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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The conversation I have wanted to have for quite sometime.  It's a one-on-one with Bud.  This episode takes a deep dive into Bud Foster's football life...from high school to Murray State to his move to Blacksburg.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac dive into a very emotional story.  An Orlando media personality and G-League play-by-play voice, 36-year old Nick Gryniewicz, experienced the joy of receiving a donor's heart...so he could live.  Nick tells the story of a two year, life saving roller-coaster.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac dive into a very emotional story.  An Orlando media personality and G-League play-by-play voice, 36-year old Nick Gryniewicz, experienced the joy of receiving a donor&apos;s heart...so he could live.  Nick tells the story of a two year, life saving roller-coaster.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 133 &quot;Tangled Up in Red, White and Blue&quot;</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Bud and Mac cover UVA's and Virginia Tech's Spring Football weekends...plus a candid reflection with Pasha Palanker, the skydiver who avoided major injury when crashing into the Hokies video board prior to the Spring game.     Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 132 &quot;A Week Worth Remembering&quot;</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac reflect on one of the more memorable weeks in NCAA Tournament History.  From the Michigan win to the "handshake controversy" with Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley.  Not to mention the UNC surprise hire of Mike Malone. This episode also features a Virginia Tech Spring Football update with Bud and head coach James Franklin.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac visit with former Virginia Tech linebacker Dax Holifield who's post football journey led him to be one of the leading members of the Hendrick Motorsports pit crew(s).   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with former Virginia Tech linebacker Dax Holifield who&apos;s post football journey led him to be one of the leading members of the Hendrick Motorsports pit crew(s).  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[From a crazy first week of the NCAA mens and women's tournaments, Bud and Mac break down the headlines.  Foster and Friends also analyzes the "Chandler Morris Story."  The Virginia quarterback is requesting a 7th year of college eligibility and is going to court to fight the NCAA.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>From a crazy first week of the NCAA mens and women&apos;s tournaments, Bud and Mac break down the headlines.  Foster and Friends also analyzes the &quot;Chandler Morris Story.&quot;  The Virginia quarterback is requesting a 7th year of college eligibility and is going to court to fight the NCAA.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 129</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's NCAA Tournament time meaning several storylines always surface.  Bud and Mac take a look at the 87th edition of March Madness featuring analyst Seth Greenberg, Miami of Ohio coach Travis Steele, and Howard head man Kenny Blakeney.    Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>It&apos;s NCAA Tournament time meaning several storylines always surface.  Bud and Mac take a look at the 87th edition of March Madness featuring analyst Seth Greenberg, Miami of Ohio coach Travis Steele, and Howard head man Kenny Blakeney.   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac open the financial books in college athletics and the issues that are on the horizon.  If you're a college sports fan...this is a must listen. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac open the financial books in college athletics and the issues that are on the horizon.  If you&apos;re a college sports fan...this is a must listen.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac open the financial books in college athletics and the issues that are on the horizon.  If you&apos;re a college sports fan...this is a must listen.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 127 Gus Ramsey, </itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac visit with former ESPN Producer Gus Ramsey.  Gus is currently  Program Director with the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting at Full Saul University.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with former ESPN Producer Gus Ramsey.  Gus is currently  Program Director with the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting at Full Saul University.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 126 Dave Droschak</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Bud and Mac catch up with an award winning sports journalist, Dave Droschak.  Dave, a former UNC pitcher, is president of his own company and has discovered a hobby that may interest sports fans and concert goers.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 125 The Return</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Bud and Mac breakdown the unprecedented return of former Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry.  After the James Franklin hire, Pry steps back into his Hokie gear becoming Franklin's defensive coordinator.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud and Mac breakdown the unprecedented return of former Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry.  After the James Franklin hire, Pry steps back into his Hokie gear becoming Franklin&apos;s defensive coordinator.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud and Mac breakdown the unprecedented return of former Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry.  After the James Franklin hire, Pry steps back into his Hokie gear becoming Franklin&apos;s defensive coordinator.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 124 Patsy Kenedy Bolling</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ms Bolling's story is one of sailing yachts, racing cars, and proving to the world women belong.  Bud and Mac caught up with Patsy and let her re-live the night she partied with Ted Turner and escaped a firery crash racing her Jaguar 120.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ms Bolling&apos;s story is one of sailing yachts, racing cars, and proving to the world women belong.  Bud and Mac caught up with Patsy and let her re-live the night she partied with Ted Turner and escaped a firery crash racing her Jaguar 120. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 123 Tony Austin, PGA Merchandise Show</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 123 Tony Austin, PGA Merchandise Show</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Mac visited the 73rd Annual PGA Merchandise Show...and Bud and Mac spoke with a North Florida PGA Hall of Famer and PGA rules official...Tony Austin. The golf industry, LIV versus the PGA Tour, and the excitement of the Masters...all topics in today's episode. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week Mac visited the 73rd Annual PGA Merchandise Show...and Bud and Mac spoke with a North Florida PGA Hall of Famer and PGA rules official...Tony Austin.</p><p>The golf industry, LIV versus the PGA Tour, and the excitement of the Masters...all topics in today&apos;s episode.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week Mac visited the 73rd Annual PGA Merchandise Show...and Bud and Mac spoke with a North Florida PGA Hall of Famer and PGA rules official...Tony Austin.</p><p>The golf industry, LIV versus the PGA Tour, and the excitement of the Masters...all topics in today&apos;s episode.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 122 &quot;The CFP Final&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 122 &quot;The CFP Final&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[While Bud nurses his knee replacement surgery, he and Mac breakdown the CFP final game and Indiana Championship.  The show features interviews, highlights, as well as college football insider Josh Pate on agents and the navigation of the transfer portal.  (Credit to the IU Sports Network and the Miami Sports Network) Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>While Bud nurses his knee replacement surgery, he and Mac breakdown the CFP final game and Indiana Championship.  The show features interviews, highlights, as well as college football insider Josh Pate on agents and the navigation of the transfer portal.  (Credit to the IU Sports Network and the Miami Sports Network)</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While Bud nurses his knee replacement surgery, he and Mac breakdown the CFP final game and Indiana Championship.  The show features interviews, highlights, as well as college football insider Josh Pate on agents and the navigation of the transfer portal.  (Credit to the IU Sports Network and the Miami Sports Network)</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 121 Mike Elkins and Lauren Sisler</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 121 Mike Elkins and Lauren Sisler</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author and ESPN Reporter Lauren Sisler sits in for Bud (knee surgery).  Mac and Lauren visit with attorney Mike Elkins. (mlelawfirm.com).  Mike is a labor and employment expert working with student-athletes navigating contracts and name, image, and likeness issues.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Author and ESPN Reporter Lauren Sisler sits in for Bud (knee surgery).  Mac and Lauren visit with attorney Mike Elkins. (mlelawfirm.com).  Mike is a labor and employment expert working with student-athletes navigating contracts and name, image, and likeness issues. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Author and ESPN Reporter Lauren Sisler sits in for Bud (knee surgery).  Mac and Lauren visit with attorney Mike Elkins. (mlelawfirm.com).  Mike is a labor and employment expert working with student-athletes navigating contracts and name, image, and likeness issues. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 120 &quot;The Poach&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 120 &quot;The Poach&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac break down the issues of "poaching" players and coaches in college athletics.  The episode includes Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari, Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding, and South Carolina football coach Frank Beamer. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac break down the issues of &quot;poaching&quot; players and coaches in college athletics.  The episode includes Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari, Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding, and South Carolina football coach Frank Beamer.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac break down the issues of &quot;poaching&quot; players and coaches in college athletics.  The episode includes Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari, Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding, and South Carolina football coach Frank Beamer.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>2881</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 119 Jeff Urbano (former Bud Foster player)</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 119 Jeff Urbano (former Bud Foster player)</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac flash back to the days of Murray State when Bud was working for the Racers head coach, Frank Beamer.  They mentored a defensive end named Jeff Urbano who joins this weeks podcast. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac flash back to the days of Murray State when Bud was working for the Racers head coach, Frank Beamer.  They mentored a defensive end named Jeff Urbano who joins this weeks podcast.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac flash back to the days of Murray State when Bud was working for the Racers head coach, Frank Beamer.  They mentored a defensive end named Jeff Urbano who joins this weeks podcast.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>2822</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 118 The Top 5 Podcasts of 2025</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 118 The Top 5 Podcasts of 2025</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac have finished their 3rd year together producing Foster and Friends. The commercial radio and national podcast generated headlines throughout the year with people like Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Wagner and ESPN Anchor Nicole Briscoe. Welcome to Bud and Mac's Foster and Friends Top 5 shows from the past year.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac have finished their 3rd year together producing Foster and Friends. The commercial radio and national podcast generated headlines throughout the year with people like Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Wagner and ESPN Anchor Nicole Briscoe.</p><p>Welcome to Bud and Mac&apos;s Foster and Friends Top 5 shows from the past year.</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac have finished their 3rd year together producing Foster and Friends. The commercial radio and national podcast generated headlines throughout the year with people like Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Wagner and ESPN Anchor Nicole Briscoe.</p><p>Welcome to Bud and Mac&apos;s Foster and Friends Top 5 shows from the past year.</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 117 Eliah Drinkwitz</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 117 Eliah Drinkwitz</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As The College Football Playoff approaches, Bud and Mac share the thoughts of Missouri football coach Eliah Drinkwitz and the structure of the CFP, NIL, and the Transfer Portal.  Bud also discusses the James Franklin hire of defensive coordinator and former head coach at Virginia Tech, Brent Pry. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>As The College Football Playoff approaches, Bud and Mac share the thoughts of Missouri football coach Eliah Drinkwitz and the structure of the CFP, NIL, and the Transfer Portal.  Bud also discusses the James Franklin hire of defensive coordinator and former head coach at Virginia Tech, Brent Pry.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As The College Football Playoff approaches, Bud and Mac share the thoughts of Missouri football coach Eliah Drinkwitz and the structure of the CFP, NIL, and the Transfer Portal.  Bud also discusses the James Franklin hire of defensive coordinator and former head coach at Virginia Tech, Brent Pry.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 116 The CFP Edition</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 116 The CFP Edition</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most everyone in sports media had an opinion.  This week Bud and Mac break down the College Football Playoff and why the CFP needs to expand to 16 teams. This episode features committee chair Hunter Yuracheck, Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua, and Duke coach Manny Diaz. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Most everyone in sports media had an opinion.  This week Bud and Mac break down the College Football Playoff and why the CFP needs to expand to 16 teams.</p><p>This episode features committee chair Hunter Yuracheck, Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua, and Duke coach Manny Diaz.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most everyone in sports media had an opinion.  This week Bud and Mac break down the College Football Playoff and why the CFP needs to expand to 16 teams.</p><p>This episode features committee chair Hunter Yuracheck, Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua, and Duke coach Manny Diaz.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 115 Billy Ray Mitchell</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 115 Billy Ray Mitchell</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac welcome the co-founder of the Sons of Saturday podcast. Billy Ray Mitchell was an offensive guard for Virginia Tech from 2014-2016.  He has now turned his attention to growing his podcast and covering Virginia Tech Athletics.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac welcome the co-founder of the <em>Sons of Saturday</em> podcast. Billy Ray Mitchell was an offensive guard for Virginia Tech from 2014-2016.  He has now turned his attention to growing his podcast and covering Virginia Tech Athletics.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac welcome the co-founder of the <em>Sons of Saturday</em> podcast. Billy Ray Mitchell was an offensive guard for Virginia Tech from 2014-2016.  He has now turned his attention to growing his podcast and covering Virginia Tech Athletics.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 115 Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan (Raleigh)</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 115 Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan (Raleigh)</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Longtime sports radio personality Adam Gold joins Bud and Mac to discuss the ACC, the Belichick hire at UNC, and what's ahead for college athletics.   Note:  Adam Gold has been an industry leader for over 20 years.  He can be heard weekdays on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, NC. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Longtime sports radio personality Adam Gold joins Bud and Mac to discuss the ACC, the Belichick hire at UNC, and what&apos;s ahead for college athletics.  </p><p>Note:  Adam Gold has been an industry leader for over 20 years.  He can be heard weekdays on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, NC.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Longtime sports radio personality Adam Gold joins Bud and Mac to discuss the ACC, the Belichick hire at UNC, and what&apos;s ahead for college athletics.  </p><p>Note:  Adam Gold has been an industry leader for over 20 years.  He can be heard weekdays on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, NC.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 114 The Franklin Hire</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 114 The Franklin Hire</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a Foster and Friends Exclusive, Bud takes us inside the process of the Virginia Tech Football Search Committee and how the James Franklin "hire" developed. Program Note:  Please credit The NSB Network and Foster and Friends.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In a Foster and Friends Exclusive, Bud takes us inside the process of the Virginia Tech Football Search Committee and how the James Franklin &quot;hire&quot; developed.</p><p>Program Note:  Please credit <em>The NSB Network and Foster and Friends.  </em></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a Foster and Friends Exclusive, Bud takes us inside the process of the Virginia Tech Football Search Committee and how the James Franklin &quot;hire&quot; developed.</p><p>Program Note:  Please credit <em>The NSB Network and Foster and Friends.  </em></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 113 Lauren Sisler, ESPN Journalsit</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 113 Lauren Sisler, ESPN Journalsit</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac are joined by Lauren Sisler, author, motivational speaker, and ESPN journalist and reporter.  Lauren has written a book titled SHATTERPROOF.  It's the story of her mom and dad's death within five hours of each other as a result of Opioid addiction.  Note:  This is one of the more gripping stories told on Foster and Friends.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac are joined by Lauren Sisler, author, motivational speaker, and ESPN journalist and reporter.  Lauren has written a book titled <em>SHATTERPROOF.  </em>It&apos;s the story of her mom and dad&apos;s death within five hours of each other as a result of Opioid addiction. </p><p><em>Note:  This is one of the more gripping stories told on Foster and Friends. </em> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac are joined by Lauren Sisler, author, motivational speaker, and ESPN journalist and reporter.  Lauren has written a book titled <em>SHATTERPROOF.  </em>It&apos;s the story of her mom and dad&apos;s death within five hours of each other as a result of Opioid addiction. </p><p><em>Note:  This is one of the more gripping stories told on Foster and Friends. </em> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 112 Jeff Lamp, Author and former NBA Champion</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 112 Jeff Lamp, Author and former NBA Champion</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former NBA star and Virginia All-American Jeff Lamp joins the show.  Lamp spent 11 years in the NBA and won a Championship with the Lakers.  Jeff's post career was spent working for the NBA as a Senior Career Development Counselor for the NBA Players Association and he has now written a book, Called By Name.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former NBA star and Virginia All-American Jeff Lamp joins the show.  Lamp spent 11 years in the NBA and won a Championship with the Lakers.  Jeff&apos;s post career was spent working for the NBA as a Senior Career Development Counselor for the NBA Players Association and he has now written a book, <b><em>Called By Name</em></b><b>.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former NBA star and Virginia All-American Jeff Lamp joins the show.  Lamp spent 11 years in the NBA and won a Championship with the Lakers.  Jeff&apos;s post career was spent working for the NBA as a Senior Career Development Counselor for the NBA Players Association and he has now written a book, <b><em>Called By Name</em></b><b>.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vol 111 Foster and Friends &quot;The Buyout Bonanza&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Vol 111 Foster and Friends &quot;The Buyout Bonanza&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac breakdown the college football buyouts, and the strategy of hiring and firing college football coaches.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac breakdown the college football buyouts, and the strategy of hiring and firing college football coaches.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac breakdown the college football buyouts, and the strategy of hiring and firing college football coaches.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vol 110 Foster and Friends &quot;Chapel Bill&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Vol 110 Foster and Friends &quot;Chapel Bill&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac assess the issues in Chapel Hill surrounding the North Carolina football program and head coach Bill Belichick.  Hear from members of the media who are covering the situation daily.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac assess the issues in Chapel Hill surrounding the North Carolina football program and head coach Bill Belichick.  Hear from members of the media who are covering the situation daily. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac assess the issues in Chapel Hill surrounding the North Carolina football program and head coach Bill Belichick.  Hear from members of the media who are covering the situation daily. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 109 The Search</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 109 The Search</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac break down the "James Franklin firing" at Penn State and the Virginia Tech coaching search and the committee protocols.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac break down the &quot;James Franklin firing&quot; at Penn State and the Virginia Tech coaching search and the committee protocols.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac break down the &quot;James Franklin firing&quot; at Penn State and the Virginia Tech coaching search and the committee protocols.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 108 Dr. Bob Rotella</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 108 Dr. Bob Rotella</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Bud and Mac catch up with author and leading sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella.  "Dr. Bob" goes inside an athletes process and confidence as well as working with both sides in the 45th Ryder Cup. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud and Mac catch up with author and leading sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella.  &quot;Dr. Bob&quot; goes inside an athletes process and confidence as well as working with both sides in the 45th Ryder Cup.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud and Mac catch up with author and leading sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella.  &quot;Dr. Bob&quot; goes inside an athletes process and confidence as well as working with both sides in the 45th Ryder Cup.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 107 The Budget</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 107 The Budget</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Bud Foster walks us through the 4-year plan of the Virginia Tech Athletic Department.  The Tech Board of Visitors passed a $229.2 million dollar budget plan supporting Hokie athletics. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud Foster walks us through the 4-year plan of the Virginia Tech Athletic Department.  The Tech Board of Visitors passed a $229.2 million dollar budget plan supporting Hokie athletics.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud Foster walks us through the 4-year plan of the Virginia Tech Athletic Department.  The Tech Board of Visitors passed a $229.2 million dollar budget plan supporting Hokie athletics.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 106 The Firing Frenzy</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 106 The Firing Frenzy</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this week's episode, Bud and Mac breakdown the current climate of college football and the mid-season changes at the top. Also, Mac introduces a new music "style" for Bud to enjoy.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this week&apos;s episode, Bud and Mac breakdown the current climate of college football and the mid-season changes at the top. Also, Mac introduces a new music &quot;style&quot; for Bud to enjoy.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this week&apos;s episode, Bud and Mac breakdown the current climate of college football and the mid-season changes at the top. Also, Mac introduces a new music &quot;style&quot; for Bud to enjoy.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 105 Mike Burnop, Virginia Tech Sports Network</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 105 Mike Burnop, Virginia Tech Sports Network</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[43-year broadcast veteran with the Virginia Tech Sports Network and Hokie Hall of Famer Mike Burnop joins the show.  Mike outlines the story of the Brent Pry firing this past weekend.  Burnop also takes us back to his days as a Virginia Tech tight end. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>43-year broadcast veteran with the Virginia Tech Sports Network and Hokie Hall of Famer Mike Burnop joins the show.  Mike outlines the story of the Brent Pry firing this past weekend.  Burnop also takes us back to his days as a Virginia Tech tight end.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>43-year broadcast veteran with the Virginia Tech Sports Network and Hokie Hall of Famer Mike Burnop joins the show.  Mike outlines the story of the Brent Pry firing this past weekend.  Burnop also takes us back to his days as a Virginia Tech tight end.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 104 Nicole Briscoe, ESPN</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 104 Nicole Briscoe, ESPN</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[ESPN anchor and television personality Nicole Briscoe joins Bud and Mac.  Her lifelong journey and mission has been a successful one.   From her early days at Northern Illinois, Rockford, Illinois television and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network, to ESPN Nicole learned to embrace every opportunity.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>ESPN anchor and television personality Nicole Briscoe joins Bud and Mac.  Her lifelong journey and mission has been a successful one.  </p><p>From her early days at Northern Illinois, Rockford, Illinois television and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network, to ESPN Nicole learned to embrace every opportunity.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ESPN anchor and television personality Nicole Briscoe joins Bud and Mac.  Her lifelong journey and mission has been a successful one.  </p><p>From her early days at Northern Illinois, Rockford, Illinois television and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network, to ESPN Nicole learned to embrace every opportunity.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 103 Tom Sherman, former UVA Assistant</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 103 Tom Sherman, former UVA Assistant</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Penn State quarterback and University of Virginia assistant Tom Sherman joins Bud and Mac.  "Sherm" and Bud have a long relationship from the recruiting trail to the sidelines.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former Penn State quarterback and University of Virginia assistant Tom Sherman joins Bud and Mac.  &quot;Sherm&quot; and Bud have a long relationship from the recruiting trail to the sidelines.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Penn State quarterback and University of Virginia assistant Tom Sherman joins Bud and Mac.  &quot;Sherm&quot; and Bud have a long relationship from the recruiting trail to the sidelines.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 102 The Top Ten </itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 102 The Top Ten </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac break down the "top ten" college football stories for 2025, previewing the new season. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac break down the &quot;top ten&quot; college football stories for 2025, previewing the new season.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac break down the &quot;top ten&quot; college football stories for 2025, previewing the new season.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 101 The Dog Days of Summer</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 101 The Dog Days of Summer</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac are joined by special friend and sponsor Dr. Scott Mann of Invision.  Scott was the sailboat captain during Bud's vacation in the BVI's.  Bud also forecasts the SEC and ACC football races. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac are joined by special friend and sponsor Dr. Scott Mann of Invision.  Scott was the sailboat captain during Bud&apos;s vacation in the BVI&apos;s.  Bud also forecasts the SEC and ACC football races.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac are joined by special friend and sponsor Dr. Scott Mann of Invision.  Scott was the sailboat captain during Bud&apos;s vacation in the BVI&apos;s.  Bud also forecasts the SEC and ACC football races.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 100 Mike London, Head Football Coach, William and Mary</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 100 Mike London, Head Football Coach, William and Mary</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coach London is one of the most genuine and trusted football coaches in the country...and he wins.  While Bud finishes his vacation, Mac catches up with an "ol' friend." (Plus, Gordie Hershiser and Mac follow up on baseball's Hall of Fame ceremony) Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Coach London is one of the most genuine and trusted football coaches in the country...and he wins.  While Bud finishes his vacation, Mac catches up with an &quot;ol&apos; friend.&quot;</p><p>(Plus, Gordie Hershiser and Mac follow up on baseball&apos;s Hall of Fame ceremony)</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Coach London is one of the most genuine and trusted football coaches in the country...and he wins.  While Bud finishes his vacation, Mac catches up with an &quot;ol&apos; friend.&quot;</p><p>(Plus, Gordie Hershiser and Mac follow up on baseball&apos;s Hall of Fame ceremony)</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 99 The Mental Side</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 99 The Mental Side</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac pay tribute to PGA 4-time Major winner Scottie Scheffler, Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, and South Carolina Football Coach Shane Beamer.  Enjoy "The Mental Side."     Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac pay tribute to PGA 4-time Major winner Scottie Scheffler, Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, and South Carolina Football Coach Shane Beamer.  Enjoy &quot;The Mental Side.&quot;</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac pay tribute to PGA 4-time Major winner Scottie Scheffler, Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, and South Carolina Football Coach Shane Beamer.  Enjoy &quot;The Mental Side.&quot;</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 98 From the Podium</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 98 From the Podium</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac breakdown the SEC Football Media Days, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle's winning mindset, and the growth of South Carolina football coach, Shane Beamer.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac breakdown the SEC Football Media Days, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle&apos;s winning mindset, and the growth of South Carolina football coach, Shane Beamer.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac breakdown the SEC Football Media Days, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle&apos;s winning mindset, and the growth of South Carolina football coach, Shane Beamer.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2890</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Vol 97 Foster and Friends &quot;Summer Wind&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Vol 97 Foster and Friends &quot;Summer Wind&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac address the "changing winds" of college athletics with athletic directors Whit Babcock of Virginia Tech and Carla Williams of Virginia.   Also, we dive into the Michael Vick story and his new coaching gig with Norfolk State.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac address the &quot;changing winds&quot; of college athletics with athletic directors Whit Babcock of Virginia Tech and Carla Williams of Virginia.   Also, we dive into the Michael Vick story and his new coaching gig with Norfolk State.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac address the &quot;changing winds&quot; of college athletics with athletic directors Whit Babcock of Virginia Tech and Carla Williams of Virginia.   Also, we dive into the Michael Vick story and his new coaching gig with Norfolk State.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 96 The College General Managers</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 96 The College General Managers</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac breakdown the "hottest" position in college sports...the General Manager.  Insights from UNC GM Mike Lombardi as well as USC GM Jim Bowden.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac breakdown the &quot;hottest&quot; position in college sports...the General Manager.  Insights from UNC GM Mike Lombardi as well as USC GM Jim Bowden.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac breakdown the &quot;hottest&quot; position in college sports...the General Manager.  Insights from UNC GM Mike Lombardi as well as USC GM Jim Bowden.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2894</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Vol 95 Foster and Friends David Teel, Hall of Fame Writer</itunes:title>
    <title>Vol 95 Foster and Friends David Teel, Hall of Fame Writer</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hall of Fame Writer from the state of Virginia, David Teel joins Bud and Mac. David breaks down this weeks House Settlement payments and the future of college athletics.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hall of Fame Writer from the state of Virginia, David Teel joins Bud and Mac. David breaks down this weeks House Settlement payments and the future of college athletics.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hall of Fame Writer from the state of Virginia, David Teel joins Bud and Mac. David breaks down this weeks House Settlement payments and the future of college athletics.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vol 94 Foster and Friends With Sean Singletary</itunes:title>
    <title>Vol 94 Foster and Friends With Sean Singletary</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac catch up with one of the premier point guards in the ACC, Sean Singletary.  Sean is one of three University of Virginia basketball players to earn first team, ALL-ACC three times.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac catch up with one of the premier point guards in the ACC, Sean Singletary.  Sean is one of three University of Virginia basketball players to earn first team, ALL-ACC three times.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac catch up with one of the premier point guards in the ACC, Sean Singletary.  Sean is one of three University of Virginia basketball players to earn first team, ALL-ACC three times.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vol 93 Foster and Friends &quot;The House Case&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Vol 93 Foster and Friends &quot;The House Case&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac, with the help of Jay Bilas and Pete Thamel, break down the House Settlement Case and the college athletics revenue share.  The new College Sports Commission is also discussed.nn Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac, with the help of Jay Bilas and Pete Thamel, break down the House Settlement Case and the college athletics revenue share.  The new College Sports Commission is also discussed.nn</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac, with the help of Jay Bilas and Pete Thamel, break down the House Settlement Case and the college athletics revenue share.  The new College Sports Commission is also discussed.nn</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 92 House Settlement II with Chet Culver (Part 2)</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 92 House Settlement II with Chet Culver (Part 2)</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Former Governor of Iowa, Chet Culver returns to Foster and Friends to provide an update on the upcoming House Settlement Case with the NCAA and college athletics. Culver's lobbyist group is working closely with the American Football Coaches Association.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Former Governor of Iowa, Chet Culver returns to Foster and Friends to provide an update on the upcoming House Settlement Case with the NCAA and college athletics. Culver&apos;s lobbyist group is working closely with the American Football Coaches Association.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Former Governor of Iowa, Chet Culver returns to Foster and Friends to provide an update on the upcoming House Settlement Case with the NCAA and college athletics. Culver&apos;s lobbyist group is working closely with the American Football Coaches Association.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 91 Ryan Odom, UVA Head Basketball Coach</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 91 Ryan Odom, UVA Head Basketball Coach</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The University of Virginia's 13th head basketball coach, Ryan Odom, joins Bud and Mac this week.  Ryan accepted the position in March of this year.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The University of Virginia&apos;s 13th head basketball coach, Ryan Odom, joins Bud and Mac this week.  Ryan accepted the position in March of this year.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The University of Virginia&apos;s 13th head basketball coach, Ryan Odom, joins Bud and Mac this week.  Ryan accepted the position in March of this year.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 90 Wayne Schuchts, Former UVA QB</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 90 Wayne Schuchts, Former UVA QB</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, former University of Virginia quarterback, Wayne Schuchts, joins Bud and Mac.  Wayne led the Cavs in 1983 during coach George Welsh's Cavalier turnaround.  Wayne is also an Orange Bowl representative with the SEC.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, former University of Virginia quarterback, Wayne Schuchts, joins Bud and Mac.  Wayne led the Cavs in 1983 during coach George Welsh&apos;s Cavalier turnaround.  Wayne is also an Orange Bowl representative with the SEC.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, former University of Virginia quarterback, Wayne Schuchts, joins Bud and Mac.  Wayne led the Cavs in 1983 during coach George Welsh&apos;s Cavalier turnaround.  Wayne is also an Orange Bowl representative with the SEC.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 89 Chet Culver and Craig Bohl</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 89 Chet Culver and Craig Bohl</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Bud and Mac visited with the former Governor of Iowa and Lobbyist Chet Culver.  They are joined by American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Executive Director Craig Bohl.   The wheels are in motion with the nation's government working to change the state of college athletics, the transfer portal and the school's NIL programs.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud and Mac visited with the former Governor of Iowa and Lobbyist Chet Culver.  They are joined by American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Executive Director Craig Bohl.  </p><p>The wheels are in motion with the nation&apos;s government working to change the state of college athletics, the transfer portal and the school&apos;s NIL programs.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud and Mac visited with the former Governor of Iowa and Lobbyist Chet Culver.  They are joined by American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Executive Director Craig Bohl.  </p><p>The wheels are in motion with the nation&apos;s government working to change the state of college athletics, the transfer portal and the school&apos;s NIL programs.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 88 The Virginia Tech Spring Football Weekend</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 88 The Virginia Tech Spring Football Weekend</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Mac and Bud as Foster and Friends goes live from one of their sponsors, the River City Distillery.  They were joined by Drs Scott and Becky Mann of Invision, also a supporter of the syndicated show and podcast.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Join Mac and Bud as Foster and Friends goes live from one of their sponsors, the River City Distillery.  They were joined by Drs Scott and Becky Mann of Invision, also a supporter of the syndicated show and podcast.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Mac and Bud as Foster and Friends goes live from one of their sponsors, the River City Distillery.  They were joined by Drs Scott and Becky Mann of Invision, also a supporter of the syndicated show and podcast.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 87 Al Coleman</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Long-time and legendary Richmond broadcaster Al Coleman retired from his sports talk show last month.  It ended 33 years of excellence and produced a truckload of memories.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Long-time and legendary Richmond broadcaster Al Coleman retired from his sports talk show last month.  It ended 33 years of excellence and produced a truckload of memories. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Long-time and legendary Richmond broadcaster Al Coleman retired from his sports talk show last month.  It ended 33 years of excellence and produced a truckload of memories. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 86 Robby Robinson, VCU</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 86 Robby Robinson, VCU</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Robby Robinson is Virginia Commonwealth University's Director of Business Development and the play by play voice of the Rams.  Robby has been associated with VCU since 2008, and former University of Virginia baseball player. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Robby Robinson is Virginia Commonwealth University&apos;s Director of Business Development and the play by play voice of the Rams.  Robby has been associated with VCU since 2008, and former University of Virginia baseball player.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Robby Robinson is Virginia Commonwealth University&apos;s Director of Business Development and the play by play voice of the Rams.  Robby has been associated with VCU since 2008, and former University of Virginia baseball player.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 85 Ira Schoffel</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 85 Ira Schoffel</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this weeks podcast, Ira Schoffel, managing editor of Warchant.com, joins the show to break down the ACC Settlement between Florida State, Clemson and the ACC.  Ira has covered the Seminoles for over 20 years and is one of the more respected "voices" in the college sports industry.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this weeks podcast, Ira Schoffel, managing editor of Warchant.com, joins the show to break down the ACC Settlement between Florida State, Clemson and the ACC.  Ira has covered the Seminoles for over 20 years and is one of the more respected &quot;voices&quot; in the college sports industry.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this weeks podcast, Ira Schoffel, managing editor of Warchant.com, joins the show to break down the ACC Settlement between Florida State, Clemson and the ACC.  Ira has covered the Seminoles for over 20 years and is one of the more respected &quot;voices&quot; in the college sports industry.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 84 Darryl Tapp</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 84 Darryl Tapp</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Washington Commanders Defensive Line Coach and Virginia Tech Hall of Famer Darryl Tapp joins Bud and Mac for an inside look at the NFL.  Darryl has learned plenty regarding motivation techniques at the professional level. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Washington Commanders Defensive Line Coach and Virginia Tech Hall of Famer Darryl Tapp joins Bud and Mac for an inside look at the NFL.  Darryl has learned plenty regarding motivation techniques at the professional level.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Washington Commanders Defensive Line Coach and Virginia Tech Hall of Famer Darryl Tapp joins Bud and Mac for an inside look at the NFL.  Darryl has learned plenty regarding motivation techniques at the professional level.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 83 Ann Holland</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 83 Ann Holland</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ms Ann Holland was the "First Lady" of Virginia Basketball for many years.  Her husband, Terry, coached the game at UVA for 16 years after a 5-year stint at Davidson.  Coach Holland passed in January of 2023.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ms Ann Holland was the &quot;First Lady&quot; of Virginia Basketball for many years.  Her husband, Terry, coached the game at UVA for 16 years after a 5-year stint at Davidson.  Coach Holland passed in January of 2023.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ms Ann Holland was the &quot;First Lady&quot; of Virginia Basketball for many years.  Her husband, Terry, coached the game at UVA for 16 years after a 5-year stint at Davidson.  Coach Holland passed in January of 2023.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 82 Eli Gold</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 82 Eli Gold</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most iconic and well received broadcasters of our time, Eli Gold visits with Mac and Bud about life, sportscasting, and 36 years as "The Voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide."  Eli did it all, broadcasting pro football, professional hockey, and the years he spent with the Motor Racing Network covering NASCAR. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>One of the most iconic and well received broadcasters of our time, Eli Gold visits with Mac and Bud about life, sportscasting, and 36 years as &quot;The Voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide.&quot;  Eli did it all, broadcasting pro football, professional hockey, and the years he spent with the Motor Racing Network covering NASCAR.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most iconic and well received broadcasters of our time, Eli Gold visits with Mac and Bud about life, sportscasting, and 36 years as &quot;The Voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide.&quot;  Eli did it all, broadcasting pro football, professional hockey, and the years he spent with the Motor Racing Network covering NASCAR.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 81 Billy Wagner</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 81 Billy Wagner</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As one of the greatest relief pitchers in the Majors, Billy Wagner was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame last week.  He currently coaches high school baseball at the Miller School outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. "Billy the Kid" played for 5 teams and set several MLB records in his 16 years.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>As one of the greatest relief pitchers in the Majors, Billy Wagner was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame last week.  He currently coaches high school baseball at the Miller School outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. &quot;Billy the Kid&quot; played for 5 teams and set several MLB records in his 16 years.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As one of the greatest relief pitchers in the Majors, Billy Wagner was elected to the MLB Hall of Fame last week.  He currently coaches high school baseball at the Miller School outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. &quot;Billy the Kid&quot; played for 5 teams and set several MLB records in his 16 years.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 80 Rusty LaRue</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 80 Rusty LaRue</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rusty Larue is a Wake Forest legend.  He played three sports for the Demon Deacons.  He logged time in professional basketball in the  NBA and in Europe.  Rusty won a championship with the Chicago Bulls along some guy named "Jordan." Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Rusty Larue is a Wake Forest legend.  He played three sports for the Demon Deacons.  He logged time in professional basketball in the  NBA and in Europe.  Rusty won a championship with the Chicago Bulls along some guy named &quot;Jordan.&quot;</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rusty Larue is a Wake Forest legend.  He played three sports for the Demon Deacons.  He logged time in professional basketball in the  NBA and in Europe.  Rusty won a championship with the Chicago Bulls along some guy named &quot;Jordan.&quot;</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 79 Heath Miller</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 79 Heath Miller</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac catch up with one of the great NFL tight ends, the Steelers Heath Miller.  Heath is in Pittsburgh's Hall of Honor, and is now coaching high school football in Charlottesville.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac catch up with one of the great NFL tight ends, the Steelers Heath Miller.  Heath is in Pittsburgh&apos;s Hall of Honor, and is now coaching high school football in Charlottesville.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac catch up with one of the great NFL tight ends, the Steelers Heath Miller.  Heath is in Pittsburgh&apos;s Hall of Honor, and is now coaching high school football in Charlottesville.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 78 Bud&#39;s Team Identity</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 78 Bud&#39;s Team Identity</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster and Mac break down Bud's "return to the booth" for the Dukes' Mayo Bowl.  In this episode the boys also tackle the definition of "team identity."   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster and Mac break down Bud&apos;s &quot;return to the booth&quot; for the Dukes&apos; Mayo Bowl.  In this episode the boys also tackle the definition of &quot;team identity.&quot;  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster and Mac break down Bud&apos;s &quot;return to the booth&quot; for the Dukes&apos; Mayo Bowl.  In this episode the boys also tackle the definition of &quot;team identity.&quot;  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 77 The Year in Review 2024 with Bud and Mac</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 77 The Year in Review 2024 with Bud and Mac</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[From legendary golfer Curtis Strange, racing legend Tony Stewart, and former Hokie Michael Vick, 2024 was a terrific year for the show.  Bud and Mac look back at 10 special "Foster and Friends" shows.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>From legendary golfer Curtis Strange, racing legend Tony Stewart, and former Hokie Michael Vick, 2024 was a terrific year for the show.  Bud and Mac look back at 10 special &quot;Foster and Friends&quot; shows. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From legendary golfer Curtis Strange, racing legend Tony Stewart, and former Hokie Michael Vick, 2024 was a terrific year for the show.  Bud and Mac look back at 10 special &quot;Foster and Friends&quot; shows. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 76 Lo Davis, Executive Director Cav Futures</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 76 Lo Davis, Executive Director Cav Futures</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Executive Director of Cav Futures, Lo Davis, joins Bud and Mac to discuss the University of Virginia NIL initiative and the issues of dealing with agents. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Executive Director of Cav Futures, Lo Davis, joins Bud and Mac to discuss the University of Virginia NIL initiative and the issues of dealing with agents.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Executive Director of Cav Futures, Lo Davis, joins Bud and Mac to discuss the University of Virginia NIL initiative and the issues of dealing with agents.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends, Vol 75 Gretchen Walsh</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends, Vol 75 Gretchen Walsh</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former NFL Super Bowl champ Chris Long, Virginia Tech's GM Kelly Woolwine, and UVA All-American Gretchen Walsh are featured.  Mac co-hosts with former UVA All-American Beth O'Connor Baker.  Beth is the assistant swim coach at American University. (Bud is on vacation).  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Bud and Mac break down the College Football Playoff.  Foster and Friends also features Whit Babcock, Virginia Tech Athletic Director discussing the House vs NCAA settlement due in 2025. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud and Mac break down the College Football Playoff.  Foster and Friends also features Whit Babcock, Virginia Tech Athletic Director discussing the House vs NCAA settlement due in 2025.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 73 Nick Cullen </itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 73 Nick Cullen </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Virginia Tech wide receiver and Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, Nick Cullen, joins the program.  Bud, Mac, and Nick focus on the Hokies and Cavaliers and their Commonwealth rivalry.  Nick also reflects on his relationship with former Tech coach, Frank Beamer.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former Virginia Tech wide receiver and Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, Nick Cullen, joins the program.  Bud, Mac, and Nick focus on the Hokies and Cavaliers and their Commonwealth rivalry.  Nick also reflects on his relationship with former Tech coach, Frank Beamer.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Virginia Tech wide receiver and Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, Nick Cullen, joins the program.  Bud, Mac, and Nick focus on the Hokies and Cavaliers and their Commonwealth rivalry.  Nick also reflects on his relationship with former Tech coach, Frank Beamer.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 72 Caitlin Clark</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 72 Caitlin Clark</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Bud and Mac break down the CFP and SMU Football.  They also feature the WNBA Rookie of the Year and her appearance at the Annika Driven by Gainbridge LPGA event...Caitlin Clark.     Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud and Mac break down the CFP and SMU Football.  They also feature the WNBA Rookie of the Year and her appearance at the Annika Driven by Gainbridge LPGA event...Caitlin Clark.    </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud and Mac break down the CFP and SMU Football.  They also feature the WNBA Rookie of the Year and her appearance at the Annika Driven by Gainbridge LPGA event...Caitlin Clark.    </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Vol 71 Foster and Friends &quot;Coach Speak&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Vol 71 Foster and Friends &quot;Coach Speak&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac discuss the first reveal of the College Football Playoff Bracket, the magic of Indiana's coach Curt Cignetti, and how important "coach speaK" can be when consulting student athletes.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac discuss the first reveal of the College Football Playoff Bracket, the magic of Indiana&apos;s coach Curt Cignetti, and how important &quot;coach speaK&quot; can be when consulting student athletes.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac discuss the first reveal of the College Football Playoff Bracket, the magic of Indiana&apos;s coach Curt Cignetti, and how important &quot;coach speaK&quot; can be when consulting student athletes.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 70 Curtis Strange</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 70 Curtis Strange</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Wake Forest and PGA Tour golfer, Curtis Strange, joins Bud and Mac to discuss NCAA issues, the PGA Tour, his two US Opens, and why he likes to fish with basketball legend Michael Jordan. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former Wake Forest and PGA Tour golfer, Curtis Strange, joins Bud and Mac to discuss NCAA issues, the PGA Tour, his two US Opens, and why he likes to fish with basketball legend Michael Jordan.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Wake Forest and PGA Tour golfer, Curtis Strange, joins Bud and Mac to discuss NCAA issues, the PGA Tour, his two US Opens, and why he likes to fish with basketball legend Michael Jordan.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 69 Jim Hobgood, UVA Basketball</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 69 Jim Hobgood, UVA Basketball</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former UVA basketball star and radio network analyst joins Bud and Mac.  The crew breaks down UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett's decision to resign from his position.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former UVA basketball star and radio network analyst joins Bud and Mac.  The crew breaks down UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett&apos;s decision to resign from his position.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former UVA basketball star and radio network analyst joins Bud and Mac.  The crew breaks down UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett&apos;s decision to resign from his position.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 68 Duke Edsall</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 68 Duke Edsall</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the great college basketball officials, Duke Edsall stops by the show to visit with Bud and Mac regarding the effects of the transfer portal on schools, coaches, and yes, even basketball officials.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>One of the great college basketball officials, Duke Edsall stops by the show to visit with Bud and Mac regarding the effects of the transfer portal on schools, coaches, and yes, even basketball officials.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the great college basketball officials, Duke Edsall stops by the show to visit with Bud and Mac regarding the effects of the transfer portal on schools, coaches, and yes, even basketball officials.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 67 Dr. Jerry Gaines</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 67 Dr. Jerry Gaines</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac visit with one of the world's most inspirational people.  Dr. Jerry Gaines is the first black athlete to be inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame.  As an outstanding track and field champion, Dr. Gaines was just one of 20 black athletes on campus in the late 60's and early 70's.  His story is inspirational and educational.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with one of the world&apos;s most inspirational people.  Dr. Jerry Gaines is the first black athlete to be inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame.  As an outstanding track and field champion, Dr. Gaines was just one of 20 black athletes on campus in the late 60&apos;s and early 70&apos;s.  His story is inspirational and educational.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with one of the world&apos;s most inspirational people.  Dr. Jerry Gaines is the first black athlete to be inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame.  As an outstanding track and field champion, Dr. Gaines was just one of 20 black athletes on campus in the late 60&apos;s and early 70&apos;s.  His story is inspirational and educational.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 66 Jonathan Anderson, Lake Mary Little League Manager</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 66 Jonathan Anderson, Lake Mary Little League Manager</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following the Lake Mary, Florida Little League World Championship, Bud and Mac caught up with manager and coach Jonathan Anderson. Jonathan explains why it was "our summer."    Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Following the Lake Mary, Florida Little League World Championship, Bud and Mac caught up with manager and coach Jonathan Anderson. Jonathan explains why it was &quot;our summer.&quot;   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following the Lake Mary, Florida Little League World Championship, Bud and Mac caught up with manager and coach Jonathan Anderson. Jonathan explains why it was &quot;our summer.&quot;   </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 65 Mark Byington, Vanderbilt University</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 65 Mark Byington, Vanderbilt University</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Salem, Virginia native and former James Madison basketball coach Mark Byington is in his first year as head coach at Vanderbilt University.  Coach Byington discusses the challenges ahead for the Commodores and his excitement to be in the SEC.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Salem, Virginia native and former James Madison basketball coach Mark Byington is in his first year as head coach at Vanderbilt University.  Coach Byington discusses the challenges ahead for the Commodores and his excitement to be in the SEC.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Salem, Virginia native and former James Madison basketball coach Mark Byington is in his first year as head coach at Vanderbilt University.  Coach Byington discusses the challenges ahead for the Commodores and his excitement to be in the SEC.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 64 Mike Harris of &quot;The Athletic&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 64 Mike Harris of &quot;The Athletic&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Long time sportswriter and managing editor Mike Harris joins Bud and Mac. Mike is currently the Managing Director, Universal Desk, The Athletic.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Long time sportswriter and managing editor Mike Harris joins Bud and Mac. Mike is currently the Managing Director, Universal Desk, The Athletic.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Long time sportswriter and managing editor Mike Harris joins Bud and Mac. Mike is currently the Managing Director, Universal Desk, The Athletic.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 63 The Week 1 College FB Re-cap</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 63 The Week 1 College FB Re-cap</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac break down Week 1 of the college football season with analysis, comments from the coaches and press conference insights.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac break down Week 1 of the college football season with analysis, comments from the coaches and press conference insights.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac break down Week 1 of the college football season with analysis, comments from the coaches and press conference insights.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 62 Jim Druckenmiller</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 62 Jim Druckenmiller</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Virginia Tech and San Francisco 49'ers quarterback Jim Druckenmiller joins the podcast.  "Druck" was instrumental in putting the Hokie football program on the map. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former Virginia Tech and San Francisco 49&apos;ers quarterback Jim Druckenmiller joins the podcast.  &quot;Druck&quot; was instrumental in putting the Hokie football program on the map.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Virginia Tech and San Francisco 49&apos;ers quarterback Jim Druckenmiller joins the podcast.  &quot;Druck&quot; was instrumental in putting the Hokie football program on the map.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac visit with Beth O'Connor Baker, American University assistant swim coach.  Beth was a 10-time All-American swimmer at the University of Virginia. She held numerous records at UVA and was ranked first in the country in 15 events.  Beth is also a member of the Cavalier Swimming Hall of Fame. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with Beth O&apos;Connor Baker, American University assistant swim coach.  Beth was a 10-time All-American swimmer at the University of Virginia. She held numerous records at UVA and was ranked first in the country in 15 events.  Beth is also a member of the Cavalier Swimming Hall of Fame.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with Beth O&apos;Connor Baker, American University assistant swim coach.  Beth was a 10-time All-American swimmer at the University of Virginia. She held numerous records at UVA and was ranked first in the country in 15 events.  Beth is also a member of the Cavalier Swimming Hall of Fame.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 60 Charles Cosmato, River City Distillery</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Owner and Master Distiller Charles Cosmato of River City Distillery joins Bud and Mac to discuss his new venture.  Charles is supporting Bud's Lunch Pail Defense Foundation by inventing "WIN Vodka."  A terrific story from a top flight distiller. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Owner and Master Distiller Charles Cosmato of River City Distillery joins Bud and Mac to discuss his new venture.  Charles is supporting Bud&apos;s Lunch Pail Defense Foundation by inventing &quot;WIN Vodka.&quot;  A terrific story from a top flight distiller.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Owner and Master Distiller Charles Cosmato of River City Distillery joins Bud and Mac to discuss his new venture.  Charles is supporting Bud&apos;s Lunch Pail Defense Foundation by inventing &quot;WIN Vodka.&quot;  A terrific story from a top flight distiller.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 59 Author Ron Peterson, Jr.</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 59 Author Ron Peterson, Jr.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ron Peterson, Jr is a local and "best-selling" author from Virginia's New River Valley.  His award winning work in true life crime non-fiction has captured readers from all over the country.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ron Peterson, Jr is a local and &quot;best-selling&quot; author from Virginia&apos;s New River Valley.  His award winning work in true life crime non-fiction has captured readers from all over the country.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ron Peterson, Jr is a local and &quot;best-selling&quot; author from Virginia&apos;s New River Valley.  His award winning work in true life crime non-fiction has captured readers from all over the country.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 58 Training Camp</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 58 Training Camp</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud returns from vacation to breakdown the headlines with Mac as college football training camps open around the country. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud returns from vacation to breakdown the headlines with Mac as college football training camps open around the country.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud returns from vacation to breakdown the headlines with Mac as college football training camps open around the country.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 57 Ahmad Hawkins, former UVA Wide Receiver</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 57 Ahmad Hawkins, former UVA Wide Receiver</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former University of Virginia wide receiver Ahmad Hawkins joins Bud and Mac remembering his legendary catch against Virginia Tech in 1998.  Ahmad is now preparing to broadcast Cavalier games joining the Virginia Sports Network. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former University of Virginia wide receiver Ahmad Hawkins joins Bud and Mac remembering his legendary catch against Virginia Tech in 1998.  Ahmad is now preparing to broadcast Cavalier games joining the Virginia Sports Network.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former University of Virginia wide receiver Ahmad Hawkins joins Bud and Mac remembering his legendary catch against Virginia Tech in 1998.  Ahmad is now preparing to broadcast Cavalier games joining the Virginia Sports Network.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 56 Mark Condron, Senior Producer-Olympics</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 56 Mark Condron, Senior Producer-Olympics</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Emmy award winner Mark Condron will be working his 10th Olympic games.   Mark works as senior producer for NBC during the network's Olympic coverage. He has also worked for the Golf Channel, HBO Sports, ESPN, and TNT.     Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Emmy award winner Mark Condron will be working his 10th Olympic games.   Mark works as senior producer for NBC during the network&apos;s Olympic coverage. He has also worked for the Golf Channel, HBO Sports, ESPN, and TNT.    </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Emmy award winner Mark Condron will be working his 10th Olympic games.   Mark works as senior producer for NBC during the network&apos;s Olympic coverage. He has also worked for the Golf Channel, HBO Sports, ESPN, and TNT.    </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 55 Bimbo Coles (NBA star and former Virginia Tech Player)</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 55 Bimbo Coles (NBA star and former Virginia Tech Player)</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[He is a hall of famer and had his number retired at Virginia Tech.  One of the grittiest players ever in the NBA, Bimbo Coles shared his thoughts on basketball and family with Bud and Mac Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>He is a hall of famer and had his number retired at Virginia Tech.  One of the grittiest players ever in the NBA, Bimbo Coles shared his thoughts on basketball and family with Bud and Mac</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>He is a hall of famer and had his number retired at Virginia Tech.  One of the grittiest players ever in the NBA, Bimbo Coles shared his thoughts on basketball and family with Bud and Mac</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 54-Shawn Moore (former Virginia Quarterback)</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 54-Shawn Moore (former Virginia Quarterback)</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Virginia All-ACC and All-American quarterback Shawn Moore joins the program.  Shawn led the Cavaliers to a number one ranking in 1990 and is one of the more decorated UVA football players.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former Virginia All-ACC and All-American quarterback Shawn Moore joins the program.  Shawn led the Cavaliers to a number one ranking in 1990 and is one of the more decorated UVA football players.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Virginia All-ACC and All-American quarterback Shawn Moore joins the program.  Shawn led the Cavaliers to a number one ranking in 1990 and is one of the more decorated UVA football players.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 53 Will Driscoll, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 53 Will Driscoll, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a return appearance, Will Driscoll of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame meets with Bud and Mac to discuss the Hall's initiatives in the state of Virginia as well as with high school student-athletes.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In a return appearance, Will Driscoll of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame meets with Bud and Mac to discuss the Hall&apos;s initiatives in the state of Virginia as well as with high school student-athletes.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a return appearance, Will Driscoll of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame meets with Bud and Mac to discuss the Hall&apos;s initiatives in the state of Virginia as well as with high school student-athletes.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 52 The Summer Playlist</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 52 The Summer Playlist</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac take a summer break and prepare you for your summer playlist, and the music you will need at the beach, the pool, the picnic...and maybe for the rest of your life.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac take a summer break and prepare you for your summer playlist, and the music you will need at the beach, the pool, the picnic...and maybe for the rest of your life.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac take a summer break and prepare you for your summer playlist, and the music you will need at the beach, the pool, the picnic...and maybe for the rest of your life.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 51 Gary Hahn, North Carolina State Voice</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 51 Gary Hahn, North Carolina State Voice</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[After 34 years as Voice of the North Carolina State Wolfpack, Gary Hahn retired.  He is one of only four radio play-by-play guys for the Pack's radio network. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>After 34 years as Voice of the North Carolina State Wolfpack, Gary Hahn retired.  He is one of only four radio play-by-play guys for the Pack&apos;s radio network.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After 34 years as Voice of the North Carolina State Wolfpack, Gary Hahn retired.  He is one of only four radio play-by-play guys for the Pack&apos;s radio network.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 50 Wood Selig, AD Old Dominion</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 50 Wood Selig, AD Old Dominion</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[While Bud is on vacation, Mac and co-host Gordie Hershiser catch up with Old Dominion Athletic Director Wood Selig.  ODU is now a member of the Sun Belt Conference, and the Monarchs are managing NIL and the Transfer Portal like everyone else. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>While Bud is on vacation, Mac and co-host Gordie Hershiser catch up with Old Dominion Athletic Director Wood Selig.  ODU is now a member of the Sun Belt Conference, and the Monarchs are managing NIL and the Transfer Portal like everyone else.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While Bud is on vacation, Mac and co-host Gordie Hershiser catch up with Old Dominion Athletic Director Wood Selig.  ODU is now a member of the Sun Belt Conference, and the Monarchs are managing NIL and the Transfer Portal like everyone else.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Volume 49 John Freeman, &quot;Voice of the Virginia Cavaliers&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Volume 49 John Freeman, &quot;Voice of the Virginia Cavaliers&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud is on vacation.  Sitting in is Gordie Hershiser, former baseball pitcher for the University of Alabama, former television sportscaster and course director for the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting.  Our guest is the play-by-play voice of the Virginia Cavaliers...John Freeman. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 48 Racing Legend Tony Stewart</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 48 Racing Legend Tony Stewart</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Four-time NASCAR Cup Champion Tony Stewart joins Bud and Mac discussing his career and his love for competition and speed. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Four-time NASCAR Cup Champion Tony Stewart joins Bud and Mac discussing his career and his love for competition and speed.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 47 Michael Vick</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 47 Michael Vick</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac sit down with former Virginia Tech and NFL quarterback Michael Vick. Michael was attending the Hokies' spring football game.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac sit down with former Virginia Tech and NFL quarterback Michael Vick. Michael was attending the Hokies&apos; spring football game.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac sit down with former Virginia Tech and NFL quarterback Michael Vick. Michael was attending the Hokies&apos; spring football game.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 46 Jim Hobgood, former UVA Cavalier</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 46 Jim Hobgood, former UVA Cavalier</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the early 70's, Jim Hobgood changed the way Virginia Basketball was perceived.  "Hobo" sits down with Bud and Mac to discuss the history and the current state of the game nationally, and on the Grounds of UVA. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In the early 70&apos;s, Jim Hobgood changed the way Virginia Basketball was perceived.  &quot;Hobo&quot; sits down with Bud and Mac to discuss the history and the current state of the game nationally, and on the Grounds of UVA.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the early 70&apos;s, Jim Hobgood changed the way Virginia Basketball was perceived.  &quot;Hobo&quot; sits down with Bud and Mac to discuss the history and the current state of the game nationally, and on the Grounds of UVA.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 45 Tremaine Edmunds</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 45 Tremaine Edmunds</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds visit with Bud and Mac about family and the business of the NFL.  Tremaine is one of the three  "Edmunds brothers" who have spent time in the NFL. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds visit with Bud and Mac about family and the business of the NFL.  Tremaine is one of the three  &quot;Edmunds brothers&quot; who have spent time in the NFL.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds visit with Bud and Mac about family and the business of the NFL.  Tremaine is one of the three  &quot;Edmunds brothers&quot; who have spent time in the NFL.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 44 Terrell Edmunds</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 44 Terrell Edmunds</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Virginia Tech defensive back turned NFL safety joins Bud and Mac to discuss the business of football and how much family means to him. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former Virginia Tech defensive back turned NFL safety joins Bud and Mac to discuss the business of football and how much family means to him.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Virginia Tech defensive back turned NFL safety joins Bud and Mac to discuss the business of football and how much family means to him.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 43 Author Ward Clayton</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 43 Author Ward Clayton</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac visit with author and golf historian Ward Clayton.  Ward has released his new book, "The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National."   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with author and golf historian Ward Clayton.  Ward has released his new book, &quot;The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National.&quot;  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with author and golf historian Ward Clayton.  Ward has released his new book, &quot;The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National.&quot;  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 42 Will Driscoll, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 42 Will Driscoll, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Will Driscoll joins Bud and Mac to discuss the Hall's mission and the new class to be inducted in April. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Will Driscoll joins Bud and Mac to discuss the Hall&apos;s mission and the new class to be inducted in April.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Will Driscoll joins Bud and Mac to discuss the Hall&apos;s mission and the new class to be inducted in April.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 41 Mike London</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 41 Mike London</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac visit with one of the most inspirational college football coaches in the country, Mike London.  Mike is currently the head coach of William and Mary. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with one of the most inspirational college football coaches in the country, Mike London.  Mike is currently the head coach of William and Mary.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with one of the most inspirational college football coaches in the country, Mike London.  Mike is currently the head coach of William and Mary.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 40 Matt Schaub</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 40 Matt Schaub</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former NFL quarterback Matt Schaub joins Bud and Mac. Matt is a 17-year veteran of the NFL having played for the Falcons (twice), the Houston Texans, the Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens.  Last year Schaub was hired as an offensive consultant for Atlanta. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former NFL quarterback Matt Schaub joins Bud and Mac. Matt is a 17-year veteran of the NFL having played for the Falcons (twice), the Houston Texans, the Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens.  Last year Schaub was hired as an offensive consultant for Atlanta.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former NFL quarterback Matt Schaub joins Bud and Mac. Matt is a 17-year veteran of the NFL having played for the Falcons (twice), the Houston Texans, the Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens.  Last year Schaub was hired as an offensive consultant for Atlanta.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 39 Gary McCann</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 39 Gary McCann</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Long time ACC Sportswriter and author Gary McCann joins Bud and Mac.  The trio takes a "memory" trip down Tobacco Road and predicts the future of college sports and conference realignment. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Long time ACC Sportswriter and author Gary McCann joins Bud and Mac.  The trio takes a &quot;memory&quot; trip down Tobacco Road and predicts the future of college sports and conference realignment.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Long time ACC Sportswriter and author Gary McCann joins Bud and Mac.  The trio takes a &quot;memory&quot; trip down Tobacco Road and predicts the future of college sports and conference realignment.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 38 Cornell Brown</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 38 Cornell Brown</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Bud and Mac visit with former NFL linebacker and Virginia Tech All American Cornell Brown.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud and Mac visit with former NFL linebacker and Virginia Tech All American Cornell Brown.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week Bud and Mac visit with former NFL linebacker and Virginia Tech All American Cornell Brown.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 37 Taylor Tannenbaum</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 37 Taylor Tannenbaum</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac catch up with ESPN's and ACC Network's Taylor Tannenbaum.  This outstanding television and media personality has quickly become the face of the ACC. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac catch up with ESPN&apos;s and ACC Network&apos;s Taylor Tannenbaum.  This outstanding television and media personality has quickly become the face of the ACC.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac catch up with ESPN&apos;s and ACC Network&apos;s Taylor Tannenbaum.  This outstanding television and media personality has quickly become the face of the ACC.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 36 The Coaching Carousel </itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 36 The Coaching Carousel </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mac and Bud break down the college and professional football coaching carousel that always happens this time of year.  From McCarthy and Saban to Belichick and DeBoer, the coaching landscape has changed. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mac and Bud break down the college and professional football coaching carousel that always happens this time of year.  From McCarthy and Saban to Belichick and DeBoer, the coaching landscape has changed.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mac and Bud break down the college and professional football coaching carousel that always happens this time of year.  From McCarthy and Saban to Belichick and DeBoer, the coaching landscape has changed.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 35 &quot;2023 Final&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 35 &quot;2023 Final&quot;</title>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac take a deep dive into the upcoming CFP Playoffs and the best moment of 2023 on the Foster and Friends Podcast.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 34 Christina Daves, author, keynote speaker, and inventor</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 34 Christina Daves, author, keynote speaker, and inventor</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Bud and Mac discuss college bowl games and welcome author, keynote speaker, and inventor Christina Daves from PR for Anyone.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Bud and Mac discuss college bowl games and welcome author, keynote speaker, and inventor Christina Daves from <b><em>PR for Anyone.  </em></b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Bud and Mac discuss college bowl games and welcome author, keynote speaker, and inventor Christina Daves from <b><em>PR for Anyone.  </em></b></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 33 Author Katie Lever</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 33 Author Katie Lever</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ms. Katie Lever is a former Division 1 athlete and current doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin where she studies NCAA discourse and policy. She is also a freelance sportswriter and creative writer on the side. She is the author of a new book Surviving the Second Tier available on AMAZON. She joins Bud and Mac to discuss the latest in name, image and likeness and social media trends in college athletics. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Ms. Katie Lever is a former Division 1 athlete and current doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin where she studies NCAA discourse and policy. She is also a freelance sportswriter and creative writer on the side. She is the author of a new book <em>Surviving the Second Tier </em>available on AMAZON. She joins Bud and Mac to discuss the latest in name, image and likeness and social media trends in college athletics.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ms. Katie Lever is a former Division 1 athlete and current doctoral candidate at the University of Texas at Austin where she studies NCAA discourse and policy. She is also a freelance sportswriter and creative writer on the side. She is the author of a new book <em>Surviving the Second Tier </em>available on AMAZON. She joins Bud and Mac to discuss the latest in name, image and likeness and social media trends in college athletics.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 32-Ben Sutton, Founder and Chairman of Teall Capital.</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 32-Ben Sutton, Founder and Chairman of Teall Capital.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Over the past twenty years, Ben Sutton is one of the most powerful people in college sports.  Ben changed the way the sports marketing field did business with college athletic programs.  Ben is the former owner and CEO of ISP Sports and Chairman and President of IMG College. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Over the past twenty years, Ben Sutton is one of the most powerful people in college sports.  Ben changed the way the sports marketing field did business with college athletic programs.  Ben is the former owner and CEO of ISP Sports and Chairman and President of IMG College.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the past twenty years, Ben Sutton is one of the most powerful people in college sports.  Ben changed the way the sports marketing field did business with college athletic programs.  Ben is the former owner and CEO of ISP Sports and Chairman and President of IMG College.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 31-Virginia Tech Track and Field Coach Dave Cianelli</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 31-Virginia Tech Track and Field Coach Dave Cianelli</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the sports top experts on coaching and leadership, Dave Cianelli from Virginia Tech, talks with Bud and Mac about the success he has had in Blacksburg.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>One of the sports top experts on coaching and leadership, Dave Cianelli from Virginia Tech, talks with Bud and Mac about the success he has had in Blacksburg.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the sports top experts on coaching and leadership, Dave Cianelli from Virginia Tech, talks with Bud and Mac about the success he has had in Blacksburg.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 30-Expectations vs Appreciation with Bud Foster</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 30-Expectations vs Appreciation with Bud Foster</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former award winning defensive coordinator Bud Foster discusses college football and "expectations versus appreciation."   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former award winning defensive coordinator Bud Foster discusses college football and &quot;expectations versus appreciation.&quot;  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former award winning defensive coordinator Bud Foster discusses college football and &quot;expectations versus appreciation.&quot;  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 29-Michael Dixon (awfulannouncing.com)</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 29-Michael Dixon (awfulannouncing.com)</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michael Dixon is the senior editor for awfulannouncing.com and thecomeback.com.  Mr. Dixon takes us inside the content generated by both websites and the stories they look for to build award winning websites.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Michael Dixon is the senior editor for <em>awfulannouncing.com</em> and <em>thecomeback.com</em>.  Mr. Dixon takes us inside the content generated by both websites and the stories they look for to build award winning websites.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michael Dixon is the senior editor for <em>awfulannouncing.com</em> and <em>thecomeback.com</em>.  Mr. Dixon takes us inside the content generated by both websites and the stories they look for to build award winning websites.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 28 Corey Moore</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 28 Corey Moore</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former defensive end Corey Moore is one of the best to ever play college football.  The former Virginia Tech Hokie will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December.  He joins Bud and Mac and discusses his journey to success. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former defensive end Corey Moore is one of the best to ever play college football.  The former Virginia Tech Hokie will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December.  He joins Bud and Mac and discusses his journey to success.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former defensive end Corey Moore is one of the best to ever play college football.  The former Virginia Tech Hokie will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December.  He joins Bud and Mac and discusses his journey to success.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 27 Alan Schmadtke, Author</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 27 Alan Schmadtke, Author</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alan Schmadtke is a former sports and investigative journalist with the Orlando Sentinel.  He has become a very successful crime novelist.  His first book, Dead Odds has received terrific reviews. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Alan Schmadtke is a former sports and investigative journalist with the Orlando Sentinel.  He has become a very successful crime novelist.  His first book, Dead Odds has received terrific reviews.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alan Schmadtke is a former sports and investigative journalist with the Orlando Sentinel.  He has become a very successful crime novelist.  His first book, Dead Odds has received terrific reviews.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 26 Chris Long, former NFL great.</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 26 Chris Long, former NFL great.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chris Long won two Super Bowl Rings with two different teams in back-to-back seasons. (Patriots and Eagles).  The former Walter Payton Man of the Year in the NFL sits down with Bud Foster and Mac McDonald.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Chris Long won two Super Bowl Rings with two different teams in back-to-back seasons. (Patriots and Eagles).  The former Walter Payton Man of the Year in the NFL sits down with Bud Foster and Mac McDonald.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chris Long won two Super Bowl Rings with two different teams in back-to-back seasons. (Patriots and Eagles).  The former Walter Payton Man of the Year in the NFL sits down with Bud Foster and Mac McDonald.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Volume 25 Mike Young, Virginia Tech</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Volume 25 Mike Young, Virginia Tech</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac visit with the head basketball coach of Virginia Tech, Mike Young.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with the head basketball coach of Virginia Tech, Mike Young. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with the head basketball coach of Virginia Tech, Mike Young. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 24 Pete Thamel of ESPN</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 24 Pete Thamel of ESPN</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senior Editor and College Insider Pete Thamel joins Bud and Mac.  The topic?  College realignment and the future of college athletics. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Senior Editor and College Insider Pete Thamel joins Bud and Mac.  The topic?  College realignment and the future of college athletics.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Senior Editor and College Insider Pete Thamel joins Bud and Mac.  The topic?  College realignment and the future of college athletics.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 23 Sonya Curry</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 23 Sonya Curry</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Educator, author, and the first lady of the NBA.  Ms Curry is the mother of 3 terrific children, Sydel Curry, and the NBA's Seth and Stephen Curry.  Hear her thoughts about family, friends and her book Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith and Purpose." Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Educator, author, and the first lady of the NBA.  Ms Curry is the mother of 3 terrific children, Sydel Curry, and the NBA&apos;s Seth and Stephen Curry.  Hear her thoughts about family, friends and her book <em>Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith and Purpose.&quot;</em></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Educator, author, and the first lady of the NBA.  Ms Curry is the mother of 3 terrific children, Sydel Curry, and the NBA&apos;s Seth and Stephen Curry.  Hear her thoughts about family, friends and her book <em>Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith and Purpose.&quot;</em></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 22 Kris Budden, ESPN</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 22 Kris Budden, ESPN</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac welcome ESPN Reporter Kris Budden.  Kris discusses her position with the sports network, female reporters in the industry, and how her job and travel place demands on her family. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac welcome ESPN Reporter Kris Budden.  Kris discusses her position with the sports network, female reporters in the industry, and how her job and travel place demands on her family.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac welcome ESPN Reporter Kris Budden.  Kris discusses her position with the sports network, female reporters in the industry, and how her job and travel place demands on her family.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 21-Chip Tarkenton</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Longtime television sports personality Chip Tarkenton joins Bud and Mac.  Chip is the nephew of legendary Vikings quarterback Frank Tarkenton.  Chip has broadcasted games for ESPN, ABC and is the former Sports Director for WRIC, Channel 8 in Richmond, Virginia. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Longtime television sports personality Chip Tarkenton joins Bud and Mac.  Chip is the nephew of legendary Vikings quarterback Frank Tarkenton.  Chip has broadcasted games for ESPN, ABC and is the former Sports Director for WRIC, Channel 8 in Richmond, Virginia.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Longtime television sports personality Chip Tarkenton joins Bud and Mac.  Chip is the nephew of legendary Vikings quarterback Frank Tarkenton.  Chip has broadcasted games for ESPN, ABC and is the former Sports Director for WRIC, Channel 8 in Richmond, Virginia.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 20-Barry Weinberg, MLB Athletic Trainer</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 20-Barry Weinberg, MLB Athletic Trainer</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Major League athletic trainer Barry Weinberg joins Bud and Mac.  From his days with the A's, Cardinals and Yankees to his new book: "Eating My Way Through Baseball."   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former Major League athletic trainer Barry Weinberg joins Bud and Mac.  From his days with the A&apos;s, Cardinals and Yankees to his new book: <em>&quot;Eating My Way Through Baseball.&quot;  </em></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Major League athletic trainer Barry Weinberg joins Bud and Mac.  From his days with the A&apos;s, Cardinals and Yankees to his new book: <em>&quot;Eating My Way Through Baseball.&quot;  </em></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2708</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 19-Senator George Allen, Virginia</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 19-Senator George Allen, Virginia</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Senator and Governor from the Commonwealth of Virginia George Allen joins Bud and Mac.  The Senator covers everything from his playing days at UVA to the time spent with his Hall of Fame father, George Allen.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former Senator and Governor from the Commonwealth of Virginia George Allen joins Bud and Mac.  The Senator covers everything from his playing days at UVA to the time spent with his Hall of Fame father, George Allen.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Senator and Governor from the Commonwealth of Virginia George Allen joins Bud and Mac.  The Senator covers everything from his playing days at UVA to the time spent with his Hall of Fame father, George Allen.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2770</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 18-Richmond Times Dispatch Journalist</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 18-Richmond Times Dispatch Journalist</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For over 40 years, David Teel has covered sports in the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.  He is a 13-time Sportswriter of the Year in Virginia and Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Member.  In this episode with Bud and Mac, David breaks down college expansion and the moves of the SEC and Power 5.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>For over 40 years, David Teel has covered sports in the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.  He is a 13-time Sportswriter of the Year in Virginia and Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Member.  In this episode with Bud and Mac, David breaks down college expansion and the moves of the SEC and Power 5.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For over 40 years, David Teel has covered sports in the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond.  He is a 13-time Sportswriter of the Year in Virginia and Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Member.  In this episode with Bud and Mac, David breaks down college expansion and the moves of the SEC and Power 5.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 17-NASCAR&#39;s Jeb Burton plus a Terry Holland Salute</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 17-NASCAR&#39;s Jeb Burton plus a Terry Holland Salute</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Bud and Mac visit with one of the stars of NASCAR and Xfinity Series, Jeb Burton.  Plus we salute the late Terry Holland, former Virginia Basketball Coach.  Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Bud and Mac visit with one of the stars of NASCAR and Xfinity Series, Jeb Burton.  Plus we salute the late Terry Holland, former Virginia Basketball Coach. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Bud and Mac visit with one of the stars of NASCAR and Xfinity Series, Jeb Burton.  Plus we salute the late Terry Holland, former Virginia Basketball Coach. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 16 Aaron Rouse</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 16 Aaron Rouse</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac visit with former NFL and Virginia Tech linebacker Aaron Rouse.  He is now a State Senator in Virginia, representing the 7th District.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with former NFL and Virginia Tech linebacker Aaron Rouse.  He is now a State Senator in Virginia, representing the 7th District.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with former NFL and Virginia Tech linebacker Aaron Rouse.  He is now a State Senator in Virginia, representing the 7th District.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>2726</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 15 Don Majkowski</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 15 Don Majkowski</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Don Majkowski joins Bud and Mac.  The "Majik Man"  discusses his career and how a severe injury launched the football life of Brett Favre.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Don Majkowski joins Bud and Mac.  The &quot;Majik Man&quot;  discusses his career and how a severe injury launched the football life of Brett Favre.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Don Majkowski joins Bud and Mac.  The &quot;Majik Man&quot;  discusses his career and how a severe injury launched the football life of Brett Favre.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 14-The Transfer Portal and an Augusta Preview</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 14-The Transfer Portal and an Augusta Preview</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[PGA Rules official and long time PGA professional, Tony Austin joins Bud and Mac.  It's a preview and analysis of the 87th Masters Championship in Augusta, Georgia. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>PGA Rules official and long time PGA professional, Tony Austin joins Bud and Mac.  It&apos;s a preview and analysis of the 87th Masters Championship in Augusta, Georgia.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PGA Rules official and long time PGA professional, Tony Austin joins Bud and Mac.  It&apos;s a preview and analysis of the 87th Masters Championship in Augusta, Georgia.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 13-Brooks and Lantz</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 13-Brooks and Lantz</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac showcase Virginia Tech women's basketball coach Kenny Brooks as well as the career of former defensive coordinator Rick Lantz.  Rick's son, Terry and son-in-law Rob Cooper join the show.    Program note:  Coach Lantz passed away in late March, 2023. Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac showcase Virginia Tech women&apos;s basketball coach Kenny Brooks as well as the career of former defensive coordinator Rick Lantz.  Rick&apos;s son, Terry and son-in-law Rob Cooper join the show.   <br/>Program note:  Coach Lantz passed away in late March, 2023.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac showcase Virginia Tech women&apos;s basketball coach Kenny Brooks as well as the career of former defensive coordinator Rick Lantz.  Rick&apos;s son, Terry and son-in-law Rob Cooper join the show.   <br/>Program note:  Coach Lantz passed away in late March, 2023.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 12 Coach Charlie Weis</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 12 Coach Charlie Weis</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former college and professional coach Charlie Weis is our guest this week.  Charlie covers the keys to winning, his days with the Patriots and Tom Brady, and the infamous "Tuck Rule" playoff game against the Raiders.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former college and professional coach Charlie Weis is our guest this week.  Charlie covers the keys to winning, his days with the Patriots and Tom Brady, and the infamous &quot;Tuck Rule&quot; playoff game against the Raiders.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former college and professional coach Charlie Weis is our guest this week.  Charlie covers the keys to winning, his days with the Patriots and Tom Brady, and the infamous &quot;Tuck Rule&quot; playoff game against the Raiders.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 10 Ronde Barber</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 10 Ronde Barber</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Tampa Bay defensive back Ronde Barber celebrates his Hall of Fame Induction with Bud and Mac Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former Tampa Bay defensive back Ronde Barber celebrates his Hall of Fame Induction with Bud and Mac</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former Tampa Bay defensive back Ronde Barber celebrates his Hall of Fame Induction with Bud and Mac</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 9 Ron Prince</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 9 Ron Prince</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former college and professional football coach Ron Prince breaks down his career and the expectations of the NFL player.  Prince was the head coach at K-State and Howard, as well as assistant with the Colts and Lions.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Former college and professional football coach Ron Prince breaks down his career and the expectations of the NFL player.  Prince was the head coach at K-State and Howard, as well as assistant with the Colts and Lions.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former college and professional football coach Ron Prince breaks down his career and the expectations of the NFL player.  Prince was the head coach at K-State and Howard, as well as assistant with the Colts and Lions.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Foster and Friends Vol 8 Ralph Gilles</itunes:title>
    <title>Foster and Friends Vol 8 Ralph Gilles</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bud and Mac visit with one of the world’s foremost automotive designers…Ralph Gilles of Chrysler.   Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with one of the world’s foremost automotive designers…Ralph Gilles of Chrysler.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bud and Mac visit with one of the world’s foremost automotive designers…Ralph Gilles of Chrysler.  </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2130828/fan_mail/new">Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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