Spider Insight Podcast

Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius catch up with the mainstay in the Spider secondary, sophomore defensive back Jeremiah Washington.  The Hamilton, Ontario native, who has started every game this season and leads the defense with six pass breakups, recalls his first collegiate interception and the path that brought him to Richmond.   Bob and Christian preview Saturday's game at Villanova, which will help break a four team tie for second place in the Patriot League standings entering the final month of the regular season.  Recorded Nov. 3, 2026.

Richmond's 13-6 homecoming victory over Colgate was dominated by defense, but the offense provided a couple of highlight plays for the margin of victory.  Both involved senior wide receiver Jaiden Fair, who joins Bob and Christian on this week's podcast to describe his 33-yard catch on a double reverse wide receiver pass, and his first college touchdown reception on a more traditional 16-yard strike from quarterback Ashten Snelsire.  Fair also talks special teams and his path from Maryland to Richmond.  Bob and Christian preview Saturday's Halloween game at Holy Cross and survey the Patriot League standings.  Recorded Oct. 27, 2026.

Following the bye week, the Spider Insight podcast returns as Bob and Christian catch up with sophomore defensive tackle Bryce Lee, who details his progress and role as part of the Spiders talented defensive line.   Bob and Christian size up this Saturday's return to action with the Homecoming and Hall of Fame game at Robins Stadium against Colgate in a battle for second place in the Patriot League.  Recorded Oct. 20, 2026.

Patriot League Rookie of the Week Caleb Geronomi talks with Bob and Christian about his first collegiate interception, his unexpected starting role at safety, and playing alongside his brother Devin in the Spider secondary.  Bob and Christian recap the come-from-behind victory at Lafayette, and look ahead to Saturday's Patriot League road contest at Fordham leading into the Spiders bye week.  The Spider Insight podcast will take a bye week as well, returning Wednesday October 21 prior to the Homecoming/Hall of Fame game against Colgate.  Recorded October 6, 2026.

The only player to score a touchdown in the Spiders 13-9 Family Day victory over Furman, Richmond sophomore tight end Carson Derey, is this week's guest.  Carson relives his two touchdown receptions this season, including his first collegiate catch that went for a score in the season-opening victory over Bucknell.  Derey, from Roanoke's Patrick Henry High, details his path to Richmond and the influence of his athletic-minded family.  Bob and Christian shout out a Spider defense that recorded five quarterback sacks and limited Furman to 215 total yards.  Recorded September 29, 2026.

Relive the trials, tribulations and triumph of freshman kicker Kyle Bitsko as he joins Bob Black and Christian Gravius on this week's Spider Insight podcast.  Kyle details the highs and lows, highlighted by his first collegiate field goal, a dramatic 49-yarder on the game's last play which gave the Spiders a stunning 24-21 Patriot League victory over Georgetown.  Bob and Christian also showcase the many other Spiders who contributed to the win, and then look ahead to what it will take to come away with another victory in this Saturday's Family Weekend game against Furman.  Recorded Sept. 22, 2026.

He grew up a Richmond Spiders fan, and now Spider fans are cheering for him.  Warrick "Butter" Stephenson, from nearby Douglas Freeman High School, joins Bob and Christian on this week's podcast.  A sophomore running back, "Butter" displayed grit and passion in his 14 carries at NC State, gaining 58 yards.  He'll talk about his life-long desire to be a Spider, the experience at NC State, and of course, how he got the nickname "Butter."  Bob and Christian also preview Saturday's 3:30 Patriot League home game against Georgetown.  Recorded Sept. 15, 2026.

Senior wide receiver Quanye Veney sits down with Bob and Christian for an all-encompassing conversation on this week's podcast.  The Highland Springs product talks about his first career 100-yard receiving game, which included a 42 yard touchdown catch,  reveals how his family provides inspiration and motivation, reflects on what he learned from last season's injury, and previews Friday night's nationally-televised FBS encounter at NC State.  Bob and Christian also wrap up the victory at Howard that improved the Spiders record to 2-0 for the first time since 2021.  Recorded September 8, 2026.

Freshman wide receiver Bryce Allen made the most of his chance to make a good first impression, and now he has his first chance to talk about it, joining Bob and Christian on this week's podcast.  The Frisco, Texas native's first collegiate reception went for a touchdown, and he later added a 75-yard score to complete a four-catch, 106-yard college debut.  The guys recap the opening night Patriot League victory over Bucknell at Robins Stadium, and get ready for another Bison, previewing this Saturday's game at Howard.  Recorded August 31, 2026.

Junior linebacker Blake Houser joins Bob Black and Christian Gravius for the season premiere of the Spider Insight podcast.  Blake wraps up his breakout year in 2025, recaps the fun of  preseason camp and gets Spider fans ready for Saturday's season and home opener against Bucknell.  Bob and Christian break down the Spiders depth chart and give an early take on the new-look Patriot League.  Recorded Tuesday August 25, 2026.