Stuff Somers Says With Steve: A Penn State Podcast

SSSWS with Katie Schumacher-Cawley

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:32:25 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State women’s volleyball coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley ahead of the 2026 season. She discusses Penn State playing in odd locations in 2026, the backstory to the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament and more.

Plus, Darian and Steve dissect Beaver Stadium’s new mapping system coming in 2027 and what the price changes mean for fans.

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The adidas Launch And Beaver Stadium Gameday Changes With Leah Beasley

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:19:47 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are once again joined by Penn State’s Deputy AD for Strategic Engagement and Brand Advancement Leah Beasley as she share what want into the adidas launch and what might be changing inside Beaver Stadium this fall to the gameday experience.

Plus, Steve recaps what stood out to him at Penn State’s media day.

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Is Penn State Spending Enough On Men's Basketball?

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are back to discuss Mike Rhoades’ quotes around Penn State men’s basketball spending and Pat Kraft’s response at Big Ten Football Media Days. Plus, is a jersey patch coming to Penn State’s football uniforms sometime soon?

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SSSWS with Jon Blau

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum and LSU beat writer Jon Blau for a conversation on his career journey, how his own medical story shapes what he writes about, and secret rooms in Baton Rouge.

Plus, Steve is fired up about a poster.

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SSSWS with Landon Tengwall

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:19:20 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Landon Tengwall for a conversation about his growth into the Penn State media world, starting his own venture and what’s different about college football players these days.

Plus, Darian and Steve discuss the roll out of Penn State’s adidas era.

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SSSWS with Penn State women's basketball head coach Tanisha Wright

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by new Penn State women’s basketball coach Tanisha Wright for a conversation about coming back to Penn State, coaching in college and what has (or hasn’t) changed since she left campus.

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SSSWS with Nate Stupar

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by former Penn State linebacker Nate Stupar for a conversation about what State College means to him, life in football and why he created the State of Hope Foundation.

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SSSWS with Horns247's David Eckert

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:49:01 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum and current writer for Horns247 David Eckert for a conversation about covering Texas sports, including baseball, his career journey and more.

Plus, Darian and Steve preview the summer for Penn State.

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SSSWS with Penn State Softball Head Coach Clarisa Crowell

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:06:43 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State softball coach Clarisa Crowell for a conversation about her love of coaching, the season and what’s next for Penn State softball.

Plus, Darian unveils the Somers Scale, which measures Penn State athletics’s performance in team sports.

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SSSWS with Joe Starkey

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:10:14 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Pittsburgh Tribune Review columnist and 93.7 The Fan radio host Joe Starkey for a conversation about the Pittsburgh media market and that Terry Smith quote.

Plus, Darian and Steve share their 2026 Penn State football kick time guesses.

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Blue-White Recap, Allar To Pittsburgh, Sportsperson of The Year

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss the Blue-White Practice and how Penn State missed the mark. Plus, Darian shares his reaction to Drew Allar being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

And finally, it’s time to name the 2025-26 Penn State Sportsperson Of The Year

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SSSWS with Chrissy Cobbs

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State football offensive student assistant Chrissy Cobbs for a conversation about her love of football, balancing working for the football team and being a student and more.

Plus, they unveil the 2026 class of the Penn State Sports Hall of Fame and discuss the recent article around James Franklin.

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SSSWS with NFL Agent Jim Ivler

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:54:44 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are back this week with a second episode featuring Penn State alum and NFL agent Jim Ivler to discuss why he entered the business, how he recruits clients and why he works with so many Penn Staters.

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SSSWS with Jeff Tambroni

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State men’s lacrosse coach Jeff Tambroni for a conversation about the growth of lacrosse overall and at Penn State, what motivates him as a coach and his thoughts on fixing replay in the sport.

Plus, Darian and Steve unveil the nominees for the 2026 class of the Penn State Sports Hall of Fame. Voting is now open.

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SSSWS Goes To Church

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:34:34 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Stacy Sublett who is (besides being Steve’s pastor) a chaplain for the State College Spikes for a conversation about sports and religion.

Plus, Darian and Steve chat about the plans for Blue-White Weekend and more.

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Penn State Men's Hockey Season Ends, Down Year For Athletics Continues

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:13:03 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State men’s hockey’s loss to Minnesota-Duluth in the NCAA Tournament, explain where the 2026 season went wrong and discuss how Penn State athletics has underachieved this school year.

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Penn State Wrestling Wins Again, WBB Hires Wright, MHKY To NCAA Tournament

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:39:52 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State wrestling winning another national title, why Penn State shouldn’t go to Stillwater to wrestle Oklahoma State, preview Penn State men’s hockey headed to the NCAA Tournament and chat about Penn State hiring Tanisha Wright.

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New Coach for WBB, WHKY To Frozen Four, Wrestling To NCAAs

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss what’s next for Penn State women’s basketball after the school fired Carolyn Kieger. Plus, Penn State women’s hockey heads to the Frozen Four and some thoughts ahead of the NCAA Wrestling Championships.

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SSSWS with Shannon Furman of NFL Films

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:42:48 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum and NFL Films producer and director Shannon Furman. Shannon shares how she got into the business, how she finds creativity without sacrificing that NFL Films look and feel and more.

Plus, Darian and Steve talk about why Drew Allar’s so fascinating to talk about as the NFL Draft looms, discuss the drama between Iowa State and Penn State media and preview the Big Ten Wrestling Championships.

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SSSWS with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:26:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg for a conversation about his career from the early days of the Big Ten ESPN blog to a national insider.

Plus, Darian and Steve discuss Gavin McKenna’s massive weekend, the reported vibes around Penn State football and travel etiquette.

(Also, Darian forgot to hit record at the beginning hence why you missed our opening jokes.)

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Penn State's Latest Financials, PSU MHKY Injury Bug, Board Games

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:14:35 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss the 2024-25 Penn State athletics financial report, chat about the injury bug for Penn State men's hockey and more.

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Outdoor Hockey, 2026 Schedule, Cael's Cookie

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:29:52 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s hockey games inside Beaver Stadium, what worked about the experience and what did not. Plus, they chat about Penn State’s 2026 schedule and the odd reaction to it. And finally Darian tries Cael Sanderson’s new cookie.

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SSSWS with Joe Battista

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:30:41 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by former Icers head coach Joe Battista to talk ahead of Penn State playing hockey games at Beaver Stadium for the first time ever.

Plus Darian and Steve chat about what they want to see as a part of the experience, share some insights about how it came together and explain why it’s a massive series for Penn State in the W-L column.

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CFP National Title, End of Season Survey, Blue-White Game Future

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap the sports media aspects around Indiana winning a national title (That still feels weird to say.) Plus, they share the 2025 Penn State football end of season survey results and discuss the future of the Blue-White game… if there is one.

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SSSWS with Mike Conti

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:26:38 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum Mike Conti. Mike is the play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta United and Brand Manager of Sports Radio 92.9 The Game in Atlanta.

Plus, Steve has five questions for Darian.

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Pinstripe Bowl, Portal, 2026 For Penn State

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:15:26 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are back to discuss Penn State’s win in the Pinstripe Bowl, how the Nittany Lions have handled the portal and setting the table for 2026 in Penn State athletics.

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CFP First Round, Pinstripe Bowl Preview, Wrestling Streak

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss what they noticed while watching the College Football Playoff, preview Penn State’s trip to the Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson and discuss Penn State wrestling’s 77-match winning streak.

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SSSWS with Mike DeCourcy

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:08:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Mike DeCourcy for a conversation about his career as a sports columnist, bracketologist and analyst on BTN.

Plus, the biggest moments that changed the way Penn State fans consumed Penn State sports in 2025.

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Penn State Hires Matt Campbell

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:43:47 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State hiring Matt Campbell as its new head coach, why he makes a lot of sense for the position and how he won his opening press conference.

Plus, we talk about the Pat Kraft leaked audio. (A quick heads up there will be swearing in this episode…for journalistic purposes.)

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SSSWS with No Coach

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State missing on BYU’s Kalani Sitake for the open head coaching position in Happy Valley.

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SSSWS with Tyler Donohue

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:34:42 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Lions247 Beat Writer Tyler Donohue for a conversation about covering the Penn State’s coaching search, life on the message boards and more.

Plus, we talk about The Button.

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SSSWS With Penn State's Leah Beasley

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:12:21 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State’s Deputy AD for Strategic Engagement and Brand Advancement Leah Beasley. Leah, who joined Penn State this season, talks through her approach to evaluating the gameday experience and helping the Penn State brand grow.

Plus, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s win over Michigan State, discuss James Franklin heading to Virginia Tech and share what clauses they want in the new head coach’s contract.

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Career Update With Dana O'Neil

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:14:02 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined once again by Dana O’Neil as she returns to journalism, working as a sports writer at CNN. Dana explains why she returned to sports writing after working at Villanova, her love of feature writing and gives her Peanuts specials rankings.

Plus, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s loss to Indiana and debate whether or not Gus Johnson’s call of the game took from the moment.

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Ohio State Loss, Coaching Talk, Show And Tell

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:12:30 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s loss to Ohio State. Darian shares his thoughts on the Gameday experience at Ohio Stadium. And the two talk about who they want as head coach.

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SSSWS with ESPN's Ryan McGee

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by ESPN’s Ryan McGee for a conversation about his love of college football, storytelling and BBQ.

Plus, Darian and Steve discuss Big Noon Kickoff and Fox’s broadcast ahead of the Penn State game on the network against Ohio State, Penn State men’s hockey’s season thus far and more.

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SSSWS with Cailey Thalman

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:07:17 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Cailey Thalman, a Penn State student who works as a sideline reporter for B1G+ and helps create content for Penn State athletics.

Plus, Darian and Steve discuss James Franklin’s College Gameday interview and Penn State’s loss to Iowa.

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The End Of The James Franklin Era

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve sum up the end of the James Franklin era of Penn State. What happened. Why it happened. All of it.

Plus, thoughts from Pat Kraft’s biggest press conference yet – and maybe ever.

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SSSWS with Cllct's Darren Rovell

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:09:00 -0400

In our second episode this week, Darian and Steve are joined by Darren Rovell of Cllct.com to discuss how he helped the sports business journalism industry boom and to discuss how Cllct is changing the way we collect things.

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What's Next For Penn State, James Franklin After UCLA Loss

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State’s loss to UCLA and everything that comes with it surrounding James Franklin’s future.

Alternate titles for this episode are:
"Uhh...."

"Penn State Lost To UCLA. This Is Bad."

"Steve & Darian Have The Talk"

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SSSWS with Penn State Football Radio's Bob Taylor

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State Football Radio broadcast engineer Bob Taylor to discuss what goes in to getting the words of Steve Jones and Jack Ham into your ears.

Plus, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s loss to Oregon and preview Penn State men’s hockey’s 2025-26 season.

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SSSWS with NBC's Charlie Dammeyer

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Charlie Dammeyer, who is the director of NBC’s Big Ten Saturday Night game broadcast. Charlie shares his preparation for directing the first White Out game to air on NBC, the strategy for broadcasting the game and more.

Then, Darian and Steve discuss the White Out as Penn State takes on Oregon at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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Villanova Recap, Gameday Presentation, Betting Talk on Broadcasts

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State's 52-6 win over Villanova.

Plus, they chat about their gameday experiences as Darian was inside the stadium and Steve listened on the radio. Lastly, should broadcasters make you aware of betting storylines?

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SSSWS with The Dominion Post's Spencer Ripchik

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:53:39 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by The Dominion Post’s West Virginia Football beat writer and Penn State alum Spencer Ripchik. Spencer is an AP voter and gives us a glimpse on the process and how he decides who to put where.

Plus, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s win over FIU, 34-0, and have their first conversation about Penn State’s new adidas deal.

SSSWS with Tom Hannifan

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:33:48 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum and TNA wrestling announcer Tom Hannifan for a conversation about his career journey from Penn State Altoona to calling professional wrestling.

Plus, Darian and Steve (briefly) recap Penn State’s win over Nevada before diving into a conversation about the gameday experience and presentation. Plus, Penn State’s hockey teams will play at Beaver Stadium.

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2025 Penn State Football Season Preview Kickoff Spectacular Extravaganza

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:10:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve preview the 2025 Penn State football season in their sixth? (idk I’ve lost track) edition of the Penn State Football Season Preview Kickoff Extravaganza Show Spectacular.

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SSSWS with Deb Gelman of CBS Sports

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by senior producer at CBS Sports and Penn State alum Deb Gelman for a conversation about her career journey, work with talent and the persistence that got her the gig.

Plus, Darian and Steve discuss the Michigan sanctions and Darian’s fired up about that new stadium sign – even if it’s temporary.

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SSSWS with Audrey Snyder Of Inside The Lions

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:45:33 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are once again joined by Audrey Snyder as she launches her new Substack, called Inside The Lions. Audrey shares details on her summer, including a run-in with a fan at Sheetz and how the site has been received so far.

Plus, Darian and Steve share what’s in their tailgate bin.

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SSSWS with Daniel Gallen of Lions247

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined Penn State writer at Lions247, Daniel Gallen, for a conversation about social media and the differences between covering Penn State and the Eagles.

Plus, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State media day, game themes and more.

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SSSWS with Penn State Men's Hockey's Charlie Cerrato

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State men’s hockey forward Charlie Cerrato for a conversation about how big 2025 was for him on the ice, expectations shifting for the team and Guy Gadowsky’s ping pong skills.

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SSSWS with Tamba Hali

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by former Penn State defensive lineman Tamba Hali for a chat about football, chatting with Penn State’s team now and his love of music.

Plus, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s trip to Big Ten Media Days and Darian gives his thoughts on Roar+ after it went live.

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SSSWS with Nittany Sports Now's Joe Smeltzer

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State beat writer Joe Smeltzer for a conversation about growing his career, the Nittany Sports Now community and more.

Plus, Darian and Steve unveil this year’s Penn State football media survey results, chat about Big Ten media day and discuss the news around Barstool Sports and Fox.

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SSSWS with Roar+'s Morgyn Seigfried

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:05:42 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Playfly Max general manager at Penn State Morgyn Seigfried for a conversation about Roar+.

Plus, Darian and Steve discuss Guy Gadowsky’s press conference and is that the sound of football season coming soon?

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SSSWS with Penn State Track Head Coach John Gondak

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State track and field head coach John Gondak. John discusses the role of developing Olympic athletes within the NCAAs, developing athletes off the track and the keys to watching track meets.

Plus, Darian and Steve discuss Gavin McKenna’s commitment and more.

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SSSWS with SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:10:15 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by SoCon commissioner Michael Cross, a former Penn State assistant director of athletics, for a conversation about his career journey, his approach and more.

Plus, Darian and Steve react to Penn State's slew of first-round draft picks and more.

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SSSWS with Penn State Women's Basketball Coach Carolyn Kieger

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State women’s basketball coach Carolyn Kieger to discuss bouncing back, the team’s new GM and re-recruiting.

Plus, Darian and Steve discuss the new Roar+ and Darian proposes a solution to getting into Beaver Stadium faster.

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SSSWS with Golf.com's Jack Hirsh

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum and Golf.com associate equipment editor Jack Hirsh for a conversation about his career in covering golf equipment.

Plus, Darian and Steve recap the day’s news about Penn State and private equity and Darian asks Steve who the coolest Penn State athlete ever is.

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SSSWS with Penn State Men's Volleyball Coach Mark Pavlik

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State men’s volleyball coach Mark Pavlik for a discussion about the state of the sport, working with Pat Kraft and more.

Plus, Darian and Steve react to the initial batch of Penn State kick times and various salary information being announced.

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SSSWS with Matt Brown of Extra Points

Tue, 20 May 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Matt Brown, the founder of Extra Points, for a discussion on entering sports business journalism, what keeps college sports administrators (and him) up at night and more.

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Beaver Stadium Auction, Guessing 2025 Kick Times

Tue, 06 May 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve continue their annual May tradition of picking the kick times for every Penn State football game coming up this season.

Plus, some reaction to the Beaver Stadium auction.

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SSSWS with Jason Dambach

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Jason Dambach, who owns Nittany Cards Plus, located at 1631 S Atherton St in State College, for a conversation about opening the store, the growth of the sports card and collectible industry and his days working in minor league baseball.

Also, Darian and Steve react to the news from Blue-White weekend.

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Previewing The 2025 Blue-White Game

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve preview the 2025 Penn State Blue-White game. Are spring games dying? How do we fix them? What are they looking forward to this weekend?

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Penn State Men's Hockey, Next National Champion, Penn State Sports Hall of Fame

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve wrap up Penn State men’s hockey’s season after a 3-1 loss to BU in the Frozen Four.

Plus, Darian and Steve debate which Penn State team will win a national championship next. And finally, it’s time to reveal the inaugural class of the Penn State Sports Hall of Fame.

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SSSWS with Tyler King of The Denver Gazette

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum and current college sports writer for the Denver Gazette Tyler King. Tyler chats about his growth into a role where he covers sports at Colorado, Colorado State and Denver.

Plus, Darian and Steve react to the news that The Athletic has let go of its Penn State beat reporter Audrey Snyder.

And a preview of the Frozen Four.

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SSSWS with Penn State Men's Basketball Radio Analyst Dick Jerardi

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State men’s basketball radio color analyst Dick Jerardi. Dick shares what goes into being a color analyst, how he got the role and his love of horse racing.

Plus, Penn State men’s hockey is heading to the Frozen Four.

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Penn State Men's Hockey To NCAAs, Wrestling Wins Another National Title

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State men’s hockey making the NCAA Tournament, Penn State wrestling winning another national championship and a lot more.

Plus you can go vote for the Penn State Sports Hall of Fame on the Blog.

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PSU Hockey's Loss, Wrestling To NCAA, PSU Sports Hall Of Fame

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State men’s hockey’s loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament and what’s next, Penn State wrestling heads to the NCAAs and what’s making them mad sports media-wise this March.

Plus, you can go vote for the Penn State Sports Hall of Fame on the Blog.

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Beaver Stadium Field Naming Rights Deal, Wrestling At B1Gs, PSU Hockey

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State’s new field naming rights deal after West Shore Home pays $50 million over 15 years to have the field at Beaver Stadium bear its name.

Plus, Penn State wrestling and Penn State hockey talk.

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Remembering Lou Prato With Mike Poorman

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State beat writer for StateCollege.com Mike Poorman to share his memories of Lou Prato, who passed away last week.

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Talking Penn State Men's Hockey With Brian Tripp

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State men’s hockey play-by-play announcer and now show regular Brian Tripp. Brian joins to chat about Penn State men’s hockey’s strong second half that has them on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament.

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Legacy Fund, Beaver Stadium Renderings, MHKY's Recent Run

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve cover two of the biggest Penn State sports stories of late, as Penn State announces the Legacy Fund and the Beaver Stadium renovations. Plus, Penn State men’s hockey’s recent run and more.

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BJC Dual Recap, What's Up With MBB, Newest Financial Report

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about the match-day presentation at Penn State wrestling’s BJC Dual, where Penn State men’s basketball season is headed and run through the numbers from the latest financial report.

Plus, they give their Super Bowl prop bets.

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SSSWS with BTN's Shane Sparks

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by BTN wrestling analyst Shane Sparks. Shane joins the show to chat about his career journey and why he’s so passionate about wrestling.

Plus Darian and Steve react to Penn State’s hiring of Jim Knowles and talk about the BJC Dual.

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The 2024 Penn State Football Season Wrap Up Show

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve say goodbye to the 2024 college football and Penn State football season. First they discuss ESPN’s broadcast of the National Championship game. Then, they break down what they learned this Penn State football season and share the results of this year’s end of season survey.

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Penn State-Notre Dame Recap, Allen Departure, Players Returning

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. Plus they chat about Monday’s busy news day and discuss the biggest sports business storylines at Penn State in 2025.

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SSSWS with John Affleck

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State’s director of the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism John Affleck. John joins the show to talk about the center’s role in educating journalists and how its experiences help students grow. Plus, why the Penn State-Notre Dame matchup is a bit more meaningful for him.

Also, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s win over Boise State, discuss the meaning to Penn State-Notre Dame and a whole lot more.

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Penn State Beats SMU, CFP Presentation Review, WVB Wins Championship

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve break down Penn State’s win over SMU in the College Football Playoff, give their thoughts about the altered gameday presentation, talk about Penn State’s branding and chat about Penn State women’s volleyball winning the national championship.

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SSSWS with Jay Paterno

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by former Penn State football assistant coach and current member of the Penn State Board of Trustees Jay Paterno. Jay chats about what the Board of Trustees' role in Penn State football is, talks about his writing and more.

Plus, Darian and Steve react to the news of Beau Pribula entering the transfer portal, discuss everything around Penn State’s game with SMU in the College Football Playoff and share their favorite Christmas commercial.

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SSSWS with ESPN's Zack "In Graphics" Feldman

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by the biggest star in the sports media world this week – Zack In Graphics. Penn State alum Zack Feldman is an ESPN Editorial Graphics Producer and is the one who builds the graphics you see during the College Football Playoff announcement show.

Plus, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s loss to Oregon, look ahead to the playoff and debate Penn State Sportsperson of the Year.

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Maryland Recap, Penn State To B1G Title Game

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about Penn State’s win over Maryland and look ahead to the Big Ten Championship where the Nittany Lions will take on Oregon. Plus, what did Darian and Steve get right and wrong in their preseason predictions.

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SSSWS with WFTV's Alex Walker

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum and current sports anchor for WFTV, Orlando’s ABC affiliate, Alex Walker. Alex joins the show to chat about his career journey, why he has a TV name and why he’s passionate about his career.

Plus, Darian and Steve recap James Franklin’s decision to fake the punt, chat about attendance at non-football games and begin their goodbyes to the current version of Beaver Stadium.

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Purdue Recap, Minnesota Preview, CFP Ranking Show

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s win over Purdue and look ahead to Penn State’s game with Minnesota. Plus, it was a big weekend for combat sports. Does boxing still have a space and should we be concerned about Netflix ahead of its NFL games? Also debating the merits of the College Football Playoff Ranking Show.

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Penn State Beats Washington, IMAX and Peacock

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve break down Penn State’s win over Washington. Plus, the podcast’s Chief IMAX Correspondent Eric Sion joins the show to talk about his experience watching Penn State on the big screen. Plus, Darian and Steve talk about Peacock’s broadcast and look ahead to Purdue.

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SSSWS with Christian Hackenberg

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg. Christian joins the show to discuss why he jumped into the podcasting world with Adam Breneman and Brandon Bell. He also discusses why he’s passionate about Penn State and three very specific plays from his career.

Plus, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s loss to Ohio State, discuss Peacock showing Penn State’s game with Washington and more.

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SSSWS with Centre Daily Times Report Jon Sauber

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State beat writer Jon Sauber, who covers football for the Centre Daily Times. Jon joins to talk about his career growth, breaking last year’s biggest news story and why journalists ask the tough questions. You can follow Jon on Twitter @jonsauber.

Plus, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s win over Wisconsin, look ahead to Ohio State’s visit and the circus it will bring and share their fears.

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SSSWS with Matt Fortuna

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum Matt Fortuna. Matt joins the show to talk about his career growth in covering college football and taking a leap into the world of Substack. You can follow Matt on Twitter @Matt_Fortuna. His Substack, The Inside Zone, can be found at insidezonemf.com.

Plus, Darian and Steve share the results of their in-season Penn State survey and look ahead to Penn State’s game with Wisconsin.

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SSSWS with TrueSouth's John T. Edge

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by James Beard award winner, author and host of ESPN’s TrueSouth John T. Edge. John joins the show to discuss storytelling, why food is important to culture and what it’s like to work with Wright Thompson. You can follow John on Twitter @johntedge. TrueSouth airs on the SEC Network and is available on ESPN+.

Plus, Darian and Steve break down Penn State’s win over USC and share the biggest storylines for the second half of the season.

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Airports, Injuries And More with SI.com Mark Wogenrich

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, SI.com’s Mark Wogenrich is back on the podcast this week to chat about airports, James Franklin on injuries and much, much more.

Plus, Darian and Steve recap the UCLA game, look ahead to the USC game and remind you how to properly merge.

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Regional Sports Networks, Beaver Stadium Food, Illinois Recap

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Penn State alum and Director of Programming and Operations at Sportsnet Pittsburgh Dave Racchini joins the show to talk about the behind the scenes world of regional sports networks.

Plus, Steve returned to Beaver Stadium this weekend and a special guest joins the show to file a complaint about Beaver Stadium’s food selection.

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SSSWS with Former Penn State DT Tyoka Jackson

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, former Penn State defensive lineman Tyoka Jackson joins the show to chat about his career in the world of broadcasting, how he views the game and more. You can follow him on Twitter @TyKnowsFootball

Plus, Darian and Steve chat about Penn State’s win over Kent State, react to the UCLA game being at noon, talk about the organic White Out and James Franklin’s stance on telling the media about injuries.

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SSSWS with PennLive's Joe Hermitt

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, PennLive’s Joe Hermitt joins the show to chat about his career, his strategy for games and his most iconic photos. You can follow Joe on Twitter @joehermitt.

Plus, Darian and Steve chat about Penn State’s pending kick time with Illinois and chat about James Franklin’s scheduling comment.

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Bowling Green Recap, Stadium Changes, Essential Penn State Games

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve break down Penn State’s win over Bowling Green, Darian shares his thoughts on Beaver Stadium’s updates and the two discuss BTN’s broadcast. Plus, what are the most essential Penn State games to know?

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SSSWS with Former Penn State Wide Receiver DaeSean Hamilton

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by former Penn State wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton. DaeSean joins the show to share how his injury recovery is going, when the 2016 team realized it was different and how NIL would have changed his college experience.

Plus, Darian and Steve break down Penn State’s win over WVU, look forward to Bowling Green and discuss the latest improvements coming to Beaver Stadium.

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SSSWS with Penn State Men's Hockey Coach Guy Gadowsky

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State men's hockey head coach Guy Gadowsky. Guy joins the show to discuss his relationship with the media, how the Big Ten Network has grown college hockey and more.

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2024 Penn State Football Season Preview Spectacular Extravaganza

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve kick off the 2024 Penn State football season. First they share the media and fan storylines they’re paying attention to this season. Then they give their picks for interesting games and team MVP. Lastly, over/under returns and the two give their season record prediction.

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SSSWS with BTN's Rob Michel

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum and senior producer at the Big Ten Network, Rob Michel. Rob chats about what goes on behind the scenes to produce some of your favorite BTN shows, why he’s passionate about his job and how things are changing with conference expansion. You can follow him on Twitter @RobMichel.

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SSSWS with Ryan Stevens

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:18:47 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum Ryan Stevens. Now the Director for Public Relations with the Indiana Fever, Ryan chats about what goes into that role and how much it has changed since the arrival of Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark.

Plus, Darian has some questions for Steve.

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SSSWS With Chris Raymond

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum Chris Raymond. Chris joins the show to talk about his new book, “Men in White: The Gutsy, Against-All-Odds Return of Penn State Football.” The book is an oral history of Penn State’s journey after the sanctions to Big Ten champions and is available wherever books are sold on Aug. 13. You can also pre-order the book by clicking here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250280480/men-in-white

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SSSWS with Penn State Women's Soccer Coach Erica Dambach

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State women’s soccer coach Erica Dambach. Erica chats about Penn State’s new soccer facility, coaching in the NIL era and what it’s like to see her players at the Olympics.

Then, Darian and Steve share the results of their second ever Penn State media survey.

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Seven Things We're Excited For This Penn State Football Season

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about the White Out being announced, share the seven things they’re excited for about Penn State football season and Darian gives his very early thoughts on EA Sports College Football 25.

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SSSWS Summer Vacation

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve catch up after Darian returns back from his trip to the Eras Tour. Plus, they break down what Ben Jones and Cory Giger leaving the beat means for Penn State football fans, talk about Pat Kraft's media blitz, and discuss manners.

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Penn State Offseason with Mark Wogenrich

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined once again by Penn State beat writer Mark Wogenrich, who discusses life as a reporter in the offseason, James Franklin and more. Plus Darian and Steve dig deeper into the White Out topic and offer their condolences to a Beaver Stadium legend.

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Change the Outcome, Kick Times, White Out Guess

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve share the Penn State games they’d change the outcome to and share your picks. Plus, Penn State football has some kick times and they give their pick for the White Out game.

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Discussing the Beaver Stadium Renovation

Wed, 22 May 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State’s now-approved $700M renovation to Beaver Stadium, the interesting things they found in the presentation and a whole lot more. Plus a glimpse into how college football games are scheduled and Penn State baseball and softball talk.

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SSSWS with ESPN's Ryan Hockensmith

Tue, 14 May 2024 09:12:53 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum and current ESPN Staff Writer Ryan Hockensmith. Ryan chats about his career journey, how becoming sober impacted his interviewing style and why he’s trying out stand-up comedy. You can follow Ryan on Twitter @RyanHockensmith.

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Starocci Returns, Wrestling at Beaver Stadium?, Kick Time Guesses

Tue, 07 May 2024 09:42:49 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about Carter Starocci’s return to Penn State for a fifth season – which naturally turns into an NIL discussion – the chance of Penn State wrestling at Beaver Stadium, and take their guesses at when Penn State’s games will kickoff.

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Luke Combs Concert at Beaver Stadium, NFL Draft

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about the Luke Combs concert at Beaver Stadium, rate the various broadcasts of the NFL Draft and play Would-You-Rather: Penn State edition.

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SSSWS with Former PSU WR Deon Butler

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by former Penn State wide receiver Deon Butler. Deon joins the show to discuss the NFL Draft process, what he’s up to now and how NIL would have impacted his college career.

Then Darian and Steve discuss fall graduation shifting to Sunday because of a potential College Football Playoff game at Beaver Stadium and Steve recaps the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials.

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SSSWS with Katie Kemmerer of the Kansas City Chiefs

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum Katie Kemmerer who is the Director of Business Operations for the Kansas City Chiefs. Katie explains what her job entails, how she got her job and more. She also talks about her love of Penn State and of course Darian had to ask about Taylor Swift.

Then, Darian and Steve spend time chatting about the Blue-White game and its reported attendance, KeAndre Lambert-Smith heading to the transfer portal and hold their first ever Big Ten TV draft.

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SSSWS with Brandon Bell

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by former Penn State linebacker Brandon Bell. Brandon joins the show to chat about his career after football, including hosting The Pocket with former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg, his career goals and more. You can follow Brandon on Twitter @__BBell. Plus Darian and Steve look forward to this year’s Penn State football season and this weekend’s Blue-White Game.

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SSSWS with Maren Walseth

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by former Penn State women’s basketball player and assistant coach Maren Walseth. Maren joins the show to discuss women’s sports growth, the Lady Lions and her career as an announcer. You can follow Maren on Twitter @MarenWalseth. Plus Steve has a trivia question for Darian, Darian explains Penn State’s new student ticket rules and Steve asks a weird question in OGYG.

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SSSWS with Binghamton Rumble Ponies Announcer Jacob Wilkins

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum and Binghamton Rumble Ponies play-by-play announcer Jacob Wilkins. Jacob joins the podcast to talk about his career journey, calling games for MLB Network in India and what’s next for him in his career. You can follow him on Twitter @JacobWilkins.

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Lady Lions, Men's Hoops Season Wrap-up, Wrestling National Championships

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve react to the news that Penn State women’s basketball missed the NCAA Tournament, put a bow on Penn State men’s basketball’s season and look ahead to the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Plus, Darian’s Facebook Marketplace adventure.

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SSSWS with NHL.com's Pete Jensen

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by NHL.com’s Pete Jensen. Pete, who is a Penn State alum, is the director and senior fantasy editor, covering the league through a fantasy and betting lens. Pete explains how he got the role and his favorite moment on the job. Plus Darian and Steve chat through Penn State wrestling’s Big Ten championship, both basketball programs and Saquon Barkley to the Eagles.

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SSSWS with KVUE's Tyler Feldman

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Tyler Feldman, a Penn State alum who is sports anchor at ABC Affiliate KVUE in Austin, Texas. Tyler joins the show to discuss his career journey to Austin, what it’s like covering sports in Austin and what’s next for him.

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SSSWS with Penn State Wrestling Announcer Jeff Byers

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by the voice of Penn State wrestling, Jeff Byers, to discuss his career, why there is an intense passion for Penn State wrestling and whether he prefers Rec Hall or the BJC. Plus Darian and Steve chat about what’s next for Penn State men’s hockey and Steve’s take on bowling shoes.

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Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest, NIL Survey

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Eric Engelbarts, executive director of Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance. Eric joins the show to discuss this new organization’s mission as well as the Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest, which will be taking place at Beaver Stadium on May 11. Plus Darian and Steve unveil the results of their NIL survey.

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SSSWS with MLB's Sweeny Murti

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Sweeny Murti, a Penn State alum who currently works as a senior contributor for MLB Media, to discuss his career journey. Sweeny spent 30 years working for WFAN with much of that time covering the Yankees before making the switch to have a big hand in social media for Major League Baseball. You can follow Sweeny on Twitter @SweenyMurti.

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SSSWS Super Bowl Recap Spectacular

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve break down everything Super Bowl 58 after the Kansas City Chiefs go back-to-back, beating the 49ers. Are the Chiefs a dynasty? How was the broadcast? What were our favorite commercials? A lot to discuss.

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SSSWS with Brad Keen

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Brad Keen, who is the Manager of Brand Activation, at Highmark Health. Brad joins the show to talk about his career journey from working in college athletics to now working for a company that advertises in athletics. Plus, Darian and Steve debate Cael Sanderson’s noise complaint, share their Super Bowl picks and more.

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Bill O'Brien to OSU, Penn State Finances, PSU Hoops

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:57:55 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Bill O’Brien’s move to Ohio State, Penn State’s 2022-23 financial report and whether they’re more bullish on Penn State men’s hoops or the Lady Lions.

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Saban Retires, PSU Ad Sponsors, Peacock Broadcast

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Nick Saban’s retirement and whether or not he’s headed for a media role next. Plus, Darian and Steve chat about Penn State’s new advertising partner as well as why Penn State has two chip sponsors. Also, speaking of chips, Steve didn’t have salsa until he was in college?

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SSSWS with Michael Weinreb

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:09:00 -0500

In our second episode this week, we're joined by Penn State graduate Michael Weinreb who is a freelance writer primarily focusing on college football. Michael joins to talk about his career, what goes into writing his Substack, how growing up in State College shaped his writing career and what it takes to write a book. You can subscribe to Michael’s Substack called “Throwbacks: A Newsletter About Sports History and Culture” by going to throwbacks.substack.com. Additionally, his books, including Season of Saturdays, are available pretty much anywhere books are sold.

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CFP National Championship, Penn State Transfer, Palestra Game

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 04:09:00 -0500

First episode from this week’s podcast, Darian and Steve recap the College Football National Championship, chat about Penn State’s newest transfer and why Darian isn’t a fan of the Palestra game. Be sure to look out for our interview with Penn State alum Michael Weinreb this week as well.

(Also, Steve lost power at the end of the episode so that’s why it cuts a little short.)

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Peach Bowl Recap, Season Recap, PSU Sportsperson of the Year

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:06:42 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s disappointing Peach Bowl loss, tie up the season and name their Penn State Sportsperson of the Year.

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SSSWS with Pete Gonzalez, Dad of PSU Commit Peter Gonzalez

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined Pete Gonzalez, a former Pitt and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback whose son, Peter, will be signing as a part of Penn State’s 2024 class. Peter, who plays at Pitt Central Catholic, is a 3-star wide receiver according to 247Sports. In the interview, Pete discusses how his recruitment at Pitt differed from his son’s, his thoughts on James Franklin, what makes him proud of his son and more.

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SSSWS with Know Rivalry’s Joe Cobbs

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Know Rivalry’s Joe Cobbs. Know Rivalry is a research project by Northern Kentucky University and University of Massachusetts that studies rivalries in sports. Joe discusses how they came up with the idea to study the data, what makes a strong rivalry and more. You can take the survey by joining to knowrivalry.com.

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Penn State to Peach Bowl, CFP Reaction, Survey Results

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about the news that Penn State is headed to the Peach Bowl to take on Ole Miss, share their thoughts on the College Football Playoff and share the results of the end of season Penn State survey.

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Penn State Beats Michigan State, Bowl Talk, Penn State Potpourri

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about Penn State’s win over Michigan State, Steve asks Darian his toughest question yet, Penn State potpourri talk and Black Friday shopping in Old Guy, Young Guy.

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Penn State Beats Rutgers, Michigan State Preview, Turkey Talk

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about Penn State’s win over Rutgers, look ahead to Friday’s game against Michigan State, and Darian wants to know if there’s too much football on Black Friday.

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SSSWS with ESPN’s Amanda Gifford

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Penn State alum Amanda Gifford who is the Vice President of Production at ESPN where she is in charge of production for college football. She joins the show to chat about her career, the logistics behind producing a college football game and what a college football broadcast will look like in 10 years.

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Penn State Loses to Michigan, Mike Yurcich Fired, Rutgers Preview

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s loss to Michigan. Plus, the duo chat about what’s next after Penn State fires offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich and look ahead as Rutgers comes to town for senior day.

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Penn State Beats Maryland, Michigan Preview, PSU Men’s Hoops

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 04:09:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s win over Maryland, discuss James Franklin’s latest interaction with the media, look ahead to the Nittany Lions’ game with Michigan and chat about Penn State men’s basketball. Also, Darian finds out just how much milk the Sampsell family used to drink.

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Penn State Survives Indiana Scare, Maryland Preview and Halloween Candy

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about Penn State’s win over Indiana, Steve shares his thoughts on Notre Dame’s gameday experience and the duo look ahead to Penn State and Maryland.

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Penn State-Ohio State Recap, Big Noon Kickoff, Indiana Preview

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:06:48 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s loss to Ohio State, share their thoughts on Big Noon Kickoff and look ahead to the Nittany Lions’ game against Indiana.

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Penn State Beats UMass, Road Trip Survey, Ohio State Preview

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s win over UMass, including Steve’s return to Beaver Stadium. Then Darian reveals the results of the fan survey. Oh yeah, they also talk about Penn State’s game with Ohio State.

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SSSWS with the Reading Eagle’s Rich Scarcella

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Rich Scarcella of the Reading Eagle. Rich stops by to share why he still enjoys covering Penn State football after 35 seasons, handling Penn State’s different coaches and what a gameday is like for a beat reporter. Follow Rich on Twitter @NittanyRich.

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We Are Inn, Win at Northwestern, Penn State Men’s Hockey

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Pat Romano of the We Are Inn, located in Philipsburg, PA to discuss being a business in the Centre region, the story behind the We Are Inn and, of course, cheesesteaks. Also Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s win over Northwestern and chat about Penn State men’s hockey’s upcoming season.

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Penn State Beats Iowa, Northwestern Preview, Big Ten Road Trips

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s win over Iowa, look ahead to this week’s game against Northwestern and share their favorite places to visit in the Big Ten and beyond.

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SSSWS with The Daily Collegian’s Seth Engle

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:16:59 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by Seth Engle of the Daily Collegian. He talks about what it’s like being a student covering Penn State football, what he wants to accomplish in his career and more. Follow Seth on Twitter @bigsengtweets.

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Penn State Roasts The Blue Hens, Illinois Preview, Announcer Draft

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:51:18 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State football’s 63-7 win over Delaware, chat about the Peacock broadcast experience, look ahead at Illinois and host their first ever CFB announcer draft.

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Penn State Beats West Virginia, Gameday Presentation, Delaware Preview

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State’s win over West Virginia, Darian gives his feedback on the gameday experience, Steve rates the NBC broadcast and the gang looks forward to Penn State and Delaware.

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Penn State Football Season Preview Extravaganza Celebration Mega Show

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve preview the 2023 Penn State football season and Penn State’s first game of the year with West Virginia. The guys also take a look at sports media storylines to keep an eye on this season, and finally, give their predictions for 2023.

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SSSWS with Penn State Football Play-by-Play Announcer Steve Jones

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by the voice of Penn State football and Penn State men’s basketball Steve Jones. Steve joins the show to chat about his career, his relationship with Jack Ham and chats about how much longer he wants to call Penn State games.

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SSSWS with PennLive’s Johnny McGonigal

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by PennLive's Johnny McGonigal to discuss the differences between covering Pitt and Penn State, where he wants to go with his career and how the AP voting process works. Follow Johnny on Twitter @JMcGonigal9.

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SSSWS with Beaver Stadium’s New PA Announcers

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve welcome Rodney Martin and Joe Putnam to the show. The duo will be taking over the public address announcer roles this season. Also, Darian and Steve recap Penn State media day. Also, a deep dive on the latest as the Big Ten is once again expanding. Follow Rodney on Twitter @HockeyValley and Joe on Twitter @JPutnamMic.

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Big Ten Media Day, PSU Media Day, Darian’s Antique Store Finds

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:11:44 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap this year’s Big Ten Media Days. Plus they ask the questions that will be asked and should be asked at Penn State media day. Be sure to share your view of Beaver Stadium in our latest project by visiting the blog at StuffSomersSays.com

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SSSWS with Ben Jones of StateCollege.com

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:11:49 -0400

This week on the podcast, Ben Jones of StateCollege.com stops by to chat about his career, his relationship with James Franklin and his new found love of fishing. Plus, Darian and Steve celebrate 100 episodes by revealing the results of the Penn State sports media survey they conducted.

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SSSWS with Tyler Calvaruso of Lions 247

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Lions247’s Tyler Calvaruso stops by to chat about his career and all things message boards. Tyler also explains his process for putting in a Crystal Ball pick and the weirdest place he’s ever filed a story. Follow Tyler on Twitter @Tyler_Calvaruso.

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Sports Media & Gen Z, CWS, PSU Notes

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about the future of sports media, especially as it pertains to Gen Z. Also on the podcast, is college baseball having its breakthrough moment? Plus, Darian and Steve share if they're iced tea or lemonade kind of people.

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Penn State’s NILs Merge, 2024-25 Schedules, Peacock

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve break down the massive news in the Penn State world that Success with Honor and Lions Legacy Club are no more as they've joined forces under Happy Valley United.

Also on this week's podcast, Darian and Steve chat about the 2024-25 schedule announcement and how Peacock is going to impact your viewing habits in 2023.

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Penn State on Black Friday, PSU Men’s Lacrosse, Future of PSU Baseball

Wed, 31 May 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about Penn State playing Michigan State on Black Friday at Ford Field, Penn State men's lacrosse loss to Duke, Penn State baseball coach Rob Cooper resigning and auto racing in America.

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PSU Kick Times, NFL Schedule, Pat McAfee to ESPN

Thu, 18 May 2023 09:37:14 -0400

This week on the podcasts, Darian and Steve are back with a whole bunch to chat about, including not one but two kick times for the 2023 Penn State football season. Plus, the NFL schedule is out. And major sports media news as Pat McAfee is taking his show to ESPN.

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Change in the Air

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week, Darian and Steve discuss several changes at Penn State including the news that Dean DeVore will no longer be the PA announcer inside Beaver Stadium. They also chat about Beaver Stadium upgrades, new CFB rules, the NFL Draft and why Steve's upset about the new Whitney Houston movie.

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SSSWS with PSU Creamery’s Jim Brown

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:03:52 -0400

This week on the podcast, Jim Brown who is the Sales and Marketing Manager at the Penn State Berkey Creamery joins the show to chat about how they're impacted by football weekends, how the Creamery has changed its marketing strategy over the last few years, and more. Plus Darian and Steve recap this week's Blue-White game and discuss their top 5 sports movies.

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Blue-White Weekend Preview, The Masters, Top Sports TV Shows

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve look ahead to this weekend's Blue-White game, chatting about what they are looking forward to, the quarterback "competition" and more. Plus Darian shares why he's done with golf and the two give their top 3 sports TV shows.

Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit StuffSomersSays.com to subscribe to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter and read the latest from Darian and Steve.

Mike Rhoades, NCAA Tournaments, WWE’s Next Move

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:09:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State hiring Mike Rhoades as its new men's basketball coach. Plus Darian and Steve break down whether the men's NCAA Tournament rankings, the storylines after the NCAA women's tournament. Also, some quick thoughts on the WWE getting purchased by the same company that owns UFC.

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SSSWS with Rob Biertempfel

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:41:28 -0400

This week on the podcast, Pittsburgh Pirates beat writer Rob Biertempfel joins the show to discuss what it's like covering the Bucs, why he switched from football to baseball and whether or not Pittsburgh is a baseball town. His interview starts around the 25 minute mark.

Also on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss the departure of Micah Shrewsberry, the NIL spat that came up over the weekend, Penn State men's hockey's crushing loss to Michigan and does Steve like his subs toasted.

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Penn State Hoops’ Weekend, Micah Shrewsberry, NCAA Men’s Hockey Tourney

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:47:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State men's basketball's trip to the NCAA Tournament, what life could be like if Micah Shrewsberry stays or goes, Penn State men's hockey's first round game against Michigan Tech and finding good places to stop on a road trip. Visit their website StuffSomersSays.com. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

SSSWS with Audrey Snyder

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:48:00 -0400

In our second episode this week, Penn State beat writer Audrey Snyder of The Athletic joins the show to discuss how working at The Athletic is different, her story on Cael Sanderson, relationship with James Franklin and why she's so passionate about mentoring younger reporters. Follow Audrey on Twitter @audsnyder4. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell. Read their latest on StuffSomersSays.com

SSSWS The Podcast About The Blog

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:55:00 -0400

We've got big news! We're launching a blog. Darian and Steve are bringing Stuff Somers Says (with Steve) to StuffSomersSays.com. Hear all about it, plus Penn State men's basketball is headed to the tournament! Read the lastest at StuffSomersSays.com and follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Darian Battles the Hiccups and Mic Issues

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:58:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State men's basketball's season being effectively over, Penn State men's hockey's post season chances and discuss how rule changes are impacting sports media in baseball and football. Plus, Darian has hiccups for half the episode and his mic barely works! Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

SSSWS with Chris Smith

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:28:00 -0500

This week, Penn State alum Chris Smith, Chief Creative Officer at Plot Twist Creativity, stops by to discuss his career, including his work on H-E-B's Super Bowl commercials, and chats about his favorite commercials from Sunday. Plus, Darian and Steve break down the Chiefs' win over the Eagles, give thoughts on the FOX broadcast and more. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell. Watch the H-E-B Super Bowl commercial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7mRluEcW9o

PSU Hoops, Pro Bowl, Super Bowl

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:51:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about Penn State men's basketball's loss to Nebraska, Tom Brady retiring, the NFL Pro Bowl and then they look ahead to the Super Bowl. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell.

The Episode Where Darian’s Mom Shows Up

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:23:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss a ton of things in the Penn State sports world, Kevin Warren and the next Big Ten commissioner, Greg Olsen and then Darian's mom shows up for Old Guy, Young Guy. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Rose Bowl, Bowl Ratings, CFP Championship

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:36:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State's Rose Bowl win and what it means for the program, discuss sports media news including Todd Blackledge to NBC and share their thoughts on Georgia winning its second straight title. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomerSays and @SteveSampsell.

Bowls, Playoffs, Awards

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:10:00 -0500

This week on Stuff Somers Says with Steve, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State's trip to the Rose Bowl, the expanded CFP Playoff and dish out some awards. Plus, Steve learns what Spotify Wrapped is.

Rutgers, Michigan State, World Cup

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:50:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve breakdown Penn State's win over Rutgers, look ahead to senior day and discuss more about the World Cup. Follow them on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Maryland, Rutgers, World Cup

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:13:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State's win over Maryland, look ahead to Rutgers and chat about the World Cup. Follow @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell on Twitter... if that still exists by the time you listen to this podcast.

Indiana, Maryland, Penn State Hoops

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:31:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about Penn State's win over Indiana, ask if the Maryland game is the toughest game on the schedule and chat about various other Penn State sports. Follow them on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Ohio State, Indiana, 6-Day Windows

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:48:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State's loss to Ohio State, look ahead to Saturday's game against Indiana and complain about 6-day windows. Follow them on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Minnesota, Ohio State, 2023 Schedule

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:34:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State's win over Minnesota, look ahead to Saturday's game against Ohio State and discuss the 2023 schedule. Follow them on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Michigan, Minnesota, Stadiums

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:20:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve talk Penn State's loss to Michigan, how the Nittany Lions can rebound against Minnesota and discuss stadium deals. Follow them on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Steelers, Michigan, The Voice of American Sports

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:47:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve complain about the Steelers, discuss Penn State's contest with Michigan and discuss whether the voice of American sports is now football. Follow them on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

CMU, Northwestern, NFL Announcers

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:52:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State's win over Central Michigan, discuss the message board drama around Sean Clifford and share their thoughts on the new announcers in the NFL.

Auburn, Chad Powers, CMU

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:43:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State's win over Auburn, discuss Penn State's newest walk-on Chad Powers and look ahead to this weekend's game with CMU. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Ohio, Auburn, Airports

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:29:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State's win over Ohio, discuss the gameday experience at Beaver Stadium and look ahead as the Lions head to Auburn. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Purdue, Ohio, Pat McAfee

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:54:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap Penn State's win over Purdue, look ahead to the Ohio game and some of the changes coming to Beaver Stadium, plus they discuss Pat McAfee joining College Gameday. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

SSSWS & Brian Tripp

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:44:00 -0400

For the first time, we have a second-time guest. Brian Tripp, Penn State Athletics' feature content specialist and on-air talent, joins the show to discuss his new role, Penn State's upcoming season and much more. Follow Brian on Twitter @BTrippTweets and follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

SSSWS & Mark Wogenrich

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:46:00 -0400

This week, Mark Wogenrich of AllPennState, the Fan Nation Channel dedicated to Penn State sports coverage on the SI Network, joins the show to discuss his career, the switch to online-focused writing and where he thinks Penn State is headed. Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkWogenrich. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Season 3 Kickoff

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:06:00 -0400

This week, Darian and Steve kick off season 3 by chatting about the new Big Ten media deal, plus the McAfeeCast and more. Follow the guys on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell

Early August Thoughts with Darian and Steve

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:41:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State starting Big Ten play on the road, Big Ten media days, LIV Golf and more. Follow them on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

SSSWS & Cory Giger

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:13:00 -0400

This week, Cory Giger of dkpittsburghsports.com joins the show to discuss his approach to covering Penn State football. He also discusses jobs he didn't take and the one he didn't get and explains why. Follow Cory on Twitter @CoryGiger and follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

USC, UCLA: Big Ten Bound

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:17:00 -0400

This week, Darian and Steve talk about USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten. Plus Heinz Field is no more and the MLB All-Star Game. Follow the guys on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Vacation, PSU Hoops and F1

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 22:03:00 -0400

This week, before the Big Ten world was shaken up, Steve and I chatted about his vacation, the big changes coming to the BJC and F1. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell

The Episode Where Steve is Wrong

Thu, 19 May 2022 22:20:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Tom Brady, Drew Brees, the NFL schedule and the impending Big Ten TV deal. Follow the guys on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

BW Weekend, Kraft, Black Friday

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:42:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Blue-White Weekend, new AD Patrick Kraft and why Steve is or isn't looking forward to Black Friday. Follow them on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Happy Blue-White Week

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:55:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss the USFL, the ESPN Paterno show, Blue-White Weekend and steaks. Follow the guys on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

The Episode Darian Almost Forgot to Upload

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:05:00 -0400

This week (well last week) on the podcast, Steve and Darian talk about the Masters, NCAA Basketball and MLB's opening day. Darian forgot to upload it though so that's why it's late. Anyways, follow the guys on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

NCAA Tournament, Women’s Frozen Four, Joe Buck

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:46:00 -0400

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss the NCAA men's basketball tournament, the Women's Frozen Four in Happy Valley and Joe Buck to ESPN. Follow them on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Stadium Series, NFL Announcer Shuffle, Grocery Shopping

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:05:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve recap their recent trips, discuss the NFL announcer shuffle and much more. Follow the guys on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Super Bowl Recap, Coaches Becoming Analysts

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:07:00 -0500

This week on the show, Steve and Darian discuss the Super Bowl, various Penn State news and why Sean McVay should retire. Follow @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell on Twitter.

NBC’s Big Weekend

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:07:00 -0500

This week on the show, Darian and Steve spend a lot of time talking about what's airing on this weekend on NBC between the Olympics and the Super Bowl. Plus how long should parents hold on to their kids stuff after they move out? Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Tom Brady, Olympics, Shoes

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:17:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Tom Brady's retirement announcement, where all the Olympic hype is, which All-Star Game is best and shoes. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

SSSWS & Mike Poorman

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500

This week, Mike Poorman of StateCollege.com joins the show to discuss the financials of Penn State's athletic department. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell

Penn State Football, Ties, CFP National Title Game

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:12:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss the changes to Penn State's football schedule. The fact that the Raiders and Chargers didn't tie. Plus the college football national title game. Follow them on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

Outback Bowl, Big Ben, Madden

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:28:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Penn State's loss to Arkansas in the Outback Bowl, the career of Big Ben and the legacy of John Madden. Plus, New Year's Resolutions. Follow them on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

All I Want For Christmas is a Turnover Chain

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:02:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Manny Diaz's hiring, early signing day, Urban Meyer and their favorite Christmas movies. Follow us on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell.

Coaches, Bowl Trips, Christmas Decorations

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve discuss Brent Pry's move to Virginia Tech, Penn State's trip to the Outback Bowl, plus Christmas decorations. Follow the guys on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

70 Million Things to Discuss

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:32:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve chat about James Franklin's new contract, Penn State's win over Rutgers, the final regular season game of the year and Disney entering the gambling world. Follow us on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell.

SSSWS (Steve’s Version)

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:16:00 -0500

This week on the podcast, we chat about Penn State's loss to Michigan, senior day, watching (or not) the USMNT's qualifying for the World Cup and Steve plays Taylor Swift trivia. Follow us on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSampsell