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Hokie Hangover

Hokie Hangover
Virginia Tech
VIRGINIA TECH FOOTBALL
James Franklin
Brent Pry
ACC
College Football
Kyron Drones
Miami
College Football Playoff
Vanderbilt
Georgia Tech
ACC Championship
Florida State
Transfer Portal
NCAA Tournament
NIL
Clemson
Old Dominion
Football
UVA

An independent Virginia Tech Athletics Podcast, with Andrew Alix, Ricky LaBlue, and Mike McDaniel. Brought to you by Main Street Pharmacy in Downtown Blacksburg, Homefield Apparel, and Vivid Seats. Thanks for listening! If you like what you're hearing, shoot us a follow, leave a 5 star review and spread the word to your Hokie friends.

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Virginia Tech lost its second game in a row on Saturday in Berkeley, a three-phase failure on offense, defense, and special teams in a 25-20 loss to the Cal Golden Bears. Mike and Andrew recap the West Coast debacle.

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Needing a win to get back on track, Virginia Tech is flying across the country to take on a Cal team with plenty of their own issues.______________________________ Thanks for joining us! Be sure to subscribe on YouTube and tap the bell so you never m... more

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Virginia Tech did everything they could to lose Friday, and somehow found themselves with a chance to win. Alas, John Love's field goal sailed wide left, and the Hokies suffered their first defeat of the season.______________________________ We'd lik... more

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Virginia Tech gets to host a primetime game in front of God and everyone else Friday night. With a win, the Hokies will have put the college football world on notice.______________________________ Join us in welcoming our newest partner, Real Propert... more

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Recent Guests

Daisy Ruhle
Guest speaker and knowledgeable football enthusiast
Episode: The Hokie Hangover's Official 2025 Virginia Tech Football Preview
Whit Babcock
Athletic Director at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Episode: Whit Babcock's Board of Visitors Presentation and a 2025 Virginia Tech Offense Preview
Doug Bowman
Journalist at VTScoop
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Episode: Whit Babcock's Board of Visitors Presentation and a 2025 Virginia Tech Offense Preview
Matej Sis
Virginia Tech recruiting expert from VT Scoop
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Episode: Reviewing Virginia Tech's Class of 2025 National Signing Day with Matej Sis of VT Scoop
Grayson Wimbish
A guest on Hokie Hangover and a Virginia Tech supporter.
Episode: New Uniforms, New Season, Heightened Expectations with Grayson Wimbish
Brent Pry
Head football coach at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Episode: Virginia Tech Head Football Coach Brent Pry joins the show!

Hosts

Ricky LaBlue
Primary VT insider with strong media presence and vocal, opinionated analysis; often anchors on-field critique balanced with candid commentary.
Mike McDaniel
Co-host known for measured takes, deep VT football/basketball knowledge, and facilitating discussions.
Andrew Alix
Analytical voice with insider access, helps drive balanced, data-informed VT program discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • Good view

    I’m an optimist, they are informed realists. Sometimes things aren’t as good as I think, sometimes things aren’t as bad as they think so it works well for me to listen. I’m a fan and I’d have a beer and wings with these guys any time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GarrettIson
    United States3 years ago
  • #SonsofSatSucks

    If you’re interested in a VT podcast that is realistic, transparent, and not all rah rah then this is the one for you. Mike, Ricky, and Andrew have good back and forth with 3 unique outlooks at VT Athletics (primarily football and basketball but still good insights). Plus they aren’t going to sugar coat anything for you AND are really interactive online plus in responding to mailbag questions. Great podcast for casual listening and trying to cure any Hokie Hangover you might have.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miami stinks
    United States3 years ago
  • Nuanced Hokie Analysis

    Mike, Ricky and Andrew are some of the best that Hokie media has to offer. In a podcast environment full of baseless homer-ism and pessimism, these guys tell it to you straight. Informed, nuanced, and sometimes pretty darn funny. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in VT Athletics. Keep up the great work gentlemen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wbarn Rocks !!!
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    This is one of my favorite VT podcast. Funny, honest and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QueensFinestJB
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    This podcast helped cure my alcoholism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThomasAnderson6
    United States3 years ago

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Hosts are informative, candid, and interact well with listeners.
Engaging and objective analysis; fans appreciate unbiased takes on VT football and basketball.
High-quality content with strong insights into VT athletics and governance.

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Virginia Tech Vaporizes VMI in James Franklin's Debut
Q: Does beating VMI change your outlook on the season?
It confirms prior expectations that Tech is capable of competing at a high level and shows the roster's improvements are real, but it's tempered by recognizing VMI's level and the need to see consistency against tougher opponents.
Whit Babcock's Board of Visitors Presentation and a 2025 Virginia Tech Offense Preview
Q: Who is the most important player on this offense for this season?
The most important player on the offense, aside from Kyron Drones, is Montavious Cunningham, who needs to step up significantly on a revamped offensive line.
Reviewing Virginia Tech's Class of 2025 National Signing Day with Matej Sis of VT Scoop
Q: How effective has Virginia Tech been in the transfer portal?
The effectiveness has been mixed; they have succeeded in bringing in talent for certain positions, but offensive line recruitment has been more challenging.
Reviewing Virginia Tech's Class of 2025 National Signing Day with Matej Sis of VT Scoop
Q: What are some key differences in recruiting philosophy from the previous coaching staff to now?
Pry's staff focuses on attracting players who genuinely want to be at Virginia Tech and who are team-oriented, rather than those primarily motivated by financial incentives.
Reviewing Virginia Tech's Class of 2025 National Signing Day with Matej Sis of VT Scoop
Q: How does NIL impact Virginia Tech's recruiting strategy?
NIL has created a mixed bag for Virginia Tech; it can either improve their prospects or put them at a disadvantage against schools with larger NIL budgets.

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A candid Virginia Tech sports discussion focusing on football and basketball, with emphasis on roster building, transfer dynamics, NIL funding, and program management under a changing athletic leadership. Episodes blend sharp analysis of on-field performance with off-field topics like fundraising, facilities, and governance, plus campus culture and fan-focused content. The trio balances realism with optimism, often weighing macro trends in college athletics against VT's traditions, and regularly includes sponsor mentions and insider perspectives. Notable for its blunt, data-informed takes, quick banter, and strong sense of Hokie pride while avoiding cheerleader-style narratives.

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2. Whit Babcock
3. Doug Bowman
4. Matej Sis
5. Grayson Wimbish
6. Brent Pry

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