Episode 1

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13th Oct 2020

We Are...The Blue and White Brothers

In the first episode of the inaugural season, Tom and Andy tell you a little bit about who they are and where they’ve come from in life to find themselves starting the Blue and White Brothers Podcast. They talk about how deep the Penn State roots run in their family and how they each fell in love with Penn State Football. They also dive into their own personal familial dynamic and how different they are from one another. Finally, they discuss what they’re most excited about for the upcoming season and they get into some past Penn State games that helped cultivate their experiences as Penn State Nittany Lion Fans. 

From the episode:

1986 Fiesta Bowl Penn State vs Miami: Pete Giftopoulos game sealing interception

https://youtu.be/fEeO31UeQYA

1991 Cincinnati at Penn State: Penn State wins 81-0

https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-1991-09-08-2809636-story.html

1999 Arizona at Penn State: Penn State wins 41-7

https://www.blackshoediaries.com/2011/6/28/2237102/penn-states-greatest-games-of-the-big-ten-era-1999-arizona

1999 Minnesota at Penn State: Minnesota wins 24-23

“Minnesota upset Penn State, 24-23, when Dan Nystrom kicked a 32-yard field goal on the last play.”

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/archives/article_b01a01bc-a596-545b-921c-ed9261a9a901.html


In 2012 Bill O’brien lost his first (cupcake) game as Penn State’s head coach to the Ohio Bobcats 24-14.


Franklin has never lost to a MAC school as PSU’s head coach. Though he did lose to Temple (American Conference) in his second season (2015) 27-10 at Lincoln Financial Field. It would be Franklin’s last “cupcake” loss. 


Tom’s personal links:

Instagram:@therealhikingviking

Facebook: The Real Hiking Viking

https://www.facebook.com/therealhikingviking

www.therealhikingviking.com


Mountainsmith: https://mountainsmith.com/

https://mountainsmith.com/zerk-40-backpack.html


Andy's personal links:

https://www.facebook.com/agathman


Show artwork for Blue and White Brothers

About the Podcast

Blue and White Brothers
A Penn State Football Podcast
Blue and White Brothers is a podcast about all things Penn State football hosted by Tom and Andy Gathman: two brothers with two takes about one team. Tom Gathman, better known as “The Real Hiking Viking,” spends much of his time on trail and off grid living life to the full. Andy Gathman is the pastor of a small rural church and spends most of his time spreading the good news. We are as different as brothers can be with one exception: a passion for Penn State football. We bring our love of the game and lifelong sibling rivalry to each show. Join us every week as we discuss our thoughts, analysis, and perspective on Penn State football. Blue and White Brothers is a project of Pastime Sports, Ltd.