Episodes

  • Tops Live Football Podcast - Episode 8 with Tyson Helton & Randy Lee
    Nov 20 2024

    This week, Tyson Helton joins Randy Lee to chat about where Hilltopper football needs to bounce back after losing their homecoming game to Louisiana Tech 12-7.

    Helton highlights that WKU still has a path toward the CUSA crown with two remaining games.

    Lastly, Helton jumps into this week's matchup against reining CUSA champion Liberty in Lynchburg.

    Tune in next Tuesday for another episode of the Tops Live Football podcast at 6:30pm wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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    29 mins
  • Tops Live Volleyball Podcast - Episode 9 with Abby Schaefer & Reily Chestnut
    Nov 20 2024

    In this shortened version of the TLVP, Reily Chestnut gets to chat with Hilltopper libero Abby Schaefer about her transformation since she became the main libero back in 2022. Along with her growth, they discuss the journey this team has undergone to repeat as league champions for the 6th straight campaign. In a conversation centered around everything from life after volleyball to overcoming adversity, this chat is can't-miss.

    Listen to new episodes of the Tops Live Volleyball Podcast every Tuesday at 6pm wherever you get your podcasts.

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    14 mins
  • 2024 FB Pregame Show: Game 10 vs. Louisiana Tech
    Nov 16 2024

    Hosts Randy Lee and Terry Obee with Head Coach Tyson Helton, Athletic Director Todd Stewart, Quarterback CadenVeltkamp, and Special Teams Coordinator Andy LaRussa heading into the Hilltoppers' homecoming game against Louisiana Tech.

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    22 mins
  • Tops Live Hilltopper Basketball Podcast - Episode 2 with Hank Plona & Randy Lee
    Nov 15 2024

    This week, Hank Plona and Randy Lee talks about how the head coach feels after WKU got their first win of the season over Campbellsville. They also chat about the team's start to the season and the matchup ahead against the Lipscomb Bison. Along the way, the pair discusses Plona's coaching inspirations and how the team can keep building up from here as they start to face more stiff competition.

    Tune in every week for a new episode of the Tops Live Podcast with Randy Lee and Hank Plona wherever you get your podcasts.

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    31 mins
  • Tops Live Lady Topper Podcast - Episode 2 with Torri James, Salma Khedr, Greg Collins, & Reily Chestnut
    Nov 15 2024

    Reily Chestnut interviews the two new freshmen on the Lady Toppers' squad. Torri James jumps on first to talk about her transition and how she ended up at WKU out of Clarksville, Tennessee. Next, Egyptian freshman Salma Khedr joins the show to tell her story and how her last name is pronounced back home. Finally, head coach Greg Collins sits down with Reily to share his thoughts on the team's 2nd straight 3-0 start and the chemistry that has helped the Lady Toppers score 70 or more points in all three wins.

    Tune in on November 26th for the next episode of the Tops Live Podcast featuring Reily Chestnut, Greg Collins, and select players from WKU women's basketball wherever you get your podcasts.

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    39 mins
  • 2024 FB Pregame Show: Game 9 vs. New Mexico State
    Nov 9 2024

    Hosts Randy Lee and Terry Obee with Head Coach Tyson Helton, Athletic Director Todd Stewart, Defensive Lineman Deante McCray, and Offensive Line Coach Joe Bernardi heading into the Hilltoppers' road game at New Mexico State.

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    24 mins
  • Tops Live Hilltopper Basketball Podcast - Episode 1 with Hank Plona & Randy Lee
    Nov 8 2024

    In the first episode covering Hilltopper basketball, new head coach Hank Plona sits down with Randy Lee to dissect the men's defeat to Wichita State before shifting gears to the deceptively titled Grand Canyon Antelopes before the 'Tops journey to Phoenix, AZ. The two gentlemen also share how they first became basketball fans as they discuss everything from Hank's northeastern origins to how he approached the recruiting of his players back at Indian Hills. They also discuss the team's growth and where they need to push themselves ahead of their matchup against a talented Lopes squad that won 30 games & an NCAA tournament game last year.

    Be sure to catch more episodes of the Tops Live Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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    30 mins
  • Tops Live Football Podcast - Episode 7 with Tyson Helton & Randy Lee
    Nov 6 2024

    Tyson Helton chats with Randy Lee about the Hilltoppers return to Saturday games for the rest of the season after finishing their midweek October schedule with 4 wins and 0 losses to remain at the top of CUSA with Jacksonville State's Gamecocks. Helton shares how his team needs to approach November now that the pressure to win is at its peak. The two gentlemen also chat about Helton's handyman ability at home ... or lack thereof. Along the way, Helton shares how Caden Veltkamp's work running the show has been a story to follow after Helton pondered a position switch for Veltkamp last year.

    WKU travels to Las Cruces, New Mexico to face New Mexico State and avoid a letdown against the 2-6 Aggies that has no margin for error in search of bowl eligibility.

    The Tops Live Coaches' Show returns to Roosters, a fun casual joint, next Monday night with Travis Hudson and Tyson Helton from six to seven o'clock.

    The next episode of the Tops Live Football Podcast with Tyson Helton will be released on Tuesday, November 19th at 6:30pm.


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    29 mins