Steve Sampsell

In a way, this was all Steve’s idea. Steve approached Darian in 2020 to create the podcast. Steve has covered a little bit of everything over his writing career and usually good for a tale or two. His hobbies include listening to P!nk, convincing Darian that P!nk is a good singer and tailgating before Penn State games. His work can be found in various Central PA outlets and now here.
A Viewer’s Guide To The 2025 Penn State Football Season
Here's everything you need to know about watching Penn State football in 2025.
- by Steve Sampsell
- August 20, 2025
Finding The Right Word For Penn State’s Non-Conference Schedule
Steve shares some choice words on Penn State's non-con schedule.
- by Steve Sampsell
- August 12, 2025
ACC, ESPN Replay Review Approach A Positive … Mostly
The ACC will now let you hear what goes into a replay review.
- by Steve Sampsell
- August 6, 2025
Inside ESPN’s CFB Announcer Seminar
The preparation begins in the offseason -- even for announcers.
- by Steve Sampsell
- July 15, 2025
Penn State Needs To Tap The Portal For QB
Penn State missed on Chad Powers in the portal.
- by Steve Sampsell
- July 2, 2025
Embracing The Reality Of NIL and The Related BS
NIL is a bit of a PITA.
- by Steve Sampsell
- June 17, 2025
15 Thoughts With 15 Weeks Until The White Out
Steve with 15 thoughts 15 weeks away from the White Out.
- by Steve Sampsell
- June 14, 2025
Big Business Or Storytelling For College Sports — But Not Both
It's all about the messaging.
- by Steve Sampsell
- May 27, 2025
Penn State Men’s Volleyball Rolls Into Postseason With Steam
After an up-and-down regular season, Penn State men's volleyball carries momentum into the NCAA Tournament
- by Steve Sampsell
- May 5, 2025
Spring Changes Abound In College Football Media
Previewing some of the college football media changes coming 2025.
- by Steve Sampsell
- April 22, 2025