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Dear Old State: A show about the Penn State Nittany Lions

The Athletic

Audrey Snyder and Matt Brown discuss the ins and outs of Penn State football. They’re your eyes and ears on the ground in State College, with a decade covering the Nittany Lions for Audrey and a lifetime of blue and white knowledge that makes Matt a walking, talking Penn State encyclopedia.

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Audrey Snyder and Matt Brown discuss the ins and outs of Penn State football. They’re your eyes and ears on the ground in State College, with a decade covering the Nittany Lions for Audrey and a lifetime of blue and white knowledge that makes Matt a walking, talking Penn State encyclopedia.

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English


Episodes
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What is Penn State getting with OC Mike Yurcich?

1/13/2021
Audrey Snyder and Matt Brown examine the hiring of Penn State's new offensive coordinator, Mike Yurcich, and what other transitions are happening in Happy Valley this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:34

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Who stays, who goes?

12/22/2020
Audrey Snyder and Matt Brown tie up many loose ends surrounding this team after the Nittany Lions beat Illinois to finish at 4-5. Who stays, who goes and what's there to look forward to on field in 2021? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:42:35

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December madness

12/14/2020
Audrey Snyder and Matt Brown recap Penn State's three-game win streak, look ahead to a jam-packed week with the early signing period and debate the merits of a bowl game in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:39:12

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Can Penn State make a bowl game?

12/8/2020
Audrey and Matt recap Penn State's two-game win streak, look ahead to Michigan State and project Penn State's bowl potential. Could this team maybe, somehow end the season at .500? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:39:12

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Winless no more

11/30/2020
Audrey and Matt point to the positives after Penn State's win at Michigan. However, they're still trying to wrap their head around Penn State's red zone woes this season. With Rutgers up next can these 1-5 Nittany Lions win out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:38

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During these unprecedented times

11/23/2020
For the first time in the history of Penn State football Audrey and Matt bring you all the details on an 0-5 Penn State team. Where should blame fall after a loss to Iowa and with a trip to Michigan ahead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:28

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Harsh reality of 0-4

11/16/2020
Audrey and Matt look at how Penn State ended up here, facing history as the Nittany Lions are 0-4 for the first time since 2001 and look to avoid going 0-5 for the first time in program history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:39:47

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Is it all broken?

11/9/2020
Audrey and Matt dig into Penn State's surprising 35-19 loss to Maryland and try to figure out where the 0-3 Nittany Lions go from here. What should expectations be and who is to blame for a season that started with Big Ten title hopes and has spiraled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:48:34

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Beaten by the Buckeyes

11/2/2020
Penn State's 38-25 loss to Ohio State has the Nittany Lions at 0-2 for the first time since 2012. After falling out of the AP Poll following a game for the first time since 2016, Penn State has a get-right game with Maryland coming up. But, what was learned from a loss to Ohio State where Sean Clifford had just seven pass attempts in the first half and the Penn State defense was gashed for 526 yards? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:54:24

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Picking up the pieces after Penn State's loss to Indiana

10/26/2020
The Athletic's Audrey Snyder and Matt Brown dissect the Nittany Lions' Week 1 overtime loss to Indiana and all that went wrong for Penn State in Bloomington. What can be learned about Penn State as it regroups with Ohio State coming to Beaver Stadium on Saturday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:17

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Journey Brown is out as Nittany Lions get ready for Indiana

10/22/2020
After a long delay, Big Ten Football is back! The Athletic's Audrey Snyder and Matt Brown get you ready for the Nittany Lions' opener with Indiana. They also discuss the loss of running back Journey Brown to a medical condition. How does the loss of Brown effect Penn State's backfield in 2020? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:36

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State of the Program

6/22/2020
Matt and Audrey go position-by-position and discuss the most important and most interesting players. They also touch on the 2020 schedule. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/dearoldstate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:04:50

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Bonus Episode: PSU's Most Dominant Teams

5/20/2020
Matt looks back at Penn State's most dominant teams. He also shares his interview on The Andy Staples Show, where he and Andy discuss his ranking of the 25 most dominant college football teams in the last 50 years. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/dearoldstate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:44:46

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In The Pocket with Christian Veilleux

5/5/2020
Matt and Audrey hear from PSU 2021 QB commit Christian Veilleux about stepping into competition, choosing Penn State, and more! Plus, reaction to the NFL Draft and other recruiting notes. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/dearoldstate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:46:24

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On The Recruiting Trail

4/15/2020
Matt and Audrey react to the latest wave of Penn State commits, including an interview with offensive line recruit Landon Tengwall; Why did he choose PSU? What's his relationship with QB target Caleb Williams? Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/dearoldstate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:06

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Penn State Football Fan Survey

4/1/2020
Matt and Audrey review the PSU fan survey, the results and give their answers as well. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/dearoldstate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:10:57

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Long Layoff Impact

3/17/2020
Matt and Audrey discuss the impact of spring practice being canceled. Who does it help? Does the hiatus hurt any players' progress? Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/dearoldstate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:52:57

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Getting To Know The New Coaches

2/6/2020
Matt and Audrey give an update on Ricky Slade, and hear from the new Penn State position coaches. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/dearoldstate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:41:09

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Defense and Urschel

1/28/2020
Matt and Audrey react to Justin Shorter's departure, the 2020 defensive depth chart, and talk with former Nittany Lion John Urschel about his involvement with the CFB Playoff selection committee. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/dearoldstate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:53:24

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Offensive Depth Chart

1/21/2020
Matt and Audrey break down Penn State's offensive depth chart, including the rotation cast of running backs. Taylor Stubblefield has been named new WR coach. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/dearoldstate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:46:29