Podward State

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 connection that sparked her passion for criminal justice reform, her accomplishments within the Future Shapers Advisory Council, and her future plans within the council.

Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast that releases episodes on Spotify and YouTube during Penn State’s fall and spring semesters. Each episode features discussions with guests about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, entertainment, and more.

Podward State is dutifully produced by Onward State’s all-student staff, including…

Shannon Smith
Connor Krause
Hailey Stutzman
Charlie Pegler
Keeley Lamm
Mikey DeAngelis
Aidan Conrad
CJ Gill
Slaughter Joseph

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 working in the NFL, and the ins and outs of being a photographer for a professional sports team.

Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast that releases episodes on Spotify and YouTube during Penn State’s fall and spring semesters. Each episode features discussions with guests about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, entertainment, and more.

Podward State is dutifully produced by Onward State’s all-student staff, including…

Shannon Smith
Connor Krause
Hailey Stutzman
Charlie Pegler
Mara McKeon
Keeley Lamm
Mikey DeAngelis
Aidan Conrad
CJ Gill
Slaughter Joseph

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 favorite memories at Penn State, and the impact of NIL on athletes.

Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast that releases episodes on Spotify and YouTube during Penn State’s fall and spring semesters. Each episode features discussions with guests about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, entertainment, and more.

Podward State is dutifully produced by Onward State’s all-student staff, including…

Grace Cunningham
Shannon Smith
Connor Krause
Hailey Stutzman
Charlie Pegler
Teagan Staudenmeier
Mara McKeon
Keeley Lamm
Tobey Prime
Mikey DeAngelis
Aidan Conrad
CJ Gill
Slaughter Joseph

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, the band chats about how each member got into music, musical inspirations, the band's favorite songs to perform live, and the meaning behind the name "My Hero Zero." The crew even shares their go-to drink while performing at bars.

Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast that releases episodes on Spotify and YouTube during Penn State’s fall and spring semesters. Each episode features discussions with guests about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, entertainment, and more.

Podward State is dutifully produced by Onward State’s all-student staff, including…

Grace Cunningham
Shannon Smith
Connor Krause
Hailey Stutzman
Charlie Pegler
Teagan Staudenmeier
Mara McKeon
Keeley Lamm
Tobey Prime
Mikey DeAngelis

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 Tobey Prime discuss the latest happenings with Penn State sports.

Throughout the episode, Collins chats about her time in Happy Valley, her first gig at the Big Ten Network, and her newfound passion for interior design. The Bellisario alum also dishes on the most famous contact she has in her phone. 

Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast that releases weekly episodes on Spotify and YouTube during Penn State’s fall and spring semesters. Each episode features discussions with guests about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, entertainment, and more.

Podward State is dutifully produced by Onward State’s all-student staff, including…

Grace Cunningham
Shannon Smith
Connor Krause
Hailey Stutzman
Charlie Pegler
Teagan Staudenmeier
Mara McKeon
Keeley Lamm
Tobey Prime
Mikey DeAngelis

*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 gets back into the groove and chats about their excitement for the upcoming season.

Before hopping into the interview, Charlie Pegler is joined by Cunningham and Teagan Staudenmeier to discuss some headlines that they missed during the break. The gang chats about the closure of Gumby's Pizza, the death of Franco Harris, and Walker Hayes' upcoming performance at the Bryce Jordan Center. 

Next, Krause and Stutzman welcome Penn State senior and social media influencer Brad Kraut to the studio. Throughout the episode, Kraut discusses his high school years, his time with Penn State cheerleading, JERPA Jeans, his post-grad plans, and more. 

To cap off the show, Keeley Lamm is joined by Pegler and Mara McKeon to discuss Penn State's Rose Bowl win, the dominance of Penn State wrestling, Penn State men's basketball's matchup with Purdue at the Palestra, and more.

Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast that releases weekly episodes on Spotify and YouTube during Penn State’s fall and spring semesters. Each episode features discussions with guests about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, entertainment, and more.

You can catch this week’s episode using the YouTube and Spotify links below.This episode was dutifully produced by Onward State’s all-student staff, including…

Grace Cunningham
Shannon Smith
Connor Krause
Hailey Stutzman
Charlie Pegler
Teagan Staudenmeier
Mara McKeon
Keeley Lamm

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 football’s home game against Michigan State, the crew was eager to sit down with the man behind the Symbol of Our Best in one of his first interviews as the Nittany Lion.

Throughout the episode, McDermott chats about the Nittany Lion tryout process, how he comes up with his creative costumes and skits, and his excitement for the Rose Bowl. He even power ranks his favorite Nittany Lion ‘fits.

Next, Hailey Stutzman, Mikey DeAngelis, and Tobey Prime discuss some headlines from the last few weeks.


To wrap up the show, Keeley Lamm joins DeAngelis and Prime to chat about all things Penn State sports, including Penn State football’s upcoming trip to Pasadena.

Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast that releases weekly episodes on Spotify and YouTube during Penn State’s fall and spring semesters. Each episode features discussions with guests about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, entertainment, and more.

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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 Soc 119, how technology has helped him to connect with students, and how he gets students to feel comfortable being uncomfortable. He even dishes on his Rate My Professors rating.

The full crew will be back with sports and headlines updates next week.

Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast that releases weekly episodes on Spotify and YouTube during Penn State’s fall and spring semesters. Each episode features discussions with guests about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, entertainment, and more.

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 State memories, her tryout experience, and her time with the Ravens so far.

Next, Charlie Pegler is joined by Hailey Stutzman and Tobey Prime to read some headlines from the week. The gang discusses a Penn State student being charged following an on-campus protest, Beaver Stadium’s new security measures, and more.

To end off the show, Krause, Prime, and Mara McKeon discuss the latest happenings in the world of Penn State sports.

Podward State is an Onward State-produced podcast that releases weekly episodes on Spotify and YouTube during Penn State’s fall and spring semesters. Each episode features discussions with guests about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, entertainment, and more.

Podward State is dutifully produced by Onward State’s all-student staff, including…

Grace Cunningham
Shannon Smith
Connor Krause
Hailey Stutzman
Charlie Pegler
Teagan Staudenmeier
Mara McKeon
Keeley Lamm
Tobey Prime
Mikey DeAngelis