Debut podcast presented by Penn State Alumni Association joins 
Up On Game Podcast Network

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LOS ANGELES, October 8, 2026 – FOX Sports Radio (FSR), a division of Premiere Sports Network providing 24/7 live programming, today announced the launch of “Who We Are: Penn State,” the first podcast in the new “Who We Are” alumni-focused podcast franchise, hosted by FOX Sports Radio host and former Penn State All-American linebacker LaVar Arrington. Presented by Penn State Alumni Association, the new podcast launches today, October 8, on Arrington’s Up On Game Podcast Network, which is distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

Produced by FOX Sports Radio and Arrington's media company DisruptU PSU, “Who We Are” will feature university-specific editions in partnership with alumni associations nationwide. The inaugural installment, “Who We Are: Penn State,” brings remarkable alumni back to where their stories began. Hosted by Arrington, a College Football Hall of Famer, each two-part conversation goes beyond résumés and accomplishments to explore the experiences, relationships, turning points, and lessons that shaped who they became. Through candid conversations with distinguished Nittany Lion graduates, the podcast celebrates the people behind the university’s legacy and the connections that continue long after graduation. 

“I’m really excited about this opportunity with iHeartRadio to deliver alumni-focused content, and create a platform to share and celebrate these incredible stories,” said Arrington. “Penn State helped shape the person I am today, so it’s especially meaningful to launch this franchise with my alma mater. We look forward to expanding the series to more schools and alumni communities across the country soon.”

“Who We Are: Penn State” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. New episodes will be published throughout football season and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen on your favorite device. Full video episodes will also be available on YouTube.

About LaVar Arrington
LaVar Arrington is co-host of FOX Sports Radio's weekday morning program, 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, alongside Brady Quinn and Jonas Knox. Airing Monday through Friday from 6–9 a.m. ET on more than 400 stations nationwide and streaming on iHeartRadio, the show features the trio's entertaining and thought-provoking conversations on the biggest stories in sports and beyond. Arrington is also co-host of FOX Sports Radio's national weekend show and podcast, Up On Game, alongside T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Plaxico Burress. Airing Saturdays from 12–2 p.m. ET on more than 400 radio stations nationwide and streaming live on iHeartRadio, the program tackles the latest sports headlines through the unique perspective of former professional athletes. Arrington joined the network as a weekend host in February 2020 after several years hosting radio in Washington, D.C., where he also produced a multimedia blog for The Washington Post. In addition to his radio responsibilities, Arrington is a regular contributor on FS1.

One of the most decorated defensive players in Penn State history, Arrington earned All-Big Ten honors and was a two-time All-American, including consensus All-American recognition in 1999. That season, he captured the Dick Butkus Award and Lambert Award as the nation's top linebacker, as well as the Chuck Bednarik Award as the nation's top defensive player. In 2022, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Beyond broadcasting and football, Arrington remains active in athlete development and education. Through his media company, DisruptU PSU, he partnered with the Penn State Brand Academy and iHeartMedia to help connect Penn State student-athletes with national NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) opportunities. 

Arrington was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. A three-time Pro Bowl linebacker, he played six seasons with Washington before joining the New York Giants and retiring following the 2006 season. Fans can follow @LaVarArrington on X and @King_of_the_Mammals on Instagram.

About FOX Sports Radio
The FOX Sports Radio Network, based in Los Angeles, Calif., is a division of Premiere Sports Network in partnership with FOX Sports. All entities have combined their considerable resources to develop a turnkey, personality driven sports programming network for radio stations nationwide. The FOX Sports Radio Network reaches more than 11 million monthly listeners on more than 630 radio stations, and can also be heard on iHeartRadio and FOXSportsRadio.com.  Fans can also follow the network on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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