Let's Go State: Recent Episodes

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Let's Go State, the official podcast of Penn State athletics, provides an all-access look at one of the nation’s premier college athletic programs.

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Ability Athletics Director Brenna O'Connor joins host Brian Tripp to discuss her team's work on reestablishing adaptive athletics at Penn State and how others can get involved!

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Penn State track & field standout Cheickna Traore joins host Tyler Millen to recap an outstanding indoor season and share his journey in the sport.

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Penn State Field Hockey student-athletes Brie Barraco, Lauren Delgado and Caroline Myers discuss participating as dancers in THON 2024.

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International student-athletes Kateryna Chorniy, Tit Nam Cheng, Samantha Catantan, and Arwen Borowiak discuss their experiences competing on the Penn State fencing team!

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Penn State men's and women's ice hockey student-athletes Jacques Bouquot and Katelyn Roberts discuss their paths in the sport in celebration of Black History Month.

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Former Penn State baseball standout Jay Harry joins host Brian Tripp as he enters his first full professional season in the Minnesota Twins organization.

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A roundtable discussion featuring Penn State women's soccer student-athlete Rowan Lapi, women's soccer head coach Erica Dambach, Senior Associate AD Kristina Petersen, and Deputy AD Brandi Stuart.

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Penn State women's gymnastics junior Grace Harrell joins host Brian Tripp to discuss her journey in the sport as a black student-athlete during Black History Month.

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Penn State Associate AD for Events Jenn James joins host Brian Tripp ahead of Saturday's annual Lady Lion basketball Pink Zone game! Jenn began her Penn State career as a student manager with the women's basketball program and was a founding member of PA Pink Zone. In addition to her role with Penn State Athletics, Jenn continues to serve as a Pink Zone Board Member today!

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Penn State wrestling head coach Cael Sanderson joins host Brian Tripp on this week's episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics."

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Jack Posey, TJ Malone, and Matt Traynor preview the 2024 Penn State men's lacrosse season with GoPSUsports.com's Brian Tripp.

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Three-time All-American Bernie Truax joins the Let's Go State Podcast to discuss his first season competing with the Nittany Lions and a hot start to Big Ten competition.

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Baseball head coach Mike Gambino joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his first fall in Happy Valley and the state of the program heading into the 2024 season.

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Nittany Lion student-athletes Ali Brigham (women's basketball) & Michela Barbanente (softball) discuss the opportunity to participate in an externship with CBS Sports thanks to development & enrichment programs here at Penn State.

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Redshirt freshman Mitchell Mesenbrink joins the Let's Go State podcast to discuss his background in wrestling and his first season in Happy Valley!

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Penn State men's lacrosse head coach Jeff Tambroni joins host Brian Tripp to discuss the evolution of the men's lacrosse program over the last decade in Happy Valley.

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3x National Champion Carter Starocci joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his return for the 2023-24 season and how he's approaching his final season in Happy Valley.

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Returning All-American Beau Bartlett joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his approach and mindset entering the 2023-2024 season.

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3x National Champion Aaron Brooks chats with GoPSUsports.com's Brian Tripp ahead of the 2023-24 season!

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Penn State men's volleyball standouts Owen Rose and Ryan Merk have built an outstanding relationship on and off the court! The pair helped the Nittany Lions to last year's national semi-finals and competed for Team USA over the summer. Learn more about their experiences on this week's episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics."

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Penn State men's hockey junior forward Carson Dyck joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his journey to Happy Valley and spending this past summer living in Italy.

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Tik Tok's sports division visited Penn State to educate and inform student-athletes about using the social media app to create content and capitalize on their platform while participating in sports as a Nittany Lion. During the visit to Happy Valley, Cayden Kainalu chatted with host Brian Tripp about the opportunity to connect with student-athletes and their visit to Happy Valley!

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Longtime college football and NFL coach Al Groh visited Happy Valley last week to observe several days of meetings and practice at Penn State. In fact, Groh mentored current Penn State coaches Anthony Poindexter and Marques Hagans during the start of their coaching journey at the University of Virginia. He took a few minutes to chat with host Brian Tripp about his observations at Penn State and to reflect on his outstanding career. 

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Penn State student-athletes Alina Lebedeva (WTEN), Julie Gough (WHKY), and Taylor Trammell (WVB) share their perspectives on the Big Ten's immersive "B1G Life Series: Selma to Montgomery" educational trip. The trio discusses their experience, the opportunity to interact with other student-athletes, and the impact this event had on each of them. 

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Penn State's Jack and Emma Harvey are set to compete for Bermuda in the 2023 World Championships beginning July 22 in Japan. The siblings joined host Brian Tripp to discuss their careers and the anticipation of competing internationally together.

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Men's basketball alum John Harrar joins host Brian Tripp to discuss Penn State's inaugural entry into this summer's The Basketball Tournament with the Happy Valley Hoopers. John also reflects on his time at Penn State, the success of the program, and updates fans on his playing career. 

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Former Penn State men's basketball standout Seth Lundy joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his first week as a member of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. Lundy was selected 46th overall in the second round of last Thursday's NBA Draft.

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This week's episode features Kathy Drysdale, who was a standout with the Penn State Lady Lions basketball team from 1988-1992, and currently works with the department as a Director of Marketing and Fan Experience. Her son Dereck Lively II completed his freshman season at Duke and is expected to be a first round pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Kathy discusses her experiences playing at Penn State, her unique story, and watching her son blossom into a top NBA prospect.

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Penn State softball head coach Clarisa Crowell joins host Brian Tripp to recap the program's outstanding 31-16 season. Coach Crowell discusses the remarkable team and individual achievements from 2023 and spotlights the strong comradery among the female head coaches at Penn State. 

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Graduate students Tyler Merkley and Rachel Gearing are among 13 Nittany Lions heading to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 7 - June 10 in Austin, TX. Tyler and Rachel share more about their unique journeys to Penn State and discuss their outstanding collegiate careers.

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CBS Sports and 24/7 Sports podcast host Josh Pate joins Brian Tripp to discuss his visit to Happy Valley earlier this spring to take an inside look at the Penn State football program. Pate hosted a special edition of his popular show "The Late Kick Podcast" live from the Lasch Building and had an opportunity to meet with coaches and student-athletes within the program. He shares insight from his visit and his outlook on the 2023 Penn State football season. 

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Kirk Diehl serves as the Director of the Varsity 'S' Club for Penn State Athletics and has been apart of the Nittany Lion family for roughly three decades. On this week's episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics," Diehl discusses his current role with the department and his previous experiences working with the Penn State football program for roughly 20 years under coaches Joe Paterno and Bill O'Brien. 

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Penn State Athletics is joining the rest of the nation by recognizing the value of mental health awareness throughout the month of May. Two of the department's counselors, Heidi Christy and Katy Pohland joined "Let's Go State" podcast host Brian Tripp to discuss a variety of topics surrounding mental health and collegiate athletes and the initiatives underway within Penn State Athletics. 

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Join host Brian Tripp, Penn State Baseball's Tyson Cooper, Director of Marketing and Fan Experience Rebecca Plescia, and State College Spikes Director of Communications Joe Putnam as they discuss the impact and planning of the baseball team's recent Dollar Dog night promotion! On Tuesday night, Penn State rallied to beat West Virginia in front of 2,700 fans who consumed 5,287 hot dogs during the game. Learn more about what has become the hottest ticket this spring in Happy Valley. 

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Big Ten Network wrestling broadcaster Shane Sparks joins GoPSUsports.com's Brian Tripp to preview the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships. The pair discuss Shane's career, covering Big Ten wrestling, and the field for Nationals.

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Assistant AD for Performance Nutrition Services Nikki Jupe joins GoPSUsports.com's Brian Tripp to discuss managing the dietary needs for more than 800 student-athletes on campus! She explains the educational tools available for student-athletes and the importance of meeting specific fueling for individuals and programs.

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Brothers Jack and Matt Traynor are following in their older brother's footsteps as standouts on the Penn State men's lacrosse team. They sat down with GoPSUsports.com's Brian Tripp for this week's episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics."  The trio discuss how the Traynor family got involved in lacrosse, their love for Penn State, and their relationship with head coach Jeff Tambroni. 

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Penn State men's volleyball head coach Mark Pavlik is joined by Ohio State head coach Kevin Burch, UCLA head coach John Speraw, and USC head coach Jeff Nygaard to discuss the state of the sport across the United States. The quartet evaluate the current level of play in NCAA, the continued growth of the game, and what's in store for the future of men's volleyball with conference realignment. 

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Athletic Performance Podcast: Episode 4 | Melissa Boldt, Will Otto

In our fourth episode, Melissa Boldt and Will Otto discuss the unique challenges of training student-athletes for year-round competitions. The pair explains the value of conversations with coaches and athletes and providing benchmarks throughout the year to establish goals. 

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Greg Kerkvliet wrapped up the 2022-23 dual slate with a third period fall against Clarion on Sunday at Rec Hall. Penn State completed its undefeated season with a 40-6 dual meet victory. Following the match, Kerkvliet joined GoPSUsports.com's Brian Tripp to recap the action.

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Roman Bravo-Young joins GoPSUsports.com's Matt Noah to recap his electrifying 28-13 tech fall victory to help Penn State secure the Big Ten regular season crown on Sunday at Rec Hall. 

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Athletic Performance Podcast: Episode 3 | Kristina Jeffries, Matt Dorn, Michael Schroeder

In our third episode, Penn State's Athletic Performance coaches discuss the differences in seasonal training plans for student-athletes. The trio talks about sport-specific planning, maximizing the NCAA hour allotment, and how to train athletes away from the surfaces they compete on. 

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Penn State wrestling's Alex Facundo joins host Brian Tripp on this week's episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics." Alex describes how he fell in love with the sport, why he decided to attend Penn State, and his ongoing growth throughout the 2022-23 season.

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Athletic Performance Podcast: Episode 2 | Jared Jarvi, Adam Gahm, Jessica Burke - GPS Load Monitoring

In our second episode, Penn State Athletic Performance coaches Jared Jarvi, Adam Gahm, and Jessica Burke discuss the use of GPS technology in measure student-athlete performance. Among other topics, the trio explains what makes Catapult a useful tool and the influence of sports science in training. 

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Freshman wrestler Levi Haines joins host Brian Tripp on this week's episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics." Haines shares insight into his unique journey to Happy Valley and the progress he has made on the mat during his freshman campaign! 

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Athletic Performance Podcast: Episode 1 | Rhian Davis - Assistant AD for Athletic Performance

In our first episode, Rhian Davis overviews the structure and mission of the Athletic Performance department at Penn State. She shares more on the resources available to student-athletes, the role of the staff in developing student-athletes, and the foundation of modeling programs for training Olympic sports teams on campus. 

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Penn State defeated Iowa 23-14 on Friday night in front of a record setting crowd at the Bryce Jordan Center. Max Dean's thrilling 2-0 win over Jacob Warner at 197 pounds helped seel the dual meet victory. After the match, he chatted with GoPSUsports.com's Matt Noah on the Let's Go State podcast! 

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Shayne Van Ness completed a strong weekend with a third period pin against Michigan State's Braden Stauffenberg in Penn State's 34-6 victory on Sunday. After the match, he joined host Brian Tripp to recap the weekend and discuss his performance.

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Aaron Brooks joins the Let's Go State Podcast following Penn State's thrilling 30-8 victory over Michigan on Friday night in the Bryce Jordan Center. Brooks recorded a 14-4 major decision at 184 pounds over #9 Matt Finesilver. He discusses the performance with co-hosts Zach Gershman and Matt Noah. 

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Penn State wrestling associate head coach Cody Sanderson joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his role and experiences within the program. Sanderson is in his 14th season in Happy Valley working with his younger brother, head coach Cael Sanderson. Sanderson also talks about what makes Penn State special and provides his insight into working with several of the team's individuals. 

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At 184 pounds junior Donovan Ball used a late takedown to secure a 3-1 win against Oregon State on Sunday. He recaps his match and the team's dual against the Beavers with host Brian Tripp.

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Redshirt freshman Gary Steen sits down with guest host Zach Gershman to talk about his wrestling career. The two also discuss the program, Gary's commitment to nutrition, and his relationship with teammates.

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Junior Terrell Barraclough joins host Brian Tripp for this week's wrestling episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics." The two discuss Terrell's wrestling background and his daily mindset for success on and off the mat. Terrell also talks about how he became interested in his major, Biomedical Engineering. 

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Junior Beau Bartlett joins host Brian Tripp on this week's wrestling episode of the "Let's Go State" podcast. The two discuss Beau's move back to his natural weight class of 141 pounds and how he developed his love for the sport of wrestling. Beau also talks about how he settled on his walkout song Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters. 

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Junior Terrell Barraclough joins the podcast following Penn State's opening night 44-3 victory over Lock Haven. Terrell breaks down his performance in a 3-1 win over #28 Ashton Eyler. He also discusses his growth as a wrestler during his time in a Penn State singlet. 

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2x All-American Greg Kerkvliet joins host Brian Tripp just days before the opening of the 2022-23 wrestling season. Greg shares his approach to training and competition. The two also discuss Greg's interests away from the mat. 

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2022 National Champion Max Dean joins host Brian Tripp to preview the upcoming 2022-23 season. Dean also talks about the importance of family and his future goals outside of wrestling. 

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Two-time NCAA Champion Aaron Brooks joins host Brian Tripp on this week's episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics." Aaron discusses the experiences that shaped him growing up and his relationship with his family. He also talks about raising the bar heading into the 2022-23 season. 

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2x National Champion Carter Starocci joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his expectations for the upcoming U-23 World Championships. The two also talk about Starocci's goal to be the best in the sport. Finally, Starocci shares insight into the role wrestling plays in his life. 

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4x All-American and 2x National Champion Roman Bravo-Young joins host Brian Tripp for our first episode of the new season. RBY discusses his return to Happy Valley for another season and goals for himself and his team. The pair also talks about the impact Roman continues to make in the sport. 

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Penn State men's golf celebrated 100 years of competition in late September with an alumni reunion in Happy Valley. Join host Brian Tripp as he chats with former members of the program across multiple generations! 

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Penn State men's basketball senior guard Ishaan Jagiasi joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his journey to Happy Valley. Ishaan is the first member of his family to be born in America and in his early teens was the world's top-ranked Pokemon player. Ishaan joined the Nittany Lions in 2021-22 prior to his junior season. Learn more about Ishaan's many talents in this week's episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics." 

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Penn State student-athletes Johnasia Cash (women's basketball) and Finn Scanlon (men's lacrosse) join host Brian Tripp during the 7th annual State of Excellence week. The pair discusses the significance of representing Penn State and how each of their teams are active in the community. 

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Assistant AD for Development & Enrichment Christina Diaz joins host Brian Tripp to discuss her role in assisting student-athletes at Penn State. She elaborates on the various resources available to student-athletes. Also, Christina reflects on how her experiences as a student-athlete help fuel her today. 

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First-year Penn State women's volleyball assistant coaches Daniel Gwitt and Brian Toron join host Brian Tripp to introduce themselves to fans! Hear about their past experiences, vision for the program, and what makes Happy Valley a special place.

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Big Ten Network women's volleyball analyst Emily Ehman joins host Brian Tripp to recap the conference's inaugural women's volleyball media days. Emily discusses planning the event and the reaction of student-athletes and coaches. Also hear from first-year Penn State head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley!

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Penn State men's soccer senior defender Michael Gaines joins host Brian Tripp to detail his experiences from his recent trip to Alabama as a member of the Big Ten's Big Life Series: Selma to Montgomery. Michael explains how he was selected for the opportunity and the impact the journey had on his life. 

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Dr. Lauren Rhodes, Senior Associate AD, Student-Athlete Performance, Health and Welfare, SWA, joins host Brian Tripp to discuss her career, the evolution of intercollegiate athletics, and Penn State's diversity and inclusion efforts. Dr. Rhodes joined Penn State in August 2021 and oversees ICA’s sport performance unit, which includes applied health and performance science, medical services, athletic training, performance enhancement, performance nutrition, performance psychology, and student-athlete welfare and development. Rhodes additionally has sport administration responsibilities, and leads ICA’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

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Penn State celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX with a special series of podcasts highlighting each of the university's nine female head coaches. First, hear from field hockey's Char Morett-Curtiss, softball's Clarisa Crowell, and women's basketball's Carolyn Kieger in an exclusive sitdown interview with Brian Tripp. The coaches discuss their experiences as student-athletes and coaches, the role of women in college athletics, the future of Title IX, and more! 

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The Penn State baseball team returned to the postseason for the first time since 2012. Seniors Cole Bartels, Mason Mellott, and Tyler Shingledecker join host Brian Tripp to discuss the program’s breakthrough 2022 season. The trio share insights into the team’s close-knit culture and greatest achievements, and reminisce on their terrific collegiate careers.

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Nick Colella has been an integral part of the Penn State men's basketball program for more than a decade. Nick joined the program in 2010 as a walk-on player before earning a regular starting role by the end of his senior season. After graduation, Nick remained with the program in a variety of roles and currently serves as Chief of Staff for head coach Micah Shrewsberry. 

On this episode of "Let's Go State," Nick joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his career, passion for Penn State, and more! Also, hear the story behind Nick's opportunity to announce a selection at the 2022 NFL Draft last month in Las Vegas. 

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Penn State Wrestling play-by-play broadcaster Jeff Byers joins host Brian Tripp to recap the team's 2022 National Championship. Jeff provides insight and analysis into another unforgettable championship performance. The two also discuss the historical accomplishments of head coach Cael Sanderson and the program. 

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On this episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics," host Brian Tripp is joined by softball senior P Bailey Parshall. The two discuss Bailey's tremendous Penn State career, including pitching the program's first perfect game since 2005 in a game earlier this season at FIU. Bailey also conveys her future plans, which includes returning to Penn State for a fifth season. 

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Women's Gymnastics head coach Sarah Brown joins host Brian Tripp to discuss her coaching career and philosophies. Other topics include: 

  • Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Creating a Culture of Positivity 

  • Women in Leadership at Penn State

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On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with Brady Berge to recap Penn State's 45-0 win over Rider. #PSUwr 

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On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with Adam Lynch and Michael Schroeder to discuss their roles within the Penn State Wrestling program. #PSUwr

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Mitch Gerber sits down with Creighton Edsell following Penn State's 21-13 win over Nebraska. #PSUwr

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Mitch Gerber sits down with sophomore Terrell Barraclough following Penn State's 32-7 victory over No. 6 Ohio State. For a complete recap, visit GoPSUsports.com. #PSUwr

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On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with Roman Bravo-Young as the National Champion reflects on Penn State-Iowa, his respect for Austin DeSanto, his mentorship with Dominick Cruz and more. #PSUwr

(0:53): Penn State-Iowa Recap

(1:47): Respect for Austin DeSanto

(3:36): Name, Image and Likeness

(5:12): Dominick Cruz mentorship

(7:43): Inspiring another generation

(10:56): Mental toughness

(13:51): Grandpa watching RBY wrestle for the first time during BJC Dual

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On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with NCAA National Champion Nick Lee to discuss how his fathers military background helped shape him into the student-athlete he is today. #PSUwr

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On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with Drew Hildebrandt to discuss his journey to Penn State, his wrestling roots and one of his major life goals. #PSUwr 

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Mitch Gerber sits down with junior Max Dean following Penn State's 29-11 victory over Indiana on January 9, 2022. For a complete recap, visit GoPSUsports.com. #PSUwr

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Penn State men's soccer head coach Jeff Cook recaps the 2021 season with host Brian Tripp. The Nittany Lions captured the Big Ten's regular season and tournament championship en route to earning a national seed in the NCAA tournament. The pair discusses the significance of each championship as well as the circumstances impacting Penn State's NCAA tournament match against Hofstra. 

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Did you know you can burn calories from thinking? On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with National Champion Aaron Brooks to discuss TED Talks, the 2021-22 season and more. #PSUwr

1:05: 2021-22 season outlook

1:59: Burning calories

3:03: Symbolic tattoo

4:36: Hot head

8:22: TED Talks

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Mitch Gerber sits down with sophomore Donovon Ball following Penn State's 23-16 victory over Lehigh on December 5, 2021. For a complete recap, visit GoPSUsports.com. #PSUwr

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On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with National Champion Carter Starocci to discuss his game changing mindset on and off the mat. #PSUwr 

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Hunting and farming. What more needs to be said?

Mitch Gerber sits down with sophomore Baylor Shunk on episode four of the Let’s Go State Wrestling Podcast to discuss his Rec Hall debut and life off the mat. #PSUwr

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Mitch Gerber sits down with sophomore Carter Starocci following Penn State's 32-7 victory over Army on November 18, 2021. For a complete recap, visit GoPSUsports.com. #PSUwr

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On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with 197 representative Max Dean to discuss his 2-0 start to the 2021 season, plus his passion for grilling, coffee and card games. For more information on Max, visit GoPSUsports.com. 

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On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with Sophomore heavyweight Greg Kerkvliet to discuss the 2021-22 season and life off the mat. Subscribe today! 

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Sophomore Beau Bartlett kicks off the Let's Go State Wrestling Podcast, the official podcast of Penn State Wrestling. Beau and host Mitch Gerber discuss the 2021-22 season, public speaking, graphic design and more. Subscribe today!

1:41: 2021-22 Season Preview

3:05: Public Speaking Aspirations

6:10: Graphic Design

7:31: Gratitude 

10:04: Family Roots

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Senior John Harrar (#21) joins host Brian Tripp to discuss a variety of topics, including his decision to return to Penn State. 

  • 1:12: Hosting his own Podcast

  • 3:22: Choosing Penn State

  • 4:43: Transfer Portal

  • 7:47: Playing for a new Head Coach

  • 17:50: Impacting Others

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In celebration and recognition of State of Excellence week, Brian Tripp discusses philosophies on establishing culture and leadership with Penn State Field Hockey Head Coach Char Morett-Curtiss and Penn State Men's Ice Hockey Head Coach Guy Gadowsky. 

State of Excellence is a week-long celebration of Penn State student-athletes' dedication to the university, their academic successes and their devotion to their respective sports. It also is a recognition of our coaches and staff for their commitment to providing a complete student-athlete experience based on the four pillars: ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT and CULTURAL LEADERSHIP. Our State of Excellence recognition is an opportunity for all Penn Staters to be proud of the accomplishments of our student-athletes, coaches and staff.

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Penn State Field Hockey Assistant Coach Laura Gebhart joins Brian Tripp to discuss her new role in Happy Valley. Gebhart starred for head coach Char Morett-Curtiss as an All-American at Penn State before entering the coaching ranks. Now, she's back on the sidelines! Hear Laura discuss what it's like to be back at PSU and how she's made a successful transition into coaching. 

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Mitch Gerber (@MitchGerber) catches up with Andrew Mackiewicz to discuss his experience at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, plus what the future hold for the Penn State alumn. 

0:54: 11-Hour Lockdown

4:00: Olympic Village

5:48: Meeting Luka Doncic

9:06: Iconic moment

11:44: The call room

14:31: Battling an injury

19:14: Overcoming adversity

21:16: Family

23:11: Andrew Mackiewicz

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Mitch Gerber goes one-on-one with Michael Shuey from USA Track and Field ahead of his Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Brian Tripp sits down with head men's hockey coach Guy Gadowsky in an exclusive one-on-one interview -- tune in for more!

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Mitch Gerber goes one-on-one with Haleigh Washington from USA Volleyball ahead of their first round match in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Women's Golf Head Coach Denise St. Pierre -- tune in for more! 

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Mitch Gerber goes one-on-one with Andrew Mackiewicz from USA Fencing ahead of his Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 

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Tune in as Brian Tripp goes one-on-one with Men's Golf Head Coach Greg Nye! 

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Tune in as Penn State Fencing alumnus Andrew Mackiewicz joins Brian Tripp to discuss his journey to the Olympics after qualifying for Team USA!

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Brian Tripp is joined by Penn State Alumnus and new Associate Head Coach of Penn State Men's Basketball Adam Fisher. Tune in!

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NCAA Wrestling Champion Nick Lee joins Mitch Gerber on the Let's Go State podcast to discuss the Olympic trials, the power of motivation and more.

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Sandy Barbour, Director of Athletics, joins Mitch Gerber on the Let's Go State podcast to discuss Penn State football, men's basketball and more. 

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Brian Tripp is joined by Penn State Wrestling radio voice Jeff Byers on the Let's Go State podcast to discuss what it's been like broadcasting during a pandemic.

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This week, Brian Tripp talks with Penn State Swimming and Diving's Olivia Jack, founder and President of PSBSA -- Penn State Black Student Athletes. Tune in to hear their important discussions on social justice initiatives at Penn State, and much more! 

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Brian Tripp goes one-on-one with Penn State Women's Hockey's Natalie Heising! 

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Tune in as Brian Tripp is joined by Women's Basketball stars Anna Camden and Makenna Marisa! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Women's Soccer star Sam Coffey. Tune in for a great conversation! 

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Jade Rowland, Curtis Robison and Noah Roberson join Mitch Gerber to discuss academics at Penn State University during State of Excellence week. 

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Brian Tripp is joined this week by Chris Grosse, Penn State Athletics Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing. Be sure to tune in as Chris talks about all the Virtual Valley Experience initiatives happening in Happy Valley!

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Brian Tripp sits down with former Penn State Basketball great and IUP Athletic Director Herm Sledzik. Tune in, Nittany Nation

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Brian Tripp was joined by Women's Soccer Head Coach Erica Dambach & Men's Soccer Head Coach Jeff Cook to discuss the unique circumstances faced by each program during an unusual fall.

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Brian Tripp talks with Penn State Swimming & Diving senior Camryn Barry. Be sure to check out their conversation! 

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Brian Tripp talks with new Penn State Softball Head Coach Clarisa Crowell! Be sure to tune in.

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Penn State Athletics Faculty Athletics Representative Dennis Scanlon goes one-on-one with Brian Tripp!

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Brian Tripp sits down with Keith Embray, Penn State's Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare and Development!

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Field Hockey Head Coach Char Morett-Curtiss. Be sure to tune in, Nittany Nation! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with Adrianna Napoletano, Assistant Director of Performance Psychology Services, for an informative conversation! Tune in!

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Baseball alumni Eric Mock and Ryan Sloniger to check in, talk ball, and discuss the pair's journey through the professional ranks! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Associate Athletic Director for Business Relations and Communications Tom McGrath for an in-depth discussion on The Last Dance, his work with Michael Jordan, and much more! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Men's Basketball assistant coach Keith Urgo! Be sure to tune in, Nittany Nation! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Baseball alums and MLB hopefuls Sal and Dante Biasi! 

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Tune in as Brian Tripp sits down with Men's Gymnastics star Stephen Nedoroscik and Head Coach Randy Jepson! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with former Women's Hockey star Laura Bowman! Tune in to learn more about her medical school journey.

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Brian Tripp checks in with Penn State Track & Field and Cross Country Head Coach John Gondak! Tune in for more.

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Brian Tripp sits down with Big League hopefuls and Penn State Baseball alums Jack Anderson and Jim Haley. Tune in for more!

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Brian Tripp sits down with Eric Gaspich and Zach Sowa -- AKA the Beaver Stadium Mic Man and the Nittany Lion! Tune in to hear their in-depth conversation! 

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Tune in as Brian Tripp sits down with Assistant AD for Performance Nutrition Services Kayla Martin! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Athletics' incredible Student-Athlete THON dancers for a conversation you won't want to miss! 

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Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour sits down with Brian Tripp to address the current state of affairs at Penn State in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Be sure to tune in, Nittany Nation.

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Brian Tripp sits down for an insightful interview with Assistant AD for Applied Health and Performance Science Josh Nelson. Be sure to tune in! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with Assistant Athletic Director -- New Business Development Michael Cross. Be sure to tune in! 

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Mitch Gerber sits down with Penn State's all-time leading scorer to discuss the state of Penn State Men's Basketball, Lamar Stevens, head coach Patrick Chambers and the journey ahead. 

(1:25) Bragging on a personal note

(2:43) Lamar Stevens chasing the record

(5:06) 2011 NCAA Tournament

(7:54) Patrick Chambers Relationship

(11:15) Brotherhood

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You don't want to miss this week's episode of the Let's Go State podcast -- featuring beloved former voice of the Lady Lions Jerry Fisher! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with members of Penn State Lady Lion Baskeball's legendary 2000 Final Four team for an insightful conversation. Tune in! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Men's Hockey legend Chase Berger to discuss his career and the team's performance on the ice! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Softball head coach Amanda Lehotak to talk about her program as the team prepares to begin the 2020 season. Tune in and subscribe! 

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You won't want to miss Brian Tripp's latest sit-down with Penn State Baseball head coach Rob Cooper. Tune in for an incredibly insightful conversation about sport, family, and life.

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Brian Tripp sits down with Kathryn Benda and Jack Craig from Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics to discuss the fall season on the event management side of operations! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Athletics' PJ Mullen to discuss what's going on in Happy Valley! Be sure to tune in this week.

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Tune in for an insightful conversation with Carl Ohlson and Adrianna Napoletano of Penn State Performance Psychology! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with two of Penn State Lady Lion Basketball's newest coaches -- head coach Carolyn Kieger and assistant coach Ginny Boggess. Get to know two of the faces behind the program as they discuss the season and much more! 

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Tune in to hear Brian Tripp's conversation with Penn State Women's Hockey head coach Jeff Kampersal! Be sure to catch the Nittany Lions in action this season at Pegula Ice Arena.

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Check out Brian Tripp's sit-down interview with Penn State Senior Associate AD, Student-Athlete Performance, Health and Welfare Charmelle Green! 

Be sure to tune in, Nittany Nation! 

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His voice is synonymous with some of the greatest plays in Penn State Football history over the last 20 years. In this week's edition of Let's Go State, Brian Tripp sits down with Steve Jones to discuss his career and so much more! 

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With Penn State Men's Hockey's season underway, Brian Tripp discusses what's on the horizon with head coach Guy Gadowsky. 

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Brian Tripp sat down with Joe Hughes, General Manager of the Penn State Golf Courses, to discuss the great things happening at the Blue and White courses! 

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Brian Tripp sat down with Men's Soccer head coach Jeff Cook to talk about his team and plenty more! 

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Brian Tripp sits down with Penn State Women's Soccer Head Coach Erica Dambach for a can't-miss conversation! 

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