Blue and White Brothers
96 episodes Last Updated: Jan 08, 24
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.
Episodes
Jan 08, 2024
That's a Wrap: Peach Bowl Recap & Season Finale
In their final installment of the year, Tom & Andy look back at the college football bowl season as well as Penn State's first ever appearance in Peach Bowl. They unpack the team's lackluster performance and take a peek at what lies ahead next year, with all its uncertainties and possibilities.
Dec 24, 2023
Peach Fuzz: Peach Bowl Preview
Tom & Andy do a deep dive on Ole Miss, Penn State's opponent in the upcoming Peach Bowl. Plus a special bowl season By the Numbers with Joel Bettner.
Dec 19, 2023
Close, but No Cigar: Season in Review
Tom & Andy take a look back at the 2023 regular season, highlighting all the highs and lows, the achievements and near misses, along with the key players and interesting statistics. Plus, a look at Tom Allen, our new DC who is set to replace the departed Manny Diaz, and a preview of the upcoming bowl slate.
Tom & Andy recap a momentous week of news for Penn State and the college football world. They unpack the hire of Andy Kotelnicki as Penn State's new Offensive Coordinator, review the championship week games, rant about the playoff seeding, and discuss Penn State's Peach Bowl bid vs. Ole Miss.
Dec 01, 2023
Regular Season Wrap & Championship Week Preview
Tom & Andy dig into the mailbag and respond to listener questions about the gap between PSU and the rest of the Big 10, how we should feel about the team compared to other 2-loss teams, and what podcasts they'll be listing to during the offseason. Plus, a modified by the numbers and a preview of championship week games.
Nov 28, 2023
Offensive Explosion: Michigan State Recap
Tom & Andy discuss the final game of the regular season, a 42-0 drubbing of the Michigan State Spartans, and wonder where that version of the offense has been all season?!?! Plus they recap all the exiting rivalry week action.
Tom & Andy look forward to post-Thanksgiving football, previewing Penn State's final opponent, the sputtering Spartans of Michigan State. Will they finish strong for another 10-win season and possible New Year's Six bowl? They also open the Mailbag and go By the Numbers for the last time in the regular season.
Nov 21, 2023
The Pribula Package: Rutgers Recap
Tom & Andy dissect the 27-6 win against Rutgers, which saw backup QB Beau Pribula replace an injured Drew Allar early in the third quarter. And heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, the boys conclude with some thoughts about what they are grateful for with this Penn State football program.
Nov 16, 2023
Gut Check: Rutgers Look-Ahead
Tom & Andy open up the mailbag to talk more about Penn State's future in the wake of the Michigan loss and Mike Yurcich's firing. Then they talk about how to avoid a letdown against a feisty Rutgers team. Plus, "By the Numbers" with Joel Bettner.
Nov 13, 2023
Groundhog Day, Again: Michigan Recap
Tom & Andy are tired of watching Penn State act out the same script as review the deflating loss to Michigan. But first, they dissect the unprecedented firing of OC Mike Yurcich in the wake of the loss.