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Spider Insight Podcast #8 with Jamar Hodges
Published on 10/22/2024
Published on 10/22/2024
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.
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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
Junior linebacker Blake Houser joins Bob Black and Christian Gravius for the season premiere of the Spider Insight podcast. Blake wraps up his breakout year in 2025, recaps the fun of preseason camp and gets Spider fans ready for Saturday's season and home opener against Bucknell. Bob and Christian break down the Spiders depth chart and give an early take on the new-look Patriot League. Recorded Tuesday August 25, 2026.
Published on 8/25/2026