Blue and White Brothers

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By: Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman

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...

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Happy Hallo-win: Purdue Recap
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#18
Today at 3:10 AM

Tom & Andy celebrate Penn State's long-awaited conference win and break down their solid victory over the Boilermakers, which snaps a four-game losing streak. Plus Tom offers his ten-second takes on an eventful weekend of college football.


Spooky Saturday: Purdue Look-Ahead
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#17
Last Thursday at 2:00 AM

Tom & Andy are back after the bye week to talk about Penn State's prospects of getting their first conference win on Halloween when they face the Purdue Boilermakers. Plus, they cover News and Notes from some of the other college football games of the past weekend.


Big House Bungle: Michigan Recap
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#16
10/20/2026

After a fourth-straight loss, Tom & Andy try and make sense of another second-half meltdown and a football season that has gone completely off the rails. Plus, they discuss this week's News & Notes and respond to listener comments from the Mailbag.


Trojan Tragic: Whiteout Recap
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#15
10/13/2026

It's an all-in-one episode as the brothers breakdown Penn State's third loss in a row, this time to the USC Trojans. They also get to some News & Notes, dip into the Mailbag, and briefly preview Penn State's next opponent, a struggling Michigan squad.


Trojan Horse: Whiteout Game Preview
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#14
10/08/2026

Tom & Andy discuss Penn State's hopes for a turnaround against a ranked Trojan team when they come to Happy Valley for the Whiteout.


Northwestern Nightmare: Recapping the Disaster in Evanston
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#13
10/06/2026

Tom & Andy throw the outline out the window as they try and grapple with the Twilight Zone experience of watching Penn State's four-quarter collapse against Northwestern. Then they turn to the mailbag to commiserate with some of the Penn State faithful who are feeling the same way.


Watch Out for the Wildcats: Northwestern Preview
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#12
10/01/2026

Tom & Andy discuss their hopes for a bounce-back game this Friday against a dangerous Northwestern team. Plus, they preview some of the weekend's other games worth watching.


Badger Bait-and-Switch: Wisconsin Recap
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#11
09/29/2026

Tom & Andy try to make sense of what they witnessed after Penn State's shocking loss to Wisconsin. They also open an unusually full mailbag to commiserate with the BWB community. But first, they take the edge off with Tom's Ten-Second-Takes on the weekend's other big upsets and surprises.


Big Ten Debut: Wisconsin Preview
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#10
09/24/2026

Tom & Andy look ahead to Penn State's opening Big Ten game against Wisconsin. They size up the Badgers and discuss keys to the game. Then they reopen the mailbag and preview some of this weekend's other big games.


Non-Con Complete: Buffalo Recap
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#9
09/22/2026

Tom & Andy take stock of Penn State following their third and final non-conference game against the Buffalo Bulls. Plus Tom gives his Ten-Second Takes after an eventful weekend of college football. Plus, they peek into the mailbag before signing off.


In the Bull's Eye: Buffalo Preview
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#8
09/17/2026

Tom & Andy discuss Penn State's third and final non-conference opponent, the Buffalo Bulls. Plus they check in on the mailbag and preview some of the weekend's other interesting matchups.


Philly Special: Temple Recap
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#7
09/15/2026

Tom & Andy discuss the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Penn State's game against the Temple Owls. Plus, Tom's gives his ten-second takes on a topsy-turvy day of college football.


Owl Be Right with You: Temple Preview
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#6
09/10/2026

Tom & Andy discuss Penn State's game-two opponent, the Temple Owls, who will provide another opportunity for the new-look Nittany Lions to show what they can do. Plus, they open the mailbag and discuss some of the other exciting games of the upcoming weekend.


We're Back, Baby: Marshall Recap
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#5
09/08/2026

Penn State manhandled the Marshall and Tom & Andy share their excitement after the first game of the Matt Campbell era, which went about as well as anyone could have expected. Plus, Tom offers his "Ten-Second Takes" on the top headlines from week one of college football.


Ready to Get Hurt Again: Special Teams Preview & Final Thoughts
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#4
09/02/2026

Tom & Andy are ready for new season to finally get underway! They dive into the Nittany Lions' Special Teams units and share their final thoughts on the team before the season kicks off. Plus they open a full mailbag and take a brief look at their first opponent, the Marshall Thundering Herd.


D is for D'Anton: Previewing the Defense
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#3
09/01/2026

Tom & Andy take dig into the defensive side of the ball, discussing DC D'Anton Lynn's background and scheme along with the rest of the defensive coaches and players who are likely to make an impact this season. Plus, Tom is back with Ten Second Takes on a few of the week 0 games.


Taylor-Made: Previewing the Offense
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#2
08/27/2026

Tom & Andy dig into the offense, profiling new OC Taylor Mouser and taking a closer look at position coaches and players we'll likely be talking about on that side of the ball. They also catch up on some recent News & Notes.


The Freshest of the Fresh: 2026 Season Overview
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#1
08/25/2026

With Penn State's 2026 season nearly here, Tom & Andy looking forward to this season's fresh start. They discuss their outlook on the team, the ins and outs of the schedule, and open the mailbag for the first time this season.


Spring 2026 Offseason Updates
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05/15/2026

Tom & Andy check in on the Penn State football program at the end of the spring. With the team now five months into the Matt Campbell era, they talk about how the team is shaping up, what's different under Campbell, and how they are feeling about the team heading into the summer.


New Year, New You: Pinstripe Bowl Recap & Team Updates
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#20
01/06/2026

Tom & Andy recap a respectable end to a difficult season in the Pinstripe Bowl with a solid win against Clemson. They also discuss the significant changes to the coaching staff since Matt Campbell took over the program as well as the roster turnover with the opening of the transfer portal. Plus, a special Bowl Season edition of "Tom's Ten Second Takes."


Oh Captain, My Captain: Introducing Coach Campbell
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#19
12/09/2025

Matt Campbell has been hired as the 17th head coach of Penn State's storied football program and Tom & Andy discuss it all. They dig into Coach Campbell's background and share their thoughts on where the tumultuous search ultimately landed. Plus, they open the Mailbag and discuss News & Notes following the results from championship weekend. Finally, they check in on PSU's bowl game opponent in the Pinstripe Bowl.


Unrivaled: Rutgers Recap & Coaching Search Deep Dive
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#18
12/02/2025

Tom & Andy wrap up Penn State's regular season after a final game victory over Rutgers. Then they check in on Penn State's still open coaching search after a hiring frenzy by other schools over the weekend. Plus, Tom gives his Ten Second Takes on all the rivalry week scores.


Senior Day Sendoff: Nebraska Recap & Rutgers Look-Ahead
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#17
11/25/2025

Tom & Andy discuss PSU's dominant 37-10 win vs. Nebraska team and look ahead to their final game against Rutgers, with a win enabling them to reach .500 for the season and give them bowl eligibility. They also address Franklin's recent hiring at Virginia Tech and the excitement around Terry Smith as a candidate for Penn State. Plus, Mailbag and Ten Second Takes.


Land Grant Glory: Michigan State Recap & Nebraska Look-Ahead
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#16
11/18/2025

Tom & Andy relish Penn State's first win in more than two months, and the first ever for interim coach Terry Smith. Then they look ahead to the final home game of the season against a tough Nebraska team. Plus, Ten Second Takes and a look inside the Mailbag


And So It Goes: Indiana Recap & Michigan State Look-Ahead
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#15
11/11/2025

Tom & Andy lament a sixth straight loss for Penn State, while noting some positives in a valiant performance against the #2 team in the country. Then they talk about hope for a long-awaited win against Michigan State. Plus Tom's Ten-Second Takes and an unexpected rant on college football's latest financing scheme.


Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Ohio State Recap & Indiana Preview
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#14
11/04/2025

Tom & Andy recap Penn State's loss against #1 Ohio State and look ahead to another tough matchup, this time with #2 Indiana. Plus, Tom gives his ten-second takes on the weekends headlines and open the mailbag.


Halloween in the Horseshoe: Ohio State Look-Ahead
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#13
10/28/2025

The boys are back at it after the bye week to preview Penn State's toughest game of the season. Can the Nittany Lions conjure some Halloween magic and pull off the upset? Plus, they recap the best college football games of the weekend with Tom's Ten-Second Takes.


Hawkeye Heartbreak: Iowa Recap
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#12
10/21/2025

Tom & Andy discuss Penn State's first game after Franklin's firing, in which Penn State suffered their fourth straight loss, their second straight by one point. Plus Tom gives his ten-second takes on college football headlines, and they open the mailbag once more.


Franklin Fired: Northwestern Fallout
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#11
10/14/2025

Tom & Andy react to the dramatic midseason firing of head coach James Franklin following the team's unprecedented 3-game collapse in a season with championship expectations. Then, they go to the mailbag to hear the questions and comments from the BWB community, and conclude with a preview of the upcoming game at Iowa.


The Letter of the Day Is "F": UCLA Recap
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#10
10/06/2025

F is for...a Festivus-style "airing of grievances," in which Tom & Andy pull no punches while debriefing one of the program's worst-ever losses to a floundering UCLA team.


Ugly Duckling: Oregon Recap
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#9
10/01/2025

Tom & Andy commiserate over a crushing last-second loss as history yet again repeats itself. Plus, they open an overflowing mailbag with questions about James Franklin, Drew Allar, and hope for the future.


Duck Duck Go: Oregon Look-Ahead
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#8
09/24/2025

Tom & Andy preview the most anticipated game since the Orange Bowl, and the biggest whiteout game in nearly a decade, as Nittany Lions take on the Oregon Ducks in Prime Time. Plus, they catch up on their correspondence in the mailbag.


The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Early Season Overview
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#7
09/22/2025

Tom & Andy are back at it after a three-week hiatus to discuss the first month of the season. With the easy part of the season over, will Penn State be ready for the true tests to come as they get ready for conference play? Plus, Tom's ten-second takes on the biggest games of the last four weeks.


Wolf Pack Win: Nevada Recap
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#6
08/31/2025

Tom & Andy are off their regular schedule for a few weeks, but they take a few minutes to share their reactions right after PSU 46-11 win over Nevada in the first football game of the season.


And So It Begins: Nevada Look-Ahead
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#5
08/25/2025

The 2025 season is finally here! In less than a week, the Nittany Lions take the field against the Nevada Wolfpack. While not a marquee matchup, it gives an excited fanbase their first glimpse of a team with national-title aspirations. Tom & Andy offer a complete game preview, plus they dip into the mailbag and check on some News and Notes.


Could Be Special: Previewing the Special Teams and Final Preseason Thoughts
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#4
08/21/2025

Tom & Andy take a look at Penn State's special teams including the kicking specialists, returners, and coverage teams. Plus, they give their final takes on Penn State's season before the team takes the field.


It's Complicated: Previewing the Defense
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#3
08/18/2025

Tom & Andy take a closer look at Penn State's defense, which has plenty of star power but some question marks in key spots and significant depth concerns as well. Will Jim Knowles be able to install his "complicated" scheme and get the defense to play at a championship level in time to face the Big Ten's best?


Get Ready for Fireworks: Previewing the Offense
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#2
08/16/2025

Tom & Andy take a deep dive into Penn State's offense, with an embarrassment of riches in returning talent following last year's CFP semifinal run. Will it be enough to get them over the hump and put them on track for a national-championship run?


The Hype Is Real: 2025 Season Overview
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#1
08/12/2025

Tom & Andy can hardly contain themselves as the 2025 season approaches. In this first of 4 preseason episodes, they give an overview of this year's Penn State Nittany Lions and why they think the national championship talk is more than just hype.


Quite Franklin: Stepping Back and Taking Stock
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05/08/2025

Tom and Andy zoom out to look at the bigger picture, focusing on James Franklin’s leadership as Penn State prepares for a season with sky-high expectations. Plus, they get caught up on News and Notes, checking in on Beaver Stadium updates, Penn State athletics success, an impending settlement that portends big changes for college football, and more.