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Spiders Sound Off
A college basketball podcast to connect, inform, and entertain fellow Richmond Spiders basketball and Atlantic 10 fans by offering passionate, fan-driven commentary and analysis.
Episodes
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Alisa Kresge on Richmond’s New-Look Women’s Basketball Team | Spiders Sound Off
Tom and Porter talk with Richmond women’s basketball coach Alisa Kresge as the Spiders prepare for the 2026–27 season. Kresge shares what she’s learning about…
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Chris Mooney on Richmond’s Identity, Defense & the Road to Opening Night
Coach Chris Mooney joins Tom and Porter with opening night just around the corner. He talks about what he learned from two tough road exhibitions, the Spiders’…
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A-10 Media Day: Preseason Picks, New Coaches & Richmond’s Outlook
Porter is back, and just in time for A-10 basketball. Tom and Porter break down the preseason awards and polls, including Richmond’s ninth-place ranking on the…
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JMU Scrimmage: A Defensive Wake-Up Call
Tom flies solo from Northern Virginia after Richmond’s 90–81 loss to JMU in the second scrimmage of the preseason. The final score made it look closer than it…
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Ten Good Minutes, Then Trouble: UVA Takeaways & JMU Preview
A 20–12 lead was fun. The rest? Not so much. Tom welcomes back Richmond alum and season ticket holder Rob Boyle to unpack the Spiders’ 96–53 scrimmage loss at…
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Richmond’s Rotation Taking Shape? Takeaways from the Tip-Off Reception
Who’s making a case for minutes as Richmond basketball approaches tip-off? Tom goes solo to recap the October 1 reception and men’s and women’s scrimmages…
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Inside Spiders Practice: Standouts, New Faces & A-10 Predictions
Two practices, plenty of new faces, and a season full of questions. Tom and Porter share their firsthand impressions of Richmond’s men’s and women’s basketball…
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Will Gipe, Part 2: Finding the Next Spiders—Recruiting & Freshmen Preview
Coach Will Gipe returns to tell Tom and Porter how Richmond finds, evaluates, and lands future Spiders. From discovering Chad Cook to reconnecting with Jaden…
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Inside Scheduling with Richmond Assistant Coach Will Gipe
Why can’t Richmond get more big-name opponents into the Robins Center? There’s a lot more to it than picking up the phone. Tom and Porter welcome Coach Will…
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“Just Wait Till This Year” — Ally Sweeney & Rayne Wright
Richmond women’s basketball players Ally Sweeney and Rayne Wright join Spiders Sound Off to take us inside a whirlwind offseason and preview a new era under…
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Can Analytics Predict Richmond Basketball’s Breakout? Inside Insight GM
Tom and Porter go inside the numbers with Ryan Carlson, co-creator of Insight GM, a new college basketball analytics platform designed to look forward instead…
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Bill Dooley: From Player to Coach, Inside Richmond Basketball's Golden Era
Bill Dooley has seen Richmond basketball from nearly every perspective imaginable—as a player, assistant coach, head coach, recruiter, alumnus and lifelong…
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Grant Golden: Heart Scare, COVID Heartbreak & Richmond’s Championship Redemption | Spiders Sound Off Ep. 42
Richmond basketball legend Grant Golden joins Spiders Sound Off for one of our most memorable conversations yet. Grant reflects on the incredible journey that…
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Working on Screens: Inside Richmond Women's Basketball Practice + Men's Schedule Breakdown
We got a look inside a University of Richmond women's basketball summer practice. What stood out? Which players caught our attention? How is Coach Kresge…
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Spiders Sound Off: From the Robins Center to Police Chief — Rick Edwards & Eric English on Basketball, Leadership, and Service
Two former Richmond Spiders. Two All-Conference players. Two Police Chiefs. This week on Spiders Sound Off, we welcome Chief Rick Edwards of the Richmond…
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Spiders Sound Off S2E3: A-10 Schedules, Portal Recruiting & Ranking Richmond’s Greatest International Players
Tom and Porter are back after a short break and dive into a wide range of Richmond basketball topics. 🏀 They reflect on their interviews with new women’s coach…
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Roster Reloaded: Chris Mooney on the Portal, NIL, and Why This Team Feels Different
Coach Chris Mooney returns to Spiders Sound Off for an in-depth conversation about Richmond basketball's massive offseason transformation. We dive into the…
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Season 2 Premiere: New Era, Same Standards — Coach Alisa Kresge Joins Spiders Sound Off
Season 2 tips off with a huge guest: Alisa Kresge, the new women’s basketball head coach. Coach Kresge joins us to talk about: Winning an NCAA Tournament game…
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Season 1 Finale: Making the NCAA's in 2027
Porter and Tom are back to wrap up Season 1 and tell you what it will take for us to make the NCAA tournament next season. Whether it happens or not is for…
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John O’Connor Reflects on 45 Years of Richmond Sports History
Richmond sports legend John O'Connor joins Spiders Sound Off for a conversation full of stories, memories, and perspective from nearly five decades covering…
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Deuce Simmons Interview + Alisa Kresge Welcome Reception | Richmond Basketball Update
Incoming Richmond freshman Deuce Simmons joins Spiders Sound Off to talk about his path from Kansas to the University of Richmond, winning a state…
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Spiders Sound Off: Special Lacrosse Spotlight | Connor Knight Interview + Richmond Basketball Portal Updates
On this episode of Spiders Sound Off, Tom goes solo and gives Richmond lacrosse the spotlight with senior goalie Connor Knight joining the show. They discuss…
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Tyler Cronin of 3 Bid League Talks Richmond Hoops, A-10 Portal Chaos & 2026-2027 Outlook
Tom and Porter are joined by Tyler Cronin from the 3 Bid League Podcast for a deep dive into Richmond basketball and the rapidly changing Atlantic 10…
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Alisa Kresge Era Begins at Richmond + Kaiser Transfer Reaction | Spiders Sound Off
The Richmond Spiders make a major move by hiring Alisa Kresge as the new women’s basketball head coach—and we break down why this could be a program-changing…
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Emergency Pod: Aaron Roussell Leaves Richmond for UVA | Coaching Search Begins
Emergency pod from Spiders Sound Off reacting to the breaking news that Richmond women’s basketball head coach Aaron Roussell is leaving for UVA. We break…
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UR Basketball Portal Breakdown: Who’s In, Who’s Out & What’s Next
The offseason is here, and the transfer portal is about to shake up Richmond basketball. In this episode of Spiders Sound Off, we break down the biggest…
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Richmond WBB’s Run Ends in Durham | Selection Sunday, Nebraska & What’s Next
Richmond WBB’s season comes to a close, and we’re breaking it all down. Tom and Porter recap the full journey—from the chaos of Selection Sunday to their trip…
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Richmond Women IN the NCAA Tournament! + Kenny Wood on what it takes to win in the NCAA tournament.
Richmond is headed to the NCAA Tournament!The Spiders women received their at-large bid on Selection Sunday and will face the Nebraska Cornhuskers women's…
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Darien Brothers on the Sweet 16 Run, the Legendary VCU Shot & Richmond Basketball Memories
Former Richmond sharpshooter Darien Brothers joins Spiders Sound Off to relive one of the greatest eras in Richmond basketball. Darien looks back on the 2011…
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Richmond Men's Hoops Meltdown, A-10 Problems & The Women’s Tournament Defeat
Tom and Porter break down a brutal weekend for Richmond basketball. The men jump out to a 38–8 lead against Duquesne… and still lose, raising tough questions…
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Maggie Doogan Makes History, Men’s Pillow Fight & Can Richmond Fix Its Offense? | Spider’s Sound Off
The Richmond women shine as Maggie Doogan becomes a two-time A-10 Player of the Year and Rachel earns first team honors again. We break down the women’s…
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Coach Aaron Roussell on Maggie Doogan’s 35, A-10 Tournament Prep & Richmond’s Rise | Spiders Sound Off
The Spiders are rolling into March. 🕷️ We sit down with Aaron Roussell, head coach of University of Richmond women’s basketball, after a big road win at Saint…
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Inside Richmond Basketball with Aiden Argabright | Spiders Sound Off
Freshman guard Aiden Argabright joins Spiders Sound Off to talk about his breakout season with University of Richmond men’s basketball. We cover: 🏀 His journey…
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Spider Dash, Spider Brews, Spiders Win
The Spiders are back in the win column — and in style. Tom and Porter recap a perfect weekend for Richmond Spiders basketball, starting with the Spider Dash…
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Travel Fatigue, Bad Announcers, and Hope
The Spiders went 0–3 this week, and Tom and Porter try to make sense of it all. They talk about why road travel may have drained the women’s offense, what…
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Swagger, Shot-Making & Spiders: Kendall Anthony joins Spiders Sound Off
This week on Spiders Sound Off, Tom and Porter welcome Richmond legend Kendall Anthony for a much-needed therapy session after the VCU loss. Kendall relives…
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Big Wins, Big Stakes, and a Valentine’s Day Showdown
The men's team is back in the win column, and we’ve got a lot to unpack. Tom and Porter break down the men’s statement win over George Mason — their best…
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Saved the Best for 44: Maggie Doogan Joins Spiders Sound Off
Episode 44 is for #44. 🕷️ Tom and Porter sit down with Richmond women’s basketball star Maggie Doogan for a special conversation about leadership, legacy, and…
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Some Things are Bigger than Basketball: A Conversation with Scott Ungerer
In this special interview episode, we sit down with Scott Ungerer to talk about his path to the University of Richmond, his playing days under John Beilein…
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Sweeney Takes Over at VCU, Men Hit Rock Bottom vs Davidson | Spiders Sound Off Ep. 42
The Spiders women stay red-hot with a physical road win at VCU as Ally Sweeney explodes for 27 points and the “Big Three” carry Richmond to another rivalry…
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Richmond vs VCU Breakdown + Women’s Statement Win Over Duquesne
The Spiders had a busy week in the Atlantic 10, and we break it all down. The women earn a big conference win over Duquesne, and we talk about what it means…
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Snowed Out & Slipping: Spiders Talk GW, Duquesne, VCU + Robby Robinson Interview
A winter storm cancels the Richmond women’s game at George Mason, while the Spiders’ men struggle again on the road at George Washington. Tom and Porter break…
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Inside Richmond Basketball with Chris Mooney: Leadership, Development & the New Era
Richmond men’s basketball head coach Chris Mooney joins Spider Sound Off for an in-depth conversation on leadership, player development, and navigating the new…
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Code Red at the Robins Center | Spiders Women Dominate VCU, Men Reset After St. Louis
A special Code Red Sunday at the Robins Center delivered one of the most memorable atmospheres in program history. The Richmond women blow out VCU in front of…
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Spiders Roll: Men & Women Win Big, Coach’s Show Stories, and a Massive St. Louis Test
The Spiders had a perfect week. We break down dominant wins by both the men and women, share behind-the-scenes stories from the Coach’s Show, and preview…
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48 Points. Three Overtimes. One Legend. Maggie Doogan Makes History
Maggie Doogan makes history. 48 points. Three overtimes. One unforgettable night at the Robins Center. Tom and Porter break down Doogan’s legendary performance…
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Richmond Spiders Sweep New York | Wins at St. Bonaventure & Fordham | A-10 Breakdown – Ep. 35
The Richmond Spiders sweep New York as the men win at St. Bonaventure and the women battle past Fordham. Tom and Porter break down key performances, coaching…
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Episode 34: Spiders Bounce Back with Road Wins | A-10 Breakdown & NY Doubleheader
Richmond responds the right way with two hard-earned road wins in New York, and we break down what they mean for both programs. On the men’s side, the Spiders…
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Episode 33: Rhode Island & GW Reality Check
Richmond basketball ends the year with two tough losses, and Spiders Sound Off doesn’t sugarcoat it. Tom and Porter break down the women’s road loss at Rhode…
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Episode 32: Non-Conference Ends with a Bang—and a Bruise | Richmond Basketball Podcast
The Spiders wrap up non-conference play with two very different performances. The women deliver a statement win over Penn State, showcasing elite preparation…
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Episode 31: Richmond Basketball Holiday Wrap: Men Bounce Back & the Henrico Center Holiday Classic
In this holiday episode of Spiders Sound Off, Tom and Porter break down a get-right win for the Richmond men over The Citadel, highlighting improved ball…
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Episode 30: Inconceivable! Misery at Elon, Women Have Fun Storming the Castle & A-10 Grades
Inconceivable! This episode turns into a full Rob Reiner Fest to frame a deep dive into Richmond’s turnover-plagued loss at Elon, spotlight the women’s…
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Episode 29: Richmond Basketball Is Rolling: Liberty Road Win + Southern Illinois OT Drama.
Richmond basketball is rolling. The Spiders deliver a statement weekend with a dominant road win at Liberty and a gritty overtime victory over Southern…
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Episode 28: Interview with Jim Merritt plus Richmond Spiders Preview: Liberty Women’s Test, Southern Illinois Men’s Matchup.
Episode 28 of Spiders Sound Off brings a packed show featuring an in-depth conversation with Jim Merritt, Associate Athletics Director for Basketball…
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Episode 27: The Men Showed Up — the Mascots Sure Didn’t
On today’s episode of Spiders Sound Off, Tom and Porter return to Henrico Studios on a tough Sunday after the women’s team takes a rare home loss to Fairfield…
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Episode 26: The Belmont Bomb & The Birthday Boy
Tom and Porter return for a midweek Spiders Sound Off to celebrate a massive stretch for both programs. The guys recap the men’s statement road win at Belmont…
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Episode 25: Half Feast, Half Famine
The Spiders head into the holiday stretch with a perfectly uneven weekend: both the men and women split their Thanksgiving trips, showing flashes of brilliance…
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Episode 24: Tourney Preview Special
In this Thanksgiving special, Tom and Porter break down Richmond’s men’s and women’s tournament week — the guys heading to Orlando for the Terry’s Chocolate…
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Episode 23: Spiders stay undefeated at home
On Taylor Swift night, the Spiders women “shake it off” after a sluggish first half and, with a deep breath in the huddle (courtesy of Maggie), remember that…
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Episode 22: You Belong With Me (At the Robins Center)
Tom and Porter break down a dominant week in the Robins Center. The women rolled past Temple behind Maggie Dugan’s spectacular 31–14–9 performance, one of the…