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Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Sons of Saturday is a Virginia Tech Podcast focused on Hokies Athletics and campus life. Featuring exclusive interviews, game previews and analysis, and conversations about life in the Tech community both on and off campus. A podcast for Hokies, by Hokies.
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- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
The Save College Sports Act COULD be on to Something! | VT Kickoff times + Game Superlatives
Coach Holmes and BRM react to the bipartisan legislation brought forward by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell. The "Save College Sports Act" takes aim at some of the…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
9 Wins or Less! | NC State's Pre-Season Vibe Check + MDW Classic War Movies and Best Castaway Tunes
NC State graduate, Craig Nance, joins the show to take a look back at the Wolfpack's 2025 season and look at where the vibe of the fanbase lies as we turn the…
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Another HUGE Commitment Lands Virginia Tech in the Top-15 for the 2027 Recruiting Class
Texas running back Javian Jones-Priest, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech today over the likes of Oregon, Florida, Oklahoma State, and more. This moved…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech Lands Top-10 Quarterback Commitment | Hokies Stay RED HOT on the Trail
Tabor Academy (MA) Quarterback, Peter Bourque, announced his commitment to the Hokies over Georgia. This addition catapults Virginia Tech to the 16th-ranked…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
David Pollack on the Future of College Football, the Importance of Faith, and Making Every Day Count
College Football LEGEND, David Pollack joins the show to share his journey through adversity, insights on college football, and the importance of faith…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia Tech's Recruiting Class LEAPS into the Top-20 | Whit Babcock's Legacy | Best Tailgate Beer
Coach Holmes and BRM dive into the Hokies' latest recruiting surge to jump up to 17th nationally per 247 Sports. We also look into James Franklin and company's…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
James Franklin and Hokie History | Wacky ACC Roadtrips | Expanded Playoff and March Madness
Pat and BRM look at James Franklin's approach to pay homage to Hokie History in the Set in Stone series. We also react to the two ACC international games on…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Seconds From Disaster at Lane Stadium — A Hero’s Story | Pasha Palanker
After a near-death crash above Lane Stadium, Pasha Palanker shares the account of parachuting into Lane Stadium for the Virginia Tech Spring Game, which…
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Recapping James Franklin's First Spring Ball at Virginia Tech | Boots on the Ground Podcast
It’s been a busy spring for the Hokies, and Ryan Castle has been there for all of it! Ryan breaks down everything he’s seen and heard from practice and the…
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Masters Week Update + NRV Business Spotlight: Munro Byrd
BRM and Pat catch up on Virginia Tech's biggest storylines ahead of the Spring Game. Hokie Hoops portal news, Spring Practice rumblings, and some other random…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesTop Rated Defensive Back, Austin Barrett's Recruitment and Recent Virginia Tech Visit
BRM catches up with class of 2027 standout, Austin Barrett, to break down his recruitment and recent visit to Virginia Tech. Austin is a 6-1 defensive back out…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesState Of The Program: Virginia Tech Men's Basketball | Hokie Hoops
Despite improved talent and higher expectations, the #Hokies finished the 2025–2026 season at 19–13, ultimately falling short of the NCAA Tournament once…
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Inside FOIAball: How One Guy Is Uncovering College Football's Craziest and Darkest Secrets
FOIAball is one of the most fascinating publications in college football — using public records to uncover what’s really happening behind the scenes. In this…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesVirginia Tech Women Ready for First-Round Fight vs. Oregon - NCAA Tournament Preview | Hokie Hoops
Megan Duffy's Virginia Tech squad heads into the NCAA Tournament as a 9-seed facing a tough matchup against Oregon. The Ducks can really shoot the ball, which…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesJames Franklin's Impact on the Virginia Tech Athletic Department + Football 101
We break down the impact that James Franklin has had on the entire Virginia Tech athletic department in his first few months on the job. We also touch on the…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesLadies Hold On to Beat UVA, Headed to the Dance - Men on Life Support After UNC Loss | Hokie Hoops
Ed, Pete, and Mike are back to recap the latest from the hardwood. The Hokie women did the heavy lifting this weekend, grabbing a huge victory on the road over…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesA weekend full of wins for the Hokies + Sons of She said YES!
BRM and Ed share their 24-ish hour trip to Blacksburg, which included a double-digit win for MBB + an ACC Championship on the mat. The fellas also share some…
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Handing Out "The Town" Awards for the 2025-26 College Football Season
The 2010 film The Town, directed by Ben Affleck, is a favorite of the podcast crew. Taking some inspiration from Bill Simmons and The Ringer’s podcast The…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesHokies Tournament Hopes Get MAJOR Boost After Q1 Win at Clemson | Hokie Hoops
Mike Young does it again! Just when you think the team is starting to look dead in the water, he pulls out a giant upset. With a third Q1 win in their back…
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The Truth About Buzz Williams | Can he win at Maryland?
When Buzz Williams took over the Maryland Basketball job following Kevin Willard's messy departure, we shared 2 predictions with Terrapin fans. 1. Buzz is the…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Let there be LED's, HVAC, and Bad Bunny
BRM and Pat catch up on all the Hokie headlines + bid a farewell to the football season recapping a (pretty awful) Super Bowl product.
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James Franklin's Virginia Tech Staff is complete!
BRM and Coach Holmes break down Coach Franklin's first staff at Virginia Tech. We look into backgrounds, recruiting ties, and much more. Presser Reactions…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesReactions Following Virginia Tech's Historic Football Staff Presser
Virginia Tech finally announced its full coaching staff, which includes former Hokies head coach Brent Pry. Coach Franklin was joined by all 3 coordinators for…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesDuke Flexes in Cassell - Neo's Slump - Best Lineups, Johnson Back, NC State Preview | Hokie Hoops
Ed and Pete recap the Hokies loss to Duke. Mike Young's team couldn't overcome a poor shooting performance against one of the best teams in the country. Up…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesAnother Late-Game Scare, but Hokies Survive vs. GT, Cameron Boozer and Duke Up Next | Hokie Hoops
Ed, Pete, and Mike try to make sense of yet another blown lead in the final minutes of a game.The guys offer their thoughts on what might be going on, and dive…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesBreaking down the Hokies 2026 schedule | Can the Hokies turn some heads this fall?
In year one of the James Franklin era, the Hokies' schedule finishes 5 of the top 6 teams in the league, AND Clemson! The Hokies will have some potential…
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James Franklin's Offensive Scheme | Hokie Hitter Chalk Talk
BRM and Coach Holmes dive into the James Franklin offense from his time at Maryland and look at some of his basic run and pass concepts that will give the…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
A Hokie Rollercoaster on the Hardwood: Life on the Bubble with Krabs from Bookit Sports
A day after the Hokies W in Syracuse, BRM catches up with Krabs from bookitsports to discuss the wild life of this Hokie Hoops squad living on the edge. We…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesHokies Whip Notre Dame, Rebound from Brutal Loss to SMU | Hokie Hoops
Ed, Pete, and Mike are back to recap another eventful week in Tech basketball. Mike Young had his guys focused and ready to go after a tough road loss to SMU.
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Ethan Grunkemeyer is FINALLY a Hokie! | Virginia Tech Portal Updates
James Franklin continues to bring in talent from the transfer portal, and the addition of Penn State QB Ethan Grunkemeyer might be the best get yet. Tech still…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesVT Men Survive vs. Cal - Another Nail-Biter for a Team Living on the Bubble | Hokie Hoops
Sam Jessee joins Ed and Pete to talk about the last couple men's basketball games. It seems as if every ACC game is going to come down to the wire for the…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
A TOP-3 CLASS FOR THE HOKIES | Virginia Tech Portal Updates
The Hokies' portal class now sits at 20 incoming players for James Franklin's 2026 team. Tech also finds itself in the top three nationally for portal…
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A Top-10 Portal class for the Hokies in James Franklin's first year
Last season, Virginia Tech had the 33rd-ranked portal class in the Country, sandwiched between Oregon State and Maryland. This year, the Hokies are firmly in…
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James Franklin continues to cook in the portal + Hokie Resolutions
BRM and Pat shake off the Holiday haze by recapping the latest happenings in the transfer portal for the Hokies, plus a rundown of what we need to keep and be…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
UVA win and Wake Forest Heartbreaker | Hokie Hoops
Ed and BRM recap the Hokies' 3-overtime win over the Cavaliers and a heartbreaking loss to the Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem. Can Virginia Tech get back to…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesNYE Hardwood Clash: Virginia Tech vs. UVA Preview - Hokies Limping into ACC Play | Hokie Hoops
Pete and Mike are back to get you prepped for ACC play. The Hokies take on Virginia on the eve of 2026. Unfortunately, the injury bug has bit Mike Young's…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Generational Wrestling Prospect, Bo Bassett's Next Chapter at Virginia Tech
One of the top wrestling prospects in America, Bo Bassett boasts a 126-0 record in his Bishop McCort career. He is the first wrestler ever to win the Super 32…
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James Franklin's Virginia Tech Staff is LOADED
BRM and Coach Holmes do a deep dive on the Virginia Tech football staff, which is almost complete. From newcomers, national wave makers, and up-and-comers…
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A year in review for the Hokies! | Company Christmas Party Podcast
The gang is all together for a look back at all the good, bad, and ugly that 2025 brought us. From the Metallica concert, highs and lows of football, and…
Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech HokiesNeo Drops a 30-piece! Hansberry Stuffs the Stat Sheet, Hokies Move to 9-2 | Hokie Hoops
Ed, Pete, and Mike were fresh off the Western Carolina win for the Hokies for this one. Amani dominated the first half, Neo dominated the second, and Tech got…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Reacting to Brent Pry's Return to VT as Defensive Coordinator
BRM shares his thoughts on the Hokies' unprecedented move in bringing back recently fired Brent Pry as James Franklin's Defensive Coordinator. Will this work?…
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The Terrific Trio! | Tyler Johnson, Ben Hammond, and Jaden Schutt on Hokie Hoops
Ed catches up with the 3 impact underclassmen who all opted to stay in Blacksburg from last season. Join the Section 5 Club Today!…
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Virginia Tech ACC/SEC Challenge Win | Atlantis Recap
Ed and Pete breakdown the Hokies big win at South Carolina in the ACC/SEC challenge. They also talk through the remainder of the non-conference schedule, and…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
James Franklin's First Signing Day at Virginia Tech was HISTORIC
Pete B and BRM recap one of the most incredible 2-week sprints in College Football recruiting history as James Franklin catapulted the Hokies into the top 25…
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The Tarmac Tale! | Nate Large's Midnight Stakeout during the James Franklin Saga
BRM catches up with Nate Large (bighokieguy12) on his late-night run-in with Coach Foster and the search committee just hours before James Franklin put pen to…
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Hokies Crushed in Charlottesville as UVA heads to the ACC Championship
Pat and BRM react to Virginia Tech's beatdown at the hands of the Hoos in Charlottesville in the final act of this chapter of Hokies Football. Section 5 Club…
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Hoos vs Hokies with Barstool Sports Legend, Jake Malasek
BRM brings back everyone's favorite Wahoo, Jake Malasek, to preview this year's Commonwealth Clash, which has the highest stakes since 2019. Unfortunately, the…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Can the Hokies Spoil UVA's Playoff Hopes? | Commonwealth Cup Preview
BRM and Pat preview the Hokies' trip to Charlottesville. The Hokies are looking for a season-defining win in their last game of the year, while the Hoos look…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
The Art of the Deal! | How the Hokies Landed James Franklin
Hokies coaching search committee member J. Pearson recounts the story of how Virginia Tech was able to land James Franklin as their new head football coach…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Hokies fall (but cover!) against the Miami Hurricanes
A slow start in James Franklin's welcome to Blacksburg led teo another Hokies loss. On the flip side, it does seem like Tech's performance may have just…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Mike Young's Team Remains Unbeaten, Must Continue to Gel Before Atlantis | Hokie Hoops
Ed, Pete, and Mike are back to recap the last week and half of Hokie Hoops. While still undefeated, the men's team is far from perfect. The guys break down…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
What Exactly is the "James Franklin Experience"
Now that the Hokies have officially named James Franklin as Head Hokie, we decided to consult known Penn State fanatic, Ty Hildenbrandt from the Solid Verbal…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Franklin to Virginia Tech is a "Grand Slam" | Jake Crain on the CFB carousel and Hokies splash hire
Jake Crain from Crain and Company joins the show to break down the crazy college football coaching carousel and the Hokies' hiring of James Franklin. Section 5…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
IT HAPPENED | JAMES FRANKLIN TO VT
THEY DID IT! The Hokies hire James Franklin as the next head football coach. A slam dunk hire for a program desperate to be back on the map. BRM and Pat react…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Behind Enemy Lines | Talkin' Noles with Plant the Spear
BRM links up with Jesse Coger from the @plantthespear podcast for a deep dive into Florida State and the ACC as a whole. How have the Noles not moved on from…
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Florida State Preview!
BRM and Pat preview the Hokies trip down to Tallahassee to take on Florida State. Some are calling this the #FranklinBowl. Who's to say!?
- Sons of Saturday: Virginia Tech Hokies
Neoklis Avdalas GOES OFF Against Providence! Hokies Get Resume Win in Overtime
A very excited Ed Williams and Pete B. break down Virginia Tech's thrilling overtime victory vs. Providence. The win was highlighted by the incredible…
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FACT or FICTION? James Franklin heading to Virginia Tech latest intel
BRM shares some FACTS and some FICTION regarding all the chatter about James Franklin's courtship with Virginia Tech. Is this a possibility? If so, when? Who…
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Louisville Beats Virginia Tech in a Tale of Two Halves
Pat and BRM recap the Louisville Cardinals 28-16 win over Virginia Tech amid SWIRLING rumors regarding James Franklin Newsletter…
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The 2025-'26 Hokie Hoops Season Preview
Ed, Pete, and Mike break down the Hokies' schedule, lineups, and give record predictions