Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudThe Pennalty Box is back with an instant-reaction podcast for Penn men's basketball's upset victory over Alabama. DP President Julia Schorr and Podcast Editor Sam Mitchell recount the exciting, last-second win by the Quakers, thanks to the heroics of rookie sensation Jordan Dingle. They also look ahead to the rest of the season and predict how the momentum from this win could catapult the Quakers to their best Ivy season in years.

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S4E4. Dingle all the way!

Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudPenn football has sunk to 0-3, and many fans are in disarray. On this episode of the Pennalty Box, Sam is joined by Sports Editor Will DiGrande and Opinion Editor Isabella Simonetti. They discuss how we got to this dire situation and what, if any, bright spots remain for the season.

S4E3. Bright spots amid dire days for Penn football

Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudThe Pennalty Box is back! Alec Druggan, the DP's sports photo editor, makes his first appearance on the podcast to discuss Penn football's win over Lafayette and the upcoming game against Dartmouth. We break down the successes and struggles of the offense in the Lafayette game, how the team can prepare for a lockdown Dartmouth D that has led the team to No. 2 in preseason Ivy polls, and the impact that Diakite's injury will have on a tough, gritty Penn defensive squad.

S4E2. Ivy Play is Looming

Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudThe Pennalty Box is back! This season's hosts Marc Margolis and Sam Mitchell preview the upcoming opening-day football game between Penn and No. 20 Delaware. They talk about the recent announcement that Nick Robinson will be the starting Quarterback for the team (0:00), the bolstered run game and new wide receiving corps (12:20), the strong returning defensive unit (19:10), and preview Hard-nosed Player of the Week, which will return next week.

S4E1. In Nick Robinson We Trust

Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudThis week on the Pennalty Box, instead of mourning the end of basketball season, Sam is joined by news editor Gio Paz and sports editor Danny Chiarodit to discuss the Jerome Allen bribery scandal. We discuss the background of the story and the history of Allen and Ira Bowman in Penn basketball, reactions to the story around campus, and the potential penalties and reforms that could come from the scandal. For a look behind the scenes and some analysis of the biggest story at Penn, check out the Pennalty Box!Note: In this episode, we said that Esformes paid Allen $400,000 in bribes. The correct figure is about $300,000 ($400,000 was the amount donated to Singer's charity). Read more on our website.

21. The season may be done for Penn basketball, but the Jerome Allen investigation isn't over

Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudThis week on the Pennalty Box, we discuss Penn men's basketball's heartbreaking overtime loss to Harvard, the end of women's hoops' perfect Ivy season (and why it doesn't matter), shoutouts for men's lacrosse, women's squash, and men's squash, preview some marquee matchups in college basketball, and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Princess Aghayere for her incredible endurance during women's basketball's double OT loss at Harvard. Our special guests this week are sports editor Will DiGrande and news editor Deena Elul.

20. Men's and women's hoops falls to Harvard, but there's still hope

This week on the Pennalty Box, we discuss the men's basketball team's struggles in the Ivy League and triumphs in the Big 5 (0:00), the ridiculous madness of the KenPom system (10:08), the women's basketball team's impressive start to Ivy play (13:29), shoutouts for squash, indoor track, and other teams (17:21), make picks for some marquee college hoops matchups (20:17), and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Ashley Russell (25:25). This week's special guest is senior news editor Madeleine Ngo.

19. Ivy League woes and Big 5 victories

Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundcloudThis week on the Pennalty Box, we say goodbye to former host Marc Margolis (0:00), discuss Penn men's basketball's incredible win over Villanova and disappointing, back-to-back losses against Princeton (1:30), women's hoops' upset win over Princeton and loss to a tough 'Nova team (14:04), FSU basketball's strong start to the season (25:11), and preview some marquee matchups in college hoops (28:51). There is no Hard-nosed Player of the Week this week, as Marc has not yet been replaced. Our special guest is sports editor Danny Chiarodit.

18. Men's hoops embarrassed at Princeton, women don't defend Big 5 title, and Dunphy's final game against Penn

This week on the Pennalty Box, we discuss (0:00) Penn men's basketball taking on UNI, K-State, and Oregon State in the Paradise Jam, (10:54) the team's travel woes in the Virgin Islands and the Abner's cheesesteak scandal, (16:54) the women's basketball team's two big wins and disappointing, one-point loss to Maine, (19:19) Michigan's downfall and other CFB marquee matchups, and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week is Mark Jackson, for his exploits in Penn's domination of Stockton. Our special guest this week is current digital director and DP President-elect Julia Schorr.

17. The Downfall of Michigan and Free Cheesesteaks

This week on the Pennalty Box, we discuss Penn men's basketball's strong start to the season (0:00), Penn women's basketball's opening win against Siena and loss to no. 1 Notre Dame (14:50), some marquee matchups in college football (and our predictions) (18:42), and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Eleah Parker for her grit against the best women's basketball team in the country. Our special guest this week was print director Chris Muracca.

16. Breaking Down the Non-Conference Slate

This week on the Pennalty Box, we talk about the return of Penn basketball (0:00), the upcoming game against George Mason for the men (0:46), the young, talented women's roster (especially Eleah Parker) (10:45), Penn football's win over Cornell (14:42), former Penn quarterback Michael Collins winning his first start at TCU (19:07), the end of an amazing women's soccer season (20:29), our picks for marquee matchups in college football (21:40), and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Jack Soslow for his incredible kicking against Cornell (30:36). This week's special guest is news editor Madeleine Lamon.

15. Basketball is Finally Back

Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudThis week on the Pennalty Box, we talk about Penn football's continued QB controversy (0:00), the stunning name-change for the Palestra's court (5:50), the incredible (championship-winning) performance by women's soccer this season (16:28), our picks for this week's marquee college football matchups (19:07), and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Jake Kohlbrenner for his goals in back-to-back games to get Penn their first Ivy win of the season. This week's special guests are news editor Kelly Heinzerling and sports editor Theodoros Papazekos.

14. Selling out the Palestra

Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SoundCloudThe Pennalty Box sits down with senior reporter William Snow for a bonus episode about concussions in sports.

BONUS Interview with William Snow on Concussions

This week on the Pennalty Box, we talk about Penn football's crushing loss to Yale and what it means for their chances in the Ivy League, as well as the ongoing QB controversy (4:00), Michael Collins, who is getting his first start at TCU after transferring from Penn (8:47), men's and women's basketball with senior sports editor Jonathan Pollack (9:24), the incredible season of women's soccer and the well-deserved first wins for volleyball (18:36), make our picks for the biggest games in college football (and roast Carter for his terrible picks last week - Go Blue) (19:51), and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Raven Sulaimon for her 29 kills across two games and stoic leadership in getting volleyball their first two Ivy wins of the season (27:57). Our special guests this week are Jonathan Pollack, executive editor Rebecca Tan, and sports reporter Teia Ross.

13. Getting Excited for Basketball to be Back

This week on the Pennalty Box, we talk about Penn football's win over Sacred Heart and preview the critical Ivy-matchup with Columbia on Friday (1:50), discuss other marquee games in college football and the woes of Carter Thompson's former school Florida State (11:40), we make picks on the biggest games of the week (especially Michigan vs. Wisconsin) (14:43), and this week's Hard-nosed Player of the Week goes to Mary Shin for her record-breaking round over fall break. Our special guest this week is associate copy editor Nadia Goldman.

12. Must-win matchup with Columbia

Three of The Daily Pennsylvanian’s most sports-crazed sportswriters, Marc Margolis, Sam Mitchell, and Carter Thompson, deliver hot takes and deep insights on everything Penn athletics and beyond. By reviewing the action from the past weekend and previewing upcoming match-ups, they put their sports knowledge, or lack thereof, to the test.

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