Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman

Blue and White Brothers

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Blue and White Brothers is a podcast about all things Penn State football hosted by Tom and Andy Gathman: two brothers with two takes about one team. Tom Gathman, better known as “The Real Hiking Viking,” spends much of his time on trail and off grid living life to the full. Andy Gathman is the pastor of a small rural church and spends most of his time spreading the good news. We are as different as brothers can be with one exception: a passion for Penn State football. We bring our love of the game and lifelong sibling rivalry to each show. Join us every week as we discuss our thoughts, analys...

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Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman

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May 15, 2026

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Episodes

Palate Cleanser: Indiana Look-Ahead 26.10.2023

Tom & Andy try to get the bad test of the Ohio State loss out of their mouths by looking ahead to Penn State's game against Indiana. First, they find that misery loves company as they go into the mailbag and talk through some questions and comments from their fellow fans in the wake of PSU's first loss of the season. They finish with another "By the Numbers" with Joel Bettner.

Same Old Song and Dance: Ohio State Recap 24.10.2023

Tom & Andy find themselves at full froth as they commiserate over Penn State's first loss of the season, after a dismal offensive outing in Columbus led to a 20-12 defeat.

Bring on the Buckeyes: Ohio State Look-Ahead 18.10.2023

It's Ohio State week! The biggest game of the season (so far) is upon us, and Tom & Andy get all hyped up to break it all down. Plus, Mailbag and By the Numbers.

Massachusetts Mauling: UMass Recap 17.10.2023

Tom & Andy enjoy the facts and figures coming out of the big homecoming shutout win vs. UMass, and try and parse what it might mean for bigger games to come. Plus Tom's "Ten Minute Takes" (and a few tangents) on the Top-25 scoreboard.

Just a Minute, Man: UMass Look-Ahead 12.10.2023

Tom & Andy take a look at Penn State's next opponent, the Minutemen of Massachusetts. Plus, the open the mailbag and finish with another edition of By the Numbers.

Opportunity Knocking: Bye Week Breakdown 10.10.2023

Tom & Andy use Penn State's bye week as an opportunity to look back at the season so far, take stock of their strengths, parse their areas for growth, and consider the challenges and opportunities on the rest of the schedule.

Big Win Blues: Northwestern Recap 03.10.2023

In most cases, a four-touchdown victory should feel great. So why is Penn State's 41-13 drubbing of Northwestern leaving Tom & Andy unsettled and unsatisfied? Plus, News and Notes and some football viewing recommendations for Penn State's upcoming bye week.

Wildcat Trap: Northwestern Look-Ahead 28.09.2023

Tom & Andy take a closer look at Penn State's third-straight Big Ten West opponent. After losing their head coach to an ugly hazing scandal before the season, the Northwestern Wildcats seem to have found their rhythm. Can Penn State avoid the trap of overlooking a team out to prove themselves? Plus, the boys open the mailbag and are joined by Joel for "By the Numbers."

Best Served Cold: Iowa Recap 26.09.2023

Tom & Andy revel in Penn State's impressive shutout win over the 24th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, breaking down the incredible performance and impressive stat lines.

Like Father, Like Son: Illinois Recap & Iowa Look-Ahead 19.09.2023

With Tom away, Andy invites a special guest-host to help him break down the Illinois win and take a look at their next opponent, Big Ten West defensive powerhouse Iowa. Plus, News and Notes, Mailbag, and a return of "Rick's Picks."

Big Ten Opener: Illinois Look-Ahead 14.09.2023

Tom & Andy take a look at Illinois, their first Big Ten opponent of the still-young 2023 season. Will Penn State keep the good-times rolling or will the Illini stop them in their tracks? Plus, a special teams edition of "By the Numbers" with Joel Bettner.

Blue Hen Blowout: Delaware Recap 12.09.2023

Tom & Andy discuss details of Penn State's 63-7 thrashing of FCS Delaware, and consider what they've learned about the team through the second game of the season. Plus, Tom's "ten-second-takes" on the college football scoreboard.

Blue Hen Mayhem: Delaware Look-Ahead 06.09.2023

The Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens are coming to town for the first-ever meeting of these two teams. Tom & Andy break down this nationally-ranked FCS foe, who could give the Nittany Lions trouble if they aren't careful. They also open the mailbag and go "By the Numbers" with Joel.

Mountaineer Mastery: West Virginia Recap 05.09.2023

Tom & Andy discuss the breakout performance of Drew Allar in the season opener, a 38-15 victory which saw Penn State renew its historic rivalry with (and domination of) the West Virginia Mountaineers. They also broach some areas of needed improvement as well as giving their takes on some of the scores from around the Top-25 and the Big Ten.

Rivalry Renewed: West-Virginia Look-Ahead 30.08.2023

As Tom & Andy anxiously await the first game of the 2023 season, they take a deep dive into the West-Virginia Mountaineers football team, a program mired in mediocrity for the last few years and looking to turn things around. Will Penn State send them packing, or do the mountain men have what it takes to pull off an unlikely upset?

Preseason Wrap-up 29.08.2023

Tom & Andy take stock of everything they've learned through the preseason and give their final takes on the season before it kicks off. Plus, a special "By the Numbers" with Joel Bettner, where the boys offer their take on what they expect Penn State will accomplish this season.

Previewing the Special Teams 25.08.2023

Tom & Andy wrap up their deep-dive on this year's team with a closeup of Special Teams, the unit with the most question marks going into the season. Who will their specialists and returners be? Will we have any game-changing plays in critical moments? Can our kickers go from question marks to key playmakers? Plus, a review of the newly-announced team captains.

Previewing the Defense 23.08.2023

Tom & Andy continue their preseason rundown of this year's Penn State team, focusing on the defense in this episode. Can Manny Diaz's high-flying, talent-loaded defense exceed last year's top-10 performance and help pave the way for a breakthrough into college football's elite?

Previewing the Offense 18.08.2023

Tom & Andy talk Penn State's offense, breaking down each position group and taking a close look at presumed starting quarterback Drew Allar, along with returning stars Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen, and Keandre Lambert Smith. Will this be the year that Penn State's offense finally becomes elite?

Preseason Excitement 15.08.2023

Tom & Andy are back at it again, gearing up for another season of Penn State football! They share their thoughts on this as-yet-pristine season with PSU football less than three weeks away.

Offseason Updates: Bonus Episode 24.04.2023

Eight months is a long time to wait to talk about Penn State Football, so Tom & Andy put together their first-ever offseason episode. They check in on the 2023 recruiting class, review the recently-played Blue and White Game, discuss expectations for the coming season, and more. Plus, don't miss a brand new segment with a special guest.

Springboard: Season Finale & 2023 Look-Ahead 06.01.2023

Tom & Andy discuss how Penn State's big Rose Bowl win could serve as a springboard to next season. They also open up the mailbag for a final time this year as the boys sign off for another exhilarating season of the Blue & White Brothers.

Rose Bowl Champions! 05.01.2023

In their second-to-last episode of the season, Tom shares his Rose Bowl experience as he and Andy relish Penn State's dominant victory over #8 Utah. They break down all the action and salute Sean Clifford, who got a signature win in his last game as a Nittany Lion.

Season Review & Rose Bowl Preview 29.12.2022

As we head into a new calendar year, there's lots of excitement leading up to the Rose Bowl. Tom & Andy can hardly contain themselves for a marathon episode that looks over all the PSU and CFP news of the last month (10:56); looks back at the 2022 season (49:47); and looks ahead to their marquee matchup against #8 Utah in the Rose Bowl on Jan 2 with a mailbag (1:35:15) and analysis of the upco...

Smelling Roses: Breaking Down Penn State's Rose Bowl Bid, CFP Updates, and More! 05.12.2022

It's official, Penn State is heading to the Rose Bowl! Tom & Andy share in the excitement and break down all the action from championship week while discussing the final CFP rankings. They also get into the implications of the recently confirmed 12-team playoff, and touch on the transfer portal, which is already heating up, along with the impact of NIL, and more.

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