The Obligatory PSU Podcast

James Franklin's Penn State Nittany Lions topple Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Wolverines for their first win.

Show Notes

In the name of all that is holy and good, rejoice and give thanks! Your Penn State Nittany Lions are no longer winless for this horrendous 2020 campaign, in all its miserable fakery. After digging a historically-unprecedented 0-5 hole for themselves, all this team did was go out and do something only three prior installments of Penn State football have managed: Beat Michigan at the Big House (also a first for James Franklin). In a moment when the Lions desperately needed a win like perhaps never before, Penn State had the remarkably good fortune of encountering a program in even worse condition than #WeAre. Relieved and elated to be talking about a win, though trying to remain grounded and realistic, the guys react to State's cathartic triumph in the Buyout Bowl.

HOSTED BY: Brandon Noble, Mike Herr, Kevin Horne, Chris Buchignani

What is The Obligatory PSU Podcast?

The Obligatory PSU Podcast features wide-ranging discussions of Penn State sports, Nittany Lions football in particular, and all things Penn State and Happy Valley from the cast of The Obligatory PSU Pregame Show: Former Penn State and NFL defensive lineman Brandon Noble (’92-97), campus icon Mike “the Mailman” Herr, Mount Nittany Conservancy Board Secretary Kevin Horne, and seven-time Sam's Club Member Chris Buchignani. Along with a rotating cast of characters from around State College and across Nittany Nation, the guys focus on the stories, issues, and personalities surrounding the Blue and White fan experience.

The Obligatory PSU Podcast delivers fun and insightful commentary on the teams, University, and place that are beloved by many thousands of students, alumni, and fans. There’s no pretense of objectivity or “journalistic” distance here; these guys are here because they care, and their Penn State knowledge and love shine through in every installment. The goal is to touch on a broad variety of topics relating to the Nittany Lions in conversations that are frequently funny and occasionally profound, all while enjoying a few (or more) adult beverages. If you’ve got Penn State in your blood, you’ll enjoy sharing the journey with us.