Daily Collegian Podcast Network

In the latest episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Zach Allen and Seth Engle discuss opening Big Ten play at Illinois. The duo shares their thoughts on Drew Allar's first road game of the season, Illinois's fan base and Penn State's defense. This episode of The 1-0 Podcast is sponsored by Penn State Student Affairs.

“Do You Make Music?” returns for the fall semester with an interview with ambient musician, Zac McKee. Host Ayden Herold chats with McKee about music theory, production and influences, among other things, in this episode. McKee describes his unique approach to music composition and how he bases his songs on dreams he has.

It's week two of the 2023 Penn State football season, and the Nittany Lions are facing the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. Co-hosts Zach Allen and Seth Engle discuss their surprises from last week's win against West Virginia and expectations for this week. The duo also shares score predictions and what it means to verse an FCS team as the No. 7 ranked team in the country.

With less than two weeks left before Penn State kicks off its 2023 campaign against the West Virginia Mountaineers, co-hosts Zach Allen and Seth Engle discuss recent news in the Penn State football world. The duo predicts Drew Allar to definitively earn the starting quarterback job, as well as breaking down the competition over third wide receiver spot behind KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Harrison Wallace III. They also name their picks for players who could break out in the 2023 season, including Wallace, Kevin Winston Jr. and Dani Dennis-Sutton

By this time next year, Oregon and Washington will effectively be participants in the Big Ten conference, adding onto Penn State's west coast competitors. “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Joel Haas and Seth Engle share their initial thoughts on the recent merger, and break down what this means for the future of college football. The duo also dives into how the addition of the previously Pac-12 schools to the Big Ten will impact fan involvement, as well as impact scheduling in the newly-formed “mega conference.”

Zavier Gussett and Liam Wichser discuss the upward trajectory of Penn State women's basketball in this episode of “In the Portal.” Despite a losing season, Gussett and Wichser believe the program will continue to improve under head coach Carolyn Kieger. They discuss the transfer turnaround the team has undergone, with the transfer of forward Anna Camden to Richmond and the addition of many players, including Ashley Owusu from Virginia Tech.

Host Ayden Herold returns with “Do You Make Music,” interviewing State College singer/songwriter Twin Juno, a “bedroom pop” artist whose influence include Tame Impala, Jimi Hendrix and Sticky Fingers, an Australian band. The two discuss Twin Juno's upcoming EP, musical journey, creative process and more.

In this episode of “In The Portal,” co-hosts Zavier Gussett and Liam Wichser break down the recent news of the Success with Honor and Lions Legacy Club NIL collectives merging into Happy Valley United. They discuss the workings of the collective, its impact on athletes and the effect on recruiting and transfers for sports large and small.

Co-hosts Zach Allen and Seth Engle discuss a plethora of recent news from the Penn State football world in the latest episode of “The 1-0 Podcast.” They begin by discussing the transfers who have officially arrived on campus, as well as how the wide receiver room is beginning to take shape and the evolution of the team's defensive tackle depth. They also break down the prevalent news of the Big Ten's 2024 and 2025 schedule and the merger of two of Penn State's NIL collectives, Success with Honor and Lions Legacy Club, to form Happy Valley United.

In this week's episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Zach Allen and Seth Engle break down recent news in the Penn State football world regarding kickoff times, streaming exclusivity and transfer signings. They begin by discussing the implications of streaming-exclusive college football games after Penn State's Sept. 9 matchup with Delaware was announced to be a Peacock exclusive. Since the newest batch of transfers has officially signed and arrived on campus, the duo breaks down how the addition of key players like Audavion Collins, Dante Cephas and Trey Potts will boost depth.

“In the Portal” returns as co-hosts Zavier Gussett and Liam Wichser take a look at how Penn State wrestling is regrouping following its NCAA championship in 2023, and its recent addition to the program with transfer Kurt McHenry from Michigan. They discuss how the NIL collectives, such as Success With Honor, has boosted the student-athletes and had an effect on recruitment, transfers and the program's prestige. Gussett and Wichser also talk about the professional pathways that have opened for wrestlers since Name Image Likeness legislation was passed, with the WWE being a draw for former collegiate wrestlers.

The Daily Collegian's former features and investigations editor Phoebe Cykosky joins host Ayden Herold in this episode of “Do You Like Music” to break down her music taste. They discuss the definition of “stomp and holler music,” Phoebe's love of folk music, what it means to be a “Swiftie,” music's relationship with periods of life and much more. Listen to Phoebe's playlist at the link below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZufPXrtAyhgAq7djDLIxp?si=0342e94267034b32

In this episode of “Do You Make Music?,” host Ayden Herold sits down with State College band Forrester Grey's bassist Chase Gleason and eponymous singer and guitarist Forrester Grey. They talk about their recent EP ‘Of Gardens & Grassroots,' the formation of the group, experience with another band called Dogwood Co. and much more.

"The 1-0 Podcast" returns for its first episode of the summer as hosts Seth Engle and Zach Allen review recent Penn State football news. They begin by talking about Penn State's schedule and how the Nittany Lions will be affected by the move of their final game of the regular season against Michigan State to Black Friday, as well as the decision to play Iowa in the White Out game over West Virginia or Michigan. The duo also discusses Penn State's recent recruiting successes due to NIL and staff growth and breaks down recent quarterback commit Ethan Grunkemeyer's performance.

"Do You Make Music?" host Ayden Herold sits down with State College band The Coston Beltics to ask them about their formation, band name and much more. The band talks about its love of classic and contemporary rock music and breaks down how each member feel about the expectations of being an all-female rock band.

“Do You Like Music?” host Ayden Herold is joined by The Daily Collegian's Sarah Pellis to discuss her music taste, breaking down a playlist of her all time favorites. Pellis explains her love for indie music, her background in music performance and her reasoning on why she loves each song. The playlist includes pieces from Bon Iver, Phoebe Bridgers, the “Twilight Saga” soundtrack and more. To give the playlist a listen, you can find it at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48k4hhk3PyWzgLsEmZDFE3?si=Mg01WmziQ5SpHGwu-9hqag

Been There, Done That returns with one final episode as the semester comes to a close. Before the co-hosts graduate, Lindsey Sauerhaft and Sarah Pellis reflect back on their years as friends and students at Penn State. The duo recall memories from their time at Penn State, including an incident involving a pita chip and a hospital visit.

As co-host Phoebe Cykosky prepares to graduate, she and her best friend and fellow co-host Olivia Estright sat down, touched grass and spent some time reflecting on their friendship and the past year. The pair reminisced on how far their friendship has come since closely bonding a year ago and discussed their feelings about Phoebe's impending graduation. Despite the title of the show, the two finally admitted that sometimes, “it is that deep.”

Join "Do You Make Music?" host Ayden Mateo Herold as he talks to Mellow Honey, a local band from the State College DIY scene. The group is opening for the 2023 Movin' On music festival after winning the Battle of the Bands competition. Herold talks in more detail with the band about their formation, influences, recent album and more.

Jumping right back into the local music scene, “Do You Make Music?” host Ayden Herold sits down with State College rapper J.CON. Local musician and Penn State senior J.CON tells Herold more about his professional music journey and how it has evolved throughout his life. Herold takes time to also ask about the inspiration behind J.CON's work, how his beats are developed and what it's been like performing live.

Another athlete joins “Voices of the Valley” co-hosts Andrew Buckman and Joel Haas. Women's lacrosse midfielder Kristin O'Neill hops on to discuss her performance with her team so far this season. The Maryland native just had a career-high scoring game against Bucknell, and her team is set to play at Michigan on Saturday. Buckman and Haas talk more to O'Neill on where the team's successes can be attributed to this year, as well as why O'Neill decided to come to Penn State.

With the Blue-White game right around the corner, Penn State fans are soon going to see the fruit of players' efforts through spring practices. “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Zach Allen share their thoughts on who they anticipate to see on the field this weekend and how well those players will perform. The duo also covers more on the status of Penn State's NIL initiatives, as well as how many resources must be allocated to the football program for it to secure a win.

Back with another Collegian staff playlist, host Ayden Herold welcomes investigative reporter and photographer James Engel to the podcast. In the ironically named Spotify playlist “Ayden Mateo Herold,” Engel shares a compilation of 16 songs that includes his current listens and longtime favorites. Artists on the playlist range from Daft Punk to LCD Soundsystem, all the way to Ice Cube. To give the playlist a listen, you can find it at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1giyj47GcUkdwIlI82zS7I?si=83ac19eef4c94334

Sarah Pellis and Lindsey Sauerhaft are back for another episode of “Been There, Done That,” with this episode being their food edition. The duo list their top three places to eat in State College and why they think they're the best. Among mentions on the list include Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Roots Natural Kitchen and Mezeh Mediterranean Grill. Watch further to see what made the top of their lists.

“The Free Lance Advice Podcast” is here with another edition this week. Further in detail this episode, co-hosts Fernanda López and Kit Schroder share their best personal advice. Topics range from getting the “ick” from men, to finding out how to get a date to formal, all the way to how to handle difficulties with roommates. The duo provide their best advice based off their personal experiences and hope to provide useful insight to their viewers.

“Do You Make Music” is back with another edition this week, this time with a new segment. Inspired by The Daily Collegian's former staff playlist series, host Ayden Herold invites Collegian opinions editor Fernanda López to share her personal playlist. Within this playlist is everything from Kings of Leon to My Morning Jacket. The duo then talks through López's picks and what each piece on the playlist means to her. A link to her playlist can be found at the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YaLISPiCJY4PMDdQTw9BU?si=0_jV5e8yTu29hwP4V_y8xQ&nd=1

Penn State football is now in Week 3 of spring practices, and several Nittany Lions are already standing out in their performance. “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Zach Allen sit down to discuss what they've seen at these practices, as well as their thoughts on Pro Day performances. The duo starts off by discussing the depth of the quarterback room, as well as their expectations for who is to start in the quarterback position for the blue and white. With this, they also touch on the performance of KeAndre Lambert-Smith and how he's now the No. 1 guy among the team's wide receivers. Finally, Engle and Allen share their thoughts on Penn State's Pro Day performances and how they compare to years prior.

In this episode of “It's Not That Deep,” co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky are on a mission to cook a meal for a panel of three judges (The Daily Collegian staffers and friends). The two decide to make a pesto pasta dish with a side of artisan-style bread. In the cooking process, Cykosky overcomes her fear of touching raw chicken, and Estright nearly burns the bread. Food critic and “It's Not That Deep” producer Alex Osman describes the final dish as “serviceable.”

In the latest episode of “The Free Lance Advice Podcast,” Collegian columnists Gracie Carella and Magdalena Nygard continue to answer Penn Staters' most pressing questions. The episode covers a variety of topics, with questions ranging from how to make friends in college to deciding whether to have foot enlargement surgery. The duo closes the episode by discussing a viewer's conundrum about selling their tickets to see Taylor Swift.

The Daily Collegian is here with a new addition to the Collegian Podcast Network. With a focus on local bands, “Do You Make Music?” host Ayden Herold interviews these musicians to hear more about their inspiration and experience in the State College scene. In this first edition of the podcast, Ayden takes time to speak with Bezos BBQ, a punk rock band based in State College. Herold takes time to ask how the band came to be, how each musician got involved with music and what inspires them to create their own work.

Olu Fashanu “could end up being the best offensive lineman in all of college football next year,” according to Collegian football reporter Seth Engle. So, why didn't he declare for the NFL Draft? In this episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Zach Allen give details on recent media availabilities with Penn State football players Olu Fashanu and Kalen King. The duo explains why Fashanu will stay another year at Penn State and how that decision will affect the offensive line as a whole. Engle and Allen also touch on the dynamics between new recruits and veteran players as the Penn State football team continues winter workouts.

In this episode of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Andrew Buckman and Joel Haas welcome special guest Shay Ciezki from Penn State's women's basketball ahead of the team's matchup with Minnesota. The Nittany Lions are set to play the Golden Gophers on Wednesday afternoon in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Buckman and Haas gauge team dynamics heading into the game and strengths throughout the season so far. The duo interview Ciezki on a variety of topics from her role models on the team to her highest number of consecutive free throws.

In the latest episode of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on the biggest and most important guest yet, Penn State women's hockey star Tessa Janecke, to discuss her team's outlook ahead of the conference tournament. The podcast duo also asks Janecke about her pregame rituals, questions her knowledge of who the current Nittany Lion mascot is and suggests a 2-on-1 matchup of hockey against the star forward. Haas and Buckman close out the podcast with weekly superlatives.

In Episode 4 of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on men's basketball beat reporter and typical hockey guy Tyler Millen to talk all things Penn State hoops. After going through headlines from across Nittany Lion sports, the dynamic duo grills Millen about the current state of the basketball squad, specifically its most recent win over Illinois. Millen gives his take on star Jalen Pickett's career game against the Fighting Illini and his chances to win the John R. Wooden Award. Haas and Buckman close out the podcast by handing out team and player of the week from throughout Penn State Athletics.

In the third episode of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on co-sports editor Sam Woloson to talk all things Penn State baseball. After touching on recent results from around Nittany Lion athletics, the co-hosts question Woloson about everything from his expectations for the baseball team in 2023 to questions about how he thinks it'll replace MLB fourth-round pick Matt Wood in the lineup. To end the podcast, Haas and Buckman give out team and player of the week, with new winners taking home the coveted awards.

The “It's Not That Deep” duo (and their unsolicited advice) is back in the HUB-Robeson Center. This week, co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky ask the Penn State population about their plans for Valentine's Day. They also encourage passing students to share dating pitches to the world. From the four people who are brave enough to talk to the “It's Not That Deep” crew, it's clear that love is in the air.

In 2023, “It's Not That Deep” co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky plan to leave plenty of their issues and struggles behind. In their usual fashion, Estright and Cykosky took submissions from viewers on what struggles they plan to leave behind in 2022. The podcast duo then wrote all of the submissions on plates as a way to physically represent everything their viewers deal with. By the end of the episode, the co-hosts head outside and smash the plates as a symbol of them “breaking up” with 2022. With the new year comes a new dedication to self-love and personal growth for the podcasters and their viewers.

After a bit of a hiatus, “Been There, Done That Podcast” co-hosts Sarah Pellis and Lindsey Sauerhaft return for a new addition of the podcast. The duo share what they've been up to the past few weeks and go through all of the activities in February that Penn State students participate in to keep busy. They start by sharing their personal experiences with THON and State Patty's Day, as well as their anticipation for spring break and graduation in just a few short months.

In the latest edition of the “The Free Lance Advice Podcast,” opinions staffers Braden Dyreson and Olivia Woodring continue with the theme of answering viewer advice submissions. The episode heavily involves pet- and animal-related advice, with questions ranging from how to take care of a baby goat to how to address the horse girl lifestyle. The duo then finishes out with answering how to be your most authentic self despite others' expectations.

With Penn State defensive line coach John Scott Jr. headed to the NFL, the Nittany Lions will need a new coach heading into spring practice. In this episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Spencer Ripchik dive into Scott's departure and what it will mean for the defensive line room, and they give predictions on who might fill the opening. The duo also discusses Penn State football's addition of 4-star linebacker Kari Jackson to the 2024 recruiting class. Looking forward, Engle and Ripchik weigh players who have potential to improve their draft stock at the 2023 NFL Combine.

The Daily Collegian Podcast Network welcomes its newest addition, “The Free Lance Advice Podcast.” Hosted by Collegian columnists, co-hosts will offer their best advice to student-submitted questions. To kick off the series, columnists Kit Schroder and Ella Castronuovo share their best advice on personal relationships. The duo covers everything from “homie-hoppers” to “thirsting” over crushes, along with other personalized questions.

Penn State football held its first press conference since the Rose Bowl this past week. “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Spencer Ripchik took the time to discuss all things mentioned in the meeting. A large portion of discussion is allocated to Penn State's most recent hiring addition, wide receiver's coach Marques Hagans. The duo goes into his experience and what they believe he can bring to the table. Engle and Ripchik also talk about new potential leaders for the team and the exceptions for the team's secondary.

A proper work-life balance? Never heard of her. Well, that's probably not what students want to hear when seeking personal life advice, but it's what “It's Not That Deep” co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky are able to offer. The duo took to the HUB-Robeson Center to share similar unsolicited advice to their fellow Penn Staters. Work-life balance wasn't the only thing discussed, with topics ranging from personal relationships to schoolwork. But at the end of the day, this advice may not be the best route because it's not that deep.

In Episode 2 of “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman welcome on Daily Collegian men's hockey reporter Joe Tuman ahead of the blue and white's road matchup with No. 7 Ohio State. The co-hosts ask Tuman what's gone wrong in a slump of sorts for the unit, including Michigan's recent sweep of Guy Gadowsky and company in Ann Arbor. Tuman is also questioned about his skating abilities and who he thinks would make the best brawler on the men's hockey team. To end the podcast, the hosting duo gives out team and player of the week from across Penn State Athletics.

In the first episode of The Daily Collegian's new sports podcast, “Voices of the Valley,” co-hosts Joel Haas and Andrew Buckman bring on Penn State wrestling reporter Zach Allen ahead of the Nittany Lions' matchup with No. 2 Iowa in the Bryce Jordan Center. The co-hosts first dive into headlines from around Penn State Athletics before asking Allen about everything from Nick Lee vs. Gary Steen to how he'd react if Max Dean put him in his signature bow and arrow. The two end the podcast by giving superlatives, including best team, player and play of the week throughout Penn State Athletics.

Penn State is already beginning to gain recruits from the class of 2025, and among the first includes 4-star offensive tackle Jaelyne Matthews. “The 1-0 Podcast” co-hosts Seth Engle and Zach Allen talk more on what Matthews' commitment means for Penn State's offensive line and the overall 2025 class. The duo continues to go in depth on the heavy recruiting for the offensive line, as well as the latest hiring additions to Penn State's recruiting team.

In this episode of “The 1-0 Podcast,” co-hosts Seth Engle and Spencer Ripchik welcome special guest, 247Sports Virginia beat writer Jacquie Franciulli. With the recent news of former Virginia wide receivers coach Marques Hagans replacing Tyler Stubblefield for Penn State football, the three had much to discuss about the new hire. Franciulli shares her experience covering Hagans, his players at Virginia and the impact of his coaching since 2013. Following their call with Franciulli, Engle and Ripchik debrief their initial thoughts on Hagans and what he brings to the table for Penn State.

Seth Engle is joined by new “The 1-0 Podcast” co-host Zach Allen to discuss pressing updates following Penn State's victory at the Rose Bowl. Engle and Allen discuss the recent news of Taylor Stubblefield parting ways with Penn State football and how a new coach could impact team performance. The two analyze season performances from former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas and former Florida State wide receiver Malik McClain, and how they could affect Penn State's offense. They close the episode with opinions on Penn State's strongest positional unit and team question marks with the loss of Stubblefield.

“Been There, Done That” co-hosts Sarah Pellis and Lindsey Sauerhaft start their semester debut strong by reflecting on their last sylly week as Penn State students. The duo also takes the time to reflect on their winter break and express anticipation for this semester's spring break in March. But aside from breaks, Pellis and Sauerhaft discuss their classes this semester, as well as address some conflicts they've faced when scheduling courses.

In 2023, “It's Not That Deep” co-hosts Olivia Estright and Phoebe Cykosky plan to leave plenty of their issues and struggles behind. In their usual fashion, Estright and Cykosky took submissions from viewers on what struggles they plan to leave behind in 2022. The podcast duo then wrote all of the submissions on plates as a way to physically represent everything their viewers deal with. By the end of the episode, the co-hosts head outside and smash the plates as a symbol of them “breaking up” with 2022. With the new year comes a new dedication to self-love and personal growth for the podcasters and their viewers.

The “It's Not That Deep” podcast has reached its season finale for this fall semester. Co-hosts Phoebe Cykosky and Olivia Estright reflect on their semesters and describe what their finals weeks are going to look like. Cykosky brings a point to the conversation, saying how classes actually related to your major “are that deep,” meaning they're important. Her co-host Estright agrees. Besides the topic of finals and the end of the semester, the duo also have an in-depth conversation about one of their top shows right now, the Netflix series “BoJack Horseman,” and how they think they can relate it to their day-to-day life.