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Join us on PC3 Radio and our YouTube channel for a special MMA holiday weekend as host Sophia Foyer brings you not one but TWO exclusive interviews! First up, Sophia goes one on one with a man who has done every job imaginable inside the combat world. From cage fighter to judge to commentator and now, instructor at Crimson Guard Brazalian Jiu Jitsu, Matt Giancarlo breaks down his career and talks about his upcoming “Nitro” events in this can’t miss interview. Then, join Sophia as she chats with female MMA pioneer, UFC and Strikeforce veteran and current Invicta FC commentator, the one and only Julie Kedzie! Julie was very generous with her time and takes fans on a deep dive starting with her early training in tae kwan do, breaking into MMA during a time when female fights were not common, dealing with mental health struggles and helping to grow Invicta Fighting Championships. Check them out now! 👊 MATT GIANCARLO INTERVIEW JULIE KEDZIE INTERVIEW

Even though it’s summer break, the work never stops at PC3 ! Join Sophia for perhaps her biggest, baddest and boldest Combat Talk interview ever as she goes one on one with “The Bad Guy” himself, UFC  Hall of Famer and current coach on ESPN ’s The Ultimate Fighter , Chael Sonnen ! The self-proclaimed “gangster from West Linn, Oregon” holds nothing back as he discusses his entire career in this exclusive interview. Watch at the link below!

Be sure to click the link below to watch the replay as the Valpo High School Class of 2025 bid farewell to their high school lives on graduation day!

During the month of May, PC3 was honored to welcome Coach Todd Reirden, a 2x NHL Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins  and the Washington Capitals  to our studio. Coach Reirden was interviewed by our hockey expert Matthew Isley for a special edition of his show “Hockey Talk” and then took time to speak with our PM students about his career and the skills of teamwork, leadership and perseverance. We want to thank Coach Reirden, as well as PC3 supporter Jeff Anselm for helping put together the interview. Check it out below! Coach Todd Rierden visits with the PC3 PM class on Thursday, May 8, 2025. WATCH THE INTERVIEW!

Did you ever dream about being the Porter County Fair Queen? 2024 Queen Gwen Weaver recently returned to the Porter County Career Center to chat with our own Jillian Young to go over all the 411 on how to enter this year's contest! Be sure to watch the video below to get all the information.

"Toeing The Rubber" hosts Devon and Jonny team up with interview queen Jill to chat with the legendary John Arezzi. Join our PC3 hosts as they discuss John's many roles in the media world including pro wrestling radio host, music promoter and in the office of the MLB's New York Mets. John's book, "Mat Memories" is now available for purchase on Amazon!

In May 2025, "Toeing the Rubber" hosts Devon Alsman and Jonny Klumpe along with producer Brendan Gaghan had a special opporunity to chat with Cubs radio play by play voice and Hall of Famer broadcaster Pat Hughes. Pat talked to our students about his start in sports broadcasting, some memories of the Cubs' 2016 World Series victory and his thoughts on the current state of the team. Be sure to listen to the interview below as it was truly an honor to have a broadcasting icon on the PC3 airwaves!

Congratulations to our PC3 senior mentors Harley Beshears (Portage High School), Owen Heeren (Valparaiso High School), Jaiden Serles (Washington Township High School) and Asher Vander Woude (Washington Township High School) on their induction into the Porter County Career Center technical honors society! The students were joined by their family and friends during a special induction banquet on Thursday, May 1st at Wheeler High School. PC3 senior mentors Harley Beshears, Owen Heeren, Jaiden Serles and Asher Vander Woude following their induction into the PCC Technical Honors Society on May 1, 2025.

On Wednesday, April 30th, PC3 held it's 3rd annual academy awards celebration at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso. The evening was filled with emotion and celebration as many students were honored in over 20 different categories. Check below for the full list of award winners and be sure to check out the amazing article and photo gallery from the evening's festivities from our friends at NWI Life. https://nwi.life/article/porter-county-career-center-celebrates-third-annual-academy-awards-ceremony/ Best Featured Segment:  “Notre Dame Senior Night” — Matt Isley Best Writer:  “The Macabre Trials” — Owen Heeren Best Cinematography:  Asher Vander Woude Best Live Camera:  Emerson Farster Best Sports Talk Show:  “Toeing The Rubber” — Devon Alsman and Jonny Klumpe Most Unusual Segment:  “Creepypastas” — Rocco Carden Best Game Show:   “$5 Holla” — Emma Kampwirth and Franki Dexter Most Comedic Segment:   “Dr. Bill” and “Secret Santa” - Owen Heeren, Jackson Minder, Otto Leake, Hailey Stalion, Chloe Blunk, Brody Kosiara, Liam Schott and Demari Gordon Best Radio Show:   “Pop Off” — Emma Kampwirth and Teagan Crostreet Voices Of PC:  Devon Alsman, Brendan Gaghan, Jonny Klumpe, Brody Kosiara, Noah Sena Best Interview:   “WWE NXT Superstar Brooks Jensen” — Jillian Young Best Editors:   Owen Heeren and Asher Vander Woude Best Commercial:   “Parlor Doughnuts, Santa Is Coming To Town“ — Owen Heeren and Harley Beshears Best Short Film:  “The Last” — Jude Parker and Francesca Plata Best PSA:  “Suicide Prevention” — Hailey Stalion and Chloe Blunk Best Cameo:   Harley Beshears and Timothy Klimek in “Dr. Bill” Best Actress:   Jude Parker in "The Last" Best Holiday Segment:  “Would We Survive” — Jackson Minder, Owen Heeren, Harley Beshears Best Review Segment:  “Severance” — Francesca Plata and “Deadpool vs. Wolverine” — Emerson Farster Best Actor:  Demari Gordon in "Nightfall at Aberdeen" IASB Award Recognition:  Jude Parker and Francesca Plata (Honorable Mention, Short Film); Christopher Boehringer (Honorable Mention, Adapted Radio Drama); Asher Vander Woude (Honorable Mention, Cinematography); Devon Alsman, Brendan Gaghan, Jonny Klumpe, Brody Kosiara (Third Place, Live Sports Coverage); Owen Heeren (First Place, Original Radio Drama) Radio Legacy Award: Sophia Foyer Count On Me Award:   Franki Dexter, Timothy Klimek, Max Wojciechowski AM Rookie of the Year:  Hailey Stalion PM Rookie of the Year:  Emma Kampwirth AM Most Improved:   Brendan Gaghan PM Most Improved:   Stacy Clark and Olivia Ozhanics 2025 PC3 MVP:  Harley Beshears Jackson Minder, Owen Heeren and Harley Beshears

Recently, PC3 student Stacy Clark had the opportunity to chat with WNDU meteorologist Alyssa Heilmann, a graduate of Chesterton High School. In the Interview, they discuss her region roots, her background in meteorology her current role in television and what advice she has for people interested in her career. Stacy also had the chance to ask her a few fun questions before they wrapped it up. Check out the interview below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaANgPax0rk&ab_channel=PC3Media

At the end of February, PC3  was on the road in historic South Bend at the campus of the University of Notre Dame ! Our resident hockey expert Matt Isley covered tonight’s senior night game between the Fighting Irish  and #3 ranked Michigan State . Be sure to stay tuned to PC3 programming in the weeks to come to watch Matt’s story on tonight’s game featuring 4 brand new interviews with some of the Notre Dame seniors! Way to go, Matt! Matt poses with Notre Dame hockey player Justin Janicke following the game.

With almost 40 high schools and career centers in the state of Indiana participating, PC3 was able to bring home 5 awards at the annual IASB Radio and TV state contest at Butler University in March. Congratulations to PC3's Owen Heeren (1st place, original radio drama), Jude Parker and Francesca Plata (Honorable Mention, Short Film), Christopher Boehringer (Honorable Mention, Adapted Radio Drama), Asher Vander Woude (Honorable Mention, Cinematography) and our PC3 Football Sectional Sports Crew (3rd place, live football and basketball sports coverage with announcers Devon Alsman, Brody Kosiara, Jonny Klumpe and editor Brendan Gaghan) PC3's Owen Heeren a first place prize for Best Original Radio Drama at the 2025 IASB State Contest. PC3 students attend the 2025 IASB State Contest at Butler University.