Spiders Sound Off

A college basketball podcast to connect, inform, and entertain fellow Richmond Spiders basketball and Atlantic 10 fans by offering passionate, fan-driven commentary and analysis.

Spiders Sound Off is a sports podcast hosted by Tom McNally and Porter Shomo, with 72 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tom McNally and Porter Shomo hosts Spiders Sound Off, a sports show with 72 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Bill Dooley: From Player to Coach, Inside Richmond Basketball's Golden Era

  Aug 10, 202649 minS2

  Bill Dooley has seen Richmond basketball from nearly every perspective imaginable—as a player, assistant coach, head coach, recruiter, alumnus and lifelong fan. In this episode of Spiders Sound Off , Bill takes us through his remarkable journey, including: Why he transferred to Richmond Playing for Dick Tarrant Becoming an assistant coach during Richmond's rise to national prominence Behind-the-scenes stories from the NCAA Tournament upsets over Indiana and Syracuse Coaching against David Robinson and Navy How the three-point line changed college basketball Taking over for Dick Tarrant at just 33 years old If you love Richmond basketball history, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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  Episode #6

  Grant Golden: Heart Scare, COVID Heartbreak & Richmond’s Championship Redemption | Spiders Sound Off Ep. 42

  Jul 27, 202646 minS2

  Richmond basketball legend Grant Golden joins Spiders Sound Off for one of our most memorable conversations yet. Grant reflects on the incredible journey that took him from a frightening heart condition as a freshman to becoming one of the greatest players in Richmond history. We walk through every chapter of his career: His recruitment to Richmond and why the Spiders always felt like home. The on-court collapse that nearly ended his career before it really began. Battling through two difficult rebuilding seasons while standing behind Coach Chris Mooney during the program's toughest moments. The magical 2019-20 team whose NCAA Tournament dreams were erased by COVID. Playing through the chaos of the pandemic season, including quarantines, false positive tests, and beating Kentucky at Rupp Arena. The unforgettable 2022 Atlantic 10 Tournament championship, NCAA Tournament victory over Iowa, and why that championship meant more because of everything the team endured. This is the definitive conversation about one of the greatest careers in Richmond basketball history. Subscribe to Spiders Sound Off for interviews with Richmond basketball players, coaches, alumni, and insiders.

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  Episode #5

  Working on Screens: Inside Richmond Women's Basketball Practice + Men's Schedule Breakdown

  Jul 13, 202647 minS2

  We got a look inside a University of Richmond women's basketball summer practice. What stood out? Which players caught our attention? How is Coach Kresge putting her stamp on the program? We share our biggest observations from two hours inside the Robins Center—including a few surprises that could shape the upcoming season. We also break down the newly released Richmond men's non-conference schedule, discuss the biggest opportunities on the slate, and what it could mean for the Spiders' postseason hopes. 👍 Like the video if you're excited for Richmond basketball.💬 Let us know which matchup—or player—you're most looking forward to this season.🔔 Subscribe for weekly Richmond basketball coverage. #RichmondSpiders #RichmondBasketball #Atlantic10 #A10 #CollegeBasketball #SpiderSoundOff #WomensBasketball #MensBasketball

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  Episode #4

  Spiders Sound Off: From the Robins Center to Police Chief — Rick Edwards & Eric English on Basketball, Leadership, and Service

  Jun 29, 202639 minS2

  Two former Richmond Spiders. Two All-Conference players. Two Police Chiefs. This week on Spiders Sound Off, we welcome Chief Rick Edwards of the Richmond Police Department and Chief Eric English of the Henrico Police Department. Both starred on the hardwood at the University of Richmond before building remarkable careers in law enforcement. We discuss: Their recruiting journeys to Richmond Guarding Tim Duncan and facing future NBA stars The lessons basketball taught them about leadership The unique experience of leading the departments that serve the same university where they once played Why the University of Richmond remains one of the best decisions they ever made This conversation goes far beyond basketball, offering insight into teamwork, service, leadership, and the lifelong impact of being a Spider. #RichmondSpiders #SpiderNation #A10 #RichmondBasketball #HenricoPolice #RichmondPolice #Leadership #CollegeBasketball #SpidersSoundOff

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  Episode #3

  Spiders Sound Off S2E3: A-10 Schedules, Portal Recruiting & Ranking Richmond’s Greatest International Players

  Jun 22, 202634 minS2

  Tom and Porter are back after a short break and dive into a wide range of Richmond basketball topics. 🏀 They reflect on their interviews with new women’s coach Alisa Kresge and men’s coach Chris Mooney and discuss what stood out most from those conversations. 📅 The newly released Atlantic 10 pairings are out, and the guys break down key matchups and which teams look poised to contend on both the men’s and women’s sides. 🌎 With World Cup season underway, Tom and Porter celebrate Richmond’s international heritage by ranking some of their favorite foreign-born Spiders, including Andre “The Goose” Gustafson, Nathan Cayo, Jermaine Bucknor, Josh Duinker, Gaston Moliva, and more.

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