The Lions Den: Ep. 1 | Penn State Football Players Talk 2023 Expectations, Fall Camp Takeaways & Season Outlook

The Lions Den

Aeneas Hawkins, Nick Dawkins, and Jerry Cross have teamed up with State Media to bring you the first-ever, player-led Penn State Football podcast. With The Lions Den Podcast, you'll get an exclusive look into the world of Penn State Football, straight from the source. Each episode will break down the action on the field, feature interviews with current Penn State players, and provide an unparalleled look into the life of a Penn State football player.

Episode 1 of The Lions Den covers:

• Why Aeneas, Nick, and Jerry started the podcast + their partnership with Mercury

• Biggest takeaways from fall camp

• What to expect from the TE Room and the D-Line

• Why Kalen King is that guy

• How the team is handling the hype and expectations

And more!

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The Lions Den Podcast is co-hosted by former Nittany Lion Aeneas Hawkins and current players Nick Dawkins and Jerry Cross. The show is presented by the Mercury Podcast Network.

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

00:50-Jerry Cross

03:02-Nick Dawkins

04:00-Aeneas Hawkins

07:44-Starting The Podcast

10:37-Reflecting On Fall Camp

12:49-Offseason Standouts

14:15-2023 Expectations

16:58-Best Moments From The Offseason

19:21-Chuck Losey

22:30-D-Line

24:55-Kalen King

27:04-TE Room & Ty Howle

29:27-Penn State Family & Texas Roadhouse