Spider Insight Podcast

It's the regular season finale of the Spider Insight Podcast as Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius welcome redshirt senior safety and captain Jabril Hayes.  They recap the victory at Hampton, which was the Spiders ninth-straight win and earned them back-to-back CAA titles and the conference's automatic berth to the FCS playoffs, marking Richmond's third straight postseason appearance.  Jabril relives his two interception returns for touchdowns this season and reflects on his career in a Richmond uniform.  Bob and Christian preview Saturday's Capital Cup presented by C&F Bank in the 135th meeting between the Spiders and William & Mary, which kicks off at high noon at Robins Stadium.  Recorded November 19, 2024.

Relive the game-winning field goal from Saturday's dramatic 27-24 CAA Football victory at Campbell as placekicker Brandon Peskin joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's Spider Insight podcast.  Brandon talks about the moments leading up to the kick, the kick itself and the feeling when the ball split the uprights.  Plus, who helped him most as he experienced the highs and lows of his pressure-packed position.  Bob and Christian also preview this Saturday's noon game at Hampton, and what a ninth-straight win could mean for the first place Spiders.  Recorded Nov. 12, 2024.

CAA Defensive Player of the Week Jeremiah Grant joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's podcast.  Grant's dominating performance included three quarterback sacks and two forced fumbles.  He leads the FCS with 11 1/2 quarterback sacks.  Bob and Christian also shout out freshman kicker Sean O'Haire, who went 5-5 on field goals, a school record, earning him CAA and National Special Teams Player of the Week honors.  Plus, there's a wrap-up of the 35-24 homecoming victory over Towson.  Recorded November 5, 2024.

It's the Homecoming edition of the Spider Insight Podcast with Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius.  They'll be joined by true freshman linebacker Peyton Seelmann, a local product from Hanover High School in Mechanicsville, who talks about his short path to Richmond and being a part of the Spiders' top-ranked defense. Bob and Christian recap the Spiders sixth straight win, a 41-14 triumph at Bryant, and preview Saturday's CAA showdown with Towson at Robins Stadium.  Recorded October 29, 2024

An impressive 28-9 victory over previously-unbeaten Delaware leads off this week's Spider Insight podcast with Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius.  Highlighting this episode is Bob and Christian's conversation with redshirt freshman defensive end Jamar Hodges.  Since making his collegiate debut three games ago at Elon, the Petersburg product has accounted for six tackles, two quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles and two quarterback hurries.  Against Delaware, Hodges had three tackles, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry.  Bob and Christian also look ahead to Saturday's first-ever meeting at CAA foe Bryant.  Recorded October 22, 2024.

Back after the bye week, Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius welcome senior tight end Matt Robbert to this week's podcast.  Matt talks about his role in the Spider offense and why Richmond was the perfect school and football program for him when he transferred after an All-Ivy League career at Cornell.  Bob and Matt also review the victory over North Carolina A&T and preview Saturday's CAA showdown against unbeaten Delaware in a red-out Robins Stadium game presented by Chesapeake Bank.  Recorded October 15, 2024.

The CAA's Defensive Player of the Week, redshirt freshman cornerback CJ Fraser, visits with Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Pubic Relations Christian Gravius.  CJ breaks down his career-high nine tackles and first career interception in the Spiders' 27-17 CAA victory at Elon.  CJ also reveals how he got a nickname given to him during his standout high school playing days.  Bob and Christian recap the Elon win and preview Saturday's home game against North Carolina A&T.  Recorded October 1, 2024.

Join Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius as they wrap up the Delaware State victory and preview the CAA opener at Elon.  Bob and Christian are joined by redshirt freshman safety Matthew Traynor, who tied for team high honors with seven tackles.  Christian also digs up some impressive numbers as the Spider offense pulled off a rare 300/100/100 game.  Recorded Sept. 24, 2024

The Spiders first victory of the season, 38-0 over Charleston Southern, was spearheaded by senior defensive end Jeremiah Grant, who recorded three tackles for loss, including back-to-back quarterback sacks. Jeremiah joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius to relive those highlights and more on this week's Spider Insight podcast.  Bob and Christian break down the Family Weekend game and preview of the final non-conference game of the season coming up this Saturday at Delaware State.  Recorded September 17, 2024.

The punter from down under, Australian native Aaron Trusler, joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's podcast.  Through two games, Trusler is averaging 44.2 yards per punt, including his 52-yarder against Wofford that put the Spider defense in position for a first quarter safety.  Aaron also talks about his time at Richmond and being a veteran leader, plus looks ahead to what's next for him after football.  Bob and Christian recap the Wofford game and preview Saturday's home contest against Charleston Southern on Family Weekend presented by Sheehy Lexus of Richmond.  Recorded Sept. 10, 2024.

The Spiders leading tackler in Saturday's season opener at Virginia, redshirt sophomore linebacker Carter Glassmyer, visits with Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Football Director of Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's Spider Insight podcast.  Glassmyer, a transfer from St. Francis who was a freshman All-American and Northeast Conference Defensive Rookie of the Year, recorded seven tackles and a pass breakup against the Cavaliers.  Bob and Christian also preview Saturday's 3:30 home opener at Robins Stadium against Wofford.  Recorded Sept. 3, 2024.  

Join Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Football Director of Public Relations Christian Gravius for the season premiere of the Spider Insight podcast.  Bob and Christian break down the roster, preview the season opener at Virginia and welcome senior wide receiver Jerry Garcia, who talks about the first three years of his Spider career, his expectations for a fantastic final season and who he thinks is the fastest player on the team.    Recorded Aug. 26, 2024.

Record-setting All-American linebacker Tristan Wheeler joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius to reflect on the Spiders emotional Senior Day victory over Elon and look ahead to the Capital Cup rivalry game with William & Mary.  Bob and Christian attempt to sort out the four-way first place tie and the CAA's tie-breaking procedures that will determine the conference's automatic bid to the FCS playoffs.  Recorded November 13, 2023.  

Back after the bye week, Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius welcome redshirt freshman Quanye Veney to the podcast.  The local product from Highland Springs talks about football, family and his on and off the field relationship with offensive coordinator Winston October.  Bob and Christian wrap it up with a preview of Saturday's regular season home finale against Elon, matching two of the five teams tied for first in the CAA with two weeks to go.  Recorded Nov. 6, 2023.

Sixth-year safety Aaron Banks joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's podcast.  Banks returned an interception for a touchdown in last week's victory at North Carolina A&T, as did his high school teammate Jabril Hayes.  Aaron gives us his perspective of the two pick six's, talks about how it's all about team defense, and sizes up the Homecoming Saturday matchup against a high-powered Campbell Camel offense.  Recorded October 23, 2023.

There's plenty to talk about from the Spiders' key CAA Football victory at 22nd-ranked Rhode Island.  Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Football Public Relations Director Christian Gravius recap it and have a conversation with redshirt sophomore quarterback Kyle Wickersham, who returned to action after nearly a month's absence because of injury. He led the Spiders on the game-clinching drive, finishing it with a seven-yard touchdown run.  Bob and Christian also take a look at the conference standings at the halfway mark of league play.  Recorded October 16, 2023.

Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Football Public Relations Director Christian Gravius relive Saturday's wild victory over Maine with play-by-play highlights and a conversation with record-tying true freshman quarterback Camden Coleman, who equaled the program mark with six touchdown passes while throwing for 365 yards. Cam not only talks about the game but also his path to Richmond that started last spring.  Recorded October 9, 2023.

Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius catch up with special teams standout Brian "Big Cat" Catanzarite, who discusses everything from how he became a long snapper, to the game-winning field goal at Stony Brook, to what he and his friends are cooking up in the dorms for End Zone Eats.  Bob and Christian also recap the Hampton game and preview Saturday's home game against CAA Football foe Maine.  Recorded October 2, 2023.  

What was it like to play in the wet and windy conditions at Stony Brook?  Find out first hand from Spider safety Mikey Jarmolowich, who had an interception and seven tackles in the Spiders' hard-fought victory.  Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and football Public Relations Director Christian Gravius also talk with the grad transfer about making the move from Colgate to Richmond and his family's business of football.   Bob and Christian finish up by previewing Saturday's Family Weekend CAA Football game at Robins Stadium against Hampton.  Recorded September 25, 2023.  

Relive the highlights of the Spiders' victory over Delaware State plus listen in as Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius talk with defensive back and special teams standout Jabril Hayes, who grabbed his first career interception in Saturday's game.  Bob and Christian also preview this week's CAA Football opener at Stony Brook.  Recorded September 18, 2023.

Richmond native redshirt sophomore kicker Jayden Alsheskie joins Bob Black and Christian Gravius on this week's podcast to talk about his first two PATs as a Spider, which came a long way from home - at Michigan State's Spartan Stadium.  The record-setting former Highland Springs standout also shares details of his process for success on and off the field.  Plus Bob and Christian explain why Coach Russ Huesman believes the season starts now for his team.  Recorded September 11, 2023.

Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Football Public Relations Director Christian Gravius welcome redshirt freshman cornerback D'Angelo Stocker to this week's podcast.  They'll relive D'Angelo's first career interception in Saturday's Morgan State game and get his thoughts on playing at Michigan State this Saturday.  Plus Bob and Christian rundown a challenging weekend of opponents for CAA teams.  Recorded September 5, 2023.