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Roanoke Times podcasts

100 Episodes

42 minutes | Jan 24, 2020
Lunch Pail Podcast: The Baylor of it all
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on Justin Fuente's flirtation with Baylor and how Tech handled the situation. Plus, schedule thoughts and much more. Please note this was recorded before Tech had five players enter the transfer portal on Jan. 22. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
54 minutes | Jan 10, 2020
Lunch Pail Podcast: How will we remember the 2019 season?
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek revisit the Belk Bowl, the Lynn Bowden situation, Bud Foster's farewell and discuss what they will remember about the 2019 season. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
60 minutes | Dec 11, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: On the winds of change hitting Blacksburg
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek discuss Justin Hamilton's big promotion, turnover on the Hokies' staff, the team's Belk Bowl invite and look back at the Commonwealth Cup. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
53 minutes | Nov 27, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: The Commonwealth Cup 2019 edition
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on a second straight shutout, which Hokies should get All-ACC recognition, Bryce Perkins vs. Hendon Hooker, the keys to Friday's Commonwealth Cup and much more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
47 minutes | Nov 21, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: Tech finally putting 'hard, smart, tough' motto on display
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek discuss the significance of a shutout, the Hokies offensive line living up to their motto, Saturday's matchup against Pittsburgh and much more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
42 minutes | Nov 14, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: The changes that turned Virginia Tech into a Coastal contender
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on a wild win over Wake Forest, Bud Foster Day, the team's final three-game stretch and more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
36 minutes | Nov 6, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: Putting Virginia Tech's near miss at South Bend in perspective
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on the team's near upset at Notre Dame, the team's fourth quarter approach, the quarterback situation and preview a huge showdown against Wake Forest. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
51 minutes | Oct 31, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: Can Virginia Tech keep foot on the gas in South Bend?
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek revisit Tech's wild win over North Carolina, discuss the team's quarterback situation, struggles after recent off weeks, preview the team's trip to South Bend and much more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
57 minutes | Oct 16, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: Virginia Tech's showdown with North Carolina a pivotal moment
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek discuss Tech's two-game win streak, Hendon Hooker's quick start, the Hokies' struggling pass defense and why UNC-Tech is "juice city." Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
60 minutes | Oct 2, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: The Hokies have an identity crisis on their hands
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek discuss Tech's embarrassing loss to Duke, the team's lack of identity, a renewed quarterback competition, the fanbase's frustration with Justin Fuente, preview the Miami game and more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
53 minutes | Sep 25, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: Will Duke game be a tipping point?
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on escaping Furman, Tech hiring Jerry Kill, areas of concern at the bye week and preview the Friday night matchup against Duke. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
54 minutes | Sep 12, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: Talking early surprises, fan panic and running game woes
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on Old Dominion hanging around against Tech, biggest surprises through the first two weeks and the Hokies' struggles in the run game. Plus, what to expect from Furman. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
46 minutes | Sep 4, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: What happen at BC? Can Virginia Tech recover with ODU on deck?
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on Virginia Tech's mistake-filled loss to Boston College, the team's biggest concerns going into Week 2 against Old Dominion and more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38 minutes | Aug 28, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: Bud Foster, depth chart and Boston College
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on Bud Foster's retirement announcement, the Week 1 depth chart and preview the Hokies matchup against Boston College. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
48 minutes | Jul 31, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: Previewing Virginia Tech's 2019 fall camp
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Tech football reporter Mike Niziolek share their thoughts on where the Hokies stands heading into fall camp. What are the key position battles? Who are the players to watch? What's the vibe like in Blacksburg? All that and more is in the latest episode of the Lunch Pail Podcast. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49 minutes | Jan 11, 2019
Lunch Pail Podcast: Is Military Bowl loss a big deal?
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss the Hokies' loss to Cincinnati in the Military Bowl, 2019 scheduling changes, Trevon Hill's statement and much more. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49 minutes | Dec 14, 2018
Lunch Pail Podcast: The lasting images of Virginia Tech's 2018 season
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss Frank Beamer's hall of fame career, a wild finish to Virginia Tech's 2018 regular season and the underwhelming bowl matchup against Cincinnati. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
36 minutes | Nov 29, 2018
Lunch Pail Podcast: Episode 12
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss the twists and turns of the 100th Commonwealth Cup, where the game ranks in the streak and turn their attention to the Hokies' upcoming showdown against Marshall. Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
48 minutes | Nov 20, 2018
Lunch Pail Podcast: Episode 11
BLACKSBURG - The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss a pair of Hokies players leaving the program, if the distractions will hurt the team, preview the Commonwealth Cup and weigh which streak (bowl appearance or wins over Virginia) is more prestigious. Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 11 Intro (0:00-0:45) Recent transfers a cause for concern? (0:46-9:02) Anything stand out about loss to Miami (9:03-11:05) How will Virginia Tech handle elimination style stretch of games (11:06-17:04) Virginia preview: All about Bryce Perkins? (17:05-21:38) More important streak: UVA or bowl streak? (21:39-32:14) Predictions (32:15-37:39) Pick 3 (37:40-48:16) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40 minutes | Nov 15, 2018
Lunch Pail Podcast Episode 10
The Roanoke Times sports columnist Aaron McFarling and Virginia Tech football beat writer Mike Niziolek discuss the Hokies' disastrous defense, fan complaints about the coaching staff and preview the Miami game. Intro (0:00-2:19) What's the defense problem? (2:20-7:20) Should coaches be on hot seat? (8:35-16:20) What do you want to see in final two games? (16:21-24:00) Breaking down Miami game (24:01-27:45) Predictions for Virginia Tech vs. Miami (27:46-31:45) Pick 3 (31:45-40:15) Support the show: http://www.roanoke.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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