Talking Penn State Football History: Lance Mehl

June 12, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

This week's feature is one of Penn State's unsung defensive players. He played at Penn State from 1976-1979. When he was moved to linebacker in 1978, he excelled for his junior and senior seasons at PSU. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the 3rd…

Back When There Was Baseball: Juan Berenguer

June 7, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Our guest this week is Juan Berenguer, better known as Senor Smoke, El Gasolino, the Panama Express or Pancho Villa. Juan was the first Panamanian baseball player to win a World…

Talking College Football History: Chuck Reedy

June 6, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We travel to Clemson, South Carolina this week and take the time machine back to the 1980s.  Our guest is Coach Chuck Reedy, Clemson RB coach from 1978-1985, then OC from 1986-1989.  Chuck worked one year under Charley Pell (1978),…

Talking Penn State Football History: Chuck Burkhart

June 5, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

Who was the only Penn State quarterback to win every game he started (minimum of 2 years)? The answer would be Chuck Burkhart (1967-1969) and he is our guest this week. Sit back and listen to Chuck recall those great years of 1968 and…

Back When There Was Baseball: Jack Brohamer

May 31, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

We are discussing utility infielders on today's podcast. When you think of utility infielders in the 1970s era, Jack Brohamer comes to mind. Utility infielders are a special breed. They do not play every day. They are…

Sports Authors Showcase: Jake O’Donnell

May 30, 2023 Podcasts Basketball - NBA

We have a different take on Sports Authors Showcase this week.  There hasn't been a biography written about our guest, Jake O'Donnell, but there should be.  Jake was a longtime NBA official from 1967-1995, but most people don't know…

Talking College Football History: Tom Gilburg

May 30, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We go back to 1959 this week and relive the only National Championship in Syracuse football history.  Our guest is Tom Gilburg and he played from 1958-1960.  Tom talks about that great season and winning the Cotton Bowl, along with…

Talking Penn State Football History: Irv Pankey

May 30, 2023 Penn State Football Podcasts

We have one of Penn State's unsung players this week. Irv Pankey played at Penn State from 1976-1979 and was moved around quite a bit during his Penn State career, mostly from tight end to offensive tackle. However, Irv flourished…

Back When There Was Baseball: Mike Garman

May 24, 2023 Podcasts Baseball

Mike Garman is our guest this week. Mike pitched in the Majors from 1969-1978 and was the 3rd overall pick out of the 1967 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox. Mike pitched for the Red Sox, Cardinals, Cubs, Dodgers and Expos in his career…

Talking College Football History: Guy McIntyre

May 23, 2023 College Podcasts Football

We head to Athens, Georgia this week and go back to the early 1980s.  Our guest is Guy McIntyre, former Georgia offensive lineman (1979-1983).  This is what we call Georgia's "Heyday" in their college football history.  Georgia won…