Foster and Friends

This week Bud and Mac break down the ACC Media Days, what to expect from Virginia Tech and Virginia...and a preview of the new Rolling Stones album, Foreign Tongues.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Following Bud and Mac's breakdown of the World Cup...the hosts dive into the history of the Eagles iconic song..."Hotel California."Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

This week Bud takes us inside his Irish vacation to the land of castles and Dublin pubs.  Plus, Bud breaks down the Virginia Tech hire of Brian White as Athletic Director.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

With Bud on vacation, Mac sits down with a radio and television legend...Chip Tarkenton.  Chip has worked in the sports broadcasting industry for years announcing football and basketball.  Chip was also an award winning anchor for WRIC-TV, Channel 8, in Richmond for over 20 years.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

In this week's episode, Bud breaks down the Brendan Sorsby case and his decision to enter into the NFL supplemental draft. Also, we feature James Madison football coach Billy Napier and his fit with the Harrisonburg, Virginia school.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

This week Bud and Mac tackle the Brendan Sorsby story.  The former Cincinnati and Indiana quarterback, who transferred to Texas Tech in the midst of a gambling scandal, had his season suspension overturned, and limited to just two games.  Fair or foul?  Plus, a salute to one of the world's greatest bands...Earth, Wind and Fire and Bud gives advice to parents who are coaching their kids. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

In this episode, Bud pays tribute to a coaching friend who passed away...Curt Newsome.  Also, Mac has a story to tell about Tony Stewart.  The racing legend revealed alarming news regarding former NASCAR boss Bill France, Jr.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

This week Bud and Mac tackle the debate on the College Football Playoff and possible future expansion to either 16 or 24 teams...as well as the death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

In part two of the series...Bud Foster breaks down the "Beamer Years" and how important Coach Beamer was to Virginia Tech, the football program and the state of Virginia.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

The conversation I have wanted to have for quite sometime.  It's a one-on-one with Bud.  This episode takes a deep dive into Bud Foster's football life...from high school to Murray State to his move to Blacksburg.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac dive into a very emotional story.  An Orlando media personality and G-League play-by-play voice, 36-year old Nick Gryniewicz, experienced the joy of receiving a donor's heart...so he could live.  Nick tells the story of a two year, life saving roller-coaster.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

This week Bud and Mac cover UVA's and Virginia Tech's Spring Football weekends...plus a candid reflection with Pasha Palanker, the skydiver who avoided major injury when crashing into the Hokies video board prior to the Spring game.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac reflect on one of the more memorable weeks in NCAA Tournament History.  From the Michigan win to the "handshake controversy" with Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley.  Not to mention the UNC surprise hire of Mike Malone.This episode also features a Virginia Tech Spring Football update with Bud and head coach James Franklin.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac visit with former Virginia Tech linebacker Dax Holifield who's post football journey led him to be one of the leading members of the Hendrick Motorsports pit crew(s).  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

From a crazy first week of the NCAA mens and women's tournaments, Bud and Mac break down the headlines.  Foster and Friends also analyzes the "Chandler Morris Story."  The Virginia quarterback is requesting a 7th year of college eligibility and is going to court to fight the NCAA.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

It's NCAA Tournament time meaning several storylines always surface.  Bud and Mac take a look at the 87th edition of March Madness featuring analyst Seth Greenberg, Miami of Ohio coach Travis Steele, and Howard head man Kenny Blakeney.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac open the financial books in college athletics and the issues that are on the horizon.  If you're a college sports fan...this is a must listen.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac visit with former ESPN Producer Gus Ramsey.  Gus is currently  Program Director with the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting at Full Saul University.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

This week Bud and Mac catch up with an award winning sports journalist, Dave Droschak.  Dave, a former UNC pitcher, is president of his own company and has discovered a hobby that may interest sports fans and concert goers.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

This week Bud and Mac breakdown the unprecedented return of former Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry.  After the James Franklin hire, Pry steps back into his Hokie gear becoming Franklin's defensive coordinator.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Ms Bolling's story is one of sailing yachts, racing cars, and proving to the world women belong.  Bud and Mac caught up with Patsy and let her re-live the night she partied with Ted Turner and escaped a firery crash racing her Jaguar 120. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

This week Mac visited the 73rd Annual PGA Merchandise Show...and Bud and Mac spoke with a North Florida PGA Hall of Famer and PGA rules official...Tony Austin.The golf industry, LIV versus the PGA Tour, and the excitement of the Masters...all topics in today's episode.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

While Bud nurses his knee replacement surgery, he and Mac breakdown the CFP final game and Indiana Championship.  The show features interviews, highlights, as well as college football insider Josh Pate on agents and the navigation of the transfer portal.  (Credit to the IU Sports Network and the Miami Sports Network)Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Author and ESPN Reporter Lauren Sisler sits in for Bud (knee surgery).  Mac and Lauren visit with attorney Mike Elkins. (mlelawfirm.com).  Mike is a labor and employment expert working with student-athletes navigating contracts and name, image, and likeness issues. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac break down the issues of "poaching" players and coaches in college athletics.  The episode includes Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari, Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding, and South Carolina football coach Frank Beamer.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac flash back to the days of Murray State when Bud was working for the Racers head coach, Frank Beamer.  They mentored a defensive end named Jeff Urbano who joins this weeks podcast.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac have finished their 3rd year together producing Foster and Friends. The commercial radio and national podcast generated headlines throughout the year with people like Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Wagner and ESPN Anchor Nicole Briscoe.Welcome to Bud and Mac's Foster and Friends Top 5 shows from the past year.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

As The College Football Playoff approaches, Bud and Mac share the thoughts of Missouri football coach Eliah Drinkwitz and the structure of the CFP, NIL, and the Transfer Portal.  Bud also discusses the James Franklin hire of defensive coordinator and former head coach at Virginia Tech, Brent Pry.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Most everyone in sports media had an opinion.  This week Bud and Mac break down the College Football Playoff and why the CFP needs to expand to 16 teams.This episode features committee chair Hunter Yuracheck, Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua, and Duke coach Manny Diaz.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac welcome the co-founder of the Sons of Saturday podcast. Billy Ray Mitchell was an offensive guard for Virginia Tech from 2014-2016.  He has now turned his attention to growing his podcast and covering Virginia Tech Athletics.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Longtime sports radio personality Adam Gold joins Bud and Mac to discuss the ACC, the Belichick hire at UNC, and what's ahead for college athletics.  Note:  Adam Gold has been an industry leader for over 20 years.  He can be heard weekdays on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, NC.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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 other as a result of Opioid addiction. Note:  This is one of the more gripping stories told on Foster and Friends.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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 the NBA Players Association and he has now written a book, Called By Name.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac breakdown the college football buyouts, and the strategy of hiring and firing college football coaches.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac break down the "James Franklin firing" at Penn State and the Virginia Tech coaching search and the committee protocols.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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 Virginia Tech tight end.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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 Motor Speedway Radio Network, to ESPN Nicole learned to embrace every opportunity.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac break down the "top ten" college football stories for 2025, previewing the new season.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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 Fame ceremony)Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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."Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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 State.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

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.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.