# Behind the Bearcat Hannah Christian and Travis Kline reveal the stories behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University. Page: Feed: --- ## [Behind the Bearcat: The Final Episode](https://soundcloud.com/behindthebearcat/behind-the-bearcat-the-final-episode) _2025-08-29_ This is the audio version of the final episode of Behind the Bearcat, While you can listen to it we HIGHLY recommend you check out the YouTube video to get the full effect. You can find the video episode at https://youtu.be/cmjWpAQrwEs This week Hannah and Travis look back on the past six seasons of the Behind the Bearcat podcast and talk about why the podcast is ending and what is coming up for… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2159179038-behindthebearcat-behind-the-bearcat-the-final-episode.mp3) ## [Behind the Bearcat Season 6 Episode 15: Dr. Elise Hepworth](https://soundcloud.com/behindthebearcat/behind-the-bearcat-season-6-episode-15-dr-elise-hepworth) _2025-04-26_ It's the season 6 finale! This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Elise Hepworth, Northwest Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences about her career journey, teaching novice learners of all ages, and her thoughts on leadership. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2083338012-behindthebearcat-behind-the-bearcat-season-6-episode-15-dr-elise-hepworth.mp3) ## [Season 6 Episode 14: Hayston Wilson](https://soundcloud.com/behindthebearcat/season-6-episode-14-hayston-wilson) _2025-04-12_ This week Hannah and Travis talk with Hayston Wilson, a Northwest alumni and co-owner of Halelujah Counseling in Maryville, MO about his career journey, tips for maintaining mental health, and the power of the cold call. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2068534684-behindthebearcat-season-6-episode-14-hayston-wilson.mp3) ## [Season 6 Episode 13: Dr. Jennifer Wall](https://soundcloud.com/behindthebearcat/season-6-episode-13-dr-jennifer-wall) _2025-03-29_ This week Travis and Hannah chat with Dr. Jennifer Wall, professor of Math and Statistics, about her journey as an educator, the beauty in math, and her advice for success. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2063742844-behindthebearcat-season-6-episode-13-dr-jennifer-wall.mp3) ## [Season 6 Episode 12: Kristen Neeley](https://soundcloud.com/behindthebearcat/season-6-episode-12-kristen-neeley) _2025-03-07_ This week Hannah and Travis talk with Kristen Neeley, Director of the Career Development Center at Missouri Western State University, about her career and academic journey at Northwest and MoWest, what Career Development looks like on the MoWest campus, and her advice for career success. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2046121709-behindthebearcat-season-6-episode-12-kristen-neeley.mp3) ## [Season 6 Episode 11: Dr. Brian Hesse](https://soundcloud.com/behindthebearcat/season-6-episode-11-dr-brian-hesse) _2025-02-14_ This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Brian Hesse, Professor of Political Science at Northwest, about how international travel changed his life, how he found Northwest, and his advice for students and life. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2031982072-behindthebearcat-season-6-episode-11-dr-brian-hesse.mp3) ## [Season 6 Episode 10: Mahammad "Mo" Hajiyev](https://soundcloud.com/behindthebearcat/season-6-episode-10-mahammad-mo-hajiyev) _2025-01-31_ This week Hannah and Travis chat with International Student Success and Outreach Coordinator, Mahammad "Mo" Hajiyev, about the the work he does for international students at Northwest, the challenges international students face, and his advice to be successful. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2022640704-behindthebearcat-season-6-episode-10-mahammad-mo-hajiyev.mp3) ## [Season 6 Episode 9: Hadley Douglas](https://soundcloud.com/behindthebearcat/season-6-episode-9-hadley-douglas) _2025-01-17_ This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator, Hadley Douglas, about the transition from student to employee, her role at Northwest, and her advice for students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2008404063-behindthebearcat-season-6-episode-9-hadley-douglas.mp3) ## [Season 6 Episode 8: Amanda Cullin](https://soundcloud.com/behindthebearcat/behind-the-bearcat-season-6-episode-8-amanda-cullin) _2024-12-06_ It's the mid-season finale! This week Hannah and Travis talk with University Police Chief Amanda Cullin about her unique career journey, being a woman in law enforcement, and her advice to be successful Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1964140663-behindthebearcat-behind-the-bearcat-season-6-episode-8-amanda-cullin.mp3) ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T5znD3duMmTY) _2024-12-05 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Season 6 Episode 7: Dr. Kori Hoffmann](https://soundcloud.com/behindthebearcat/season-6-episode-7-dr-kori-hoffmann) _2024-11-22_ This week Travis and Hannah talk with AVP of Student Affairs, Dr. Kori Hoffmann, about his journey from teacher to Northwest, his advice for students, and his thoughts on leadership. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1952479003-behindthebearcat-season-6-episode-7-dr-kori-hoffmann.mp3)