In this Thanksgiving special, Tom and Porter break down Richmond’s men’s and women’s tournament week — the guys heading to Orlando for the Terry’s Chocolate Invitational and the women traveling to Cancun for a top-10 showdown with TCU. They dive deep into matchups with Furman, Illinois State, Charlotte, and Green Bay, explain why bench minutes matter, and unveil the first-ever PFF. They also go around the A-10, celebrate Spider Nation (especially Pittsburgh!), and wrap up with some thanks. It’s the perfect episode to pair with turkey, pie, and two full days of Spider hoops.

On Taylor Swift night, the Spiders women “shake it off” after a sluggish first half and, with a deep breath in the huddle (courtesy of Maggie), remember that “happiness is a butterfly”—and pull away from Navy in the fourth. Ally Sweeney goes “fearless,” attacks downhill, and turns the game into her own “Mastermind” performance.

Meanwhile, the men blow out Gardner-Webb like they decided it was time to “burn this city to the ground,” with everyone contributing and Coach Mooney’s bench rotations proving that “we never go out of style.”

Coach Aaron Roussell then joins the show and talks culture, development, and Cancun prep with a vibe that says, “Are you ready for it?” And of course, concessions reviews return—because on Taylor Swift Night, the chicken tenders were “enchanted to meet you.”

Tom and Porter break down a dominant week in the Robins Center. The women rolled past Temple behind Maggie Dugan’s spectacular 31–14–9 performance, one of the best games in program history. The men followed with their most complete showing of the season, cruising past VMI with 12 players scoring and a surge in shooting and rebounding.

Then they look ahead to the weekend: the men hosting Gardner-Webb on Saturday and the women facing undefeated Navy on Taylor Swift Day Sunday. Arena food reviews, fan turnout, and A-10 news round out another fun episode—all building toward a big hoops weekend where, yes, you belong at the Robins Center.

The Spiders roll into New York and leave Columbia with a W. Tom and Porter break down Richmond’s statement 10-point road win, highlighted by Alicia Newell’s breakout defensive masterpiece, Maggie Doogan’s milestone night, and Ally’s best performance of the young season. The guys also look ahead to a dangerous Temple matchup for the women and a three-happy VMI men's squad coming to the Robins Center. Plus: early A-10 storylines, what the new recruiting classes mean for both programs, and a critical early-season question… will Falcon Smash be back at the Robins Center?

Tom and Porter are back in the Henrico Studios breaking down a busy Spider week — with a road trip recap from Williamsburg, a men’s nail-biter at the Robins Center, and a deep dive on the Columbia matchup. They talk Maggie Doogan’s monster start, Rain Wright’s flashy footwear, and the mysterious disappearance of Falcon Smash. Plus: Tom’s student attendance tracker, Porter’s lobster ravioli scouting report, and the eternal question — is barbecue redemption possible

Porter and Tom have their first post-game podcast and celebrate a 3-0 home week while pretending the women’s loss at Texas never happened.

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

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