Recent Let's Talk Shows & Interviews

OCTOBER 24: we end another week with an open line program. So many "controversies" - the White House East Wing deconstruction (and how it's being covered,) the NBA gambling scandal just announced (the Mafia, seriously?) and low affordability in our area (a summit needed on that.) Also your calls and insights, a good listen...

Click here to listen to the October 24 program.

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OCTOBER 23: Scott took Zoombase Alpha to Bloomsburg for a student journalism event at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg. We talked to a Bloomsburg math professor about math but also about his hobby - building crossword puzzles for national publication. And Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau gave us an update on local tourism efforts - how much effect does PSU football really have? 

Click here to listen to the October 23 program.

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OCTOBER 22: another open line show and more chat and calls on healthcare in the USA. Scott shares his solution, do you agree? HINT: more government dollars is NOT the answer. How did the Ironhead end up with 250 crickets? You'll have to listen to find out...

Click here to listen to the October 22 program.

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OCTOBER 21: a spirited program as we had some fun (roughage?) but also tried to solve some of today's problems, especially healthcare in America. A LOT of calls on this one - and Scott never even got to his only solution to fix the problem. Well...give this show a listen, and we'll pick this up tomorrow...

Click here to listen to the October 21 program.

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OCTOBER 20: another week, another busy open line show to start a week. Talk on another Penn State football loss (ugh,) on what was gained from angry people marching around Saturday around the nation (who's pulling the strings?) and are you really undulating out there? Not dipping. Some entertaining calls and opinions shared, give a listen...

Click here to listen to the October 20 program.

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OCTOBER 17: we wrap up a pretty crazy week with an open phone show. Some good calls and our chat on Penn State football (what will happen tomorrow night?) and some interesting economic statistics for our area that will make you pay attention. Sit back, listen and see what you think...

Click here to listen to the October 17 program.

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OCTOBER 16: an open phone program complete with your calls and interesting topics: where will James Franklin's next coaching job be? Interesting opinions out there. Do accountants really rule the world? What is the problem with the F&M mascots? Wrestling - with Ticketmaster. Great listening...

Click here to listen to the October 16 program.

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OCTOBER 15: lots to discuss on this packed program. We talked to Greg Scott, CEO of the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) on their local air service summit held yesterday. What's happening with the future of air travel here? We talked weather and climate with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com. And yes, some PSU football talk in there as well along with your calls...

Click here to listen to the October 15 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Greg Scott, CEO of CBICC on their air service summit this week.

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OCTOBER 14: football, sci fi fun and even a little news - a busy show. We lighten up with a chat with Tom Range about the next Happy Valley Comic Con Feb. 28-March 1, a great event. But then there's Penn State football, who will be the next head coach? Bar set REALLY high and we discussed it with your calls...

Click here to listen to the October 14 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Tom Range about Happy Valley Comic Con.

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OCTOBER 13: call this the Monday after show and the firing of PSU football coach James Franklin was the top topic of discussion on this open line show. Your calls, opinions, guesses, reasons, what happens now - we chatted on all of it. Sit back and listen, see if you agree...

Click here to listen to the October 13 program.

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OCTOBER 10: yepper, that was chilly last night! Didn't matter, we unfroze our equipment to do an open phone Friday program. Lots to discuss including a breakdown of the Jerry Sandusky case interview from Thursday, complete with a detailed AI report on who stands the most to lose if Sandusky is acquitted. Listen to the computer's findings and lots more...

Click here to listen to the October 10 program.

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OCTOBER 9: a chilly morning but a hot show. We chatted with Don Hampton of C3 Sports on what's happening at their facility along the Benner Pike. Then we talked with investigative reporter Frank Parlato with updates on the Jerry Sandusky case. Sandusky filed another appeal of his conviction last week with new evidence to be disclosed - what evidence? When/could a new trial happen? Give a listen...

Click here to listen to the October 9 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Don Hampton of C3 Sports on their activities. 

Click here to listen to just the interview with reporter Frank Parlato on the Jerry Sandusky case.

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OCTOBER 8: what the heck is going on in Harrisburg with the state legislature? We talked with reporter Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA who talked about the state budget impasse, the now contentious state Supreme Court retention elections, and more. Also chat on sports, news, and we remember former CDT sportswriter and editor Ron Bracken on his passing this week. 

Click here to listen to the October 8 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA on state issues.

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OCTOBER 7: what's that about best laid plans? Our scheduled guest with new information on the Jerry Sandusky case couldn't make it so Jeff did his own review of the case to this point. Will Sandusky get a new trial after appealing again? Also your calls, some newsy talk and more...

Click here to listen to the October 7 program.

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OCTOBER 6: it's the Monday AFTER - after the Penn State football debacle at UCLA. We shared opinions, we took calls, we detailed unbelief. But hey - here comes hockey and wrestling season. Also some news chat and talking weather with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com... 

Click here to listen to the October 6 program.

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OCTOBER 3: we go into a weekend with an open line show dominated by legal controversies - the Subu Vedam release from prison after 40+ years, and an appeal request from Jerry Sandusky. Heavy issues that drew some phone calls and strong reactions from your hosts.  

Click here to listen to the October 3 program.

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OCTOBER 2: how's your eating habits? Not so great? Yeah, us too probably. We had a good conversation with nutritionist Mary Lou Kiel of Penn State Extension on better eating, their Nutrition Links program, how to eat well despite higher prices, what can replace high priced meats and more. Also chat on PSU outdoor hockey tickets (remember October 15)....

Click here to listen to the October 2 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Mary Lou Kiel of PSU Ag Extension. 

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OCTOBER 1: a gorgeous morning and another gorgeous show. Who was the ultimate Fat Bear? Have coffee with a cop today? We also chatted with Allayn Beck of the State College Food Bank - here comes busy season for those folks (the holiday season) and what does the future hold with battles on funding from both the state and the Feds? Tough times ahead?

Click here to listen to the October 1 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Allayn Beck of State College Food Bank.

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SEPTEMBER 30: yep, still talking some Penn State football but other things as well. Hear an interview with Eric Brugel of the new CLAW Wrestling league about this fascinating new take on wrestling about to begin. Is a federal government shutdown happening tonight? Lots of things to discuss...

Click here to listen to the September 30 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Eric Brugel of CLAW Wrestling. 

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SEPTEMBER 29: it's the week AFTER the PSU-Oregon game and the final result dominated most of the open line show. LOTS of calls and discussion on sports and newsy things. Plus Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com talked about those two storms on top of each other in the Atlantic, not headed here because of the fujimoribenihana effect. What's that? Listen in...

Click here to listen to the September 29 program.

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SEPTEMBER 26: ready for the BIG GAME? All the hype ends Saturday night but we helped to feed it with an open line show. Who's the X Factor? Where's Scott's cheese? You have to listen to find out. We also took calls and chatted on newsy subjects: James Comey indicted, why are military leaders gathering next week? We share an interesting theory, hope it's wrong...

Click here to listen to the September 26 program.

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SEPTEMBER 25: plenty of talk for a Thursday along with a fun interview with Joe Hughes of the Penn State golf courses, lots going on there. Ready for higher airline fees? PSU moved up in some national top colleges rankings. Does hard work not get you anything anymore? Lots of opinions and your calls. 

Click here to listen to the September 25 program.

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SEPTEMBER 24: it's midweek and we're busy with your calls, chat on Jimmy Kimmel's return and what might happen, sports talk (go with the under on PSU-Oregon) and more. We also had a great chat with Tristin Kilgore of the PSU College Republicans with views from young people on politics today, Trump, free speech, Charlie Kirk and a lot more. Great listening here...

Click here to listen to the September 24 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Tristin Kilgore of the PSU College Republicans.

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SEPTEMBER 23: on an actual rainy morning we had an open line show talking lots of subjects - PSU-Oregon football, what to do with the Rockview property, Jimmy Kimmel is back and does anyone really care? Lots of calls on these and related subjects, tune in here...

Click here to listen to the September 23 program.

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SEPTEMBER 22: sooo much to talk about, we can't fit it into two hours BUT we try. Who will be the ESPN GameDay guest picker for the PSU-Oregon game Saturday? What about the Rockview closing? And is that really RAIN on the windshield? Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com talks weather and hurricanes, the right and wrong info out there. Give a listen....

Click here to listen to the September 22 program.

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SEPTEMBER 19: we end a week with a chockfull open line program and lots of calls. Catch the interesting discussion on immigration started by a caller, with reactions on free speech and other issues. We live in dangerous times...but also interesting times. What do YOU think?

Click here to listen to the September 19 program.

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SEPTEMBER 18: we did a lot of talking on this show because free speech is important. Jason Narber of Brass 16823 talked about his cool meeting area in Titan Park near Bellefonte. We interviewed Sean Stevens of FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) about their new college free speech rankings and free speech issues just from the past week. BUSY!

Click here to listen to the September 18 program.

Click here to listen to just the talk with Jason Narber of Brass 16823.

Click here to listen to the interview with Sean Stevens of FIRE on recent free speech issues.

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SEPTEMBER 17: a great show and Happy Constitution Day. Fess up, did you even know it was Constitution Day? We had a great chat with David Hutchinson and Jim Leous, organizers of a Constitution Day discussion event Sept. 20 in State College. Listen how to sign up to take part, and why these discussions are so crucially important today...

Click here to listen to the September 17 program.

Click here to listen to just the chat with Jim Leous and David Hutchinson of the Constitution Day event Saturday in State College.

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SEPTEMBER 16: another nice day in the Valley of Happiness. We covered a number of topics but we also did some trash talking - with our friend Amy Schirf of the Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority. New area trash news, recycling, plastics and the "future of trash." 

Click here to listen to the September 16 program.

Click here to listen to just the chat with Amy Schirf of Centre Co. Recycling & Refuse Authority.

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SEPTEMBER 15: plenty to talk about after an eventful week and weekend. Sports chat of course centered on Penn State and the Steelers. And newsy chat on the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination, the reactions afterward, talking heads everywhere and some crazy responses. Is our country breaking into two parts? Listen to some views here, see what you think...

Click here to listen to the September 15 program.

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SEPTEMBER 12: we end a BUSY week with an open line program - what, nothing to talk about? You kidding? Latest opinions on the Charlie Kirk situation, how could Penn State be willing to shutdown WPSU public media, how Kamala Harris called Joe Biden correctly (finally,) your calls and much more. Occasional explosions, wear appropriate clothing...

Click here to listen to the September 12 program.

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SEPTEMBER 11: a more serious program today with the anniversary of 9/11 and the assassination of Turning Point USA leader Charlie Kirk yesterday. We shared our views and heard from listeners. We also chatted with local State Rep. Paul Takac with his take on the Kirk murder, his concerns, as well as what's up with the proposed Rockview Prison closing and the state budget still not passed. Tough issues, good listening...

Click here to listen to the September 11 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with local State Rep. Paul Takac. 

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SEPTEMBER 10: another beautiful day, another open line program but with fireworks. Our opening caller set the tone. Scott went off on the latest Trump controversy that really isn't, while Jeff went off on the recent murder of a woman on a train in Charlotte. And Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com offered a great discussion on weather recently - you know, that BORING weather? Why? Give a listen, learn a lot...

Click here to listen to the September 10 program.

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SEPTEMBER 9: Scott says it's a bummer to catch a cold, but we persevere. Listen to a lively program with views on news & sports, along with a chat with Jay Paterno on his new book "Blitzed" about the new era of college football, his recent op-ed on an apology to fired Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald (does this sound familiar?) and his views on the PSU football season so far. Enjoy the listen...

Click here to listen to the September 9 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Jay Paterno, author of the new book "Blitzed."

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SEPTEMBER 8: we start another comfy dry week with a busy show. Lots of sports talk from a busy weekend including some amazing events and results. We also chat with Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA on other states now politically redistricting in the middle of a decade - could this happen in PA? Are PA's political districts fair? 

Click here to listen to the September 8 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Carol Kuniholm of Fair Districts PA.

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SEPTEMBER 5: we go into a weekend with a busy open line program to make you think. What about vaccine "mandates?" Spitting on another football player gets you booted from the game? And take a good close look at those Nittany Lion statues next time. Why? Well, listen and find out...

Click here to listen to the September 5 program.

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SEPTEMBER 4: a busy program with talk on sports (NFL tonight) and chats with GM Michael Lee of Nittany Valley Sports Centre (busy with sports and more!) and Jennifer Rykaczewski of the group Affordable Skies on airline safety and better airfares. 

Click here to listen to the September 4 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Michael Lee of Nittany Valley Sports Centre. 

Click here to listen to just the interview with Jennifer Rykaczewski of Affordable Skies.

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SEPTEMBER 3: seriously, Trump for a third term? What about those Cracker Barrel changes? Should PSU Sports change from Nike to Adidas? Your phone calls as well - it's a busy open line program, give us a listen...

Click here to listen to the September 3 program.

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SEPTEMBER 2: back from a long weekend, we reset the table for Fall (sorry, summer's done.) Talk on the PSU football win, the WOW Powerball jackpot. how AI can drive you crazy in the drive thru lane, how PSU could take a lesson from Albright College, and your calls - listen and see what you think...

Click here to listen to the September 2 program.

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AUGUST 29: we end a week with an open phone program and LOTS of sports with Penn State football starting and former PSU great Micah Parsons traded. What about parking at football games? What about the controversies with the CDC and vaccines? And your calls - good listening for a holiday weekend...

Click here to listen to the August 29 program.

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AUGUST 28: we live in crazy times, and sports is perhaps the calmer of all issues. On an open line show we discussed some sports but also the Cracker Barrel controversy, then took the second hour to discuss the terrible school shooting event in Minneapolis yesterday. Your calls, our views, it's a deep subject to tackle. Listen and see what you think... 

Click here to listen to the August 28 program.

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AUGUST 27: oh the controversies! We covered some of them on the show with help from callers - the American flag burning law (totally unconstitutional,) Cracker Barrel's reversal (heads will roll here) and more. Have low air in your car tires? Why CHARGE for folks to put air in their tires? Give a listen, see what you agree with...

Click here to listen to the August 27 program.

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AUGUST 26: it's the first day of school for most Centre County districts and beautiful weather to boot. We had an open line program and talked about that first day, the highs and lows. We jumped into the Cracker Barrel debate and how their management is really missing the point here. More political panic mongering and how ridiculous it is. Another day, another controversy...

Click here to listen to the August 26 program.

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AUGUST 25: after a busy weekend we started a busy week with a busy show,, lots of info and opinions. Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com talked weather which has been pretty nice lately. Lots of sports chat to discuss with HS and college football now underway. Prices are going up everywhere - we shared examples and effects. And oh yeah, school starts this week for PSU and area high schools. A BUSY week...

Click here to listen to the August 25 program.

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AUGUST 22: a foggy but ultimately gorgeous day and we ended the week with an open phone show. Pick your controversy: the top sports movies, male NFL cheerleaders, outrageous court settlements tossed, closing down illegal immigrant facilities, election fraud where there isn't any - give a listen and see what you think...

Click here to listen to the August 22 program.

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AUGUST 21: jacket weather this week? We cover the basics from PSU wrestling dominance to over the top efforts from the political right (a woke test? Really?) We had a great discussion with Dave Gerdes from Happy Valley Adventure Bureau on the impact of local tourism on our area, from their recent report on 2024 and events this year. Give a listen to see what's happening...

Click here to listen to the August 21 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau on the overall impact of tourism on our area.

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AUGUST 20: wow it RAINED during the show but thankfully our studio is indoors. We covered subjects like Auburn now claiming NINE football national championships (officially it was two before,) watch out for radioactive shrimp (and new superhero ShrimpMan,) and we had a great conversation with Caroline Mehl of the Constructive Dialogue Institute on her group, what they do, why college campuses are a focus for them, and how they would handle a certain PSU situation this year. Some constructive listening here...

Click here to listen to the August 20 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Caroline Mehl of the Constructive Dialogue Institute.

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AUGUST 19: busy day, busy show. Hear your gentle hosts chat on sports and local school rankings (baloney, great for selling magazines.) We also chat with our friend Chris Buchignani, an instructor with the OLLI PSU program - if you're over 50, check out this great adult education effort. And the space geek in us loved the talk with PSU astronomy professor Dr. Chris Palma on traveling to other planets, is there life out there, what to do when an asteroid hits us, and watching the aliens fly by...

Click here to listen to the August 19 program.

Click here to listen about the OLLI PSU program with guest Chris Buchignani.

Click here to listen to the interview with PSU astronomy professor Dr. Chris Palma. 

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AUGUST 18: a busy week begins with an open topics show. You name it - sports (Michigan got what sanctions? Really?,) news (all of Europe to the White House today & the Dems new favorite candidate,) Grange Fair (Kids Day today) and weather with Joe Bastardi (what's up with that hurricane?) Sit back and enjoy...

Click here to listen to the August 18 program.

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AUGUST 15: it's Grange Fair time. and a weekend, so we pontificated (make sure we have the right word there) to end another week. Trump in Alaska, another national protest this weekend, and a quote that will make you really think - do words control you? Also your calls and yes, we can't wait to hit the Fair. Listen in and agree or disagree - that's the point of Let's Talk...

Click here to listen to the August 15 program.

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AUGUST 14: we called this show Locals Day as we talked to Kristy Owens and Jeff Hall from Centre Region Parks & Recreation on the large number of activities they do each year (yes, Scott actually hit a home run over the Hess Field fence.) That was followed by a conversation with owner Chris Cole of Centre Hall Farm Store, one of our valued sponsors. Also hear some calls and chat on issues like young male college grads not finding jobs, and assault by sandwich (we're not kidding...)

Click here to listen to the August 14 program.

Click here to listen to just the chat with Centre Region Parks & Rec officials on local activities.

Click here to listen to the talk with Chris Cole of Centre Hall Farm Store. 

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AUGUST 13: it's an open lines show where "can we trust the numbers?" became the theme. Census figures, crime figures, government numbers - what to do about these when they're wrong or perhaps skewed? Hear views from Scott and the Ironhead and then - what do you think? 

Click here to listen to the August 13 program.

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AUGUST 12: sports ruled for most of this show (wow, on a sports station?) as we chatted with Mark Brennan of Lions 247 on the upcoming Penn State football season. Is all the preseason hype worth it? Who could be some unsung stars? What about those new temporary stands? Hear some great conversation with strange stories included (have that political membership card? Sidney Crosby did WHAT?)

Click here to listen to the August 12 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Mark Brennan of Lions 247 on PSU football.

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AUGUST 11: The Ironhead holds court for an open line Monday program with your calls, interesting insights and some craziness tossed in with some weather talk with Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com included. Give a listen...

Click here to listen to the August 11 program.

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AUGUST 8: we managed to avoid jeans discussion with plenty of other topics to tackle, like tariffs and politics and gerrymandering and sports and avoiding ultraprocessed foods. And your calls. That's a real eclectic program, hope you'll give a listen (or listen again...)

Click here to listen to the August 8 program.

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AUGUST 7: one main constant of life is change, always happens, and we discussed this during this interesting program. The Sydney Sweeney jeans ads are a sign of a cultural shift? Agree or disagree? And we talked to Morgyn Seigfried, the General Manager of the Penn State Playfly NIL effort, on the changing landscape of major college athletics and how PSU is dealing with it. A wide ranging interview, understand more about this brave new world...

Click here to listen to the August 7 program.

Click here to hear just the interview with Morgyn Seigfried of Penn State Playfly NIL. 

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AUGUST 6: an open line show with plenty of opinions - read beyond the headlines, State College not a sanctuary city?, why young people are disconsolate on politics today, let kids be kids with sports without specialization (weight training at age 12?) and your calls. Lots of interesting ground covered...

Click here to listen to the August 6 program.

 

AUGUST 5: a busy show with an explanation on why Donald Trump fired the head of labor statistics recently (some common sense involved.) Also hear a chat with Chief Adam Salyards of the Spring Twp police department on tonight's National Night Out event, and an interview with reporter Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA about her recent stories on reporting elder abuse issues at county nursing homes across Pennsylvania...

Click here to listen to the August 5 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA on her recent stories on reporting elder abuse at county homes in PA. 

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AUGUST 4: our comfy August weather continues and we love it! For this open show hear views from Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com on what's going on. Also talk on the blue jeans controversy which isn't - is body positivity on its way out? And the latest hot dog news, both "bad" and crazy...

Click here to listen to the August 4 program.

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AUGUST 1: a new month begins with refreshingly cool temperatures, but here's another hot show going into a weekend. Why the Presidential Fitness Test is coming back & never should have left. What the Ironhead's Pirates need to do to improve. your calls and more. Give us a listen...

Click here to listen to the August 1 program.

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JULY 31: last day of the month and with the trade deadline looming we cut loose with info and opinions. The controversies that won't go away - KissCam and blue jeans ads - we had more thoughts. Need to unwind? A guest joined us about a fun family event in State College Friday evening. Seriously, go unwind. And your calls...

Click here to listen to the July 31 program.

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JULY 30: one more HOT day, but our hot shows always continue. The Ironhead and Scott take your calls and discuss top issues like security steps at State College High School (do new IDs do much?) and the incident Monday at the NFL HQ building in NYC. And two MLB teams playing a doubleheader do a trade with each other BETWEEN their games? It happened this week...

Click here to listen to the July 30 program.

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JULY 29: one of our favorite lines - "it's interesting what makes a controversy" - took center stage. From selling "great jeans" (fascist, really?) to vehicle emissions inspections (why are we still doing this?) we discuss the issues. And your calls, the latest in sports, a new Pittsburgh Walk of Fame and more...

Click here to listen to the July 29 program.

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JULY 28: looks like another hot week so we start with a hot show. Open opinions on sports (MLB trading this week,) news (be skeptical of everything you see, hear and read) and the best and worst national/regional beers (Bud Light dead last - do you agree with the findings?) Your calls, some laughs and Joe Bastardi on weather - give us a listen...

Click here to listen to the July 28 program.

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JULY 25: it's Christmas in July, for those pining for a holiday and cooler temperatures. We had an open line show with your calls and opinions on a Little League controversy, the battling Epstein files vs. Obama and Russia collusion stories, an interesting new show coming to The Fox this fall, and more. Sit back, stay cool and enjoy...

Click here to listen to the July 25 program.

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JULY 24: it's warming up again so we helped with a hot show. Eric Engelbarts of the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance previewed upcoming activities includes a new bike race this weekend in downtown State College, a national yoga championship event next weekend and more. Scott wondered when "outrage" will hit over Penn State now with a budget surplus but higher tuition rates again. All that, sports and your calls... 

Click here to listen to the July 24 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Eric Engelbarts of Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance. 

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JULY 23: it's an open line show complete with your calls on various subjects. The Ironhead goes off on proposed downtown State College parking changes. Scott goes off on DC insanity (a Melania Trump opera house, really?) Good listening for a Wednesday...

Click here to listen to the July 23 program.

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JULY 22: we believe in free speech, even when it annoys us. Listen to an interesting interview with Sean Stevens of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) on free speech in America today. College campuses, politics, social media - what really IS free speech today? The US of A is still the best country in the world for that First Amendment right. And chat on other issues as well...

Click here to listen to the July 22 program.

Click here to listen to just the interview with Sean Stevens of FIRE. 

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JULY 21: well well, Scott's back from a week off with plenty to say - on sports, the Kiss Cam controversy (use your head folks,) controversy in the media (all about the money) and more. And Joe Bastardi of WeatherBell.com talks weather on what looks like a great weather week...

Click here to listen to the July 21 program.

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JULY 18: the Ironhead wraps up the week with an open phone show, LOTS discussed...

Click here to listen to the July 18 program.

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JULY 17: more open line talk plus talk on the importance of tourism for the local economy with Dave Gerdes of Happy Valley Adventure Bureau...

Click here to listen to the July 17 program.

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JULY 16: over the hump day with plenty of opinions to share...

Click here to listen to the July 16 program.

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JULY 15: plenty of wisdom and humor from the Ironhead...

Click here to listen to the July 15 program.

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JULY 14: a week of great chat with the Ironhead begins as Scott heads to a beach somewhere...

Click here to listen to the July 14 program.

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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. ​​​​​​