Let's Go State

At 184 pounds junior Donovan Ball used a late takedown to secure a 3-1 win against Oregon State on Sunday. He recaps his match and the team's dual against the Beavers with host Brian Tripp.

Redshirt freshman Gary Steen sits down with guest host Zach Gershman to talk about his wrestling career. The two also discuss the program, Gary's commitment to nutrition, and his relationship with teammates.

Junior Terrell Barraclough joins host Brian Tripp for this week's wrestling episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics." The two discuss Terrell's wrestling background and his daily mindset for success on and off the mat. Terrell also talks about how he became interested in his major, Biomedical Engineering. 

Junior Beau Bartlett joins host Brian Tripp on this week's wrestling episode of the "Let's Go State" podcast. The two discuss Beau's move back to his natural weight class of 141 pounds and how he developed his love for the sport of wrestling. Beau also talks about how he settled on his walkout song Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters. 

Junior Terrell Barraclough joins the podcast following Penn State's opening night 44-3 victory over Lock Haven. Terrell breaks down his performance in a 3-1 win over #28 Ashton Eyler. He also discusses his growth as a wrestler during his time in a Penn State singlet. 

2x All-American Greg Kerkvliet joins host Brian Tripp just days before the opening of the 2022-23 wrestling season. Greg shares his approach to training and competition. The two also discuss Greg's interests away from the mat. 

2022 National Champion Max Dean joins host Brian Tripp to preview the upcoming 2022-23 season. Dean also talks about the importance of family and his future goals outside of wrestling. 

Two-time NCAA Champion Aaron Brooks joins host Brian Tripp on this week's episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics." Aaron discusses the experiences that shaped him growing up and his relationship with his family. He also talks about raising the bar heading into the 2022-23 season. 

2x National Champion Carter Starocci joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his expectations for the upcoming U-23 World Championships. The two also talk about Starocci's goal to be the best in the sport. Finally, Starocci shares insight into the role wrestling plays in his life. 

4x All-American and 2x National Champion Roman Bravo-Young joins host Brian Tripp for our first episode of the new season. RBY discusses his return to Happy Valley for another season and goals for himself and his team. The pair also talks about the impact Roman continues to make in the sport. 

Penn State men's golf celebrated 100 years of competition in late September with an alumni reunion in Happy Valley. Join host Brian Tripp as he chats with former members of the program across multiple generations! 

Penn State men's basketball senior guard Ishaan Jagiasi joins host Brian Tripp to discuss his journey to Happy Valley. Ishaan is the first member of his family to be born in America and in his early teens was the world's top-ranked Pokemon player. Ishaan joined the Nittany Lions in 2021-22 prior to his junior season. Learn more about Ishaan's many talents in this week's episode of "Let's Go State...

Penn State student-athletes Johnasia Cash (women's basketball) and Finn Scanlon (men's lacrosse) join host Brian Tripp during the 7th annual State of Excellence week. The pair discusses the significance of representing Penn State and how each of their teams are active in the community. 

Assistant AD for Development & Enrichment Christina Diaz joins host Brian Tripp to discuss her role in assisting student-athletes at Penn State. She elaborates on the various resources available to student-athletes. Also, Christina reflects on how her experiences as a student-athlete help fuel her today. 

First-year Penn State women's volleyball assistant coaches Daniel Gwitt and Brian Toron join host Brian Tripp to introduce themselves to fans! Hear about their past experiences, vision for the program, and what makes Happy Valley a special place.

Big Ten Network women's volleyball analyst Emily Ehman joins host Brian Tripp to recap the conference's inaugural women's volleyball media days. Emily discusses planning the event and the reaction of student-athletes and coaches. Also hear from first-year Penn State head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley!

Penn State men's soccer senior defender Michael Gaines joins host Brian Tripp to detail his experiences from his recent trip to Alabama as a member of the Big Ten's Big Life Series: Selma to Montgomery. Michael explains how he was selected for the opportunity and the impact the journey had on his life. 

Dr. Lauren Rhodes, Senior Associate AD, Student-Athlete Performance, Health and Welfare, SWA, joins host Brian Tripp to discuss her career, the evolution of intercollegiate athletics, and Penn State's diversity and inclusion efforts. Dr. Rhodes joined Penn State in August 2021 and oversees ICA’s sport performance unit, which includes applied health and performance science, medical services, athlet...

Penn State celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX with a special series of podcasts highlighting each of the university's nine female head coaches. First, hear from field hockey's Char Morett-Curtiss, softball's Clarisa Crowell, and women's basketball's Carolyn Kieger in an exclusive sitdown interview with Brian Tripp. The coaches discuss their experiences as student-athletes and coaches, the...

The Penn State baseball team returned to the postseason for the first time since 2012. Seniors Cole Bartels, Mason Mellott, and Tyler Shingledecker join host Brian Tripp to discuss the program’s breakthrough 2022 season. The trio share insights into the team’s close-knit culture and greatest achievements, and reminisce on their terrific collegiate careers.

Nick Colella has been an integral part of the Penn State men's basketball program for more than a decade. Nick joined the program in 2010 as a walk-on player before earning a regular starting role by the end of his senior season. After graduation, Nick remained with the program in a variety of roles and currently serves as Chief of Staff for head coach Micah Shrewsberry.  On this episode of "...

Penn State Wrestling play-by-play broadcaster Jeff Byers joins host Brian Tripp to recap the team's 2022 National Championship. Jeff provides insight and analysis into another unforgettable championship performance. The two also discuss the historical accomplishments of head coach Cael Sanderson and the program. 

On this episode of "Let's Go State - The Official Podcast of Penn State Athletics," host Brian Tripp is joined by softball senior P Bailey Parshall. The two discuss Bailey's tremendous Penn State career, including pitching the program's first perfect game since 2005 in a game earlier this season at FIU. Bailey also conveys her future plans, which includes returning to Penn State for a fifth season...

Women's Gymnastics head coach Sarah Brown joins host Brian Tripp to discuss her coaching career and philosophies. Other topics include:  - Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic - Creating a Culture of Positivity  - Women in Leadership at Penn State

On this episode, Mitch Gerber sits down with Brady Berge to recap Penn State's 45-0 win over Rider. #PSUwr