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Lions247: A Penn State athletics PodcastLions247 11-Man Draft: Creating four teams from Penn State's rosterThe Lions247 staff conducts its annual 11-man draft, creating four teams from the current Penn State roster. Which players proved to be early-round priorities and who brings high upside to their squad despite lacking much college game experience?
Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @danieljtgallen @tyler_calvaruso @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...
2025-07-1151 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastThe Nitwits Penn State Podcast: UMass wrap & Ohio State preview with Joe NastasiThe former Penn State wide receiver joins us to discuss the state of the program heading into its monster showdown with the Buckeyes in Columbus
2023-10-1627 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastThe Nitwits Penn State Podcast: Northwestern Wrap W/ Shane McGregorThe former Nittany Lion quarterback helps the gang break down the blowout win over the Wildcats and look ahead to the bye week
2023-10-0227 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastThe Nitwits Penn State Podcast: Iowa Recap With Lion Legend Steve SmearIt is fitting that one of the best defensive linemen in Penn State history joins us to break down the Nittany Lions' 31-0 defensive domination of the Hawkeyes in a Beaver Stadium White Out
2023-09-2527 min
Swarmcast: An Iowa Hawkeyes podcastLions247 joins HawkeyeInsider for in-depth preview into Iowa-Penn StateThe Hawkeyes and Nittany Lions are gearing up for a top-25 showdown inside Beaver Stadium. To give fans an in-depth look inside the Penn State program, Tyler Donohue from Lions247 joins David Eickholt from HawkeyeInsider to talk about all things Penn State/Iowa. The duo starts things off by discussing the rivalry and how it has grown over the years. Donohue takes a deep dive into Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, what makes this Penn State defense impressive, some keys to the game and hits Iowa fans with a final prediction. It's a loaded Swarmcast that will surely get...
2023-09-2139 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNitwits Penn State Podcast: Illinois Wrap With Mike IrwinFormer Nittany Lion captain and original Nitwit Mike Irwin joins the crew to break down No. 7 Penn State's 30-13 victory at Illinois and look ahead to the White Out game with Iowa
2023-09-1827 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Delaware Wrap With Joe NastasiThe former Penn State receiver and frequent guest Nitwit helps the gang break down the blowout of Delaware and look ahead to the Big Ten opener at Illinois
2023-09-1127 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastThe Nitwits Penn State Podcast: West Virginia RecapFormer Nittany Lion offensive lineman Bill Contz joins the crew to rehash the Nittany Lions' season-opening blowout of the Mountaineers
2023-09-0427 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastThe Nitwits Penn State Podcast: 2023 Season Preview With Joe NastasiThe former Penn State receiver helps us kick off the 26th season of The Nitwits. We breakdown James Franklin's No. 7 Nittany Lion, and give our regular-season and West Virginia game predictions.
2023-08-2827 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastJames Franklin's Preseason Practice Media Scrum (8/23/23)With the season-opener fast approaching, the Nittany Lion coach was asked if he has picked a starting quarterback (and much more)
2023-08-2412 minLions247: A Penn State athletics PodcastJosh Pate Visits Penn State and Joins the Lions247 PodcastThe Lions247 podcast closes out the week with a new episode. Today, Josh Pate joins Tyler Donohue to talk about his recent visit to Penn State. Then, Mark Brennan hops on to discuss Penn State NIL. Finally. Tyler Calvaruso talks about the recruits stopping by for the Blue-White Game.Follow the guys on Twitter:@TDsTake@LanceGlinn247@tyler_calvaruso@MarkXBrennanFollow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. To learn...
2023-04-131h 11Lions247: A Penn State athletics PodcastJosh Pate joins the Lions247 Podcast!Josh Pate, host of Late Kick, joins Tyler Donohue to break down Penn State's 2022 season and look ahead to the Nittany Lions in 2023!Follow the guys on Twitter:@TDsTake@LanceGlinn247Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-01-2631 min
Roar Lions Roar: A Penn State Football PodcastPreviewing Maryland with Daniel Gallen of Lions247Penn State will attempt to move to 8-2 on the season when the Terrapins come to town on Saturday. Bill is joined by Daniel Gallen of Lions247 to break down this matchup with Maryland and discuss whether or not the Nittany Lions really need to feel threatened by the Terps who more often than not end up all bark and no bite. ________Take advantage of our discount code with Homefield Apparel and use the code "ROARLIONSROAR" at checkout to receive 15% off your first order.Be sure you're subscribed...
2022-11-1259 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Michigan Wrap W/ Wally RichardsonThe former Nittany Lion quarterback joins the crew to break down the ugly loss to the Wolverines and look ahead to the Minnesota game
2022-10-1826 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Recapping Northwestern With Aeneas HawkinsThe recent Nittany Lion defensive tackle joins the crew to break down PSU's closer-than-expected win over the Wildcats and give an update on his NIL work
2022-10-0326 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Post-Central Michigan (Bill Contz)A member of the Nittany Lions' 1982 national championship team joins the crew to discuss PSU's improvement to 4-0 on the season
2022-09-2726 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNitwits Penn State Over Purdue Podcast W/ GoonFormer Nittany Lion Keith "Goon" Conlin joins the crew to discuss PSU's season-opening win over the Boilermakers
2022-09-0527 minLions247: A Penn State athletics Podcast5-Star OL Commit Alex Birchmeier joins the Lions247 PodcastTyler Donohue is back to close out the week on the Lions247 Podcast! On today's episode, five-star OL commit Alex Birchmeier joins Tyler to discuss his personal growth, his wrestling background, recruiting others to Penn State, and his future goals!Follow the guys on Twitter:@TDsTake@Lance_G11 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-0925 minLions247: A Penn State athletics PodcastPenn State's Busy Recruiting June Gets Underway | Introducing Lions247’s New Recruiting ReporterTyler Donohue is back with another episode of the Lions247 Podcast! On today’s episode, he introduces and is joined by the new recruiting reporter for Lions247, Tyler Calvaruso. They discuss the latest in Penn State recruiting as a busy month of June gets underway!Follow the guys on Twitter:@TDsTake@Lance_G11 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-0235 minLions247: A Penn State athletics PodcastFormer Penn State RB Bill Belton Joins the podcast | Lions247 Roundtable RundownTyler Donohue is back with another week of episodes on the Lions247 Podcast! On today's episode, he is joined by former Penn State RB Bill Belton to discuss Penn State 2023 commit Ejani Shakir as well as Nittany Lions Football overall! Tyler is also joined by Lions247's Daniel Gallen and Mark Brennan to discuss their latest roundtable responses.Follow the guys on Twitter:@TDsTake@Lance_G11 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
2022-05-2442 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: MSU Loss, Looking AheadFormer Nittany Lion captain Mike Irwin helps the gang break down another close defeat and take a big-picture look at the program
2021-12-2726 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastThe Nitwits PSU Podcast: Regular Season Wrap, Outback PreviewThe crew takes a big-picture view of James Franklin's program following a hectic start to December and leading into the Outback Bowl matchup with Arkansas
2021-12-2726 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Rutgers Wrap W/ Roger CoreyThe longtime member of the Penn State radio network joins the gang to break down the Nittany Lions' blowout win over the Scarlet Knights
2021-11-2226 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Michigan Wrap W/ Wally RichardsonThe former Nittany Lion quarterback joins the gang to break down another tight Big Ten loss.
2021-11-1526 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Lions Pull Away From MarylandFormer Nittany Lion captain Mike Irwin joins the crew to break down Penn State's road win over the Terrapins.
2021-11-0826 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Ohio State Game W/ Bill ContzThe former Penn State and NFL offensive lineman joins the gang to break down the Nittany Lions' closer-than-expected loss to the Buckeyes.
2021-11-0126 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNitwits Penn State Podcast: The Illinois Debacle W/ Massimo MancaThe two-time Penn State national champion joins the gang to break down want went wrong in the Nittany Lions' stunning loss to the Illini.
2021-10-2526 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: AD Sandy BarbourThe Penn State athletic director had plenty of topics to tackle during her annual guest appearance on The Nitwits
2021-10-1826 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Iowa Wrap With GoonFormer Penn State offensive tackle Keith Conlin joins the gang to examine what went wrong for the Nittany Lions in their loss in Iowa City
2021-10-1126 min
Swarmcast: An Iowa Hawkeyes podcastHawkeyeInsider joins Lions247 analyzing No. 4 Penn State vs. No. 3 IowaHawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt joins Lions247 experts Sean Fitz and Tyler Donohue to analyze the biggest Iowa home game since 1985. The trio discuss Iowa's strengths/weaknesses, dissect the most important matchups, ways Iowa could exploit Penn State and how the Nittany Lions can give Iowa trouble. How has Spencer Petras progressed over the past year and a half? Can Penn State move the ball against the Hawkeye defense? What are the keys to slowing down Sean Clifford? The trio dive into all of that and more. To learn more about listener data and our...
2021-10-0531 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNitwits Penn State Podcast: Indiana Shutout Review w/ Justin KurpeikisThe former Nittany Lion defensive end joins then gang to break down the dominating win over the Hoosiers and preview the Iowa game
2021-10-0426 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Post-Villanova W/ Wally RichardsonThe former Penn State quarterback joins the crew to discuss the Nittany Lions' win against the Wildcats
2021-09-2726 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Auburn, White Out WrapOriginal Nitwit and former Penn State team captain Mike Irwin joins the gang as they break down the Nittany Lions' huge White Out win over Auburn
2021-09-2026 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Shane McGregor On Ball StateThe former Penn State QB joins the gang to break down the win over Ball State and preview the Auburn game
2021-09-1326 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State-Wisconsin Nitwits Podcast W/ Steve SmearOne of Penn State's all-time great defensive linemen joins the gang to analyze the Nittany Lions huge opening win in Madison.
2021-09-0626 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNitwits Penn State 2021 Season Preview W/ Joe NastasiWelcome to season No. 24 of The Nitwits, our weekly in-season discussion of the Penn State football team. This week we are joined by former Nittany Lion receiver Joe Nastsi.
2021-08-3026 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNItwits Penn State Podcast: 2020 Season Wrap w/ Joe NastasiThe former Nittany Lion receiver and frequent guest Nitwits helps us break down PSU's crazy 2020 football season.
2020-12-2826 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPSU Nitwits Podcast: Illinois Game Wrap W/ Shane McGregorThe former Nittany Lion quarter back joins the gang to break down the 2020 season-finale win over Illinois
2020-12-2126 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: MSU Senior Day WinRadio legend Roger Corey joins the gang to break down the Nittany Lions Land Grant Trophy win over the Spartans and look ahead to the Illinois game.
2020-12-1426 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Goon On The Rutgers WinFormer Nittany Lion All-Big Ten offensive tackle Keith "Goon" Conlin joins the crew to talk about PSU's second-straight win.
2020-12-0726 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Finally A WinFormer Nittany Lion captain Mike Irwin joins the crew to talk about PSU's victory over Michigan in Ann Arbor.
2020-11-3026 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNItwits Penn State Podcast: Iowa Loss (Joe Nastasi)The former Penn State receivers is back with the gang as they break down another ugly loss and then look ahead to Michigan.
2020-11-2326 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Nebraska Loss & 0-4The Nitwits break down the Nittany Lions' most recent loss, this one to the Cornhuskers.
2020-11-1626 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Maryland DebaclePenn State 1966 captain Mike Irwin (and original Nitwit) Mike Irwin joins the gang to break down what went wrong in the Nittany Lions' ugly loss to the Terrapins.
2020-11-0926 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: OSU Loss, Maryland PreviewNittany Lion great Steve Smear joins the gang to break down the tough loss to the Buckeyes and look ahead to the home game with the Terrapins
2020-11-0226 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: IU Loss, OSU PreviewFormer Penn State star Justin Kurpeikis joins the crew to break down the Lions' season-opening loss and huge pending matchup with the Buckeyes.
2020-10-2626 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastThe Nitwits Podcast: 2020 Season Preview (Joe Nastasi)Former Nittany Lion receiver Joe Nastasi joins the gang as they kick off season No. 23 of the show.
2020-10-2026 minLions247: A Penn State athletics PodcastA welcome distraction: Mike Gesicki joins the Lions247 PodcastIt's been a long week in sports, as the Coronavirus Outbreak has made college football programs call an audible all over the country. In retrospect, it was a good week for Sean to be on vacation. Tyler Donohue is here, however, and he's joined by former Nittany Lion Mike Gesicki for the latest episode of the Lions247 Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-03-1341 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPSU Nitwits Podcast - OSU Loss, Big PictureWe take a detailed look at the loss to the Buckeyes and discuss big-picture topics. Former Nittany Lion and original Nitwit Mike Irwin is the guest.
2019-11-2527 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNitwits Podcast: Trey Bauer On IU Win, OSU GameThe starting linebacker from Penn State's 1986 national championship team joins the crew to discuss the Nittany Lions' win over Indiana and the upcoming showdown with Ohio State.
2019-11-1827 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPSU Nitwits Podcast: Minnesota Wrap (Chima Okoli)The former Nittany Lion offensive lineman make his debut as a Nitwit as we break down PSU's first loss of the 2019 season.
2019-11-1127 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNitwits Penn State Podcast: Michigan State WinFormer Nittany Lion Mike Irwin joins the gang to break down the win over Sparty and look ahead . to the rest of the season.
2019-10-2827 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Michigan GameFormer Nittany Lion offensive lineman Bill Contz joins the crew to break down the White Out win.
2019-10-2127 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPSU Nitwits Podcast: Post-Iowa W/ Wally RichardsonFormer Nittany Lion quarterback Wally Richardson joins the gang to discuss Penn State big road win over the Hawkeyes.
2019-10-1527 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Lions Blast PurdueFormer Penn State kicker Massimo Manco joins the gang to break down the Purdue game and look ahead to Iowa.
2019-10-0827 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Maryland WinThe gang breaks down the Nittany Lions 59-0 blowout at Maryland in the B1G opener. Mike Irwin, and original Nitwit and Joe Paterno's first captain at PSU, is this week's guest.
2019-09-3027 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPSU Nitwits Podcast: AD Barbour On Traffic, Facilities & MorePenn State athletic director Sandy Barbour makes her annual appearance with The Nitwits to talk about Beaver Stadium traffic, Lasch Building upgrades, PSU's Master Plan and much more.
2019-09-2227 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastThe Nitwits Penn State Podcast: Pitt Game WrapFormer Nittany Lion defensive end and Pittsburgh native Justin Kurpeikis joins the gang to talk about the final game of the series.
2019-09-1627 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Buffalo RecapKeith "Goon" Conlin, a starter on the unbeaten 1994 Penn State team that was honored over the weekend, joins the gang to discuss the Nittany Lions' win over Buffalo.
2019-09-0927 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Lions Mash IdahoNittany Lion legend Steve Smear joins the gang as they break down the Nittany Lions' easy win over the Vandals.
2019-09-0227 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastThe Nitwits: Penn State 2019 PreviewNow in its 22nd year, The Nitwits features Penn State beat veterans Mark Brennan & Neil Rudel. In this episode, former Nittany Lion Joe Nastasi joins the gang to preview the 2019 season.
2019-08-2327 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastQuintus McDonald On His GraduationThe former Nittany Lion graduated from Penn State 30 years after his football career ended. We talk to him about his sometimes difficult road to earning his degree and the outpouring of support he's received for getting the job done.
2019-05-0927 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNITWITS PSU PODCAST: Season/Citrus Bowl WrapIn the last show of the 2018 season, the Nitwits tackle early exits to the NFL, the Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky and where James Franklin's program goes from here.
2019-01-1030 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Citrus Bowl PreviewIn this special edition of The Nitwits, former Nittany Lion WR Joe Nastasi joins the crew to preview PSU's Citrus Bowl showdown with Kentucky.
2018-12-2326 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNITWITS PODCAST: Penn State rolls on Senior DayRoger Corey of the Penn State Football Network joing the gang to talk about the regular-season finale, bow scenarios and much more.
2018-11-2626 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNitwits Podcast: Talking Rutgers Win With Jay PaternoThe former Penn State assistant coach joined the gang to hash out the Nittany Lions' victory over the Scarlet Knights.
2018-11-1924 min
2018-11-1226 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNitwits Podcast: What went wrong for Penn State at Michigan?Former Nittany Lion Mike Irwin, who was Joe Paterno's first captain, joins the gang to break down the debacle in Ann Arbor.
2018-11-0525 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: The Iowa GamePSU sports historian Lou Prato joins us to discuss the Nittany Lions' victory over the Hawkeyes.
2018-10-2925 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast: Goon Chimes In On Indiana GameFormer Nittany Lion offensive tackle Keith "Goon" Conlin joins the crew to talk about the too-close-for-comfort win and to preview the Iowa game.
2018-10-2225 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits Podcast — Another tough lossFormer Nittany Lion captain Mike Irwin joins the gang to hash out the Michigan State loss.
2018-10-1725 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastPenn State Nitwits: AD Sandy Barbour's Bye Week VisitThe Penn State athletic director makes her annual appearance as an honorary Nitwit, talking James Franklin, Beaver Stadium and much more.
2018-10-0725 min
MarkXBrennan's PodcastNitwits Penn State Podcast: Ohio State game wrap specialThis week, the entire show is dedicated to the Nittany Lions' tough loss to the Buckeyes. The Nitwits are joined by for PSU player and NFL O-lineman Bill Contz to break it all down for you.
2018-10-0125 min