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.