Foster and Friends
Episodes
137 episodes
Foster and Friends Vol 142 Irish Eyes
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.
Foster and Friends Vol 141 Chip Tarkenton
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 WRI...
Foster and Friends Vol 140 Coach Speak
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. ...
Foster and Friends Vol 139 Sorsby Anyone?
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.&n...
Foster and Friends Vol 138 Newsome and Stewart
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. &nb...
Foster and Friends Vol 137 "16-24"
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.
Foster and Friends Vol 136 Bud Foster Unscripted Part 2
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.
Foster and Friends Vol 135 "Unscripted" Part 1 with Bud Foster
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.
Foster and Friends Vol 134 "Have a Heart"
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 ...
Foster and Friends Vol 133 "Tangled Up in Red, White and Blue"
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.<...
Foster and Friends Vol 132 "A Week Worth Remembering"
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.T...
Foster and Friends Vol 131 "The Jackman" with Dax Holifield
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).
Foster and Friends Vol 130 Tournament Takes
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 eligi...
Foster and Friends Vol 129
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.&nbs...
Foster and Friends Vol 128 Dollars and Sense
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.
Foster and Friends Vol 127 Gus Ramsey,
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.
Foster and Friends Vol 126 Dave Droschak
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.
Foster and Friends Vol 125 The Return
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.
Foster and Friends Vol 124 Patsy Kenedy Bolling
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.&...
Foster and Friends Vol 123 Tony Austin, PGA Merchandise Show
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....
Foster and Friends Vol 122 "The CFP Final"
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 t...
Foster and Friends Vol 121 Mike Elkins and Lauren Sisler
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 na...
Foster and Friends Vol 120 "The Poach"
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.
Foster and Friends Vol 119 Jeff Urbano (former Bud Foster player)
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.
Foster and Friends Vol 118 The Top 5 Podcasts of 2025
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....