PSU Tailgate Talk: Recent Episodes
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Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
Tailgate Talk: A show where four lifelong friends bring their unfiltered conversations from the tailgate lots around Beaver Stadium straight to your streaming device. Tailgate Talk has now joined the BasicBluesNation.com family of podcasts, Basic Blues Studios.
In this episode, "All Rhoades Lead to Happy Valley," the guys discuss the hiring of new Penn State basketball coach (and fellow Schuylkill County native) Mike Rhoades. In addition, the guys provide a spring football practice update, including insights from open practice.
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 26, Pat Sweda of Nittany Central joins the show to discuss the start of Penn State football spring practice. We also discuss Penn State basketball's magic run to the NCAA Tournament. It's an exciting time to be a Nittany Lion!
Penn State’s hire of Marques Hagans to fill the open wide receivers’ coaching position. We also recap the Nittany Lions’ recent transfer portal moves, including the additions of Dante Cephas and Malik McClain. Finally, we assess the current culture of the Penn State football program and discuss the expectations heading into 2023.
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 25, we discuss Penn State’s hire of Marques Hagans to fill the open wide receivers’ coaching position. We also recap the Nittany Lions’ recent transfer portal moves, including the additions of Dante Cephas and Malik McClain. Finally, we assess the current culture of the Penn State football program and discuss the expectations heading into 2023.
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
Episode 24 breaks down Penn State's historic victory in the Rose Bowl against Utah. We discuss the Nittany Lions' magical run this season, and the impact the win could have on 2023. We highlight all the key plays and performances, from Sean Clifford's deep bomb to KeAndre Lambert-Smith to Nicholas SIngleton's record-breaking touchdown run. We'll repeat it - Penn State, Rose Bowl Champions!
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 23, we get ready for some California Dreamin’! We dive into Penn State’s bowl matchup with the Utah Utes in this year’s Rose Bowl. We look at how the Nittany Lions will fare on each side of the football. In addition, we also provide our picks for the College Football Playoff games, as well as some of the biggest games of bowl season.
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
Penn State is going to the Rose Bowl! In Episode 22, we react to the news, and quickly preview the upcoming matchup against Utah. In addition, we also discuss the final College Football Playoff rankings and this week's Army vs Navy game.
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 21, we look back on Penn State’s 35-16 win against Michigan State to close out the regular season. We also discuss the departures of Joey Porter Jr. and Christian Veilleux, as well as the decision from Olu Fashanu to return to the Nittany Lions for 2023. Finally, we break down the possible bowl destinations for Penn State, including a trip to the Rose Bowl.
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program
In episode 20, we break down Penn State’s blowout 55-10 victory at Rutgers. Then, we look ahead to the final Senior Day matchup against Michigan State. We also discuss potential Nittany Lion draft departures, best bets for Week 12 of college football, and more!
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program
In episode 19, we discuss Penn State’s shut out win last week against Maryland. We also look ahead to the Nittany Lions’ upcoming game at Rutgers. Would a rematch against Ohio State or Michigan now produce different results? We tackle these topics, the week’s best bets, and more!
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 18, we recap Penn State’s 45-14 win over Indiana. We also discuss Saturday’s upcoming game versus Maryland. In addition, we take a deep dive into the Nittany Lions’ chances of making the New Year’s Six.
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 17, we discuss Penn State’s upcoming matchup at Indiana. Can the Lions get back in the win column? Who are some of the key matchups we’ll have our eyes on? Are we going to see Drew Allar make his first start for Penn State? We answer these questions and more in this week’s episode!
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program
In episode 16, we decompress from Penn State’s heartbreaking 44-31 loss against Ohio State. Will the Lions ever be able to get back in the win column against the Buckeyes? What does the rest of the season hold for the Blue and White? Which quarterback gives us the best shot to win out?
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
We provide our full Whiteout week breakdown in Episode 15. Is the Penn State offense, fixed? In addition, we dive into the game Nittany Lions fans have been waiting for all season long - Ohio State week. Does the Blue and White have what it takes to upset the second ranked Buckeyes?
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
Tune in for a full-on vent session as we unpack the Nittany Lions embarrassing loss on the road at Michigan. Where does the season go from here? Does our opinion of the Sean Clifford vs Drew Allar change going into the second half of the year? Will the Whiteout be a celebration, or a continuation of this week’s disappointment? Find out these answers and more in Episode 14!
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
It’s Episode 13, and Michigan still sucks! This week, we are joined by Pat Sweda, sportswriter for Nittany Central, to break down Saturday’s top 10 matchup against the Michigan Wolverines. We provide an in depth look at what it’ll take for Penn State to pull the upset in Ann Arbor. We also look ahead to the momentous October slate for the Nittany Lions. Finally, we dive head on into the Sean Clifford vs Drew Allar debate.
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 12, we breakdown the Lions’ most recent 17-7 win against Northwestern. Should Penn State fans be concerned about two consecutive weeks of lackluster offensive production, or was Saturday’s weather the overriding factor? In addition, we recap the first half of the 2022 season through the bye week, including our biggest surprises, major disappointments, and what we expect the rest of the year to look like for the Blue and White.
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 11, we discuss the highs, the lows, and everything in between of Penn State’s 33-14 win over Central Michigan. We also do a deep dive into the upcoming Week 5 matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats as the Nittany Lions look to go 5-0. In addition, we breakdown other key games from around the college football landscape, including Clemson vs NC State, Purdue vs Minnesota, and more!
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 10, we start by dissecting Penn State’s emphatic 41-12 victory over Auburn, including the thoughts from the guys who saw it live via Tailgate Talk on Location. We also preview the Nittany Lions’ Week 4 foe, Central Michigan. Other topics include the preview of the most interesting games of the Week 4 College Football schedule, and a discussion on whether fans’ expectations for this 2022 Penn State team should change with the 3-0 start.
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 9, we breakdown the Lions’ huge Week 3 matchup versus Auburn. We discuss the challenges of facing an SEC foe on the road, highlight how we think Penn State matches up against the Tigers on both sides of the ball, and set the stage for Tailgate Talk on Location down on the Plains. We also highlight our Week 2 bets and much more!
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 8, we recap Penn State’s 46-10 victory over Ohio. We discuss the breakout game from Nick Singleton, another promising appearance from Drew Allar, and our thoughts on how the Lions’ performance sets the slate for the big Week 3 matchup at Auburn. In addition, we also touch on the dramatic upsets from across the college football landscape in Week 2.
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 7, we breakdown the Lions’ upcoming Week 2 matchup against Ohio. We discuss the return to Beaver Stadium, what we’re hoping to see from Penn State in the second game of the year, and, as always, we get into a few arguments along the way. We also highlight our Week 2 bets and much more!
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
Still trying to process what you watched on Thursday night? In Episode 6, we dive into Penn State’s wild 35-31 win over Purdue. We’ll discuss what we took away from our first opportunity to view the Nittany Lions this season, including Sean Clifford’s performance, Manny Diaz’s defensive scheme, the game’s top performers, and areas where we think the Lions need to improve.
In this episode, we’ll also discuss:
Highlights from Week 1 of College Football
College Football Playoff Expansion
And More!
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
Penn State Football is back! In Episode 5, the guys break down Week 1's matchup at Purdue. Will the Manny Diaz and the Lions' defense be able to slow down the Purdue passing attack? Will Penn State finally be able to establish a run game? Most importantly, will the Blue and White be heading back to Happy Valley with a win? Listen to find out the guys' thoughts!
We also cover:
Nebraska vs Northwestern Week 0 Recap
Drew Allar on the Rise
Pick Your Plate for Week 1's Gambling Locks
And More!
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
How will the Lions fair in 2022? In Episode 4, the guys break down what they expect to see from the Blue and White when they take the field this fall. They also discuss:
Special Teams Outlook
Week 0 Bets
And More!
Tailgate Talk: Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
Episode 3: Defense Preview Position Battles Fan Alumni Percentages Saban vs Bryce Young Much More
Four lifelong Penn State football fans bring their insightful conversations from their tailgate to your streaming device. Each week, the gang gives you their unfiltered opinions on the happenings around the Nittany Lions’ program.
In Episode 2 we discuss: Sean Clifford 2021 Good, Bad, and Ugly Projected Offensive Starters Tailgate Foods Much More
Tailgate Talk: A podcast of four friends with average commentary on Penn State Football. We keep it light and try not to get too deep into the weeds. You’ll hear some good takes, many bad takes, and some flat out wrong takes. Essentially, you will hear Tailgate Talk. Episode 1 we discuss: Franklins Contract State of the Program Coaches Poll Big Ten Media Deal Much More