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Spider Insight Podcast 2026 #5 with Kicker Kyle Bitsko

Published on 9/23/2026
Published on 9/23/2026
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.
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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.
Published on 9/16/2026

Senior wide receiver Quanye Veney sits down with Bob and Christian for an all-encompassing conversation on this week's podcast. The Highland Springs product talks about his first career 100-yard receiving game, which included a 42 yard touchdown catch, reveals how his family provides inspiration and motivation, reflects on what he learned from last season's injury, and previews Friday night's nationally-televised FBS encounter at NC State. Bob and Christian also wrap up the victory at Howard that improved the Spiders record to 2-0 for the first time since 2021. Recorded September 8, 2026.
Published on 9/8/2026

Freshman wide receiver Bryce Allen made the most of his chance to make a good first impression, and now he has his first chance to talk about it, joining Bob and Christian on this week's podcast. The Frisco, Texas native's first collegiate reception went for a touchdown, and he later added a 75-yard score to complete a four-catch, 106-yard college debut. The guys recap the opening night Patriot League victory over Bucknell at Robins Stadium, and get ready for another Bison, previewing this Saturday's game at Howard. Recorded August 31, 2026.
Published on 9/2/2026




