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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 40 Matt Schaub
Former NFL quarterback Matt Schaub joins Bud and Mac. Matt is a 17-year veteran of the NFL having played for the Falcons (twice), the Houston Texans, the…
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Foster and Friends Vol 39 Gary McCann
Long time ACC Sportswriter and author Gary McCann joins Bud and Mac. The trio takes a "memory" trip down Tobacco Road and predicts the future of college sports…
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Foster and Friends Vol 38 Cornell Brown
This week Bud and Mac visit with former NFL linebacker and Virginia Tech All American Cornell Brown. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud…
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Foster and Friends Vol 37 Taylor Tannenbaum
Bud and Mac catch up with ESPN's and ACC Network's Taylor Tannenbaum. This outstanding television and media personality has quickly become the face of the ACC…
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Foster and Friends Vol 36 The Coaching Carousel
Mac and Bud break down the college and professional football coaching carousel that always happens this time of year. From McCarthy and Saban to Belichick and…
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Foster and Friends Vol 35 "2023 Final"
Bud and Mac take a deep dive into the upcoming CFP Playoffs and the best moment of 2023 on the Foster and Friends Podcast. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send…
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Foster and Friends Vol 34 Christina Daves, author, keynote speaker, and inventor
In this episode, Bud and Mac discuss college bowl games and welcome author, keynote speaker, and inventor Christina Daves from PR for Anyone. Welcome to Foster…
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Foster and Friends Vol 33 Author Katie Lever
Ms. Katie Lever is a former Division 1 athlete and current doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin where she studies NCAA discourse and policy…
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Foster and Friends Vol 32-Ben Sutton, Founder and Chairman of Teall Capital.
Over the past twenty years, Ben Sutton is one of the most powerful people in college sports. Ben changed the way the sports marketing field did business with…
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Foster and Friends Vol 31-Virginia Tech Track and Field Coach Dave Cianelli
One of the sports top experts on coaching and leadership, Dave Cianelli from Virginia Tech, talks with Bud and Mac about the success he has had in Blacksburg…
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Foster and Friends Vol 30-Expectations vs Appreciation with Bud Foster
Former award winning defensive coordinator Bud Foster discusses college football and "expectations versus appreciation." Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us…
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Foster and Friends Vol 29-Michael Dixon (awfulannouncing.com)
Michael Dixon is the senior editor for awfulannouncing.com and thecomeback.com. Mr. Dixon takes us inside the content generated by both websites and the…
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Foster and Friends Vol 28 Corey Moore
Former defensive end Corey Moore is one of the best to ever play college football. The former Virginia Tech Hokie will be inducted into the College Football…
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Foster and Friends Vol 27 Alan Schmadtke, Author
Alan Schmadtke is a former sports and investigative journalist with the Orlando Sentinel. He has become a very successful crime novelist. His first book, Dead…
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Foster and Friends Vol 26 Chris Long, former NFL great.
Chris Long won two Super Bowl Rings with two different teams in back-to-back seasons. (Patriots and Eagles). The former Walter Payton Man of the Year in the…
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Foster and Friends Volume 25 Mike Young, Virginia Tech
Bud and Mac visit with the head basketball coach of Virginia Tech, Mike Young. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to…
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Foster and Friends Vol 24 Pete Thamel of ESPN
Senior Editor and College Insider Pete Thamel joins Bud and Mac. The topic? College realignment and the future of college athletics. Welcome to Foster and…
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Foster and Friends Vol 23 Sonya Curry
Educator, author, and the first lady of the NBA. Ms Curry is the mother of 3 terrific children, Sydel Curry, and the NBA's Seth and Stephen Curry. Hear her…
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Foster and Friends Vol 22 Kris Budden, ESPN
Bud and Mac welcome ESPN Reporter Kris Budden. Kris discusses her position with the sports network, female reporters in the industry, and how her job and…
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Foster and Friends Vol 21-Chip Tarkenton
Longtime television sports personality Chip Tarkenton joins Bud and Mac. Chip is the nephew of legendary Vikings quarterback Frank Tarkenton. Chip has…
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Foster and Friends Vol 20-Barry Weinberg, MLB Athletic Trainer
Former Major League athletic trainer Barry Weinberg joins Bud and Mac. From his days with the A's, Cardinals and Yankees to his new book: "Eating My Way…
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Foster and Friends Vol 19-Senator George Allen, Virginia
Former Senator and Governor from the Commonwealth of Virginia George Allen joins Bud and Mac. The Senator covers everything from his playing days at UVA to the…
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Foster and Friends Vol 18-Richmond Times Dispatch Journalist
For over 40 years, David Teel has covered sports in the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond. He is a 13-time Sportswriter of the Year in Virginia and Virginia…
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Foster and Friends Vol 17-NASCAR's Jeb Burton plus a Terry Holland Salute
This week, Bud and Mac visit with one of the stars of NASCAR and Xfinity Series, Jeb Burton. Plus we salute the late Terry Holland, former Virginia Basketball…
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Foster and Friends Vol 16 Aaron Rouse
Bud and Mac visit with former NFL and Virginia Tech linebacker Aaron Rouse. He is now a State Senator in Virginia, representing the 7th District. Welcome to…
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Foster and Friends Vol 15 Don Majkowski
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Don Majkowski joins Bud and Mac. The "Majik Man" discusses his career and how a severe injury launched the football life…
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Foster and Friends Vol 14-The Transfer Portal and an Augusta Preview
PGA Rules official and long time PGA professional, Tony Austin joins Bud and Mac. It's a preview and analysis of the 87th Masters Championship in Augusta…
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Foster and Friends Vol 13-Brooks and Lantz
Bud and Mac showcase Virginia Tech women's basketball coach Kenny Brooks as well as the career of former defensive coordinator Rick Lantz. Rick's son, Terry…
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Foster and Friends Vol 12 Coach Charlie Weis
Former college and professional coach Charlie Weis is our guest this week. Charlie covers the keys to winning, his days with the Patriots and Tom Brady, and…
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Foster and Friends Vol 10 Ronde Barber
Former Tampa Bay defensive back Ronde Barber celebrates his Hall of Fame Induction with Bud and Mac Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud…
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Foster and Friends Vol 9 Ron Prince
Former college and professional football coach Ron Prince breaks down his career and the expectations of the NFL player. Prince was the head coach at K-State…
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Foster and Friends Vol 8 Ralph Gilles
Bud and Mac visit with one of the world’s foremost automotive designers…Ralph Gilles of Chrysler. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud…
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Foster and Friends Vol 6 Fontel Mines
Virginia Tech assistant football coach Fontel Mines discusses his football career as well as his climb to one of the top recruiting assistants in the business…
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Foster and Friends Vol 5 Bruce Arians
Join Bud Foster, his co-host Mac McDonald, and their guest..former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text…