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

Senior Day Sendoff: Michigan State Recap 28.11.2022

Tom & Andy relish a solid victory on Senior Day against the Michigan State Spartans. With a 10-win regular season in the books, they express their thoughts on the seniors who took the field for the last time at Beaver Stadium and discuss the wider college football landscape in the lead-up to championship week.

Blowout: Rutgers Recap & Michigan State Look-Ahead 22.11.2022

Tom & Andy discuss the blowout win against Rutgers and consider what it will take to finish off the season with a tenth-win versus struggling Michigan State

Turtle Soup: Maryland Recap & Rutgers Look-Ahead 14.11.2022

With Penn State coming off a dominating win against Maryland, Tom & Andy are feeling pretty good about the team. After recapping the game, they look forward to a strong outing for their final road game of the season against bottom-feeding Rutgers.

Taking Care of Business: Indiana Recap & Maryland Look-Ahead 07.11.2022

As the Nittany Lions reach the final quarter of the season, Tom & Andy are feeling good after Penn State took care of business against a floundering Indiana team. They break down the dominant performance, and then turn their attention to what could be a tricky game against a talented Maryland team.

#Unraveled: Ohio State Recap & Indiana Look-Ahead 31.10.2022

Tom & Andy commiserate over a heartbreaking loss to #2 Ohio State, in which Penn State outplayed the Buckeyes for more than three quarters only to come unraveled in the final 10 minutes. So much for being #Unrivaled. Then for the second time in three weeks, they discuss how Penn State can avoid a second consecutive loss as they travel to Bloomington to face East Division bottom-feeder Indiana.

Seeking a Signature Win: Minnesota Recap & Ohio State Look-Ahead 25.10.2022

The brothers breathe a sigh of relief after Penn State's dominant performance over Minnesota in the Whiteout. After unpacking the blowout, they ask whether the momentum from that game could carry the team to a signature win in next week's Stripe-Out game when they face the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes, a team the Lions haven't beaten since the magical 2016 season.

Here We Go Again: Michigan Recap & Minnesota Look-Ahead 17.10.2022

After a dismal day against Michigan, Tom & Andy find themselves at full froth. They try and pull it together enough to discuss their hopes for a better result in the Whiteout against Minnesota.

Inflection Point: Midseason Review & Michigan Look-Ahead 10.10.2022

Coming off of a weekend without Penn State Football, Tom & Andy take the opportunity to reflect the season so far, commenting on some of the pleasant surprises and speculating about what they think might lay ahead. Then they dissect the upcoming matchup against Michigan, a top-ten clash that in many ways will decide the trajectory of the rest of the season.

Slopfest: Northwestern Recap & Bye Week Breather 04.10.2022

Tom & Andy commiserate over a sloppy and unsatisfying win that nonetheless leaves Penn State undefeated and in the top-ten going in to the bye week. They also discuss some seismic changes in the Big Ten coaching scene and talk about what they hope the team will get fixed during the bye week.

Win Your Clunkers: Central Michigan Recap & Northwestern Look-Ahead 26.09.2022

Tom & Andy discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly about an uninspired win against an inferior CMU team. They then turn their attention to a struggling Northwestern team, PSU's opponent in their Big Ten home opener. All that, plus News & Notes, Mailbag, and more.

Statement Win: Auburn Recap & Central Michigan Look-Ahead 19.09.2022

Tom & Andy relish the big win at Auburn, unpacking all the details of a dominant victory. Then they take a look at a tricky trap game with the Chippewas of Central Michigan.

Youth Movement: Ohio (not State) Recap & Auburn Look-Ahead 12.09.2022

The boys relish a comfortable win over the Ohio Bobcats and discuss the headline-grabbing young talent, including the breakout performance by RB Nick Singleton and an impressive second showing by QB Drew Allar. Then they take a look at their upcoming nationally-televised clash with SEC blue-blood Auburn.

Calm Yourself, Iago: Purdue Recap & Ohio (not State) Look-Ahead 05.09.2022

After a wild win that saw Penn State's Sean Clifford snatch victory from the jaws of defeat with a clutch game-winning final drive (after previously snatching defeat from the jaws of victory with a backbreaking pick-six) Tom & Andy debrief the game. They also take a look at some of the other exciting action from opening weekend and take a peek at their next opponent, the Ohio (not State) Bobca...

Once More into the Breach: Season Overview & Purdue Look-Ahead 29.08.2022

Tom and Andy talk through the challenging 12-game slate the Nittany Lions will face this season and take a closer look at their first-game opponent, Purdue. They conclude with their season predictions as they look forward to the Thursday night opener.

Previewing the Defense & Special Teams 21.08.2022

As the 2022 football season inches closer, Tom and Andy roll up their sleeves for a double episode, diving into the defense and special teams. Will the defense do a better job of closing out games under new coordinator Manny Diaz? Will they have a serviceable kicking game after the departure of Jordan Stout? Hear their take on these questions and more along with the return of the mailbag with a fa...

Previewing the Offense 18.08.2022

Last year was nothing if not disappointing from an offensive standpoint, including an abysmal run game and a veteran Sean Clifford who was hampered by injury for the majority of season's second half slump. Now that it's year two in the Mike Yurcich offense, and Tom & Andy discuss what they're hopeful about, what they're worried about, and whether Penn State's offensive line can finally pull it...

Offseason Updates 12.08.2022

Tom & Andy get back in the saddle with a slew of offseason updates as they eagerly anticipate the start of Penn State's 2022 campaign. They discuss the addition of Manny Diaz as the new DC, Big Ten expansion, the current state of college football, and their initial outlook on this as-yet pristine season.

The State of Penn State: Bowl Season Recap & Year End Review 11.01.2022

In their final episode of the season, the brothers share their take on the National Championship game along with several of the major bowls, including a recap of Penn State's dismal Outback Bowl showing. They finish up with a "state of the program" discussion, sharing their hopes and concerns about Penn State football at the end of a second straight disappointing season.

Gone Bowling: Outback Bowl Look-Ahead 27.12.2021

The boys take stock of the college football landscape known as bowl season, including some of the big news for Penn State since their last regular season game on the coaching and recruiting front. Then they turn their attention to their upcoming Outback Bowl appearance against the #21 Arkansas Razorbacks and what they hope will be an enjoyable final game for the 2021 season.

Tale of Two Seasons: Michigan State Recap & Regular Season Review 01.12.2021

Coming off of the regular season finale, a Land Grant loss to Michigan State, the boys unpack a game that caps a disappointing regular season. The boys begin by discussing the coaching carousel craziness of the past week and engaging in some CFP prognostication.

Veilleux Debut: Rutgers Recap & Michigan State Look-Ahead 22.11.2021

Tom & Andy break down the the breakout debut performance of true freshman QB Christian Veilleux, who replaced an unwell Sean Clifford midway through the first half and led the Lions to a comfortable victory over Rutgers. They also take a look at their final regular season opponent, a Michigan State team licking their wounds from an Ohio State beatdown. While they're at it, they look around the...

Quite Franklin: Michigan Recap & Rutgers Look-Ahead 15.11.2021

Reeling from another close loss and with Penn State's season sliding further off the rails, Tom & Andy dissect the Michigan game and take a peek at the home finale versus Rutgers. Along the way, they look squarely at Franklin's coaching performance in their second straight Blue & White Breakdown segment. Quite Franklin, you won't want to miss it.

Jekyll and Hyde: Maryland Recap & Michigan Look-Ahead 08.11.2021

Penn State secured a respectable 31-14 win against Maryland, but Penn State's offense was yet again hot and cold, resulting in a more stressful game than expected. Still, a record-breaking performance by Jahan Dotson headlined a victory that put an end to their three-game losing streak. As the team prepares for top-ten Michigan, which Penn State team will show up? Tom & Andy discuss it all, in...

Off the Ledge: Ohio State Recap & Maryland Look-Ahead 01.11.2021

Tom & Andy break down a spirited effort against Ohio State that wasn't quite enough to get a win in the horseshoe. Nonetheless, the game showed that this is a Penn State team that still has a lot of fight left in it, with enough weapons to go toe-to-toe with a top-5 team that boasts the nation's best offense. The boys then look ahead to border-state foe Maryland and consider whether there migh...

Little Shop of Horrors: Illinois Recap & Ohio State Look Ahead 25.10.2021

As inexplicable as the loss to Illinois may have been, Tom & Andy managed to record their longest podcast of the season as they try and grapple with the slow-motion disaster that was the Illinois game. Then they stare down the monster that is this year's Ohio State team, as they anticipate a second consecutive Halloween fright-night for Saturday's game against the nation's top offense.

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