Erica Dambach is the head coach of the Penn State women’s soccer team.In this episode, she shares how her career and coaching style have evolved over the years. She also talks about the tight-knit athletics community and how she found he...

Amy Frank is the founder and owner of The Makery, a community art studio and local artist market located in downtown State College. Jeremy Frank is a founder and the CEO of KCF Technologies, a tech company based in downtown State College that w...

Reverend Jes Kast is a pastor at Faith United Church of Christ in downtown State College, and Dr. Jessy Defenderfer is a political science professor at Commonwealth University Bloomsburg.In this episode, the couple shares how they came t...

Amy Palanjian is the creator of Yummy Toddler Food — a media company with 1.5 million Instagram followers that offers recipes and food advice for little ones ages 1 to 3.In this episode, Amy shares how she came to launch her own...

This episode features an interview with Hannah Morris, better known as Happy Valley Hannah. With more than 16,000 Instagram followers, Hannah has become a local celebrity thanks to her uplifting and informative account. She highlights upcoming ...

Jamie and Kerry Bestwick are a dynamic State College couple who are building community and running businesses side by side. Kerry owns the popular fitness center PYP Studio, and just next door, Jamie co-owns Rothrock Coffee, a local coffee shop...

In Season 3 of The Rediscover State College Podcast, we’re sitting down with local icons who moved here and built something special. They share their struggles when they first arrived, how they found their footing, and what ultimately ...

Season 2 of the Rediscover State College Podcast is all about exploring the great outdoors — the sports, activities, and adventures just waiting to be discovered right in your own backyard. 

Bridget leads outdoor activities for the greater State College community through Clearwater Conservancy’s Centred Outdoors program and is an avid member of the local rock climbing community. In this ep...

In this episode, Gordy discusses the plans for the new skate park in State College and how he designed Boal City Brewing to be a hub for the outdoor community. Make sure to stick around for “How to...

Abbe Hamilton, a local adventurer, shares her journey back to State College—not just once, but three times! We’ll also dive into the local caving community and the vibrant whitewater kayaki...

Ezra Nanes is not only the mayor of State College but also an avid outdoorsman. Known as the "Iron Mayor," he’s a triathlete who recently participated in the Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy V...

Jamie is the owner and guide for American Fly Fishing Company, leading guided fly fishing trips, and she also serves as a guide for TCO Fly Shop

In this episode, we discuss why Michael focuses on mapping central Pennsylvania and explore the endless opportunities for discovering these woods, regardless of your experience level. Make sure to stick around for our segment called “How to Do ...

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.Josh and Lizzie Parra met while serving at Champs on North Atherton, and prom...

Eric Ian Farmer’s cool job in State College: professional musician.Eric was born in State College but grew up in North Carolina. He found his way back to Penn State for graduate school, and that's when his music career began. Eri...

Liz Grove's cool job in State College: owning and running Pine Grove Hall, an upscale restaurant, bar, and music venue.Liz Grove grew up in State College, went to Penn State, then moved to New York City for 20 years. She came bac...

Leah Mueller and Jared Yarnall-Schane's cool job in State College: owning and running Singing Onstage, a children's musical theatre program.Leah and Jared are both life partners and business partners. Leah grew up performing in a...

Bill Zimmerman's cool job in State College: Teaching full-time in the Penn State Bellisario College of Communications, without a PhD.Bill wrote for his hometown paper, the Indiana Gazette, for several years right out of college. ...

Trevor Calabro's cool job in State College: Working remotely as the lead UX researcher for Bowery Valuation, a NYC based appraisal firm.Trevor built up his manufacturing industry background at companies you'd be surprised are loc...

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.

This is 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 ...