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 t ...
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Do you believe the hype? Fran and Babs talk about bands and artists potentially given undue credit & musicians who should be more famous, by curating five or ten-track playlists to argue their case
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Welcome to "PNW Beauty Pro Podcast", the podcast that delves deep into the world of beauty and explores the insights and expertise of leading professionals in the industry.Join us as we interview makeup artists, hair stylists, skin care experts, beauty influencers, and other industry insiders to uncover their secrets to success and learn about the latest trends, techniques, and products in the beauty world.Each episode features candid conversations with our guests, who share their personal j ...
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Bring on the Badgers: Wisconsin Look-Ahead
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Tom & Andy take stock of Penn State at mid-season and preview a prime-time matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers. Plus they give their ten-second takes on all the big games from the past weekend and go By the Numbers with Joel Bettner.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Walking on Sunshine: USC Recap
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Tom & Andy literally can't stop talking about Penn State's win vs. USC in the Coliseum. They hit on all the big themes from the game and unpack this potentially narrative-changing, season-defining win. Plus they check in on the other big games from the weekend in "Ten-Second Takes" and finish with a look into the mailbag.…
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California Dreamin': USC Look-Ahead
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Penn State hits the road as the #4 team in the country, taking on the USC Trojans in their first West Coast trip of the new-look Big Ten. Tom & Andy are dreaming of a win as the Nittany Lions head into the toughest stretch of their season. They also open the mailbag and go By the Numbers with Joel Bettner.…
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Cherish Your Wins: UCLA Recap
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Tom & Andy were in Beaver Stadium as Penn State hosted UCLA for the first time since 1968. They share their experience of the game and discuss all the game action. Plus Tom's Ten Second Takes from all the college football madness from the past weekend.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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S8E5 - Pop Singer-Songwriters, Part II: P!nk (Overrated) & Annie (Underrated)
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We're back in the world of pop, having previously discussed Billie Eilish and Charli xcx last season (and Charli xcx's BRAT in this season too)! The two playlists for this episode were created by Pop Underrated, whose Linktree you should check out. P!nk is currently ranked as Spotify's 100th most-popular artist in the world - she has gone through m…
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Storm's a-Bruin: UCLA Look-Ahead
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Tom & Andy preview an opponent Penn State hasn't faced in over 50 years, the UCLA Bruins. Plus they open the mailbag and check in with Joel Bettner for By the Numbers.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Bully Ball: Illinois Recap
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Tom & Andy break down Penn State's dominant play on both sides of the ball against Illinois for PSU's first Big Ten win of the season.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Bring the White Out Energy: Illinois Look-Ahead
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Penn State opens Big Ten play under the lights in Beaver Stadium in a top-20 matchup. Tom & Andy take a look at a dangerous Illinois team and discuss what the Nittany Lions need to do to remain unbeaten. Plus they open the mailbag and go By the Numbers with Joel Bettner.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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A Golden Flash Lashing: Kent State Recap
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Tom & Andy break down Penn State's record-setting offensive performance in the Nittany Lions' final tuneup before Big Ten Play.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Who Wants a Cupcake: Kent State Preview
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Tom & Andy take a look at their upcoming opponent, lowly Kent State. Can they extinguish the Golden Flashes? Plus Ten-Second takes, Mailbag, and By the Numbers with Joel Bettner.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Too Close for Comfort: Bowling Green Recap
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Tom & Andy dissect Penn State's near-catastrophe, when the Nittany Lions escaped with a close victory against a scrappy Bowling Green, and they discuss whether this was simply a fluke or an ominous sign for the rest of the season.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Orange + Brown Makes Green: Bowling Green Preview
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Tom & Andy take a look at Penn State's opponent for their home opener, the Bowling Green Falcons. Can the Nittany Lions keep the offensive fireworks going as they face the first of two straight MAC teams?Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Lightning Strikes: West Virginia Recap
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Tom & Andy recap Penn State's exciting 2024 season opener, a 34-12 victory against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Plus, hear Tom's Ten-Second-Takes on all the big opening week games.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Country Roads: West Virginia Preview
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Penn State football is back! Tom & Andy dive into the first game of the 2024 season, a tough road trip to Morgantown against the Mountaineers of West Virginia. Plus, they open the first mailbag of the season and go By the Numbers with Joel Bettner.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Special Teams Preview & Preseason Wrapup
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In their final preseason installment, Tom & Andy take a look at Penn State's special teams and give their final thoughts on the upcoming season.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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The Best Defense Is
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Incoming Defensive Coordinator Tom Allen has big shoes to fill. With the 2024 season just days away, Tom & Andy discuss their hopes for another dominating defense and break down each unit's key contributors.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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S8E4 - Special Episode: Charli xcx's album 'BRAT'
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Why hello there people who snag their tights on lawn chairs, mean girls and those who think everything is romantic - don't worry if you don't understand what this means, join us anyway for a special episode where we discuss Charli xcx's latest album BRAT in depth - the songs and the cultural impact it is currently having this summer... We'd previou…
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Be. Offensive. B-E Offensive!
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Big changes are coming to Penn State's offense, as incoming OC Andy Kotelnicki attempts to unlock the talents of Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, and Kaytron Allen. Tom & Andy take a close look at each unit on the offense including projected starters, areas of strength, and needs for improvement.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Previewing Penn State 2024
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As Penn State prepares to kick off a new campaign, Tom & Andy discuss the state of the program under James Franklin and take a look at the upcoming season.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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The State of College Football
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Tom & Andy kick off their 5th season of Blue and White Brothers with their take on the seismic changes coming to the college football landscape this season.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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S8E3 - Dance-punk: Foals (Overrated) & Tom Vek (Underrated)
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We're back to the noughties, discussing two British indie acts who have more than a flavour of electro in their tunes... Babs never really got into Foals after their first record, so she asked Fran to make a wide-ranging playlist - how will they rate the Oxford band's career? And Babs is delighted to finally delve deep into Tom Vek's back catalogue…
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S8E2 - 80s Synth Pop: Eurythmics (Overrated) & Deux (Underrated) - with George Pringle
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We're travelling to one of our favourite eras, joined by special guest George Pringle - a music producer, artist & gallery owner. George made both playlists for this week's episode, and we start with a discussion about Eurythmics. Their influence in synth pop is undeniable - as was Annie Lennox's look, attitude and progressive politics - but is the…
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S8E1 - UK 00's Indie Explosion, Part II: Arctic Monkeys (Overrated) & The Cooper Temple Clause (Underrated)
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Welcome back to Season 8! Delighted our lockdown project continues, thanks so much for listening. We're back in the noughties, and our overrated pick is a hugely popular rock band that neither of us are particularly keen on, especially since their first album...nevertheless, Babs made a wide-ranging playlist of Arctic Monkeys songs so her and Fran …
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Offseason Updates: Times They Are a-Changin'
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At the midpoint of the offseason, Tom & Andy weigh in on the major changes coming to college football this season. Plus, they take stock of the Nittany Lions after spring workouts wrap up and the transfer portal closes.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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That's a Wrap: Peach Bowl Recap & Season Finale
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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S7E10 - Special Episode: Fran and Babs' Best of 2023
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The final episode of the season is our annual special where we each pick our favourite songs of the year! Like in 2022, we have picked songs according to pre-determined categories: favourite song by a solo act, best song by a group, favourite track in a genre we don't normally like, favourite song not in English, best collaboration, best sync song,…
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Peach Fuzz: Peach Bowl Preview
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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S7E9 - Avant-pop: Björk (Overrated) & Bat for Lashes (Underrated)
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Fran & Babs listened to (almost) the entirety of Björk's discography - having only previously dipped in and out of her music - and collaborated on a ten-track playlist spanning the decades to properly deliberate on her music and legacy... Natasha Khan a.k.a Bat for Lashes is this week's underrated artist - Fran thinks she has many good songs beyond…
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Close, but No Cigar: Season in Review
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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.…
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S7E8 - Australia Part III 🇦🇺 INXS (Overrated) & The Go-Betweens (Underrated) - with Bill Cummings
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Joined by writer & broadcaster Bill Cummings, we're returning down under to discuss two bands who experienced wildly varying levels of success... INXS have sold a whopping 95 million albums worldwide - they're one of Australia's most successful musical acts ever. With their crisp new wave sound and iconic frontman, will Fran & Babs feel the hype is…
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S7E7 - Special Episode: Overrated & Underrated Cover Versions
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We often discuss covers, so it was about time for a special episode dedicated to the ones we admire, as well as those we don't love so much... We've picked ten overrated cover versions - those that are better known than the originals or ones we don't enjoy - as well as ten underrated covers, songs we feel add to, or even improve on, the original. T…
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Just Peachy: OC Hire, CFP Madness, & Peach Bowl Preview
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Regular Season Wrap & Championship Week Preview
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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.…
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S7E6 - Britpop Part III: Stereophonics (Overrated) & Ash (Underrated) - with Robin Allender
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Joined by musician, comedian and podcaster Robin Allender, we are back feeling nostalgic about the late 90's... Stereophonics are clearly one of the more successful acts to emerge from Wales - to date, their most famous song Dakota has had over 200 million streams on Spotify - but are Fran, Babs or Robin fans of the band? Robin picked Ash as an und…
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Offensive Explosion: Michigan State Recap
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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S7E5 - Pop Singer-Songwriters, Part I: Billie Eilish (Overrated) & Charli xcx (Underrated)
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Billie Eilish is undoubtedly one of the world's most famous pop stars and Babs enjoys quite a few of her songs. She pitches some of her faves - and a couple of not-so-faves - to Fran, as we both ponder whether the hype is justified... Babs also FINALLY gets to chat Fran's ear off about how much she loves Charli xcx. Charli is undeniably also a famo…
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Michigan State Look-Ahead
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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.…
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The Pribula Package: Rutgers Recap
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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S7E4 - Goth: The Cure (Overrated) & Xmal Deutschland (Underrated) - with Ryan Schaff
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Joined by our first ever returning guest - Ryan Schaff, host of The Broken Record Player podcast - we're breaking out the eyeliner, black nail varnish and discussing what makes a band truly goth... Ryan is a huge fan of The Cure - they're in his top five favourite bands of all time - while Fran & Babs don't exactly muster the same level of enthus…
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Gut Check: Rutgers Look-Ahead
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Groundhog Day, Again: Michigan Recap
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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S7E3 - Special Episode: Underrated music from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 with Lieselotte Smets
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Joined by friend of the podcast Lieselotte Smets, we're learning more about the musical landscape of the Netherlands 🇳🇱 Lieselotte is Belgian, but has lived in the Netherlands for many years. Despite being Flemish - and therefore a native Dutch speaker - she realised there was a massive gap in her Netherlands music knowledge, so she has been keenly…
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I Saw the Signs: Michigan Look-Ahead
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Terp Triumph: Maryland Recap
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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S7E2 - Post-punk: U2 (Overrated) & The Psychedelic Furs (Underrated)
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U2 are obviously one of the biggest bands in the world, with 15 studio albums to date - Fran believes there's a lot of gold in their extensive back catalogue and that some of their albums are more underrated than others...will Babs agree? We also discuss The Psychedelic Furs' back catalogue in some depth - Babs had previously dipped into the band's…
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Terrapin Trepidation: Maryland Look-Ahead
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Hoosier Hangover: Indiana Recap
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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S7E1 - Special Episode: Interviewing Bob Stanley, music journalist and founder of Saint Etienne
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We're kicking off our new season with a very special episode! We're interviewing Bob Stanley, a very talented writer, musician, DJ, and film producer. Since founding the band Saint Etienne, Bob has enjoyed a parallel career as a music journalist. He came on the podcast to talk about two of his books, which - together - span the entire history of po…
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Palate Cleanser: Indiana Look-Ahead
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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 th…
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Same Old Song and Dance: Ohio State Recap
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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.Von Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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