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Spider Insight Podcast 2026 #4 with Running Back Warrick "Butter" Stephenson
Published on 9/16/2026
Published on 9/16/2026
He grew up a Richmond Spiders fan, and now Spider fans are cheering for him. Warrick "Butter" Stephenson, from nearby Douglas Freeman High School, joins Bob and Christian on this week's podcast. A sophomore running back, "Butter" displayed grit and passion in his 14 carries at NC State, gaining 58 yards. He'll talk about his life-long desire to be a Spider, the experience at NC State, and of course, how he got the nickname "Butter." Bob and Christian also preview Saturday's 3:30 Patriot League home game against Georgetown. Recorded Sept. 15, 2026.
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Patriot League Rookie of the Week Caleb Geronomi talks with Bob and Christian about his first collegiate interception, his unexpected starting role at safety, and playing alongside his brother Devin in the Spider secondary. Bob and Christian recap the come-from-behind victory at Lafayette, and look ahead to Saturday's Patriot League road contest at Fordham leading into the Spiders bye week. The Spider Insight podcast will take a bye week as well, returning Wednesday October 21 prior to the Homecoming/Hall of Fame game against Colgate. Recorded October 6, 2026.
Published on 10/6/2026
The only player to score a touchdown in the Spiders 13-9 Family Day victory over Furman, Richmond sophomore tight end Carson Derey, is this week's guest. Carson relives his two touchdown receptions this season, including his first collegiate catch that went for a score in the season-opening victory over Bucknell. Derey, from Roanoke's Patrick Henry High, details his path to Richmond and the influence of his athletic-minded family. Bob and Christian shout out a Spider defense that recorded five quarterback sacks and limited Furman to 215 total yards. Recorded September 29, 2026.
Published on 9/29/2026
Relive the trials, tribulations and triumph of freshman kicker Kyle Bitsko as he joins Bob Black and Christian Gravius on this week's Spider Insight podcast. Kyle details the highs and lows, highlighted by his first collegiate field goal, a dramatic 49-yarder on the game's last play which gave the Spiders a stunning 24-21 Patriot League victory over Georgetown. Bob and Christian also showcase the many other Spiders who contributed to the win, and then look ahead to what it will take to come away with another victory in this Saturday's Family Weekend game against Furman. Recorded Sept. 22, 2026.
Published on 9/23/2026