Daily Collegian Podcast Network: Recent Episodes
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In the latest episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Zach Allen and Seth Engle discuss opening Big Ten play at Illinois.The duo shares their thoughts on Drew Allar’s first road game of the season, Illinois’s fan base and Penn State’s defense.This episode of The 1-0 Podcast is sponsored by Penn State Student Affairs.
“Do You Make Music?” returns for the fall semester with an interview with ambient musician, Zac McKee. Host Ayden Herold chats with McKee about music theory, production and influences, among other things, in this episode. McKee describes his unique approach to music composition and how he bases his songs on dreams he has.
It’s week two of the 2023 Penn State football season, and the Nittany Lions are facing the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens.Co-hosts Zach Allen and Seth Engle discuss their surprises from last week’s win against West Virginia and expectations for this week.The duo also shares score predictions and what it means to verse an FCS team as the No. 7 ranked team in the country.
With less than two weeks left before Penn State kicks off its 2023 campaign against the West Virginia Mountaineers, co-hosts Zach Allen and Seth Engle discuss recent news in the Penn State football world. The duo predicts Drew Allar to definitively earn the starting quarterback job, as well as breaking down the competition over third wide receiver spot behind KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Harrison Wallace III. They also name their picks for players who could break out in the 2023 season, including Wallace, Kevin Winston Jr. and Dani Dennis-Sutton
By this time next year, Oregon and Washington will effectively be participants in the Big Ten conference, adding onto Penn State’s west coast competitors.
“The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Joel Haas and Seth Engle share their initial thoughts on the recent merger, and break down what this means for the future of college football.
The duo also dives into how the addition of the previously Pac-12 schools to the Big Ten will impact fan involvement, as well as impact scheduling in the newly-formed “mega conference.”
Zavier Gussett and Liam Wichser discuss the upward trajectory of Penn State women’s basketball in this episode of “In the Portal.” Despite a losing season, Gussett and Wichser believe the program will continue to improve under head coach Carolyn Kieger. They discuss the transfer turnaround the team has undergone, with the transfer of forward Anna Camden to Richmond and the addition of many players, including Ashley Owusu from Virginia Tech.
Host Ayden Herold returns with “Do You Make Music,” interviewing State College singer/songwriter Twin Juno, a “bedroom pop” artist whose influence include Tame Impala, Jimi Hendrix and Sticky Fingers, an Australian band. The two discuss Twin Juno’s upcoming EP, musical journey, creative process and more.
In this episode of “In The Portal,” co-hosts Zavier Gussett and Liam Wichser break down the recent news of the Success with Honor and Lions Legacy Club NIL collectives merging into Happy Valley United. They discuss the workings of the collective, its impact on athletes and the effect on recruiting and transfers for sports large and small.
Co-hosts Zach Allen and Seth Engle discuss a plethora of recent news from the Penn State football world in the latest episode of “The 1-0 Podcast.” They begin by discussing the transfers who have officially arrived on campus, as well as how the wide receiver room is beginning to take shape and the evolution of the team’s defensive tackle depth. They also break down the prevalent news of the Big Ten’s 2024 and 2025 schedule and the merger of two of Penn State’s NIL collectives, Success with Honor and Lions Legacy Club, to form Happy Valley United.
In this week’s episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Zach Allen and Seth Engle break down recent news in the Penn State football world regarding kickoff times, streaming exclusivity and transfer signings.They begin by discussing the implications of streaming-exclusive college football games after Penn State’s Sept. 9 matchup with Delaware was announced to be a Peacock exclusive.Since the newest batch of transfers has officially signed and arrived on campus, the duo breaks down how the addition of key players like Audavion Collins, Dante Cephas and Trey Potts will boost depth.
“In the Portal” returns as co-hosts Zavier Gussett and Liam Wichser take a look at how Penn State wrestling is regrouping following its NCAA championship in 2023, and its recent addition to the program with transfer Kurt McHenry from Michigan.They discuss how the NIL collectives, such as Success With Honor, has boosted the student-athletes and had an effect on recruitment, transfers and the program’s prestige.Gussett and Wichser also talk about the professional pathways that have opened for wrestlers since Name Image Likeness legislation was passed, with the WWE being a draw for former collegiate wrestlers.
The Daily Collegian’s former features and investigations editor Pheobe Cykosky joins host Ayden Herold in this episode of “Do You Like Music” to break down her music taste.They discuss the definition of “stomp and holler music,” Phoebe’s love of folk music, what it means to be a “Swiftie,” music’s relationship with periods of life and much more.Listen to Phoebe's playlist at the link below:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZufPXrtAyhgAq7djDLIxp?si=0342e94267034b32
In this episode of “Do You Make Music?,” host Ayden Herold sits down with State College band Forrester Grey’s bassist Chase Gleason and eponymous singer and guitarist Forrester Grey.They talk about their recent EP ‘Of Gardens & Grassroots,’ the formation of the group, experience with another band called Dogwood Co. and much more.
"The 1-0 Podcast" returns for its first episode of the summer as hosts Seth Engle and Zach Allen review recent Penn State football news.They begin by talking about Penn State’s schedule and how the Nittany Lions will be affected by the move of their final game of the regular season against Michigan State to Black Friday, as well as the decision to play Iowa in the White Out game over West Virginia or Michigan.The duo also discusses Penn State’s recent recruiting successes due to NIL and staff growth and breaks down recent quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer’s performance.
"Do You Make Music?" host Ayden Herold sits down with State College band The Coston Beltics to ask them about their formation, band name and much more.The band talks about its love of classic and contemporary rock music and breaks down how each member feel about the expectations of being an all-female rock band.
“Do You Like Music?” host Ayden Herold is joined by The Daily Collegian’s Sarah Pellis to discuss her music taste, breaking down a playlist of her all time favorites.Pellis explains her love for indie music, her background in music performance and her reasoning on why she loves each song.The playlist includes pieces from Bon Iver, Phoebe Bridgers, the “Twilight Saga” soundtrack and more.To give the playlist a listen, you can find it at the link below.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48k4hhk3PyWzgLsEmZDFE3?si=Mg01WmziQ5SpHGwu-9hqag
Been There, Done That returns with one final episode as the semester comes to a close.Before the co-hosts graduate, Lindsey Sauerhaft and Sarah Pellis reflect back on their years as friends and students at Penn State.The duo recall memories from their time at Penn State, including an incident involving a pita chip and a hospital visit.
As co-host Phoebe Cykosky prepares to graduate, she and her best friend and fellow co-host Olivia Estright sat down, touched grass and spent some time reflecting on their friendship and the past year. The pair reminisced on how far their friendship has come since closely bonding a year ago and discussed their feelings about Phoebe’s impending graduation.Despite the title of the show, the two finally admitted that sometimes, “it is that deep.”
Join "Do You Make Music?" host Ayden Mateo Herold as he talks to Mellow Honey, a local band from the State College DIY scene.The group is opening for the 2023 Movin' On music festival after winning the Battle of the Bands competition.Herold talks in more detail with the band about their formation, influences, recent album and more.
Jumping right back into the local music scene, “Do You Make Music?” host Ayden Herold sits down with State College rapper J.CON.Local musician and Penn State senior J.CON tells Herold more about his professional music journey and how it has evolved throughout his life.Herold takes time to also ask about the inspiration behind J.CON’s work, how his beats are developed and what it’s been like performing live.
Another athlete joins “Voices of the Valley” co-hosts Andrew Buckman and Joel Haas. Women’s lacrosse midfielder Kristin O’Neill hops on to discuss her performance with her team so far this season.The Maryland native just had a career-high scoring game against Bucknell, and her team is set to play at Michigan on Saturday.Buckman and Haas talk more to O’Neill on where the team’s successes can be attributed to this year, as well as why O’Neill decided to come to Penn State.
With the Blue-White game right around the corner, Penn State fans are soon going to see the fruit of players’ efforts through spring practices.“The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Zach Allen share their thoughts on who they anticipate to see on the field this weekend and how well those players will perform.The duo also covers more on the status of Penn State’s NIL initiatives, as well as how many resources must be allocated to the football program for it to secure a win.
Back with another Collegian staff playlist, host Ayden Herold welcomes investigative reporter and photographer James Engel to the podcast.In the ironically named Spotify playlist “Ayden Mateo Herold,” Engel shares a compilation of 16 songs that includes his current listens and longtime favorites.Artists on the playlist range from Daft Punk to LCD Soundsystem, all the way to Ice Cube.To give the playlist a listen, you can find it at the link below.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1giyj47GcUkdwIlI82zS7I?si=83ac19eef4c94334
Sarah Pellis and Lindsey Sauerhaft are back for another episode of “Been There, Done That,” with this episode being their food edition.The duo list their top three places to eat in State College and why they think they’re the best.Among mentions on the list include Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Roots Natural Kitchen and Mezeh Mediterranean Grill. Watch further to see what made the top of their lists.
“The Free Lance Advice Podcast” is here with another edition this week. Further in detail this episode, co-hosts Fernanda López and Kit Schroder share their best personal advice.Topics range from getting the “ick” from men, to finding out how to get a date to formal, all the way to how to handle difficulties with roommates.The duo provide their best advice based off their personal experiences and hope to provide useful insight to their viewers.
“Do You Make Music” is back with another edition this week, this time with a new segment.Inspired by The Daily Collegian’s former staff playlist series, host Ayden Herold invites Collegian opinions editor Fernanda Lòpez to share her personal playlist.Within this playlist is everything from Kings of Leon to My Morning Jacket. The duo then talks through Lòpez’s picks and what each piece on the playlist means to her.A link to her playlist can be found at the link below.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YaLISPiCJY4PMDdQTw9BU?si=0_jV5e8yTu29hwP4V_y8xQ&nd=1
Penn State football is now in Week 3 of spring practices, and several Nittany Lions are already standing out in their performance. “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Zach Allen sit down to discuss what they’ve seen at these practices, as well as their thoughts on Pro Day performances.The duo starts off by discussing the depth of the quarterback room, as well as their expectations for who is to start in the quarterback position for the blue and white. With this, they also touch on the performance of KeAndre Lambert-Smith and how he’s now the No. 1 guy among the team’s wide receivers.Finally, Engle and Allen share their thoughts on Penn State’s Pro Day performances and how they compare to years prior.
In this episode of “It’s Not That Deep,” co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky are on a mission to cook a meal for a panel of three judges (The Daily Collegian staffers and friends).The two decide to make a pesto pasta dish with a side of artisan-style bread. In the cooking process, Cykosky overcomes her fear of touching raw chicken, and Estright nearly burns the bread.Food critic and “It’s Not That Deep” producer Alex Osman describes the final dish as “serviceable.”
In the latest episode of “The Free Lance Advice Podcast,” Collegian columnists Gracie Carella and Magdalena Nygard continue to answer Penn Staters’ most pressing questions.The episode covers a variety of topics, with questions ranging from how to make friends in college to deciding whether to have foot enlargement surgery.The duo closes the episode by discussing a viewer’s conundrum about selling their tickets to see Taylor Swift.
The Daily Collegian is here with a new addition to the Collegian Podcast Network. With a focus on local bands, “Do You Make Music?” host Ayden Herold interviews these musicians to hear more about their inspiration and experience in the State College scene.In this first edition of the podcast, Ayden takes time to speak with Bezos BBQ, a punk rock band based in State College.Herold takes time to ask how the band came to be, how each musician got involved with music and what inspires them to create their own work.
Olu Fashanu “could end up being the best offensive lineman in all of college football next year,” according to Collegian football reporter Seth Engle. So, why didn’t he declare for the NFL Draft?In this episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Zach Allen give details on recent media availabilities with Penn State football players Olu Fashanu and Kalen King.The duo explains why Fashanu will stay another year at Penn State and how that decision will affect the offensive line as a whole.Engle and Allen also touch on the dynamics between new recruits and veteran players as the Penn State football team continues winter workouts.
In this episode of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Andrew Buckman and Joel Haas welcome special guest Shay Ciezki from Penn State’s women’s basketball ahead of the team’s matchup with Minnesota.The Nittany Lions are set to play the Golden Gophers on Wednesday afternoon in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.Buckman and Haas gauge team dynamics heading into the game and strengths throughout the season so far. The duo interview Ciezki on a variety of topics from her role models on the team to her highest number of consecutive free throws.
In the latest episode of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on the biggest and most important guest yet, Penn State women’s hockey star Tessa Janecke, to discuss her team’s outlook ahead of the conference tournament.The podcast duo also asks Janecke about her pregame rituals, questions her knowledge of who the current Nittany Lion mascot is and suggests a 2-on-1 matchup of hockey against the star forward.Haas and Buckman close out the podcast with weekly superlatives.
In Episode 4 of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on men’s basketball beat reporter and typical hockey guy Tyler Millen to talk all things Penn State hoops.After going through headlines from across Nittany Lion sports, the dynamic duo grills Millen about the current state of the basketball squad, specifically its most recent win over Illinois. Millen gives his take on star Jalen Pickett’s career game against the Fighting Illini and his chances to win the John R. Wooden Award.Haas and Buckman close out the podcast by handing out team and player of the week from throughout Penn State Athletics.
In the third episode of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on co-sports editor Sam Woloson to talk all things Penn State baseball.After touching on recent results from around Nittany Lion athletics, the co-hosts question Woloson about everything from his expectations for the baseball team in 2023 to questions about how he thinks it’ll replace MLB fourth-round pick Matt Wood in the lineup.To end the podcast, Haas and Buckman give out team and player of the week, with new winners taking home the coveted awards.
The “It’s Not That Deep” duo (and their unsolicited advice) is back in the HUB-Robeson Center.This week, co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky ask the Penn State population about their plans for Valentine’s Day. They also encourage passing students to share dating pitches to the world.From the four people who are brave enough to talk to the “It’s Not That Deep” crew, it’s clear that love is in the air.
In 2023, “It’s Not That Deep” co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky plan to leave plenty of their issues and struggles behind.In their usual fashion, Estright and Cykosky took submissions from viewers on what struggles they plan to leave behind in 2022. The podcast duo then wrote all of the submissions on plates as a way to physically represent everything their viewers deal with.By the end of the episode, the co-hosts head outside and smash the plates as a symbol of them “breaking up” with 2022. With the new year comes a new dedication to self-love and personal growth for the podcasters and their viewers.
After a bit of a hiatus, “Been There, Done That Podcast” co-hosts Sarah Pellis and Lindsey Sauerhaft return for a new addition of the podcast.The duo share what they’ve been up to the past few weeks and go through all of the activities in February that Penn State students participate in to keep busy.They start by sharing their personal experiences with THON and State Patty’s Day, as well as their anticipation for spring break and graduation in just a few short months.
In the latest edition of the “The Free Lance Advice Podcast,” opinions staffers Braden Dyreson and Olivia Woodring continue with the theme of answering viewer advice submissions.The episode heavily involves pet- and animal-related advice, with questions ranging from how to take care of a baby goat to how to address the horse girl lifestyle.The duo then finishes out with answering how to be your most authentic self despite others’ expectations.
With Penn State defensive line coach John Scott Jr. headed to the NFL, the Nittany Lions will need a new coach heading into spring practice.In this episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Spencer Ripchik dive into Scott’s departure and what it will mean for the defensive line room, and they give predictions on who might fill the opening.The duo also discusses Penn State football’s addition of 4-star linebacker Kari Jackson to the 2024 recruiting class.Looking forward, Engle and Ripchik weigh players who have potential to improve their draft stock at the 2023 NFL Combine.
The Daily Collegian Podcast Network welcomes its newest addition, “The Free Lance Advice Podcast.” Hosted by Collegian columnists, co-hosts will offer their best advice to student-submitted questions.To kick off the series, columnists Kit Schroder and Ella Castronuovo share their best advice on personal relationships.The duo covers everything from “homie-hoppers” to “thirsting” over crushes, along with other personalized questions.
Penn State football held its first press conference since the Rose Bowl this past week. “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Spencer Ripchik took the time to discuss all things mentioned in the meeting.A large portion of discussion is allocated to Penn State’s most recent hiring addition, wide receiver’s coach Marques Hagans. The duo goes into his experience and what they believe he can bring to the table.Engle and Ripchik also talk about new potential leaders for the team and the exceptions for the team’s secondary.
A proper work-life balance? Never heard of her.Well, that’s probably not what students want to hear when seeking personal life advice, but it’s what “It’s Not That Deep” co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky are able to offer. The duo took to the HUB-Robeson Center to share similar unsolicited advice to their fellow Penn Staters.Work-life balance wasn’t the only thing discussed, with topics ranging from personal relationships to schoolwork. But at the end of the day, this advice may not be the best route because it’s not that deep.
In Episode 2 of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman welcome on Daily Collegian men’s hockey reporter Joe Tuman ahead of the blue and white’s road matchup with No. 7 Ohio State.The co-hosts ask Tuman what’s gone wrong in a slump of sorts for the unit, including Michigan’s recent sweep of Guy Gadowsky and company in Ann Arbor. Tuman is also questioned about his skating abilities and who he thinks would make the best brawler on the men’s hockey team.To end the podcast, the hosting duo gives out team and player of the week from across Penn State Athletics.
In the first episode of The Daily Collegian’s new sports podcast, “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on Penn State wrestling reporter Zach Allen ahead of the Nittany Lions’ matchup with No. 2 Iowa in the Bryce Jordan Center.The co-hosts first dive into headlines from around Penn State Athletics before asking Allen about everything from Nick Lee vs. Gary Steen to how he’d react if Max Dean put him in his signature bow and arrow.The two end the podcast by giving superlatives, including best team, player and play of the week throughout Penn State Athletics.
Penn State is already beginning to gain recruits from the class of 2025, and among the first includes 4-star offensive tackle Jaelyne Matthews.“The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Zach Allen talk more on what Matthews’ commitment means for Penn State’s offensive line and the overall 2025 class.The duo continues to go in depth on the heavy recruiting for the offensive line, as well as the latest hiring additions to Penn State’s recruiting team.
In this episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Spencer Ripchik welcome special guest, 247Sports Virginia beat writer Jacquie Franciulli.With the recent news of former Virginia wide receivers coach Marques Hagans replacing Tyler Stubblefield for Penn State football, the three had much to discuss about the new hire.Franciulli shares her experience covering Hagans, his players at Virginia and the impact of his coaching since 2013.Following their call with Franciulli, Engle and Ripchik debrief their initial thoughts on Hagans and what he brings to the table for Penn State.
Seth Engle is joined by new “The 1-0 Podcast” co-host Zach Allen to discuss pressing updates following Penn State’s victory at the Rose Bowl.Engle and Allen discuss the recent news of Taylor Stubblefield parting ways with Penn State football and how a new coach could impact team performance.The two analyze season performances from former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas and former Florida State wide receiver Malik McClain, and how they could affect Penn State’s offense.They close the episode with opinions on Penn State’s strongest positional unit and team question marks with the loss of Stubblefield.
“Been There, Done That” co-hosts Sarah Pellis and Lindsey Sauerhaft start their semester debut strong by reflecting on their last sylly week as Penn State students.The duo also takes the time to reflect on their winter break and express anticipation for this semester’s spring break in March.But aside from breaks, Pellis and Sauerhaft discuss their classes this semester, as well as address some conflicts they’ve faced when scheduling courses.
In 2023, “It’s Not That Deep” co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky plan to leave plenty of their issues and struggles behind.In their usual fashion, Estright and Cykosky took submissions from viewers on what struggles they plan to leave behind in 2022. The podcast duo then wrote all of the submissions on plates as a way to physically represent everything their viewers deal with.By the end of the episode, the co-hosts head outside and smash the plates as a symbol of them “breaking up” with 2022. With the new year comes a new dedication to self-love and personal growth for the podcasters and their viewers.
The “It’s Not That Deep” podcast has reached its season finale for this fall semester. Co-hosts Phoebe Cykosky and Olivia Estright reflect on their semesters and describe what their finals weeks are going to look like.Cykosky brings a point to the conversation, saying how classes actually related to your major “are that deep,” meaning they’re important. Her co-host Estright agrees.Besides the topic of finals and the end of the semester, the duo also have an in-depth conversation about one of their top shows right now, the Netflix series “BoJack Horseman,” and how they think they can relate it to their day-to-day life.
As anticipation builds for a Penn State Rose Bowl, “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Max Ralph and Seth Engle dive into expectations for Penn State football at the Jan. 2 game against Utah.December will be a busy month for the Nittany Lions, with the transfer portal having been opened on Monday.With hundreds of players already entering the transfer portal, Ralph and Engle share their thoughts on the biggest areas of need from the transfer portal for Penn State.The duo touches on some “proven names” who could be prospects for Penn State’s roster in 2023, closing the episode with updates on the 2023 class of high school recruits.
As finals week is right around the corner and winter break so close you can feel it, “Been There, Done That” co-hosts Lindsey Sauerhaft and Sarah Pellis take time to just sit down and review their Spotify Wrapped for this year.The duo start their time by discussing their Thanksgiving breaks and sharing their excitement for the upcoming winter break. Then, Sauerhaft and Pellis share their top artists and music for the year.Ranging from Drake to Lana Del Rey, there’s plenty of variety within in their music tastes.
Penn State’s regular season has officially come to a close, and there’s plenty of updates in the college football realm.“The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph start off by discussing the College Football Playoff’s 12-team expansion for the 2024 season and what that will mean for the Nittany Lions.The duo also go into detail as to why they believe Penn State may be picked for the Rose Bowl over Ohio State and who people can expect to see on the field in that potential game.Finally, Engle and Ralph analyze who they believe will return to Beaver Stadium next year and how that will further set this program up for success.
Co-hosts Phoebe Cykosky and Olivia Estright are back for another edition of the “It’s Not That Deep” podcast.The duo covers a wide range of topics in this episode, from sporting events to the World Cup to “cuffing” season.Cykosky and Estright take the time to put into perspective how important it is to not let your emotions get the best of you and not take everything you see on social media to heart because, at the end of the day, it’s not that deep.
With Penn State’s season quickly reaching its end, the Nittany Lions can expect to have a nice wrap up to their play this year. ‘The 1-0 podcast’ co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph both expect the upcoming matchup against Rutgers to be a “blowout” win for the Nittany Lions.Engle comments that this game against the Scarlet Knights will help the blue and white put some ‘finishing touches’ on the season, helping guide them to a final 10 wins. With a record like this, the duo thinks the team has a shot at a big-time bowl game.Engle and Ralph also comment on the Nittany Lions’ persistent performance this season, and how, despite typical season struggles, the team continues to get better, and players who have stepped up have excelled in their roles.
Following a strong victory against Indiana on the road last week, Penn State football is continually showing its strength and improvements for this season.Co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph talk in more detail on the team’s performance this season, with Engle stating that the Nittany Lions are exactly the team they were expected to be this season. Engle adds on this by stating that although the blue and white has been strong this season, it’s not yet at an elite level, which Engle claims is when a team is still able to successfully perform using its reserves.Overall, the duo is expecting a good showing at home this week as Penn State continues to find its groove this season.
In preparation for the upcoming holiday break, ‘Been There, Done That’ co-hosts Sarah Pellis and Lindsey Sauerhaft talk in more detail about the food-centric holiday, Thanksgiving.The duo cover everything from their favorite Thanksgiving foods, their memories associated with the fall holiday and family traditions they participate in this time of year.Pellis and Sauerhaft finish off by asking each other some fun, Thanksgiving-themed trivia to get themselves in the spirit for the holiday.
As Penn State’s game against Indiana approaches, “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Max Ralph and Seth Engle start by addressing the buzz surrounding the future of the starting quarterback position.The two analyze a change in discourse from James Franklin and what this might mean for Drew Allar for the remainder of the season.Ralph and Engle give a quick overview of the upcoming matchup against Indiana and each of their score predictions for the game.
With the recent release of Penn State’s 2023 football schedule, co-hosts Max Ralph and Seth Engle kick off this week’s episode by sharing their outlooks on next season for the Nittany Lions.The pair assesses Ohio State’s season performance up to this point and qualifies what Penn State will need to do to hold off Ohio State this Saturday.Ralph and Engle give their score predictions and final remarks about the upcoming game.
Keeping friendships in college can be tough, and “It’s Not That Deep” co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky address this view in this episode.The duo returns to viewer submissions for this video, and they both apply their own insight to others’ “It’s Not That Deep” moments. Friendship is a big theme in this episode, with Estright and Cykosky using their own experiences to help others.Estright also makes note of the difficulty of keeping friendships throughout college due to the rapid changes throughout one’s four years. But, she says it’s OK for those friendships to change and even drop, because at the end of the day, it’s not that deep.
In a special edition of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph sit down with college football enthusiast Ben Chase.Chase is currently on a quest to road trip to 70 college football games this season. His most recent destination was in Happy Valley for the annual White Out.Chase added more on how he got into this adventure and his experiences in each game he’s attended so far this season.
In this week's episode of the "Been There, Done That" podcast, our costumed co-hosts Sarah Pellis and Lindsey Sauerhaft start by catching up on recent events around campus.The duo dives into several discussions about Halloween, including their most memorable childhood Halloween costumes and their plans for the holiday this year.Pellis and Sauerhaft close the conversation talking about their biggest fears and wishing everyone a happy Halloween season.
Penn State has a big week coming up with the 2022 White Out against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph start off by discussing the Nittany Lions’ rough loss against Michigan last week.The duo builds off of this by discussing Drew Allar’s performance after stepping in for an injured Sean Clifford in Michigan. They discuss more about how Penn State’s program is doing this season and how it fares against Ohio and Michigan.They finish off by previewing who they anticipate to see on the field against the Golden Gophers this Saturday, as well as give their score predictions.
Coming back for their second official episode, ‘It’s Not That Deep’ co-hosts Phoebe Cykosky and Olivia Estright take time to go over form submissions from viewers.Submissions from social media include accounts of viewers’ “it’s not that deep” moments from their own lives. Cykosky and Estright take the time to offer their own insight and opinions on their viewers’ life experiences.The duo encourage their viewers to continue to submit their “it’s not that deep” moments, and Estright also hopes their viewers continue to keep “living, laughing and loving.”
In the second episode of the “Been There, Done That” podcast, co-hosts Sarah Pellis and Lindsey Sauerhaft share stories from Labor Day weekend 2021 when their college friend group solidified.The two traveled to Philadelphia for the Made in America music festival and built friendships throughout the weekend from sleeping on the floor together to dancing in mosh pits.Pellis tells a comedic anecdote about how she believed their friends started a trend for music festivals across the country.Sauerhaft and Pellis end by reflecting on their experience and talking about how great friendships are formed.
Coming back after a bye week, “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Max Ralph and Seth Engle evaluate the Nittany Lions’ performance this season and analyze what can be taken away from it so far. Their conclusion: not much.Ralph and Engle were both confident that the upcoming matchup against the Wolverines will be a tough game for the blue and white. The duo comments on how consistency will be needed in this game, and as much as one fumble could cost the game for either side.Finally, the co-hosts wrap up the episode by giving their score predictions for the upcoming away game, in which they both agreed on a close game of 27-24 Michigan.
The Daily Collegian introduces a new podcast to the network, "It's Not That Deep." Hosted by Collegian editors Phoebe Cykosky and Olivia Estright, the duo will share stories and advice on how they strive to approach their daily lives as Penn State students less seriously.
In their first episode, Cykosky and Estright share stories about when they first came to the realization that "nothing really matters."
The two talk about several experiences before coming to college and how the lessons they learned still hold true today. To finish the episode, Estright gives an overview of what to expect from the series in coming episodes.
The Daily Collegian introduces a new podcast to the network, “Been There, Done That.” Hosted by seniors Sarah Pellis and Lindsey Sauerhaft, the Collegian reporters will reflect on their experiences during their time at Penn State. In their opening episode, the duo share their first time meeting each other. Pellis and Sauerhaft were in the same dorm hall their sophomore year at University Park, and since then, they have remained close friends. The girls share a fun story of the first time they hung out with each other, reflecting on the hike and dinner they went to with fellow friends back in their sophomore year.
In this week's episode of "The 1-0 Podcast," co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph cover everything Penn State football heading into Saturday’s game against Northwestern.
Engle and Ralph give an overview of Northwestern’s season thus far and how they expects the Wildcats to perform against Penn State’s defense.
The duo also considers how Penn State’s upcoming bye week could benefit the Nittany Lions before facing three tough conference opponents throughout the month of October.
In this week’s episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph dive into their expectations for Penn State football leading into Saturday’s game against Central Michigan.
Engle starts by praising the Nittany Lions’ run performance at Auburn, discussing the question of whether the high-scoring run game against Ohio was just a fluke. Ralph adds further commentary on the run game and his hopes for the wide receiver corps against the Chippewas.
The duo ends the episode by giving predictions for the upcoming Central Michigan game and how second-string players might effect the game's final score.
Leading into the Week 3 matchup against Auburn, “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph share their thoughts on the importance of this game for Penn State football’s momentum this season.
The duo also discuss the Nittany Lions’ defensive line, which hasn’t encountered any rush-heavy offenses so far this season. Engle and Ralph then question how Penn State’s defense will fare against one of the “strongest rushing attacks in the country.”
They conclude the episode with their score predictions for this game, each favoring a three-point spread for a Penn State win.
In this week’s episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph take time to review Penn State’s performance at Purdue, as well as provide expectations for the home opener against Ohio.
Engle explains that what stood out most to him in the Nittany Lions against the Boilermakers was their ability to fight back and win, as well as the depth in their defense. Ralph adds on this by commending Penn State for coming back from playing “not great football.”
The duo closes out by giving predictions for Ohio. Engle and Ralph don’t believe this game should be overthought, as they don’t believe Ohio’s offense will be able to break Penn State’s defense. They also provide their score predictions for the upcoming game.
Before Penn State’s season opener against Purdue, “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph give a season preview and provide their predictions for the Nittany Lions’ record this season. The duo begins by giving their opinions on how Penn State’s matchup against Purdue will go and how the Boilermakers’ weakened offense will fair against the blue and white’s strong defense. They add on this by explaining how Penn State’s offensive line and middle linebacker position will need to step up this season to support the team. Engle and Ralph also explain how the team will need to win at least one game in the three-game stretch with Central Michigan, Michigan and Ohio State in order to set up for success. At the end, both hosts share their optimism for the Nittany Lions this season.
In their second to last set of position previews, “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph focus on running backs and quarterbacks. Engle and Ralph discuss their predictions on who will be the starting running back as Thursday’s game against Purdue nears. They address the buzz surrounding Nick Singleton and review Keyvone Lee's track record as starting running back. The co-hosts end their conversation evaluating Sean Clifford’s field potential as a fourth-year starter for the Nittany Lions.
In the latest edition of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph dive into the details shared at James Franklin’s first press conference of the regular 2022-23 season. The duo gave a “rapid react” to the notes made by Franklin, sharing their thoughts on the decisions made for starters in positions such as punter, middle linebacker and defensive ends. They also touch back on wide receivers and note the potential and strength of that room this year. Engle also added his thoughts on freshman Drew Allar being named the backup quarterback for starter Sean Clifford and what that means for redshirt-freshman quarterback Christian Veilleux’s time at Penn State.
With just a few days before the Nittany Lions’ first game of the season, “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph break down Penn State’s defensive line previews for the 2022-23 season. Engle and Ralph review the defensive pain points from last season, predict which players will be starters on the defensive line and identify players to watch heading into Thursday’s game at Purdue. Our hosts close the episode by assessing Nick Tarburton as a possible “X-factor” this season, having potential to be a powerful pass rusher.
Leading up to the beginning of the season, “The 1-0 Podcast” hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph continue their position previews. In this week’s edition, the duo goes more in depth on Penn State’s pass catchers. Engle and Ralph discuss how the team will look after the loss of Jahan Dotson and which wide receivers are standing out for the upcoming season. Our co-hosts finish out by discussing the versatility of the Nittany Lions’ tight end room and the improved “offensive weapons” from the 2021 season.
In the latest episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph talk more in depth about Penn State football’s secondary. The duo adds more on the potential of current players, as well as the notable accomplishments of the true freshmen who have already taken the field. Engle and Ralph finish out by giving their predictions for the current players in the secondary.
From adjustments in eligibility rules to coaching staffs, plenty of changes have taken place in Penn State football since former linebacker Brandon Bell took the field. Co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph sit down in an exclusive interview with Bell to talk in more detail about recent recruits and the potential of current linebackers for the Nittany Lions. Bell also comments on his own personal experiences visiting the team in recent years, as well as his record predictions for the team this year.
In this week's episode of "The 1-0 Podcast," co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph talk more on Penn State football's latest 4-star commits, Ta'Mere Robinson and Tony Rojas.
The duo discusses what the two linebackers can bring to the team and what they can expect to see out of them this season.
Engle and Ralph also touch on Penn State's offensive line recruiting class, calling it one of the best in the country.
This week in “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph react to Penn State football landing another recruit from Alabama in 4-star safety DaKaari Nelson.
Nelson committed just four days after defensive end TJ Parker, another Alabama native, announced his own commitment to the Nittany Lions.
The two then discuss the formation of “Success With Honor,” an NIL collective geared toward Penn State student-athletes, and how it can benefit recruiting going forward.
This week in “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph take a look at Penn State football’s 2023 recruiting class. The duo discuss the importance of 4-star defensive lineman TJ Parker’s recent commitment before taking a look at which players they expect to commit next. With the future looking bright for the Nittany Lions, the two share their thoughts on the impact that out-of-state recruiting has had.
This week in the newly rebranded “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph take a look at Penn State football’s current roster. The duo first react to the announcement of new jersey numbers for the incoming class of players and discuss the history of wearing No. 11. They then share some names of whom they feel are overlooked heading into the 2022 season, including linebacker Curtis Jacobs and quarterback Beau Pribula.
In the latest installment of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Max Ralph and Seth Engle discuss the latest news from coach James Franklin regarding NIL deals and recruiting strategies. Engle and Ralph also touch base on how college football’s market is changing and is now evolving to be controlled by fans. The duo also reports on player performances during summer practices, as well as discuss their expectations for players in the upcoming fall season.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two reflect on men’s volleyball’s early exit in the EIVA Tournament and failure to receive an NCAA Tournament bid. They then go on to present their end-of-year awards across all Penn State sports, including their coach and player of the year.
In this edition of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph sit down to preview Penn State’s upcoming Blue-White game. The two share their players to watch, including true freshmen Nick Singleton and Drew Allar alongside transfer wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley. They also discuss a potential transfer portal target in Eric Gentry and whether or not he could help the Nittany Lions’ linebacker room.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two then play a game of “buy or sell” before Spencer shares his ranking of the most dominant athletes across current Penn State teams.
In this edition of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Seth Engle and Max Ralph sit down to discuss recent Penn State football news, including defensive end Zuriah Fisher’s season-ending injury. With the recent announcement of Maryland transfer Demeioun Robinson coming to Happy Valley, the duo look ahead to where else the Nittany Lions can strengthen its roster through the transfer portal.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two shared their favorite headlines from the past week before bringing on Collegian men’s volleyball reporter Mike White to talk about the Nittany Lions’ success this season and chances of winning a national championship. The duo then finished off the episode by drafting their fantasy basketball starting five from Big Ten mascots.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two shared their favorite headlines from the past week before discussing the struggles that the men’s lacrosse team has faced this season. The duo then finished off the episode by ranking their top-10 favorite college football traditions.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two shared their personal rankings of their favorite Penn State sports venues before being joined by Collegian baseball reporter James Engel to talk about the team’s struggles so far. The duo then finished off the episode with a discussion about the women’s lacrosse team and whether the team will end with a winning record.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two discussed the men’s volleyball team and if it's a serious national title contender. They were then joined by Collegian wrestling reporters Zach Allen and Ben Serfass to recap the recent NCAA Wrestling Championships. Penn State took home the team title along with crowning five individual national champions.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two reflected on how the men’s basketball and hockey teams fared in their respective Big Ten tournaments. They then went on the share their predictions for the upcoming NCAA Wrestling Championships and discussed how the Nittany Lions could capture a 10th national title.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two fill out their bracket predictions ahead of the Big Ten men’s basketball and men’s hockey tournaments. They also give their predictions for the upcoming Big Ten wrestling tournament and share which Nittany Lions they feel like could take home a Big Ten title.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two share their favorite headlines from the past week before Tanyon and Spencer discuss the men’s volleyball team and its performance halfway through the season. They then go on to preview the annual THON Pep Rally and predict which Penn State teams will have the best performances. The duo closes out the episode by assessing the women’s hockey team’s season as it heads into postseason play.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two share their favorite headlines from the past week before they discuss the Winter Olympics and how current and former Nittany Lions are doing. They then go on to play a game of “higher or lower” while previewing men’s basketball’s White Out matchup versus Michigan. The duo closes out the episode by sharing their thoughts on how the Lady Lions have performed so far this season.
Collegian Sports Speak Ep. 41: Reacting to Penn State wrestling’s win over Iowa by The Daily Collegian
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two recount their favorite headlines from the past week before Spencer shares his takeaways from his first time watching Penn State wrestling this season. They then react to men’s volleyball’s recent losses in the Big Ten/Pac-12 Challenge. The duo is also joined by Collegian men’s hockey reporter Andrew Destin to talk about the Nittany Lions’ season and what’s gone right and wrong for the team.
In this week’s episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our Seth Engle and Alexis Yoder discuss former Penn Staters’ NFL performances from this weekend, including Robbie Gould, Miles Sanders and Micah Parsons.
The duo also discusses how Parsons has been performing in his rookie season and how he has already made a name for himself in the Dallas Cowboys franchise.
Engle and Yoder finish out by discussing moves in the Nittany Lions’ coaching staff and winter workouts.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two share their favorite headlines from the past week before Spencer shares his “A-List” of Big Ten women’s basketball teams. They then go on to preview Penn State wrestling’s upcoming meet against Michigan. The duo wraps up the episode by playing a game of “buy or sell” with various Penn State women’s hockey statistics.
In this week’s episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our Seth Engle and Alexis Yoder discuss Penn State’s performance in the Outback Bowl, including Sean Clifford’s disappointing performance without Jahan Dotson. The duo also discusses new defensive coordinator Manny Diaz and what transfers he can bring in from the portal. Engle and Yoder finish out by commenting on the upcoming Junior Day and what positions new recruits will fill on the offensive and defensive lines.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two share their favorite headlines from the past week before breaking down Penn State wrestling and the team’s chances of winning a national championship. The duo wraps up the episode by giving a letter grade to the start of Micah Shrewsberry’s first season as the head coach of Penn State men’s basketball.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two share their favorite headlines from the past week before analyzing the slow start to the season for Penn State men’s basketball. They then go on to play a game of “buy or sell” with different stats related to the women’s basketball team. The duo wraps up the episode by previewing the rest of the season for Penn State men’s hockey.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two share their favorite headlines from the past week before analyzing the start of Penn State wrestling’s season. They then go on to make their own football lineups out of Penn State athletes from other sports. The duo wraps up the episode by previewing the upcoming men’s basketball ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two share their favorite headlines from the past week before reacting to Penn State men’s soccer winning the Big Ten Tournament. They then go on to fill out their own tier list of past and present Big Ten men’s basketball jerseys. The duo wraps up the episode by breaking down the hot start to the women’s basketball season.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two share their favorite headlines from the past week before discussing their biggest takeaways from Cael Sanderson’s season-opening press conference. They then go on to play a game of “buy or sell” with stats related to women’s hockey. The duo wraps up the episode by giving its predictions for the men’s basketball season opener against Youngstown State.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two share their favorite headlines from the past week before debating whether Penn State men’s hockey can make a push for a second Big Ten regular season title. They then go on to play a game of “start, bench, cut” with men’s basketball players and coaches from around the Big Ten. The duo wraps up the episode by previewing Penn State wrestling ahead of its 2021-22 season.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two are joined by Collegian women’s volleyball reporter Joel Neuschwander to discuss how the Nittany Lions have performed through their season so far. They then go on to play a game of "Spencer’s A-List" before predicting the outcome of the upcoming Big Ten women’s soccer tournament.
This week in The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast, co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. The two break down the key factors in the Penn State women’s soccer team’s recent winning streak. They then go on to play a game of "higher or lower" before grading the start to the women’s hockey season.
The Daily Collegian’s Sports Speak Podcast returns this week with a new episode. Co-hosts Tanyon Loose and Spencer Ripchik cover a variety of topics relating to all things Penn State sports. This week, the two debate who Penn State men’s soccer biggest challengers will be in the Big Ten. They also discuss Penn State men’s basketball’s offseason additions ahead of Micah Shrewsberry’s inaugural season as head coach. They also play a game where they assign professions to Penn State coaches if they had to work another job.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our Justin Morganstein and Alexis Yoder discussed the realistic chances of the Buffalo Bills playing home games at Beaver Stadium. The duo also talked about upcoming recruiting classes before previewing Penn State's quarterback room ahead of the 2021 season.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our Justin Morganstein and Alexis Yoder are joined by former Penn State football linebacker and six-time Pro Bowler Tamba Hali. Hali recently signed a one-day contract with the Kansas City Chiefs to officially retire. The former No. 20 overall pick last appeared in 2017 after playing 12 seasons in Kansas City, where he had 596 total tackles to go along with 89.5 sacks as both a defensive end and outside linebacker. The trio discuss Hali’s experience at Penn State, playing for Joe Paterno and Andy Reid, and his famous play, “the fumble.”
In this episode of We Are.. Trying Our Best, James and Braden discuss their summer plans and graduation. The duo also explains why they deserve to be on Saturday Night Live, following Penn State alumnus Keegan-Michael Key's guest appearance on the show. We know you're watching Lorne Michaels.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick preview Penn State football’s offense ahead of the 2021 season.
The two break down each position group and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses before answering whether or not the Nittany Lions have enough offensive talent to compete for a Big Ten title.
In this episode of Sports Speak, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder recap the past week in Penn State sports including wins by both the men’s and women’s soccer teams. The two discuss the women’s team and its nine-game winning streak. The Nittany Lions also recently were crowned Big Ten regular season champions. Collegian men’s soccer reporter Morgan Boll joins the duo to discuss the men’s soccer team’s winning streak. The team is currently 6-1 overall with its regular season finale set for Wednesday at Maryland.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our co-hosts Ben Ferree and Justin Morganstein recap Penn State football’s Pro Day 2021. The duo discusses its takeaways from the event and what the performances mean for each Nittany Lion’s draft stock.
In this episode of Sports Speak, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder recap the past week in Penn State sports. Collegian wrestling reporter Jake Aferiat joins the duo to discuss the Nittany Lions’ success at the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships where Roman Bravo-Young, Aaron Brooks, Nick Lee and Carter Starocci all captured NCAA titles. Then, Collegian men’s basketball reporter Justin Morganstein joins the podcast to talk about the recent hiring of Micah Shrewsberry as the next head coach for the men’s basketball team and what it means for the future of the program.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick are joined by Collegian football reporter Justin Morganstein. The trio discuss the biggest questions surrounding Penn State football heading into spring practice including the running back room, transfer quarterbacks and who will step up as a leader on defense.
In this episode of Sports Speak, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder recap Penn State men’s and women’s basektball and their respective seasons. Penn State men’s basketball failed to make the NIT bracket after a second-round exit in the Big Ten Tournament. The Nittany Lions finished 11-14 on the year. Penn State women’s basketball, in head coach Carolyn Keiger’s second season, finished 9-15. The Lady Lions lost in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament to Michigan State.
In the second episode of the Life ’n Style podcast, our co-hosts Courtney McGinley and Kaleigh Quinnan talk about recent trending topics. The two cover a variety of subjects including Bobby Shmurda, cancel culture and the minimum wage debate.
In this episode of Sports Speak, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder recap the Big Ten wrestling championships. The pair is joined by Collegian wrestling reporters Jake Aferiat and Ben Serfass to discuss Penn State wrestling’s performance over the weekend. Two Nittany Lions, Roman Bravo-Young and Aaron Brooks, won Big Ten titles, and Penn State qualified nine wrestlers in total for the NCAA Tournament.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick are joined by special guest Christian Hackenberg. Hackenberg played three seasons at Penn State, starting all three years, before being drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Hackenberg recently was announced as the new quarterback coach for Winslow Township High School in Atco, New Jersey. The three talk about Hackenberg’s decision to enter the coaching realm, his advice for current Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford and the differences between Bill O’Brien and James Franklin as head coaches.
In this episode of the AWARD-WINNING We Are... Trying Our Best podcast, co-hosts Braden Dyreson and James Langan are joined by Sean Fagan, a special guest from the other side of the Mississippi River. The three discuss modern dating and quiz one another on regional landmarks. Fagan is a sports and opinion writer for The Daily Wildcat based out of the University of Arizona and is a resident of California.
In this episode of Sports Speak, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder recap the past week in Penn State sports, including an upset win for the Penn State women’s basketball team over Ohio State. Collegian wrestling reporter Ben Serfass joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming Big Ten wrestling championships and how the Nittany Lions are looking ahead of the tournament.
In this episode of Sports Speak, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder recap the past week in Penn State sports, including an opening-day loss for Penn State men’s lacrosse. Collegian men’s lacrosse reporter Seth Engle joins the podcast to talk about the team’s struggles in its first matchup against Rutgers and how it needs to replace the gap left by former player Grant Ament.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick are joined by special guest Juwan Johnson. Johnson is currently a member of the New Orleans Saints and previously spent four seasons at Penn State before transferring to Oregon for his final year of college football. The three talk about Johnson’s favorite memories from his playing days at Happy Valley, his time in the NFL and his TikTok fame with his wife.
In this episode of We Are... Trying Our Best, co-hosts Braden Dyreson and James Langan discuss their Valentine's Days, some undervalued holidays and State College weather. Learn about the love lives of your least favorite podcasters. Continuing the new medium of moving images, James and Braden hope to bring a whole new dimension to this great podcast.
In this episode of Sports Speak, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder recap the past week in Penn State sports, including more wins by the Penn State women’s hockey team. Collegian women’s hockey reporter Brooke Steach joins the podcast to talk about the team’s recent success and how it was able to go undefeated at home this season. The Nittany Lions were most recently ranked at No. 8 in the USCHO Coaches Poll.
In the first episode of the Life ’n Style Podcast, our co-hosts Courtney McGinley and Kaleigh Quinnan get to know each other through a series of questions and answers. The two share their thoughts on a variety of topics including TikTok, fashion and Harry Styles. They also reveal their pet peeves and celebrity crushes.
In this episode of Sports Speak, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder recap the past week in Penn State sports, including recent wins by both the men and women’s basketball teams. The pair also discusses the Super Bowl, which featured four former Penn State football players, including Chris Godwin, A.Q. Shipley, Donovan Smith and Stefen Wisniewski.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick recapped Mike Yurcich’s first press conference. The pair also discussed whether they believe the Nittany Lions should look to bring in a quarterback through the transfer portal. Former backup quarterback Will Levis announced his intentions to transfer, leaving the team with only 3 quarterbacks left on the roster for the 2021 season.
In this episode of We Are... Trying Our Best, co-hosts Braden Dyreson and James Langan discuss the unusual start to the spring 2021 semester. James and Braden read some encouraging fan mail from the many listeners of the podcast. In the new medium of moving images, James and Braden hope to bring a whole new dimension to this great podcast.
In this episode of Sports Speak, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder recap the past week in Penn State sports and highlight the recent success of the Penn State women’s basketball team. Collegian wrestling reporter Jake Aferiat joins the podcast to talk about the start of Penn State wrestling’s season and what fans can expect out of the team.
In this episode of “Sports Speak”, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder recap the past week in Penn State sports. Collegian basketball reporter Tanyon Loose joins the duo to talk about the men's basketball’s recent performances against Rutgers and Northwestern and the team's outlook going forward.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, our co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick talk about where Penn State football needs to improve for the 2021 season. The Nittany Lions finished their 2020 season with four straight wins after a disappointing 0-5 start. The pair discusses the impact of recent transfers, returning players and a new offensive coordinator. They also highlight the biggest question marks surrounding the team heading into the 2021 season.
In this week’s episode of The Daily Collegian’s “Friendly Neighborhood Podcast," co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder take an “Attend A Zoom Class To Predict Your College Major" BuzzFeed quiz together. Can Zoom characteristics really tell you what major you are?
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick discuss the battle for the Land Grant Trophy between Penn State and Michigan State. The pair open the episode by talking about Penn State's win over Rutgers last week before discussing the latest news in the Big Ten regarding Week 9 games and Ohio State being deemed eligible for the Big Ten Championship game. The two then finish the episode by discussing the Spartans and what the Nittany Lions should expect Saturday afternoon.
On this episode of "We Are... Trying Our Best," James and Braden send seasons greetings to their listeners. They discuss the end of 2020, weird holiday movies and their favorite holiday songs around the ol' yule log. James and Braden may not be the most festive, but they try their best in this holiday special.
Now that most students have returned home from Penn State, what are students to do? Hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder have some ideas for you. Listen in — no one knows how long this pandemic is going to last, and you might as well pick up some helpful tips to keep you sane.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick preview Penn State's game Saturday against Iowa. The Nittany Lions enter the contest with a 0-4 record, looking to avoid their first 0-5 start to a season in program history. Iowa sits at 2-2 on the year after winning by a combined margin of 70 points.
This week's episode of "We Are Trying Our Best" is the Thanksgiving special! Co-hosts Braden Dyreson and James Langan discuss their plans for the upcoming holiday. Also, which family member would they uninvite from Thanksgiving dinner, and what are they thankful for this year?
In this week’s episode of The Daily Collegian’s “Friendly Neighborhood Podcast”, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder took a "Which Disney Princess are you?" BuzzFeed quiz together. Who wouldn't want to know which Disney princess they are?
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick are joined by the Washington Times' Andy Kostka to preview Penn State football's matchup against Maryland. The Nittany Lions are looking for their first win of the young season, while the Terps are looking to build off their overtime victory against Minnesota last week.
On this week’s episode of We Are...Trying Our Best, co-hosts James Langan and Braden Dyreson welcome Collegian sports editor Jake Aferiat to talk about politics in a way only they could. Aferiat is a senior majoring in political science and digital and print journalism. He hopes to one day run for Congress.From serious to nonsensical, this episode features hot takes and high stakes. Listen as the trio tries not to offend anyone!
Collegian Football Podcast, Episode 70: Can Penn State football upset Ohio State? by The Daily Collegian
In this week’s episode of The Daily Collegian’s “Friendly Neighborhood Podcast”, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder talk about how they have dealt with the coronavirus pandemic and how the pandemic has affected the Penn State campus. They also discuss their hopes and aspirations for the spring semester. Could we possibly erase in-person classes at 8 and 9 a.m.?
Collegian Football Podcast, Episode 69: A long awaited trip to Indiana by The Daily Collegian
On this week's episode of We Are... Trying Our Best, Braden and James are joined by Evan Patrick and Ben Ferree, the hosts of the Collegian Football Podcast. With Penn State football returning this weekend, James, Braden, Evan and Ben discuss the upcoming seasons and tell the stories of their time as football reporters. James and Braden try their best to record this football podcast.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick preview the Nittany Lions defense ahead of the 2020 season. The pair looks at each position group and its strengths and weaknesses as Penn State looks to return to the Big Ten Championship game this fall. The two discuss the loss of Micah Parsons as well as what other players are expected to take on bigger roles this season for Brent Pry's group.
In this week’s special edition episode of The Daily Collegian’s Friendly Neighborhood Podcast, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder are joined by Gary Abdullah, the assistant dean for diversity and inclusion at the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. Abdullah talks about the Black Lives Matter movement, why diversity work is important and what people of color can get out of an institution like Penn State.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick previewing the Nittany Lions offense ahead of the 2020 season. The pair looks at each position group and its strengths and weakness as Penn State looks to return to the Big Ten Championship game. The pair also discusses new offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca and what he could bring to the Penn State program in his first season.
On this week's episode of "We Are...Trying Our Best," co-hosts James Langan and Braden Dyreson discuss how Penn State students are breaking coronavirus protocols. The duo held a stakeout in the HUB-Robeson Center to catch the rule breakers. This may not be the top podcast out there, but they are trying their best.
Who knows the true impact of the coronavirus on the world? Are there any benefits coming out of using Zoom? In this week’s episode of The Daily Collegian’s “Friendly Neighborhood Podcast”, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder are joined by associate professor of sound design Curtis Craig to answer those questions, talk about teaching classes during the coronavirus pandemic and discuss the virus' impact on the theatre industry.
In this week's episode, co-hosts James Langan and Braden Dyreson interview their former boss and Collegian editor-in-chief Elena Rose. Rose discusses what her life has been like post-graduation and her experience working at a downtown State College bar. Furthermore, she talks about how she recently broke her toe with a 165 pound keg at work.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick discuss the latest news surrounding the Big Ten’s decision to play football this fall. The two open the episode by discussing what changed to allow the conference to vote to play and reverse its previous decision from Aug. 11. The two then preview Penn State’s schedule and highlight the biggest games including Ohio State on Oct. 31. The pair then concludes the episode by discussing the potential of Micah Parsons opting back in and playing for the Nittany Lions this fall.
In this week’s episode of The Daily Collegian’s “Friendly Neighborhood Podcast”, co-hosts Jared Smith and Alexis Yoder share fun activities to do in and around State College. Some of the suggested activities include hiking up Mt. Nittany and going to play miniature golf. Smith and Yoder finish the episode with a game of ‘would you rather’ relating to the recent announcement of the return of Big Ten football.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick are joined by former Penn State and NFL defensive lineman Brandon Noble.
The episode opens by discussing the latest new surrounding the Big Ten’s decision to not play football this fall and how Noble is handling the coronavirus pandemic as a high school football coach.
Then, Noble discusses the Bright Spot Cafe and the work he has done with the community to donate meals to essential workers throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick continue their rewatch series with the 2018 meeting between the Nittany Lions and Indiana. The 33-28 victory for Penn State came after the Nittany Lions dropped two straight games. The game featured a number of crucial special teams plays and ultimately Trace McSorley did enough to give Penn State the victory. The pair then conclude the episode by discussing the importance of this game in the 2018 season and what we will miss from not seeing these two teams square off in 2020.
In this episode of We Are...Trying Our Best, co-hosts James Langan and Braden Dyreson welcomes everyone to a new season of their podcast. Both are back in State College and expressed their concerns on returning to campus. However, the dynamic duo promises more guests and better content for the upcoming season. Maybe they’ll fail but they’re trying their best.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick rewatch the 2010 meeting between Penn State and Northwestern, better known as Joe Paterno’s 400th victory. The pair discuss the game, including a big performance from Matt McGloin and a pair of Penn State running backs. The two then conclude the episode by discussing the legacy of the game and how Penn State closed out the 2010 season.
In this week's episode, co-hosts James Langan and Braden Dyreson reflect on their summers before returning to University Park. They talk about the creation of the podcast, Gordon Ramsey's descendants, and of course Taco Bell. They might not of had the best summer but they did try their best.
In this episode of "We Are... Trying Our Best,” co-hosts James Langan and Braden Dyreson talk to former Collegian reporter, Michael Sneff. After graduating in spring 2020, Sneff started searching for a job. After months of job interviews and rejections, Sneff successfully landed a job at Fox 46 News in Charlotte, North Carolina. The conversation continues with Sneff recollecting his time at Penn State and getting food poisoning at THON.
Host Ashley Hayford sits down with Daily Collegian reporter Megan Swift to talk through the hardships students face being moved from Eastview Terrace. From parking passes to extra furniture, what will Swift’s and hundreds of other students’ living situations look like this fall?
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick discuss the latest news regarding the status of the college football season. The episode opens with the pair discussing the Big Ten's new schedule, before discussing Penn State's decision to have no fans in attendance at games this fall. Ferree and Patrick then discuss the decision of players to opt out of the upcoming season and the unity groups that have been formed by athletes due to health and safety concerns regarding playing football this fall.
In this week's episode, host Lilly Riddle interviewed Mike Pipe, the chair of Centre County's Board of Commissioners, about what the upcoming general election will look like in Pennsylvania. From a surge in mail-in voting to common voter mistakes, here's what you need to know this November to cast an informed vote in State College.
In this week's episode of We Are...Trying Our Best, co-host James and Braden talk to their former Collegian news assistant editor Lauren Fox. Fox remained in State College to work at AccuWeather after graduating in fall 2019. The hosts ask her questions about her job, being a Penn State alum and living in State College. James and Braden aren't great interviewers but they try their best.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick discuss all of the latest new surrounding the coronavirus and college football returning this fall. The pair open the episode by talking about Penn State's coronavirus testing results, before talking about how the MLB's recent coronavirus outbreak could impact college football season. The pair then close the episode by discing the plans released by the ACC and SEC for a college football season this fall.
In this episode of "We Are...Trying Our Best" James and Braden discusses the changes and additions they'd want to see with the Penn State Go app. Additionally, they talk about what working on-campus might look like this upcoming semester. The unforeseeable future might include residential assistants replacing Coach Franklin's assistant coaches.
In this episode of "We Are.. Trying Our Best," future versions of co-hosts James and Braden travel back in time from the year 2024 to the present. They give news reports of the future, which has no Taco Bells, an entire continent of TikTok and Kanye West as president. James and Braden don't time travel well, but they try their best.
Co-hosts Lilly Riddle and Ashley Hayford share their continuing questions and concerns regarding Penn State’s “Back to State” plan. From Eastview Terrace isolation spaces to on-campus dining, the pair also share their opinions on what the university should consider.
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In this week's episode James and Braden talk to former Collegian reporter Connor Donlon. Connor, James, and Braden discuss returning to campus, lemons, and Kanye West's presidential bid. They might not have a good conversation but they try their best.
Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour announced that if any fans are allowed in Beaver Stadium for football games this fall, it is likely that only season ticket holders will be allowed in.
In this week's episode, James and Braden discuss how to watch a Penn State football game next semester. They might not have the greatest ideas, but they try their best.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick discuss the latest press conference from Penn State's Athletic Director Sandy Barbour. The pair highlight the main points from her media appearance including the status of fans at Beaver Stadium and Penn State's new coronavirus policies.
In this episode of "We Are ... Trying Our Best" Braden and James guess how on-campus students will adjust in the fall. Due to the coronavirus pandemic students have to follow safety guidelines. The hosts talk about the difficulties of social distancing on campus, the death of Taco Bell and frat parties they were totally invited to.
This episode is a satire which the hosts are giving bad advice to incoming freshmen. In this week's episode of We Are… Trying Our Best, James and Braden try to to give good advice to freshmen, discuss hypothetical creamery flavors and search for the Joe PA statue.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick are joined by former Penn State and NFL linebacker Michael Mauti. In the interview, Mauti discusses his Penn State career, including memories of the 2012 season following the NCAA sanctions placed on the program. Then, Mauti discusses his NFL career and scoring in the Super Dome for his hometown New Orleans Saints. Finally, the interview concludes with Mauti talking about the number of projects he is currently working on in his life after football.
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In this week's episode of "We Are...Trying Our Best," James and Braden talks about what they are and are not excited for returning to Penn State. Penn State recently announced on-campus work and learning will resume for fall 2020. James and Braden discuss about syllabus week, the HUB, incoming freshmen and more.
In this week’s episode of "We Are...Trying Our Best", James and Braden look at their own alternate timeline that guesses how the Spring 2020 semester would have gone had classes never have been strictly online. They share hypothetical headlines of what might have happen. They talk about changing Penn State's mascot, Taco Bell replacing Burger King in the HUB, a non-virtual graduation and more.
In the latest episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-host Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick discuss a number of recent topics surrounding Penn State and the rest of college football. The pair open the episode by talking about the Nittany Lions return to campus on June 8 for voluntary workouts. The pair also discuss recent updates on two of Penn State's non-conference opponents and their plans for college football in the fall. Following this, the two discuss how Penn State has been involved and active in the protests and speaking out against racial injustice following the death of George Floyd on May 25.Then the two wrap-up the episode with a fun segment about which Penn State football players would make the best soccer players.
In the first ever episode of the Daily Collegian's weekly news podcast, co-hosts Lilly Riddle and Ashley Hayford discuss the difficulties recent Penn State graduates are facing as they enter one of the worst job markets since the Great Depression. Internships and entry-level jobs have been canceled, the unemployment rate is the highest it has been in decades, and some international students even risk having to leave the country if they don't find work in the U.S. within three months. We talked to assistant teaching professor of economics James Tierney and class of 2020 graduate Raghav Bansal about the uncertainties that lie ahead, and what students can do to prepare for them.
"We Are... Trying Our Best" is a weekly Daily Collegian podcast hosted by James Langan and Braden Dyreson.
They try their best to have a humorous conversation about the news and current events.
James and Braden discuss national, Penn State, State College or even weird stuff they find on the internet. "We Are... Trying Our Best" may not be the best podcast out there, but at least they're trying.
In the first episode, they'll be talking about summer activities after quarantine.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick rewatch the 2006 Orange between Joe Paterno led Penn State and Bobby Bowden led Florida State. Paterno won the 3OT battle between the two winningest coaches in college football that was full of mistakes and missed field goals. After breaking down the game, the pair talks about how much college football has changed in the years since this game was played.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick take a look back at the 2009 Rose Bowl, where a career day from Mark Sanchez led the Pete Carroll led USC Trojans past Joe Paterno's Penn State team. The pair talk about the mistake filled game by the Nittany Lions against one of the top teams in the country. At halftime, Evan Patrick takes a look at the breaking news in the sports world on Jan. 1, 2009 and eventually the pair concludes the episode by talking about the legacy of the game.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick rewatch and breakdown the 2013 White Out in which Penn State defeated Michigan 43-40 in a 4OT thriller. After discussing all the action from the Allen Robinson catch, to numerous interceptions; the pair talks about the legacy this game has left behind in State College.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick discuss a wide range of Penn State football topics. The pair first discuss the latest news surrounding the college football season. Then, the two discuss the recent recruiting surge by Penn State. Following that they talk some question marks on the offensive and defensive side of the ball that face the Nittany Lions.
Collegian managing editor Tyler King and basketball editor Caleb Wilfinger discuss why Penn State fans should appreciate the current men's basketball team and look ahead at the rest of the Nittany Lions' Big Ten schdedule
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs preview the Cotton Bowl from Dallas. The pair talk about the matchups between Penn State and Memphis as well as the coaching turnover between the two teams. They then discuss the new hire of Kirk Ciarrocca as the new offensive coordinator at Penn State. Following that the pair, give their predictions for the final game of the 2019 season For Penn State.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs react to Penn State's selection to the Cotton Bowl. The Nittany Lions will take on No. 17 Memphis. The pair argue whether Penn State was fairly placed in the bowl game or whether the Nittany Lions deserved to be in the Rose Bowl over Wisconsin. After that, the two talk about the current system in college football and what things need to be changed in order for the selection process for bowl games to be better.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs break down Penn State's 27-6 victory over Rutgers. The pair discuss the offensive performance from the Nittany Lions without starting quarterback Sean Clifford. The two then move onto the disappointing effort by the Penn State defense. Then the pair discusses this 10 win season in more detail before moving onto potential bowl destinations for the Nittany Lions.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs are joined by Bill Landis, an Ohio State football and basketball reporter for The Athletic. The episode opens with an interview with Landis as they preview Ohio State on both sides of the ball. Then, Ferree and Jacobs discuss the matchup from Penn State's point of view and if the Nittany Lions can potentially pull off the upset.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs are joined by Caleb Coffman of the Indiana Daily Student. The episode opens with the Coffman interview as the trio talk all things Indiana as the Hoosiers are off to a surprising 7-2. After the interview, Ferree and Jacobs discuss the most recent College Football Playoff rankings and Penn State's spot at No. 9.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs breakdown Penn State's 31-26 loss to Minnesota. The pair open the episode talking about the Nittany Lions defensive struggles before moving on to the issues with the Penn State offense. The pair then closes out the episode by talking about the new College Football Playoff picture after a wild week in college football.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs are joined by Paul Hodowanic, a sports editor at the Minnesota Daily. Ferree and Jacobs open the episode by discussing the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season. They discuss Penn State sitting at No. 4 and what needs to happen in order for the Nittany Lions to make the College Football Playoff. The two are then joined by Hodowanic to discuss all things Minnesota as the Gophers are off to a historic 8-0 start.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs discuss Penn State football's 28-7 victory over Michigan State. The pair open the episode by talking about the Nittany Lions offensive performance and Pat Freiermuth's big performance. They then switch to the defensive side of the ball and talk about another great effort from Micah Parsons. The pair then takes a trip around the rest of the Big Ten and takes a quick look at last week's games.
Dave and Tyler are joined by Penn State men's soccer coach Jeff Cook to talk about his team's strong start to the season.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs are joined by Justin Frommer, of The State News, to discuss Penn State's upcoming game against Michigan State. Ferree and Jacobs open the episode by discussing where Penn State stands heading into this matchup and if this is "trap game" for the Nittany Lions. The two then give their predictions for Saturday's game. They then are joined by Frommer to discuss the Spartans in detail.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs recap everything you need to know about Penn State's 28-21 victory over Michigan. The pair opens the episode with what the win means before taking a deep dive into the offense. They then take a close look at the excellent play of the defense. To end the episode, they go around the rest of the Big Ten and take a look at some season changing results.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs are joined by Max Marcovitch, a Michigan football reporter for The Michigan Daily. Ferree and Jacobs open the episode previewing the White Out game from a Penn State perspective. They are then joined by Marcovitch to talk all things Michigan ahead of Saturday's big game.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs discuss Penn State's 17-12 victory over Iowa on Saturday night. With the victory, the Nittany Lions are 6-0 this season, but it was far from a perfect outing from Penn State. The pair discusses the early offensive struggles, the dominate defense and Noah Cain's performance. To end the episode, the pair take a trip around the Big Ten to see how the rest of the conference did on Saturday.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs are joined by Pete Ruden from The Daily Iowan to discuss on preview Penn State's much anticipated game against Iowa. The episode opens with the discussion with Ruden about the Hawkeyes. After the interview with Ruden, Ferree and Jacobs discuss the matchup from a Penn State perspective before talking about the alternate uniforms for Iowa. To finish the episode, Ferree and Jacobs make their predictions for the Saturday night game.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs discuss Penn State's 35-7 win over Purdue. The pair start by talking about the Nittany Lion's up and down offensive performance before turning their attention to the running back rotation. They then discuss the domination of the Penn State defense and its struggles on special teams. The two conclude the episode by talking about the rest of the games in the Big Ten last week.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs preview Penn State's upcoming matchup with Purdue. The pair by talking about Purdue's season so far and the large amount of injuries they have sustained. Then, Ferree and Jacobs discuss the Penn State running back rotation and how they feel its worked so far. They then close out the episode by talking about Penn State's throwback uniforms they will be wearing on Saturday.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs break down Penn State's dominant win over Maryland. The pair talks about Sean Clifford's big game, KJ Hamler's stellar performance and the outstanding job done by the Nittany Lion's defense. The two then discuss results around the rest of the Big Ten and how it may impact Penn State in future weeks.
On the first Sports Speak of the new semester, Dave and Tyler talk Penn State football, break down a big win for Penn State men's soccer, discuss expectations for Penn State women's volleyball, and more!
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs breakdown everything you need to know about the 100th meeting between Penn State and Pitt. The two start by talking about Pat Narduzzi's decision to kick a field goal with five minutes left in the game. Then they breakdown how Penn State fared position by position. Finally the two wrap up the episode by discussing the rest of the Big Ten games.
In this episode of the Daily Collegian Football Podcast, Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs preview the 100th matchup between Penn State and Pitt. The two start by talking about the history of the rivalry and what, if any future matchups there is between the two teams. Then the co-hosts preview Saturday's matchup and gives predictions.
In this episode of the Collegian Football Podcast, Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs wrap-up the Nittany Lions 45-13 win over Buffalo to improve to 2-0 on the season.
In this episode of the Daily Collegian football podcast, Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs preview Penn State's matchup against Buffalo, before turning their attention to the NFL and discussing how former Penn State players will fare this season.
In this episode of the Daily Collegian Football Podcast, our hosts Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs discuss and break down Penn State's dominating victory over Idaho. The pair also discusses week 1 around the Big Ten.
In this episode of the Daily Collegian Football Podcast, Ben Ferree and Dylan Jacobs preview the Penn State football season and the Nittany Lions' opening game against Idaho.
In this episode of the Daily Collegian football podcast, co-hosts Ben Ferree and Evan Patrick break down all the former Penn State players that will be waiting to hear their name called in this weekend's NFL Draft.
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Dave and Tyler are back to break down their takeaways from Penn State's winter sports season, while also giving their takes on Penn State's new women's basketball head coach Carolyn Kieger.
Dave and Tyler are joined by Penn State lacrosse reporter Shane Connelly to break down the Nittany Lions' red hot start to the season.
Dave and Tyler discuss Penn State's shocking upset over Michigan. They're also joined by Jake Aferiat to talk Penn State wrestling.
Tyler is joined by Matt Lingerman and Ben Jenkins to talk Penn State hoops, wrestling and more.
Dave and Tyler break down the mass transfer exodus from Penn State's football program. They discuss Penn State wrestling's victory by only 11 points (time to fire Cael?) and Penn State hockey's defensive struggles as well.
Dave and his new co-host Tyler King break down all the news from around the world of Penn State sports, including the state of both the men's and women's basketball programs.
Dave and Andrew are joined by former podcast host Vincent Lungaro to discuss recent topics in Penn State sports, Urban Meyer's retirement and potential expansion of the College Football Playoff.
On today's episode, Tyler King and Patrick Burns give their early thoughts on Penn State's bowl game matchup with Kentucky. Later, they discuss the College Football Playoff matchups and give the non-New Year's Six bowl games they're most looking forward to.
Dave and Andrew are joined by Penn State women's volleyball player Taylor Leath to preview the Nittany Lions' NCAA Tournament run. Later, John Gorman joins the show to talk hockey and hoops.
Tyler and Matt are back to discuss Penn State's 38-3 win over Maryland on Senior Day that pushes their record to 9-3 on the season. Later, they take a look at whether or not this season is a success for the Nittany Lions and talk about where the program is headed.
Tyler King and Matt Lingerman are back to preview Saturday's Senior Day for Penn State. They discuss some of the challenges the 5-6 Maryland Terrapins bring and then talk about the legacy of the senior class that will be playing its final game in Beaver Stadium this weekend.
On today's episode, Tyler King and Patrick Burns brave the elements to keep the podcast alive and preview Saturday's game between Penn State and Rutgers. They talk about Justin Shorter returning to his home state with the potential to see more reps and later discuss which Nittany Lions could leave early for the NFL draft.
Penn State responded after its blowout loss to Michigan by comfortably beating Wisconsin at home this past Saturday. Tyler King and Matt Lingerman are back to give their thoughts on the Nittany Lions' win. They break down the big day for Miles Sanders and the offensive line and discuss Micah Parsons' increasing role on the defense.
After its 42-7 blowout loss to Michigan last week, Penn State is back in Beaver Stadium to take on Wisconsin this Saturday. Patrick Burns and Tyler King break down the matchup, taking a look at vaunted Badger RB. Jonathan Taylor and the threat he poses to the Nittany Lion defense. Later on, they discuss what Penn State should do with Trace McSorley's injury and get into their predictions.
Dave and Andrew are joined by Jake Aferiat to look ahead at Penn State wrestling and hoops, talk a little football and analyze field hockey and women's soccer's NCAA Tournament draws.
After Penn State's 42-7 loss to Michigan, Tyler and Matt are back to look at what's ahead for the Nittany Lions the rest of the season. They analyze the overall expectations for the program and the state of the program going forward.
On today's episode, Tyler and Thomas are back to preview Penn State's matchup in the Big House with No. 5 Michigan on Saturday. They're joined by special guest Mike Persak of The Michigan Daily to get an inside look at the Wolverines. Later on, Tyler and Tom give their keys to the game for the Nittany Lions and make their predictions.
Dave and Andrew are joined by ESPN's Chris Fowler and the Detroit Free Press' Nick Baumgardner to preview Penn State's trip to Ann Arbor to battle No. 5 Michigan. They also discuss Penn State men's hockey's unbeaten start and men's hoops' upcoming exhibition against West Virginia.
Tyler and Matt sit down to discuss Penn State's 30-24 win over Iowa in what was one of the wildest games of the season. They talk about Trace McSorley's extremely gutsy performance leading the Nittany Lions to victory and take a look ahead to the big matchup with Michigan next weekend.
On today's episode, Patrick and Thomas are back to preview Penn State's upcoming game against Iowa. They discuss what the Nittany Lions can do to keep any hopes of a New Year's Six bowl alive and if we'll see some of the vaunted freshman wide receivers anytime soon.
Dave and Andrew discuss Penn State women's soccer's Big Ten Championship, men's hockey's hot start and football's upcoming clash with Iowa.
Tyler and Matt discuss Penn State's unconvincing 33-28 win over Indiana on the road and the problems still plaguing this Nittany Lions team through seven games. Later, they take a look around the Big Ten as a whole to see what happened around the conference this past week.
Patrick Burns and Thomas Schlarp discuss what the Nittany Lions must do to get back on track as they head to Bloomington to face the Hoosiers.
Dave and Andrew welcome women's volleyball and wrestling reporter Jake Aferiat to the show to break down Penn State's big upset of then-No. 4 Nebraska and look ahead to wrestling season.
On today's show, Pat and Matt sit down to discuss Penn State's second-straight loss to Michigan State which puts the Nittany Lions at 4-2 on the season. They break down where Penn State went wrong on offense and what lies ahead for the rest of the season.
Tyler and Thomas are back this week to preview Penn State's matchup with Michigan State on homecoming. They are joined by Jon LeBlanc of the State News, Michigan State's student newspaper to break down some of the Spartans' struggles early on in the season. Later, the guys discuss what Penn State needs to do to win and give their quick predictions.
On today's show, Tyler and Pat break down some of the key points a few days removed from Penn State's one-point loss to Ohio State. They also look ahead at the Nittany Lions' schedule during the bye week.
Dave and Andrew are joined by Penn State women's hockey head coach Jeff Kampersal to discuss his second year leading the Nittany Lions, his minor league career and Guy Gadowsky's squash game.
On today's show, Patrick and Thomas get you prepared for Saturday night's showdown between No. 9 Penn State and No. 4 Ohio State. They're joined by Ohio State beat writer Wyatt Crosher of The Lantern to discuss the Buckeyes. Later, Pat and Tom discuss how the Nittany Lions can come away with the victory inside Beaver Stadium.
On this episode, Dave and Andrew preview Penn State football's whiteout matchup against Ohio State with ESPN's Maria Taylor and Cleveland.com's Bill Landis.
On today's episode, Tyler and Matt are back to discuss Penn State's 3-0 nonconference record and look ahead to Friday night's matchup at Illinois.
Josiah Mooney, a senior studying aerospace engineering, talks about how his curiosity and diverse perspective allows him to be open-minded in exploring potential interests and passions.
Nader Alfares, a first year grad student going for his PhD in computer science and engineering, talks about what it was like to come to the United States after growing up in both the Philippines and Saudi Arabia, his love of computer science and the importance of embracing failure.
This week, Tyler and Mat are back to preview Penn State's final nonconference game of the year against Kent State. They'll take a look at some key players for Kent State as well as give their thoughts on how the Nittany Lions have looked in the first two weeks.
First year Penn State men's soccer head coach Jeff Cook joins the podcast to discuss his Nittany Lions, USA soccer and more. Dave and Andrew also break down Penn State football's third Super Bowl of the season so far as the Nittany Lions prepare to host Kent State.
Tyler and Matt talk about Penn State's dominant 51-6 win over Pitt at Heinz Field on Saturday night. They discuss the success of the offensive line and the play of the young freshmen.
On today's show, Patrick and Matt preview everything you need to know heading into the Saturday night showdown between Penn State and Pitt. They'll discuss whether or not this is actually a rivalry and then get into their predictions.
Tyler and Thomas sit down to discuss Penn State's thrilling, overtime win over Appalachian State in the season opener. They discuss the defensive struggles, the solid running back group and take a look at some other scores from around the Big Ten.
Matt and Patrick sit down to break down all you need to know about Appalachian State ahead of Penn State's matchup with the Mountaineers on Saturday.
On part 2 of the 2018 season preview, the guys give out their record prediction for Penn State, preview all other 13 teams in the conference and pick their Big Ten champions.
Dave and Andrew catch up with Penn State field hockey coach Char Morett-Curtiss to discuss this year's field hockey squad, her experience at the Olympics and her ties to Philadelphia.
On today's show, Tyler, Thomas, Matt and Pat are back for the first part of their 2018 season preview. The guys hand out preseason awards for Penn State, including offensive and defensive MVP, impact freshman and emerging star. The Manny Bowen news also breaks while they're recording, so they discuss the significance of his departure as well.
On today's show, Tyler, Pat, Matt and Thomas sit down to discuss how Manny Bowen fits into the the linebacker group and discuss an anonymous coaches survey that voted James Franklin as one of the two most overrated coaches in college football.
Dave Eckert is back hosting Sports Speak this fall, but with a new co-host, Andrew Rubin. On their first episode, Dave and Andrew introduce their new podcast and talk about the biggest storylines for Penn State's fall sports.