1989 Penn State graduate, Dave Wurtzel, is a hero among heroes! Not only is he a firefighter, he also created The First Twenty, a non-profit committed to the health and wellness of first responders. Dave brings the energy and passion with a touch of comedy to the episode. A special thank you to Dave and all the first responders who continue to keep us and our communities safe. Jump right into: (6:30) - The idea of The First Twenty (12:30) - Building the foundation (19:01) - The meaning of spiritual resilience (24:29) - Working with first responders (26:30) - Student Question of the Episode powered by http://Collegian.PSU.edu (The Daily Collegian): The inspiration to become a firefighter (30:02) - Battling a fire (33:57) - Stories of impact (36:51) - Advice to future first responders (37:59) - Key takeaways (40:39) - Lions Den presented by http://Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com): Penn State experience This podcast was produced by Penn State student Julia McGinty, in partnership with Professor Katie O'Toole's Podcast class. Learn more at http://thefirsttwenty.org (TheFirstTwenty.org). Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com). Keep up with all the Penn State news at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Collegian.PSU.edu (Collegian.PSU.edu). Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink (Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink). Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/LionLegacyPodcast.com (LionLegacyPodcast.com) Special thanks to https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/StudioPodSF.com (StudioPodSF.com) for their support.

1995 Penn State graduate, E.J. Johnston is creating the most electrifying hockey league tour - 3ICE. Set to debut in the summer of 2022, E.J. tells us about how he came up with the idea and the differences compared to traditional hockey leagues. We also dive into his career journey and time spent in the fashion and entertainment industries. Jump right into: (5:08) - 3ICE background (14:03) - Success in the first year (16:09) - 3ICE tour locations (18:08) - Growing up in a hockey family (20:54) - Career background in sports, fashion and entertainment (27:26) - Student Question of the Episode powered by http://Collegian.PSU.edu (The Daily Collegian): Advice for entrepreneurs in the sports business industry (28:30): Lions Den presented by http://Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com): Penn State experience This podcast was produced by Penn State student Zach Gershman, in partnership with Professor Katie O'Toole's Podcast class. Learn more at http://3ICE.com (3ICE.com). Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com). Keep up with all the Penn State news at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Collegian.PSU.edu (Collegian.PSU.edu). Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink (Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink). Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/LionLegacyPodcast.com (LionLegacyPodcast.com) Special thanks to https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/StudioPodSF.com (StudioPodSF.com) for their support.

2006 Penn State graduate Michal Naisteter is a modern day matchmaker. It's easy to see how Michal's infectious personality and passion for meeting and connecting people help people go from first dates to marriage. Michal also talks about the importance of teaching children about human sexuality earlier on in their lives, as well as her favorite food in State College! Jump right in: 8:23 - The role of a professional matchmaker 12:00 - Perspective on the online dating apps 12:39 - Student Question of the Episode powered by http://Collegian.PSU.edu (The Daily Collegian): Favorite matchmaking story 19:15 - Advice to single people 22:06 - Finding her match 24:03 - Sex Positive Mama 26:57 - Lions Den presented by http://Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com) Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com). Keep up with all the Penn State news at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Collegian.PSU.edu (Collegian.PSU.edu). Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink (Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink). Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/LionLegacyPodcast.com (LionLegacyPodcast.com) Special thanks to https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/StudioPodSF.com (StudioPodSF.com) for their support.

1992 Penn State grad Steve Moyer and 2008 grad Danielle Stemple are two of the main people behind our favorite Penn State retailer, Lions Pride. Beyond being a great partner of Lion Legacy, we wanted to learn about what it takes to operate a small business in a college town. Steve and Danielle also provide some great insights on how they work with Penn State and the licensing department to bring apparel to you and all Penn Staters. Jump right in: 5:15 - Surviving the pandemic as a small business 8:46 - How Lions Pride got started 13:18 - Danielle's start in retail 15:32 - Student Question of the Episode powered by http://collegian.psu.edi (The Daily Collegian): Biggest change in business over time 18:49 - Lions Pride vs. the competition 23:22 - The buying process 27:21 - Opinions on having different logos and colors 32:29 - Advice for opening a small business in a college town 35:31 - The future of Lions Pride 37:30 - Lions Den presented by Lions-Pride.com: Penn State experience Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com). Keep up with all the Penn State news at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Collegian.PSU.edu (Collegian.PSU.edu). Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink (Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink). Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/LionLegacyPodcast.com (LionLegacyPodcast.com) Special thanks to https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/StudioPodSF.com (StudioPodSF.com) for their support.

2007 Penn State graduate Justin King is one of the top cornerbacks in Penn State football history. After a career in the NFL, Justin jumped right into the sports business industry and recently started his own company, L.I.G. Sports. In this episode, Justin talks about his new venture, his thoughts on college football and the NFL, and of course, his time playing for the Nittany Lions. Jump right into: (6:30) - The offerings of L.I.G. Sports (11:27) - The potential for another football league (14:16) - Student Question of the Episode powered by http://Collegian.PSU.edu (The Daily Collegian): Preparing for life outside of a professional athlete (18:05) - Advice to student-athletes today who can get paid for their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) (20:35) - The one thing he'd change about college football and the NFL today (24:10) - The influence of his stepfather and current Penn State Associate Football Coach Terry Smith (26:05) - Lions Den presented by http://Lions-Pride.com (Lions Pride): Penn State Experience Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com). Keep up with all the Penn State news at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Collegian.PSU.edu (Collegian.PSU.edu). Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink (Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink). Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/LionLegacyPodcast.com (LionLegacyPodcast.com) Special thanks to https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/StudioPodSF.com (StudioPodSF.com) for their support.

2020 Penn State graduate Ashley Ferrara is the most recent alum to become a Hotdogger for Oscar Mayer! She spent a year touring the country in the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile and shares her time on the road, meeting some very interesting people (and dogs!) and of course driving the famous hot dog. An episode filled with puns, you'll be sure to laugh your buns off! Jump right into: (7:12) - Becoming a Hotdogger (9:17) - Student Question of the Episode presented by http://Collegian.PSU.edu (The Daily Collegian): Driving the Weinermobile (11:34) - Favorite stories as a Hotdogger (16:33) - The role of a Hotdogger (19:02) - The impact of the pandemic (20:13) - A typical schedule of a Hotdogger (26:28) - Spending time with other Hotdoggers (29:29) - Recruiting Hotdoggers at Penn State (30:21) - Life after being a Hotdogger (35:51) - Singing the Oscar Mayer jingle (36:48) - Lions Den presented by http://Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com): Penn State Experience Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com). Keep up with all the Penn State news at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Collegian.PSU.edu (Collegian.PSU.edu). Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink (Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink). Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/LionLegacyPodcast.com (LionLegacyPodcast.com) Special thanks to https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/StudioPodSF.com (StudioPodSF.com) for their support.

2007 Penn State grad Ashley Bisman entered college just a few years after her father's death in the September 11th World Trade Center terrorist attack. With an electric personality and positive outlook on life, Ashley shares her story on coping with the tragedy and finding love in her new book "Chasing Butterflies: The True Story of a Daughter of 9/11." The book is available on https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Butterflies-True-Story-Daughter/dp/1735667668/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=chasing+butterfliesandqid=1631161400andsr=8-1 (Amazon) with a portion of proceeds benefitting Tuesday's Children. This episode is dedicated to Ashley's father, Jeff Goldflam, who would be so proud of his daughter! Jump right in: (6:36) - The 20th anniversary of 9/11 (8:09) - Student Question of the Episode presented by http://collegian.psu.edu (The Daily Collegian): Reason for writing the book (9:49) - The meaning of "Chasing Butterflies" (10:56) - Dating in New York City (14:01) - Starting her career at TV Guide and then transitioning to a teacher (16:09) - Her future as an author (16:56) - The process of writing a book (19:41) - Keeping her father's legacy alive (21:44) - Lions Den presented by http://Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com): Penn State experience Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com). Keep up with all the Penn State news at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Collegian.PSU.edu (Collegian.PSU.edu). Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink (Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink). Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/LionLegacyPodcast.com (LionLegacyPodcast.com) Special thanks to https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/StudioPodSF.com (StudioPodSF.com) for their support.

2003 Penn State graduate John Colaneri’s name may sound familiar! If you watch HGTV, you’ll know him as one “the cousins” from the franchise of home design and renovation shows. John shares his journey from the corporate world to television. We’re also excited for him as he will be the Grand Marshal for 2021 Penn State Homecoming. Jump right in: (5:43) - Moving from the corporate world to the family business (8:51) - The opportunity with HGTV (15:23) - Working with his cousin (16:45) - The Cousins franchise (19:55) - The challenge of renovating a home on TV (22:03) - Most memorable project (23:35) - Starting his own design business (24:34) - The impact of the pandemic (25:42) - Taking a vision and translating it into a design (27:14) - Student Question of the Episode presented by http://collegian.PSU.edu (The Daily Collegian): Branching into other industries (32:49) - Excitement for the future (34:14) - Lions Den presented by http://lions-pride.com/ (Lions-Pride.com): Penn State Experience Learn more about John and his business ventures at JohnColaneri.com. Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com). Keep up with all the Penn State news at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Collegian.PSU.edu (Collegian.PSU.edu). Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink (Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink). Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/LionLegacyPodcast.com (LionLegacyPodcast.com) Special thanks to https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/StudioPodSF.com (StudioPodSF.com) for their support.

1990 Penn State grad Mike Xenakis has had quite an adventure - from entering the Air Force to helping build OpenTable and guiding it through both an IPO and acquisition to joining Vacasa, a vacation rental company, just prior to the pandemic. Join Mike as he shares his wisdom and key lessons along the way, including his decision to choose Penn State over Notre Dame. Jump right into: (3:34) - Going into the military after Penn State (4:55) - Vacasa’s unique offering (7:26) - Seventeen years at OpenTable (11:09) - Selling OpenTable to Priceline (13:37) - Living and working abroad (15:51) - The role of Chief Product Officer (19:12) - The impact of the pandemic (24:29) - The importance of networking (27:01) - Student takeaways from Mike’s entrepreneurship course at Northwestern University (28:20) - Lions Den presented by http://lions-pride.com/ (Lions-Pride.com): Penn State Experience (28:38) - Student Question of the Episode presented by The Daily Collegian: Choosing Penn State over Notre Dame Learn more about Vacasa at Vacasa.com. Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com). Keep up with all the Penn State news at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Collegian.PSU.edu (Collegian.PSU.edu). Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink (Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink). Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/LionLegacyPodcast.com (LionLegacyPodcast.com) Special thanks to https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/StudioPodSF.com (StudioPodSF.com) for their support.

1954 Penn State graduate Dave Jones is a true storyteller. Would you expect anything different from a former journalist and editor? Dave’s career spans two of the world’s most prestigious papers - The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Dave shares some amazing stories, including how he broke a story on confidential information, his coverage of a US President and his effort championing women in the work force. Jump right into: (6:21) - Time in the Air Force (7:34) - Student Question of the Episode presented by The Daily Collegian: Favorite reporting assignments (11:39) - Moving from the Wall Street Journal to the New York Times (12:54) - Difference between the papers (14:43) - The process of getting an article published (16:39) - Becoming an editor and his achievements (22:43) - Today’s journalists (24:28) - Traits of successful journalists (25:50) - Message to today’s journalists (26:21) - Lions Den presented by http://lions-pride.com/ (Lions-Pride.com): Penn State Experience Show off your Penn State pride with the latest apparel and gear by visiting https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Lions-Pride.com (Lions-Pride.com). Keep up with all the Penn State news at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Collegian.PSU.edu (Collegian.PSU.edu). Join Penn State's network connecting students and alumni at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink (Alumni.PSU.Edu/LionLink). Lion Legacy is a Baroudeur Production and is not affiliated with Penn State University. Visit us at https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/LionLegacyPodcast.com (LionLegacyPodcast.com) Special thanks to https://my.captivate.fm/dashboard/podcast/StudioPodSF.com (StudioPodSF.com) for their support.