Best Drew O Brien Podcasts (2024)

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The Pocket: Ep. 36 | Why Kotelnicki’s Offense Will Unlock Drew Allar’s Full Potential + Grading Penn State's Draft Prospects 45:47

1h ago45:47

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PFF analyst Dalton Wasserman joins Christian Hackenberg on today's new episode of The Pocket. Together, the guys evaluate all of Penn State's draft prospects and give their sleepers heading into the NFL Draft weekend. Dalton also offers a deep dive into the metrics behind Andy Kotelnicki's offense and how his new system will revitalize Penn State's…

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Lettermen Media Series: Ep. 3 | Drew Allar On Lessons Learned In 2023, Kotelnicki’s System, WR Room & Life As QB1 15:22

19h ago15:22

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Penn State QB Drew Allar sits down with former Nittany Lions Christian Hackenberg and Trace McSorley on episode 3 of the State Media Lettermen Series. Drew Allar reflects on the lessons he learned from Penn State's 2023 season, how he and the team are adjusting to Coach Andy Kotelnicki's new system, his thoughts on the WR room, how he's handling li…

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Lettermen Media Series: Ep. 2 | The Penn State QB1 Experience w/ Sean Clifford, Trace McSorley & Christian Hackenberg 27:23

3d ago27:23

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Sean Clifford, Trace McSorley and Christian Hackenberg host a Penn State QB panel at Medlar Field on episode 2 of the State Media Lettermen Series. Together, the former QB's share some of their favorite stories from their playing days, favorite play calls, and discuss what it takes to be QB1 at Penn State. Tune in to learn all about the QB1 experie…

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Lettermen Media Series: Ep. 1 | James Franklin On Andy Kotelnicki’s X-Factor, Spring Ball Takeaways & Getting Over The Playoff Hump 17:49

7d ago17:49

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Head Coach James Franklin sits down with Christian Hackenberg for an exclusive interview on all things Penn State Football. Coach Franklin opens up about his decision to hire Andy Kotelnicki, his plan to revamp Penn State's offense, his biggest takeaways from Spring Ball, what it will take for the Nittany Lions to finally get over the playoff hump …

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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 135 | Blue & White Breakdown | Episode 135 1:33:38

9d ago1:33:38

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Cory & Shawn decompress from the Blue & White Game Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU Spring Game • PSU WRs hit the transfer portal • How do we feel leaving the spring? • Fan Questions MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/ Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to schedule a FREE consultation with Patrick Mauti today! FOLLOW HARDCORE P…

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The Pocket: Ep. 35 | Penn State Lettermen Reveal Hilarious College Stories & Talk Spring Ball + Getting Over The Hump 55:22

10d ago55:22

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Penn State Lettermen Christian Hackenberg, Jason Cabinda, Brandon Bell and Myles Dread chop it up on today's new episode of The Pocket. The guys reveal some of their funniest stories from their playing days at Penn State, give their biggest takeaways for spring ball, and explain how Penn State can finally get over the hump in 2024. The guys also br…

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Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How do our families shape who we become?- Highlights - DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP 11:07

14d ago11:07

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"S. E. Hinton, Susie Hinton wrote The Outsiders when she was 15 and 16. It was published when she was 17. She was told by one editor in particular that she couldn't have any swear words, so she was sort of forced to write about these very big, intense, love-and-death operatic themes where there's a boy who dies by suicide by cop. There's a boy who …

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The Outsiders Musical & American Rust w/ ADAM RAPP & DAN FUTTERMAN - Award-winning Writers 39:11

14d ago39:11

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What role do the families we’re born into or the traumas we experience shape the people we become? Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How can the arts increase our capacity for empathy, understanding, and kindness? Dan Futterman is creator, executive producer, and writer of Amazon Prime's American Rust, the acclaimed crime drama starring Jeff Daniels,…

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Heat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 10 | Breaking Down The State Of Big Ten Basketball w/ Purdue’s Rapheal Davis 34:36

17d ago34:36

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Myles Dread is joined by former Purdue Basketball standout and B1G Ten Network college basketball analyst, Rapheal Davis, on today's new episode of Heat Check. Myles and Rapheal break down the current state of Big Ten basketball, reflect on the college basketball season, and give some early predictions for the 2024-25 college basketball season. GET…

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The Pocket: Ep. 34 | Carl Nassib Reveals Hilarious Bill O’Brien Stories & Talks All-American Journey At Penn State 43:14

18d ago43:14

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Carl Nassib joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's episode of The Pocket. Carl Nassib is a former Penn State Nittany Lion who played 7 years in the NFL as a DE. In this episode, Carl talks about his journey as a walk-on at Penn State, what he learned from Coach Bill O'Bien, and his life after football. The guys also cap off the NIL …

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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 134 | The Latest | Episode 134 1:17:28

22d ago1:17:28

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Shawn & Cory catch-up after two weeks Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU Spring Practice Update • PSU Misses on in-state QB • PSU makes questionable ticket decision • Fan Questions MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/ Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to schedule a FREE consultation with Patrick Mauti today! FOLLOW HARDCORE PSU H…

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Heat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 9 | Why UConn Will Repeat, State Of UK Basketball & Downfall Of The One-And-Done Era w/ Grant Peters 40:21

24d ago40:21

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Myles Dread is joined by college basketball personality Grant Peters on today's new episode of Heat Check. Grant Peters is an avid Kentucky basketball fan and is the Director of Content at Mercury. In this episode, Myles and Grant talk about the state of UK basketball, the downfall of the one-and-done era in college basketball, and why UConn will r…

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The Pocket: Ep. 33 | Unpacking Common Misconceptions About NIL w/ Penn State Donor Anthony Misitano 31:28

28d ago31:28

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In today's episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell tackle a variety of topics, including: Penn State Football's recruiting news, the current landscape of college football, NIL, and more. Later in the episode, the guys are joined by Penn State donor and businessman Tony Misitano. Tony helps unpack some common misconceptions abou…

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The Lions Den: Ep. 20 | Nick Dawkins On Adjusting To Kotelnicki’s Offense, Spring Ball Standouts & Becoming A Starter 32:47

1M ago32:47

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Nick Dawkins joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's episode of The Lions Den. Nick Dawkins gives viewers an inside look into how the team is adjusting to Andy Kotelnicki's new offense, the top spring ball standouts thus far, and how his mindset has evolved since breaking into Penn State's starting offensive line. Nick also talks about how the defense has …

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Heat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 8 | Sam Sessoms On Leaving Penn State, Transfer Portal Chaos & Women’s March Madness 39:06

1M ago39:06

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Sam Sessoms joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Sam Sessoms is a former Penn State guard (2020–2022) who finished his career at Coppin State before playing professional basketball overseas. Sam currently plays for SCM Universitatea Craiova in Romania. In this episode, Sam gives viewers an inside look at his decision to transfer …

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Intimacy Coordinator & Movement Director ITA O’BRIEN on Intimate Storytelling - Highlights 12:52

1M ago12:52

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"For years, people spoke about how awkward or embarrassing it was to perform the intimate content. And what they're speaking about is feeling horrible. If something's awkward, that squirm, that ring in the body, it feels embarrassing. That's actually an emotion that is not professional. That is not allowing the actor to stay feeling listened to, he…

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Intimacy Coordinator ITA O’BRIEN on Crafting Safe Spaces in Theatre, Film & Television 52:46

1M ago52:46

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How can intimate scenes be brought to the screen in ways that respect the emotional well-being and privacy of the artists themselves? How do we make sure that we can create a story about abuse without anyone being abused in the process? Ita O’Brien is the UK’s leading Intimacy Coordinator, founder of Intimacy on Set (and author of the Intimacy On S…

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The Pocket: Ep. 32 | Reacting To Andy Kotelnicki’s First Week, Penn State’s NIL Strategy & Julian Fleming’s Emergence 1:13:05

1M ago1:13:05

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In today's episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell tackle a variety of topics, including: Andy Kotelnicki's first week of spring practice, Julian Fleming's performance thus far, Penn State's NIL strategy, the college football landscape, and more. Later in the episode, the guys are joined by close friend and Penn State diehard, …

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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 133 | First Impressions | Episode 133 1:24:35

1M ago1:24:35

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Cory & Shawn take a look at how spring practice is going so far Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU Pro Day Results • OC AK Presser • Spring Practice • Games You Had to Miss MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/ Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to schedule a FREE consultation with Patrick Mauti today! FOLLOW HARDCORE PSU HERE: ► T…

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Heat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 7 | Penn State Legend Shep Garner On PSU Career, Breaking Pete Lisicky’s Record & Transition To Coaching 57:33

1M ago57:33

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Shep Garner joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Shep Garner is a Penn State basketball legend who played a key role in helping the Nittany Lions win the 2018 NIT Championship. The shooting guard still ranks as the No. 6 scorer in program history with 1,629 points, started 133-of-138 games played, and logged 4,443 career minutes—…

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The Lions Den: Ep. 19 | Christian Hackenberg On Highs & Lows Of Penn State Career, Navigating NCAA Sanctions & Drew Allar 47:23

1M ago47:23

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Former Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Christian Hackenberg talks about the highs and lows of his Penn State career, from navigating the NCAA sanctions to saving Penn State Football from the ashes and the change of guard from Bill O'Brien to James Franklin. Hack also opens up about hi…

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The Pocket: Ep. 31 | Inside Penn State’s NIL Collective + Spring Game BREAKING News w/ Rich Stankewicz 32:49

1M ago32:49

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Happy Valley United's Director of Operations, Rich Stankewicz, joins Christian Hackenberg on today's new episode of The Pocket. Happy Valley United is Penn State's official NIL collective, helping all PSU student-athletes gain access to emerging NIL opportunities. Rich provides an inside look at the NIL efforts happening at Penn State, explaining P…

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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 132 | Talkin' Bout Practice | Episode 132 1:11:16

1M ago1:11:16

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Cory & Shawn have notes from Penn State's first spring practice Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU NFL Free Agency • PSU Pro Day • Spring Practice • Fan Questions MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/ Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to schedule a FREE consultation with Patrick Mauti today! FOLLOW HARDCORE PSU HERE: ► TWITTER | /…

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Heat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 6 | Pete Lisicky Talks Record-Breaking PSU Career, Penn State’s Outlook & March Madness Sleepers 57:52

2M ago57:52

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Pete Lisicky joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Pete Lisicky is Penn State Basketball legend, as he finished his career at Penn State as the program's second all-time leading scorer. Pete led the Lions to one NCAA tournament appearance as a 5-seed in 1996, as well as two NIT Final Fours at Madison Square Garden. After playing 1…

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The Pocket: Ep. 30 | Breaking Down Penn State’s Combine Standouts + Drew Allar’s Spring Ball Outlook 54:52

2M ago54:52

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Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell break down Penn State's standouts from the NFL Combine and discuss the team's outlook for spring ball and beyond. Hack talks about his own combine experience and explains why QBs who sat out shouldn't be looked down upon. The guys reveal their expectations for Drew Allar heading into spring ball and why they be…

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Hardcore PSU: Ep. 131 | Spring Practice | Episode 131 1:26:57

2M ago1:26:57

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Shawn & Cory prepare you for Spring Practice Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU NFL Combine Results • Winter Workouts Wrapped Up • Spring Practice • Fan Questions MERCH: https://shop.teammercury.io/ Visit https://www.mautihealth.com to schedule a FREE consultation with Patrick Mauti today! FOLLOW HARDCORE PSU HERE: ► TWITTER | /…

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The Pocket: Ep. 29 | Winter Workouts Drama, Drew Allar vs. Beau Pribula & RB Room Breakdown w/ Bill Belton 1:13:30

2M ago1:13:30

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The guys put the drama surrounding winter workouts to rest in today's new episode of The Pocket. Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell explain the misconceptions about the competitor of the day award and why winter workouts aren't about competing - they're about surviving. The guys also compare Drew Allar and Beau Pribula's performance in winter wo…

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The Art of Bringing Stories to Life - Highlights - LISA EDELSTEIN 14:22

2M ago14:22

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"When I did my show Positive Me, we were in the middle of a horrible crisis. The AIDS crisis was very real to me and my friends and not real to the people that I knew from New Jersey. They thought it was government hype. They didn't believe in it. And so I couldn't even fathom that. And I had taken a class with Elizabeth Swados about writing satire…

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LISA EDELSTEIN - From Acting to Directing, Writing & Visual Art 49:36

2M ago49:36

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How can the arts help us examine and engage with social issues? How do our families shape our views, memories, and experience of the world? From her role as Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the hit Fox series House, to her starring role as Abby McCarthy in Bravo's first scripted series Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce, Lisa Edelstein's range of roles are as diverse …

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Heat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 5 | Jalen Pickett On The Nuggets' Championship Culture, Playing w/ Nikola Jokic & Life In The NBA 25:08

2M ago25:08

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Denver Nuggets SG Jalen Pickett joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Jalen Pickett talks about the lessons he has learned playing alongside Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and others during his time with the Denver Nuggets. Jalen also talks about the championship culture that the Denver Nuggets have built, Penn State's 2024 season out…

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The Lions Den: Ep. 18 | Penn State Players Reveal Their Funniest “Oh Sh*t” Moments At PSU & Untold Recruiting Stories 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

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Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall joins Nick Dawkins, Jerry Cross and Aeneas Hawkins on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Landon Tengwall talks about all the factors that went into his decision to retire from Penn State football and how he's adjusting to life off the gridiron. Together, the guys reveal their funniest "oh sh*t"…

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What is the lure of immersive theatre experiences & intense communities? - TARA ISABELLA BURTON 9:20

2M ago9:20

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"I think that we always try to find ways of defining ourselves against culture, archetypes, and narratives. And one of the things that interests me most is the process of trying to figure out what story we're in, to try to figure out who we are relative to stories. I don't think we are reducible to archetypes exactly, but I think that constant tryi…

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Spirituality & Selfhood: TARA ISABELLA BURTON - Author of Here in Avalon, Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World 46:18

2M ago46:18

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What are we willing to give up to find meaning, connection, and a sense of belonging? What happens if we don't self-promote, self-create, and self-brand on social media? Will we find the right partner? Will we get into the right college? Or find the best job? Tara Isabella Burton is the author of the novels Social Creature, The World Cannot Give, a…

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Heat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 4 | The Ins & Outs Of College Basketball Recruiting w/ Notre Dame's Director Of Recruiting Brian Snow 32:47

2M ago32:47

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Penn State's former Director of Recruiting and now Notre Dame Director of Recruiting, Brian Snow, joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Brian Snow explains how college basketball recruiting actually works and reveals what D1 coaches are looking for when evaluating players. Myles and Brian also reflect back on Penn State's Cinderel…

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The Pocket: Ep. 28 | How One Change Turned Penn State Into College Football’s DB Factory w/ Amani Oruwariye 41:09

2M ago41:09

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Jacksonville Jaguars DB and former Penn State star Amani Oruwariye joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. As a cornerback in the NFL, Amani Oruwariye shares his insight on the growth and outlook for Penn State's DB room. Amani also reflects back on some of his favorite moments from his Penn State career, c…

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The Pocket: Ep. 27 | Pat Freiermuth Talks Penn State Career, Tyler Warren Expectations & Pitfalls of NIL 27:22

2M ago27:22

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Former Penn State TE and now Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Pat Freiermuth reflects back on his playing days at Penn State, adjusting to life in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers, his expectations for Tyler Warren next season, the pitfalls of NIL, and more. …

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How does knowing a second language increase your creativity & humanity? - Highlights - ALAN POUL 12:55

2M ago12:55

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"I was always a film and theater kid. I just was completely starstruck and only wanted to have some kind of contact with showbiz. I didn't really understand in what creative shape that would take. It was when I was trying to work in theater. Stephen Sondheim was a close friend and advisor for the period. I was trying to work in theater, and he real…

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ALAN POUL - Emmy & Golden Globe-winning Producer/Director - Tokyo Vice - Six Feet Under - Tales of the City - My So-Called Life 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

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What does learning another language and living in another culture do for your humanity and creative process? Alan Poul is an Emmy, Golden Globe, DGA, and Peabody Award-winning producer and director of film and television. He is Executive Producer and Director on the Max Original drama series Tokyo Vice, written by Tony Award-winning playwright J.T.…

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Heat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 3 | Cam Wynter On His Buzzer Beaters At Penn State, Kanye Cleary & PSU’s Insane Workouts 23:31

2M ago23:31

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Temple Basketball Coach and former Penn State guard Cam Wynter joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Cam Wynter reflects back on the best moments of his career at Penn State, including some of his buzzer beaters en route to Penn State's 2023 March Madness run. Cam and Myles also talk about Kanye Clary's development this season and…

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The Pocket: Ep. 26 | Juwan Johnson On Penn State Career, Almost Quitting Football & Transitioning To TE w/ The New Orleans Saints 30:30

3M ago30:30

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Former Penn State WR and now New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Juwan Johnson shares some of his best stories from his Penn State career, talks about his transition from WR to TE with the Saints, reveals why he almost quit football, and more. Tune in for another grea…

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