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State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 34 | Carl Nassib Reveals Hilarious Bill O’Brien Stories & Talks All-American Journey At Penn State
Carl Nassib joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's episode of The Pocket. Carl Nassib is a former Penn State Nittany Lion who played 7 years in…
State MediaHardcore PSU: Ep. 134 | The Latest | Episode 134
Shawn & Cory catch-up after two weeks Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU Spring Practice Update • PSU Misses on in-state QB • PSU makes…
State MediaHeat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 9 | Why UConn Will Repeat, State Of UK Basketball & Downfall Of The One-And-Done Era w/ Grant Peters
Myles Dread is joined by college basketball personality Grant Peters on today's new episode of Heat Check. Grant Peters is an avid Kentucky basketball fan and…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 33 | Unpacking Common Misconceptions About NIL w/ Penn State Donor Anthony Misitano
In today's episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell tackle a variety of topics, including: Penn State Football's recruiting news, the…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 20 | Nick Dawkins On Adjusting To Kotelnicki’s Offense, Spring Ball Standouts & Becoming A Starter
Nick Dawkins joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's episode of The Lions Den. Nick Dawkins gives viewers an inside look into how the team is adjusting to Andy…
State MediaHeat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 8 | Sam Sessoms On Leaving Penn State, Transfer Portal Chaos & Women’s March Madness
Sam Sessoms joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Sam Sessoms is a former Penn State guard (2020–2022) who finished his career at Coppin…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 32 | Reacting To Andy Kotelnicki’s First Week, Penn State’s NIL Strategy & Julian Fleming’s Emergence
In today's episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell tackle a variety of topics, including: Andy Kotelnicki's first week of spring practice…
State MediaHardcore PSU: Ep. 133 | First Impressions | Episode 133
Cory & Shawn take a look at how spring practice is going so far Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU Pro Day Results • OC AK Presser • Spring…
State MediaHeat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 7 | Penn State Legend Shep Garner On PSU Career, Breaking Pete Lisicky’s Record & Transition To Coaching
Shep Garner joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Shep Garner is a Penn State basketball legend who played a key role in helping the Nittany…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 19 | Christian Hackenberg On Highs & Lows Of Penn State Career, Navigating NCAA Sanctions & Drew Allar
Former Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Christian Hackenberg talks about the highs and lows of…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 31 | Inside Penn State’s NIL Collective + Spring Game BREAKING News w/ Rich Stankewicz
Happy Valley United's Director of Operations, Rich Stankewicz, joins Christian Hackenberg on today's new episode of The Pocket. Happy Valley United is Penn…
State MediaHardcore PSU: Ep. 132 | Talkin' Bout Practice | Episode 132
Cory & Shawn have notes from Penn State's first spring practice Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU NFL Free Agency • PSU Pro Day • Spring…
State MediaHeat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 6 | Pete Lisicky Talks Record-Breaking PSU Career, Penn State’s Outlook & March Madness Sleepers
Pete Lisicky joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Pete Lisicky is Penn State Basketball legend, as he finished his career at Penn State as…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 30 | Breaking Down Penn State’s Combine Standouts + Drew Allar’s Spring Ball Outlook
Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell break down Penn State's standouts from the NFL Combine and discuss the team's outlook for spring ball and beyond. Hack…
State MediaHardcore PSU: Ep. 131 | Spring Practice | Episode 131
Shawn & Cory prepare you for Spring Practice Other topics covered in today's episode include: • PSU NFL Combine Results • Winter Workouts Wrapped Up • Spring…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 29 | Winter Workouts Drama, Drew Allar vs. Beau Pribula & RB Room Breakdown w/ Bill Belton
The guys put the drama surrounding winter workouts to rest in today's new episode of The Pocket. Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell explain the…
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Heat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 5 | Jalen Pickett On The Nuggets' Championship Culture, Playing w/ Nikola Jokic & Life In The NBA
Denver Nuggets SG Jalen Pickett joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Jalen Pickett talks about the lessons he has learned playing alongside…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 18 | Penn State Players Reveal Their Funniest “Oh Sh*t” Moments At PSU & Untold Recruiting Stories
Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall joins Nick Dawkins, Jerry Cross and Aeneas Hawkins on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Landon Tengwall…
State MediaHeat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 4 | The Ins & Outs Of College Basketball Recruiting w/ Notre Dame's Director Of Recruiting Brian Snow
Penn State's former Director of Recruiting and now Notre Dame Director of Recruiting, Brian Snow, joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Brian…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 28 | How One Change Turned Penn State Into College Football’s DB Factory w/ Amani Oruwariye
Jacksonville Jaguars DB and former Penn State star Amani Oruwariye joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. As a…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 27 | Pat Freiermuth Talks Penn State Career, Tyler Warren Expectations & Pitfalls of NIL
Former Penn State TE and now Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Pat…
State MediaHeat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 3 | Cam Wynter On His Buzzer Beaters At Penn State, Kanye Cleary & PSU’s Insane Workouts
Temple Basketball Coach and former Penn State guard Cam Wynter joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Cam Wynter reflects back on the best…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 26 | Juwan Johnson On Penn State Career, Almost Quitting Football & Transitioning To TE w/ The New Orleans Saints
Former Penn State WR and now New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Juwan…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 25 | Inside Penn State's LB Room w/ Curtis Jacobs
Penn State LB Curtis Jacobs joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Curtis Jacobs gives an exclusive look inside Penn…
State MediaHeat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 2 | Andrew Funk On Penn State’s March Madness Run, Life In The G-League & The Shooter Mindset
Former Penn State basketball player Andrew Funk joins Myles Dread on today's new episode of Heat Check. Andrew Funk talks about his iconic 27-point performance…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 17 | Why Penn State Won’t Win A National Championship Without NIL
Nick Dawkins and Aeneas Hawkins talk about the current state of NIL at Penn State in today's new episode of The Lions Den. The guys explain why NIL alignment…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 24 | What It Will Take For Penn State’s O-Line To Become Elite w/ Former Nittany Lion Ryan Bates
Former Penn State OL Ryan Bates joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Ryan and the guys give a full breakdown of…
State MediaHeat Check with Myles Dread: Ep. 1 | Myles Dread & John Harrar Talk Penn State Hoops & Most Hostile Environments In Big 10
Former Penn State basketball players Myles Dread and John Harrar reunite on the first episode of Heat Check with Myles Dread. Together, Myles and John reflect…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 23 | Grading Penn State’s DE Room + Tom Allen’s Defensive Scheme Breakdown w/ Rob Windsor
Former Penn State DE Rob Windsor joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Rob Windsor and the guys share their…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 16 | Penn State Players On Tom Allen’s Culture, New Transfers & Winter Workout Stories
Penn State DT's Dvon Ellies and Hakeem Beamon join Aeneas Hawkins and Jerry Cross on today's new episode of The Lions Den. The guys talk about adjusting to Tom…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 22 | Penn State’s Culture Drivers, JJ McCarthy vs. Drew Allar & PSU Media w/ Mike Poorman
Mike Poorman joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Mike Poorman is a lecturer & Director of Alumni Relations at…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 21 | Breaking Down The Ole Miss Loss, Drew Allar’s Growth & Penn State’s 2024 Outlook w/ Steph Morris
Former Penn State Nittany Lions Steph Morris joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Together, the boys break down…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 15 | Olu Fashanu Opens Up About Penn State Career, James Franklin & NFL Draft
Penn State OL Olu Fashanu joins Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Olu Fashanu reflects back on his Penn…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 20 | Mike Gesicki Talks Penn State Career, NFL Journey & PSU’s Tight End Room
NFL TE and former Penn State player Mike Gesicki joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Mike Gesicki talks about his…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 14 | Mitchell Tinsley On Life In The NFL, Sean Clifford vs Drew Allar & Penn State Journey
Washington Commanders and former Penn State WR Mitchell Tinsley joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Mitchell Tinsley talks about…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 19 | Unpacking The Tom Allen Hire & Penn State’s Outlook Heading Into 2024
Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell break down Penn State's hiring of Tom Allen as the Nittany Lions' new defensive coordinator on today's new episode of The…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 18 | Former Penn State LB Michael Mauti On Penn State's Defensive Outlook Without Manny Diaz
Michael Mauti joins Christian Hackenberg on today's new episode of The Pocket. Together, Hack and Mauti break down Penn State's potential DC hires, how the…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 17 | Breaking Down Every Potential Defensive Coordinator Hire For Penn State + 2024 Transfer Portal Needs
On today's new episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell break down every potential defensive coordinator candidate that Penn State will…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 13 | This Week In Penn State Football: Manny Diaz's Exit, Transfer Targets & Peach Bowl Predictions
Brandon Bell joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's new episode of The Lions Den. Aeneas and Brandon break down Manny Diaz's exit, potential transfer portal targets…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 16 | Breaking Down Andy Kotelnicki Hire & System w/ Former Kansas QB Carter Stanley | The Pocket
Former Kansas QB Carter Stanley joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Carter breaks down the Andy Kotelnicki hire…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 12 | Penn State Football Players On Manny Diaz’s X-Factor, NIL Spending Habits & James Franklin
Penn State football player Jaylen Reed joins Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's episode of The Lions Den. Jaylen gives an inside look at…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 15 | Christian Hackenberg Breaks Down Penn State’s Season & Drew Allar’s Growth In 2023 | The Pocket
On today's new episode of The Pocket, Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell offer a full breakdown of Penn State's 2023 season. The boys also offer some…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 11 | Dvon Ellies On James Franklin's Coaching Tactics, Manny Diaz & Penn State’s 2023 Defense
Penn State Football Player, Dvon Ellies, joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's episode of The Lions Den. Dvon Ellies talks about Jame's Franklin's coaching tactics…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 14 | Breaking Down Rutgers Game, Drew Allar vs. Beau Pribula & Manny Diaz Situation | The Pocket
Former Penn State cornerback Adam Taliaferro joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. The boys give a state of the…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 13 | Breaking Down The Michigan Loss + Penn State's 2023 Season Outlook | The Pocket
Michael Mauti joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. The boys talk about the loss against Michigan and Penn State's…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 10 | Robert Windsor on Penn State Journey, Battling Injuries & Playing in The XFL
Former Penn State Football Player, Robert Windsor, joins Aeneas Hawkins on today's episode of The Lions Den. Robert Windsor talks about his unique journey to…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 9 | Riley Thompson on Living in Australia, Penn State Conditioning & PSU's Atmosphere | The Lions Den
Penn State Football Player, Riley Thompson, joins Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's episode of The Lions Den. Riley Thompson talks about…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 12 | Jason Cabinda On The Michigan Matchup, Sign-Stealing Scandal & Playing For Dan Campbell
Jason Cabinda joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Jason Cabinda talks about his time with the Detroit Lions…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 11 | Christian Hackenberg & Michael Mauti On The Ohio State Loss, James Franklin & Penn State’s CFP Hopes
Michael Mauti joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. The boys talk about the consequences of the Ohio State loss…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 10 | DaeSean Hamilton on The Loss Against OSU, Where PSU Fell Short, & Advice For The Rest of The Season
DaeSean Hamilton joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. The guys break down the OSU vs PSU game, where the offense…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 9 | Behind Enemy Lines: Former Buckeye Joshua Perry Joins The Pocket to Break Down Penn St vs Ohio St
Joshua Perry joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Joshua Perry breaks down the OSU vs PSU matchup, some keys to…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 8 | Christian Hackenberg & Penn State Players Talk Ohio State Matchup & Gameplan For Marvin Harrison Jr. | The Pocket
Puff Johnson, Zane Durant, and Dvon Ellies join Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Puff Johnson talks about his…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 8 | Penn State Football Players Preview Ohio State & Reveal Best James Franklin Stories | The Lions Den
Penn State Football Players, Theo Johnson & Kaden Saunders, join Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's episode of The Lions Den. Theo…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 7 | Adam Breneman Reveals Untold Bill O’Brien Stories & Previews UMass Matchup | The Pocket
Adam Breneman joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Adam Breneman reveals some untold Bill O'Brien stories…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 7 | Tyler Elsdon On Penn State’s LB Room, Overcoming Adversity & Winter Workout Stories | The Lions Den
Penn State LB Tyler Elsdon joins Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's episode of The Lions Den. Tyler Elsdon discusses Penn State's LB…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 6 | Zane Durant On Penn State's D-Line, Manny Diaz, Bye Week Outlook & Adjusting to PSU
Zane Durant joins Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's episode of The Lions Den. Zane thinks back to his freshman year at Penn State and…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 6 | Garrett Sickels Talks Penn State Career, Drew Allar, Northwestern Recap & Bye Week Outlook
Garrett Sickels joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Garrett Sickels gives a full break down of Penn State's…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 5 | Grant Haley On Penn State’s Defense, Manny Diaz, White Out Game & Northwestern Predictions
Grant Haley joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Grant Haley gives a full break down of Penn State's defense…
State MediaThe Lions Den: Ep. 5 | Tyler Warren On White Out Performance, James Franklin & What Makes Penn State’s Culture Unique
Tyler Warren joins Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross on today's episode of The Lions Den. Tyler recaps his 2 TD performance against Iowa in Penn…
State MediaThe Pocket: Ep. 4 | Trace McSorley On Drew Allar, 2017 Iowa Game Winning TD & 2023 White Out Predictions
Trace McSorley joins Christian Hackenberg and Brandon Bell on today's new episode of The Pocket. Trace reflects on his playing days at Penn State, replays his…