The Rediscover State College Podcast

Welcome to the Rediscover State College Podcast. On this show, we talk to locals about how they were able to find their happy place in Happy Valley.

We can’t wait to give you a glimpse into the communities that make State College so special – listen to the trailer to learn more!

Season 2: The Great Outdoors

  • Season 2 / Episode 1

    Hiking for Hidden Gems: Exploring Pennsylvania with Purple Lizard Maps

    Michael Hermann’s outdoor connection: He is the founder and lead cartographer at Purple Lizard Maps, dedicated to uncovering hidden gems in places like Rothrock State Forest

  • Season 2 / Episode 2

    Hooked on Fly Fishing: Why State College is THE Fly Fishing Destination

    Jamie SanFilippo’s outdoor connection: She is a local fly fishing guide for both American Fly Fishing Company and TCO Fly Shop in State College.

  • Season 2 / Episode 3

    Iron Mayor: Biking, Triathlons, and Training for Ironman in State College

    Ezra Nanes’s outdoor connection: He competed in the Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley race and is the mayor of State College!

  • Season 2 / Episode 4

    Ride the Rapids, Explore the Depths: Kayaking and Caving in State College

    Abbe Hamilton’s outdoor connection: An avid adventurer, Abbe is passionate about whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, gravel biking, caving, hiking, and climbing.

  • Season 2 / Episode 5

    From Trails to Taps: Outdoor Advocacy with Boal City Brewing

    Gordy Kauffman’s outdoor connection: He is the owner of Boal City Brewing and an avid mountain biker.

  • Season 2 / Episode 6

    Conserving Nature, Climbing Rocks: A Guide to Outdoor Adventures

    Bridget Whyte’s outdoor connection: She is the adventure coordinator at Clearwater Conservancy, a local non-profit dedicated to conserving and restoring central Pennsylvania's natural resources.

Season 1: Locals with the Coolest Jobs

  • Season 1 / Trailer

    People with the Coolest Jobs in State College

    Season 1 of the Rediscover State College Podcast is all about people who have what we think are some of the coolest jobs in State College.

  • Season 1 / Episode 1

    Working a Big City Tech Job Remotely from State College

    Trevor Calabro’s cool job in State College: Working remotely as the lead UX researcher for Bowery Valuation, a NYC based appraisal firm.

  • Season 1 / Episode 2

    Teaching Full-time at Penn State without a PhD

    Bill Zimmerman’s cool job in State College: Teaching full-time in the Penn State Bellisario College of Communications, without a PhD.

  • Season 1 / Episode 3

    Running a Children’s Musical Theatre Program

    Leah Mueller and Jared Yarnall-Schane’s cool job in State College: owning and running Singing Onstage, a children’s musical theatre program.

  • Season 1 / Episode 4

    Opening a Restaurant and Music Venue in the State College Area

    Liz Grove’s cool job in State College: owning and running Pine Grove Hall, an upscale restaurant, bar, and music venue.

  • Season 1 / Episode 5

    Becoming a Professional Musician in State College

    Eric Ian Farmer’s cool job in State College: professional musician.

  • Season 1 / Episode 6

    Owning a Real Estate Investment and Interior Design Company

    Josh and Lizzie Parra’s cool job in State College: owners and founders of Parra Design & Build, a real estate investment and interior design company.