Show overview
Blue-White Breakdown | A Penn State Football Podcast from Pennlive.com has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 1,265 episodes, alongside 436 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 430 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 7 min and 32 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 31 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 331 episodes published. Published by PennLive.com.
From the publisher
You'll never miss a moment of Penn State commentary, analysis, recruiting updates, team news, and more thanks to PennLive's Blue-White Breakdown. Hosts Bob Flounders, Johnny McGonigal and Max Ralph offer pregame analysis, weekly predictions, and postgame takes! Visit pennlive.com/pennstatefootball for more and subscribe to the Blue-White Breakdown today.
Latest Episodes
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Quinton Martin Jr. pushing for bigger role at Penn State; PSU fits for Eagles
A closer look at Taylor Mouser's Penn State offense in spring
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders share their thoughts on Penn State's open practice on the Lasch practice fields on Thursday.Bob was at the Thursday morning practice and discussed what he saw from the Penn State offense, which is being directed by first-year offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser. Mouser, who is also PSU's tight ends coach, was Matt Campbell's OC at Iowa State.Rocco Becht participated in non-contact reps and clearly has established a rapport with tight end Ben Brahmer, who he played with at Iowa State.The Lions are also prepping a few young offensive linemen for bigger roles — tackles Malachi Goodman and Owen Aliciene, guard Cooper Cousins and Texas State transfer center Brock Riker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Jones on Matt Campbell at Penn State, Terry Smith & Franklin’s Exit
PennLive’s Bob Flounders is joined by longtime Penn State football insider David Jones on this episode for an in-depth conversation about the future of Penn State football and the changing landscape of the Big Ten. Jones, who retired from covering the Penn State football beat after the 2023 season, offers sharp insight into what the Nittany Lions are getting in Matt Campbell, why Campbell fits Penn State at this moment, and Terry Smith’s performance as interim head coach following James Franklin’s ouster last fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What we saw at Penn State's first spring practice
PennLive's Bob Flounders attended Penn State's Thursday morning spring practice and shares his impressions of a few promising offensive linemen, along with why edge rusher and defensive tackle remain key priorities for the Nittany Lions this offseason. The episode also includes discussion coming out of new head coach Matt Campbell’s early‑week media session and what it reveals about where the program is headed. Bob shares his thoughts with Johnny McGonigal about early spring trends, roster development, and what questions still need answers as Penn State builds toward the season. Subscribe to the Blue-White Breakdown for continued Penn State football coverage, spring practice updates, and offseason analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where is Drew Allar's draft stock? Penn State pro day recap
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal is joined by Steelers beat reporter Nick Farabaugh to analyze Penn State's top NFL draft prospects, with a focus on Drew Allar’s pro day performance, Vega Ioane's rising stock, and potential draft landing spots. They also discuss other key players and positional trends heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Connect with Nick Farabaugh: LinkedIn Twitter Connect with Johnny McGonigal: Twitter Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Penn State football and NFL draft focus 01:52 Drew Allar’s pro day and draft evaluation 19:18 Vega Ioane's rise from fringe to top interior lineman 26:07 Other notable Penn State prospects 47:11 Final thoughts: best draft fits for Penn State players and the Steelers/Eagles preferences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing a busy Penn State Pro Day, more spring thoughts
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders preview Penn State's Pro Day in State College on Wednesday. PSU has a deep group of former players who should be selected in the 2026 NFL draft in the spring. The cast includes quarterback Drew Allar, edge rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton, Kaytron Allen, Zakee Wheatley and Nick Singleton. Allar, who had ankle surgery last fall, is expected to be in attendance. Johnny and Bob discuss the pros and cons of picking Allar early in the draft. Johnny and Bob also offer a few thoughts on PSU's upcoming spring practice sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ex-Penn State stars get big-time contracts in NFL free agency
With NFL free agency kicking off this week, more than a few Former Penn State Nittany Lions received big-time paydays. That includes specialists Jordan Stout and Chris Stoll, as well as marquee edge rusher Odafe Oweh. Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal discuss the latest Penn State-related developments on Thursday’s edition of the Blue-White Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State storylines for Matt Campbell's first spring in State College
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders examine several interesting Penn State football storylines for Matt Campbell's first spring in State College on this episode. Max and Bob have their focus on Penn State's defensive end group, the offensive skill positions, the Lions' offensive tackles and a few more players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS: 2026 NFL mock draft - Our first-round picks for every team
bonusThe 2026 NFL draft is less than a month away, which means it’s time for a PennLive mock draft. Johnny McGonigal and Nick Farabaugh, PennLive’s Philadelphia Eaglesand Pittsburgh Steelers reporters, respectively, linked up for a special edition of the “Steelers Breakdown” and “Blue-White Breakdown”podcasts. McGonigal and Farabaugh went back and forth, completing a first-round mock draft covering all 32 picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analyzing Penn State's running back room in 2026
As Penn State nears the start of 2026 spring practices, we continue our breakdowns of the Nittany Lions' position groups. Up next is the running backs, with an intriguing blend of transfers and returning talent. Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal discuss on Thursday's Blue-White Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Closer look at Penn State football's recent performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine
PennLive's Johnny McGonigal and Bob Flounders react to the performances and press conferences of Penn State's considerable contingent at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. PSU's list of players included Drew Allar, Kaytron Allen, Nick Singleton, Vega Ioane, Zakee Wheatley, Dani Dennis-Sutton and Zane Durant. Johnny was out in Indianapolis for the scouting combine and he shares his thoughts on some fine efforts by Dennis-Sutton, Durant, Wheatley and Allar. Bob and Johnny also look at were Ioane could go in the first round of the April draft and where Allar and Wheatley fit in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside the culture change at Penn State in 2026
We had our first chance to talk with many of Penn State’s transfers on Wednesday, and we learned plenty about Matt Campbell, his staff and the culture they’re building at Penn State. Notably, many Penn State returners have highlighted key changes in the culture compared to the past few years under now-Virginia Tech coach James Franklin. Max Ralph and Bob Flounders take you inside that culture change. They’ll also share further notes and takeaways from Wednesday’s availability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cooper Cousins, Anthony Donkoh on why they returned to Penn State
PennLive's Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss the recent comments made by Penn State offensive linemen Anthony Donkoh and Cooper Cousins during PSU's THON weekend. Donkoh and Cousins should be key contributors on the 2026 offensive line and they discussed why they wanted to return to State College. Plus, Max shares his thoughts on the many talents of Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, who is coming off a huge weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analyzing Penn State's wide receivers in 2026, including a new coach
Penn State has a transfer-heavy group of wide receivers entering 2026, and they'll be led by an abruptly hired position coach after Noah Pauley left for a job with the Green Bay Packers. Max Ralph and Bob Flounders discuss the expected hire of Kashif Moore and project the depth chart for the Nittany Lions on Thursday's live edition of the Blue-White Breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Penn State defensive players to watch in the spring and later in August
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph examine some of the more interesting Penn State players on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. Matt Campbell and his defensive assistants are working with some talented Lions at all three levels — defensive line, linebacker and in the secondary. Four players that have the attention of Bob and Max are edge rusher Yvan Kemajou, linebacker Tony Rojas, cornerback Audavion Collins and linebacker-edge rusher LaVar Arrington II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analyzing Penn State's quarterbacks for 2026
Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal went live on the Blue-White Breakdown on Thursday to discuss the quarterback position, as well as some notes on the upcoming NFL Combine. Iowa State import Rocco Becht is in tow for his fourth year as a starter, while his primary backup from last season, Alex Manske, is also in place. Pair that with talented Division III transfer Connor Barry and a pair of upside high school signees, and you’re looking at a really strong group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who are Penn State football's most intriguing players in the 2026 offseason?
PennLive's Bob Flounders and Max Ralph put the spotlight on some of Penn State's most intriguing players this offseason. Bob has just started a list of PSU's 25 most intriguing players and coaches on PennLive, and Bob and Max focus on a few on this episode. Defensive linemen, a young cornerback, a veteran defensive back and a veteran who is expected to lead the Lions' running back room are featured. Plus, Bob and Max share their thoughts on the Seattle-New England Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices