The Riddle Report
The Riddle Report
The Riddle Report
Our official podcast brings together the brightest minds and most influential voices from Embry‑Riddle. Each episode features engaging conversations with alumni, students, faculty and industry leaders, offering you a behind-the-scenes look at the cutting-edge advancements and personal stories that define our Eagle community.
The Riddle Report No. 13: Kerion Timothy
Kerion Timothy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universtiy's Counseling Center. Here, he joins host Ronnie Mack for a discussion regarding his background, mental health support on college campuses, research in the field and more.
Apr 8
37 min
The Riddle Report No. 12: Lisa Kollar
This episode of The Riddle Report features Lisa Kollar, assistant dean of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s College of Aviation in Daytona Beach. From discovering her passion for aviation to her time as a student at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona, campus — and now as a leader shaping the campus community — she shares a unique, full-circle perspective on what it means to be an Eagle.
Mar 25
35 min
The Riddle Report No. 11: Erik Schmidt
Erik Schmidt — Aeronautical Science student, certified flight instructor and campus leader — joins host Ronnie Mack for a conversation detailing his backstory, passion for flight and experience at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Mar 11
22 min
The Riddle Report No. 10: Col. Alan Dayton
Host Ronnie Mack is joined by Embry-Riddle's Col. Alan Dayton, associate vice president of student success and U.S. Air Force veteran. Col. Dayton shares insights into his extensive military career, from serving at the Pentagon to working on Air Force One, and reflects on his journey with Embry-Riddle.
Feb 25
30 min
The Riddle Report No. 9: Jennifer Hinebaugh
Dr. Jennifer Hinebaugh, associate professor and undergraduate program coordinator in Embry-Riddle's David B. O'Maley College of Business, joins host Ronnie Mack to reflect on her professional background, journey to teaching and research in communication and conflict in the workplace.
Feb 12
29 min
The Riddle Report No. 8: Ella-Rae Cox
Ella-Rae Cox sits down with host Ronnie Mack to share her journey to Embry-Riddle, from first picking up lacrosse at a young age to becoming the Eagle lacrosse team’s goalie, all while pursuing a degree in Homeland Security and Intelligence and gaining valuable real-world experience through internships.
Jan 29
25 min
The Riddle Report No. 7: Madison Hardimon
The Riddle Report continues with Madison Hardimon, an aerospace engineer, recent graduate and master's student with a passion for pushing the boundaries of aerospace and an extensive background at Embry-Riddle, from housing to research and more.
Jan 14
28 min
The Riddle Report No. 6: Dr. Mike Wiggins
Dr. Mike Wiggins, a "renaissance man" of the skies, joins host Ronnie Mack to share his story. From beginning as an Aeronautical Science student in 1973 to leaving his mark on university history with more than 4,200 hours of flight time and more than 3,200 hours of flight instruction, he discusses his journey from student to leader on campus.
Dec 3, 2025
36 min
The Riddle Report No. 5: Connor Runkle
Aeronautics student Connor Runkle gives insight on his experiences in Air Force ROTC, sharing his passion and purpose for bringing a program to Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach Campus to support mental wellness in the ROTC community.
Nov 19, 2025
32 min
The Riddle Report No. 4: Dr. Amber Paul
Riddle Report host Ronnie Mack chats with Dr. Amber Paul, an assistant professor in Embry-Riddle's Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology. Listen in as they discuss exciting on-campus research focused on human biology and extreme environments, stories about star students and more.
Nov 5, 2025
31 min
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