Blue and White Brothers

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.

Taking Care of Business: Indiana Recap & Maryland Look-Ahead

As the Nittany Lions reach the final quarter of the season, Tom & Andy are feeling good after Penn State took care of business against a floundering Indiana team. They break down the dominant performance, and then turn their attention to what could be a tricky game against a talented Maryland team.

11-07
01:57:03

Ugly Duckling: Oregon Recap

Tom & Andy commiserate over a crushing last-second loss as history yet again repeats itself. Plus, they open an overflowing mailbag with questions about James Franklin, Drew Allar, and hope for the future.

10-01
01:42:09

Duck Duck Go: Oregon Look-Ahead

Tom & Andy preview the most anticipated game since the Orange Bowl, and the biggest whiteout game in nearly a decade, as Nittany Lions take on the Oregon Ducks in Prime Time. Plus, they catch up on their correspondence in the mailbag.

09-24
01:24:07

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Early Season Overview

Tom & Andy are back at it after a three-week hiatus to discuss the first month of the season. With the easy part of the season over, will Penn State be ready for the true tests to come as they get ready for conference play? Plus, Tom's ten-second takes on the biggest games of the last four weeks.

09-22
01:12:15

Wolf Pack Win: Nevada Recap

Tom & Andy are off their regular schedule for a few weeks, but they take a few minutes to share their reactions right after PSU 46-11 win over Nevada in the first football game of the season.

08-31
50:54

And So It Begins: Nevada Look-Ahead

The 2025 season is finally here! In less than a week, the Nittany Lions take the field against the Nevada Wolfpack. While not a marquee matchup, it gives an excited fanbase their first glimpse of a team with national-title aspirations. Tom & Andy offer a complete game preview, plus they dip into the mailbag and check on some News and Notes.

08-25
01:29:35

Could Be Special: Previewing the Special Teams and Final Preseason Thoughts

Tom & Andy take a look at Penn State's special teams including the kicking specialists, returners, and coverage teams. Plus, they give their final takes on Penn State's season before the team takes the field.

08-21
01:19:45

It's Complicated: Previewing the Defense

Tom & Andy take a closer look at Penn State's defense, which has plenty of star power but some question marks in key spots and significant depth concerns as well. Will Jim Knowles be able to install his "complicated" scheme and get the defense to play at a championship level in time to face the Big Ten's best?

08-18
01:09:43

Get Ready for Fireworks: Previewing the Offense

Tom & Andy take a deep dive into Penn State's offense, with an embarrassment of riches in returning talent following last year's CFP semifinal run. Will it be enough to get them over the hump and put them on track for a national-championship run?

08-16
01:15:54

The Hype Is Real: 2025 Season Overview

Tom & Andy can hardly contain themselves as the 2025 season approaches. In this first of 4 preseason episodes, they give an overview of this year's Penn State Nittany Lions and why they think the national championship talk is more than just hype.

08-12
01:15:29

Quite Franklin: Stepping Back and Taking Stock

Tom and Andy zoom out to look at the bigger picture, focusing on James Franklin’s leadership as Penn State prepares for a season with sky-high expectations. Plus, they get caught up on News and Notes, checking in on Beaver Stadium updates, Penn State athletics success, an impending settlement that portends big changes for college football, and more.

05-08
01:20:24

Offseason Update: Here Come the Contenders

Tom & Andy check in halfway through the offseason to take stock of Penn State football. After an exciting run through the playoffs last season, are the Nittany Lions in position to run it back as legitimate title contenders?

05-06
01:26:22

Bitter Fruit: Orange Bowl Recap & Season Wrap-Up

Tom & Andy find some silver linings as they work through the stages of grief following Penn State's disappointing loss in the Orange Bowl. As they wrap up the season, they take one last look in the mailbag, go By the Numbers with Joel Bettner, and take an early look at how the team is shaping up for next year.

01-14
02:03:17

Blueblood Battle: Orange Bowl Preview

It's an all-time classic between Penn State and Notre Dame in the CFP semifinal, and Tom & Andy take a look at the matchup between these historic teams. Plus, they look into the mailbag and go "By the Numbers with Joel Bettner.

01-07
02:02:31

Boise State Beatdown: Fiesta Bowl Recap

Tom & Andy kick off the New Year with a bang, discussing Penn State's dominant Fiesta Bowl victory over a determined Boise State team as the Nittany Lion defense shut down the best back in college football. Plus News & Notes with all the holiday headlines from bowls Eason.

01-03
01:53:40

Better Buck the Broncos: Fiesta Bowl Preview (CFP Quarterfinals)

Tom & Andy look ahead to the Fiesta Bowl and a New Year's Eve matchup in the CFP Quarterfinals with Mountain West Conference champs Boise State. The boys discuss whether PSU's defense can slow down Heisman runner-up Ashton Jeanty, and what the offense needs to do to propel the team to the semis. Plus, they are joined by Joel Bettner for "By the Numbers."

12-24
01:42:43

Mustangs Mangled: SMU Recap (CFP First Round)

Tom & Andy were there to witness a winter whiteout and PSU's dominant victory over the SMU Mustangs in their first-ever CFP game. They recap all the action, and offer Ten-Second Takes (along with a few tangents) on all the football action of the last two weeks.

12-24
01:13:05

Playoff Preview: Penn State Hosts the SMU Mustangs

It's a winter whiteout and Tom & Andy can't stop talking about Penn State's historic opportunity to host a home game in the first-ever 12-team playoffs. News and Notes covers the massive update on QBs Drew Allar and Beau Pribula, and they do a deep dive on the SMU Mustangs. Plus, they are joined by Joel Bettner for a playoff edition of "By the Numbers."

12-17
02:03:15

Golden Opportunity: CFP Preview & B1G Championship Recap

Tom & Andy dive into all the results from championship weekend, including Penn State's exciting playoff draw, as well as a recap of their thrilling game vs. the top-ranked Oregon Ducks.

12-10
01:40:40

Duck, Duck, Goose: Big Ten Championship Preview

Tom & Andy preview Penn State's unexpected trip to Indianapolis where they will face #1 Oregon. They do a deep dive on the Ducks, discussing how the Nittany Lions match up—and it might be more favorable than you think. Plus, they open the Mailbag and go By the Numbers with Joel Bettner.

12-04
01:38:21

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