Episodes

  • Episode 17: Small Ball, Big Takes, and One Angry Rant
    Oct 27 2025

    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.


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    42 mins
  • Episode 16: Locked In from Deep: Rachel Ullstrom Sounds Off
    Oct 20 2025

    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.


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    33 mins
  • Episode 15: UR Media Day Misadventure
    Oct 13 2025

    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.

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    41 mins
  • Episode 14: Hops & Hoops: The A-10 Media Day Pour
    Oct 6 2025

    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

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    33 mins
  • Episode 13: Part 2 of our conversation with Richmond basketball stars Addie Budnik and Katie Hill
    Sep 29 2025

    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.

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    32 mins
  • Episode 12: Getting a banner: Addie Budnick and Katie Hill on their Journey to Richmond Women's First NCAA win.
    Sep 22 2025

    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.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 11: One of these Schedules Goes to 11
    Sep 15 2025

    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.



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    24 mins
  • Episode 10: Buckets, rebounds & rock anthems
    Sep 8 2025

    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.

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    30 mins