Western PA Sports Blog Podcast

Nathan Schneider, a University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and Gannon University men’s basketball alumni, shares about his impressive rise through the game of basketball as a small town kid with big time basketball dreams.

Serra Catholic and West Virginia Wesleyan football alumni Khalil Smith joins the show to look back at football days, share about his business ventures, and detail being a young man battling cancer.

Ty Banco, a Texas A&M football recruit, joins the show to talk about his family ties in athletics, accomplishments in football and wrestling, excitement to play for Jimbo Fisher, and the pride he has to be a western Pennsylvania athlete

Penn State Behrend Head Wrestling Coach, Caleb Garvey, talks about the pivots in life that have led him to becoming a college coach and leader of young men

Parker Casuccio, a senior at West Allegheny, joins the show to share about his rise in freeski, his passion for game development, overcoming adversity he’s faced, and his college choice of the University of Utah

Dr. Tyler Porco, a resident of Ridgway and native of Peters Township, shares about his journey from being a starting freshman varsity quarterback, a Division I recruit, a Johns Hopkins University football offensive weapon, a Temple University dental student, and now small town Pennsylvania dentist that someday will have his own practice.

Bri Curtis, a Graduate Assistant Softball Coach for Penn West Edinboro, joins the show to talk about her coaching career, working in education, her desire to help Erie become a better place, and her survivor story after beating breast cancer

Former Ridgway Elker and Pitt-Bradford Panther standout point guard, Eric Matheson, looks back at his athletic career across many sports, talks about coaching hoops at IUP, shares about his Elk County roots, examines his sports business ventures in Miami, and relays about competing against Nik Stauskas back on the middle school AAU circuit.

West Liberty University student-athlete Jonathan Stout talks about his rise in running, shift to becoming a decathlete, his sneaker business, and his love for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Brandon Rossi joins the show to share about his career in sports broadcasting and public address announcing around Pittsburgh, the people who have guided his career, and navigating life as an individual with autism

DuBois Area High School and Seton Hill University grad, Adam Bankovich, joins the show to chat about his path through baseball, business career, and the people he met along the way.

Ave Maria University football student assistant defensive coach, Anthony Gerg, discusses his Elk County roots, future goals in the field of physics, and favorite aspects of football.

Thiel College football alumni, Andy Stine, shares about his Clearfield County roots and career in sports media in central Pennsylvania.

Current Erie Seawolves Director of Fan Engagement, Laina Banic, joins the show to share her journey from Greenville to professional sports.

Girard, Pennsylvania native and Western New Mexico University Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant, Jake Wetzel, joins the show to talk about his time at Penn State, growing up in Erie County, and his move to Silver City, New Mexico to chase his dream.

Pine Richland and Boston University graduate, Andrew Petcash, shares his journey through hoops and insight on how to work towards building a sports empire.

Ridgway native and Elk County Catholic alum, Stephen Bobby, joins the show to talk family, faith, football, and his move to Ave Maria University in Florida.

Former Saint Bonaventure cross-country and track and field runner Drew Bille joins the show to talk about his time running in high school and college as well as his recent venture into podcasting.

United States Army veteran and former California University of Pennsylvania linebacker Spencer’s Lynn joins the shows to look back at his football career, share career advice, and update on his ventures in and out of football today.

NFL Insider and Erie, PA resident Michael Balko discusses his breakthrough into the world of sports media and entertainment despite many challenges that happened so far in his life.

Deontae Robertson, a recent graduate of Edinboro University, joins the show to talk about his upbringing in the Pittsburgh area, playing junior college hoops, and finding his way to the PSAC.

Current State College Spikes pitcher, Mason Ronan, joins the show to talk about his standout baseball career and the twists and turns that have gotten him to where he is now.

Former Titusville Rocket and Thiel Tomcat quarterback T.J. Wiley joins the show to share about his journey through football. From a youngster who dreamed of playing for his dad in high school to a veteran professional quarterback in various indoor football leagues, Wiley’s journey as a player was a long one, filled with hard work and perseverance despite challenges he faced along the way. Now as a...

United States Air Force veteran and current St. Vincent Bearcat running-back, Billy Beck, joins the show to discuss his time in the military, his love for football, growing up in St. Marys, his route to college football, being TikTok famous, and much more.

Elk County Catholic graduate and Penn State Behrend Men’s Basketball commit Charlie Breindel joins the show to recap his basketball career to date.