As Spiders Do Alumni Podcast

What are Spiders like? Well, they’re curious, tenacious, passionate, adventurous and so much more. Of course, I’m talking about the University of Richmond Spiders! On this podcast, we'll be sharing stories with you about the amazing things that our Spider alumni do. You’ll hear directly from them about what drives them in their everyday lives and what it means to be a Richmond Spider.

Remember, there are Spiders everywhere. And that’s a good thing! 

2026 | Season 4

Episode 3 transcript coming soon!

 

Episode 1 transcript coming soon!

Past Seasons

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  • 2025 | Season 3
    Episode 1

    From Inside the Web: Student Advocates | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 2

    Going Outside Your Comfort Zone w/ Andy Bobowski, ’08 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 3

    Mini Webisode: Caught in yoUR Web 2025 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 4

    Five Spiders, One Legacy w/ The Mendelson Family | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 5

    Building Mindset Muscle, w/ Kim Bach, ’97 & Josh Roenitz | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 6

    Keeping your Eyes Open for Opportunities, w/ Frank Gupton, R’73 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 7

    From Inside the Web: Advancement | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 8

    Forging your Own Path, w/ Bryce Carson, ’13 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 9

    From Inside the Web: Communications & Events | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 10

    Taking Opportunities to Explore, w/ Imani Esparza-Pitman, ’09 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 11

    From Inside the Web: University Operations | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 12

    Telling Impactful Stories, w/ Sam Widdoes, ’08 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 13

    Mini Webisode: Young Grad Voices | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 14

    Finding Synergy in Life, w/ Siwanta Thapa, ’23 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 15

    Mini Webisode: Spider Owned Businesses | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 16

    Cultivating Curiousity, w/ Nina Rogers, ’11 and Adam Hake, ’11 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 17

    Mini Webisode: The Story Continues | Listen Now | Transcript

  • 2024 | Season 2
    Episode 1

    Mini Webisode: Happy New Year! | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 2

    Exploring Grief, Play, and Self-Care, w/ LaTonia Cokely, ’06 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 3

    Mini Webisode: Caught in yoUR Web 2024 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 4

    Starting from Within, w/ Tamisha Williams, ’06 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 5

    Reflections & Reminiscences, w/ Maggie Johnson, ’18 and Erin Kneeley, ’18 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 6

    Mini Webisode: Reasons to Return | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 7

    Mini Webisode: A Web of Wisdom | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 8

    Reflecting Across Generations, w/ Sarah Finley Hopkins, W’74, L’82 and Caitlin Livesey, ’19 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 9

    Healing, Galvanizing, & Practicing Forgiveness, w/ Ben Delk, ’09 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 10

    Mini Webisode: Live from Reunion 2024 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 11

    From Inside the Web: Law School | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 12

    From Inside the Web: Faculty & Academics | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 13

    Strengthening Resilience, w/ Brandon Shelton, ’98 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 14

    From Inside the Web: Admissions | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 15

    Halloween Special: Beneath the Surface | Listen Now | Transcript

  • 2023 | Season 1
    Episode 1

    Reigniting Dreams & Building Intuition, w/ Jamie McShane, R’88 & Marc Provissiero, R’89 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 2

    Mini Webisode: Live from LA | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 3

    Navigating Legacy & Change, w/ Sarah Bowers, ’12 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 4

    Cruising through Life at 5 mph, w/ Becca Guillote, ’07 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 5

    Evangelizing Wellbeing, w/ Dr. Brad Bongiovanni, R’92 & Jon Chandonnet, R’82 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 6

    Creating Joyful Chemists, w/ Colleen Kelley, W’88 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 7

    Recipes for Success, w/ Elena Beck, ’06 & Christina Chen, ’22 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 8

    Halloween Special: Legends of Richmond | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 9

    Redefining Conservationism, w/ Angelo Villagomez, ’00 | Listen Now | Transcript

    Episode 10

    Creating Spaces of Support, w/ Dorie Griggs, W’81 | Listen Now | Transcript