Beyond The Brown & Gold

Dena (Querubin) Blizzard ’94 Is One Funny Mother

Comedienne Dena (Querubin) Blizzard '94 joins co-hosts Jessica (Ortuso) Kanady and Derek Jones on a new episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold. Find out how a mother and former Miss America contestant, who had an interest in chemistry and biology, landed in the world of comedy. She fondly recalls her days in Glassboro, covers how she got started in comedy, and much more.

BTBG Mini: Win Holiday Prizes From The Rowan University Alumni Association

Happy Holidays from your from friends at the Rowan University Alumni Association! Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot explain how you can win some cool holiday swag from Rowan to help ring in the holiday season.

Karen Maser ’79 on Being a TV Writer

Karen Maser '79 stops by Beyond The Brown & Gold to talk about her television writing career including working on the set of ER and what events led to her leaving the east coast for the bright lights of Hollywood. Also, the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame member recounts her days at the campus radio station and life at then-Glassboro State College.

Ernie Holtzheimer ’12, MBA ’13 of Rowan Innovation Venture Fund

Rowan University graduate Ernie Holtzheimer ’12, MBA '13 joins co-hosts Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot to talk all things business on the newest episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold. Holtzheimer covers his business career, working with the Rowan Innovation Venture Fund, his foray into the restaurant business, offers advice to students, and even chats about what songs help him prepare for a triathlon.

Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae ’91

Cumberland County prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae ’91 is a trailblazer in her field and the latest guest on Beyond The Brown & Gold. Webb-McRae details her path to Glassboro State College and the world of law and justice with co-hosts Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot. Also, the Vineland, New Jersey native talks about what it means to be the first female African-American prosecutor in Cumberland County; the importance of mentoring youth; and her love for Game of Thrones.

Dr. Neel Aziz ’98 of the Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute

Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot welcome Dr. Neel Aziz '98 to the show. Aziz is a supervisory veterinary pathologist for the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. He talks about his connection to Rowan University; influences during his college days; spending time in Hong Kong; challenges presented in the veterinary field by COVID-19, and much more. 

Chris Wilczewski ’15 on American Ninja Warrior & Life at Rowan University

Rowan University alumni and former American Ninja Warrior contestant Chris Wilczewski '15 is the first guest on Beyond the Brown and Gold. Hosted by Rowan University alumni Jessica Kanady '08, M'15 and Rob Lightfoot '00, M'01, the show details Wilczewski’s experiences on American Ninja Warrior,  the show’s physical challenges and how his time as a student at Rowan University impacted his life. 

What Is Beyond The Brown & Gold?

Coming soon...Rowan University alumni Jessica Kanady & Rob Lightfoot host Beyond the Brown & Gold on your favorite podcasting platforms.