Foster and Friends

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.  Welc...

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 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 he...

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.