Porter’s back from France and ready to trade baguettes for basketballs as Spider Sound Off tips off the 2025–26 season. Tom and Porter recap the men’s and women’s exhibition games, argue over preseason predictions, and Tom confess to a “seating snafu”. The guys also talk mid-major respect, new beer at the concession stands, and why this Richmond women’s team could be something special. Grab your IPA and get ready—it’s time to sound off for Spider hoops!

Two scrimmages, one rant, and a whole lot of preseason energy. Tom and guests take you from the court to the NIL clearinghouse and back—with no fake stats allowed.

Richmond’s record-breaking sharpshooter Rachel Ullstrom joins Tom and Porter for an inside look at her journey from Marianapolis Prep to becoming one of the A-10’s elite players. She shares the crazy story of how she ended up at Richmond, the mindset behind her historic 11-threes-in-a-game performance, and what it takes to keep stacking days as the Spiders prepare for another big season.

Tom and Porter sound off on Richmond Men's Basketball’s media day — from elevator mishaps to deep dives on Mike Walz, leadership, transfers, and Coach Mooney’s outlook. With practice insights, lineup predictions, and hot takes galore, Spider Nation gets the inside scoop with a laugh or two along the way.

Fresh from Salzburg (and a few Steigls), Tom compares lagers to lineups while Porter breaks down A-10 media day, preseason polls, and why Richmond men are way better than their #10 ranking suggests. On the women’s side, it’s all about respect — four Spiders make the preseason teams and expectations are sky-high. With humor, hops, and hot takes, Spider Sound Off goes global in Episode 14

In Part 2, we get back to the inspiring conversation with Richmond Spiders women's basketball stars Addie Budnick and Katie Hill. With candid reflections on the highs and lows of their collegiate careers, tune in for a heartfelt discussion on teamwork, resilience, and the legacy they've left at the University of Richmond.

In Part 1 of our 2 part conversation, Addie Budnick and Katie Hill, two stars from the University of Richmond women's basketball team, talk about their recruitment to Richmond, its "read and react" offensive style and a gap defense that capitalized on their length. They credit the team's success to their chemistry, which allowed them to know "what our teammate was doing before they did it". The team's historic 2023-2024 season included an Atlantic 10 tournament win and a 14-0 home record. They also share their emotions after being selected for the NCAA Tournament.

The women’s OOC slate is full of NCAA tournament contenders, while the men’s is built to rack up wins — but which strategy pays off? Tom and Porter walk Richmond fans through the highs, lows, and swing games that could shape both teams’ seasons long before March.

The Robins Center is about to sound better, and so will Spiders Sound Off! Tom and Porter recap women’s practice, highlight Rachel’s sharpshooting and Maggie’s dominance, and debate who steps up as the next defensive stopper. Sprinkle in Def Leppard, some new hire news, and big-picture program hopes — and you’ve got Episode 10.

Richmond Hall of Famer Mike Skrocki takes us through the wild second half in Allen Fieldhouse — Gaston Moliva dunking like a senior when he was a freshman, Tony Dobbins hitting the shot of a lifetime, and Wainwright having his very own “Hoosiers” moment when his team told him, “Coach, we’re not running that play.” Plus, the story of how the post-Kansas victory party turned into two days stranded in a Cincinnati hotel with nothing but cards and M&Ms