Tech Sideline is Presented by First Bank & Trust Company
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Virginia Tech announced that at the next Board of Visitors meeting, it will discuss and vote on the creation of Hokie Ventures, a Virginia Tech athletics LLC. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as it breaks down this news, recent football recruiting commits and the upcoming NCAA Tournament for Hokies baseball. (61 minutes)Podcast Audio
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About the Tech Sideline Podcast
Launched in August 2017, the TSL Podcast is the most widely listened-to and watched Virginia Tech sports podcast. Here are major milestones in the production of our podcast:- August 2017: The Tech Sideline Podcast launches with Episode 1 (audio only)
- March 2019: Live streaming begins on Facebook with Episode 66.
- August 2019: We introduce our new Tech Sideline Podcast set and start streaming live from the set on YouTube with Episode 73.
- February 2023: Our last live podcast, Episode 285.
- August 2025: We revamp the podcast set and introduce the new set in Episode 428.
About TechSideline.com
Tech Sideline is an independent publication, not affiliated with the university or its athletic programs, so we provide a unique perspective that appeals to the large and growing fan base of Virginia Tech Athletics.Tech Sideline was launched on March 12, 1996 by 1987 Tech graduate (BSEE) Will Stewart as a small, personal web page. In 1997, the site evolved into HokieCentral.com, and in August of 1999, joined the SportsWar network of college sports web sites. In November of 2000, the site changed names to TechSideline.com, or TSL. Over the years, TSL has grown into what you see before you: a full-time Virginia Tech sports media company, complete with web site, podcast, YouTube channel, and large and active social media presences.
TSL is a member of the SportsWar network of college sports web sites. Visit SportsWar.com for more information.