
Podward State
Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast. Onward State is an independent, student-run Penn State news site that works to generate honest conversation in the hopes of enriching the Penn State community.
Episodes
96 episodes
S12E2 - Kayden Mingo
In the second episode of season 12 of Podward State, hosts Michael Siroty and Keeley Lamm were joined by Penn State hoops’ highest-ranked recruit in program history, Kayden Mingo. Mingo, a Long Island, New York, native and four-star...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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34:26

S12E1 - Ezra Nanes
On the season 12 premiere of Podward State, hosts Hailey Stutzman, Charlie Pegler, and Keeley Lamm were joined by State College Mayor Ezra Nanes. Mayor Nanes, the pod’s first-ever, three-time Friend of the Show, joined Podward State in...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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46:34

S11E2 - Phia Gladieux
In the second episode of season 11 of Podward State, hosts Hailey Stutzman, Ryan Smith, and Ally Eaton caught up with Best Friend of the Show Phia Gladieux after her experience in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris with USA Hockey.To kic...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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54:51

S11E1 - The Crew
On the season 11 premiere of Podward State, hosts Hailey Stutzman, Charlie Pegler, and Keeley Lamm were joined by the entire cast and crew to preview the season, introduce new members of the Podward State family, and share some pod banter.<...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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38:09

S10E3 - Pat Freiermuth
On this week's episode of Podward State, hosts Hailey Stutzman and Charlie Pegler are joined by former Penn State Nittany Lion and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth.Pat discussed his time playing football at Penn State, Franc...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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28:52

S10E2 - Phia Gladieux
On this week's episode of Podward State, hosts Shannon Smith, Hailey Stutzman, and Charlie Pegler are joined by Penn State field hockey player Phia Gladieux.Phia discussed her early years as a field hockey player, her commitment to Penn...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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44:53

S10E1 - Steve Jones
On the season 10 premiere of Podward State, hosts Keeley Lamm and Connor Krause are joined by the voice of Penn State football, Steve Jones.Jones discussed his broadcasting beginnings, the early days of covering Joe Paterno and the Nitt...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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57:16
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S9E3 - Char Morett-Curtiss
On this week's episode of Podward State, hosts Shannon Smith and Keeley Lamm were joined by former Penn State field hockey coach and Teammates for Life founder Char Morett-Curtiss. Morett-Curtiss chatted about her experience as a t...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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28:26

S9E2 - Hannah Jackson
On season nine episode two of Podward State, hosts Shannon Smith and Connor Krause are joined by Penn State Student & Future Shapers Advisory Council Member Hannah Jackson.Throughout the interview, Jackson talks about the personal c...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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33:25

S9E1 - Sarah Snyder
On the season nine premiere of Podward State, hosts Hailey Stutzman and Connor Krause are joined by New York Jets team photographer Sarah Snyder.Throughout the interview, Snyder talks about her involvement at Penn State, her journey to ...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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47:57

S8E5 - Max Dean
On the latest episode of Podward State, hosts Mara McKeon and Shannon Smith are joined by three-time All-American and National Champion wrestler Max Dean. Throughout the interview, Dean talks about his wrestling career, his favorit...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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36:25

S8E4 - My Hero Zero
On the latest episode of Podward State, hosts Hailey Stutzman and Charlie Pegler are joined by Mike Lee, Jason Olcese, Ethan Phillip, and Eric Damiano...better known as My Hero Zero, a local State College band.Throughout the interview, ...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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58:05

S8E3 - Melanie Collins
On the latest episode of Podward State, hosts Shannon Smith, Connor Krause, and Grace Cunningham are joined by Penn State alum and NFL sideline reporter Melanie Collins.Before hopping into the interview, Charlie Pegler, Mara McKeon, and...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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37:27

S8E1 - Brad Kraut
*Taps microphone*...is this thing on?On the season eight premiere of Podward State, hosts Connor Krause and Grace Cunningham, along with guest host Hailey Stutzman, are joined by the rest of the crew to kick off the new season. The team...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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1:15:53

S7E8 - Michael McDermott
On the season seven finale of Podward State, hosts Grace Cunningham, Connor Krause, and Shannon Smith are joined by Penn State senior Michael McDermott…also known as the Nittany Lion.After recently revealing his identity at Penn State f...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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1:10:57

S7E7 - Sam Richards
On this week’s episode of Podward State, host Shannon Smith and guest host Hailey Stutzman are joined by iconic Penn State sociology professor Sam Richards.Throughout the episode, Richards chats about his craziest moments from teaching ...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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40:50

S7E6 - Alex Fleece
On this week’s episode of Podward State, hosts Grace Cunningham, Shannon Smith, and Connor Krause are joined by Penn State alum and Baltimore Ravens cheerleader Alex Fleece.Throughout the episode, Fleece chats about her favorite Penn St...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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43:53

S735 - Ashley Ferrara & Rachel Aul
Frankly, you’re going to want to tune into this one, folks.On the latest episode of Podward State, hosts Grace Cunningham, Shannon Smith, and Connor Krause are joined by two Penn State alums and former Oscar Mayer Wienermobile drivers (...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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53:25

S7E4 - Micah Shrewsberry
On this week’s episode of Podward State, hosts Grace Cunningham, Connor Krause, and Shannon Smith, along with guest host Tobey Prime, are joined by Penn State men’s basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry.The gang chats with Shrewsberry...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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50:08

S7E3 - MacLaine Funsch
On this week's episode of Podward State, hosts Grace Cunningham and Shannon Smith are joined by Penn State alum and Indianapolis Colts cheerleader MacLaine Funsch.Throughout the episode, Funsch discusses her favorite Penn State memories...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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19:14

S7E2 - Michael Mauti
On this week’s episode of Podward State, hosts Grace Cunningham, Connor Krause, and Shannon Smith are joined by former Penn State linebacker Michael Mauti.Before the interview kicks off, Charlie Pegler reads some headlines with Hailey S...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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45:14

S7E1 - Welcome Back
On this week’s episode of Podward State, hosts Grace Cunningham, Shannon Smith, and Connor Krause are joined by the staff to introduce season 7.Charlie Pegler reads the headlines of the week with Hailey Stutzman, Tobey Prime, Mikey Dean...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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32:28

S6E15 - Mother's Day Special
On this week’s episode of Podward State, hosts Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham are joined by the staff to interview their moms for a Mother’s Day special. Throughout their segment, the mothers talk about their favorite childhood memories ...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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55:51