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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.
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What is Podward State about?
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.
What has Podward State covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S14E2 - Dani Sekelsky" (19 March 2026, 50 minutes), "Podward State: S14E1 Brian Tripp" (9 February 2026, 48 minutes), and "S13E4 - Mason Reber" (22 December 2025, 54 minutes).
How often does Podward State publish?
Podward State publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 106 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Podward State?
Booking probability for Podward State is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Podward State requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Podward State's contact route on record: verified email.
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Podward State is a news podcast with 106 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #4
S12E4 - Connor Griffin
May 5, 202542 minS12In the fourth episode of season 12 of Podward State, hosts Charlie Pegler, Aidan Conrad, and Michael Siroty were joined by Penn State Class of 2022 alumnus and Barstool Sports Social Media Specialist Connor Griffin...
Episode #3
S12E3 - Marie Hardin
Apr 14, 202543 minS12In the third episode of season 12 of Podward State, hosts Ally Eaton and Mikey DeAngelis were joined by Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications Dean Marie Hardin. Before jumping into the interview, Keeley Lamm...
Episode #2
S12E2 - Kayden Mingo
Mar 6, 202534 minS12In the second episode of season 12 of Podward State, hosts Michael Siroty and Keeley Lamm were joined by Penn State hoops’ highest-ranked recruit in program history, Kayden Mingo. Mingo, a Long Island, New York, native...
Episode #1
S12E1 - Ezra Nanes
Feb 20, 202547 minS12On the season 12 premiere of Podward State, hosts Hailey Stutzman, Charlie Pegler, and Keeley Lamm were joined by State College Mayor Ezra Nanes. Mayor Nanes, the pod’s first-ever, three-time Friend of the Show, joined...
Episode #2
S11E2 - Phia Gladieux
Dec 4, 202455 minS11In the second episode of season 11 of Podward State, hosts Hailey Stutzman, Ryan Smith, and Ally Eaton caught up with Best Friend of the Show Phia Gladieux after her experience in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris with...
Episode #1
S11E1 - The Crew
Oct 31, 202438 minS11On the season 11 premiere of Podward State, hosts Hailey Stutzman, Charlie Pegler, and Keeley Lamm were joined by the entire cast and crew to preview the season, introduce new members of the Podward State family, and...
Episode #3
S10E3 - Pat Freiermuth
Apr 4, 202429 minS10On this week's episode of Podward State, hosts Hailey Stutzman and Charlie Pegler are joined by former Penn State Nittany Lion and Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth. Pat discussed his time playing football at...
Episode #2
S10E2 - Phia Gladieux
Feb 16, 202445 minS10On this week's episode of Podward State, hosts Shannon Smith, Hailey Stutzman, and Charlie Pegler are joined by Penn State field hockey player Phia Gladieux. Phia discussed her early years as a field hockey player, her...
Episode #1
S10E1 - Steve Jones
Feb 2, 202457 minS10On the season 10 premiere of Podward State, hosts Keeley Lamm and Connor Krause are joined by the voice of Penn State football, Steve Jones. Jones discussed his broadcasting beginnings, the early days of covering Joe...
Episode #3
S9E3 - Char Morett-Curtiss
Nov 17, 202328 minS9On this week's episode of Podward State, hosts Shannon Smith and Keeley Lamm were joined by former Penn State field hockey coach and Teammates for Life founder Char Morett-Curtiss. Morett-Curtiss chatted about her...
Episode #2
S9E2 - Hannah Jackson
Nov 10, 202333 minS9On season nine episode two of Podward State, hosts Shannon Smith and Connor Krause are joined by Penn State Student & Future Shapers Advisory Council Member Hannah Jackson. Throughout the interview, Jackson talks about...
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S9E1 - Sarah Snyder
Sep 5, 202348 minS9On the season nine premiere of Podward State, hosts Hailey Stutzman and Connor Krause are joined by New York Jets team photographer Sarah Snyder. Throughout the interview, Snyder talks about her involvement at Penn...
Recent guests
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Michael McDermott
Chief Medical Executive at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
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Emily Kaplan
Senior Vice President and Senior Specialist, Postwar and Contemporary Art, The Broken Science Initiative
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Katie Feeney
lead vocalist and songwriter, Penn State
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Ryan Parsons
CEO of Evive Brands, Co-founder of Brothers That Just Do Gutters, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
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