The Tuck Shop Podcast

Episode 46: Hopefully this isn't billable time! Featuring Jeff Kubay

Matt welcomes Jeff Kubay to the show.  The discussion leads them to understand just how much their UPJ paths mirrored each other.  Share some memories about some campus greats and have a great time.
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Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu
 

Episode 45: Wrapping Up Winterfest Near Zero Style

Matt and David go over all the fun and excitement from this year's Winterfest and make sure we have everything figured out for the coming weeks of events.  
Register for hockey at: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Pittjohnstown3
Contact David at: djg7@pitt.edu
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
 

Episode 44 - Democracy Education with the UPJ Education Division

The show travels this week to the American Civic Education and Literacy conference where we talk to Professor Mark Conlon from UPJ Education and a variety of other guests about the issues facing social science education in the world today.  
 
Contact Matt at msernell@pitt.edu
Contact David at djg7@pitt.edu
 
 

Episode 43: Lunch with Dr. Benedict Vinzani!

Matt and David check in... Did David survive his birthday and a visit to see Punxsutawney Phil?  We also go over a huge list of upcoming events.  Then Matt sits down and has a discussion with Dr. Benedict Vinzani, history and political science alumni from 1974!  
Contact Matt at msernell@pitt.edu
Contact David at dgj7@pitt.edu

Episode 42: Always returning home featuring Stacy Roberts

This week Matt and David welcome Professor Stacy Roberts, alumni and current member of the Business and Enterprise Division.  We talk about the being from a family of UPJ alumni and plenty of other fun things.  
Register for Winterfest at: https://www4.upj.pitt.edu/alumni/
Reach Matt at msernell@pitt.edu
Reach David at dgj7@pitt.edu
 

Episode 41: It's almost tax season, don't bother me!

This week we let David get into the safety of somewhere warm, so Matt welcomes back to the show his better half...Sarah!  We talk about the impending tax season for CPA's and then look at all the upcoming campus and alumni events including Mt. Cat Couples, Alumni Board nominations, Winterfest, the Alumni Golf Classic Pt. 1, and the Media, Music, and More Reunion!
 
Contact David at dgj7@pitt.edu
Contact Matt at msernell@pitt.edu
 
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Episode 40: Legally Distinct Mouse themed title here...featuring Madi Walker

We're back for the Spring 2025 term and hit the ground running with some breaking news in David's life, almost no news from Matt's life, and a great interview of 2024 graduate Madi Walker!
Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu 

Episode 39: Finals start on a Wednesday?! Featuring Dr. Ernie Mantini

David is swamped with work this week, so Matt welcomes Dr. Ernie Mantini to the show to talk about the upcoming Mt. Cat Tournament and his time here as a UPJ student.  
Contact David at: DGJ7@pitt.edu
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu 

Episode 38: Live from the Student Teacher Forum!

Matt and David leave the safety of the Tuck Shop Studio and set up at the Education Division's Student Teacher Forum.  Come along with us as we talk to faculty, alumni, and students about all manner of fun things!  
Special thanks to the Education Division for inviting the show!  
 
Contact David at dgj7@pitt.edu
Contact Matt at msernell@pitt.edu

Episode 37: It's SOIL not DIRT! Featuring Dr. Mitzy Schaney

It's Geography Awareness week at UPJ and around the country.  Matt and David talk about their week and the happenings around campus and then Matt talks to Dr. Mitzy Schaney about Geography Awareness weeks, Soil Judging, and Mitzy needs a favor!  
Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu
Contact Mitzy at: MIS212@pitt.edu
Contact David at: DGJ7@pitt.edu