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!
The People of Penn State
Episode 39 — Sports Broadcasting And Production With Hannah Mears '20
Hannah Mears (2020 - Bellisario) is a sports broadcaster and producer located in Pittsburgh, currently working as an on-air host for the Pirates, sports producer at KDKA-TV, betting host for Picks&Parlays and as a freelance sideline reporter for the Big Ten Network.
Hannah stopped by the show for a great conversation about getting her start in broadcasting as a student at Penn State, launching her career in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting her own podcast "Beers With Mears," and a whole lot more!
"Beers With Mears" has featured guests in the world of sports such as Roman Bravo-Young, Sean Clifford, Noah Eagle, Jay Bilas and Sam Coffey.
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0:00 — Intro
1:15 — Welcoming Hannah to the show
1:35 — Hannah's Penn State story
5:00 — Involvement as a student
9:56 — Broadcasting and reporting opportunities at Penn State
14:04 — Ad Read #1 - Alumni Association Chapters/Affiliate Groups
15:05 — Launching a career during the COVID-19 pandemic
20:17 — The importance of mentors
24:27 — Meeting NFL Films Emmy winning Producer & Director, Shannon Furman
27:05 — Working through barriers as a woman in sports broadcasting
30:44 — Covering the sport of wrestling
32:15 — The story behind "Beers With Mears"
37:16 — Ad Read #2 - Alumni Association Travel Program
38:00 — Lightning Round Q&A
42:05 — Outro
43:10 — Alma Mater
