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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.

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.

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.

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.

How is Head Coach Tyson Helton feeling after becoming the 1st Hilltopper head ball coach to win 7 in a row over Middle Tennessee? Where is Helton's concentration centered ahead of the Tops' road trip to Death Valley? What stands out this LSU team coached by former UTSA figurehead Frank Wilson after Brian Kelly couldn't satisfy Baton Rouge? Find out about this rare break from the CUSA title race on this new episode 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.

CUSA Tournament weekend has arrived! On today's episode, what will Head Coach Travis Hudson disclose about the Tops as they seek their 3rd straight CUSA Tournament crown in Miami? How much pressure lies on WKU's shoulders ahead of postseason play? Where must WKU be sharpest in order to beat New Mexico State in the third CUSA postseason head-to-head between the Tops and Aggies after meeting in back-to-back championship matches the previous two tourneys? Find out on today's new release from 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.

In episode two, Greg Collins discusses the bright spots for his team four games into the season, the things that need improvement and the Lady Toppers' upcoming battle with No. 17/19 Vanderbilt on Wednesday evening in E.A. Diddle Arena. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hank Plona's Hilltoppers are back! Fresh off the opening night win over Tennessee Tech, Plona and Randy Lee sit down to share their thoughts on how WKU looked after the 82-70 kickstart last Monday. After that, what can WKU try to improve before visiting their old Bluegrass rivals at Eastern Kentucky this Monday night. From rivalries to threes, hear about it all in the Season 2 premiere of the Tops Live Hilltopper Basketball Podcast from Learfield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where does WKU stand after besting New Mexico State last Saturday during homecoming? What has Head Coach Tyson Helton's attention during WKU's idle week? Where must WKU remain consistent to avoid a slip in focus with extra time to scout Middle Tennessee? How has Rodney Tisdale Jr. impressed Helton in his last 2 performances for the injured Maverick McIvor? Find out on today's episode of the Tops Live Football podcast on the Hilltopper Nation Podcast 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.

What makes WKU's wins over rival Middle Tennessee so special? How did this road trip fortify the Tops further as they remain tied with UTEP on the conference summit? What challenges do the Tops face this weekend with so many special moments taking place off the floor? Finally, what have WKU's three seniors meant to Travis Hudson ahead of their final home weekend on the Hill? Find out the answer to all of these questions on today's episode of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast. Make some time and show out this weekend for WKU's seniors as WKU closes their home schedule against CUSA newcomers from the University of Delaware. Match times on Friday and Saturday are 6pm and 12pm with Head Coach Travis Hudson's statue reveal Saturday at 2:30pm outside entrance two of Diddle Arena. Go Tops! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time for a new season of Lady Topper talk on the Tops Live Podcast. Reily Chestnut and Head Coach Greg Collins are back to chat after WKU's new look squad fared in their preseason win over Lindsey Wilson last week. How can WKU learn and grow to get ready for the start of the season against Kentucky State Wednesday night? Tune in and hear for yourself. Basketball season is back on the Tops Live Podcast! Game one of the new season tips off at 6:30pm this Wednesday in Diddle against the Thorobreds of Kentucky State. Come out and cheer on the Lady Toppers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts Randy Lee and Terry Obee talk with Head Coach Tyson Helton, Athletic Director Todd Stewart, Running Back George Hart III and Defensive Tackles Coach Kali James heading into the Hilltoppers' homecoming game against New Mexico State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After going 2-1 in Weekday CUSA, the Tops are back on the Saturday train to host New Mexico State for homecoming this weekend. Sitting at 6-2 with 3 of their 4 conference wins on the road, Reily Chestnut sits down with Head Coach Tyson Helton to discuss another season of bowl eligibility for Western Kentucky. How has Helton's staff approached the extra prep time for this Saturday's battle against the Aggies? What has impressed Helton about his defenses' resolve down in Ruston? Where did Rodney Tisdale Jr. grow the most in his first start as a Hilltopper and how will Helton handle the QB room this Saturday? Find out on today's pre-homecoming 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.

The streak may be history ... but the Tops hopes of winning CUSA remain alive and well! After splitting the weekend with UTEP team sporting NCAA volleyball's 24th-highest RPI, it's time to turn the page as the Hilltoppers get ready to march down to Murfreesboro Friday and Saturday. Why is Middle Tennessee more dangerous than their record could reveal? What is Head Coach Travis Hudson looking for in practice. Finally, what must the Tops avoid to best the Blue Raiders? Find out on this pre-Halloween edition 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.

The Tops take on unbeaten UTEP this weekend and you know what that means? Another electric edition of the Tops Live Podcast with Reily Chestnut and Head Coach Travis Hudson. Despite this being the 2nd year in a row WKU and UTEP play with unblemished CUSA records, Hudson doesn't feel any addition pressure. What about this final rivalry weekend against UTEP has Hudson's attention? Where must the team shape up to avoid leaving the door open for the Miners? Find out yourself on today's 7th episode in season two of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast on the Varsity Network powered by Learfield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Head Coach Tyson Helton is pushing the reset button after WKU's shocking 25-6 loss last Tuesday against FIU. In his discussion of the program with Randy Lee, Helton preaches the benefit of less time to stew over lost opportunities while stressing the urgency WKU must now finish the regular season holding onto. As WKU marches on to face an equally fired-up contender at Louisiana Tech next Tuesday, how is Helton pushing his team and staff to learn from the FIU flop to avoid similar heartbreak in Ruston? Tune in and find out on this week's illuminating edition of the Tops Live Podcast with Tyson Helton and Randy Lee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reily Chestnut is back with Head Coach Travis Hudson to talk Tops' Volleyball. Listen and learn how Hudson feels about sharing the Tuesday stage with former WKU MVP QB Brandon Doughty and his former setter Jessica Lucas as all three were honored at WKU's football game vs FIU for being inducted into the CUSA Hall of Fame. Next, you will find out where Hudson feels his team still has work to do despite starting CUSA 6-0 ahead of their home matches vs Sam Houston's 0-6 Bearkats' squad. Despite the record, Hudson does not want WKU to rest on their laurels and get caught up in the huge CUSA weekend the following week against undefeated UTEP. Find out how the 'Tops are attacking this week as they return home with a shot for the 99th and 100th consecutive wins in conference play this Friday (6pm) and Saturday (1pm) against the Bearkats. Enjoy another all-star edition of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast on the Hilltopper Nation Podcast Network and the Varsity 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.

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Hosts Randy Lee and Terry Obee talk with Head Coach Tyson Helton, Athletic Director Todd Stewart, Offensive Lineman Karsten Upchurch and Running Backs Coach Bryan Applewhite heading into the Hilltoppers' first #WeekdayCUSA of the season at new CUSA foe Delaware. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Randy Lee and Head Coach Tyson Helton return to chat about WKU's first road win at Missouri State this past Saturday. On today's episode, you'll hear Lee and Helton chat about: All these topics and more get some time on today's Tyson Helton Show from the Tops Live Podcast. Each episode is part of the Hilltopper Nation Podcast 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.