Talking College Football History: Dave Hoffmann

February 20, 2024 College Podcasts Football

We journey back to the early 1990s with our guest this week.  Dave Hoffmann was a linebacker for Washington and appeared in 3 consecutive Rose Bowls in the early 1990s.  Dave grew up in the San Jose, CA area and ventured to Seattle to…

Talking Penn State Football History: Gary Brown

February 19, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

This week we pay tribute to Gary Brown, Penn State RB/DB, who passed away on April 10, 2022.  Gary was one of Penn State's most versatile players as he started out as a tailback for his freshman and sophomore years,…

Back When There Was Baseball: Steve Grilli

February 14, 2024 Podcasts Baseball

Steve Grilli joins us this week.  Steve came out of Gannon University and was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Tigers in 1970.  He worked his way through the Minors and made his Major League debut in 1975.  Steve stayed up with…

Talking College Football History: Greg Gagne

February 13, 2024 College Podcasts Football

This week we mix football with professional wrestling.  Greg Gagne joins us to talk about his football career at Minnesota, then Wyoming.  Greg is from the legendary Verne Gagne family (Verne being his father), but Greg states that…

Talking Penn State Football History: Phil LaPorta

February 13, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

We once again explore that great 1973 Penn State undefeated team this week with our guest Phil LaPorta. Phil was an offensive lineman on that team that blocked so successfully for John Cappelletti. Listen in as Phil…

Sports Authors Showcase: Playing for Paterno: A Father's and Son's Recollections of Playing for JoePa by Charlie and Tony Pittman

February 12, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

We have Charlie and Tony Pittman with us this week to discuss their book Playing for Paterno: A Father's and Son's Recollections of Playing for JoePa. This is a book not only about college football, but more importantly about…

Back When There Was Baseball: Gary Lucas

February 7, 2024 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is left-handed pitcher Gary Lucas. Don't be fooled by Gary's record of 29-44, as Gary had a career ERA of 3.01 which was phenomenal considering he not only started, but also relieved during his career. He played in…

Talking College Football History: Mark Duda

February 6, 2024 College Podcasts Football

We head to College Park, MD this week and go back to the late 1970s/early 1980s.  Our guest is Mark Duda and he was a defensive lineman in Maryland's "Wide Tackle 6" defense which Coach Jerry Claiborne brought to Maryland.  Mark…

Talking Penn State Football History: George Reihner

February 5, 2024 Penn State Football Podcasts

This week's episode is a tribute show to one of the best offensive linemen in Penn State history. Nittany Nation lost offensive lineman George Reihner in March of 2021. We are privileged to have some of George's…

Back When There Was Baseball: Glen Rosenbaum

January 31, 2024 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week was considered by many who played for the Chicago White Sox as the best batting practice pitcher of all time. Glen Rosenbaum signed with the White Sox in 1955, but never made it to the Big Leagues despite a career…