Recent Let's Talk Shows & Interviews
JULY 11: for us it was Political Week and we wrapped it up talking local issues with Centre County Commissioner Mark Higgins. From Rockview Prison to state funding delays to Medicaid concerns and more, listen in for a good discussion and update. And The Ironhead does poetry! Whoda thunk it?
Click here to listen to the July 11 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Centre County Commissioner Mark Higgins.
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JULY 10: the retailers can have mass shopping week this week, the artsy folks can have Arts Fests week this week - we're doing Political Week. Listen to comments from reporter Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA on stories from Harrisburg, the Governor and the state legislature. New state budget now 10 days late and counting, what about skill games and transit funding, how does all this affect you? Stay informed...
Click here to listen to the July 10 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA on state issues.
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JULY 9: for us it's the start of Political Week but with a curve thrown in as local Congressman Glenn Thompson joined us (a day early.) We discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the concerns over Medicaid and SNAP funding, taxes and other provisions. Also hear chat on AI (the good AND the bad) and Penn State's new men's hockey signing, phenom Gavin McKenna.
Click here to listen to the July 9 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Congressman Glenn Thompson on the OBBBA.
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JULY 8: before we dive into politics the rest of the week (guests on local, state and federal issues) we have an open line show with your calls on topics ranging from a TikTok sale, elite college athletes now making big money, nude bowling in the Burgh Saturday (not kidding) and even more. Eclectic doesn't even describe this program, sit back and enjoy...
Click here to listen to the July 8 program.
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JULY 7: we start a busy week (Arts Festivals and more) with a busy show. John Schaffer joined us to talk about the Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest on July 19, get your tickets in advance. We also chatted with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com on the terrible rain storm that hit Texas a few days ago - what happened, misplaced blame and more. And your calls - a VERY busy show...
Click here to listen to the July 7 program.
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JULY 3: one more show this week before we take a little holiday break. Hear chat about a survey on pride for America (youngsters, why the low numbers?) and the REAL Independence Day? We also talked to education reporter Jill Barshay of the Hechinger Report on interesting education stories right now. We agree with her, we live in strange times...
Click here to listen to the July 3 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with reporter Jill Barshay of the Hechinger Report.
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JULY 2: a nice morning outside means a nice show inside. Check out chat on name pronunciations (Lemont or LEE-mont?) and are you getting enough sleep (conspiracy theorists, get some shut eye.) We also talked to Penn State Ag Extension specialist Faith Kibuye on a recent study finding forever chemicals in private water wells across the state and what to about it. Have you tested your drinking water lately?
Click here to listen to the July 2 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with PSU specialist Faith Kibuye on well water quality.
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JULY 1: we welcome July with a lot of commemorations happening today (Bobby Bonilla Day? Yep!) It's the 162nd anniversary of the start of the Battle of Gettysburg, and Cameron Sauers of the Penn State Richards Civil War Era Center joined us to discuss how what happened way back then still affects us today. The argument over birthright citizenship today? It began back then. Listen to our chat and other topics (sorry for no streaming service today but now you can catch up.)
Click here to listen to the July 1 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Cameron Sauers of the PSU Richards Civil War Ctr.
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JUNE 30: the Ironhead returns, all tanned from a week at the beach, and we tackle an open line program with lots to share. Listen for opinions on the "big beautiful bill" in Congress this week, and a 14% cut is NOT a "dramatic cut" when we reason it through. What's that? Listen in...
Click here to listen to the June 30 program.
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JUNE 27: it's an open line show to end the week, with plenty to talk about - sports, good and bad about AI, what does it mean to be Democrat or Republican today, are universities now poaching students, and your calls. A busy day...
Click here to listen to the June 27 program.
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JUNE 26: a foggy morning but not a foggy show. Lots discussed including a chat with the director of next week's Firecracker 4K race/walk at PSU. We also covered Draft Week in sports for PSU athletes, job search terms and what they REALLY mean, the accuracy of a local political yard sign, and your calls...
Click here to listen to the June 26 program.
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JUNE 25: as the big heatwave starts to simmer down we had a full show with chat on the weather and local results from it this week. We also had an interesting discussion with Rabbi David Ostrich of the State College Brit Shalom synagogue on the recent Israel-Iran war and recent attacks on Jews in America.
Click here to listen to the June 25 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Rabbi David Ostrich.
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JUNE 24: it's another "hot" show with weather talk (and ice cold songs.) Hear a chat with "Pinball Joe" Schall on local pinball machine tournaments and a touch of nostalgia. We keep tabs on the situation on the Middle East - can we say we WON yet? Lots to discuss...
Click here to listen to the June 24 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Joe Schall on local pinball machine action.
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JUNE 23: Scott starts a solo week at the helm while the Ironhead takes a family vacation. Take a listen to an open line show (minus 12 minutes due to a tech issue.) The heatwave and the Iran bombing situation were two key topics along with calls. We always try to stay cool...
Click here to listen to the June 23 program.
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JUNE 20: we end a week with an open line program before the Ironhead hits the road for a vacation week. Diverse topics discussed: the Israel-Iran war, what does it take to be a Democrat or Republican today, and does it pay to be a proactive peeing person? We cover all the HOT topics...
Click here to listen to the entire June 20 program.
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JUNE 19: a busy program with a guest from the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance on the recent Ironman event plus a busy July ahead. And a PSU researcher on those nasty ticks out there, what to do and how to avoid them. Another reason to visit the toilet. Also some general talk and your calls.
Click here to listen to the entire June 19 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Eric Engelbarts of HVSEA.
Click here to listen to just the talk on ticks with PSU's Dr. Erika Machtinger.
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JUNE 18: opinions in all directions were heard from your gentle hosts, from the Israel-Iran war (should we get involved?) to whole milk in schools (watch out for crazy doctors) to dyes in food (petroleum-based additives? Yuck.) Also hear a guest from Glenn O. Hawbaker about their special job fair Saturday at CPI. Looking for a new job?
Click here to listen to the entire June 18 program.
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JUNE 17: we start the show with a one hour interview with local Congressman Glenn Thompson, and so many issues - whole milk in schools, the One Big Beautiful Bill, budget cuts, the Israel-Iran war, the safety of elected officials, protests, even cryptocurrency. And then we follow with an open hour with reactions, calls and more...
Click here to listen to the entire June 17 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Congressman Glenn Thompson.
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JUNE 16: on yet another gray day outside we try to brighten things up with an open line program after a BUSY weekend. Talk on PSU wrestlers, the No Kings protests, Barry Fenchak & PSU Trustees, other news, and a great weather chat with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com on what's been happening with weather recently. Great analysis, give us a listen!
Click here to listen to the entire June 16 program.
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JUNE 13: we wrap up another week with a spirited open line show. From prepping for the annual Bellefonte Cruise this weekend to world news - Israel's attack on Iran, more protests in L.A. and in State College, an unneeded Army parade in D.C. (our opinion,) and your phone calls - listen in or listen again. Agree or disagree?
Click here to listen to the entire June 13 program.
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JUNE 12: streaming on a warm Thursday with lots to talk about, including a chat with Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau on a BUSY weekend and June upcoming. Also talk on plastic bags, insurrections, best MLB ballparks and top college football traditions...
Click here to listen to the entire June 12 program (a little silence at the start)
Click here to listen to just the interview with Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau.
JUNE 11: Scott's back and shares his two day adventure (it's tough getting old,) along with open line talk and your calls on the L.A. .protest situation, a busy weekend ahead, some sports chat (Rodgers is MARRIED?) and what looks to be a wild Saturday coming up...
Click here to listen to the entire June 11 program.
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JUNE 10: Jeff gets a lot off his chest on an open line show - what's happening in L.A., what's happening around here, your calls and more...
Click here to listen to the entire June 10 program.
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JUNE 9: Scott's away so the Ironhead has an open phone Monday show, LOTS to talk about from a busy weekend of sports and news...
Click here to listen to the entire June 9 program.
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JUNE 6: with a weekend ahead and on National Donut Day, we go with an open line show and LOTS to talk about: PSU actually tearing down an historic local barn?, social media threats against a tennis star with local ties, an insane week in Washington DC this week, your phone calls - and yes, those tasty donuts...
Click here to listen to the entire June 6 program. ​​​​​​
JUNE 5: a busy show featuring an interesting chat with John Gardiner IV (G4) of Centre County Highway Revolt, a group pushing for establishing local rail lines in lieu of more highways like the new Route 322 Boalsburg to Potters Mills project. Also some fun news items like National Donut Day tomorrow (get ready!) and other items.
Click here to listen to the entire June 5 program. ​​​​​​
Click here to listen to just the interview with John Gardiner IV on starting local train lines.
JUNE 4: an open line program with listener calls on several subjects: the list of top Penn State money earners (Coach James Franklin only #144 on the list?,) a reason why healthcare is so expensive in America, the new PA state law on car cellphone use starting June 5, and the true meaning of "fine" and "thumbs up." Listen in...
Click here to listen to the entire June 4 program. ​​​​​​
JUNE 3: another nice day of "enhanced sunshine" meaning a little Canadian wildfire smoke mixed in. We discuss various topics including weather with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com,. and a chat with Nicki Tice of Skills in State College on their event this week to wrap up Mental Health Month in May. And your calls as always...
Click here to listen to the entire June 3 program. ​​​​​
Click here to listen to just the interview with Nicki Tice of Skills.​
MAY 29: a busy show featuring interviews with Eric Engelbarts of the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance about upcoming activities in the region (LOTS of those,) and Mike Bloom of College Township Government. The assistant township manager, Mike talks about the 150th anniversary of the township as well as comments on issues like the future casino at Nittany Mall, the regional solar array project, and possible Centre Region consolidation.
Click here to listen to the entire May 29 program. ​​​​​
Click here to listen to just the interview with Eric Englebarts of HV SEA.​
Click here to listen to just the interview with Mike Bloom of College Township.
MAY 30: Scott drove today while Jeff showed off his golfing prowess at the Coaches vs Cancer event. It's an open line show with talk on a new COVID strain, the struggles for higher education today, who really ran the Biden White House, another update on the upcoming Bellefonte Cruise, and your calls. Sit back and listen.
Click here to listen to the entire May 30 program. ​​​​​
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JUNE 2: we start June with an open line program and a cornucopia of topics, like the best pizza shop in State College (and other college towns,) talk on public media and how the current national controversy could be resolved, LOTS of local sports playoff action and more!
Click here to listen to the entire June 2 program. ​​​​​
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MAY 28: another rainy Wednesday? We see a pattern. But we talk in any weather, from interesting sports info (Terry Bradshaw not an Aaron Rodgers fan) to National Hamburger Day to other notable tidbits. We also had a chat with Jay Paterno, a Penn State Board of Trustees member, on last week's historic vote to close seven branch campuses. Jay voted No and explains why with some debate covering both sides of the issue...
Click here to listen to the entire May 28 program. ​​​​​
Click here to listen to just the interview with Penn State Trustee Jay Paterno.​
MAY 23: we go into the holiday weekend with plenty to talk about, led by the vote to close seven PSU branch campuses approved last evening. We talked the issues, some of the stats, and took some phone calls. Is this now over? We also talked some sports (PSU men's lacrosse and baseball led the way,) had a chat with Pat McCool of the upcoming Bellefonte Cruise, and tossed in a few laughs along the way...
Click here to listen to the entire May 23 program. ​​​​​
MAY 27: after the holiday weekend we launch into May's final week with an open line program. Talk on important things happening this week, sports stuff (LOTS of that,) why it's tough to be a college grad these days, and weather talk and the importance of penguin poop. Really...
Click here to listen to the entire May 27 program. ​​​​​
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MAY 22: SURPRISE, a gray wet Thursday. But we livened things up with talk on upcoming local happenings (a LOT of them) with Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. Also chat on sports (a 2 run PSU sac fly?) and the big online events later today on the possible closings of seven PSU branch campuses. How will that end up?
Click here to listen to the entire May 22 program. ​​​​​
Click here to listen to just the interview with Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau.
MAY 21: on a gray wet Wednesday we brighten things up with some interesting talk. Hear comments from local State Senator Wayne Langerholc on top issues like PSU campuses, Rockview/Quehanna, the state budget, possible cuts from Washington, education spending and more. How's your subscreen? TONS of choices. Where could PSU's Yanic Konan Neiderhauser be playing NBA basketball next season? And your calls...
Click here to listen to the entire May 21 program. ​​​​​
Click here to listen to just the interview with State Senator Wayne Langerholc.
MAY 20: another open line show with lots to cover - it's election day, amazing local sports results, an interesting new PA local sports law?, what about DE PLANE that President Trump is claiming, should State College follow Dubois' lead, and an interesting research study for certain young women. We ended the show on a HIGH...
Click here to listen to the entire May 20 program. ​​​​​
MAY 19: would someone shut off the wind lately? Our FM transmitter was knocked a-kilter but the streaming audience enjoyed a great show. Open line time with a moral about lawn mowing, a new PA driving law on distracted driving, local sports stuff, a cool and wet week ahead and more. There's something about streaming that's appealing, listen and see...
Click here to listen to the entire May 19 program. ​​​​​
MAY 16: it's an open line show to end another week. We chatted with Pat McCool about the annual Bellefonte Cruise June 13-14 (98.7 FM The Fox is a media sponsor.) Also talk on sports, the PSU Trustees public virtual meeting next week, State Sen. Cris Dush's moves to keep Rockview Prison & Quehanna Book Camp open, and what's up with Bucco Bricks?
Click here to listen to the entire May 16 program. ​​​​​
MAY 15: our friends with Centre Gives are having a banner campaign this year, we update. Guest Vicky Kepler Didato gives us an update on the preservation of the Kepler Barn near Rock Springs - not going well financially. You can help at preservationpa.org, look for the Kepler link there. Also talk on sports, more baby names and listener calls...
Click here to listen to the entire May 15 program. ​​​
Click here to listen to just the Kepler Farm interview with Vicky Kepler Didato. ​​
MAY 8: a very busy program, from sports and the things happening for May 8 (VE Day, Pope election, local PennDOT Route 322 road event) to chats with guests from the Nittany Knights on their big concert event May 17, and with PSU's Dr. Michael Skvarla on the soon to hit cicada swarm in central PA - 17 years in the making! Unfortunately we didn't get any real cicada recipes once the buggers arrive in certain spots - do a web search and "enjoy."
Click here to listen to the entire May 8 program. ​​​
Click here to listen to just the interview with guests from the Nittany Knights.
Click here to listen to just the interview with PSU's Dr. Michael Skvarla on cicadas. ​
MAY 9: after many guests this week we did an open line Friday show, going in many directions. A lot of talk on the PennDOT meeting on the new Route 322 project with stories and views shared. Also sports, the new AMERICAN Pope, a marketing idea for the Pirates, your calls.
Click here to listen to the entire May 9 program. ​​​
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MAY 12: we start a "boring weather" week with another open line program with some interesting calls on government and key issues. Check the glaring stat that shows the difference between men's and women's sports. Why are you drinking Sprite and Dr. Pepper anyway? And can an AI predict lightning strikes? Joe Bastardi talks weather at the end of the program. Sit back and listen...
Click here to listen to the entire May 12 program. ​​​
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MAY 13: soggy outdoors, nice & warm inside with some good talk on the proposed PSU branch campus closures, popular baby names that keep continuing, some sports chat, and guests from the Centre Foundation on this year's big Centre Gives event Wednesday and Thursday...
Click here to listen to the entire May 13 program. ​​​
Click here to listen to just the interview on Centre Gives w/ Kerri Tolton & Nathaniel Rasmussen.
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MAY 14: and BANG it's underway today, the Centre Gives campaign. Scott's in studio while Jeff is at the Jana Marie Foundation discussing this year's event there. Also talk and opinions on the possible PSU branch campus closures, are alums not happy with the Penn State Board of Trustees, Trump's spiffy new plane and more...
Click here to listen to the entire May 14 program. ​​​.
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MAY 6: a busy show featuring chats with local State Senator Cris Dush on the potential Rockview closing, the new 322 road and more, and with Josh Cone on next month's Ironman 70.3 PA Happy Valley race​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ - they're looking for volunteers to help, with a signup event tonight. And talk on sports, school calendars, PSU finals week and more...
Click here to listen to the entire May 6 program. ​​​
Click here to listen to just the interview with Josh Cone on the Ironman competition.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Sen. Cris Dush on Rockview, 322 and state issues.
MAY 7: Scott rules the roost while the Ironhead is away. Listen to an informative chat with reporter Jon Marcus of the Hechinger Report - Jon covers higher education and we discussed a lot of hot topics in that universe. Also some talk on elections season X 3 plus what about open primaries in Pennsylvania? Along with some sports and your phone calls...
Click here to listen to the entire May 7 program. ​​​
Click here to listen to just the interview with Jon Marcus of the Hechinger Report on higher ed.
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MAY 5: FINALLY we're back after a frustrating week of no power due to last week's big storm. It's an open line show and we were open - stories from the storm, with a chat with Joe Bastardi of WeastherBell.com on the weather (and he's chasing tornadoes in Texas?) Also talk on sports, noting Cinco de Mayo today (find a Mexican restaurant with specials) and more.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Click here to listen to the entire May 5 program. ​​​
APRIL 24: on a pretty warm and nice day today we're thinking local tourism. Good timing - we talked to Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau about upcoming tourism activities for Centre County for this year, and there's a LOT. Also chat on the challenges of tourism, the importance to the local area, the values of Penn State activities and more. It adds up to around $1 billion of revenue coming to Centre County each year...​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Click here to hear the interview with Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau. ​​​​
APRIL 25: it's an open line program to end the week, and Scott delivers with plenty of info and opinions on plenty of topics like the NFL Draft, Blue White weekend activities, a challenge from local State Senator Cris Dush to the possible closing of Rockview State Prison, how well do people really know Gov. Josh Shapiro, and your calls. .A busy show, some good listening...​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Click here to listen to the entire April 25 program. ​​​
APRIL 28: look who's back, it's Nature Boy Jeff Byers from his week+ vacation with some great stories to share. It's also an open line program with discussion on sports, the changing look of Fruit Loops, a recap of a great local donkey basketball game, a big election in Canada (not the 51st state,) chat on weather with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com and your phone calls. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Click here to listen to the entire April 28 program. ​​​
APRIL 23: more informative talk on today's subjects including PSU football ticket price requests, already floating who the next Pope could be, sports of course, and a conversation with PSU political science professor Dr. Michael Berkman on these last three months and what are the separation of powers anyway? Some good balanced political discussion...
Click here to listen to the entire April 23 program.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Click here to hear just the interview with PSU's Dr. Michael Berkman on politics today. ​​​​
APRIL 16: lots to talk about including an online event for all comers next week on trust in media, conducted by the Page Center at PSU. Guests Denise Bortree and Jonathan McVerry discussed the center, their event, and the growing problem with trust and ethics in media these days. Also some open talk, sports info and the smelly tennis player - whaaa?
Click here to listen to the entire April 16 program.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Click here to listen just to the interview with guests for the PSU Page Center.​​​
APRIL 17: before the Ironhead heads off on a long deserved vacation we go back and forth on an open line program. The (unofficial) PSU Sports Hall of Fame inductee list is out, do you agree with the picks? Politics, controversies, Rockview closing, Harrisburg arson and more...
Click here to listen to the entire April 17 program.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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APRIL 18: Scott grabs the reins while the Ironhead has some family fun. Listen to an open line show with chat on new weight loss drugs (and a caller's story.) Sports info and a sports miracle this week. Scott reads the letter from PSU President Neeli Bendapudi on upcoming branch campus closings (a slight delay there) with some thoughts. Lots covered!
Click here to listen to the entire April 18 program.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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APRIL 21: hope you had a Happy Easter! Scott's back with an open line show where he lays out why the last three months in Washington DC have happened as they have. Common sense thinking - but do you agree? Lots of other interesting news, and weather chat with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com - the oceans are COOLING? Hmm, makes you think...
Click here to listen to the entire April 21 program.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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APRIL 22: a great chat with Mark Brennan of Lions 247 on PSU spring football & the Blue White Game this weekend, the NFL Draft this week, and what's up with NIL? Lots of opinions and info shared. Also talk on the Pope's passing, and are women really letting their hair go?
Click here to listen to the entire April 22 program.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Click here to hear just the interview with Mark Brennan of Lions 247.
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APRIL 8: another busy show, from talk on a possible new NCAA NIL deal worth billions (will it work?) to an interesting chat on civics education in schools and how much people REALLY know on how our government works with former PA Congressman Jim Gerlach of PA Civics. Listen and learn, views from outside the area...
Click here to listen to the entire April 8 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview on civics with former PA Congressman Jim Gerlach​​​​​​​​​​​​​
APRIL 9: apologies for FM problem but thank goodness for streaming. We talked with Allayn Beck of the State College Food Bank on the increasing number of local folks who need food. Also chat on good morning coffee, sports, and patience needed with national issues...
Click here to listen to the entire April 9 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Allayn Beck of the State College Food Bank ​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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APRIL 10: Jeff runs the show talking sports and news, along with a fun interview with local legend and former PSU Icers head coach Joe Battista about this year's Nittany Lions and their NCAA Frozen Four semifinal game Thursday night...
Click here to listen to the entire April 10 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with former PSU Icers coach Joe Battista.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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APRIL 11: another open line show to enter the weekend, from your calls to the tough PSU hockey loss in the Frozen Four late Thursday night, to our theme "Things We Didn't Know." A local semi pro football league, tariff and income stats, and where was your vehicle made?
Click here to listen to the entire April 11 program.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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APRIL 14: it's an open line show with plenty of heavy topics - the violence threat at State College High, the arson of the Governor's Mansion in Harrisburg, craziness with NIL sports money, our upcoming weather, and yes urinals. We're not kidding. Guys don't want to be splashed, listen and see if you agree...
Click here to listen to the entire April 14 program.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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APRIL 15: another open line show full of heavy topics - increased security at State High, more on the Governor's Mansion arson, the healthcare exec shooter, more. We live in crazy times, how to find and stop the "sick" people? But also the Creamery Ice Cream winner and the "Coolest" Thing in PA champion. Do you agree?
Click here to listen to the entire April 15 program.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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APRIL 3: a busy program with chat on sports, a Guinness World Record try at PSU Behrend this weekend, tariffs and upcoming protests, and a talk with guest Vicky Kepler Didato on the historic 200+ year old Kepler Barn in Rock Springs which is threatened with demolition later this year. What do you think on that?
Click here to listen to the entire April 3 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Vicky Kepler Didato on the Kepler Barn.​​​​​​​​​​​​
APRIL 4: we go into a weekend with an open line program as we discuss Trump tariffs, how to close a $2 trillion annual deficit, a national protest event Saturday, sports stuff, your calls and lots more. It's tough to solve all the world's problems...
Click here to listen to the entire April 4 program.
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APRIL 7: it's an open line program to start the week with PLENTY to talk about. Sports after another busy weekend, nationwide protests Saturday and what did they really bring, a little dust-up on sports coach retirement, talk on weather with Joe Bastardi and your calls..
Click here to listen to the entire April 7 program.
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APRIL 2: two hours of talk on a LOT of stuff - whole milk back in schools (yes,) Trump's tariff strategy (meh,) US Senator talking forever (whaa?,) and a lot of other topics tossed in. Sit back and listen, see if you agree or disagree...
Click here to listen to the entire April 2 program.​​​​​​​​​​​​
APRIL 1: no April foolin'...OK maybe a little. A wide ranging open line program with sports, news, a Trump third term?, strange April 1 ideas, what's in chewing gum, and much more. Sit back and enjoy this one...
Click here to listen to the entire April 1 program.​​​​​​​​​​​​
MARCH 26: the Age of Disruption continues and we talked about it. What exactly happened with that Trump Admin screwup on military plans and a reporter included in the texting mix? What are the BEST potato chips out there? And a fun vote on a Penn State Sports Hall of Fame (not official) is underway now - we talked to PSU's Steve Sampsell about who's on the list.
Click here to listen to the entire March 26 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Steve Sampsell. ​​
Click here to vote on the Sports Hall of Fame list - deadline March 31!
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MARCH 27: recording starts with 2nd segment. Listen to a chat with local State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff on state issues, the proposed Rockview Prison closing and more. Talk on sports topics, and the Ironhead shares what could be the bonehead police story of the year...
Click here to listen to the entire March 27 program.
Click here to listen to just the interview with Rep. Kerry Benninghoff.. ​​
MARCH 28: an open line show to wrap up a week, and so much to talk about. Sports topics and the weekend, and too many controversies - the Snow White movie, a recent survey on choosing to stay single, PSU parking issues, and Lake Ohio? Sit back and listen...
Click here to listen to the entire March 28 program.​​​​​​​​​​​
MARCH 31: a little bit of everything, from an amazing PSU men's hockey win to weather with Joe Bastardi (snow coming?) to the Age of Disruption Part 85. Also a chat with Eric Murnyack of PennDOT with an update on the new Rte 322 project, Boalsburg to Potters Mills...
Click here to listen to the entire March 31 program.
Click here to listen to the Rte 322 PennDOT interview with Eric Murnyack.
MARCH 20: a busy program as the Ironhead checks in from Philadelphia and the NCAA wrestling championships about to begin. We also talked with local historian and archivist Jackie Esposito about her presentation on the Presidents of Penn State, things you didn't know about university leaders. NOTE: the final 10 minutes of the show was lost due to a tech issue...
Click here to listen to the entire March 20 program, minus the final 10 minutes. ​​
Click here to hear just the interview with Jackie Esposito.
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MARCH 21: another hopping show with Scott. The Ironhead reports from Philadelphia on a pretty historic day for the PSU wrestling team with more to come. Local state Rep. Paul Takac joined us to talk over state issues, especially the potential closing of Rockview State Prison & Quehanna Boot Camp. What's your view? Listen and consider...
Click here to listen to the entire March 21 program. ​​
Click here to hear just the interview with Rep. Paul Takac.
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MARCH 24: we start the week with an open line show after a BUSY sports weekend. The Ironhead gets calls about PSU wrestling (no surprise) while Scott wonders why PennDOT thinks he's an old fart driver. And what about those EZ Pass texts that so many people have received? It's a scam, ignore them...
Click here to listen to the entire March 24 program. ​​
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MARCH 25: another open line show with plenty to talk about: some Japanese flavor to PSU wrestling, a bracket breakdown of presidential aspirations, another tragic accident and what's up with the new 322 road, your calls and more. Enjoy...
Click here to listen to the entire March 25 program.
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MARCH 12: an interesting conversation with Dr. Kyle Kopko of the Center for Rural PA. How are rural areas of the state doing these days? What does the future look like? Also we chat on sports, odd license plates, more on the Beaver Stadium field naming, and the need for more grant writers(!) - for that last one you'll just need to listen...
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​Click here for just the interview with Dr. Kyle Kopko.​​
MARCH 13: listen to talk on subjects from education (good and bad) to sports, to an interview on the formation of a new area wrestling club for adults, looking for members. And yes, Bigfoot has apparently been sighted in the county. We share the details...
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​Click here for just the interview with Kevin Glossner on adult wrestling in the area.
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MARCH 14: it's an open line program to end the week and the phones were popping. Talk on energy, standard vs, green, and English now being the official language of the U.S. Listen in and see what you think about these subjects...
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MARCH 17: on St. Patrick;s Day we have lots of Irish music with an open line program. Sit back and listen as we talk sports, eliminating property taxes, a bill to put the Ten Commandments in PA schools, and a guy getting rewarded for dumping coffee on himself. REALLY rewarded. Remember, party responsibly...
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MARCH 18: mea culpa, here's an abbreviated recording of our open line show due to a technical issue with our stream. But hey, two thirds of a show is still pretty darned good!
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MARCH 19: Jeff's away covering PSU wrestling so Scott drives on topics from sports to population trends to college endowment spending to politics and listener calls. Luckily he stayed out of the ditch...
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MARCH 5: a busy show as we chatted with national champion coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley of the PSU women's volleyball team - what a year for her team and her personally. The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming to 98.7 FM The Fox this season. And yes, talk on THE SPEECH, President Donald Trump's address to Congress & the reactions. Listener calls too.
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Click here to listen to just the interview with PSU coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley.
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FEBRUARY 28: hear an interesting chat with screenwriter & PSU grad Andrew Kevin Walker, who wrote the story for the movie Se7en. He's in town for the Happy Valley Comic Con event March 1-2. Also talk on sports, news, and what's the Tooth Fairy been giving out lately?
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Click here to listen to just the interview with writer Andrew Kevin Walker.
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MARCH 11: another open line show but with a LOT of discussion on the Beaver Stadium field naming story this week. A LOT of discussion back and forth. How to raise even more $$$? Scott's idea could be a game changer - just sayin'...
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FEBRUARY 13: Scott and "Zoombase Alpha" was live at the Penn State HUB with student guests. Talking with Gracie Thomas of the PSU Dance Marathon (THON) about their great event next weekend. And an hour long chat with the leaders of the PSU College Democrats (Baybars Charkas) and Republicans (Ryan Klein) on their views after the 2024 election and since.
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Click here to listen to just the interview with Gracie Thomas of THON.
Click here to listen to just the interview with the PSU College Democrats & Republicans.​