The Tech Sideline Podcast is the number one podcast covering Virginia Tech sports: football, basketball, recruiting, and more. Founded in 1996, we have assembled the best, most knowledgeable team to cover VT sports. Check us out on the Web at TechSideline.com, on Twitter and Instagram (@techsideline for both), and be sure to catch the video version of our podcast (and more) on YouTube.
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APTN News InFocus explores the stories and issues affecting Indigenous Peoples through expert interviews and meaningful conversations. Hosted by reporter Cierra Bettens, each episode offers unique insights and context from people who know the stories best.
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Friday Q&A With Chris Coleman: How Does Virginia Tech Replace Its NFL Production?
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8:54Virginia Tech lost its entire defensive line to the NFL this offseason. How are the Hokies able to replace that production? Chris Coleman has your answers! Drop questions below for next week's video in the comment section. TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent …
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Decision 2025: What the results mean for Indigenous Peoples and the NDP
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29:06This week on APTN News InFocus, we break down the results of the April 28 federal election. The Liberals remain in power and the Conservatives will form the official opposition. The Bloc Québécois lost seats and the NDP dropped to just seven—losing official party status in the process. Twelve First Nations, Inuit and Métis candidates were elected a…
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Carter Hill is joined by Virginia Tech head softball coach Pete D'Amour for Episode 13 of Tech Sideline's audio-only podcast talking all things Hokies softball with the head man himself. Today's topics includes a huge series against No. 9 Florida State, Cori McMillan's historic night and the race to the finish in the regular season. Learn more abou…
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NFL Draft Recap And Virginia Tech Transfer Portal Update: TSL Podcast 421
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1:10:59Virginia Tech football had five players taken in the 2025 NFL Draft and countless others taken as undrafted free agents. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as they recap the NFL draft and break down the new crop of commits that the Hokies have reeled in.Check Out Our Live NFL Draft Coverage Here:https://virginiatech.sportswar.com/article/2025/04/…
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Decision 2025: Are Indigenous issues still on the sidelines this election?
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34:07This week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens checks in as the federal election campaign hits its final stretch. For more than a month, party leaders have been making promises about prosperity, wealth and good governance—but what’s in it for Indigenous Peoples? Dennis Ward, host of APTN National News, and Jennifer Laewetz, political commentat…
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Friday Q&A With Chris Coleman: How Can Virginia Tech Recruit An Offensive Line?
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9:39With the new scholarship limit being raised, how can Virginia Tech effectively recruit an offensive line each year? Sit down with Chris Coleman as he tackles that question and more! TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent publication covering Virginia Tech Athlet…
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#DataBack: Indigenous data sovereignty in the age of Big Tech
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18:45This week on APTN InFocus, host Cierra Bettens explores the growing movement for Indigenous data sovereignty. In a TED Talk, British investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr warns we may already be “living inside the architecture of totalitarianism,” referring to the predatory ways big tech companies harvest, use and sell data. Data holds a lot. …
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Former Virginia Tech Point Guard Devin Wilson: TSL Podcast 420
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1:02:14We took a trip down memory lane today as we got to sit down with former Virginia Tech point guard AND Virginia Tech football player Devin Wilson. We talked extensively about his time with Buzz Williams, how he was able to play both basketball and football at Virginia Tech and most importantly his new role within the athletic department. TechSidelin…
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Carter Hill is joined by Virginia Tech head softball coach Pete D'Amour for Episode 12 of Tech Sideline's audio-only podcast talking all things Hokies softball with the head man himself. Today's topics include Tech's 17 straight wins, Emma Lemley making history and the stretch run for the Hokies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…
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Virginia Tech Spring Game Weekend Debrief: TSL Podcast 419
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52:48Virginia Tech had a jammed pack weekend that included the Hokies spring football game, baseball and softball games, 3.2 for 32 and more! Sit down with the Tech Sideline Crew as they recap the busy weekend in Blacksburg. TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent pub…
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Friday Q&A With Chris Coleman: What To Watch For At The Virginia Tech Spring Game
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12:42The Virginia Tech football annual spring game is this weekend and Chris Coleman is here to tell you what to keep an eye out for this Saturday! TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent publication covering Virginia Tech Athletics. Visit us at http://www.techsidelin…
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Carter Hill is joined by Virginia Tech head softball coach Pete D'Amour for Episode 11 of Tech Sideline's audio-only podcast talking all things Hokies softball with the head man himself. Today's topics include Tech's 14 straight wins, Bre Peck's historic day, Notre Dame coming to town and Master's weekend for Coach. Learn more about your ad choices…
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Who is Métis?: The identity battle and report stirring backlash
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33:18This week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens unpacks the latest controversy over Métis identity in Ontario. The Métis National Council released a report suggesting the existence of seven historic Métis communities in the province—a claim swiftly rejected by the Manitoba Métis Federation, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, Métis Nation British Columb…
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TSL Podcast 418: Virginia Tech Football Spring Game Preview, NCAA House Settlement And More!
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56:55Virginia Tech is preparing for its "Hokie Hi Weekend" which will include the Virginia Tech football spring game, baseball and softball games, along with the Run In Remembrance 5K. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as they unpack the busy weekend ahead, the NCAA house settlement hearings, Virginia Tech basketball portal commitments and more! Tech…
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Friday Q&A With Chris Coleman: What Is "Significant Improvement" For Virginia Tech In 2025?
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14:42This week on the Friday Q&A Chris Coleman discusses what he believes significant improvement is for Virginia Tech football in 2025, how he would fix college football and basketball NIL numbers! TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent publication covering Virginia…
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Canada’s Arctic: Sovereignty, security and the legacy of relocation
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22:16This week on APTN InFocus, host Cierra Bettens explores what Arctic sovereignty really means for Inuit in the North. As federal leaders call for more military infrastructure - from bases in Iqaluit to new fleets of fighter jets - questions are being raised about who these efforts protect, and at what cost. Journalist David Pugliese from the Ottawa …
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TSL Podcast 417: Virginia Tech Baseball Head Coach John Szefc
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36:31Virginia Tech baseball is coming off of back-to-back ACC ranked series wins and the Hokies are positioned nicely for a postseason push. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as they discuss the first half of the 2025 baseball season with the head coach himself John Szefc. TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recr…
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Carter Hill is joined by Virginia Tech head softball coach Pete D'Amour for Episode 10 of Tech Sideline's audio-only podcast talking all things Hokies softball with the head man himself. Today's topics include the sweep over No. 16 Stanford, the illustrious triple play, Cori McMillan's walk-off home run and how much momentum Tech currently possesse…
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TSL Podcast 416: Whit Babcock Speaks To Media, Spring Football Updates
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1:07:38Virginia Tech's athletic director Whit Babcock spoke to the media last week and gave some insight into the revenue sharing world, what went wrong this school year and more. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as they discuss Babcock's comments, spring sports success, spring football and more. TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech footba…
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D1 Softball's Associate Editor Justin McLeod Interview
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35:52Virginia Tech softball is rolling in 2025 and the Hokies have a chance to jump up into the top-10 with a series win over Stanford. To preview the series and talk about the national perception of the Virginia Tech softball program we brought in D1 Softball's associate editor Justin McLeod! TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, b…
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Decision 2025: The promises and oversights affecting Indigenous Peoples
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23:58This week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens takes a closer look at where Indigenous issues stand as federal parties ramp up their campaigns. The five main political parties have been working the campaign trail since March 23. Threats from the United States and other foreign powers are, so far, dominating the campaign. But what have candidat…
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TSL Podcast 415: 2016 Virginia Tech Quarterback Jerod Evans Interview
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57:16In 2016 Jerod Evans led Virginia Tech to a 10-3 season by breaking multiple single-season records with the Hokies. We caught up with the former Tech quarterback and discussed that magical 2016 season and much more! TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent publicat…
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TSL Podcast 414: Virginia Tech Softball Midseason Interview With Head Coach Pete D'Amour
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32:41Virginia Tech softball is 25-5 at the midway point of the season. We sat down with head coach Pete D'Amour to reflect on the first half of the season and what to expect down the stretch this spring. TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent publication covering Vir…
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Who holds power to account? A look inside policing
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30:30This week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens takes a closer look at policing in Canada and its impact on Indigenous Peoples. In the final months of 2024, 15 Indigenous people died after interactions with police—some were shot, others beaten to death or run over by cruisers. Their deaths have reignited calls for a national inquiry into system…
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TSL Podcast 413: Virginia Tech Spring Football Preview
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52:00Virginia Tech football head coach Brent Pry spoke to the media to preview the spring football season. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as they dissect Pry's comments and discuss what they expect for the spring. TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Tech football, basketball and recruiting since 1996 and is the premier independent publicat…
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Carter Hill is joined by Virginia Tech head softball coach Pete D'Amour for Episode 8 of Tech Sideline's audio-only podcast talking all things Hokies softball with the head man himself. Today's topics include the 4-0 road trip, a 5-1 start in ACC play, Michelle Chatfield's historic weekend and how Coach got his start in college softball. Learn more…
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Carter Hill is joined by David Teel to talk the state of Virginia Tech Athletics, the current landscape of collegiate athletics, Brent Pry's fourth year, what's next for Tech men's basketball and the future of the ACC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy TechSideline.com
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The search for four Indigenous women: A timeline
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19:45This week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens examines the years-long fight to search the Prairie Green landfill and the delays that kept families waiting. In December 2022, Cambria Harris stood on Parliament Hill, pleading for a search of the landfill where her mother, Morgan Harris, and others were believed to be. Despite her calls for acti…
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Senior Virginia Tech baseball outfielder Sam Tackett has had an unbelievable start to his final season in Blacksburg. Tackett leads the ACC in almost every major batting statistic. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as they talk to him about the start to the season, his career in Blacksburg and more! TechSideline.com has been covering Virginia Te…
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