Let's Talk Penn State
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Let's Talk Penn State was an afternoon drive sports radio
program based out of WKPS
in State College that featured O. Richard Bundy
and Jon Nese
.
This program debuted before the 2005 football season in an effort to give students, alumni, and fans an alternative viewpoint from the mainstream media. The idea was that the program would put together two faculty members from completely different disciplines to give their take on university sports happenings.
In its run, the program became renowned for its exceptionally thorough insight into the ins and outs of university athletics. Instead of focusing just on football, Nese would often highlight more obscure sports in a segment called - "Perfecting the Craft" - in which he looked into sports such as fencing, women's rugby, among others.
Bundy is the Director of the Penn State Blue Band
and Nese is a professor in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
The show's theme song that was be played before and after the jump was a rendition of the popular Hartford Whalers
theme song Brass Bonanza, a brass tune that had been defunct since the Whalers hockey team moved from Hartford in 1997.
Frequent guests included Senior Women's Administrator Susan Delaney Sheetz, Mike the Mailman, Joe Battista, then Lady Lion's coach Rene Portland
, and Kelly Goodman.
Each week, the program was paid a visit from Penn State graduate and current YES Network
personality, Kimberly Jones. In her segment, "Keeping Up with the Jones", Jones provided color commentary alongside Bundy and Nese on the topics of the day. Additionally, the segment would profile Penn State's Center for Sports Journalism and would from time to time highlight a rising student by giving he or she the opportunity to chime in and share in the day's stories.
The combination of great talking heads, awesome guests, and cool music made the show quite popular among listeners in the 1:00PM-3:00PM timeslot, but eventually Nese and Bundy decided to focus on other commitments and new hosts were not found. The program ended after the 2006-2007 schoolyear, with Bundy uttering his signature sign-off "For The Glory" one final time on May 15, 2007.
Sports radio
Sports radio is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcasting of sporting events. A popular format with an almost exclusively male demographic in most areas, sports radio is characterized by an often-boisterous on-air style and extensive debate and analysis by both hosts and...
program based out of WKPS
WKPS
WKPS is a college radio station owned by Penn State University. The station runs on a full-time, multi-format schedule featuring a wide variety of programming. "The Lion 90.7 FM" transmits to a potential audience of over 125,000 from its studio in the HUB-Robeson Center...
in State College that featured O. Richard Bundy
O. Richard Bundy
Orrin Richard Bundy is an American music academic.Dr. Bundy is the Director of Penn State Athletic Bands, most notably the Penn State Blue Band. He originally joined the University Park faculty of The Pennsylvania State University in 1982 as a graduate assistant, then became Assistant Director of...
and Jon Nese
Jon Nese
Dr. Jon Nese, who grew up in Steubenville, Ohio, is a senior lecturer at Penn State University. He holds a B.S. , an M.S. , and a Ph.D. in Meteorology, all from Penn State...
.
This program debuted before the 2005 football season in an effort to give students, alumni, and fans an alternative viewpoint from the mainstream media. The idea was that the program would put together two faculty members from completely different disciplines to give their take on university sports happenings.
In its run, the program became renowned for its exceptionally thorough insight into the ins and outs of university athletics. Instead of focusing just on football, Nese would often highlight more obscure sports in a segment called - "Perfecting the Craft" - in which he looked into sports such as fencing, women's rugby, among others.
Bundy is the Director of the Penn State Blue Band
Penn State Blue Band
The Penn State University Marching Blue Band, known generally as the Blue Band, is the marching band of Pennsylvania State University. Founded in 1899, it is the largest recognized student organization at the University Park campus of Penn State, presently with over 300 active student members...
and Nese is a professor in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
The show's theme song that was be played before and after the jump was a rendition of the popular Hartford Whalers
Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...
theme song Brass Bonanza, a brass tune that had been defunct since the Whalers hockey team moved from Hartford in 1997.
Frequent guests included Senior Women's Administrator Susan Delaney Sheetz, Mike the Mailman, Joe Battista, then Lady Lion's coach Rene Portland
Rene Portland
Maureen Theresa "Rene" Muth Portland is an American former head women's college basketball coach known for her 27-year tenure with the Penn State Lady Lions basketball team. Her career resume includes 21 NCAA tournament appearances including a Final Four appearance in 2000, five Big Ten Conference...
, and Kelly Goodman.
Each week, the program was paid a visit from Penn State graduate and current YES Network
YES Network
The Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network is a New York City-based, regional cable television channel; it broadcasts a variety of sports events, with an emphasis on New York Yankees baseball games, and New Jersey Nets basketball games. YES made its debut on March 19, 2002...
personality, Kimberly Jones. In her segment, "Keeping Up with the Jones", Jones provided color commentary alongside Bundy and Nese on the topics of the day. Additionally, the segment would profile Penn State's Center for Sports Journalism and would from time to time highlight a rising student by giving he or she the opportunity to chime in and share in the day's stories.
The combination of great talking heads, awesome guests, and cool music made the show quite popular among listeners in the 1:00PM-3:00PM timeslot, but eventually Nese and Bundy decided to focus on other commitments and new hosts were not found. The program ended after the 2006-2007 schoolyear, with Bundy uttering his signature sign-off "For The Glory" one final time on May 15, 2007.