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
The Spiders were 8–8 and staring down a brutal midseason road trip in January 2004, capped by a showdown with #12 Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse. In this episode, Tom and Porter sit down with a very special guest who takes us inside the locker room, onto the court, and into the chaos of the Phog as Richmond battles through the first half. From tough losses to unexpected motivation, this conversation sets the stage for one of the most unforgettable games in program history.
Tom and Porter rewind to the year 2000 — when Y2K fizzled, Gladiator packed theaters, and Richmond traded the CAA for the Atlantic 10. They relive the climate of college hoops back then, the Virginia Tech vacancy that opened the door, and the CAA’s parting gift: a postseason ban. From Beilein’s 21–6 squad chasing an at-large bid to a statement NIT blowout over West Virginia, they trace how that leap set the stage for more NCAA trips and a new era of Spider basketball.
Tom and Porter go all-in on Richmond’s women’s basketball program after a record-setting season that saw the Spiders capture their first-ever NCAA Tournament win. Following an interview with Associate Head Coach Radice, the guys dig into Maggie Dugan’s WNBA-level potential, Rachel’s pure shooting stroke, and Ally’s rising star power. The “Big Three” headline a squad reloading with talented transfers, promising freshmen, and a coaching staff built to win. Tom and Porter share behind-the-scenes stories, break down roster changes, and preview who might step into the minutes left by departing legends. Plus: why rebounding, chemistry, and fan support could make the difference between another great season and a truly historic one.
In this episode, we cross the border for some Spider history and also debate the best ever Spiders point guard—is it Kevin Anderson, Jacob Gilyard, Greg Beckwith, Ken Atkinson or is a surprise in store?! Plus, Porter survives the forum wars, Tom survives the fallout from the ill-advised Bonus episode, and we both survive each other.
A very special episode of Spiders Sound Off. While Porter’s away, Tom takes the mic solo to share a story from the summer 30 years ago that started it all—the first time he and Porter lived together in Northern Virginia. What began as daily pickup hoops turned into a full-blown mystery inside their house. A smell they couldn’t ignore. And a voicemail prank that changed everything. It’s gross. It’s ridiculous. It’s the origin story you didn’t know you needed. Plus, stick around for a new extended version of our song Spiders Sound Off to close it out.
In this explosively average sequel, Tom and Porter return from practice with reckless confidence and fully baked takes. Rookies are legends, redshirts are unstoppable, and one big man might just save the world — or at least the A-10. It’s Practice Overreaction! Part Deux — louder, funnier, and 27% more irrational than Part One.
We watched practice. We talked to Mooney. We debated Jermaine Bucknor vs. Mike Hodges comps. And we might have cried reading a letter from Pat Summitt. Episode 3 is all about the offseason grind, life lessons from Coach Mooney, and which transfer Spider fans should be most hyped about. Spoiler: it might be the guy from Maine, or Indiana State… or Loyola Marymount… or DePaul. They’re all pretty good.
This week on Spiders Sound Off, Tom and Porter go deep into the dollars — what the new NCAA settlement means for Richmond basketball and how the Spiders can raise revenue without losing their soul. They celebrate coaching news from Spider alums, rant about message board chaos, and make the case for Maggie Dugan as Virginia’s true player of the year. It's passionate, personal, and packed with Spider pride.
In the debut episode of Spiders Sound Off, Tom and Porter kick things off with stories from their 35-year journey as Richmond Spider basketball fans — from storming the court after a buzzer-beater against Georgia Tech to watching history unfold in the upset of Syracuse. We share our love for both the men's and women's teams, explain why this podcast exists, and talk about the big goals we believe the program can (and should) strive for. Whether you're a die-hard Spider or just Spider-curious, you're in the right place.
Get ready for a new podcast about Richmond Spiders men's and women's basketball. First episodes coming in August!
