Episodes

Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Lot's on the calendar this week for Matt and David to talk about including the Education and Geosciences events and Women's Soccer. Later, Matt sit's down with Jessica Marines to talk about her time as a student, her role as a member of the UPJ staff, and some of the cool stuff her daughters are doing.
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu
Register for Education or Geosciences at: https://www4.upj.pitt.edu/alumni/Geoscience-EducationReunion
Learn about Era-X at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556155093949
Follow Emily at WJAC here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575511614366

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Season 3 kicks off with a bang! Matt and David are back and welcome Dr. Julie Wagner to talk about the summer, the first day of school, David's CD collection, and the Johnstown Slavic Festival.
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu
Learn more about the Festival at: https://www.facebook.com/johnstownslavicfestival
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Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
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In their final episode of the Summer Series, Matt and David recap their summer and then listen to their interview with Athletic Director Abby Gearhart about the new sports coming to UPJ! Special thanks to Executive Producer Betsy Martinelli.
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.eduContact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
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As the Summer Series starts to reach its conclusion, David spends some time with Matt in his very empty Krebs Hall office waiting for classes to start. They then revisit the sit down Matt did with the Geoscience students before their trip to Detroit this spring. Special thanks to Executive Producer Betsy Martinelli.
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.eduContact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
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Just a few more weeks of the Summer Series to go Matt and David discuss how alumni can come back and take a class for the joy of education! They then listen to their interview with Senator John Wozniak who just returned himself for a class! Special thanks to Executive Producer Betsy Martinelli.
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.eduContact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
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Matt and David celebrate Christmas in July during the Summer Series with a debate on what Santa would wear at the end of July and then listen to their interview with Mark Stevens, UPJ alum and professional Santa! Special thanks to Executive Producer Betsy Martinelli.
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.eduContact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
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Matt and David spend some time chatting about the Summer Series and then they review their sit down interview with Don Freeburn. Don’s experience carried him from UPJ to the Apollo Space Program! Special thanks to Executive Producer Betsy Martinelli.
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.eduContact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Matt and David remind everyone that only 24 hours remain to get tickets for the UPJ Night at the Pittsburgh Pirates, our big event of the Summer Series, and then we move to the discussion with long time UPJ fixture George Hancock! Special thanks to Executive Producer Betsy Martinelli.
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.eduContact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu
Register for UPJ night at the Pirates here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Pittjohnstownalumni0725

Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Summer Series is in full swing as Matt and David discuss campus happenings and then revisit the interview with Joe Ettien, USMC. He called in from Japan! Special thanks to Executive Producer Betsy Martinelli.
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.eduContact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu
Register for UPJ night at the Pirates here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Pittjohnstownalumni0725

Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Matt and David get ready for the 4th of July holiday with a quick chat and then listen to the interview with Colonel Jim Moschgat discussing the history and impact of UPJ Alumni Buzz Wagner, WW2 Ace! Special thanks to Executive Producer Betsy Martinelli.
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.eduContact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu
Register for UPJ night at the Pirates here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Pittjohnstownalumni0725

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