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FAQs about Hilltopper Nation:How many episodes does Hilltopper Nation have?The podcast currently has 293 episodes available.
November 09, 2025Tops Live Hilltopper Basketball Podcast - Season 2, Episode 1Hank 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....more30minPlay
November 04, 2025Tops Live Football Podcast - Season 2, Episode 8Where 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....more31minPlay
November 04, 2025Tops Live Volleyball Podcast - Season 2, Episode 9What 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....more33minPlay
November 03, 2025Tops Live Lady Topper Basketball Podcast - S2, E1It's time for a new season of Lady Topper Basketball talk on the Tops Live Podcast. Reily Chestnut and head coach Greg Collins are back to chat after WKU's new look squad won in their preseason game 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?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more23minPlay
November 01, 20252025 FB Pregame Show: Game 9 vs. New Mexico StateHosts 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....more22minPlay
October 28, 2025Tops Live Football Podcast - Season 2, Episode 7After 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....more36minPlay
October 28, 2025Tops Live Volleyball Podcast - Season 2, Episode 8The 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....more29minPlay
October 23, 2025Tops Live Volleyball Podcast - Season 2, Episode 7The 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....more33minPlay
October 16, 2025Tops Live Football Podcast - Season 2, Episode 6Head 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....more29minPlay
October 15, 2025Tops Live Volleyball Podcast: Season 2, Episode 6Reily 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....more34minPlay
FAQs about Hilltopper Nation:How many episodes does Hilltopper Nation have?The podcast currently has 293 episodes available.