The Tuck Shop Podcast

The Tuck Shop
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  1. 1d ago

    Episode 115: David gets to do Journalism

    Matt and David welcome Bruce Siwy to the show.  After their normal updates, the guys talk about Bruce's time on campus, his efforts in print journalism, and then discuss "Jailing the Johnstown Judge" along with teasing an upcoming book! To catch updates on his upcoming book, follow the “Who Killed Barb Mangus of Johnstown” page on Facebook. To learn more about "Jailing the Johnstown Judge" visit: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/jailing-the-johnstown-judge-9781467152037 Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

  2. Sep 23

    Episode 114: Co-Working Together Featuring the Summit

    Matt and David are back for another week.  Time is getting close for the Levity event in Altoona, so they discuss that for a little bit.  Then they welcome Professor Skip Glenn, Leo Karruli from the Galleria Mall, and Nathan DiFrancesco to talk about the progress being made on the Summit Co-Working Site at the Galleria Mall. Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

  3. Sep 16

    Episode 113: We Reflect on 9/11 featuring Col. Doug Lengenfelder

    On today's show, we take some time to reflect on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11.  Matt and David welcome friend of the show and friend of UPJ, Colonel Doug Lengenfelder, retired United States Air Force, and former Cambria County Commissioner, who talks about that September day 25 years ago when he was serving in the Pentagon while that building came under attack.   Visit the Buzz Wagner site at www.buzzwagner.org  Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

  4. Sep 9

    Episode 112: 800hp vs a go cart featuring the ASCEND Program

    Matt and David are in a fog from having Monday off but they manage to get a great episode together.  They discover their mutual misunderstanding of football then discuss the upcoming Alumni event in Altoona.  Finally, Matt sits down with Dr. Doug Ledney and Kim Dorchak from the Alumni Association to talk about the 1st year of ASCEND Grants. Contact Matt at msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

  5. Sep 2

    Episode 111: Parking Backwards featuring Neil Coleman

    Matt and David open this week with a list of minor annoyances, provide some business advice to Walmart, and then talk about the upcoming event at Levity Brewing in Altoona.  Then they guys sit down with Neil Coleman, alumni and faculty member of the Geosciences Department here at UPJ to hear about his journey!   Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

  6. Aug 26

    Episode 110: Why do we sound like NPR?

    Matt and David are back for the Fall term and year 3 of the Tuck Shop Podcast.  The guys talk about the first day of the term, think back on some of their early classes at UPJ, and tease some of the great stuff coming up this term on the show! Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

  7. Aug 5

    Episode 109: Summer Series Featuring Adelynn York and the Geosciences Department

    In our last Summer Series of 2026, Matt is joined by new alum Adelynn York.  We check in with her job search, talk about a project that was finished up this week, and then we revisit the Geosciences team from a few years ago from before they headed off to the AAG meeting.   Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu Connect with Adelynn on Linked in at: www.linkedin.com/in/agyork

    Episode 109: Summer Series Featuring Adelynn York and the Geosciences Department

  8. Jul 29

    Episode 108: Summer Series Featuring Rich Ragan

    David has returned from his journey and joins us for today's episode!  He and Matt go over what's being going on for campus, discuss how Podcasting started as a thing for Matt, and then revisit their interview with Rich Ragan!  Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

    Episode 108: Summer Series Featuring Rich Ragan
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No support of funding comes from the University.  If you like this show, can you help offset the cost of the operation by subscribing to our Patreon, of send a donation via Paypal (jmsernell@me.com) or Venmo (@sernell)? Subscribe to our Patreon here.  This is not an official product of the University and does not necessarily reflect the views of any institution.

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  • Creator
    The Tuck Shop
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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