Always a Logger

University of Puget Sound
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Every career is a journey — and no two paths are alike. Always a Logger is a podcast from the University of Puget Sound and the Puget Sound Alumni Council about the winding path to success and the many ways Logger alumni find personal and professional fulfillment after graduation.

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    Educator and Advocate Stacy Wells Chapin ’91

    In 2022, Stacy Wells Chapin ’91 got the worst call a parent can imagine — her son, Ethan, had been murdered. In spite of her grief, Stacy rose to the challenge, helping support the members of Ethan's fraternity on their healing journey, writing a book, The Boy Who Wore Blue, and starting the Ethan's Smile Foundation to support the educational goals of students like her son.   Always a Logger is a podcast from the University of Puget Sound and the Puget Sound Alumni Council about the winding path to success and the many ways Logger alumni reach their career goals. This episode was hosted and produced by Julie Gates ’90, the Digital Engagement & Communications Committee Chair for the Alumni Council Executive Committee. Julie is a media leader with extensive experience in radio, TV, and podcasts. This episode was edited by Alex Crook with production support from Jonny Eberle.   Watch the video version of this interview on our YouTube channel.   Related Links:  Ethan's Smile Foundation: https://www.ethanssmile.org/Meet this year's Puget Sound Alumni Award Winners: https://www.pugetsound.edu/stories/celebrating-alumni-excellenceA recent story about summer students researching true crime and how DNA is being used to solve cold case murders in Washington: https://www.pugetsound.edu/stories/university-puget-sound-student-research-shines-spotlight-cold-cases-washingtonLearn more about the University of Puget Sound and listen to more episodes of Always a Logger at pugetsound.edu/always-a-logger-podcast.

    40 min

  2. FEB 25

    Major League Baseball Coaches Kai Correa ’11 and Craig Driver ’11

    Kai Correa ’11 is bench coach for the New York Mets and Craig Driver ’11 is first base coach for the Miami Marlins, but neither one planned to go into coaching when they were students at the University of Puget Sound. Their liberal arts education and unique experience as Division III scholar-athletes have set them up to be successful Major League Baseball coaches.   Always a Logger is a podcast from the University of Puget Sound and the Puget Sound Alumni Council about the winding path to success and the many ways Logger alumni reach their career goals. This episode was hosted and produced by Julie Gates ’90, the Digital Engagement & Communications Committee Chair for the Alumni Council Executive Committee. Julie is a media leader with extensive experience in radio, TV, and podcasts. This episode was edited by Alex Crook with production support from Jonny Eberle.   Watch the video version of this interview on our YouTube channel.   Related Links:  Kai Correa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatguy__kai/New York Mets on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mets/Miami Marlins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlins/Arches story featuring Kai and Craig: https://www.pugetsound.edu/stories/business-baseballLearn more about the University of Puget Sound and listen to more episodes of Always a Logger at pugetsound.edu/always-a-logger-podcast.

    41 min

  3. FEB 11

    Olympic Medalist Clara Brown ’17

    At the age of 12, avid gymnast Clara Brown fell on her head, suffering two crushed vertebrae and damage to her spinal cord that left her paralyzed from the neck down. After years of intensive therapy and rehab, she was able to walk again and while attending Puget Sound, she discovered cycling, starting a journey that would lead her to becoming a World Champion and winning a bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Paralympics.   Always a Logger is a podcast from the University of Puget Sound and the Puget Sound Alumni Council about the winding path to success and the many ways Logger alumni reach their career goals. This episode was hosted and produced by Julie Gates ’90, the Digital Engagement & Communications Committee Chair for the Alumni Council Executive Committee. Julie is a media leader with extensive experience in radio, TV, and podcasts. This episode was edited by Alex Crook with production support from Jonny Eberle.   Watch the video version of this interview on our YouTube channel.   Related Links:  Clara Brown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clara.brownie/Clara Brown on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarabrown12/Arches story featuring Clara Brown: https://www.pugetsound.edu/stories/sound-freedom-and-joy Learn more about the University of Puget Sound and listen to more episodes of Always a Logger at pugetsound.edu/always-a-logger-podcast.

    27 min

  4. JAN 28

    Award-Winning Journalist Rachel Martin ’96, Hon.’14

    Rachel Martin is an award-winning journalist. Her career in public media has taken her from Afghanistan to the White House. Martin served as National Security Correspondent for NPR and spent six years as a host of Morning Edition. She is currently co-creator and host of Wild Card, an interview game show about life's biggest questions.   Always a Logger is a podcast from the University of Puget Sound and the Puget Sound Alumni Council about the winding path to success and the many ways Logger alumni reach their career goals. This episode was hosted and produced by Julie Gates ’90, the Digital Engagement & Communications Committee Chair for the Alumni Council Executive Committee. Julie is a media leader with extensive experience in radio, TV, and podcasts. This episode was edited by Alex Crook.   Watch the video version of this interview on our YouTube channel.   Related Links:  Wild Card with Rachel Martin: https://www.youtube.com/@NPRWildCardRachel Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-martin-4baabb243/Arches story on Rachel Martin: https://www.pugetsound.edu/stories/voice-you-hear  Learn more about the University of Puget Sound and listen to more episodes of Always a Logger at pugetsound.edu/always-a-logger-podcast.

    46 min
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Every career is a journey — and no two paths are alike. Always a Logger is a podcast from the University of Puget Sound and the Puget Sound Alumni Council about the winding path to success and the many ways Logger alumni find personal and professional fulfillment after graduation.

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  • Creator
    University of Puget Sound
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 University of Puget Sound