Two Deep | The Longest-Running Hokies Podcast

In this episode, Pete and Sam break down the biggest storylines from Blacksburg — injury updates, position battles, standout performers, and early impact from transfers. Along with what we’re hearing from the coaching staff. For real insight on where this team stands, this episode has you covered.

It's the offseason for football, but Pete and Sam still have a packed show midway through March. Unfortunately, some of the content is for the wrong reasons... after breaking down the ACC Tournament loss to Wake Forest, the guys discuss what went wrong this year, and what the future may hold for Mike Young and the basketball program. Later in the show, Pete's former college buddy, Brian, hops in to talk about the best thing going in Blacksburg, Tony Robie's wrestling program. They won the ACC for the 2nd year in a row and there's plenty to be excited about as the team gets ready for NCAAs. Finally, Sam answers questions about our baseball program, and tells you exactly what they have to do to get to Omaha, even after a disappointing start to the season. Buy us a beer: buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

The roster for the Virginia Tech Hokies football continues to take shape, and the size of this team is starting to stand out. In this episode, Pete and Sam break down the latest roster updates and what they tell us about the direction of the program. Sons of Saturday reporter, Ryan Castle, recently spent time inside the Hokies’ weight room and spoke with several assistants, giving us some behind-the-scenes insight into how the team is developing physically and what coaches are emphasizing this offseason. The boys also discuss James Franklin's recent interview with Tech Sideline, which adds more context to some of the offseason changes. Finally, Pete and Sam talk some hoops, more particularly, the men's tournament hopes and how they hinge on Saturday's game against UVA. Buy us a beer: buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

Who are the greatest quarterbacks in the last 50 years of Virginia Tech football? In this episode, the Memory Lane crew breaks down the best Hokie QBs of the modern era and debate how they stack up against each other. Host Sam Jessee, and Memory Lane contributors Robert Irby and Brett Smith, are joined by Paul Petera, who recently published a four-part series ranking 50 years of Virginia Tech quarterbacks. Paul walks the guys through his criteria, the toughest decisions in building the list, and the quarterbacks who just missed the cut. Link to Paul's work: https://sonsofsaturday.com/vt/articles/ranking-50-years-of-hokie-quarterbacks-a-four-part-series-part-iii Support the show, buy us a beer: buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

Ed Williams hops on with Pete and Sam to discuss what's going on with Mike Young's program, what to watch for the rest of this season, and where things are likely to go from here. Compass Coffee Code: TWODEEPVT https://www.compasscoffee.com Buy us a beer: buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

In this episode, Pete and Sam dive into Coach Franklin's 2026 recruiting efforts. There’s some nuances within the class rankings that the guys want to address before the page is turned to 2027. Is it fair to compare his first class to Brent Pry's 2022 class? The answer to that, and more in this one. Hokies Basketball talk towards the end.

Pete and Sam are back! Coach Franklin held the introductory press conference for his coaching staff on Wednesday, leaving a ton for the guys to break down in this episode. This was the first time we heard from Brent Pry since he was announced as the DC - plenty of intrigue about his return, and how he his embracing his new role. Finally, the men's basketball team is back on the bubble. With 8 league games left, the Hokies have to find a way to steal one or two on the road if they want to play meaningful basketball in March.

The 2026 VT football schedule is here! In year one of the James Franklin era, the ACC served up a stinker. The away slate is brutal, 6 true road games, and the league has Tech traveling all over the country. The back half of the dance card has the Hokies playing 4 of the top 6 teams in the league from 2025. Those four don't even include the Clemson game - a trip to Death Valley looms large in late October. There are some potential top-25 challenges, but most, if not all, are projected to come away from Lane Stadium. Tap in to hear the gang's first reaction to the 2026 slate. Buy the guys a beer: buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

In the 3rd quarter of the Natty stream, Pete and Sam welcomed Brian Seigla from the Boundary Corner podcast and Robert Irby from the Sports Business Journal. The guys discussed just about everything that's gone down the past couple months - even a little CFP format talk. The 4th quarter got a bit more loose with Coach Holmes, but it was a blast!

BRM and Sam were joined by former Virginia Tech WR CJ Carroll and former Navy Midshipmen (and Billy Ray's brother) Jackson Lee Mitchell for the 2nd quarter of our National Championship stream. The guys covered just about everything in this free-flowing conversation.

In the first quarter of our National Championship stream, Pete, Sam, and Dan (from Tales of the Terrordome) were joined by Virginia Tech legend Sergio Render. The former Hokie O-lineman was a pleasure, talking everything from hunting, to coaching, to how he values his time as a father.

Pete and Sam recap the Semifinal Bowls before talking Hokies and previewing the Natty. Buy us a beer: https://buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

Sam Jessee joins Ed and Pete to talk about the last couple men's basketball games. It seems as if every ACC game is going to come down to the wire for the Hokies this season.

Jonathan French from thekeyplay.com joins Pete and Sam to break down all of James Franklin's recent commits at Virginia Tech. Buy the guys a beer: https://buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

Pete and Sam get you up to speed on all the latest portal craziness, preview the CFP Semis, and go deep on the Hokies. Buy the guys a beer: buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

Dan Rubenstein of the Solid Verbal joined Pete and BRM to talk about the CFP and so much more. Dan's Ducks are in what most consider to be the most fun matchup of the quarterfinal games. The guys get his thoughts on how the bracket plays out before moving on to the Hokies. Buy the guys a beer: https://buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

Pete and Sam preview the quarterfinal matchups, among other CFB topics. Virginia Tech also needs to find a QB in the portal. Buy the guys a beer: https://buymeacoffee.com/twodeep

Pete and Sam recap the first round of the CFP before talking Hokies. Love the show? You can now buy the guys a beer: https://buymeacoffee.com/twodeep We appreciate your continued support!

This is the Sons of Saturday's first annual Company Christmas Party episode. Join BRM, Pat, Pete, and Sam as they recap both the highs and lows for the Hokies in 2025. Happy Holidays!

Pete and Sam recap the last week in CFB news, the epic Army-Navy contest, talk about the latest Virginia Tech coaching hires, and preview bowl season/the playoff.

In this episode of CFB Monday, Pete and Sam recap Championship Weekend, along with Brent Pry's return to the Hokies staff.

Pete and Sam were joined by Kolby Crawford from 247Sports and VT Scoop to talk about the Hokies wild finish to the 2026 recruiting cycle. James Franklin put on an absolute clinic, and the country took notice. The boys close out the episode with a brief recap of the UVA loss.

Pete and Billy Ray team up to talk about the current 2026 recruting class on National Signing Day. What James Franklin and his team have accomplished in just two weeks is nothing short of incredible.

Pete and Sam recap rivalry weekend across college football - and also dive into the Hokies recruiting hot streak.

In this episode, Pete was joined by one of the original Sons of Saturday, Grayson Wimbish, to get his thoughts on the hiring of James Franklin. Grayson also helps Pete with with a Miami recap, and most importantly, a preview of what could be a very satisfying Commonwealth Cup for the Hokies.

Pete and Sam recap a chalky Week 13 in college football, before having Dan from Tales of the Terrordome on to gives thoughts on the James Franklin hire, the Miami Game, and the Commonwealth Cup.

Pete and Sam break down the introductory press conference for James Franklin in Blacksburg. There was a lot of fanfare, and a lot of emotion in Cassell on Wednesday. It looked and felt big-time, which is exactly how Coach Franklin wants it! Also, we still have a football team playing games, and an undefeated basketball game, so we talked about them too.

Pete and Sam react LIVE to the hiring of new Virginia Tech Head Coach James Franklin. They also recap Week 12 in college football and are joined by Hokie legend Eugene Chung to talk about his 8-3 Delaware State Hornets.

Pete and Sam recap the huge Hokie hoops wins over St. Joe's and Providence before previewing the football team's trip to FSU.

Pete and Sam are back to recap Week 11 in college football. The guys dive deep into the conference races in this one.

A very excited Ed Williams and Pete B. break down Virginia Tech's thrilling overtime victory vs. Providence. The win was highlighted by the incredible performance by freshman phenom Neoklis Avdalas - 33 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds in just his second game. There's something BIG brewing in Blacksburg.

In this episode, Pete and Sam discuss a ton of topics, starting with the initial CFP rankings, which were released Tuesday. The guys then pivot to a final word (for now) on James Franklin before moving to the Louisville game and Hokie Hoops. At the end, Pete and Sam give their top non-Franklin candidates for the Hokies next head whistle.

Pete and Sam are back to recap a wild Week 10 in college football, and touch on the latest from the coaching carousel.

Pete and Sam jump right into the latest on the James Franklin to Virginia Tech rumors before giving their final thoughts on the Cal win and previewing Louisville. Tech 'til We Die Shirts: https://theswvashop.com/products/tech-til-we-die-apparel

Pete and Sam recap a wild Week 9 in college football.

In this episode, Pete and Sam do some obligatory coaching candidate talk before previewing the weird matchup taking place in Lane Stadium this week. Cal plays the Hokies for the first time as conference foes, and it still doesn't feel quite right. This may be VT's last, best chance for a win... and the guys will be there! Link to last year's interview with Rob Hwang from the Golden Bearcast: https://youtu.be/DPEIZFU_ZjM?si=b_KpeMRegs21_Z9q

Pete and Sam break down the latest in the Shane Beamer saga before providing their top candidates for the Hokies head whistle.

Pete and Sam are back to recap a wild Week 8 in college football.

Like the Hokies, Pete and Sam are ready for the bye week. The guys give their final thoughts on what happened down in Atlanta this past weekend before discussing the best Head Coaching jobs available in CFB right now. They also get into Sam's Power Rankings at the end.

Pete and Sam recap Week 7 across college football with the help of Robert Irby. They break down James Franklin's candidacy at VT, the biggest results of the weekend, VT Corner, give their Top 5 CFB Quarterbacks, and their latest playoff picks.

Pete and Sam have plenty to talk about, but also plenty to drink... this is the annual Pumpkin Beer episode of Two Deep. The guys break down the huge wrestling commitments, the issues facing the football coaching search, and provide a full recap and preview of what's happening on the field.

In this episode of CFB Monday, Pete and Sam recap Week 6 across college football, along with a full break down of the the Hokies homecoming debacle. Monty shirt: https://theswvashop.com/products/you-got-me-i-got-you-short-sleeve?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwNMp3dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp4qv32EHVQZRLl3y0BB6dwQMgew5r85JhLZfTMyQ3ZKqVMv9FwKSVDXCb_Vv_aem_I4boHCeiuG5x5MoyT4gQ7g

Pete and Sam were joined by Ed Williams to recap a fantastic win over the Wolfpack, as well as discuss the Hokies men's basketball team, as their season is right around the corner. Stick around for a Wake Forest preview. It's homecoming in Blacksburg - let's keep the good vibes rolling!