Penn State Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications

Penn State COMMversations

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Penn State COMMversations is a podcast produced by the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications that focuses on the people and programs of the Bellisario College.

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May 5, 2026

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Episodes

(Ep. 19): Senior Spotlight featuring Taylor Harrington 06.12.2018

Katie DeFiore hosts senior advertising/public relations major and Bellisario College Fellow Taylor Harrington, who discusses her experiences at Penn State, her career aspirations and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 18): Media Technologies and the Consumption of Online Information 29.11.2018

Katie DeFiore hosts S. Shyam Sundar, the James P. Jimirro Professor of Media Effects and co-director of the Media Effects Research Laboratory in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, to discuss the effects of interactive media and how internet-based information is consumed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

(Ep. 17): David Frum's "Guardrails of Democracy" 15.11.2018

Katie DeFiore hosts David Frum, a senior editor at The Atlantic and author of “Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic,” to discuss what he describes as the “guardrails of democracy.” Frum spoke on campus earlier in the semester. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 16): The Future of Storytelling with Immersive Reality 08.11.2018

Katie DeFiore hosts alumnus Dave Leopold, the senior director of content production technologies at Viacom, to discuss the future of technologies such as VR and AR in the journalism industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 15): From Penn State Students to Penn State Employees 01.11.2018

Kevin Flintosh talks with Matt Eichelberger (development), Tara Wyckoff (teaching) and PJ Mullen (athletics) about how they transitioned from Penn State students to Penn State employees working in different areas of the university. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 14): Finding Time to be Creative 04.10.2018

Alumna Amy Camacho hosts film-video graduate James Rohan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 13): First Anniversary Episode 06.09.2018

Following one year and the first 12 episodes of "Penn State Comm-versations," Young Alumni Council members Marielena Balouris, Pat Bunting, Amy Camacho and Jess Quinlan discuss their involvement with the Bellisario College, why staying connected to Penn State is important to them and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

(Ep. 12): Entering the Sports Industry 02.08.2018

Jessica Quinlan hosts fellow Penn State alumna Danielle Mimnaugh, senior director of brand engagement for Rooftop2 Productions, to discuss what it's like working in sports and how to break into the industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 11): Media Entrepreneurship 05.07.2018

Pat Bunting hosts fellow alumni Pam Hervey and Jarred Romesburg to discuss the ins and outs of being an entrepreneur in the media industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 10): The Importance of Mentorship 07.06.2018

Journalism grad Christian Heilman joins alumna Marielena Balouris to discuss the importance of having a mentor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 9): Preparing for Life After College 03.05.2018

Alumna Jessica Quinlan and graduating senior Marc Auker talk about what to expect after college. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 8): Breaking into Sports Journalism 05.04.2018

Kevin Flintosh discusses how to break into sports journalism with fellow Penn State alumnus Sweeny Murti, who covers the Yankees for WFAN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 7): Freelancing 01.03.2018

Penn State alumni Amy Camacho and Chris DeRosa discuss freelancing, including how to survive and why it's worth it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 6): Using Your Penn State Network 01.02.2018

Kevin Flintosh and Mike Poorman, the Bellisario College's director of alumni relations, discuss how to form connections with fellow Penn State alumni. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 4): Financial Planning 07.12.2017

Kevin Flintosh discusses financial planning with fellow Penn State alumnus Mike Cocco. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 3): The Future of TV News 02.11.2017

Marielena Balouris discusses the future of TV news with fellow Penn State alumna Kathryn Barrett. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 2): Resume Tips 09.10.2017

Jessica Quinlan talks resume do's and don'ts with fellow alumna Melissa Bachman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Ep. 1): Bellisario Gift with Dean Marie Hardin 05.09.2017

Alumna Marielena Balouris discusses Donald P. Bellisario's transformative $30 million gift with Dean Marie Hardin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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