Foster and Friends

Former UVA basketball star and radio network analyst joins Bud and Mac.  The crew breaks down UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett's decision to resign from his position.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

One of the great college basketball officials, Duke Edsall stops by the show to visit with Bud and Mac regarding the effects of the transfer portal on schools, coaches, and yes, even basketball officials.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac visit with one of the world's most inspirational people.  Dr. Jerry Gaines is the first black athlete to be inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame.  As an outstanding track and field champion, Dr. Gaines was just one of 20 black athletes on campus in the late 60's and early 70's.  His story is inspirational and educational.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. S...

Following the Lake Mary, Florida Little League World Championship, Bud and Mac caught up with manager and coach Jonathan Anderson. Jonathan explains why it was "our summer."    Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Salem, Virginia native and former James Madison basketball coach Mark Byington is in his first year as head coach at Vanderbilt University.  Coach Byington discusses the challenges ahead for the Commodores and his excitement to be in the SEC.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Long time sportswriter and managing editor Mike Harris joins Bud and Mac. Mike is currently the Managing Director, Universal Desk, The Athletic.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac break down Week 1 of the college football season with analysis, comments from the coaches and press conference insights.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Former Virginia Tech and San Francisco 49'ers quarterback Jim Druckenmiller joins the podcast.  "Druck" was instrumental in putting the Hokie football program on the map. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac visit with Beth O'Connor Baker, American University assistant swim coach.  Beth was a 10-time All-American swimmer at the University of Virginia. She held numerous records at UVA and was ranked first in the country in 15 events.  Beth is also a member of the Cavalier Swimming Hall of Fame. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you...

Owner and Master Distiller Charles Cosmato of River City Distillery joins Bud and Mac to discuss his new venture.  Charles is supporting Bud's Lunch Pail Defense Foundation by inventing "WIN Vodka."  A terrific story from a top flight distiller. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Ron Peterson, Jr is a local and "best-selling" author from Virginia's New River Valley.  His award winning work in true life crime non-fiction has captured readers from all over the country.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud returns from vacation to breakdown the headlines with Mac as college football training camps open around the country. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Former University of Virginia wide receiver Ahmad Hawkins joins Bud and Mac remembering his legendary catch against Virginia Tech in 1998.  Ahmad is now preparing to broadcast Cavalier games joining the Virginia Sports Network. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Emmy award winner Mark Condron will be working his 10th Olympic games.   Mark works as senior producer for NBC during the network's Olympic coverage. He has also worked for the Golf Channel, HBO Sports, ESPN, and TNT.     Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

He is a hall of famer and had his number retired at Virginia Tech.  One of the grittiest players ever in the NBA, Bimbo Coles shared his thoughts on basketball and family with Bud and Mac Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Former Virginia All-ACC and All-American quarterback Shawn Moore joins the program.  Shawn led the Cavaliers to a number one ranking in 1990 and is one of the more decorated UVA football players.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

In a return appearance, Will Driscoll of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame meets with Bud and Mac to discuss the Hall's initiatives in the state of Virginia as well as with high school student-athletes.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac take a summer break and prepare you for your summer playlist, and the music you will need at the beach, the pool, the picnic...and maybe for the rest of your life.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

After 34 years as Voice of the North Carolina State Wolfpack, Gary Hahn retired.  He is one of only four radio play-by-play guys for the Pack's radio network. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

While Bud is on vacation, Mac and co-host Gordie Hershiser catch up with Old Dominion Athletic Director Wood Selig.  ODU is now a member of the Sun Belt Conference, and the Monarchs are managing NIL and the Transfer Portal like everyone else. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud is on vacation.  Sitting in is Gordie Hershiser, former baseball pitcher for the University of Alabama, former television sportscaster and course director for the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting.  Our guest is the play-by-play voice of the Virginia Cavaliers...John Freeman. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Four-time NASCAR Cup Champion Tony Stewart joins Bud and Mac discussing his career and his love for competition and speed. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Bud and Mac sit down with former Virginia Tech and NFL quarterback Michael Vick. Michael was attending the Hokies' spring football game.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

In the early 70's, Jim Hobgood changed the way Virginia Basketball was perceived.  "Hobo" sits down with Bud and Mac to discuss the history and the current state of the game nationally, and on the Grounds of UVA. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds visit with Bud and Mac about family and the business of the NFL.  Tremaine is one of the three  "Edmunds brothers" who have spent time in the NFL. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.