Foster and Friends

Bud and Mac catch up with one of the premier point guards in the ACC, Sean Singletary.  Sean is one of three University of Virginia basketball players to earn first team, ALL-ACC three times.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac, with the help of Jay Bilas and Pete Thamel, break down the House Settlement Case and the college athletics revenue share.  The new College Sports Commission is also discussed.nn Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

The Former Governor of Iowa, Chet Culver returns to Foster and Friends to provide an update on the upcoming House Settlement Case with the NCAA and college athletics. Culver's lobbyist group is working closely with the American Football Coaches Association.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

The University of Virginia's 13th head basketball coach, Ryan Odom, joins Bud and Mac this week.  Ryan accepted the position in March of this year.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

In this episode, former University of Virginia quarterback, Wayne Schuchts, joins Bud and Mac.  Wayne led the Cavs in 1983 during coach George Welsh's Cavalier turnaround.  Wayne is also an Orange Bowl representative with the SEC.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

This week Bud and Mac visited with the former Governor of Iowa and Lobbyist Chet Culver.  They are joined by American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Executive Director Craig Bohl.   The wheels are in motion with the nation's government working to change the state of college athletics, the transfer portal and the school's NIL programs.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text...

Join Mac and Bud as Foster and Friends goes live from one of their sponsors, the River City Distillery.  They were joined by Drs Scott and Becky Mann of Invision, also a supporter of the syndicated show and podcast.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Long-time and legendary Richmond broadcaster Al Coleman retired from his sports talk show last month.  It ended 33 years of excellence and produced a truckload of memories.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Robby Robinson is Virginia Commonwealth University's Director of Business Development and the play by play voice of the Rams.  Robby has been associated with VCU since 2008, and former University of Virginia baseball player. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

In this weeks podcast, Ira Schoffel, managing editor of Warchant.com, joins the show to break down the ACC Settlement between Florida State, Clemson and the ACC.  Ira has covered the Seminoles for over 20 years and is one of the more respected "voices" in the college sports industry.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Washington Commanders Defensive Line Coach and Virginia Tech Hall of Famer Darryl Tapp joins Bud and Mac for an inside look at the NFL.  Darryl has learned plenty regarding motivation techniques at the professional level. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Ms Ann Holland was the "First Lady" of Virginia Basketball for many years.  Her husband, Terry, coached the game at UVA for 16 years after a 5-year stint at Davidson.  Coach Holland passed in January of 2023.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

One of the most iconic and well received broadcasters of our time, Eli Gold visits with Mac and Bud about life, sportscasting, and 36 years as "The Voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide."  Eli did it all, broadcasting pro football, professional hockey, and the years he spent with the Motor Racing Network covering NASCAR. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would...

As one of the greatest relief pitchers in the Majors, Billy Wagner was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame last week.  He currently coaches high school baseball at the Miller School outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. "Billy the Kid" played for 5 teams and set several MLB records in his 16 years.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you...

Rusty Larue is a Wake Forest legend.  He played three sports for the Demon Deacons.  He logged time in professional basketball in the  NBA and in Europe.  Rusty won a championship with the Chicago Bulls along some guy named "Jordan." Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac catch up with one of the great NFL tight ends, the Steelers Heath Miller.  Heath is in Pittsburgh's Hall of Honor, and is now coaching high school football in Charlottesville.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster and Mac break down Bud's "return to the booth" for the Dukes' Mayo Bowl.  In this episode the boys also tackle the definition of "team identity."   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

From legendary golfer Curtis Strange, racing legend Tony Stewart, and former Hokie Michael Vick, 2024 was a terrific year for the show.  Bud and Mac look back at 10 special "Foster and Friends" shows.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

The Executive Director of Cav Futures, Lo Davis, joins Bud and Mac to discuss the University of Virginia NIL initiative and the issues of dealing with agents. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Former NFL Super Bowl champ Chris Long, Virginia Tech's GM Kelly Woolwine, and UVA All-American Gretchen Walsh are featured.  Mac co-hosts with former UVA All-American Beth O'Connor Baker.  Beth is the assistant swim coach at American University. (Bud is on vacation).  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

This week Bud and Mac break down the College Football Playoff.  Foster and Friends also features Whit Babcock, Virginia Tech Athletic Director discussing the House vs NCAA settlement due in 2025. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Former Virginia Tech wide receiver and Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, Nick Cullen, joins the program.  Bud, Mac, and Nick focus on the Hokies and Cavaliers and their Commonwealth rivalry.  Nick also reflects on his relationship with former Tech coach, Frank Beamer.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

This week Bud and Mac break down the CFP and SMU Football.  They also feature the WNBA Rookie of the Year and her appearance at the Annika Driven by Gainbridge LPGA event...Caitlin Clark.     Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac discuss the first reveal of the College Football Playoff Bracket, the magic of Indiana's coach Curt Cignetti, and how important "coach speaK" can be when consulting student athletes.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Former Wake Forest and PGA Tour golfer, Curtis Strange, joins Bud and Mac to discuss NCAA issues, the PGA Tour, his two US Opens, and why he likes to fish with basketball legend Michael Jordan. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.