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Foster and Friends
Bud Foster, former Virginia Tech Defensive Coordinator, co-hosts a 45-minute show featuring some of the biggest names in sports and business.
Episodes
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Foster and Friends Vol 159 "Parity Party"
This week Bud and Mac breakdown the Florida State firing of football coach Mike Norvell. Also...Week 9 in college football could be one of the best "Parity…
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Foster and Friends Vol 158 Ricky Stokes, Assistant Commissioner, The Mac Conference
This week former Virginia Cavalier guard and long-time assistant and head college basketball coach Ricky Stokes joins Foster and Friends. Rick is the Senior…
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Foster and Friends Vol 157 John Engleberger
Bud and Mac catch up with one of the more popular Virginia Tech Hokie football players, John Engleberger. The former 49'er and Denver Bronco defensive end…
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Foster and Friends Vol 156 "The Titans"
Bud and Mac catch up with Donnie Simpson, a former Virginia Tech football player who "lived" the TC Williams, Herman Boone, Remember the Titans story. Donnie…
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Foster and Friends Vol 155 Jim Cavanaugh
This week Bud and Mac catch up with one of the most dedicated football coaches in the ACC and the state of Virginia. Jim Cavanaugh, who spent time at UVA…
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Foster and Friends Vol 154 "The Senator" Part 2
Bud's successful Lunch Pail Defense Foundation Golf Tournament and part 2 with the Senator, George Allen. A CFP discussion, and the weekend of college…
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Foster and Friends Vol 153 The Senator George Allen
With the Protect College Sports Act heading to the House of Representatives next month, former Virginia Governor and US Senator George Allen joins the program…
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Foster and Friends Vol 152 "Momentum"
This week, Bud and Mac re-cap the Texas-Ohio State classic and preview Virginia's and Virginia Tech's football weekends. Bud breaks down what "momentum" can…
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Foster and Friends Vol 151 Will Stewart
This week on Foster and Friends Bud and Mac welcome Will Stewart. Will is the owner and founder of Tech Sideline and the mutli-media operation for Virginia…
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Foster and Friends Vol 150 "Game Day with Ben Kunkel" of The College Sports Company
This week, Bud and Mac welcome the Vice-President of Media for the College Sports Company, Ben Kunkel. It's Game Day. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a…
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Foster and Friends Vol 149 "Take the 5th" w/attorney Brad Matthews
Wilmington, North Carolina attorney and Wake Forest alum Brad Mathews joins Bud and Mac. Brad is a sports enthusiast and produces his own website and sports…
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Foster and Friends Vol 148 No Comment with David Teel
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame member and one of the top writers and columnists in America, David Teel, joins Bud and Mac. It's time to make sense of the coaches…
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Foster and Friends Vol 147 Camp Fires
With college football training camps in full swing...Bud and Mac reflect on Bud's ACC Network appearance. Also...the press conferences are dominating the…
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Foster and Friends Vol 146 "The Lists"
This week Bud and Mac take a deep dive into college football including the Top 25, the best games, the most expensive rosters, and the top 5 tailgate drinks…
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Foster and Friends Vol 145 "The Summer Top 5"
Bud and Mac take a few minutes to reflect on the year's Top 5 Foster and Friends' podcasts. The year's best include the first woman of sailing who dated Ted…
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Foster and Friends Vol 144 Media Days
This week Bud and Mac break down the ACC Media Days, what to expect from Virginia Tech and Virginia...and a preview of the new Rolling Stones album, Foreign…
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Foster and Friends Vol 143 Cup Runneth Over
Following Bud and Mac's breakdown of the World Cup...the hosts dive into the history of the Eagles iconic song..."Hotel California." Welcome to Foster and…
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Foster and Friends Vol 142 Irish Eyes
This week Bud takes us inside his Irish vacation to the land of castles and Dublin pubs. Plus, Bud breaks down the Virginia Tech hire of Brian White as…
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Foster and Friends Vol 141 Chip Tarkenton
With Bud on vacation, Mac sits down with a radio and television legend...Chip Tarkenton. Chip has worked in the sports broadcasting industry for years…
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Foster and Friends Vol 140 Coach Speak
In this week's episode, Bud breaks down the Brendan Sorsby case and his decision to enter into the NFL supplemental draft. Also, we feature James Madison…
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Foster and Friends Vol 139 Sorsby Anyone?
This week Bud and Mac tackle the Brendan Sorsby story. The former Cincinnati and Indiana quarterback, who transferred to Texas Tech in the midst of a gambling…
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Foster and Friends Vol 138 Newsome and Stewart
In this episode, Bud pays tribute to a coaching friend who passed away...Curt Newsome. Also, Mac has a story to tell about Tony Stewart. The racing legend…
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Foster and Friends Vol 137 "16-24"
This week Bud and Mac tackle the debate on the College Football Playoff and possible future expansion to either 16 or 24 teams...as well as the death of NASCAR…
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Foster and Friends Vol 136 Bud Foster Unscripted Part 2
In part two of the series...Bud Foster breaks down the "Beamer Years" and how important Coach Beamer was to Virginia Tech, the football program and the state…
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Foster and Friends Vol 135 "Unscripted" Part 1 with Bud Foster
The conversation I have wanted to have for quite sometime. It's a one-on-one with Bud. This episode takes a deep dive into Bud Foster's football life...from…
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Foster and Friends Vol 134 "Have a Heart"
Bud and Mac dive into a very emotional story. An Orlando media personality and G-League play-by-play voice, 36-year old Nick Gryniewicz, experienced the joy of…
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Foster and Friends Vol 133 "Tangled Up in Red, White and Blue"
This week Bud and Mac cover UVA's and Virginia Tech's Spring Football weekends...plus a candid reflection with Pasha Palanker, the skydiver who avoided major…
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Foster and Friends Vol 132 "A Week Worth Remembering"
Bud and Mac reflect on one of the more memorable weeks in NCAA Tournament History. From the Michigan win to the "handshake controversy" with Geno Auriemma and…
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Foster and Friends Vol 131 "The Jackman" with Dax Holifield
Bud and Mac visit with former Virginia Tech linebacker Dax Holifield who's post football journey led him to be one of the leading members of the Hendrick…
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Foster and Friends Vol 130 Tournament Takes
From a crazy first week of the NCAA mens and women's tournaments, Bud and Mac break down the headlines. Foster and Friends also analyzes the "Chandler Morris…
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Foster and Friends Vol 129
It's NCAA Tournament time meaning several storylines always surface. Bud and Mac take a look at the 87th edition of March Madness featuring analyst Seth…
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Foster and Friends Vol 128 Dollars and Sense
Bud and Mac open the financial books in college athletics and the issues that are on the horizon. If you're a college sports fan...this is a must listen…
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Foster and Friends Vol 127 Gus Ramsey,
Bud and Mac visit with former ESPN Producer Gus Ramsey. Gus is currently Program Director with the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting at Full Saul University…
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Foster and Friends Vol 126 Dave Droschak
This week Bud and Mac catch up with an award winning sports journalist, Dave Droschak. Dave, a former UNC pitcher, is president of his own company and has…
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Foster and Friends Vol 125 The Return
This week Bud and Mac breakdown the unprecedented return of former Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry. After the James Franklin hire, Pry steps back…
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Foster and Friends Vol 124 Patsy Kenedy Bolling
Ms Bolling's story is one of sailing yachts, racing cars, and proving to the world women belong. Bud and Mac caught up with Patsy and let her re-live the night…
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Foster and Friends Vol 123 Tony Austin, PGA Merchandise Show
This week Mac visited the 73rd Annual PGA Merchandise Show...and Bud and Mac spoke with a North Florida PGA Hall of Famer and PGA rules official...Tony Austin…
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Foster and Friends Vol 122 "The CFP Final"
While Bud nurses his knee replacement surgery, he and Mac breakdown the CFP final game and Indiana Championship. The show features interviews, highlights, as…
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Foster and Friends Vol 121 Mike Elkins and Lauren Sisler
Author and ESPN Reporter Lauren Sisler sits in for Bud (knee surgery). Mac and Lauren visit with attorney Mike Elkins. (mlelawfirm.com). Mike is a labor and…
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Foster and Friends Vol 120 "The Poach"
Bud and Mac break down the issues of "poaching" players and coaches in college athletics. The episode includes Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari, Ole…
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Foster and Friends Vol 119 Jeff Urbano (former Bud Foster player)
Bud and Mac flash back to the days of Murray State when Bud was working for the Racers head coach, Frank Beamer. They mentored a defensive end named Jeff…
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Foster and Friends Vol 118 The Top 5 Podcasts of 2025
Bud and Mac have finished their 3rd year together producing Foster and Friends. The commercial radio and national podcast generated headlines throughout the…
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Foster and Friends Vol 117 Eliah Drinkwitz
As The College Football Playoff approaches, Bud and Mac share the thoughts of Missouri football coach Eliah Drinkwitz and the structure of the CFP, NIL, and…
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Foster and Friends Vol 116 The CFP Edition
Most everyone in sports media had an opinion. This week Bud and Mac break down the College Football Playoff and why the CFP needs to expand to 16 teams. This…
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Foster and Friends Vol 115 Billy Ray Mitchell
Bud and Mac welcome the co-founder of the Sons of Saturday podcast. Billy Ray Mitchell was an offensive guard for Virginia Tech from 2014-2016. He has now…
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Foster and Friends Vol 115 Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan (Raleigh)
Longtime sports radio personality Adam Gold joins Bud and Mac to discuss the ACC, the Belichick hire at UNC, and what's ahead for college athletics. Note: Adam…
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Foster and Friends Vol 114 The Franklin Hire
In a Foster and Friends Exclusive, Bud takes us inside the process of the Virginia Tech Football Search Committee and how the James Franklin "hire" developed…
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Foster and Friends Vol 113 Lauren Sisler, ESPN Journalsit
Bud and Mac are joined by Lauren Sisler, author, motivational speaker, and ESPN journalist and reporter. Lauren has written a book titled SHATTERPROOF. It's…
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Foster and Friends Vol 112 Jeff Lamp, Author and former NBA Champion
Former NBA star and Virginia All-American Jeff Lamp joins the show. Lamp spent 11 years in the NBA and won a Championship with the Lakers. Jeff's post career…
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Vol 111 Foster and Friends "The Buyout Bonanza"
Bud and Mac breakdown the college football buyouts, and the strategy of hiring and firing college football coaches. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a…
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Vol 110 Foster and Friends "Chapel Bill"
Bud and Mac assess the issues in Chapel Hill surrounding the North Carolina football program and head coach Bill Belichick. Hear from members of the media who…
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Foster and Friends Vol 109 The Search
Bud and Mac break down the "James Franklin firing" at Penn State and the Virginia Tech coaching search and the committee protocols. Welcome to Foster and…
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Foster and Friends Vol 108 Dr. Bob Rotella
This week Bud and Mac catch up with author and leading sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella. "Dr. Bob" goes inside an athletes process and confidence as well as…
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Foster and Friends Vol 107 The Budget
This week Bud Foster walks us through the 4-year plan of the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. The Tech Board of Visitors passed a $229.2 million dollar…
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Foster and Friends Vol 106 The Firing Frenzy
In this week's episode, Bud and Mac breakdown the current climate of college football and the mid-season changes at the top. Also, Mac introduces a new music…
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Foster and Friends Vol 105 Mike Burnop, Virginia Tech Sports Network
43-year broadcast veteran with the Virginia Tech Sports Network and Hokie Hall of Famer Mike Burnop joins the show. Mike outlines the story of the Brent Pry…
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Foster and Friends Vol 104 Nicole Briscoe, ESPN
ESPN anchor and television personality Nicole Briscoe joins Bud and Mac. Her lifelong journey and mission has been a successful one. From her early days at…
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Foster and Friends Vol 103 Tom Sherman, former UVA Assistant
Former Penn State quarterback and University of Virginia assistant Tom Sherman joins Bud and Mac. "Sherm" and Bud have a long relationship from the recruiting…
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Foster and Friends Vol 102 The Top Ten
Bud and Mac break down the "top ten" college football stories for 2025, previewing the new season. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud…
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Foster and Friends Vol 101 The Dog Days of Summer
Bud and Mac are joined by special friend and sponsor Dr. Scott Mann of Invision. Scott was the sailboat captain during Bud's vacation in the BVI's. Bud also…