Blue and White Brothers

Youth Movement: Ohio (not State) Recap & Auburn Look-Ahead

September 12, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 201 MB

The boys relish a comfortable win over the Ohio Bobcats and discuss the headline-grabbing young talent, including the breakout performance by RB Nick Singleton and an impressive second showing by QB Drew Allar. Then they take a look at their upcoming nationally-televised clash with SEC blue-blood Auburn.

Calm Yourself, Iago: Purdue Recap & Ohio (not State) Look-Ahead

September 05, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 170 MB

After a wild win that saw Penn State's Sean Clifford snatch victory from the jaws of defeat with a clutch game-winning final drive (after previously snatching defeat from the jaws of victory with a backbreaking pick-six) Tom & Andy debrief the game. They also take a look at some of the other exciting action from opening weekend and take a peek at their next opponent, the Ohio (not State) Bobcats.

Once More into the Breach: Season Overview & Purdue Look-Ahead

August 29, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 199 MB

Tom and Andy talk through the challenging 12-game slate the Nittany Lions will face this season and take a closer look at their first-game opponent, Purdue. They conclude with their season predictions as they look forward to the Thursday night opener.

Previewing the Defense & Special Teams

August 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 204 MB

As the 2022 football season inches closer, Tom and Andy roll up their sleeves for a double episode, diving into the defense and special teams. Will the defense do a better job of closing out games under new coordinator Manny Diaz? Will they have a serviceable kicking game after the departure of Jordan Stout? Hear their take on these questions and more along with the return of the mailbag with a fascinating "would you rather?" conversation.

Offseason Updates

August 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Tom & Andy get back in the saddle with a slew of offseason updates as they eagerly anticipate the start of Penn State's 2022 campaign. They discuss the addition of Manny Diaz as the new DC, Big Ten expansion, the current state of college football, and their initial outlook on this as-yet pristine season.

The State of Penn State: Bowl Season Recap & Year End Review

January 11, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 204 MB

In their final episode of the season, the brothers share their take on the National Championship game along with several of the major bowls, including a recap of Penn State's dismal Outback Bowl showing. They finish up with a "state of the program" discussion, sharing their hopes and concerns about Penn State football at the end of a second straight disappointing season.

Gone Bowling: Outback Bowl Look-Ahead

December 27, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 247 MB

The boys take stock of the college football landscape known as bowl season, including some of the big news for Penn State since their last regular season game on the coaching and recruiting front. Then they turn their attention to their upcoming Outback Bowl appearance against the #21 Arkansas Razorbacks and what they hope will be an enjoyable final game for the 2021 season.

Tale of Two Seasons: Michigan State Recap & Regular Season Review

December 01, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 223 MB

Coming off of the regular season finale, a Land Grant loss to Michigan State, the boys unpack a game that caps a disappointing regular season. The boys begin by discussing the coaching carousel craziness of the past week and engaging in some CFP prognostication.

Veilleux Debut: Rutgers Recap & Michigan State Look-Ahead

November 22, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 195 MB

Tom & Andy break down the the breakout debut performance of true freshman QB Christian Veilleux, who replaced an unwell Sean Clifford midway through the first half and led the Lions to a comfortable victory over Rutgers. They also take a look at their final regular season opponent, a Michigan State team licking their wounds from an Ohio State beatdown. While they're at it, they look around the college football landscape to see which teams might be more miserable than Penn State.

Quite Franklin: Michigan Recap & Rutgers Look-Ahead

November 15, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 180 MB

Reeling from another close loss and with Penn State's season sliding further off the rails, Tom & Andy dissect the Michigan game and take a peek at the home finale versus Rutgers. Along the way, they look squarely at Franklin's coaching performance in their second straight Blue & White Breakdown segment. Quite Franklin, you won't want to miss it.

Jekyll and Hyde: Maryland Recap & Michigan Look-Ahead

November 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 203 MB

Penn State secured a respectable 31-14 win against Maryland, but Penn State's offense was yet again hot and cold, resulting in a more stressful game than expected. Still, a record-breaking performance by Jahan Dotson headlined a victory that put an end to their three-game losing streak. As the team prepares for top-ten Michigan, which Penn State team will show up? Tom & Andy discuss it all, including a breakdown of the team's lackluster run game that has been hampering them all season.

Off the Ledge: Ohio State Recap & Maryland Look-Ahead

November 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 170 MB

Tom & Andy break down a spirited effort against Ohio State that wasn't quite enough to get a win in the horseshoe. Nonetheless, the game showed that this is a Penn State team that still has a lot of fight left in it, with enough weapons to go toe-to-toe with a top-5 team that boasts the nation's best offense. The boys then look ahead to border-state foe Maryland and consider whether there might be better times ahead, as the PSU squad looks to get back to their winning ways as they head into ...

Little Shop of Horrors: Illinois Recap & Ohio State Look Ahead

October 25, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 213 MB

As inexplicable as the loss to Illinois may have been, Tom & Andy managed to record their longest podcast of the season as they try and grapple with the slow-motion disaster that was the Illinois game. Then they stare down the monster that is this year's Ohio State team, as they anticipate a second consecutive Halloween fright-night for Saturday's game against the nation's top offense.

Tipping Point: Midseason Review & Illinois Look-Ahead

October 18, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 186 MB

Coming out of a bye week with no Penn State football, Tom & Andy take the opportunity to look across the landscape of college football halfway through the 2021 season. They also take stock of Penn State at the midpoint and look ahead to the Illinois game with starting QB Sean Clifford's injury status unknown.

Midterm Exam: Iowa Recap & Bye Week Reflections

October 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 189 MB

It started great but ended in disaster. Tom & Andy commiserate over Penn State's loss to Iowa and discuss the injury to starting QB Sean Clifford. In addition to analyzing the game, they also ponder the implications of Penn State's first loss as the team heads into the bye week and conclude by delving into the mailbag.

Boss Battle: Indiana Recap & Iowa Look-Ahead

October 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 191 MB

After a vindicating victory over Indiana, Penn State turns its attention to the biggest matchup of the season, a top-5 clash with Big Ten West foe Iowa. Tom & Andy discuss the highs and lows of the win over the Hoosiers and the promise and peril of their imminent face-off with the Hawkeyes.

From Vanilla to Vengeance: Villanova Recap & Indiana Look-Ahead

September 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 176 MB

Tom and Andy recap a businesslike, if uninspired, win against Villanova and look ahead to their first chance to avenge last year's opening-game loss to Indiana. Coming off a disappointing 2-2 start, this still-dangerous Indiana team will look to prove last year was not a fluke, while Penn State looks to shake off last year's loss and show that their top-4 ranking is well-deserved.

White Out Win: Auburn Recap & Villanova Look-Ahead

September 20, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 174 MB

It was a glorious evening in Happy Valley as Tom & Andy recount the sights and sounds of a White Out win, as the Nittany Lions prevailed over the visiting Auburn Tigers. As they revel in the team's success, they simultaneously manage to avoid spending too much time nit-picking the abysmal officiating. The close by taking stock of the team a quarter of the way through the season, and reserve a bit of room at the end to preview their upcoming opponent, FCS contender Villanova.

White Out Week: Ball State Recap and Auburn Look-Ahead

September 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 195 MB

It's whiteout week! With #22 Auburn coming to town for a major cross-conference matchup, the brothers all kinds of excited, especially after Penn State took care of defending MAC-champ Ball State on Saturday. Tom and Andy break down the Ball State game and dig into what is sure to be an exciting game against the one of college football's blue-bloods. Will Auburn turn out to be a paper tiger, or will they put a crimp in Penn State's ambitions to finally join the CFP club? Special thanks to ...

Flipping the Script: Wisconsin Recap & Ball State Look-Ahead

September 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 180 MB

What a difference a year makes! In a situation that mirrored of last year's opening game, Penn State flipped the script and came away from a hard-fought first game with a huge road win against a B1G West behemoth Wisconsin. Tom & Andy celebrate the good times as they break down the win, discuss room for improvement, and take a look at their next opponent, a sneaky-good defending MAC champion Ball State.

Game Time: Season Overview and Wisconsin Look-Ahead

August 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 176 MB

In this final loo at the NIttany Lions before the season gets underway, Tom and Andy take a look at the challenging 2021 schedule, dig into their upcoming top-25 matchup against an always-tough Wisconsin squad, and give their season predictions. Want to hear about Tom's other life as The Real Hiking Viking? Check out his guest appearance on The Obligatory PSU Podcast, where he goes in-depth about the hiking life as well as his love for all things Penn State Football.

Previewing the Defense and Special Teams

August 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 166 MB

Tom and Andy discuss how this year's defense and special teams are shaping up after a disappointing 2020 campaign for both squads. Can they bounce back from last year's sub-par performance? They also debut a new "Mailbag" segment and get into the latest on the rumored B1G/ACC/PAC-12 alliance. It's all in a day's work for the Blue & White Brothers.

2021 Season Preview: We're Back, Baby!

August 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 197 MB

Tom and Andy are back for the upcoming 2021 Penn State football season! In this first episode they review all the offseason action and discuss how they think the team will fare this year. As always, you'll get a heavy dose of unedited brotherly banter, complete with their unique mix of self-deprecating humor and incisive analysis. 0:00-We're Back! 5:37-Last Look at 2020 12:48-Off-Season Developments 53:56-Season Preview for 2021 1:34:44-Coming Up with Blue & White Brothers

The End of the Beginning: 2020 Season Review

January 12, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 222 MB

This unprecedented season proved to be quite a way to begin a podcast on Penn State Football! Now, here at the end of the beginning, Tom and Andy get the lay of the land as they reflect on the season that was and offer some thoughts on what lies ahead.

We Are...The Champions Week Winners: Illinois Recap

December 22, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 196 MB

Tom and Andy recap what turns out to be Penn State's final game of the season, a dominant 56-21 victory over Illinois. They also touch on the team's decision to forego a bowl game, and consider how this win was a fitting end to the struggles of the 2020 season.

No Lovie Lost: Illinois Look-Ahead

December 17, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB

After a tumultuous season, Penn State has finally made it to what the Big Ten originally dubbed "Champions Week" but which has turned out to be anything but, as they discuss at length in this week's Gathmania Gripe. Regardless, Tom & Andy eventually get to talking the team's final opponent of the Big Ten slate, a struggling Illinois squad that is fresh off the firing of head coach Lovie Smith. The boys also touch on the recently concluded early signing day, previewing some of the new recruit...

Land Grant Glory: Michigan State Recap

December 14, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 191 MB

Tom and Andy revel in the return of the Land Grant glory with a 39-24 victory over the Michigan State Spartans. Although it's the regular-season finale, it turned out to be a game of firsts with the unusual 2020 football season drawing to a close.

Land Grant Us a Win: Michigan State Look-Ahead

December 10, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 209 MB

With the final weekend of the regular season approaching, Tom and Andy take a look at the Michigan State game with the Land Grant Trophy on the line. They also survey the wider Big Ten landscape and debut a new segment, "Rick's Picks," featuring the show's first ever guest.

Monday Morning Quarterbacks: Rutgers Recap

December 07, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 178 MB

Coming off the second win of the season, Tom & Andy review a dominant performance against an improved Rutgers team. Feeling mostly good about a team that is finally starting to play well, they leave room to discuss their ongoing gripes, including some frustrations with a two-QB "system" that gave Will Levis 17 carries on a wet and windy day in Piscataway.

Border Battle: Rutgers Look-Ahead

December 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 173 MB

Still energized after the Michigan win, Tom and Andy do a deep dive on a rejuvenated and surprisingly competitive Rutgers team. A game that most years would been considered a gimme is shaping up to be an important border battle. The boys also offer their congratulations to PSU alum Trace McSorely, who threw a TD in his first NFL regular season game Wednesday. They end with a brilliant idea for a new segment on future podcasts.

Won-and-Oh: Michigan Recap

November 30, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

It finally happened—Penn State got their first victory of the Blue and White Brothers era! Tom and Andy share in the emotions coming off the team's first victory, then break down the game and talk about what this win might mean going forward. But whatever the next few weeks hold, for now they're 1-0! Show Notes: - Head Coach James Franklin Michigan Post Game Press Conference https://youtu.be/bP_mWSvtkxE - Holy Roller Oakland Raiders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGffYc5eXnA - Vetera...

Turkey Time: Michigan Look-Ahead

November 25, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 168 MB

It's Thanksgiving week, and Tom and Andy talk about what they're looking forward to with Thanksgiving Dinner. Oh, and they also discuss the upcoming Michigan game and whether there's anything to look forward to on Saturday. Show Notes: - Penn State’s James Franklin says his goal of being first African-American coach to win a national title is important to himhttps://www.inquirer.com/college-sports/penn-state/penn-state-nittany-lions-james-franklin-goal-first-african-american-head-coach-to-...

The Art of Beating A Dead Horse

November 23, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Tom and Andy navigate the titanic disaster that is this current Penn State Football season—which began with such great expectations. Analogies abound in this episode as the boys discover the art of beating a dead horse in hopes of making sense of this historic collapse that we're witnessing before our very eyes.

Battle of Midway: Iowa Preview

November 19, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 128 MB

Now midway through the season, Tom and Andy talk about Penn State's upcoming battle against Iowa, a perennially tough matchup that presents an opportunity for a season-defining turnaround. Tom pours himself a tall bourbon to get him through the episode as the boys don’t even offer up a score prediction at the end. Show Notes: - Battle of Midway movies: Midway (2019) with Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Aaron Eckhart, Luke Evans, Patrick Wilson, and Ed Skrein, among many others: https://www...

Bottom Feeder: Nebraska Recap

November 16, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Tom and Andy recap PSU-Nebraska, a game with some bright spots but one that ultimately puts them at 0-4 and feeding at the bottom of the Big Ten standings. They discuss some of the big developments in the game, including the benching of Sean Clifford in favor of Will Levis, and the continuation of defensive breakdowns. They also analyze some of the team's underlying issues and what needs to change going forward.

Make It So: Nebraska Look-Ahead

November 12, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Tom and Andy try and shake off Penn State's disappointing 0-3 start and share some questions and insights about what we expect (and hope) to see Saturday against Nebraska. They also share some midweek news updates about Coach Franklin, the team depth chart, and Journey Brown. Show Notes: - James Franklin discussing being apart from his family and how it has effected him: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/psu/2020/11/10/penn-state-football-james-franklin-daughter-sickle-cell/stories/2020...

Groundhog Day: Maryland Recap/Gut-Check

November 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

What the heck was that? Tom & Andy try to make sense of Penn State's embarrassing 35-19 loss to Maryland, a game that wasn't nearly as close as the score indicates. Instead of picking the game apart, they go deep and try and figure out what is going on with this team and how they can possibly move forward from here. Show Notes: - mirth: /mərTH/ noun amusement, especially as expressed in laughter. “Penn State’s 0-3 start shook Andy’s mirth" - James Franklin’s family isn’t with him for ...

Keeping the Faith: Ohio State Recap/Therapy Session and Maryland Look-Ahead

November 03, 2020 15:30 - 1 hour - 185 MB

There's a lot to be frustrated with, but Tom and Andy are trying to stay positive and keep the faith in this unusual and expectation-defying season. Show Notes: - The most yards KJ Hamler ever had in a game was 138 yards on 4 catches (1 TD) against Ohio State in 2018. He has had two games that are tied for the most touchdowns in a game with two touchdown catches. Both games were in 2019 against Idaho and Michigan. - Jahan is in pretty good territory tying for second all time in Penn Stat...

Houston, We Have a Problem: Indiana Recap & Ohio State Look Ahead

October 27, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Tom and Andy discuss the misery of losing the opener against Indiana in dysfunctional fashion. They work their way through all the glaring issues that they saw as Indiana burst Penn State’s chance at an undefeated season. By the end of their Indiana review, they point out the silver linings that they gleaned from the loss as we look ahead to next week’s Mount Everest opponent, Ohio State. An Ohio State team that looks every bit the title contender that we all thought they were. Show Notes:...

Indiana Preview and Final Preseason Updates

October 20, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 157 MB

It's finally here—game week 2020. Like James Franklin, this episode is all about Indiana, Indiana, Indiana, Indiana! Tom and Andy start with a few final preseason updates, looking at roster changes and late-breaking player news. Then they take a look at Indiana and what sort of game they expect to see from their first opponent of the season. They end with their game and season predictions, if only Tom will let Andy sign off! From the show: First things first: just after we finished recordi...

Previewing Special Teams and Season Overview

October 13, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 162 MB

Tom and Andy have a riveting discussion about Penn State's special teams, including the progress they made in last year, and how they hope the team will build on it this year. They also talk through the season ahead, noting the big games, major uncertainties, and huge expectations they have for the upcoming season. From the Show: Hugh Freeze coached Liberty against Syracuse from his hospital bed in 2019. They lost 24-0. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2019/08/31/hugh-freeze-ho...

Previewing the Offense and Defense

October 13, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 161 MB

Tom and Andy dive hard into a comprehensive overview of the offensive and defensive units, both from a coaching staff stand point and a player personnel stand point. Tom stutters and interrupts Andy, a lot. From the Show: Offense Ricky Rahne is now the head coach of the Old Dominion Monarchs, NOT The Dominators or even The Denominators. Tanner Morgan, QB for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, was NOT a walk-on. He was 44th nationally ranked pro-style QB and a 3-star recruit and the 5th best...

We Are...The Blue and White Brothers

October 13, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 98.4 MB

In the first episode of the inaugural season, Tom and Andy tell you a little bit about who they are and where they’ve come from in life to find themselves starting the Blue and White Brothers Podcast. They talk about how deep the Penn State roots run in their family and how they each fell in love with Penn State Football. They also dive into their own personal familial dynamic and how different they are from one another. Finally, they discuss what they’re most excited about for the upcoming ...

Blue and White Brothers Season 1 Teaser Trailer

September 30, 2020 19:30 - 3 minutes - 4.73 MB

Enjoy a sneak preview of a new weekly podcast about Penn State Football, premiering October 2020. Blue and White Brothers is 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 pass...

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