The Tuck Shop Podcast

The Tuck Shop

News and Interviews of and for Pitt-Johnstown Alumni done by a UPJ Alumni! This is not an official product of the University and does not necessarily reflect the views of any institution.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 101: Summer Series. Where's the summer? - Featuring Tony Golden

    Matt and David launch the 2026 Summer Series with some interesting conversation, review of what the summer series actually is, and a quick rundown about some things coming up.  We then revisit our interview with the legendary Tony Golden!   Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu Geosciences Pirates Game Link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Upjgeosciences0814

    25 min

  2. May 20

    Episode 100: We didn't get fired yet! Featuring Dr. Ray Wrabley

    We made it to Episode 100!  We needed something big, something huge, something that alumni across the generations will know for this one and we got him!  Dr. Ray Wrabley sat down with Matt and David to record this special 100th Episode of the Tuck Shop Podcast.  We talk about Ray's path to UPJ, teaching generations of students, being VPAA, and more!   Sign up for the Alumni Golf Classic by Friday May 22nd at: https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/alumnigolf Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu

    46 min

  3. Apr 29

    Episode 99: Finals Week 2026

    It's finals week here at the best campus in the universe!  That means David and Matt have their traditional end of term chat.  We discover a class David may have to repeat and we learn that Matt can't remember many stories from his finals weeks.  We also talk about the Hall of Fame event from last weekend, preview the upcoming event in Pittsburgh, and get ready for graduation.   Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu Vote in the Alumni Elections (lots of Tuck Shop guests on the list!) by Friday: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8GSbZnTrYGZCZbo?fbclid=IwY2xjawRdkRxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExSTNvRjlQRWZ1M296Wk45c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHv8bo2Azv8vq_SLw14N7dufuHOKsySaFczn5vhTEGuBpfL6Kh0fBgno31Eds_aem_vBDYrK7wDXBM7Y1C-FHWPQ Alumni Golf Registration:  www.upj.pitt.edu/alumnigolf

    30 min

  4. Apr 22

    Episode 98: The 2026 Spring Student Teacher Showcase!

    The show travels across the Krebs parking lot to the Murtha Center and the 2026 UPJ Education Division Spring Student Teacher Showcase.  We talk to the student teachers who are just days away from graduation and talk about everything from math to AI in the classroom and everything in between. Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu Register for Pub Night in Pittsburgh by Friday the 24th at: https://tinyurl.com/27d2ez6y

    1h 30m

  5. Apr 15

    Episode 97: The Password is Password - Featuring Don Freeburn

    The guys are all over the place in this one.  Can David's Ford SUV set a record at the racetrack?  Will he ever find out what his password is?  Will Matt survive back to back conferences?  The Titanic sank?  And we revisit, with all the news about Artemis, our interview with Don Freeburn who worked on the original Apollo Program!  Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.ed Register for the Hall of Fame: https://www4.upj.pitt.edu/pub/HallOfFameBanquet   24 credits at UPJ? Vote in the Alumni Election here: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8GSbZnTrYGZCZbo?fbclid=IwY2xjawRLLQZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtZUdTWXF0b0tRcGJJTkVSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoKZscxljIVO_Z_SJL-zRNQhoml-4vplhoQCEQEJ0wd5l1vAPbaU3t_aJjfv_aem_rgOz90xhnD2JMVHqAT4J0g

    1h 4m

  6. Apr 8

    Episode 96: Jellybeans featuring Alissa Mincek

    Matt and David, as usual, run through the calendar of events, discuss why Matt clearly has the superior taste in Jelly Beans, and then welcome Alissa Mincek to discuss her time here at UPJ and her experiences as a nationally recognized volleyball player. Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.ed Learn more about the Path Forward Anti-Human Trafficking Conference at: www.pathforwardconference.com   Register for the Hall of Fame: https://www4.upj.pitt.edu/pub/HallOfFameBanquet   Save your spot for the ASCE Mid Atlantic Student Symposium alumni mixer: https://forms.gle/Dca9q2ti2shotDC49 for the full symposium schedule: https://www.asce.org/.../events/meetings/student-symposium

    35 min

  7. Apr 1

    Episode 95: We're a Penn State Podcast Now...

    Matt and David are back on April's Fool's Day.  Hear Matt's disappointment in realtime as he figured out a great April Fool's Day episode idea that has been missed.  Then the guys talk about all the upcoming events in April.  Finally, they welcome Wendy Smith who is both an alumni of UPJ's Respiratory Care Program and now teaches in the department! Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu Learn more about the Path Forward Anti-Human Trafficking Conference at: www.pathforwardconference.com For information on the Engineering, Pittsburgh, and Marketing events, check out the Alumni Social Media on Facebook and LinkedIn.

    33 min

  8. Mar 25

    Episode 94: Have you seen this lobster? Featuring Mark Bursic

    Buckle up for this week everyone, because we have a great one for you.  Matt and David go over the calendar of events as usual then we get into our interview with Mark Bursic.  We talk about his hunt for a potential historical effort from his time with the Advocate, we discuss some interesting information about Artificial Intelligence, and we learn why Mark needed to punch David in the 1980's!   Contact Matt at: msernell@pitt.edu Contact David at: dgj7@pitt.edu Register for the Natural Science Event: https://www4.upj.pitt.edu/alumni/naturalsciencesreunion2026 Register for the Hall of Fame: https://www4.upj.pitt.edu/pub/HallOfFameBanquet

    56 min
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News and Interviews of and for Pitt-Johnstown Alumni done by a UPJ Alumni! 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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    The Tuck Shop Podcast