Spider Insight Podcast

Patriot League Rookie of the Week Caleb Geronomi talks with Bob and Christian about his first collegiate interception, his unexpected starting role at safety, and playing alongside his brother Devin in the Spider secondary.  Bob and Christian recap the come-from-behind victory at Lafayette, and look ahead to Saturday's Patriot League road contest at Fordham leading into the Spiders bye week.  The...

The only player to score a touchdown in the Spiders 13-9 Family Day victory over Furman, Richmond sophomore tight end Carson Derey, is this week's guest.  Carson relives his two touchdown receptions this season, including his first collegiate catch that went for a score in the season-opening victory over Bucknell.  Derey, from Roanoke's Patrick Henry High, details his path to Richmond and the infl...

Relive the trials, tribulations and triumph of freshman kicker Kyle Bitsko as he joins Bob Black and Christian Gravius on this week's Spider Insight podcast.  Kyle details the highs and lows, highlighted by his first collegiate field goal, a dramatic 49-yarder on the game's last play which gave the Spiders a stunning 24-21 Patriot League victory over Georgetown.  Bob and Christian also showcase th...

He grew up a Richmond Spiders fan, and now Spider fans are cheering for him.  Warrick "Butter" Stephenson, from nearby Douglas Freeman High School, joins Bob and Christian on this week's podcast.  A sophomore running back, "Butter" displayed grit and passion in his 14 carries at NC State, gaining 58 yards.  He'll talk about his life-long desire to be a Spider, the experience at NC State, and of co...

Senior wide receiver Quanye Veney sits down with Bob and Christian for an all-encompassing conversation on this week's podcast.  The Highland Springs product talks about his first career 100-yard receiving game, which included a 42 yard touchdown catch,  reveals how his family provides inspiration and motivation, reflects on what he learned from last season's injury, and previews Friday night's na...

Freshman wide receiver Bryce Allen made the most of his chance to make a good first impression, and now he has his first chance to talk about it, joining Bob and Christian on this week's podcast.  The Frisco, Texas native's first collegiate reception went for a touchdown, and he later added a 75-yard score to complete a four-catch, 106-yard college debut.  The guys recap the opening night Patriot...

Junior linebacker Blake Houser joins Bob Black and Christian Gravius for the season premiere of the Spider Insight podcast.  Blake wraps up his breakout year in 2025, recaps the fun of  preseason camp and gets Spider fans ready for Saturday's season and home opener against Bucknell.  Bob and Christian break down the Spiders depth chart and give an early take on the new-look Patriot League.  Record...

The season finale of the Spider Insight podcast features senior wide receiver Ja'Vion Griffin, who's finishing his career with a bang. Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius caught up with "J5" to discuss his back-to-back 100-yard receiving games and touchdown receptions in the past three games. Plus there's a preview of the Capital Cup presented...

Spider junior defensive back CJ "Tank" Fraser joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's podcast.  Fraser talks about the team effort in last week's come-from-behind Patriot League victory at Georgetown, recalls his first career interception last year at Elon and reveals how he earned the nickname "Tank."  The podcast includes ke...

Senior defensive end Camden Byrd, among the Patriot League leaders in quarterback sacks and tackles for loss, sits down with Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's podcast.  A local product from Ashland's Patrick Henry High, Byrd had six tackles, two for loss, a quarterback sack and a forced fumble to lead a lock down defensive eff...

Back after the bye week, Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius welcome sophomore linebacker Tayshaun Burney  to this week's podcast. Burney leads the Patriot League in pass breakups with 10.  From Tampa, Fla., Tayshaun discusses his path to Richmond as a transfer from Wake Forest and the guidance he received from former Spider and Demon Deacon h...

Sophomore wide receiver Andreas Hill relives his first collegiate touchdown and 100-yard receiving game when he joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's podcast.  There's talk about all the big plays from the Spiders' victory at Colgate, their first-ever Patriot League win.  Bob and Christian also preview Saturday's 2pm homecom...

On the heels of his first career 100-yard rushing game, junior running back Aziz Foster-Powell sits down with Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's podcast.  Foster-Powell ran through contact and around would-be tacklers on his way to 108 yards in Saturday's Patriot League game at Bucknell, including a career-best 27 yard rush, pl...

Sophomore defensive end Daniel Sellers joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's Spider Insight Podcast.   Sellers made five tackles and was part of a quarterback sack in Saturday's victory over Howard.  Daniel talks about his up-and-coming role on this year's team and the impact defensive ends coach Chris Ellis has had on him. ...

Sophomore defensive back Lee Bruner IV  joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's show.  Lee describes his first collegiate interception in Saturday's weather-delayed victory over VMI, and explains why this Saturday's Family Weekend game has special meaning to his parents.  Bob and Christian recap the home opener win over the Ke...

After recording seven tackles and recovering an onside kick in his first collegiate start at North Carolina, sophomore linebacker Blake Houser joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's podcast.  Blake reveals who helped the most as he prepared for the UNC game, and analyzes his play on defense and special teams.  Bob and Christi...

Freshman punter Ned Gray, an Australian continuing the Richmond football legacy started by Aaron Trusler, joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius.  Ned discusses his busy and successful first two games and explains why playing football in America, and specifically for the Spiders, is a dream come true.  Christian and Bob recap the long night...