Moravian University Houndcast

S9 E4: Financial Literacy with Dylan Stroup '10 (Part 1)

This season, our guests help you confidently tackle adulthood's challenges. We cover the financial basics, like understanding taxes, creating a budget, planning for retirement, and building your savings. With expert advice and practical tips, this season will be your go-to guide for mastering the essentials of adult life. 
In this episode, financial advisor Dylan Stroup '10 discusses retirement accounts, interest, and managing the wealth one accumulates over time.

S9 E3: Homeshopping with Heather McFadden '15 (Part 2)

In this continuation of the previous episode (S9E2), Dylan and Owen '26 sat down with Heather McFadden '15 and Jody Karam to talk about the ins and outs of renting and buying properties. Heather and Jody are brokers at Morganelli Properties in Bethlehem.

S9 E2: Renting and Buying Tips with Heather McFadden ’15

In this episode, Dylan and Owen '26 sat down with Heather McFadden '15 and Jody Karam to talk about the ins and outs of renting and buying properties. Heather and Jody are brokers at Morganelli Properties in Bethlehem.
 
Helpful links:
Bethlehem Housing Authority
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

S9 E1: Community in Fitness and Business, with Ryan B. Drury '19

This season our guests will help you tackle the challenges of adulthood with confidence. We will cover the financial basics, like understanding taxes, creating a budget, planning for retirement, and building your savings. But we don’t stop there—join us as we also explore how to rent your first apartment, prioritize health and wellness, and even handle legal responsibilities like jury duty. With expert advice and practical tips, this season will be your go-to guide for mastering the essentials of adult life. In this episode, Dylan and Owen '26 sat down with Ryan Drury '19 to talk about health and fitness, as well as entrepreneurship and finding a community in business. Ryan is the founder and owner of Made of Muscle Training, an in-home or on-site training program.
Links:
Made of Muscle
Isagenix
1 Million Cups
 

S8 E6: What Do You Want? with Prince Sokpo ’25

For the final episode of Season 8, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 sat down with Prince Sokpo ’25. Prince is one of this year's Shining Lights Alumni Fellows, and he talked with Dylan and Owen about his transition from high school to college during the COVID-19 pandemic, ideas he has for his future career, and the legacy he wants to leave at Moravian.

S8 E5: Where We're At with Louis Spann ’26

On this episode of Houndcast, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 sat down with 2024 Alumni Fellow Louis Spann ’26. They talked about Louis's recent election to Moravian's Board of Trustees as a Student Trustee, and his campus-wide campaign for the position. They also talked about clubs and involving yourself on campus, and the challenges navigating high school, college, and young adulthood during and after the pandemic. We have just a few episodes left for this season of Houndcast, so as always, thank you for listening!
 
For more information on this year's Shining Lights event, visit this link!

S8 E4: Intention and Passion with James P. Orlando, EdD ’96

On this episode of Houndcast, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler '26, sat down with James P. Orlando, EdD ’96. J.P. is receiving the Benigna Education Award at this year's Shining Lights ceremony for his academic and medical education work with several Lehigh Valley institutions like St. Luke's, where he's been for the last ten years. Continuing with the season's theme of "success," they discussed how J.P.'s definition of success was shaped by his time at Moravian and through his changing roles in the Lehigh Valley, as well as how important it is to have intention when looking at your future.
 
For more information on this year's Shining Lights event, visit this link! 

S8 E3: Being a Part of the Human Race with John F. Ferry Jr. ’78, P’12

On this episode, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 sat down with John F. Ferry Jr. ’78, P’12 (Jack), who is the recipient of the Haupert Humanitarian Award for 2024's Shining Lights Awards. They talked about his time at Moravian studying under Prof. Jack Ramsey and performing with Moravian's Blackfriars. Jack then talked about his professional career, starting as an English teacher at Northampton High School, then owning a snack food distributorship, and finally, working for United Rehabilitation Services in Hazelton, which was an organization for adults with intellectual disabilities.