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
108 episodes
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.Program Note: Please credit The NSB Network and Foster and Friends. &...
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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 the story of her mom and dad's death within five hours of each oth...
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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 was spent working for the NBA as a Senior Career Development Counselor for...
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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.
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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 are covering the situation daily.
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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.
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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 working with both sides in the 45th Ryder Cup.
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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 budget plan supporting Hokie athletics.
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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 "style" for Bud to enjoy.
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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 firing this past weekend. Burnop also takes us back to his days as a Virgin...
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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 Northern Illinois, Rockford, Illinois television and the Indianapolis...
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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 trail to the sidelines.
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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.
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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 forecasts the SEC and ACC football races.
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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' friend."(Plus, Gordie Hershiser and Mac follow up on baseball's Hall of...
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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 "The Mental Side."
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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 dive into the Michael Vick story and his new coaching gig with Norfolk Stat...
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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.
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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 athletics.
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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 first team, ALL-ACC three times.
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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 Commission is also discussed.nn
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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 athletics. Culver's lobbyist group is working closely with the American Football Coaches...
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