
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
87 episodes
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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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.
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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 turnaround. Wayne is also an Orange Bowl representative with the SEC.&nbs...
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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) Executive Director Craig Bohl. The wheels are in motion with the nation'...
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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 Invision, also a supporter of the syndicated show and podcast.
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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 of memories.
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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 VCU since 2008, and former University of Virginia baseball player.
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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 ACC. Ira has covered the Seminoles for over 20 years and is one of the more respe...
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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 plenty regarding motivation techniques at the professional level.
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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 Davidson. Coach Holland passed in January of 2023.
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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 the Alabama Crimson Tide." Eli did it all, broadcasting pro football, professiona...
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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 the Miller School outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. "Billy the Kid" played ...
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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 won a championship with the Chicago Bulls along some guy named ...
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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 football in Charlottesville.
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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 tackle the definition of "team identity."
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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 at 10 special "Foster and Friends" shows.
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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 All-American Beth O'Connor Baker. Beth is the assistant swim coach at American...
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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 House vs NCAA settlement due in 2025.
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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 and their Commonwealth rivalry. Nick also reflects on his relationship w...
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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 LPGA event...Caitlin Clark.
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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 be when consulting student athletes.
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