The Obligatory PSU Podcast

Kevin, Chris, and Mailman trade observations from a concerning night against Buffalo, beat the dead horse of the Penn State-Pitt rivalry one more time, and Mike shares more NCAA Trends to Treasure.

Show Notes

Or, The Early Offensive Lamentations of 2019

What to take from Penn State's 45-13 victory over the Buffalo Bulls? While the final score may look like a standard, early-September blowout, the Lions struggled in several key areas of concern, and everything from the run game to offensive playcalling has Kevin Horne, Chris Buchignani, and even Mike the Mailman on edge. The guys dig into potential takeaways from a confusing night in Beaver Stadium before moving on to the age-old question of whether Penn State ought to continue playing its in-state rival Pitt. The conversation may have been an annual occurrence these last four years, but only because people clearly care, and the Obligatory crew weighs in with their evolving views on the subject. Mike the Mailman has some more NCAA trends to play for Week 3 of college football, and Chris has some positive feedback on the game day parking logistics.

HOSTED BY: 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.