The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
Podcasting since 2021 • 135 episodes
The People of Penn State
Latest Episodes
Football Letter Podcast: John Colwell ’16
This week's episode features John Colwell ’16, social media chair for the New York City Chapter. John received the 2025 Joan M. McLane Recent Alumnus/Alumna Award for “revolutionizing” the chapter’s ability to engage with local alumni through s...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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20:32
Episode 98–Planting the Seeds of Passion and Purpose with Audrey Subers
On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we talk with Audrey Subers (’23 Eng), an entrepreneur inspiring environmental education through event planning.Audrey earned her degree in biological engineering and was heavily invol...
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Season 5
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Episode 98
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42:13
Football Letter Podcast: Isaac Smolko ’06
This week's episode features letterman tight end Isaac Smolko, a key contributor to the 2005 team that finished 11-1 and No. 3 in the country while winning the Big Ten and besting Florida State in a three-overtime epic clash in the Orange Bowl....
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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25:02
Football Letter Podcast: Sam Cipar ’16
This week's episode features Sam Cipar ’16, president of our Greater Chicago Chapter. Sam discusses how he first started volunteering with the chapter, how fellow Penn Staters can get involved with their local chapter, and much more...
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26:42
Episode 97–Mentorship, Media, and Making It Happen with Adriana Lacy
In this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we chat with Adriana Lacy (’18 Com), an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and digital media strategist.As Founder and CEO of Adriana Lacy Consulting, she helps pu...
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Season 5
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Episode 97
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18:51
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