The Tuck Shop Podcast

Episode 16: An Underground Railroad history lesson featuring Denise Jennings

This week Matt welcomes Denise Jennings, an alumni who has spend much of her time working on programs including helping build the Blairsville Underground Railroad.  
To learn about the Blairsville Underground Railroad, visit: https://undergroundrailroadblairsvillepa.com/
 
 
 

Episode 15: A trip to the Principal's Office featuring Dr. Doug Ledney

This week the show makes a stop in the Principal's office when we talk with Dr. Doug Ledney from the UPJ Education Division.  
Doug talks about his time as a student, the work he does now helping future teachers, and the Alumni Junior Scholarship!
Registration for the Engineering Week Reunion at: pi.tt/ECSReunion24

Episode 14: A generational affair with Bruce and Brett Haselrig

Today we talk to Bruce and Brett Haselrig about their experiences both as a family and individuals at UPJ. 

Episode 13: Pitt Day of Giving Featuring Institutional Advancement

This week is all about the upcoming Pitt Day of Giving.  I welcome Institutional Advancement to the show to talk about PDOG.
Your support for PDOG helps generate interest, funds, and engagement across the board for UPJ.  For information on how to donate and to watch the live stream on February 27th visit
 
http://www.upj.pitt.edu/pdog
 
 

Episode 12: A checkup with Allied Health and Respiratory Care...

This week we talk to Tara Penrod and Stacey Hufman of Allied Health and Respiratory Care about their program, Stacey's time here as a student, the changes to campus over time, and so much more!
 
If you are interested in attending UPJ night with the Johnstown Tomahawks, visit: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/upjalumnihawks

Episode 11 The Show goes to Winterfest 2024!

In this week's episode, the show goes to Winterfest and we talk to some of the alumni attending...watch some basketball, and enjoy the bonfire!  

S01E10 From UPJ to the Apollo Program featuring Don Freeburn

Don Freeburn joins the show to talk about his time at UPJ, how he reached NASA, and what it was like working on the Apollo Program!
 
 

S01E09 - A chat with Coach Pat Pecora

Matt and David have practically no athletic ability between them but that doesn't make the conversation with the great Pat Pecora any less fantastic!  

S01E08 - Winterfest! Featuring Abby Gearhart

Matt and David welcome Abby Gearhart to the Tuck Shop Podcast to kick off 2024.  
 
Abby talks about her time as a student athlete, her current job on campus, and the upcoming 2024 Winterfest!  
 
Visit www4.upj.pitt.edu/alumni to register for Winterfest.

S01E07 - Looking back at 2023 and forward to 2024!

Matt and David take a few minutes to talk about the great stuff that has happened in 2023 and some of the highlights already on the calendar for 2024!
The Podcast will return in early January 2024!