Topper Extra

This week on the resurgence of Topper Talk Sports Editor Nick Kieser takes over as host of the show and welcomes men's basketball beat reporter Kaden Gaylord and football beat reporter Matthew Hargrove. 

Nick and Kaden talk Hilltopper basketball (4:46-24:00) with the addition of some soundbites from head coach Rick Stansbury (15:06-17:46) and senior Josh Anderson (23:04-23:24). Then at (24:06-30:59), Nick brings to light what is happening with the Lady Topper basketball team with head coach Greg Collins giving his take (28:23-29:13) on the team's loss at Little Rock on Dec. 13. 

Nick and Matthew touch on the latest with WKU football in the final segment (31:16-47:37) and what it means to get a bowl game after a 5-6 regular season. Head coach Tyson Helton shares his thought on the bowl game (38:36-40:11) and Athletic Director Todd Stewart speaks on the achievement as well (47:38-48:51) to wrap up the episode. 

This special edition episode of Topper Talk is brought to you by Graves Gilbert Clinic and Mariah's.

College Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer opens a special bowl game edition of the show (0:00-1:10) before sharing an audio clip from head coach Tyson Helton (1:11-2:48). Producer Mark Webster Jr. joins the show to discuss the Hilltoppers' upcoming bowl game against Western Michigan, his relationship with Broncos running back LeVante Bellamy and the WKU defense (2:49-17:09). Audio clips from defensive coordinator Clayton White (17:11-17:33), junior defensive end DeAngelo Malone (17:34-17:45) and redshirt junior safety Devon Key (17-46-18:00). What the WKU offense has to do against the WMU defense (18:01-26:52). Audio clips from offensive coordinator Bryan Ellis (26:53-27:32), redshirt senior receiver Lucky Jackson (27:33-27:46) and graduate transfer quarterback Ty Storey (27:47-28:06). Predictions for the First Responder Bowl (28:07-36:04).

College Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer opens the show (0:00-0:40). Football beat writer Alec Jessie joins the show to discuss the Hilltoppers' upcoming road game against C-USA opponent Southern Mississippi and a program-defining road win against SEC opponent Arkansas prior to the bye week (0:41-14:17). Sports Editor Drake Kizer shares an audio clip from head coach Tyson Helton (14:18-15:36) before introducing quotes from women's basketball head coach Greg Collins (15:37-16:38) and men's basketball head coach Rick Stansbury (16:39-18:27). Sports Editor Drake Kizer gives an update on the WKU volleyball team in the newest addition to the show, "Views from the Hill" (18:28-19:50) and shares an audio clip from head coach Travis Hudson (19:51-20:38). Producer Mark Webster Jr. brings in volleyball beat writer Kaden Gaylord to debate whether or not WKU will knock down Southern Miss this weekend (20:39-27:57).

College Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer opens the show (0:00-0:42). Football beat writer Alec Jessie joins the show to discuss the Hilltoppers' upcoming road game against SEC opponent Arkansas and a critical home loss against Florida Atlantic last week (0:43-12:55). Sports Editor Drake Kizer shares audio clips from head coach Tyson Helton (12:56-14:37) and starting quarterback Ty Storey (14:38-15:05) before introducing quotes from women's basketball head coach Greg Collins (15:06-16:10) and men's basketball head coach Rick Stansbury (16:11-17:09). Sports Editor Drake Kizer gives an update on the WKU volleyball and soccer teams in the newest addition to the show, "Views from the Hill" (17:10-18:58) and shares an audio clip from head coach Travis Hudson (18:59-20:25). Producer Mark Webster Jr. brings in volleyball beat writer Kaden Gaylord to debate whether or not Ty Storey will have a breakout game against his former coach and teammates at Arkansas (20:26-27:40).

College Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer opens the show (0:00-0:42). Football beat writer Alec Jessie joins the show to discuss the Hilltoppers' upcoming home game against Florida Atlantic and a heartbreaking road loss at Marshall last week (0:43-15:52). Sports Editor Drake Kizer shares an audio clip from head coach Tyson Helton (15:53-16:59) before introducing quotes from women's basketball head coach Greg Collins (17:00-18:25), redshirt senior Dee Givens (18:26-18:43), men's basketball head coach Rick Stansbury (18:44-19:35) and sophomore center Charles Bassey (19:36-20:12). Sports Editor Drake Kizer gives an update on the WKU volleyball and soccer teams in the newest addition to the show, "Views from the Hill" (20:13-21:52). Producer Mark Webster Jr. brings in volleyball beat writer Kaden Gaylord to debate whether or not the FAU game is another must-win game for the WKU football team (21:53-29:54).

College Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer opens the show (0:00-0:45). Football beat writer Alec Jessie joins the show to discuss the Hilltoppers' upcoming road game against Marshall and another dominant defensive performance against Charlotte during Homecoming last week (0:46-14:48). Sports Editor Drake Kizer shares audio clips from head coach Tyson Helton (14:49-15:52), offensive coordinator Bryan Ellis (15:53-16:47) and defensive coordinator Clayton White (16:48-17:16). Sports Editor Drake Kizer gives an update on the WKU volleyball and soccer teams in the newest addition to the show, "Views from the Hill" (17:17-19:07) and shares an audio clip from head coach Travis Hudson (19:08-19:26). Producer Mark Webster Jr. brings in volleyball beat writer Kaden Gaylord to debate whether or not the Marshall game is a must-win for the WKU football team (19:27-28:00).

College Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer opens the show (0:00-0:50). Football beat writer Alec Jessie joins the show to discuss the Hilltoppers' upcoming game against Charlotte and another dominant defensive performance against Army last week (0:51-14:48). Sports Editor Drake Kizer share an audio clip from head coach Tyson Helton (14:49-16:10). Men's basketball beat writer Elliott Wells joins the show to discuss Hilltopper Hysteria and his transition from soccer to men's basketball (16:11-25:25). Sports Editor Drake Kizer shares audio clips from head coach Greg Collins (25:26-26:42) and head coach Rick Stansbury (26:43-27:20). Sports Editor Drake Kizer gives an update on the WKU volleyball team and WKU soccer teams in the newest addition to the show, "Views from the Hill" (27:21-28:59). Producer Mark Webster Jr. brings in volleyball beat writer Kaden Gaylord to debate the Hilltoppers' offensive and defensive MVPs so far (29:00-38:00).

College Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer opens the show (0:00-0:43). Football beat writer Alec Jessie joins the show to discuss the Hilltoppers' upcoming game against Army and another dominant defensive performance against Old Dominion last week (0:44-12:22). Sports Editor Drake Kizer shares audio clips from head coach Tyson Helton (12:23-13:46) and head coach Rick Stansbury (13:47-14:48). Soccer beat writer Elliott Wells gives a preview of the WKU soccer team continuing Conference USA play against UTEP and FIU (14:49-17:13) and shares audio from head coach Jason Neidell (17:14-17:44). Producer Mark Webster Jr. brings in volleyball beat writer Kaden Gaylord to debate the Hilltoppers meeting the Black Knights (17:45-23:50). Kaden Gaylord gives an update on the WKU volleyball team (23:51-26:31) and shares audio from head coach Travis Hudson (26:32-27:00).

Topper Talk Producer Producer Mark Webster Jr. opens the show while College Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer is out sick with seasonal allergies (0:00-0:45). Football beat writer Alec Jessie joins the show to discuss the Hilltoppers' upcoming game against Old Dominion and analyzes the Hilltopper defense's marquee performance against reigning Conference USA Champion Alabama-Birmingham (0:46-7:53). Producer Producer Mark Webster Jr. shares an audio clip from head coach Tyson Helton (7:54-9:30). Soccer beat writer Elliott Wells gives an update on the WKU soccer team following its first loss in Conference USA play to Charlotte on Thursday night (9:31-11:25) and shares audio from head coach Jason Neidell (11:26-12:00). Producer Mark Webster Jr. brings in volleyball beat writer Kaden Gaylord to debate whether the WKU offense or defense has the most to prove against Old Dominion (12:01-22:16). Kaden Gaylord gives an update on the WKU volleyball team (22:17-24:10) and shares audio from head coach Travis Hudson (24:11-24:33).

College Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer opens the show (0:00-0:50). Football beat writer Alec Jessie joins the show to discuss the Hilltoppers' upcoming game against Alabama-Birmingham and analyzes the pros and cons of each candidate in the latest quarterback race necessitated by starter Steven Duncan's  season-ending surgery (0:51-16:42). Sports Editor Drake Kizer shares an audio clip from head coach Tyson Helton (16:43-18:04). Soccer beat writer Elliott Wells gives a preview of the WKU soccer team continuing Conference USA play against Louisiana Tech (18:05-20:51) and shares audio from head coach Jason Neidell (20:51-21:20). Producer Mark Webster Jr. brings in volleyball beat writer Kaden Gaylord to debate whether or not UAB is the real deal (21:21-28:45). Kaden Gaylord gives an update on the WKU volleyball team (28:46-31:31) and shares audio from head coach Travis Hudson (31:32-32:20).