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The Sting

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The Sting is the official student run podcast of Howard Payne University, produced by the Department of Communication. Episodes will feature different segments that highlight HPU news, sports, faculty, organizations, alumni, and more! Be sure to listen to each episode for some fun surprises along the way.

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The Sting is the official student run podcast of Howard Payne University, produced by the Department of Communication. Episodes will feature different segments that highlight HPU news, sports, faculty, organizations, alumni, and more! Be sure to listen to each episode for some fun surprises along the way.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Connections is the key to success

2/23/2026
In this episode we talk about what change is going on in the athletic department, Nash the GA for men's basketball journey to HPU, and got to know more about Aaron Diaz and what he does for HPU.

Duration:00:29:30

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Change creating positive outcomes

12/2/2025
President Dr. Cory Hines talks about the amazing outcomes change has caused around campus. Then we have Kassidy Jonhson talk about the opportunities change has brought into her life after medically retiring from volleyball!

Duration:00:19:37

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Revisiting the Paul and Paula days

11/10/2025
This is a special episode in dedication of the Hildebrand-Jackson recording studio. We have 3 very special guest in this episode talking all things about Paul and Paula.

Duration:00:14:34

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Study abroad to Spain

11/4/2025
Learn all about the study abroad trip to Spain, and what it was like to redesign the HPU logo!

Duration:00:17:20

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Homecoming Special

10/9/2025
Listen to all thing's homecoming! Starting off with Lindsay Badgeley talking about alumni, then Cade Rochinski and Justin Kay talk about the homecoming football game, and finally Sarah Krusing talks about all the activities students can get involved in during homecoming week!

Duration:00:20:24

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Change is happening everywhere!

9/23/2025
Hear about Dr. Nathan Lane's move from Florida to Texas, Howard Payne football, and coach Reed Collins transition from being a student to a coach!

Duration:00:19:42

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Meet the new crew!

9/8/2025
This year on the sting we have a whole new crew! This episode you get to know who we are and learn a little bit about our background!

Duration:00:06:50

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See you around!

4/30/2025
Be sure to tune into this episode so find out who our very special guest is and here what they will be doing with there soon retirement And don't forget to stay to listen to our sports section hosted by Rylee McAlexander!

Duration:00:09:21

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Exciting things are happening!

4/7/2025
This episode we interviewed and got to know Dr. Vera while he also explained how many opputunitev our HPU students have and what exciting events are coming! But, be sure to keep listening after to hear the golf guys and their interview!

Duration:00:29:06

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Keep your mind healthy

2/19/2025
Be sure to tune in and listen to Mrs.Cummings talk about how students, staff and faculty can keep their minds healthy while going through hard seasons of their life!But, don't pause after that, wait for our sports segment and listen to how Armonie Ramey is feeling after reaching a 1,000 career point goal!

Duration:00:15:06

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Keep yourself healthy!

2/7/2025
Be sure to listen to our special guest while she tells us how to keep our body's healthy during stressful times! But, be sure to listen all the way through to hear the men's basketball head coach, Coach Dalleh and player Riley Fornerette and how they keep the teams head's held high during their season!

Duration:00:14:20

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Undergrad or graduate, Howard Payne can help with both!

12/6/2024
Tune in and listen to Dr. Jill Heupel talk about Howard Payne's graduate program and what the benefits are of it and what they exactly are. And then stay tuned for Dr. Wendy McNeeley and hear what the center of student success is and her take on final exam tips!

Duration:00:13:43

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Music isn't just something in our headphones but is a passion!

11/22/2024
Tune in and listen to how Professor Cody Hutcheson found his way back to Howard Payne and leading into what all Hunter Sims job entails as an athletic director. And be sure to stick around and hear the story of Peyton Lowe a senior football player and end with us talking to Jack Shackelford about the Howard Payne tradition Christmas on the plaza!

Duration:00:35:52

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Fall festival is here!

11/8/2024
Be sure to tune in and listen to Billy Cash's amazing story about how he got the opportunity to work at Coggin church and God brought him back to brownwood! But, don't forget to wait and here about HPU's fall festival event coming up and all the wonderful behind the scenes about it!

Duration:00:17:08

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Advising is here and on the roll!

10/28/2024
Listen to this episode and see what resident director Kristen Faulkner loves about her job and also the leadership that goes into it. The stay tuned for Howard Paynes Volleyball coach Josh Gerig and how he has made his way to HPU! And lastly do n'y miss out on our co-host's interview with Kristina Penland as she talks to us about the importance of advising and when everything is open!

Duration:00:32:16

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Everyone is coming home for homecoming

10/11/2024
Make sure to tune into this weeks podcast and listen to Dr. Lowrie talk about all the exciting events this upcoming week for homecoming of 2024! And don't forget to listen to our host interview Kailee Torgerson and how God lead her to Howard Payne!

Duration:00:22:22

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Following a new path!

10/3/2024
Tune in and listen to Lindsey Badgeley talk to us about how she started a new journey at Howard Payne this year and what the transition was like from Chick-fil-a! And be sure not to miss out on our campus scoop of what has gone on this past week!

Duration:00:11:20

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Academic Coaching, Center for Student Success and more!

9/16/2024
Tune in and listen to Dr. McNiece talked about how we says motivated and motivates her students. And as we get further in listen to our sports host Riley Harker talk about how HPU sports have been doing and ending the campus scoop from Rylee McAlexander!

Duration:00:28:44

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Welcome back everyone!

9/6/2024
Listen to the first episode of season 5 as we highlight our campus president Dr.Hines and talk about how he keeps up his motivation and leadership!

Duration:00:18:02

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All About The BSM

5/3/2024
In this episode Jason interviews HPU Softball head coach Ty Robinson about his coaching career and the future season. Then Ryleigh interviews BSM Director Brian Pate about the history of the BSM and what it is all about. Lastly, we had the campus scoop with Ryleigh Watson and Jason Turner, both giving there finals weeks tips. . Email: HPUTheSting@gmail.com Instagram: @hputhesting . Credits: Executive producer and Lead Host: Ryleigh Watson Content Contributor, Assistant Producer, Editor, and Sports Segment Host: Jason Turner Special Thanks to: Dr. Julie Welker for oversight and support Emily Hughitt and Adrielle Sloan for social media work and podcast promotion

Duration:00:18:35