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  1. FEB 4

    Tops Live Hilltopper Basketball Podcast - Season 2, Episode 5

    How is Head Coach Hank Plona feeling after his first win over Middle Tennessee? On today's episode, Plona and Randy Lee share some takeaways from WKU's 101st win over the Blue Raiders. Then, how can WKU build off this road rebound with the Jax State Gamecocks coming to town? Find out on today's short but insightful edition of the Tops Live Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    19 min

  2. JAN 23

    Tops Live Hilltopper Basketball Podcast - Season 2, Episode 4

    WKU is searching for consistency. After dropping to 4-4 in league play, Randy Lee asks Head Coach Hank Plona what runs through his mind when WKU falls down against a talented opponent. After Liberty hit 17 threes on Wednesday night to beat WKU 76-69 in Diddle, where can the Tops and Plona learn their biggest lessons as they march forward to face Sam Houston in Huntsville this weekend? Step back and settle into another insightful edition on Hank's Hilltoppers on this episode of the Tops Live Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min

  3. JAN 14

    Tops Live Lady Topper Podcast - Season 2, Episode 3

    Fresh off WKU's first CUSA win, Reily Chestnut catches up with Head Coach Greg Collins. Where does Coach Collins feel the team's trajectory has changed since Saturday's 68-59 breakthrough? How can the Lady Toppers keep chopping wood and working toward a CUSA postseason bid in March? What challenges do Sam Houston and Louisiana Tech pose on this week's huge road swing? Finally, who has inspired Collins over his life to become a symbol of steadiness to countless Lady Toppers over the years? Find out right now on episode three of season two's Tops Live Lady Topper Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    38 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    Tops Live Hilltopper Basketball Podcast - Season 2, Episode 3

    Head Coach Hank Plona and Hilltopper voice Randy Lee return to the podcast circuit for another illuminating addition to the Tops Live Podcast lexicon. After trouncing Campbellsville despite the season ending Achilles injury to energizer Bryant Selebangue, how does Plona feel about the kids he's got available? Where must the Tops grow to fill the gaps left by Selebangue's absence? How do the Tops stack up against an elite Tulsa squad ahead of Friday's marquee mid-major showdown? What has Ryan Myers' shooting ascension meant to WKU? Why must players who've started strong be ready to grow in discomfort? All these questions earn some of Plona's two cents on today's excellent round from the Tops Live Podcast. Be sure to #PACKDIDDLE when 7-3 WKU hosts 10-1 Tulsa to wrap up non-conference play! Game time is 6:30pm tomorrow! If not, be sure to follow along on ESPN+ or the Hilltopper Sports Network from Learfield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    Tops Live Volleyball Podcast - Season 2, Episode 12

    The time has come! The Hilltoppers are returning to the Big Dance for the 7th straight year. In what could be the final episode of the 2025 Tops Live Volleyball Podcasting season, broadcaster Reily Chestnut wonders what is going through Head Coach Travis Hudson's mind as the Tops make their 18th trip to the NCAA Tournament. The Tops sit in the same subregional as three other opponents from the regular season. How does that familiarity help WKU prepare for their first-round collision with Marquette's Golden Eagles? Find out the answer and a whole lot more on this episode of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    Tops Live Football Podcast - Season 2, Episode 10

    Reily Chestnut and Head Coach Tyson Helton are back to prepare you for this revenge trip to last year's CUSA Championship in Jacksonville, Alabama. What does this incarnation of Jacksonville State have that reflects last year's CUSA Champions? What about WKU football's defensive intensity has Helton excited for this title fight rematch? Two of CUSA's best meet at AmFirst to decide who will be back in the CUSA Title game? How can WKU avenge last December's decimation in the Rooster's nest? Find out what these road warriors from WKU must be ready to do on today's electric edition of the Tops Live Football Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    Tops Live Volleyball Podcast - Season 2, Episode 11

    WKU Volleyball's dynasty still reigns! After stealing the crown from FIU in Miami's Conference USA Volleyball Tournament, Head Coach Travis Hudson and Reily Chestnut are back to reflect on another kodak moment for the program. Along the way, these gentlemen share some of their favorite moments and stories about how the Tops survived countless setbacks to stand tall hoisting another pair of trophies this fall and booking their 18th trip to the NCAA Tournament. Tune in and enjoy a lively chat between Hudson, Chestnut, and the undeniable league MVP Callie Bauer on today's 11th episode in Season Two of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    39 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    Tops Live Hilltopper Basketball Podcast - Season 2, Episode 2

    The Voice of the Hilltoppers Randy Lee and Mahurin Foundation Head Men's Basketball Coach Hank Plona are back for another high-octane episode centered around the Hilltoppers' 1st 4-0 start since 2019. Listen as both men combine modern analysis with historical perspective! It's another refreshingly transparent talk with Coach Plona and you've got the front row seat to another excellent edition of the Tops Live Hilltopper Basketball Podcast. Settle in and enjoy as the Tops get some extra time to prepare for stiff competition in the Bahamas' Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament next week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min
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  • Creator
    The Varsity Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    294
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    Hilltopper Nation