Purdue
Type: Organization
As of November 2026, Purdue has been mentioned in one podcast episode on New Heights (Feb 2026). Establishes Brees' origin story as a former walk-on quarterback, reinforcing the 'walk-on to Hall of Famer' arc.
Purdue University is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system, which also includes Purdue University in Indianapolis as an ongoing expansion of the West Lafayette campus. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture; the first classes were held on September 16, 1874.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on New Heights |
| Industry | Higher education |
| Headquarters | West Lafayette, Indiana, United States |
| Website | purdue.edu |
Who talks about Purdue on podcasts?
Purdue came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on New Heights.
What is Purdue mentioned alongside?
Purdue is most often mentioned alongside Drew Brees, Philip Rivers and Jessica Nix.
Affiliated with: Drew Brees
Mentioned together: Philip Rivers, Jessica Nix, George W. Bush, NFL Films, New Orleans, Doug Flutie, Luke Kuechly, Hall of Fame, Steve Graham, Pro Bowl