Stuff Somers Says With Steve: A Penn State Podcast

About Stuff Somers Says With Steve: A Penn State Podcast

Penn Staters Darian Somers and Steve Sampsell chat about the latest happenings in sports media, Penn State sports, all while Darian reminds Steve just how old he is. Tune in for each episode as the duo discuss what they like and don’t like in the world of sports media and more -- all on the Stuff Somers Says Podcast With Steve.

Publisher

Darian Somers & Steve Sampsell

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Oct 2020

Latest episode

10 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

258 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Nov 2026

   SSSWS with Chip Minemyer

   This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Penn State alum Chip Minemyer, who is the publisher of the Tribune-Democrat in Johnstown, The Daily Item in Sunbury and The Cumberland Times-News in Cumberland, MD. Chip discusses his career journey, why local papers are more important than ever and his love of Penn State. Plus, we discuss Penn State’s win over Washington and why Washington is a hidden gem in all of sports. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join the newsletter today. Go buy Stuff by visiting StuffSomersSays.com/TheStuff

2. 

   3 Nov 2026

   SSSWS with The Athletic's Andrew Destin

   This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Penn State alum Andrew Destin, who is the Seattle Seahawks beat writer for The Athletic for a conversation on how he ended up in the Pacific Northwest, covering one of the NFL’s best teams and more. Plus, we discuss Penn State’s win over Purdue and explain why Penn State struggled with its season ticket renewal rollout. Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join the newsletter today. Go buy Stuff by visiting StuffSomersSays.com/TheStuff

3. 

   27 Oct 2026

   SSSWS with ESPN College Gameday's Maddie Brightman

   This week on the podcast, Darian and Steve are joined by ESPN College Gameday producer and Penn State alum Maddie Brightman for a conversation about growing as the World Wide Leader and just how much work goes into Gameday. Plus, Darian and Steve share the results of the 2026 in-season survey and introduce the Stuff Somers Says With Steve Pet Pact. Donate to Centre County PAWS, send a screenshot of your donation confirmation and you’ll be entered to win some Stuff. https://www.centrecountypaws.org/donate Follow Darian and Steve on Twitter @StuffSomersSays and @SteveSamspell. Visit the website at StuffSomersSays.com. Join the newsletter today. Go buy Stuff by visiting StuffSomersSays.com/TheStuff

Who has been a guest on Stuff Somers Says With Steve: A Penn State Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• John Gondak
• Michael Cross
• Carolyn Kieger
• Jack Hirsh
• Mark Pavlik

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

95,571

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

42

Social presence

91

YouTube

76

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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