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Spider Insight Podcast 2025 #5 with Linebacker Blake Houser
Published on 9/16/2025
Published on 9/16/2025
After recording seven tackles and recovering an onside kick in his first collegiate start at North Carolina, sophomore linebacker Blake Houser joins Voice of the Spiders Bob Black and Director of Football Public Relations Christian Gravius on this week's podcast. Blake reveals who helped the most as he prepared for the UNC game, and analyzes his play on defense and special teams. Bob and Christian wrap up the North Carolina game, and after three straight road games, are excited to preview Saturday's home opener at Robins Stadium against state rival VMI. Recorded September 16, 2025.
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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