The Obligatory PSU Podcast

Is Bill O'Brien's shaky tenure with the Houston Texans reshaping the legacy of his time in Happy Valley? Kevin, Chris, and Brandon tackle this and other hard-hitting questions (like should PSU hockey recruit a 600-lb. goalie?).

Show Notes

Time spent alone with your thoughts (and without any sports) during quarantine affords the opportunity to ponder the answers to life's big questions. In this episode, the guys (minus Mailman) talk about the York Daily Record's coverage of Brandon's work delivering food to frontline healthcare workers and then dive into a few such questions: With Bill O'Brien struggling to win in the playoffs and earning enemies in Houston, is he re-shaping his legacy - within the Penn State fanbase and everywhere else - for the worse? Do we, or should we, even care? Would a one-month "social media quarantine" prompt a comeback for human sanity in the same way a month of everyone staying home has sparked some environmental restoration? Was Christian Hackenberg ever that good? Should hockey teams start using 600-lb. goalies (think about it; this could work!)? We hope you enjoy listening to the conversation as much as we enjoyed having it and that we can offer a pleasant distraction in uncertain times. Stay safe. Stay sanitized. Stay home. #WeAre

HOSTED BY: Brandon Noble, 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.