The Obligatory PSU Podcast

Chris and guest panelist Mike Levine take stock of Penn State's 2019 football season.

Show Notes

Back again, and still better than nothing. #Obligatory kicks off its 2020 podcasting season with a look back at 2019.

Penn State entered the season on the heels of an underwhelming 2018 season that saw the Lions finish 9-4 with a Citrus Bowl loss to Kentucky, seeking to replace program legend Trace McSorley at QB (first with Tommy Stevens and eventually Sean Clifford). With their third 11-win finish in four seasons, another New Year's Six Bowl victory, a Top 10 final ranking, and a new contract extension for head coach James Franklin, indicators point toward positivity and stability. Chris Buchignani is joined to by friend of the show and fellow LION 90.7fm radio alum Mike Levine as they revisit their 2019 season preview and break down the successes and failures of an encouraging year in Happy Valley.

HOSTED BY: Chris Buchignani

GUEST: Mike Levine

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.