The Obligatory PSU Podcast

Ben Jones of StateCollege.com joins Kevin and Chris for a wide-ranging, light-hearted discussion of Penn State sports. Great conversation - not to be missed.

Show Notes

Ben Jones is a Happy Valley native who launched onto the scene as an on-the-ground student reporter during the early days of the Sandusky scandal and has spent nearly a decade covering Penn State sports for StateCollege.com. Ben writes a regular column for the site and covers football, men's basketball, and men's ice hockey, the subject of his book Happy Valley Hockey. After years of faux-antagonism with Kevin on Twitter, the guys finally found a time to sit down with Ben and spin through it all. Enjoy this discussion that covers a range of PSU sports-related topics with one of veterans of beat.

HOSTED BY: Kevin Horne, Chris Buchignani

GUEST: Ben Jones

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.