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Dr. Jill Joyce came to Oklahoma State in 2018, after spending 9 years moving around the country with her husband for his active-duty Army service. A registered dietician and Associate Professor of Public Health and Nutrition, Dr. Joyce co-founded OSU's Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab. Her work at OSU earned her the 2023 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. Dr. Joyce joins Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum on this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast to discuss her lab, research and how she hopes to collaborate with HPNRI.
 

Those who vie for the title of Miss OSU must demonstrate style, service, scholarship and success. Earlier this year, Katelyn Woods, exemplified those qualities and earned the 2024 crown. Woods joins Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum on this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast. They discuss her pageant background, what it means to represent Oklahoma State, and her preparation for Miss Oklahoma.

Dave Hunziker was named the OSU Radio Play-by-Play man in 2001. 23 years and over 1000 broadcasts later, he is now known around Stillwater as the Voice of the Cowboys. Hunziker joins Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum on this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast. They  discuss how he's come up with his favorite calls, the keys to a fair broadcast and his love of bowling.

Oklahoma State has dubbed the 2023-24 school year as the Year of the Cowboy, to honor the life and legacy of Frank Eaton. Eaton is the real life cowboy who inspired Pistol Pete - the mascot OSU fans know and love. In this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast, Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum sit down with the two students who are currently serving as our mascot.  Pistol Pete 95 Bryce Coon and Pistol Pete 96 Caden Schaufele. They discuss what Frank Eaton means to the university, why the decided to audition and what they hope for the next 100 years. 

Every October, Oklahoma State hosts America's Greatest Homecoming. It is a week long celebration filled with rich tradition - from Fountain Dyeing to  Walkaround to the Sea of Orange Parade. One of the most prestigious traditions, however, is the coronation of the new Homecoming King and Queen. On this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast, Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum sit down with newly crowned royalty, Makinley Kennedy and Stephen Pulliam. They learn more about the selection process, why they wanted to be King and Queen, and how they hope to represent OSU. 

The Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute at Oklahoma State's mission is to discover, develop and deliver scientific knowledge to empower people of all abilities to realize their optimal performance. At the helm, is Rick and Gail Muncrief Executive Director, Lance Walker. Walker is a licensed physical therapist and internationally recognized sports science expert. He joins Meghan Robinson and First Cowboy Darren Shrum on this episode of the Inside OSU Podcast. They discuss the vision of HPNRI, Walker's experience working at Michael Johnson Performance and tips for people to perform their best.