Episode 39 — Sports Broadcasting And Production With Hannah Mears '20

Hannah Mears (2020 - Bellisario) is a sports broadcaster and producer located in Pittsburgh, currently working as an on-air host for the Pirates, sports producer at KDKA-TV, betting host for Picks&Parlays and as a freelance sideline reporter for the Big Ten Network. Hannah stopped by the show for a great conversation about getting her start in broadcasting as a student at Penn State, launching her career in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting her own podcast "Beers With Mears," and a  whole lot more!"Beers With Mears" has featured guests in the world of sports such as Roman Bravo-Young, Sean Clifford, Noah Eagle, Jay Bilas and Sam Coffey.Connect with Hannah on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow  "Beers With Mears" on Instagram and check out its YouTube playlist. Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 — Intro1:15 — Welcoming Hannah to the show1:35 — Hannah's Penn State story5:00 — Involvement as a student9:56 — Broadcasting and reporting opportunities at Penn State14:04 — Ad Read #1 - Alumni Association Chapters/Affiliate Groups15:05 — Launching a career during the COVID-19 pandemic20:17 — The importance of mentors24:27 — Meeting NFL Films Emmy winning Producer & Director, Shannon Furman27:05 — Working through barriers as a woman in sports broadcasting30:44 — Covering the sport of wrestling32:15 — The story behind "Beers With Mears"37:16 — Ad Read #2 - Alumni Association Travel Program38:00 — Lightning Round Q&A42:05 — Outro43:10 — Alma MaterFor more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com