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BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep7- James Franklin Embraces Expectations, Not Vegas VibeThe heat is up and we mean way up as Penn State hits Big Ten Media Days in Vegas. The only thing hotter than the temps are the expectations around the 2025 Nittany Lions. At Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Penn State was represented by James Franklin, QB Drew Allar, OL Nick Dawkins, and S Zakee Wheatley. Frank, Mike and Andrew dive right into Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti continuing to advocate for four automatic bids each for the Big Ten and SEC in the CFP and what about this idea for a play-in round...2025-07-2549 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep6: McKenna brings PSU to New Heights, Coach Cawley Awarded ESPYTalkin' Hockey Valley in JulyMike, Frank, and Andrew welcome Penn State Author and writer Ben Jones to the show to talk Penn State Hockey as Gavin McKenna commits to the Lions. What does this generational talent mean for expectations for next season? Is there more pressure on Penn State to make this marriage work out? Penn State's program has had a meteoric rise in the decade since Pegula Ice Arena was built, what is the driving force behind their success since they dropped the puck against Army in the first game? All that and more with Ben Jones. Penn...2025-07-1954 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep5: The Tides of Recruiting & PSU Wrestling in the newsContact the show at BlueWhiteTailgatePawcast@gmail.comThe tides of recruiting are as unpredictable as the Drake Passage. Top recruiting targets that seem like a lock suddenly bolt across the country spurning the home state school.A week later a long shot decides to make a pledge. Part of that intrigue is what makes college football great all year long.The world of recruiting continues to evolve and Penn State over the past few weeks has experienced both the highs and the lows.We dive right into the discussion regarding James F...2025-07-0350 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep2 Offseason Workouts - Fact or Fiction - Best PSU DBscontact the show at bluewhitetailgatepawcast@gmail.comThe long wait of the offseason drags on what is there to talk about? Well Frank, Mike and Andrew play a little "Fact or Fiction" with five questions heading into this year.Will James Franklin shred his reputation nationally?Will Drew Allar be a top 5 QB at Penn State of all-time?Those are just two of the questions we pose in our hypotheticals for the 2025 year. We also talk to Rob Oshinskie of Victory Sports and Fitness. A former GA at Penn...2025-05-2658 min
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballS2 E1 - Should PSU Be Preseason#1? Let's debate Penn State running backs!Who should be preseason #1? Is Penn State getting too much credit in some way to early polls just for clicks?Penn State has some great history at the running back position. Who is the best of all time? Is it Saquon, Lenny Moore or someone else. Frank, Mike and Andrew talk about the history of Penn State running backs and Andrew has some "choo choo" interesting comments.2025-05-1858 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 34: New Look Wide Receivers & LB Portal Talk Post BlueWhiteSpring Practice is in the books for the Nittany Lions as the Lions head into the summer after a windy day in the construction zone formerly known as Beaver Stadium. Mike Gross, Frank Bodani and Andrew Kalista try to break down why James Franklin and fans can't seem to get along. How has this team come out of the spring season.? What and where do the Lions look in the transfer portal? Are the WR's ready to push PSU to the next level? And will Penn State's 2026 draft class be its best ever?...2025-05-0241 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep 32 Talking RB's with DJ Dozier and Pro Day thoughtsPenn State legendary DJ Dozier joins the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast. Dozier, one of greatest athletes in Penn State history (NFL & MLB) recorded the game winning TD against Miami in the '87 Fiesta Bowl. Dozier talks about everything from what he sees in the current group of Penn State backs, what it takes to become a national champion and what made his era at Penn State special ('83 to '87).Dozier joins the show at the 25. minute mark. Frank, Mike and Andrew also talk about what they saw from pro day. Did Warren and Carter draft...2025-04-041h 04BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 29. Penn State Takes Cash Grab for Beaver Stadium Name, NCAA Wrestling PreviewWe want your thoughts: BlueWhiteTailgatePawcast@gmail.comBeaver Stadium has a new name! The price tag, $50 million dollars!Do you love it? Do you hate it? Either way Penn State shows it really isn't that different from other programs. Frank and Andrew talk through the details of the deal, what it means going forward, and is this the end of the Paterno name at Penn State for good.The guys also dive into the Big Ten wrestling results and get you ready for nationals. No surprises here, we predict a dominating national championship...2025-03-1549 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 28 Remembering Lou Prato, Combine Thoughts and Pat Kraft talksContact the show via email bluewhitetailgatepawcast@gmail.comOn this episode of the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Mike, Frank and Andrew talk a little offseason free time as the high school hoops season heads to. the post season. Frank is preparing for the Big Ten Championships and NCAA finals on the wrestling mats. The guys also talk about the life, legacy and memories that have of the great Lou Prato. Lou served as the Penn State historian and is one of the most genuine people you meet. Our thoughts are with Lou's family as they mourn...2025-03-0638 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 27 KGB Gang Tackles Big Ten News, Linebacker Position, Stan Drayton & Impact FreshmanFinally a slow period on the schedule for Penn State but. still plenty to talk about. Mike, Frank and Andrew dive into the email bag to discuss tight end depth, impact freshman, and the linebacker unit.We also talk about Big Ten news and what we expect to hear from Pat Kraft next week when he meets the media. Oh lets not forget the new RB coach Stan Drayton. Did this hire check all the boxes? Hit the link and find out.Email the show at BlueWhiteTailgatePawcast@gmail.com2025-02-2244 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 26 Confident Franklin makes his move, RB Coach DecisionThe offseason that will not sleep for Penn State. Mike, Frank and Andrew discuss James Franklin meeting the media after Jim Knowles hire and his moves to bring in a new running back coach after the departure of Ja'Juan Seider for Notre Dame.What does this mean for the RB room? What is Franklin's main goal in the hire and why he is so confident in every move he makes right now?2025-02-1541 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 24: Franklin Roars with Jim Knowles as DCThe BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast is back a few days off to close to season and it returns as Penn State gives us major news with a new defensive coordinator.
James Franklin and Pat Kraft send a signal to the rest of the. nation that Penn State football will not back down and they are fully committed to winning and doing what it takes to bring a national championship to Happy Valley.
Andrew, Frank and Mike discuss how this move went down, what it. means for the immediate future of the program as well as long...2025-01-3051 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Ep. 20: LBU shows out vs. SMU, Penn State OL has found its grooveWelcome to the dance, the show, the CFP, Nittany Lions fans. As the Blue and White made their first appearance into the college football playoff, Penn State showed they are one of the top teams in the country. So too did the fans as they provided the largest, albeit freezing crowd, for a CFP game.
After a slow start, the defense put Penn State on the board not once but twice. With the SMU offense on ice, Penn State jumped out to a 28-0 lead and cruised to victory.
Was the performance by Kobe King, Tony Rojas, Dom De...2024-12-2742 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Trace McSorley talks moving on after a loss; How do the Lions bounce back after Ohio State vs. WashingtonFormer Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley joins the KGB gang on the BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast.
McSorley talks about bouncing back after a tough loss, tough conversations that take place in the locker room, the excitement of coming back to State College as a fan.
Trace also talks about what he wants the fanbase to know about Coach James Franklin.
Mike, Frank and Andrew dive into the goal line play calling and one of them believes this was the worst sequence of plays since 1993 Michigan game.
The gang obviously looks forward to...2024-11-0657 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Trap Game No Worries to Badger LionsIt is time to "Jump Around" as Penn State heads into Wisconsin as they look to badger Bucky on their way to 7-0. Coming off a bye week and big comeback win on the road at Southern Cal, the Lions look to avoid this trap game before a date with Ohio State. In this episode Mike, Frank and Andrew discuss the growth of Drew Allar and what that 4th down conversion against the Trojans means for his confidence. The gang also touches on Penn State's running game and if that will be a focus for Penn State in thi...2024-10-2551 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 3 Bowling GreenAfter Penn State roars to a season opening win dominating West Virginia, Mike, Frank and Andrew give out some roars and shout out some deserving players that don't have their contributions show up in the stat sheet. The new coordinators passed the eye test in week 1, which one do you believe did the better job? And finally what are we looking for from Penn State against a Bowling Green team? Hear from the guys, plus get predictions and some stories on this weeks episode of BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast.
2024-09-0449 minBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 2 West VirginiaWeek 1 is here for the Nittany Lions as they kick off the 2024 campaign. West Virginia is the task on the road in what is sure to be a great environment for college football fans. Veteran Penn State Football beat reporters Mike Gross of LNP, Frank Bodani of (YDR) and former TV sports anchor Andrew Kalista preview the contest. Who has the Blue and White covering the spread and who has them with a pretty solid victory? One thing is for sure the guys are looking to have a few of their questions answered in week 1 about what to expect fro...2024-08-2945 min
BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast: Penn State FootballBlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast Ep. 1 Preseason 2024With preseason camp complete veteran Penn State Football beat reporters Mike Gross of LNP, Frank Bodani of (YDR) and former TV sports anchor Andrew Kalista discuss the Nittany Lions upcoming season.
Penn State seems poised to possibly make a run to college football playoffs as James Franklin enters his 11th year at the helm of the PSU program.2024-08-2345 min
717 Sports MediaThe College Football Index Week 7In the latest episode of the CFI Patrick and Clarke are joined by special guest Andrew Kalista to break down the results of the Penn State vs. Ohio State game. The guys also give their weekly picks for this coming week and Patrick gives you his latest top 10. You'll hear all this and more on the latest episode of The College Football Index.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support2023-10-251h 06717 Sports MediaThe College Football IndexIn the CFB, Index Chad Clark and Patrick Weider discuss all the big topics from CFB this past weekend. Guest Andrew Kalista breaks down all the action this weekend
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The Starting LineupAll-star BreakAfter a long-awaited return, the boys go over their preseason predictions of the MLB standings during the All-Star break. They also discuss their reactions from last month's NHL draft and how the top players drafted will impact their teams. Finally, as NFL training camp comes around the corner they look into some of the excitement surrounding teams heading into camp.2023-07-1852 minThe Starting LineupGolden as a Knight, Swift as a PantherThe Stanley Cup Final is here and the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights are the last two teams remaining. The boys discuss how these teams got to the cup final and choose who they think will hoist the cup. Jumping over to the gridiron, they give their opinion on some new rules brought into the NFL as well as discuss where sought-after receiver Deandre Hopkins may land next season. Finally, we talk about the future of streaming in the MLB as teams try to figure out how they will broadcast games in the coming years.2023-06-0754 minThe Starting LineupBedard you are a BlackhawkThe boys are back for the Summer and there is plenty of action to discuss! Bedard is looking to be a Chicago Blackhawk after a crazy NHL draft lottery and the playoffs are reaching an epic conclusion as four southern teams reach the conference finals. In the NFL they react to listed primetime games for the 2023 season, and finally they breakdown the rough start in the AL Central Division.2023-05-181h 13The Starting LineupPost Draft MadnessIn the final episode of The Starting Lineup... recorded in Athens, OH, the boys start off by talking about the winners and losers from the 2023 NFL Draft. They then take a look at the wildly chaotic first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and where teams stand in the second round. As well as discussing the 11 homerun affair from last weekend's Mexico City series.2023-05-041h 05The Starting LineupHurts So GoodIn the fifth installment of The Starting Lineup, the boys talk about Jalen Hurts' record-breaking contract after coming off a Super Bowl loss. They also make their predictions on which team they think will lift the Stanley Cup as well as the final odds for the draft lottery. Finally, they discuss the Tampa Bay Rays' hot start and what it may mean for their season.2023-04-2053 minThe Starting LineupEyes on the DraftWith the NFL draft three weeks away Andrew and Aidan take a look at Mel Kipers' projected top 10 picks. They also discuss the NHL playoffs and changes in the race for Bedard. Finally, they discuss the latest on how the new rules affected the MLB's opening weekend.2023-04-071h 02The Starting LineupThe Old And The NewIn the latest episode of The Starting Lineup, Andrew talks about what has happened in the last few weeks regarding events in the NFL. He also takes a look ahead at the potential matchups in the NHL playoffs as well as who is fighting for the next generational player in Connor Bedard.2023-03-3052 minThe Starting LineupNHL Trade DeadlineIn this episode of The Starting Lineup, Aidan and Andrew discuss all the crazy trades from the last week before the NHL trade deadline.2023-03-0352 minThe Starting LineupThe Starting LineupThe first episode of The Starting Lineup with Andrew Kalista and Aidan Walsh. Join us as we walk you through recent events in sports in the NFL, NHL, and MLB. We discuss some NFL free agents and the upcoming NHL trade deadline as well as important matchups for the playoffs and Bedard sweepstakes. Finally, we discuss the new rules in the MLB and share our thoughts on how the MLB will shake out this season. 2023-02-281h 00717 Sports MediaBig Weekend of College Football Ahead.... The College Football Index Week 7On the latest episode of CFB Index the guys break down all the games from last week and key stats. Also special guest Andrew Kalista of Fox 43 joins the show to discuss Penn States big match up at Michigan
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support2022-10-141h 05717 Sports MediaIt's that time of year, COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK.... "The College Football Index" episode 1In the first episode of The College Football Index the guys break down every conference heading into the opening weekend of the season. The guys are also joined by College Football insider Andrew Kalista of Fox 43 for his thoughts from Big Ten Media Day. You can also hear Patrick's pre season top 10 and can also catch who the favorites are this week to get your bets in early. You can hear all this and more on week 1 of the College Football Index.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support2022-08-311h 32717 Sports MediaThe Big Ten Football Podcast Week 9In this episode of the Big Ten Football Podcast the crew breaks down the big upset of Illinois over Penn State. The crew is also joined by Andrew Kalista of Fox 43 who was at the Penn State game for the big upset. The crew also breaks down other games from around the Big 10 and Country. Patrick also gives you his new top 10. You know you listen here to get your daily picks for this week's games as well. You can hear all this and more on week 9 of the Big Ten Football Podcast
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...2021-10-2653 min717 Sports MediaOhio State Falls to Oregon.... Big Ten Football Podcast Show #3On this Episode of the Big Ten Football Podcast the crew discuss the big loss from Ohio State going down to Oregon. Patrick was also joined by special guest and Fox 43 college football analyst Andrew Kalista to break down the big Penn State and Auburn game coming up this weekend. Patrick also gives his picks for the Big Ten games and whether they will cover the spread or not. You can hear all this and more on show #3 of the Big Ten Podcast.
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Cut The BSBirthday Bash!!Can guys and girls actually be friends? Will Drew's bday bash be the party of the summer? Everyone please welcome Andrew Kalista to the set!2020-08-171h 41