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Meet New VCU Women's Basketball Head Coach Chelsea Banbury

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

For the first time in many years, VCU has a new women's head coach. George sits down with Chelsea Banbury to talk about where she came from, and what we can expect from the women's team this year.

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A10 Non-Conference Schedule Review with Rocco Miller

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

As has become a tradition, whenever there's scheduling news, we find Rocco Miller from Bracketeer.com. Since the non-conference schedules around the A10 are now available, George sat down with Rocco to talk about every team's OOC, including a deep dive into VCU's.

UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli--The September Show

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

With less than 6 weeks until the Rams tip it off against UALR Coach Martelli joins Robby Robinson for the September UnPHILtered. Coach and Robby start by talking about whether Michael Jordan would join Kevin Hart in a cold tub podcast. (Coach commits to doing one with Robby...find out where by listening). Segment two (24:30) jumps into a lot of basketball talk, including how coach thinks about lineups and player combinations. Hoops junkies will definitely enjoy Coach's thoughts on that. All that and more on the September edition of UnPHILtered.

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Newcomer Roundup: Stefan Plisnic

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

As we present yet another Newcomer Roundup episode, George chats with a repeat guest - James Carr of IMG Academy. He'll fill us in about freshman forward Stefan Plisnic and also give a little insight into returning guard Jordan Tillery, who also attended IMG.

Newcomer Roundup: Torey Alston

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The Newcomer series keeps chugging along, as George sits down with Monte Hale from the Murfreesboro Post to talk all about MTSU transfer forward Torey Alston.

Newcomer Roundup: Nyle Ralph-Beyer

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this second of the 2026-27 Newcomer series, George is joined by Sam Federman from Brackets, Bubbles and Bid Stealers podcast and Basket Under Review to talk all about Sacred Heart transfer sharpshooter Nyle Ralph-Beyer.

UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli--The August Show

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Rams are inside 70 days until they open their regular season and Phil Martelli, JR. and Robby Robinson are back for the August edition of UnPHILtered. Coach starts off by talking about how he wants to be perceived as a coach and how he wants the players to think of him years from now. Segment two is all about Coaching Trees. Coach talks about who has been influential in his coaching journey and other coaches that he shares limbs with under different coaches. In the final segment Coach dives into the non-conference schedule, including some breaking news about an SEC opponent and the Rams. All that and more in this late summer edition of UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli.

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VCU Basketball Live--The August 2026 Show

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Only 70 days away from the start of the Rams season, VCU Basketball Live was back in front of a terrific crowd at Buffalo Wild Wings on Broad. Sophomore Electrical Engineering major Daija Preston and sophomore ("PLUS"...listent to find out) Nyle Ralph-Beyer join the voice of the Rams Robby Robinson as they chat about the team, the upcoming season and life as a VCU Hooper.

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Newcomer Roundup: Blake Harper

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Launching this year's Newcomer Roundup series, George talks with Ray Rogers, co-host of the Urban Sports Scene podcast, all about Creighton and Howard transfer Blake Harper.

2026-27 VCU Roster Review

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:53:34 GMT

Rams Rewind is BACK! In this episode, George sits down with longtime friend of the podcast Zach Joachim from the Richmond Times-Dispatch to do a full roster review. They also spend some time discussing the scheduling difficulties that have become front and center, as NC State chickened out of the return game from a home-and-home series.

VCU Basketball Live_They July 2026 Show

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Roughly 112 days from the start of the hoops season, VCU Basketball Live delivers a fun mid-summer show with two young members of the Rams hoops teams. Laia Crespin from Coach Banbury's women's squad joins Robby Robinson to talk about everything from her home country, Spain's, World Cup run to what it is like coming to a new country and new basketball team. Then incoming freshman Sammy Jackson takes the stage (25:38) and talks about what it was about VCU that drew his attention and what this summer has been like for him so far. All that and more in the July edition of VCU Basketball Live.

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UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli--The June Show

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Just in time for Father's Day, Coach and Robby treat RamNation to a Supersized UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli. Coach has moved into his new house, so they chat about that...plus all the places Coach has slept in the past year. Can Coach get a good sense of the team this early in workouts? He answers that question. World Cup guy? Tune in to see. Probably the best segment, though, is the last one...Coach talks about basketball under rennovation as well as his thoughts on gambling (49:30). All that and more in this mont's UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli.

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VCU Basketball Live--June 2026 Show

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Six months into 2026 VCU Basketball Live is back on the air from Buffalo Wild Wings. Ahmad Nowell and Ann Zachariah join Robby Robinson to chat about how each team's summer workouts are progressing. They also chat a bit about other sports in their ecosystem... what does India native Ann feel about cricket? What is Ahmad watching this summer? Tune in to this month's VCU Basketball Live to find out.

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UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli--May 2026 Show

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Coach and Robby are back on the mic's talking VCU Hoops in the May edition of UnPHILtered. Coach reveals another recruit who will be joining the 2026-27 Rams as well as an update on Nyk Lewis and how he's recovering from ankle surgery. Coach also chats about his desire to be a coach at a very young age and some big names he coached while he was in high school. They wrap up with some schedule talk (get out your calendars) and Coach weighs in on the MJ/Lebron and now Wemby? debate. All that and more in the May edition of UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli, Jr.

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VCU Basketball Live -- May 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

A mere 162 days away from the beginning of November and we had a packed Buffalo Wild Wings for our May edition of VCU Basketball Live. We start things off with Zach Joachim from the Richmond Times Dispatch talking about the new players that will be in black and gold next year. Then Lu Sotelo from VCU WBB takes the stage as we discuss her art aspirations as well as her parents javelin throwing mystique. We top things off with Tyrell Ward who never thought twice about running it back. All that and more in the May edition of VCU Basketball Live.

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UnPHILtered with Phil Martelli, Jr_the April Show

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

What is it like to be in the middle of Transfer Portal Season? What kind of players are the Rams targeting? Who was the biggest name that reached out to congratulate Coach Martelli after their UNC win? All those questions and more are answered by the Big Whistle of the VCU Rams, Phil Martelli, Jr. in the April edition of UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli.

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VCU Basketball Live--The April Show with new women's basketball coach Chelsea Banbury

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Last Thursday VCU Athletics introduced our 14th women's basketball head coach in Chelsea Banbury. In this month's VCU Basketball Live, Robby Robinson sits down with the new big whistle for Rams as they dive into...well, what she is diving into first. With 10 players currently on the roster coach and Robby talk about the conversations the players and coaches have as they are slowly getting to know each other. They also chat about coach's background, growing up in Ft. Collins, CO and going to school at Florida Gulf Coast.

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Pre-portal VCU Roster Review

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:03:19 GMT

George sits down with producer Steve Mullen to discuss the state of the roster as we enter the portal season.

First Annual Rams Rewind VCU Awards

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:34:44 GMT

Producer Steve Mullen joins George to talk a bit about the Will Wade "situation" but mainly to give out the First Annual Rams Rewind VCU Awards, voted on by the "VCU Sports Fans: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly" Facebook group.

VCU vs Illinois in the NCAA Tourney

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:32:41 GMT

VCU's 2025-26 season ends with a loss to Illinois in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. George looks back at the game and talks about an amazing year.

Phil Martelli PreGame Interview--2nd Round NCAA Tournament Illinois

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

After a thrilling come from behind win on Thursday night, the Rams March continues, tonight against the Illini of Illinois. Coach Martelli's squad has their work cut out for them as Illinois has the best offense in the country and enormous size down low. A trip to the Sweet 16 awaits the winner and Phil and Robby talk about it in our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach.

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VCU Beats UNC in the NCAA Tourney (Round One)

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:49:08 GMT

VCU WINS! VCU WINS! The Rams pull off an amazing comeback after being down 19 points to UNC, and walk away the winners! George sat down with fans and celebrated the victory.

Phil Martelli PreGame Interview--NCAA First Round UNC

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Rams are in Greenville, SC to take on the Tar Heels of North Carolina in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Coming off a scorching weekend in Pittsburgh, VCU and Phil Martelli Jr get ready for a true blue blood of college hoops in UNC. Robby Robinson and Coach catch up pregame about an hour before tip to discuss this #6 seed vs #11 seed matchup in the Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach segment.

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A10 Championship Review and NCAA Preview, with Zach Joachim

George Templeton and Steve Mullen — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:59:23 GMT

VCU is going to the dance! George sits down with Zach Joachim from the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Pittsburgh after the game, to talk not only about the win over Dayton but also what lies ahead for the Rams in the NCAA Tournament.

Phil Martelli PreGame Interview--A10 Championship Dayton

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

For the 10th time since joining the league in 2013 the Rams are playing for the Atlantic 10 Championship as they take on the Dayton Flyers. A win would give the Rams their first back to back tournament championships since the 1980-81 seasons. 45 years. Coach Phil Martelli Jr. sits with Robby Robinson to break it down in our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach.

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