It all started with a photo. A whimsical picture of Bill Corcoran Jr. sitting on a massive stack of envelopes at his family’s venerable printing business three years ago quickly blossomed into a social media campaign that evolved into a wildly popular podcast that has developed a loyal following throughout the region and beyond.

One of the area’s most popular podcasts is trying to market one of the area’s best known athletes.

The “OnTheStacks” podcast, a new creation by Bill Corcoran Jr., has entered into an agreement with Penn State football player Dominic DeLuca, a local sports hero who helped deliver a state championship to the Wyoming Area team in 2019.

What happens when you walk away from a fourth-generation family business to bet everything on a podcast? In this episode, we’re joined by Bill Corcoran Jr., Founder and CEO of OnTheStacks, to explore the bold decisions that led him to build an award-winning new media company. We dive into how podcasting can become a high-impact business tool, what it really takes to build a brand from scratch.

By day, Bill Corcoran Jr. is an ambitious salesman for specialty and traditional print products. But his nights and weekends are dedicated to building a media empire. Over the past 4.5 years, the Hanover native has devoted every spare minute he has to turn his passion for podcasting and digital media into an obsession that has produced a thriving business and successful podcast based out of Kingston.

By day, Bill Corcoran Jr. is an ambitious salesman for specialty and traditional print products. But his nights and weekends are dedicated to building a media empire. Over the past 4.5 years, the Hanover native has devoted every spare minute he has to turn his passion for podcasting and digital media into an obsession that has produced a thriving business and successful podcast based out of Kingston.

Bill gets personal about the decision to leave the family business — an 84-year legacy that was never a light burden to carry. We talk about the pressures that come with upholding a legacy family name, the courage to forge one’s own path, and the reevaluation of life’s priorities that often comes with close brushes with mortality. Bill shares his journey of transition, finding balance between ambition and well-being.

Alumnus Bill Corcoran Jr. ’11, is the Founder and Host of the #OnTheStacks Podcast. Since its inception in 2020, the podcast has ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide, with thousands of listeners in 34 countries, reaching all seven continents. Bill is passionate about writing, branding, social media, and helping small businesses build their brand and reputation through engaging online content.

Bill Corcoran Jr. summarized himself succinctly during a conversation last summer: “I’m a major move kind of guy.” The discussion was for a story about how his #OnTheStacks podcast was moving into a new home on Schuyler Avenue in Kingston. And it was just the latest major move for an energetic and engaging young man whose interviewing and team-building skills have launched #OnThe Stacks from photos to audio to video, drawing in a range of guests from diverse backgrounds, each with a unique story to tell.

Fresh of the heels of the podcast’s recent affiliation with Times Leader Media Group, founder and host Bill Corcoran Jr. announced that he has expanded, with the purchase of a 735-square-foot corner building at 474 Schuyler Ave., Kingston.

“This is a major move for the podcast, but I’m a major move kind of guy. This stuff motivates me,” Corcoran said. “Everything comes with risk, but without risk, there’s no reward.”

It’s a conversation between two Penn State grads that you won’t want to miss. OnTheStacks podcast host Bill Corcoran Jr. presents an exclusive interview with Bo Nickal, the three-time NCAA wrestling champion from Penn State University and current rising star of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In his first exclusive interview following his debut on March 4, Nickal speaks about his transition from a winning career on the NCAA mat to a promising future in the Octagon as a top rated UFC fighter, including his next bout for International Fight Week.

Bill Corcoran Jr.’s popular business & entrepreneurship podcast titled, “OnTheStacks with Bill Corcoran Jr.” is listened to in 35 countries and on all 7 continents. The show is listed on Amazon Music’s Top 20 List of “Better Business” Podcasts alongside notable shows like, How I Built This, Masters Of Scale, The Diary Of A CEO, and has been featured in over 375 media outlets worldwide.