Episodes
Sept. 9, 2021
MTSU Game Preview
In this episode we look at the Hokies Week 2 match up against the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders. We breakdown what the Hokies will need to do to avoid a letdown after their big Week 1 victory. Also included is our weekly picks against the spread.
Sept. 6, 2021
UNC Game Recap
In this episode we recap the Hokies upset victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels at Lane Stadium and how Virginia Tech was able to consistently confound the Heels offense and keep their defense off balance.
Sept. 2, 2021
UNC Preview
This week we preview the Hokies home opener against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. We look at what you can expect from this UNC squad on both sides of the ball and what the Hokies need to do to upset the Heels in Lane Stadium on Friday Night. Go Hokies! Beat UNC!
Aug. 26, 2021
Hokies Season Prediction
In this week's episode we're giving you our predictions of how we think the Hokies will finish the 2021 season. This episode is also chock-full of Hokie Headlines, including our discussion of the ACC/B1G/Pac12 "Alliance" and the impact of losing Director of Recruiting Beau Davidson.
Aug. 20, 2021
ACC Opponent Preview
We're joined this week by Brett Ciancia, founder of Pick Six Previews, to help us breakdown the Hokies ACC competition for the 2021 season. Pick Six Previews has been the Most Accurate Power 5 College Football preview and Brett's statistical and historical knowledge of these teams stands out as we go game by game to see what we can expect from the Hokies 2021 opponents.
Aug. 12, 2021
Fall Camp Position Battles
This week we're talking all things Hokies Football Fall Camp. We go position by position to breakdown the depth chart battles taking place and what the ramifications of those battles might mean for the Hokies 2021 campaign.
Aug. 6, 2021
Opening Camp with Austin Cannon
We're joined by former Virginia Tech Hokies offensive lineman, current assistant coach for the Hanover High School Hawks, and Mechanicsville native Austin Cannon (@Cannon_Ball52). Austin talks about his new gig as a coach, shares some great Hokies Football stories, confirms the greatness of the TOTS rail, and shares his perspective and experience on athletes' mental health.
July 26, 2021
A New Era
In this episode we discuss the recruiting wins and losses in the month of July, the recent interviews with Coach Hamilton and Coach Fuente, and our perspective on what NIL and a 12 team College Football Playoff means for the sport and for the Hokies.
July 9, 2021
Summer Supercut
Your boys Brian and Curtis give listeners a little something to chew on before they head on vacation. In this episode they run through the recent flurry of verbal commitments to the Hokies, discuss some of the bigger fish that are committing soon, and also provide a collection of clips from previous guests that highlight the key obstacles the Hokies had to navigate this off-season.
June 23, 2021
Going Camping with Robert Compton
Your boys Curtis and Brian are joined this week by football coach, camp evaluator, and good friend Coach Robert Compton. Robbie sat down with us to discuss the role that camps play in college recruiting, how athletes are evaluated at these camps, and what parents and players can expect (and not expect) from the camp experience.
June 7, 2021
Gauging Depth with Mike McDaniel
This week we invited Sons of Saturday scribe and co-host of the Basketball Conference and Hokie Hangover podcasts Mike McDaniel to our show. We discuss the Hokies positional depth heading into the 2021 season and address some areas where Coach Fuente and his staff need to improve the roster in order to be competitive in the ACC.
May 24, 2021
Never Tapped Out
This episode we sit down with Hokies Legend and current Assistant Defensive Line Coach of the San Francisco 49ers Darryl Tapp. D Tapp talks about his transition to coaching in the NFL, his time coaching defensive line in Blacksburg, and some of his career highlights as a player for the Hokies.
May 10, 2021
NFL Draft and Hokie All Access
Your boys Curtis and Brian assess their teams NFL Draft results and talk about the Hokies that heard their name called over the weekend. They also discuss and break down clips from the Hokie All Access.
April 26, 2021
Reach For Excellence
We talk the Reach For Excellence fundraising campaign announced on 4/20, #TX2VT redux, the Changa Hodge injury, and Curtis' worst case scenario pick at #3 in this week's NFL draft.
April 9, 2021
Game (Day) Theory with ThatChristinaG
Your boys Curtis and Brian return from a month hiatus and we brought along a special guest. Christina Garnett (@ThatChristinaG) joins the podcast to talk Hokie Football branding, PR, and marketing strategies. Christina's blend of career expertise and passion for Hokie football make for a can't miss conversation.
March 10, 2021
COMM 220: 21st Century Hype
Your boys Curtis and Brian give you their takeaways from the media availability from Adam Lechtenberg, Ryan Smith, Jack Tyler, and JC Price. They also discuss our two latest commitments, 2021 football coaches salaries, and Evan Norris' SoS interview with Hendon Hooker.
Feb. 22, 2021
V for Vicktory
Your boys Curtis and Brian interview special guest and Hokie legend Dwight Vick. Dwight discusses the changes in perspective amongst VA recruits since his playing days, what pitch helped Virginia Tech land his commitment, his thoughts on the JC Price hire, what Virginia Tech can do to improve their success in-state, and why a return to a nationally relevant rivalry with UVA would be a good thing for Hokie football.
Feb. 15, 2021
Evan Watkins: Recruiting Seminar 2021
Your boys Curtis and Brian sit down with VTScoop's Evan Watkins to discuss changeover on the Hokies recruiting staff, the 2021 Hokies recruiting class, how COVID has changed recruiting, and what to anticipate from the Hokies 2022 class.
Feb. 12, 2021
COMM 201: Interpersonal Communication
Your boys Curtis and Brian break down the Brad Cornelsen and Justin Hamilton press conference videos so you don't have to. They also talk the big win against NC State by Hokies Wrestling and the Super Bowl victories by former Hokie players and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' coaches Bruce Arians, Cody Grimm, and Nick Rapone.
Feb. 8, 2021
Class Orientation 2021: Day 2
Your boys Curtis and Brian break down a big week in Hokie headlines including the Tapp departure, the JC Price hire, updates on Tyrece Radford's suspension, PWO commitments, Hokies in the Super Bowl, and the return of EA College Football. They also break down the potential impact of the rest of the 2021 signing class.
Jan. 22, 2021
Class Orientation 2021
Your boys Curtis and Brian discuss the Tapp to the 49ers news, Jack Tyler's promotion, and why the current fumbling out of the end zone rule is bad. We also break down some key members of the '21 recruiting class and when you might expect them to play a role on the field for the Hokies.
Jan. 13, 2021
Coaches Report Card 2020
Your boys Curtis and Brian give their grades to each member of the coaching staff for the 2020 football season. They also run through the blitz of roster decisions in the past two weeks as well as the big news in the transfer portal.
Dec. 29, 2020
Winter Break: Bowl SZN
Your boys Curtis and Brian discuss the Hokies recent portal losses, a surprising return announcement, and what all these changes mean for the Hokies roster heading into a critical off season. They also make key bowl picks against the spread, including the College Football Playoff matchups.
Dec. 23, 2020
90 Minutes with the King
Hokie Pharmacist and the King of Blacksburg himself Jeremy Counts joins us to discuss Whit Babcock's decision to retain Justin Fuente, the impact that decision will have on the Blacksburg community and the fan base at large, and what possible short and long-term outcomes to expect from that decision. (This one earns that capital E for explicit)