Podward State

On the Season 5 Finale of Podward State, hosts Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham, along with Will Pegler are joined by Penn State professor and Football Beat Writer, Mike Poorman.

Poorman talks about his experiences with different teams over the years, including Joe Paterno, Bill O'Brien, and James Franklin, gives his take on the current state of the program, and tells great stories along the way. 

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. 

The show was founded by Matthew Ogden, Matthew Paolizzi, and Mitchell Stewart in 2019. They have covered a plethora of topics and hosted numerous guests including Franco Harris, Tom Verducci, Lisa Salters, Journey Brown, Patrick Chambers, Adam Taliaferro and many more.

Podward State releases episodes weekly and features discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, and entertainment which will be available on Spotify and YouTube. 

Host(s): Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham
Executive Producer: Samuel Brungo
Associate Producer(s): Grace Cunningham, Jordan Mansberger, Will Pegler
Audio Technician: Jordan Mansberger
Editors: Samuel Brungo and Hailey Stutzman
Contributors: Shannon Smith, Connor Krause, Charlie Pegler, Hailey Stutzman 
Music: Cold Heart - Elton John & Dua Lipa,  Hole in My Pocket - Mac Miller

We Are... back after a quick break for Thanksgiving. Our hosts, Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham start out this episode by going over some of State College and Penn States headlines over the last two weeks with help from Jordan Mansberger, Hailey Stutzman, Shannon Smith, and Charlie Pegler.

Next, Will Pegler joined our hosts to interview former Penn State Wide Receiver Derek Moye. He tells us about his recruiting process, playing for Joe Paterno, and tells some of his favorite stories from his time in Happy Valley.

Finally, Sam wraps up the show with Will and Connor Krause as they talk about Penn State footballs regular season finale loss to Michigan State, James Franklin's new contract, Brent Pry's departure to Virginia Tech, and predictions for potential bowl games.

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. 

The show was founded by Matthew Ogden, Matthew Paolizzi, and Mitchell Stewart in 2019. They have covered a plethora of topics and hosted numerous guests including Franco Harris, Tom Verducci, Lisa Salters, Journey Brown, Patrick Chambers, Adam Taliaferro and many more.

Podward State releases episodes weekly and features discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, and entertainment which will be available on Spotify and YouTube. 

Host(s): Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham
Executive Producer: Samuel Brungo
Associate Producer(s): Grace Cunningham, Jordan Mansberger, Will Pegler
Audio Technician: Jordan Mansberger
Editors: Samuel Brungo and Hailey Stutzman
Contributors: Shannon Smith, Connor Krause, Charlie Pegler, Hailey Stutzman 
Music: Up - Cardi B,  Hole in My Pocket - Mac Miller

On this episode of Podward State, hosts Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham are joined by editor Hailey Stutzman, contributor Shannon Smith, and sound technician Jordy Mansberger to go over some of the headlines of the last week. 

Next, our hosts are joined by Gary Cattell, better known as the Willard Preacher, to talk about his time at Penn State, his story, and more.

Finally, Sam is joined by associate producer Will Pegler and contributor Connor Krause to talk about last weeks loss to Michigan and this weeks game against Rutgers.


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. 

The show was founded by Matthew Ogden, Matthew Paolizzi, and Mitchell Stewart in 2019. They have covered a plethora of topics and hosted numerous guests including Franco Harris, Tom Verducci, Lisa Salters, Journey Brown, Patrick Chambers, Adam Taliaferro and many more.

Podward State releases episodes weekly and features discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, and entertainment which will be available on Spotify and YouTube. 

Host(s): Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham
Executive Producer: Samuel Brungo
Associate Producer(s): Grace Cunningham, Jordan Mansberger, Will Pegler
Audio Technician: Jordan Mansberger
Editors: Samuel Brungo and Hailey Stutzman
Contributors: Shannon Smith, Connor Krause, Charlie Pegler, Hailey Stutzman 
Music: Stand Up - Cynthia Erivo,  Hole in My Pocket - Mac Miller

On this episode of Podward State, host Grace Cunningham is joined by editor Hailey Stutzman to go over some of this weeks headlines with help from Jordan Mansberger and Shannon Smith. 

Next, host Sam Brungo is back, joined by Grace along with associate producer Will Pegler talk to former Penn State football defensive lineman and current media personality Anthony “Spice” Adams. Spice tells us about his recruiting journey and what it was like to play for Joe Paterno.

He talks about being being drafted and playing in the NFL. Adams explains what it was like to transition from the NFL to the media world and some of his favorite things he has worked on.

Finally, contributor Charlie Pegler is joined by Connor Krause and Will Pegler to talk a bit about football, including last weeks game against Maryland and this weekends game against Michigan.

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. 

The show was founded by Matthew Ogden, Matthew Paolizzi, and Mitchell Stewart in 2019. They have covered a plethora of topics and hosted numerous guests including Franco Harris, Tom Verducci, Lisa Salters, Journey Brown, Patrick Chambers, Adam Taliaferro and many more.

Podward State releases episodes weekly and features discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, and entertainment which will be available on Spotify and YouTube. 

Host(s): Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham
Executive Producer: Samuel Brungo
Associate Producer(s): Grace Cunningham, Jordan Mansberger, Will Pegler
Audio Technician: Jordan Mansberger
Editors: Samuel Brungo and Hailey Stutzman
Contributors: Shannon Smith, Connor Krause, Charlie Pegler, Hailey Stutzman 
Music: Atomic Dog - George Clinton,  Hole in My Pocket - Mac Miller

On this episode of Podward State, hosts Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham are joined by sound producer Jordy Mansberger, editor Hailey Stutzman, and contributor Charlie Pegler to talk about some headlines in and around State College. 

Next, our hosts along with contributor Shannon Smith sit down with Penn State student and Tik Toker Ryan Manderbach to talk about his time at Penn State and his future plans.

Finally, Sam chats with contributor Connor Krause to recap last weeks game against Ohio State and preview next weeks game at Maryland.

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. 

The show was founded by Matthew Ogden, Matthew Paolizzi, and Mitchell Stewart in 2019. They have covered a plethora of topics and hosted numerous guests including Franco Harris, Tom Verducci, Lisa Salters, Journey Brown, Patrick Chambers, Adam Taliaferro and many more.

Podward State releases episodes weekly and features discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, and entertainment which will be available on Spotify and YouTube. 

Host(s): Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham
Executive Producer: Samuel Brungo
Associate Producer(s): Grace Cunningham, Jordan Mansberger, Will Pegler
Audio Technician: Jordan Mansberger
Editors: Samuel Brungo and Hailey Stutzman
Contributors: Shannon Smith, Connor Krause, Charlie Pegler, Hailey Stutzman 
Music: Rain On Me - Lady Gaga,  Hole in My Pocket - Mac Miller

On this episode of Podward State, hosts Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham go over all of the headlines around State College this week and last with help from Jordan Mansberger,  Shannon Smith,  and Hailey Stutzman.

Next, Grace and Sam are joined by contributor Charlie Pegler to guest host while we talk to former Penn State letterman and current coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, AQ Shipley. 

AQ talks about growing up near Penn State, his recruiting journey, and being coached by legendary coach Joe Paterno. Shipley tells us about how his pre-draft process, getting drafted and the ups and downs of his career.

He tells us some great stories about his NFL career, including some with the GOAT, Tom Brady, and winning a super bowl. Before talking about the current state of Penn State football and his own podcast, he talks about overcoming injuries and the transition into coaching. 

To end the show, Sam is joined by contributor Connor Krause to wrap up last weeks loss to Illinois and previews the game this weekend against Ohio 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. 

The show was founded by Matthew Ogden, Matthew Paolizzi, and Mitchell Stewart in 2019. They have covered a plethora of topics and hosted numerous guests including Franco Harris, Tom Verducci, Lisa Salters, Journey Brown, Patrick Chambers, Adam Taliaferro and many more.

Podward State releases episodes weekly and features discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, and entertainment which will be available on Spotify and YouTube. 

Host(s): Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham
Executive Producer: Samuel Brungo
Associate Producer(s): Grace Cunningham, Jordan Mansberger, Will Pegler
Audio Technician: Jordan Mansberger
Editors: Samuel Brungo and Hailey Stutzman
Contributors: Shannon Smith, Connor Krause, Charlie Pegler, Hailey Stutzman 
Music: Enter Sandman - Metallica,  Hole in My Pocket - Mac Miller

On this episode of Podward State, hosts Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham  over all of the headlines around State College this week with help from Jordan Mansberger,  Shannon Smith, Charlie Pegler, and Hailey Stutzman.

Next, Grace and Sam are joined by our guest Jeremy Frank. The Founder and CEO of KCF Technologies talks about what brought him to Penn State, how he started his business, and his collaboration with the Penn State Athletics to create the RoarTracker.

To end the show, Sam is joined by contributor Connor Krause to wrap up last weeks loss to Iowa.

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. 

The show was founded by Matthew Ogden, Matthew Paolizzi, and Mitchell Stewart in 2019. They have covered a plethora of topics and hosted numerous guests including Franco Harris, Tom Verducci, Lisa Salters, Journey Brown, Patrick Chambers, Adam Taliaferro and many more.

Podward State releases episodes weekly and features discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, and entertainment which will be available on Spotify and YouTube. 

Host(s): Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham
Executive Producer: Samuel Brungo
Associate Producer(s): Grace Cunningham, Jordan Mansberger, Will Pegler
Audio Technician: Jordan Mansberger
Editors: Samuel Brungo and Hailey Stutzman
Contributors: Shannon Smith, Connor Krause, Charlie Pegler, Hailey Stutzman 
Music: The Best Things in Life Are Dangerous - Feats of Strength,  Hole in My Pocket - Mac Miller

On this episode of Podward State, hosts Samuel Brungo, Grace Cunningham and guest host Shannon Smith are joined by sound technician Jordan Mansberger, contributor Charlie Pegler, and editor Hailey Stutzman to cover all new headlines in State College and around Penn State.

Then, our hosts are joined by Penn State freshman and popular content creator Katie Feeney. We start out our segment with her by answering some rapid fire questions that were sent in from her fans. Next, we chat with her about her time at Penn State so far, how she ended up at this university, and some of the things that she is working on. Before wrapping up with Katie, we play one of her staples, This Or That, but with a bit of a Penn State spin.

To end the show, Sam is joined by contributor Connor Krause to wrap up last weeks win over Indiana, and preview this weekends top 5 matchup against Iowa.

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. 

The show was founded by Matthew Ogden, Matthew Paolizzi, and Mitchell Stewart in 2019. They have covered a plethora of topics and hosted numerous guests including Franco Harris, Tom Verducci, Lisa Salters, Journey Brown, Patrick Chambers, Adam Taliaferro and many more.

Podward State releases episodes weekly and features discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, and entertainment which will be available on Spotify and YouTube. 

Host(s): Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham
Executive Producer: Samuel Brungo
Associate Producer(s): Grace Cunningham, Jordan Mansberger, Will Pegler
Audio Technician: Jordan Mansberger
Editors: Samuel Brungo and Hailey Stutzman
Contributors: Shannon Smith, Connor Krause, Charlie Pegler, Hailey Stutzman 
Music: Beggin' - Måneskin,  Hole in My Pocket - Mac Miller

On this episode, hosts Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham start out the show going over some Penn State and State College headlines from this week with help from associate producer Jordan Mansberger and our  contributors, Shannon Smith, Charlie Pegler, and Hailey Stutzman.

After that, Sam and Grace are joined by Adam Taliaferro. Adam is a former Penn State football defensive back who was paralyzed while making a tackle in 2000. After undergoing spinal surgery he was given less than a 5% chance of walking again. A few months later, he walked out of the Rehabilitation Hospital. He inspired millions of people, and 21 years he continues to inspire the Penn State Community to overcome adversity. 

Adam takes us back to before his injury, diving into the recruiting and his time with Joe Paterno. After that, he talks in depth about his injury and the long recovery that followed.

Taliaferro talks about his work as a New Jersey Assemblyman and gives advice to anyone who is facing adversity in their lives.

Finally, Sam is joined once again by associate producer Will Pegler and contributor Connor Krause to recap last weekends game against Villanova and preview this Saturday’s game against Indiana.

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. 

The show was founded by Matthew Ogden, Matthew Paolizzi, and Mitchell Stewart in 2019. They have covered a plethora of topics and hosted numerous guests including Franco Harris, Tom Verducci, Lisa Salters, Don Roy King, Jordan Hill, Journey Brown, Bill Belton, Adam Breneman, DJ Newbill, and many more.

Podward State releases episodes weekly and features discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, and entertainment which will be available on Spotify and YouTube. 

Host(s): Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham
Executive Producer: Samuel Brungo
Associate Producer(s): Grace Cunningham, Jordan Mansberger, Will Pegler
Audio Technician: Jordan Mansberger
Editors: Samuel Brungo and Hailey Stutzman
Contributors: Shannon Smith, Connor Krause, Charlie Pegler, Hailey Stutzman 
Music: Trace McSorley - Matty Fresh, Hole in My Pocket - Mac Miller

On this episode, hosts Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham are joined by former Penn State Men's Basketball Head Coach Patrick Chambers

He talks with us about his life growing up near Philadelphia as a Penn State fan. Coach tells us the about how a near death experience gave him his start in coaching.

Chambers recalls learning from Joe Paterno, and what it was like as a Penn State coach after Paterno was fired. He talks about the ups and downs of his tenure. From a large scale rebuild that came with immense scrutiny to a NCAA tournament run that was derailed due to COVID.

Finally, Pat talks about his legacy, community service, and how much changed in his time at Penn State.

To wrap up the show, Sam is joined once again by associate producer William Hutchinson Pegler, III to recap last weekends White Out win against Auburn and preview this Saturday’s game against Villanova.

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.

The show was founded by Matthew Ogden, Matthew Paolizzi, and Mitchell Stewart in 2019. They have covered a plethora of topics and hosted numerous guests including Franco Harris, Tom Verducci, Lisa Salters, Don Roy King, Pat Chambers, Jordan Hill, Journey Brown, Bill Belton, Adam Breneman, DJ Newbill, and many more. 

Podward State releases episodes weekly and features discussions about all things Penn State, including sports, news, student life, and entertainment which will be available on Spotify and YouTube.

Host(s): Samuel Brungo and Grace Cunningham
Executive Producer: Samuel Brungo
Associate Producer(s): Grace Cunningham, Jordan Mansberger, Will Pegler
Audio Technician: Jordan Mansberger
Editor: Hailey Stutzman and Samuel Brungo
Contributors: Shannon Smith, Connor Krause, Charlie Pegler

Music: Electricity (feat. Diplo & Mark Ronson) - Silk city & Dua Lipa, Kill The Lights - Alex Newell & DJ Cassidy with Nile Rodgers, Hole in My Pocket - Mac Miller