months ago

Episode 84 — Adaptive Sports Medicine, With Victoria Heasley, MD

Season 5 Episode 84

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 M…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Season 5 Episode 83

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 P…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

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

Season 5 Episode 82

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 who…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Season 5 Episode 81

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,…

Published on 6 months ago

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

Season 5 Episode 80

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) …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Season 5 Episode 79

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 T…

Published on 7 months ago