A podcast on all things Purdue - Multimedia Journalist Adam Bartels' conversations with guests about sports, education, research and happenings around campus.
In the inaugural episode of the Full Steam Ahead Podcast, host Adam Bartels talks with Tyler Trent's parents, Tony and Kelly, in part one of three, on Tyler's life and how he earned the title, 'Purdue Superfan'
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Tyler Trent's parents, Tony and Kelly, discussing what life has been like since Tyler's passing, and how they have stayed connected to Purdue University.
In part three of our continuing conversation, Tony and Kelly Trent discuss the Tyler Trent book, and the impact is already having on those who have read the book.
In episode 4, FOX59/CBS4's Adam Bartels talks with Purdue President Mitch Daniels, discussing the highlights from 2018-19 academic year, future projects in the works, Tyler Trent, and excitement surrounding success in athletics.
In this episode, we catch up with Purdue basketball legend, and current draft hopeful Carsen Edwards on the phone following a workout for a prospective NBA team as he prepares for the NBA Draft.
In episode 6, P.J. Thompson talks about his return to Purdue basketball as a Graduate Assistant for Coach Matt Painter, along with many other topics including leaving his playing career behind, coaching his brother Isaiah, and watching the Boilers run in last year's NCAA Tournament.
In episode 7, host Adam Bartels talks to David Broecker, Chief Innovation and Collaboration Officer for Purdue Research Foundation about Purdue's Discovery Park District, a $1 billion development that will transform the west side of the Purdue University campus, create jobs, advance economic development and create a work/live/play environment on a university campus.
In episode 8, Adam Bartels speaks with the Director of Purdue's Military Family Research Institute, Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth about the research, programs, and many exciting events happening, as well their podcast!
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing, we talk the significance of Purdue graduate Neil Armstrong's historical steps on the moon, the exhibit in his honor on Purdue's campus, as well as Purdue's rich historical connection to space exploration.
Host Adam Bartels is joined by Gold and Black Publisher Alan Karpick to recap what was said by Coach Jeff Brohm and the players at B1G Media Days, and what Purdue fans can expect to see on the field this Fall. Topics discussed include low number of seniors on roster, reliance on youth, QB depth chart, Rondale Moore effect, and Tyler Trent's impact on the program.
