Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Nittany Sports Now's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. The top 8 recruits in PA have all committed to programs not named Penn State. Is the sky falling around James Franklin? Also, a preview of the Nittany Lions' game in LA agains…

Steve talks Big 10 Media days which is taking place this week, then we talk about our vacations in the last segment

John returns to talk his trip to Cooperstown this weekend to tell us about Jim Leyland's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. What Leyland meant to Pittsburgh, what made him a great manager and his impact on John's life. Then we talk the overall ceremony especially Joe Mauer's connection to Minnesota.…

Steve is joined by John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Sports Now in the first segment to discuss Jim Leyland's Hall of Fame Induction, then we talk a little high school football and college football expansion (no body wants FSU and Clemson).

Tim Kurkjian joins the show in the first segment to takes around the MLB - Paul Skenes, Injuries, Phils, Guardians and Yankees are all covered - then Steve talks about the new case against the NCAA

Tim joins the show to talk Paul Skenes starting the all-star game, the Injuries around the game and prevention. We talk Phillies, Guardians and Yankees; and what Tim enjoys about covering the all-star game the most

Steve talks with Scott Franzke, Phillies' play-by-play guy. It's wide-ranging conversation about the Phils. In the second segment, we talk Clemson, Florida State and we hear from Brian in Northern Va. about an interesting way FSU makes money for its sports teams.

Scott joins the show to discuss the best team in the majors, the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a wide-ranging discussion on a variety of Phillies, the starters, getting the bullpen work. The Phillies team approach to the game, and how it helps in a long season. What's led to Trea Turner and Nick Castellanos recent hot streaks?…

We talk a little about next week's release of NCAA 25 and the logistics of a football team travelling. Then CBS Sports' Dennis Dodds joins the show to discuss Big 12 Media Day

Dennis spent his week in Los Vegas for Big 12 Media Day and the 2-team open Bar Pac-12 Media Day and gives us his thoughts from both. Deion Sanders in year 2 in Colorado..Brett Yormark and Big 12 expansion plans and his shots at the ACC..then we talk making 18 teams work in a conference

Steve talks about some of the comments that Richard Clarke the new head of the college football playoff said yesterday. Steve says it was the wrong thing to say at the wrong time. Ticket sales, weather and hotels will play a role in determining home teams in the college football playoff. Then we discuss if maybe it was a shot at the Power 5 teams.…

Audrey joins us to talk the Penn State fan survey she and the Athletic did that printed on Wednesday. Biggest surprise: most fans don't understand NIL or realize Penn State has a collective; We talk Beaver Stadium expansion and the vibe around the Nittany Lions headed into fall camp.

We talk streaming losses and the fact the TV money isn't unlimited, then the Athletic's Audrey Snyder joins us in the second segment for talk about the PSU fan survey, Beaver Stadium and various other things around the Nittany Lions.

Ryan discusses the TV deals and college expansions, then we do a deep dive into Penn State's recruiting haul over the last six weeks, and why dominate the state isn't as important as it once was. We also spend some time on why the SEC and southern high school coaches don't want a June signing guy.

on3.com/Blue White Illustrated's Ryan Snyder joins the show for a fun conversation surrounding recruiting; Then Steve talks about Big 12 media day and some things Brett Yorkmark is trying to do.

Neal Coolong joins the show talk the Cam Sutton suspension and other NFL news. Then Matt Catrillo joins us and he's not happy about the Yankees' current play.

Neal joins the show to talk the Cam Sutton suspension and why the Steelers signed him knowing that was coming. Neal talks the death of Khyree Jackson of the Minnesota Vikings (Neal is based in Minnesota) and then we touch on what Neal looks for in training camp.

We talk the 76ers offseason with Keith - we talk Paul George, Tyrese Maxey's extension and why Andre Drummond might be nearly as important as Paul George. Then we have a long conversation about Bronny and what Keith looks for in a Summer League game.

Glen joins the show for one final time. He's retiring in five days from the business. We discuss his career and some of his favorite memories. Then we get some Phillies, 76ers and Eagles opinions from Glen one final time.

Steve talks with Glen Macnow about his retirement from WIP and some Philly sports; then we talk 76ers and the NBA with Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer

Steve talks strikeouts in modern baseball, Dave Kingman, and then Bob from Hanover calls, and tells a story about Jim Palmer and Robin Roberts. We talk next week's schedule (no show) and NCAA 25 and the first game you might play on it.

Nate joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on the Nittany Lions. We talk his conversation with Pat Kraft and the uses of Beaver Stadium; Coach Franklin and his take on the team before fall practice starts; Nate also talked with Drew Allar and Andy Kotelnecki. We cover a lot of ground, it's fun listen.…

On3.com's Nate Bauer joins the show in the first segment and it's a wide-ranging conversation on Penn State football and the program heading into fall practice. The second segment we talk the All-Star game selections, and why Paul Skenes should start for the National League.

We talk officiating, and then we talk the job of officiating college basketball, the amount games these guys do, and $ they make. We talk about State College's Spencer Bivens, who made his major league debut for the Giants last week and struck out Shohei Ohtani about spending many years in the minor leagues.…

It's ask Steve anything day: we hear from Lewisburg, Wellsboro and Winter Garden, Fla. in the first hour.

Steve talks some golf and Clemson not allowing the ACC to move its game with South Carolina on to Black Friday...the reasons Penn State doesn't play on Friday nights at Beaver Stadium

Steve's schedule right now in the summer time, then we talk some Penn State Men's basketball and their summer workouts, and what Steve likes. Then we talk some summer time golf

Neal joins the show to discuss the NFL and Direct TV Sunday Ticket settlement, then a little on the stadium renovations in Jacksonville

Steve is joined by Neal Coolong in the first segment to discuss the NFL Sunday ticket settlement; then Matt joins the show to discuss the 76ers and Yankees.

Pocono Raceway president Ben May join the show in the first segment to discuss all things about next week's race: purchase tickets at poconoraceway.com use promo code: Ben; Then we talk last night's United State's Men's Soccer team loss and elimination from Copa America.

Pocono Raceway Ben May joins the show to talk to us about next weekend's Pocono Race; some of the packages available; things the Raceway does on non-raceway weekends; where to get tickets...use promo code: Ben if you use poconoraceway.com for tickets

We talk the 76ers signing of Paul George, and why we both think it's not the signing to put the 76ers over the hump, but also don't have any better ideas. We also talk about team building in the NBA

We kick off July with some preseason talk about the 2024 College Football Season with Phil Steele (get his magazine at Barnes and Noble, Books A Million or philsteele.com); then the second segment we cover the different logistics of switching Conferences

Phil Steele joins the show to cover some college football. A preview of the new look Big Ten. What he thinks of Penn State this season. Oklahoma and Texas in the SEC. Some sleeper teams in the 12-team College football playoff

Steve talks the NBA Draft, and how the Dream Team is a big reason for all the foreign players in the draft. Edey proved Steve wrong and went No. 9, then we talk Bronny James being a 2nd round pick, and what it really means

State College.com and Penn State professor Mike Poorman joins the show to talk the business of college football. They talk the House settlement, and title 9; the value of patches and private equity in college sports. Steve and Mike have a wide-ranging and interesting conversation.

Steve talks the investigation into hazing at Northwestern and the amount of $ paid to come up with something everybody already knew; then State College.com's and Penn State professor Mike Poorman joins the show to talk the business of college football.

Steve talks Wednesday night's NBA draft. Why doesn't NBA draft go on the road like the NFL and NHL? Who some of the top prospects are for the Hawks No. 1 pick. We talk some other players. Who might available for Philadelphia at 15. We talk a little Jim Schlossnagle taking the Texas job before we get back into some of the Big 10 players in the draft…

Steve is joined by Matt Catrillo in the first segment. Matt will talk Yankees struggles, 76ers ability to make the correct draft pick, and he's out on the 76ers, the Flyers are where it is at. Also find out why Matt's youngest might have a very bright future. In the second segment, we talk the NCAA meetings and new analysts positions, then we discu…

Welcome to a brand-new Lasching Out Podcast on the Nittany Sports Now Network. This podcast is hosted by Nittany Sports Now's Jarrod Prugar and is co-hosted by Kevin Quigley. Jarrod and Kevin discuss the new on-field advertising the NCAA has allowed for this upcoming season. How long be Uga has an ad on his jersey? Plus a brief preview of the Illin…

Neal and Steve talk a bit about Russell Wilson, then we discuss the new kickoff rule - will Justin Fields return kicks like the Madden 25 ad? What could Lamar Jackson do if he was allowed to return kicks under the new rule. How will smart teams take advantage of the new kickoff rule (Neal thinks there will be at least 3 kickoff return TDs in the op…

Steve talks with Neal Coolong about Russell Wilson and the new NFL kickoff rules; then we discuss John Smoltz and the MLB injury issues

Steve talks Game 7 of the Panthers-Oilers game, and some of the reasons won Game 7; then we talk Northwestern new facilities, and how the Wildcats have built to their program size in both football and basketball. We also talk the price of Northwestern's new stadium in comparison to the price of a new Beaver Stadium.…

Steve talks the protesters at the Travelers' Championship and who has had a stranger 3 months than Scottie Schreffler, then we get into Caitlin Clark and the U.S. Olympic team; some Olympic talk and monetizing Beaver Stadium.

Steve and Rich cover a lot of ground. How Rich approaches writing the early magazine articles; Abdul Carter's position switch; How the running backs will be used in the new offense; How the new coaches feel after spring practice; how schools will handle the House settlement; how confident Penn State is; and NFL vs. NCAA Football…

SJS Hour 1 - 06-24-2024 - High School football all-star games might be obsolete; weird NCAA rules decisions; then we discuss tonight's Game 7 matchup between the Oilers and Panthers. Then the Reading Eagle's Rich Scarcella joins the show to talk PSU football.

Jody Mac joins the show to discuss Willie Mays, and then Steve and he touch on the Phillies. Steve talks more about the Kansas City stadium deals in the second half hour

Jody Mac's Dad was the Mets GM who traded for Willie Mays, and we get Jody's reflections on Mays and a story about his 93-year old father. What made Mays so great, and how he influenced those teams. Then we talk a bit about the Phillies.

Steve is joined by Bob Nightengale of USA Today to discuss Willie Mays, last night's game at Rickwood Field, and Reggie Jackson's comments (Bob take a break to speak to Reggie Jackson); then Steve discusses taking advantage of downtime in his job to learn about history.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale join us from Birmingham, Ala. after last night's game to talk some Willie Mays..Bob has to take a call from Reggie Jackson in the middle, so we play Reggie talk from last night, then Bob returns to talk about Reggie Jackson, then we hop around the majors - the O's, the Dodgers and Mookie Betts, Phillies, the Mariners and…