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.

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.

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.  

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...

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...

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.  

Bud and Mac break down the "top ten" college football stories for 2025, previewing the new season.

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.

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...

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."

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.  

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...

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.  

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.  

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.  

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

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...

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.  

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...

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'...

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.  

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. 

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.

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...

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.