Foster and Friends

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 lov...

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 mess...

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...

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 fr...

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.

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