Blue and White Brothers artwork

Blue and White Brothers

94 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings

Blue and White Brothers is a podcast about all things Penn State football hosted by Tom and Andy Gathman: two brothers with two takes about one team. Tom Gathman, better known as “The Real Hiking Viking,” spends much of his time on trail and off grid living life to the full. Andy Gathman is the pastor of a small rural church and spends most of his time spreading the good news. We are as different as brothers can be with one exception: a passion for Penn State football. We bring our love of the game and lifelong sibling rivalry to each show. Join us every week as we discuss our thoughts, analysis, and perspective on Penn State football. Blue and White Brothers is a project of Pastime Sports, Ltd.

Football Sports News Sports News
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

That's a Wrap: Peach Bowl Recap & Season Finale

January 08, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour - 208 MB

In their final installment of the year, Tom & Andy look back at the college football bowl season as well as Penn State's first ever appearance in Peach Bowl. They unpack the team's lackluster performance and take a peek at what lies ahead next year, with all its uncertainties and possibilities.

Peach Fuzz: Peach Bowl Preview

December 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 183 MB

Tom & Andy do a deep dive on Ole Miss, Penn State's opponent in the upcoming Peach Bowl. Plus a special bowl season By the Numbers with Joel Bettner.

Close, but No Cigar: Season in Review

December 19, 2023 02:15 - 1 hour - 196 MB

Tom & Andy take a look back at the 2023 regular season, highlighting all the highs and lows, the achievements and near misses, along with the key players and interesting statistics. Plus, a look at Tom Allen, our new DC who is set to replace the departed Manny Diaz, and a preview of the upcoming bowl slate.

Just Peachy: OC Hire, CFP Madness, & Peach Bowl Preview

December 05, 2023 01:45 - 1 hour - 189 MB

Tom & Andy recap a momentous week of news for Penn State and the college football world. They unpack the hire of Andy Kotelnicki as Penn State's new Offensive Coordinator, review the championship week games, rant about the playoff seeding, and discuss Penn State's Peach Bowl bid vs. Ole Miss.

Regular Season Wrap & Championship Week Preview

December 01, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 155 MB

Tom & Andy dig into the mailbag and respond to listener questions about the gap between PSU and the rest of the Big 10, how we should feel about the team compared to other 2-loss teams, and what podcasts they'll be listing to during the offseason. Plus, a modified by the numbers and a preview of championship week games.

Offensive Explosion: Michigan State Recap

November 28, 2023 01:15 - 1 hour - 173 MB

Tom & Andy discuss the final game of the regular season, a 42-0 drubbing of the Michigan State Spartans, and wonder where that version of the offense has been all season?!?! Plus they recap all the exiting rivalry week action.

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Michigan State Look-Ahead

November 23, 2023 04:45 - 1 hour - 152 MB

Tom & Andy look forward to post-Thanksgiving football, previewing Penn State's final opponent, the sputtering Spartans of Michigan State. Will they finish strong for another 10-win season and possible New Year's Six bowl? They also open the Mailbag and go By the Numbers for the last time in the regular season.

The Pribula Package: Rutgers Recap

November 21, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 161 MB

Tom & Andy dissect the 27-6 win against Rutgers, which saw backup QB Beau Pribula replace an injured Drew Allar early in the third quarter. And heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, the boys conclude with some thoughts about what they are grateful for with this Penn State football program.

Gut Check: Rutgers Look-Ahead

November 16, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Tom & Andy open up the mailbag to talk more about Penn State's future in the wake of the Michigan loss and Mike Yurcich's firing. Then they talk about how to avoid a letdown against a feisty Rutgers team. Plus, "By the Numbers" with Joel Bettner.

Groundhog Day, Again: Michigan Recap

November 13, 2023 22:15 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Tom & Andy are tired of watching Penn State act out the same script as review the deflating loss to Michigan. But first, they dissect the unprecedented firing of OC Mike Yurcich in the wake of the loss.

I Saw the Signs: Michigan Look-Ahead

November 09, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 177 MB

Tom & Andy peel back the layers to the upcoming Michigan game, including the latest on the sign-stealing drama and analysis of the on-field challenges that Penn State will face. Plus, they take a look in the mailbag and go By the Numbers.

Terp Triumph: Maryland Recap

November 07, 2023 01:45 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Tom & Andy take a moment to enjoy the blowout win against Maryland. Plus an extended tangent during "News and Notes" has them talking about fan appreciation in solidarity with Tyler from Spartanburg.

Terrapin Trepidation: Maryland Look-Ahead

November 02, 2023 02:30 - 1 hour - 145 MB

Tom & Andy are still shaking off that Indiana game and wondering what kind of team will show up to face a dangerous Maryland team. Will it be a get-right game or another letdown? Plus, a couple of interesting mailbag entries, and another By the Numbers with Joel Bettner.

Hoosier Hangover: Indiana Recap

October 31, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Tom & Andy find themselves at full froth after a poor showing by Penn State, who narrowly escaped with a win against the upset-minded Indiana Hoosiers.

Palate Cleanser: Indiana Look-Ahead

October 26, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Tom & Andy try to get the bad test of the Ohio State loss out of their mouths by looking ahead to Penn State's game against Indiana. First, they find that misery loves company as they go into the mailbag and talk through some questions and comments from their fellow fans in the wake of PSU's first loss of the season. They finish with another "By the Numbers" with Joel Bettner.

Same Old Song and Dance: Ohio State Recap

October 24, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 158 MB

Tom & Andy find themselves at full froth as they commiserate over Penn State's first loss of the season, after a dismal offensive outing in Columbus led to a 20-12 defeat.

Bring on the Buckeyes: Ohio State Look-Ahead

October 18, 2023 03:45 - 1 hour - 157 MB

It's Ohio State week! The biggest game of the season (so far) is upon us, and Tom & Andy get all hyped up to break it all down. Plus, Mailbag and By the Numbers.

Massachusetts Mauling: UMass Recap

October 17, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Tom & Andy enjoy the facts and figures coming out of the big homecoming shutout win vs. UMass, and try and parse what it might mean for bigger games to come. Plus Tom's "Ten Minute Takes" (and a few tangents) on the Top-25 scoreboard.

Just a Minute, Man: UMass Look-Ahead

October 12, 2023 01:15 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Tom & Andy take a look at Penn State's next opponent, the Minutemen of Massachusetts. Plus, the open the mailbag and finish with another edition of By the Numbers.

Opportunity Knocking: Bye Week Breakdown

October 10, 2023 01:15 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Tom & Andy use Penn State's bye week as an opportunity to look back at the season so far, take stock of their strengths, parse their areas for growth, and consider the challenges and opportunities on the rest of the schedule.

Big Win Blues: Northwestern Recap

October 03, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 180 MB

In most cases, a four-touchdown victory should feel great. So why is Penn State's 41-13 drubbing of Northwestern leaving Tom & Andy unsettled and unsatisfied? Plus, News and Notes and some football viewing recommendations for Penn State's upcoming bye week.

Wildcat Trap: Northwestern Look-Ahead

September 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB

Tom & Andy take a closer look at Penn State's third-straight Big Ten West opponent. After losing their head coach to an ugly hazing scandal before the season, the Northwestern Wildcats seem to have found their rhythm. Can Penn State avoid the trap of overlooking a team out to prove themselves? Plus, the boys open the mailbag and are joined by Joel for "By the Numbers."

Best Served Cold: Iowa Recap

September 26, 2023 01:15 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Tom & Andy revel in Penn State's impressive shutout win over the 24th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, breaking down the incredible performance and impressive stat lines.

Like Father, Like Son: Illinois Recap & Iowa Look-Ahead

September 19, 2023 01:45 - 1 hour - 177 MB

With Tom away, Andy invites a special guest-host to help him break down the Illinois win and take a look at their next opponent, Big Ten West defensive powerhouse Iowa. Plus, News and Notes, Mailbag, and a return of "Rick's Picks."

Big Ten Opener: Illinois Look-Ahead

September 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB

Tom & Andy take a look at Illinois, their first Big Ten opponent of the still-young 2023 season. Will Penn State keep the good-times rolling or will the Illini stop them in their tracks? Plus, a special teams edition of "By the Numbers" with Joel Bettner.

Blue Hen Blowout: Delaware Recap

September 12, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 129 MB

Tom & Andy discuss details of Penn State's 63-7 thrashing of FCS Delaware, and consider what they've learned about the team through the second game of the season. Plus, Tom's "ten-second-takes" on the college football scoreboard.

Blue Hen Mayhem: Delaware Look-Ahead

September 06, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 120 MB

The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens are coming to town for the first-ever meeting of these two teams. Tom & Andy break down this nationally-ranked FCS foe, who could give the Nittany Lions trouble if they aren't careful. They also open the mailbag and go "By the Numbers" with Joel.

Mountaineer Mastery: West Virginia Recap

September 06, 2023 00:45 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Tom & Andy discuss the breakout performance of Drew Allar in the season opener, a 38-15 victory which saw Penn State renew its historic rivalry with (and domination of) the West Virginia Mountaineers. They also broach some areas of needed improvement as well as giving their takes on some of the scores from around the Top-25 and the Big Ten.

Rivalry Renewed: West-Virginia Look-Ahead

August 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB

As Tom & Andy anxiously await the first game of the 2023 season, they take a deep dive into the West-Virginia Mountaineers football team, a program mired in mediocrity for the last few years and looking to turn things around. Will Penn State send them packing, or do the mountain men have what it takes to pull off an unlikely upset?

Preseason Wrap-up

August 29, 2023 03:45 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Tom & Andy take stock of everything they've learned through the preseason and give their final takes on the season before it kicks off. Plus, a special "By the Numbers" with Joel Bettner, where the boys offer their take on what they expect Penn State will accomplish this season.

Previewing the Special Teams

August 25, 2023 14:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MB

Tom & Andy wrap up their deep-dive on this year's team with a closeup of Special Teams, the unit with the most question marks going into the season. Who will their specialists and returners be? Will we have any game-changing plays in critical moments? Can our kickers go from question marks to key playmakers? Plus, a review of the newly-announced team captains.

Previewing the Defense

August 23, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 106 MB

Tom & Andy continue their preseason rundown of this year's Penn State team, focusing on the defense in this episode. Can Manny Diaz's high-flying, talent-loaded defense exceed last year's top-10 performance and help pave the way for a breakthrough into college football's elite?

Previewing the Offense

August 19, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 152 MB

Tom & Andy talk Penn State's offense, breaking down each position group and taking a close look at presumed starting quarterback Drew Allar, along with returning stars Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, and Keandre Lambert Smith. Will this be the year that Penn State's offense finally becomes elite?

Preseason Excitement

August 15, 2023 02:15 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Tom & Andy are back at it again, gearing up for another season of Penn State football! They share their thoughts on this as-yet-pristine season with PSU football less than three weeks away.

Offseason Updates: Bonus Episode

April 24, 2023 15:00 - 2 hours - 239 MB

Eight months is a long time to wait to talk about Penn State Football, so Tom & Andy put together their first-ever offseason episode. They check in on the 2023 recruiting class, review the recently-played Blue and White Game, discuss expectations for the coming season, and more. Plus, don't miss a brand new segment with a special guest.

Springboard: Season Finale & 2023 Look-Ahead

January 06, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Tom & Andy discuss how Penn State's big Rose Bowl win could serve as a springboard to next season. They also open up the mailbag for a final time this year as the boys sign off for another exhilarating season of the Blue & White Brothers.

Rose Bowl Champions!

January 05, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

In their second-to-last episode of the season, Tom shares his Rose Bowl experience as he and Andy relish Penn State's dominant victory over #8 Utah. They break down all the action and salute Sean Clifford, who got a signature win in his last game as a Nittany Lion.

Season Review & Rose Bowl Preview

December 29, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 266 MB

As we head into a new calendar year, there's lots of excitement leading up to the Rose Bowl. Tom & Andy can hardly contain themselves for a marathon episode that looks over all the PSU and CFP news of the last month (10:56); looks back at the 2022 season (49:47); and looks ahead to their marquee matchup against #8 Utah in the Rose Bowl on Jan 2 with a mailbag (1:35:15) and analysis of the upcoming game (1:39:40).

Smelling Roses: Breaking Down Penn State's Rose Bowl Bid, CFP Updates, and More!

December 05, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 228 MB

It's official, Penn State is heading to the Rose Bowl! Tom & Andy share in the excitement and break down all the action from championship week while discussing the final CFP rankings. They also get into the implications of the recently confirmed 12-team playoff, and touch on the transfer portal, which is already heating up, along with the impact of NIL, and more.

Senior Day Sendoff: Michigan State Recap

November 28, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 222 MB

Tom & Andy relish a solid victory on Senior Day against the Michigan State Spartans. With a 10-win regular season in the books, they express their thoughts on the seniors who took the field for the last time at Beaver Stadium and discuss the wider college football landscape in the lead-up to championship week.

Blowout: Rutgers Recap & Michigan State Look-Ahead

November 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 198 MB

Tom & Andy discuss the blowout win against Rutgers and consider what it will take to finish off the season with a tenth-win versus struggling Michigan State

Turtle Soup: Maryland Recap & Rutgers Look-Ahead

November 14, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 228 MB

With Penn State coming off a dominating win against Maryland, Tom & Andy are feeling pretty good about the team. After recapping the game, they look forward to a strong outing for their final road game of the season against bottom-feeding Rutgers.

Taking Care of Business: Indiana Recap & Maryland Look-Ahead

November 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 214 MB

As the Nittany Lions reach the final quarter of the season, Tom & Andy are feeling good after Penn State took care of business against a floundering Indiana team. They break down the dominant performance, and then turn their attention to what could be a tricky game against a talented Maryland team.

#Unraveled: Ohio State Recap & Indiana Look-Ahead

October 31, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 222 MB

Tom & Andy commiserate over a heartbreaking loss to #2 Ohio State, in which Penn State outplayed the Buckeyes for more than three quarters only to come unraveled in the final 10 minutes. So much for being #Unrivaled. Then for the second time in three weeks, they discuss how Penn State can avoid a second consecutive loss as they travel to Bloomington to face East Division bottom-feeder Indiana.

Seeking a Signature Win: Minnesota Recap & Ohio State Look-Ahead

October 25, 2022 14:15 - 1 hour - 210 MB

The brothers breathe a sigh of relief after Penn State's dominant performance over Minnesota in the Whiteout. After unpacking the blowout, they ask whether the momentum from that game could carry the team to a signature win in next week's Stripe-Out game when they face the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes, a team the Lions haven't beaten since the magical 2016 season.

Here We Go Again: Michigan Recap & Minnesota Look-Ahead

October 17, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 217 MB

After a dismal day against Michigan, Tom & Andy find themselves at full froth. They try and pull it together enough to discuss their hopes for a better result in the Whiteout against Minnesota.

Inflection Point: Midseason Review & Michigan Look-Ahead

October 10, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 185 MB

Coming off of a weekend without Penn State Football, Tom & Andy take the opportunity to reflect the season so far, commenting on some of the pleasant surprises and speculating about what they think might lay ahead. Then they dissect the upcoming matchup against Michigan, a top-ten clash that in many ways will decide the trajectory of the rest of the season.

Slopfest: Northwestern Recap & Bye Week Breather

October 04, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 232 MB

Tom & Andy commiserate over a sloppy and unsatisfying win that nonetheless leaves Penn State undefeated and in the top-ten going in to the bye week. They also discuss some seismic changes in the Big Ten coaching scene and talk about what they hope the team will get fixed during the bye week.

Win Your Clunkers: Central Michigan Recap & Northwestern Look-Ahead

September 26, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 198 MB

Tom & Andy discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly about an uninspired win against an inferior CMU team. They then turn their attention to a struggling Northwestern team, PSU's opponent in their Big Ten home opener. All that, plus News & Notes, Mailbag, and more.

Statement Win: Auburn Recap & Central Michigan Look-Ahead

September 19, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 211 MB

Tom & Andy relish the big win at Auburn, unpacking all the details of a dominant victory. Then they take a look at a tricky trap game with the Chippewas of Central Michigan.

Twitter Mentions

@coachjfranklin 1 Episode
@bluewhitebros 1 Episode