Marie-Eloise Leclair joins Her State to share her story, including competing in the Olympics against incredible odds and adversity. Somehow she has overcome it all and competed on the biggest stage in the world in the Olympics.

Marie-Eloise gives an inside view of what it REALLY takes to make the Olympics, the life-changing moment she got the call, how her team set a national record, and what it’s really like living as a competitor.

Chapters:

0:33 Meet Marie-Eloise Leclair

1:36 From Canada to College

2:24 The Decision That Changed Everything

3:19 The Unexpected Olympic Opportunity

4:22 Proving She Belonged

5:13 What Surprised Her Most About the Olympics

6:02 A Day Inside the Olympic Village

8:32 Competing Across the World

9:08 Setting a National Record

10:25 What Makes a Team Elite

11:04 Why She Chose Penn State

13:12 What She Still Wants to Prove

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Aaron Nagao’s journey didn’t start on the mat — it started with survival.

Diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening disease as a child, Nagao wasn’t expected to make it. After a bone marrow transplant saved his life, he’s gone on to become one of the most unique wrestlers in college wrestling — blending jiu-jitsu instincts with elite NCAA competition.

In an extraordinary interview, Aaron sits down to talk about how he survived, the art of jiu-jitsu, becoming an All-American collegiate wrestler, and why he wanted to come to Penn State more than anything.

This isn’t just a story about a wrestler, this is a story about instinct, survival, resilience, and trusting something you can’t exactly explain.

Chapters:

0:55 How Jiu-Jitsu Built His Wrestling Style

1:30 The Rare Disease That Almost Killed Him

2:10 The Bone Marrow Transplant That Saved His Life

3:00 From Jiu-Jitsu Champion to Wrestling Full-Time

4:10 Why Wrestling Became His Obsession

5:05 His Commitment to Develop

6:00 The “Garage” Training That Changed Everything

7:35 First Real Success in Wrestling

8:20 West Coast vs East Coast Wrestling Differences

9:05 The Leg Riding Advantage

10:45 Why He Wants to Be a Firefighter

13:30 Wrestling Brotherhood vs Firefighter Brotherhood

15:30 The Transfer Portal Decision Explained

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In this episode of The Clubhouse with Penn State Nittany Lions Baseball, Kyle Emmons breaks down his journey from being an inconsistent high school pitcher to competing at the Power 4 level — and why the transfer portal changed everything.

Kyle opens up about his welcome to college baseball, the realities of the transfer portal, what it takes to the jump to power 4 baseball, and becoming a high-leverage pitcher.

Chapters:

0:41 Meet Kyle Emmons

1:26 How He Fell in Love With Pitching

1:54 High School vs College Reality

3:00 The Transfer Portal Decision

4:46 The Real Jump to Power 4

6:00 Why He Chose Penn State

8:36 Biggest Differences at Penn State

11:16 Quick Hitters

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In this conversation with Penn State softball player Michela Barbanente, she opens up about the reality most athletes don’t talk about: self-doubt, pressure, and the mindset shift that changed everything for her career.

From struggling with confidence as a freshman to developing what she calls “delusional confidence,” this is a raw look at what it really takes to compete, not just in sports, but in life. Michela shares her experiences in transitioning from high school to college sports, why confidence matters so much, and playing with freedom.

Chapters:

0:40 Meet Michela Barbanente

1:30 Growing Up & Early Sports Journey

4:30 Losing Back-to-Back Championships

5:33 The Reality of Recruiting Pressure

8:28 The HARDEST Mental Adjustment

10:57 The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything

11:49 Handling Failure Without Breaking

16:00 Behind the Scenes at Big Ten Network

18:19 Rapid Fire

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Penn State pitchers break down the real mental side of pitching, from dealing with pressure to stepping on the mound in high-leverage moments.

From “just throw a strike” to bullpen adrenaline, this episode of The Clubhouse dives into what fans don’t see — and why pitching might be 90% mental.

Chapters:

0:00 “Just Throw a Strike”… Why Pitchers Hate It

1:14 Starter vs Reliever (Biggest Differences Explained)

3:45 Game Day Routine & Getting in the Zone

5:18 What It Feels Like Getting Called From the Bullpen

8:29 Who Has More Pressure + The Mental Side of Pitching

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In this episode of Off the Mat, Tyler Kasak joins the show and opens up about growing up on a farm, raising goats, and building a passion outside wrestling that’s just as competitive. From catching goats as a kid… to breeding high-level livestock worth thousands… this is a side of Penn State wrestling you’ve never seen.Tyler shares how farming helped shape his mindset, the surprising connection between wrestling and livestock, goat genetics, and life outside of wrestling. Chapters:0:41 Meet Tyler Kasak 1:00 Growing Up on a Farm2:15 Catching Goats at Age 63:12 Why Farming Feels Like Wrestling4:48 Building a Goat Business in College6:30 Goat Genetics12:02 Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed Debate24:38 How Life Outside Wrestling Keeps Him SaneFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272

College football has changed—and not everyone thinks it’s for the better.

Former Penn State stars Christian Hackenberg and Jason Cabinda break down the reality of NIL, the transfer portal, and what’s really happening behind the scenes in today’s game.

From unrestricted free agency to locker room culture shifts, this conversation dives into what fans aren’t seeing—and what players are dealing with every day.

Plus: NFL Draft insights, Penn State updates, and what the future of college football could look like.

Chapters:

1:04 Life Updates

2:44 Penn State Spring Buzz & RB Room

3:14 NIL Transfer Portal Explained

5:27 Should College Football Have Rules Again?

9:00 What NIL Was SUPPOSED to Be

12:17 How It Got Out of Control

16:00 Why the System Was Never Sustainable

24:04 Coaching Chaos

33:43 Penn State NFL Draft talk

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Alexis Stucky was at the top of college volleyball — All-American, SEC Freshman of the Year, Team USA…

Then one routine play changed everything.

In debut episode of Her State with host and 2024 National Champion Caroline Jurevicius, Alexis breaks down the injury, the isolation of rehab, and what it actually takes to rebuild your confidence — not just your body.

But this isn’t just about a comeback.

It’s about identity, pressure, and choosing to start over at Penn State — one of the most dominant programs in the country.

Chapters:

0:33 Meet Alexis Stucky

0:56 Growing Up in Wyoming

2:03 The Moment She Knew She Was Different

2:44 Inside Team USA (Competing With the Best)

4:14 The Biggest Crowd… And the Biggest Win

6:20 Entering the Transfer Portal (Why Penn State?)

6:46 Playing With the BEST in the Country

8:11 Favorite Volleyball Memory Ever

9:59 Wyoming to Florida Culture Shock

12:20 SEC vs Big Ten Culture Differences

17:22 The ONLY Goal Left

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What really happens when college athletes bet on themselves?

In this episode of The Clubhouse, Michael Anderson, Jayden Davis, and Bryce Molinaro break down the real truth behind the transfer portal, turning down the MLB Draft, and adapting from SEC to Big Ten baseball.

From leaving comfort zones to chasing championships, this conversation dives into the mindset, risks, and lessons that separate elite athletes from everyone else.

Chapters:

0:00 SEC vs Big Ten Pitching Differences

0:48 Meet the Guests (Penn State Standouts)

1:34 Biggest Risks

4:02 Inside the Transfer Portal

9:25 SEC vs Big Ten Gameplay Breakdown

12:21 Turning Down the MLB Draft

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Fresh off a national championship, Penn State wrestling stars Josh Barr and Levi Haines join Off the Mat to break down what it REALLY feels like to win it all—and why team titles might matter more than individual glory.

From championship mindset and faith to hilarious hunting stories, missed shots, and behind-the-scenes moments, this episode shows a completely different side of Penn State wrestling.

Chapters:

1:05 Winning the National Championship Reaction

3:45 What Fans Don’t See Behind a Team Title

4:15 Inside the Team’s Hunting Obsession

17:05 Fishing Trip Chaos Begins

20:45 The Struggles of Kayaking

25:10 Getting Yelled At While Fishing

28:30 The Weight Gain Question

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