This week, Andrew Plumley ’11 appears on Siefer’s Scoop. A native of Burlington, Vt., Plumley was a two-sport varsity athlete while at Middlebury, playing football and basketball. As a student, Plumley studied Philosophy and helped create the famous MIDD KID song and music video. Since graduating, Plumley has worked in the diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion field. He’s currently the Senior Director of Equity and Culture at the American Alliance of Museums and also works with the NESCAC and MiddCORE. On this episode, Plumley discusses the biggest takeaways from his four years at Middlebury, what he enjoys about his current career, and how exactly the MIDD KID song and music video came about.

On the first Siefer’s Scoop episode of the spring semester, Steve Hauschka ’07 appears on the podcast. Originally a JV soccer player at Middlebury, Hauschka joined the football team his sophomore year and immediately became a sensation. After graduating, Hauschka played his graduate season at North Carolina State before embarking on a 13-year NFL career. On this episode, Hauschka discusses his four years at Middlebury, his path to the NFL, and what it was like to play in––and win––a Super Bowl in 2014. He also offers his pick for Super Bowl LVI between the Bengals and Rams.

On the final episode of the fall semester, Kent Hughes ’92 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A 2020 Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame selection, Hughes played four years of hockey at the college, ​​setting modern-day program records for assists (140) and points (194) in a career. After playing a year of professional hockey in Sweden, Hughes studied law and soon became a National Hockey League (NHL) agent; today, he has over 25 years of experience representing professional athletes. On this episode of Siefer’s Scoop, Hughes discusses his time as a student-athlete at Middlebury, his time playing professional hockey, and why he cherishes his career as an NHL agent.

This week, Roy Heffernan ’78 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A stellar athlete on both the football and men’s lacrosse teams at Middlebury, Heffernan was inducted into the Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015. After graduating from Middlebury, Heffernan joined the Life is Good company, where he operated as the Chief Operating Optimist and helped guide the company to incredible success. Currently, Heffernan is an Owner-Partner at Life is Good and makes trips up to Middlebury when he finds the time. On this episode, Heffernan discusses his accomplishments as a student-athlete at Middlebury, his time with Life is Good, and the lessons he’s learned from both experiences. He also explains why Middlebury has and continues to play such an instrumental role in his life.

This week, Cat Harrison ’19 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A four-year center on the women’s basketball team at Middlebury, Harrison was a two-time captain and ranks second in program history in blocked shots (105) and fourth in rebounds (746). After graduating, Harrison worked at a leadership development firm in Washington D.C. for two years, but this summer, she returned to Middlebury as an assistant coach of the women’s basketball team. On this episode, Harrison discusses her time as a student-athlete at Middlebury, why she decided to return as an assistant coach, and what Panther fans can expect from the team this season.

On this episode of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, Blaise hosts Jack Kramer ’10.5, a four-year quarterback on the football team at Middlebury. Kramer received a BA in German and Economics from the College in 2011, and, after graduating, co-founded a digestible economics newsletter, called MarketSnacks. In 2018, MarketSnacks was acquired by Robinhood, a prominent American financial services company. Currently, Jack co-hosts the Snacks Daily podcast and is the Managing Editor of News at Robinhood. On this episode, Kramer discusses his favorite experiences and lessons learned at Middlebury, how he grew MarketSnacks, and how he’s currently enjoying his role at Robinhood. Extra: Kramer also offers some insightful advice to current Middlebury students!

On the first Siefer’s Scoop episode of the 2021-22 academic year, Blaise hosts Colby Morris, a former Middlebury College baseball pitcher who’s now chasing Major League Baseball. The 2018 NESCAC Pitcher of the Year, Morris was a four-year player on the Middlebury varsity baseball team. Since graduating from Middlebury in 2019, Morris has played for several independent and minor league baseball teams; currently, he’s pitching for the Brooklyn Cyclones, a High-A affiliate of the New York Mets. On this episode, Morris discusses his time at Middlebury, how it prepared him for professional baseball, and what his goals are with the sport. He also recalls his favorite class at Middlebury, his go-to restaurant in the area, and his favorite dorm on campus.

On the final episode of the academic year, Blaise welcomes Brett Perlmutter ’24, a member of men’s swim and dive, on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. Perlmutter, a New York native, spent his freshman year at Middlebury in 2019-2020, though he’s currently taking a gap year. To begin the episode, we chat about Perlmutter’s gap year, discussing his jobs and what he’s learned. Next, Perlmutter explains how he landed at Middlebury, why he loves the school and how he manages the demands of a student-athlete lifestyle. The episode closes with an assortment of rapid-fire questions for Perlmutter, who reveals his favorite dining hall, his favorite activities at Middlebury and more.

This week, Siefer’s Scoop welcomes rower and editor-in-chief of The Campus, Bochu Ding ’21. The podcast opens with a check-in on Ding’s senior year. What’s his final semester at Middlebury been like? What are his plans for next year? Next, the dialogue transitions to the crew team at Middlebury. How does the team operate? What are Ding’s favorite aspects of the team? Also the editor-in-chief of The Campus, Ding reflects on his four-year career with the newspaper and how he’s enjoying his current role. How has he navigated The Campus through this unprecedented time? What lessons has he learned? Finally, we end with rapid-fire questions, where Ding reveals his go-to study spot, his favorite academic building, and one thing he wishes he did more at Middlebury.

This week, Blaise welcomes podcast fan and women’s hockey player Ellie Barney ’21.5 on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. The episode begins with a chat about podcasting, from Barney’s favorite podcasts to that one Middlebury alumna who is working for a nationally acclaimed podcast. We pivot to a discussion on Barney’s history with hockey, from her brother’s influence to her high school team. Barney then recalls how Middlebury first popped up on her radar, and how a sandwich at Shafer’s might’ve just been the difference on an otherwise unenthusiastic tour of Middlebury. Finally, Barney recounts her favorite memories in the Panther jersey, from the best atmosphere she’s witnessed to her favorite goal. She also weighs in on the Proc vs Ross debate and other Middlebury-centered questions.