Foster and Friends

By Bud Foster and Mac McDonald

Bud Foster, former Virginia Tech Defensive Coordinator, co-hosts a 45-minute show featuring some of the biggest names in sports and business.... more

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The podcast currently has 123 episodes available.

Foster and Friends episodes:

March 08, 2026 Foster and Friends Vol 128 Dollars and Sense
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.
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48min
March 04, 2026 Foster and Friends Vol 127 Gus Ramsey,
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.
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49min
February 20, 2026 Foster and Friends Vol 126 Dave Droschak
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.
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48min
February 13, 2026 Foster and Friends Vol 125 The Return
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.
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48min
February 06, 2026 Foster and Friends Vol 124 Patsy Kenedy Bolling
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.
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49min
January 29, 2026 Foster and Friends Vol 123 Tony Austin, PGA Merchandise Show
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.
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51min
January 22, 2026 Foster and Friends Vol 122 "The CFP Final"
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)
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48min
January 16, 2026 Foster and Friends Vol 121 Mike Elkins and Lauren Sisler
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.
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49min
January 09, 2026 Foster and Friends Vol 120 "The Poach"
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.
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49min
December 30, 2025 Foster and Friends Vol 119 Jeff Urbano (former Bud Foster player)
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.
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48min

FAQs about Foster and Friends:

How many episodes does Foster and Friends have?

The podcast currently has 123 episodes available.