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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 100 Mike London, Head Football Coach, William and Mary
Coach London is one of the most genuine and trusted football coaches in the country...and he wins. While Bud finishes his vacation, Mac catches up with an "ol'…
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Foster and Friends Vol 99 The Mental Side
Bud and Mac pay tribute to PGA 4-time Major winner Scottie Scheffler, Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, and South Carolina Football Coach Shane Beamer. Enjoy…
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Foster and Friends Vol 98 From the Podium
Bud and Mac breakdown the SEC Football Media Days, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle's winning mindset, and the growth of South Carolina football coach, Shane Beamer…
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Vol 97 Foster and Friends "Summer Wind"
Bud and Mac address the "changing winds" of college athletics with athletic directors Whit Babcock of Virginia Tech and Carla Williams of Virginia. Also, we…
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Foster and Friends Vol 96 The College General Managers
Bud and Mac breakdown the "hottest" position in college sports...the General Manager. Insights from UNC GM Mike Lombardi as well as USC GM Jim Bowden. Welcome…
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Vol 95 Foster and Friends David Teel, Hall of Fame Writer
Hall of Fame Writer from the state of Virginia, David Teel joins Bud and Mac. David breaks down this weeks House Settlement payments and the future of college…
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Vol 94 Foster and Friends With Sean Singletary
Bud and Mac catch up with one of the premier point guards in the ACC, Sean Singletary. Sean is one of three University of Virginia basketball players to earn…
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Vol 93 Foster and Friends "The House Case"
Bud and Mac, with the help of Jay Bilas and Pete Thamel, break down the House Settlement Case and the college athletics revenue share. The new College Sports…
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Foster and Friends Vol 92 House Settlement II with Chet Culver (Part 2)
The Former Governor of Iowa, Chet Culver returns to Foster and Friends to provide an update on the upcoming House Settlement Case with the NCAA and college…
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Foster and Friends Vol 91 Ryan Odom, UVA Head Basketball Coach
The University of Virginia's 13th head basketball coach, Ryan Odom, joins Bud and Mac this week. Ryan accepted the position in March of this year. Welcome to…
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Foster and Friends Vol 90 Wayne Schuchts, Former UVA QB
In this episode, former University of Virginia quarterback, Wayne Schuchts, joins Bud and Mac. Wayne led the Cavs in 1983 during coach George Welsh's Cavalier…
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Foster and Friends Vol 89 Chet Culver and Craig Bohl
This week Bud and Mac visited with the former Governor of Iowa and Lobbyist Chet Culver. They are joined by American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)…
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Foster and Friends Vol 88 The Virginia Tech Spring Football Weekend
Join Mac and Bud as Foster and Friends goes live from one of their sponsors, the River City Distillery. They were joined by Drs Scott and Becky Mann of…
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Foster and Friends Vol 87 Al Coleman
Long-time and legendary Richmond broadcaster Al Coleman retired from his sports talk show last month. It ended 33 years of excellence and produced a truckload…
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Foster and Friends Vol 86 Robby Robinson, VCU
Robby Robinson is Virginia Commonwealth University's Director of Business Development and the play by play voice of the Rams. Robby has been associated with…
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Foster and Friends Vol 85 Ira Schoffel
In this weeks podcast, Ira Schoffel, managing editor of Warchant.com, joins the show to break down the ACC Settlement between Florida State, Clemson and the…
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Foster and Friends Vol 84 Darryl Tapp
Washington Commanders Defensive Line Coach and Virginia Tech Hall of Famer Darryl Tapp joins Bud and Mac for an inside look at the NFL. Darryl has learned…
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Foster and Friends Vol 83 Ann Holland
Ms Ann Holland was the "First Lady" of Virginia Basketball for many years. Her husband, Terry, coached the game at UVA for 16 years after a 5-year stint at…
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Foster and Friends Vol 82 Eli Gold
One of the most iconic and well received broadcasters of our time, Eli Gold visits with Mac and Bud about life, sportscasting, and 36 years as "The Voice of…
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Foster and Friends Vol 81 Billy Wagner
As one of the greatest relief pitchers in the Majors, Billy Wagner was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame last week. He currently coaches high school baseball at…
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Foster and Friends Vol 80 Rusty LaRue
Rusty Larue is a Wake Forest legend. He played three sports for the Demon Deacons. He logged time in professional basketball in the NBA and in Europe. Rusty…
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Foster and Friends Vol 79 Heath Miller
Bud and Mac catch up with one of the great NFL tight ends, the Steelers Heath Miller. Heath is in Pittsburgh's Hall of Honor, and is now coaching high school…
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Foster and Friends Vol 78 Bud's Team Identity
Former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster and Mac break down Bud's "return to the booth" for the Dukes' Mayo Bowl. In this episode the boys also…
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Foster and Friends Vol 77 The Year in Review 2024 with Bud and Mac
From legendary golfer Curtis Strange, racing legend Tony Stewart, and former Hokie Michael Vick, 2024 was a terrific year for the show. Bud and Mac look back…
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Foster and Friends Vol 76 Lo Davis, Executive Director Cav Futures
The Executive Director of Cav Futures, Lo Davis, joins Bud and Mac to discuss the University of Virginia NIL initiative and the issues of dealing with agents…
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Foster and Friends, Vol 75 Gretchen Walsh
Former NFL Super Bowl champ Chris Long, Virginia Tech's GM Kelly Woolwine, and UVA All-American Gretchen Walsh are featured. Mac co-hosts with former UVA…
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Foster and Friends Vol 74 The CFP and Whit Babcock
This week Bud and Mac break down the College Football Playoff. Foster and Friends also features Whit Babcock, Virginia Tech Athletic Director discussing the…
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Foster and Friends Vol 73 Nick Cullen
Former Virginia Tech wide receiver and Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, Nick Cullen, joins the program. Bud, Mac, and Nick focus on the Hokies and Cavaliers…
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Foster and Friends Vol 72 Caitlin Clark
This week Bud and Mac break down the CFP and SMU Football. They also feature the WNBA Rookie of the Year and her appearance at the Annika Driven by Gainbridge…
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Vol 71 Foster and Friends "Coach Speak"
Bud and Mac discuss the first reveal of the College Football Playoff Bracket, the magic of Indiana's coach Curt Cignetti, and how important "coach speaK" can…
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Foster and Friends Vol 70 Curtis Strange
Former Wake Forest and PGA Tour golfer, Curtis Strange, joins Bud and Mac to discuss NCAA issues, the PGA Tour, his two US Opens, and why he likes to fish with…
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Foster and Friends Vol 69 Jim Hobgood, UVA Basketball
Former UVA basketball star and radio network analyst joins Bud and Mac. The crew breaks down UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett's decision to resign from his…
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Foster and Friends Vol 68 Duke Edsall
One of the great college basketball officials, Duke Edsall stops by the show to visit with Bud and Mac regarding the effects of the transfer portal on schools…
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Foster and Friends Vol 67 Dr. Jerry Gaines
Bud and Mac visit with one of the world's most inspirational people. Dr. Jerry Gaines is the first black athlete to be inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports…
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Foster and Friends Vol 66 Jonathan Anderson, Lake Mary Little League Manager
Following the Lake Mary, Florida Little League World Championship, Bud and Mac caught up with manager and coach Jonathan Anderson. Jonathan explains why it was…
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Foster and Friends Vol 65 Mark Byington, Vanderbilt University
Salem, Virginia native and former James Madison basketball coach Mark Byington is in his first year as head coach at Vanderbilt University. Coach Byington…
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Foster and Friends Vol 64 Mike Harris of "The Athletic"
Long time sportswriter and managing editor Mike Harris joins Bud and Mac. Mike is currently the Managing Director, Universal Desk, The Athletic. Welcome to…
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Foster and Friends Vol 63 The Week 1 College FB Re-cap
Bud and Mac break down Week 1 of the college football season with analysis, comments from the coaches and press conference insights. Welcome to Foster and…
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Foster and Friends Vol 62 Jim Druckenmiller
Former Virginia Tech and San Francisco 49'ers quarterback Jim Druckenmiller joins the podcast. "Druck" was instrumental in putting the Hokie football program…
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Vol 61 Foster and Friends Beth O'Connor Baker, Swim Coach and All-American
Bud and Mac visit with Beth O'Connor Baker, American University assistant swim coach. Beth was a 10-time All-American swimmer at the University of Virginia…
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Foster and Friends Vol 60 Charles Cosmato, River City Distillery
Owner and Master Distiller Charles Cosmato of River City Distillery joins Bud and Mac to discuss his new venture. Charles is supporting Bud's Lunch Pail…
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Foster and Friends Vol 59 Author Ron Peterson, Jr.
Ron Peterson, Jr is a local and "best-selling" author from Virginia's New River Valley. His award winning work in true life crime non-fiction has captured…
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Foster and Friends Vol 58 Training Camp
Bud returns from vacation to breakdown the headlines with Mac as college football training camps open around the country. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send…
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Foster and Friends Vol 57 Ahmad Hawkins, former UVA Wide Receiver
Former University of Virginia wide receiver Ahmad Hawkins joins Bud and Mac remembering his legendary catch against Virginia Tech in 1998. Ahmad is now…
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Foster and Friends Vol 56 Mark Condron, Senior Producer-Olympics
Emmy award winner Mark Condron will be working his 10th Olympic games. Mark works as senior producer for NBC during the network's Olympic coverage. He has also…
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Foster and Friends Vol 55 Bimbo Coles (NBA star and former Virginia Tech Player)
He is a hall of famer and had his number retired at Virginia Tech. One of the grittiest players ever in the NBA, Bimbo Coles shared his thoughts on basketball…
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Foster and Friends Vol 54-Shawn Moore (former Virginia Quarterback)
Former Virginia All-ACC and All-American quarterback Shawn Moore joins the program. Shawn led the Cavaliers to a number one ranking in 1990 and is one of the…
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Foster and Friends Vol 53 Will Driscoll, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
In a return appearance, Will Driscoll of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame meets with Bud and Mac to discuss the Hall's initiatives in the state of Virginia as…
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Foster and Friends Vol 52 The Summer Playlist
Bud and Mac take a summer break and prepare you for your summer playlist, and the music you will need at the beach, the pool, the picnic...and maybe for the…
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Foster and Friends Vol 51 Gary Hahn, North Carolina State Voice
After 34 years as Voice of the North Carolina State Wolfpack, Gary Hahn retired. He is one of only four radio play-by-play guys for the Pack's radio network…
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Foster and Friends Vol 50 Wood Selig, AD Old Dominion
While Bud is on vacation, Mac and co-host Gordie Hershiser catch up with Old Dominion Athletic Director Wood Selig. ODU is now a member of the Sun Belt…
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Foster and Friends Volume 49 John Freeman, "Voice of the Virginia Cavaliers"
Bud is on vacation. Sitting in is Gordie Hershiser, former baseball pitcher for the University of Alabama, former television sportscaster and course director…
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Foster and Friends Vol 48 Racing Legend Tony Stewart
Four-time NASCAR Cup Champion Tony Stewart joins Bud and Mac discussing his career and his love for competition and speed. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send…
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Foster and Friends Vol 47 Michael Vick
Bud and Mac sit down with former Virginia Tech and NFL quarterback Michael Vick. Michael was attending the Hokies' spring football game. Welcome to Foster and…
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Foster and Friends Vol 46 Jim Hobgood, former UVA Cavalier
In the early 70's, Jim Hobgood changed the way Virginia Basketball was perceived. "Hobo" sits down with Bud and Mac to discuss the history and the current…
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Foster and Friends Vol 45 Tremaine Edmunds
Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds visit with Bud and Mac about family and the business of the NFL. Tremaine is one of the three "Edmunds brothers" who…
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Foster and Friends Vol 44 Terrell Edmunds
Former Virginia Tech defensive back turned NFL safety joins Bud and Mac to discuss the business of football and how much family means to him. Welcome to Foster…
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Foster and Friends Vol 43 Author Ward Clayton
Bud and Mac visit with author and golf historian Ward Clayton. Ward has released his new book, "The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National." Welcome to Foster…
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Foster and Friends Vol 42 Will Driscoll, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Will Driscoll joins Bud and Mac to discuss the Hall's mission and the new class to be inducted in April…
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Foster and Friends Vol 41 Mike London
Bud and Mac visit with one of the most inspirational college football coaches in the country, Mike London. Mike is currently the head coach of William and…