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Around The BlockNFL Mock Draft 2.0Ryan, Kaden, Mac, and Will do their second mock draft at the midseason point of College Football. Check it out to see if we got the pick for your team correct.2021-11-2058 minAround The BlockCFP Rankings 2.0 and College Basketball is BACKRyan, Kaden, Mac, and Will skim over the new college football playoff rankings and discuss opening night of college basketball. Also, who is the best team in the NFL?2021-11-111h 05Around The BlockCollege Football Playoff Rankings 1.0Ryan, Kaden, Mac, and Will go over the newly released college football playoff rankings. They have a lot of questions for the committee and continue the argument of who should be in. 2021-11-111h 02Around The BlockWill Was Right?Ryan, Kaden, and Mac go over college football and potential conference changes. They also give credit to Will who predicted an upset last week on the show. A little talk about the college football playoff.2021-11-111h 02Around The BlockKaden is Back and so is the NBARyan, Kaden, Mac, and Will discuss the wacky SEC week and more of college football. They also dive in the NFL landscape of a Deshaun Watson trade to Miami. NBA is back as they discuss their pre-season picks. 2021-11-111h 03Around The BlockDown Goes BamaRyan, Mac, and Will talk about who could be the second best team in the nation after the Alabama loss. Also, Texas crumbles in the Red River Showdown. They also have time to talk NFL this week. 2021-11-111h 01Around The BlockNFL MocK Draft 1.0Ryan, Mac, and Will go through an entire first round mock draft. Check it out to see what college players end up on your favorite team.2021-11-111h 01Around The BlockNew BeginningsRyan, Kaden, Mac, and Will recap the beginning of the college football season.2021-11-111h 01
This Week in Indiana FootballEpisode #7John and Dustin talk about Indiana's frustrating loss to Cincinnati, as well as what to watch for as the Hoosiers travel down to Bowling Green to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Plus, special guest Kaden Gaylord-Day joins us from WKU, and we make our Week Four pick'ems.2021-09-211h 09
Topper ExtraHilltoppers to play in NITSports Editor Nick Kieser and men's basketball beat reporter Kaden Gaylord dissect the Hilltoppers loss in the C-USA Championship game against North Texas. Following the loss in the championship and missing an opportunity to play in the NCAA Tournament WKU has accepted a bid to the NIT.
Keep up with the latest in WKU sports by listening to the weekly update from the Herald Sports staff. 2021-03-1730 minTopper ExtraTriple overtime thriller, FAU series up nextOn episode 18 of Topper Extra Sports Editor Nick Kieser brings men's basketball beat reporter Kaden Gaylord & women's basketball beat reporter Drew Toennies on the show to talk about this past weekend and what's ahead this weekend.
The Hilltoppers will head down to the sunshine state to take on Florida Atlantic and the Lady Toppers will host the Lady Owls in Diddle arena. Meral Abdelgawad from the Lady Toppers hit a game winning buzzer beater shot in triple overtime on Jan. 29 to lift her team over Charlotte 100-99. The Hilltoppers had a weekend off since Old...2021-02-0320 minTopper ExtraWKU basketball postponed, revamped football staffSports Editor Nick Kieser brings on men's basketball beat reporter Kaden Gaylord and Football/Baseball beat reporter Matthew Hargrove for this weeks edition of the show.
Both Hilltopper basketball programs have their series with Old Dominion postponed due to COVID-19 issues in the Monarch programs. Kaden breaks down all of the latest in WKU basketball, including Charles Bassey continuing to dominate this season earning his sixth C-USA player of the week. Matthew shares his thoughts on the faces hired on WKU's football staff and what to look forward to ahead of this spring.
...2021-01-2728 minTopper ExtraWKU basketball, spring semester has arrivedDuring this week's edition of Topper Talk Sports Editor Nick Kieser sits down inside Student Publications for the first time this school year for a recording. He is joined by men's basketball beat reporter Kaden Gaylord and women's basketball beat reporter Drew Toennies. The beat reporters catch up with Nick about the respective programs series against Marshall and what's to come this week against MTSU. 2021-01-1918 min
Topper ExtraC-USA basketball underway, new faces in footballSports Editor Nick Kieser and the College Heights Herald sports staff catch you up to speed since the last recording on Dec. 23.
Men's basketball beat reporter Kaden Gaylord (3:00-14:20) highlights what the first C-USA matchup with Charlotte was like and previews the LA Tech series on Jan. 8-9. Also, head coach Rick Stansbury (12:56-13:33) shares his thoughts on the matchup against LA Tech. Women's basketball beat reporter Drew Toennies debuts on the show (14:25-23:45) and reviews how the Lady Toppers have been and what to expect against LA Tech in their first C-USA series this...2021-01-0841 minTopper ExtraA merry time on the Hill, remembering a friendSports Editor Nick Kieser and his staff are back right before Christmas to record the latest episode of Topper Talk.
This week Nick opens the show (1:08-3:15) by remembering former staff member Elliott Wells, who passed away on Dec. 18. Men's basketball beat reporter Kaden Gaylord joins the show (6:04-25:40) to talk about the Hilltopper's latest win against Tennessee Tech and their recent success. Head coach Rick Stansbury (16:17-18:19) shares his thoughts on the team's progress so far before conference play opens up on Jan. 1-2.
Football beat reporter Matthew Hargrove hops on to...2020-12-2453 minTopper ExtraDominant Hilltopper Basketball, WKU LendingTree Bowl boundThis 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...2020-12-1549 min
RedZone RadioWe're Up All Night to Get LuckyMatthew Hargrove is joined this time by Kaden Gaylord and Patrick Carey to talk a lot of football. Today is the last day of the 2020 NFL Draft, so they're hoping to hear Lucky Jackson and Ty Storey's names announced. The guys discuss which of the two has a better chance of getting drafted, and which team could potentially be a good fit for Lucky. WKU Men's Basketball keeps rollin in the big news as the Keyshawn Murphy commitment, and Western reaching out to Oregon transfer Francis Okoro gets thrown into the equation. For National News, Matthew, Kaden, and Patrick...2020-04-2529 min
Joes on the ProsEpisode 16: Super Bowl SpecialJunnie and Casey are ready for The Big Game and have all your Super Bowl LIV coverage right here. Joined by guests Mark Webster and Kaden Gaylord, the guys dive into their conference championship recap, Super Bowl LIV preview and a special Super Bowl top 5 to end the show, only on Joes on the Pros!2020-01-3146 minTopper ExtraWKU vs. Southern Miss preview, volleyball's C-USA crown, comments from four WKU head coaches and moreCollege 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...2019-11-2229 min
Top of the WeekChina, DACA and Volleyball: 11/20Laurel Deppen and Rebekah Alvey highlight the top stories from the College Heights Herald this week, including WKU's new agreement with China and how DACA could affect some WKU students. Laurel interviews volleyball beat reporter Kaden Gaylord about the volleyball team's big win.2019-11-2005 minTopper ExtraWKU vs. Arkansas preview, Ty Storey's return to Fayetteville, exclusive audio from four WKU head coaches and moreCollege 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...2019-11-0829 minTopper ExtraWKU vs. FAU preview, exclusive comments from coaches and players at WKU basketball media day and moreCollege 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...2019-11-0131 minTopper ExtraWKU vs. Marshall explained, exclusive comments from head coach Tyson Helton, both coordinators and moreCollege 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...2019-10-2529 minTopper ExtraWKU vs. Charlotte preview ahead of Homecoming, exclusive audio from three WKU head coaches and moreCollege 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...2019-10-1839 minTopper ExtraWKU vs. Army's triple-option offense, exclusive audio from four WKU head coaches and moreCollege 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...2019-10-1128 minTopper ExtraWKU vs. Old Dominion preview, exclusive audio, updates on WKU soccer, volleyball and moreTopper 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...2019-10-0426 minTopper ExtraDeep dive into WKU vs. UAB, exclusive comments from three WKU head coaches and moreCollege 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...2019-09-2634 minTopper ExtraStarting quarterback controversy, comments from four different WKU coaches and moreCollege Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer opens the show (0:00-0:50). Sports Columnist and News Editor Matt Stahl joins the show and discusses the Hilltoppers' loss against Louisville in Nashville and analyzes the quarterback controversy introduced by starter Steven Duncan's potentially season-ending injury (0:51-15:52). Sports Editor Drake Kizer shares audio clips from offensive coordinator Bryan Ellis (15:53-16:59) and defensive coordinator Clayton White (17:00-17:25). Volleyball beat writer Kaden Gaylord gives an update on the WKU volleyball team and shares audio from head coach Travis Hudson (17:26-20:50). Producer Mark Webster Jr. shares a quote from head coach Tyson Helton (20:51-21:48) before...2019-09-2032 minTopper ExtraPreview of a busy weekend on the Hill, exclusive comments from WKU offensive coordinator Bryan Ellis and moreCollege Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer opens the show (0:00-0:50). Football beat writer Alec Jessie joins the show and discusses the Hilltoppers' win against FIU, previews what to expect against Louisville and shares an audio clip from offensive coordinator Bryan Ellis (0:51-12:10). Sports Columnist and News Editor Matt Stahl talks his 'Quit Stahl-ling' column (12:11-21:49). Volleyball beat writer Kaden Gaylord gives an update on the WKU volleyball team and shares audio from head coach Travis Hudson (21:50-24:44). Staffers Mark Webster Jr. and Kaden Gaylord debate whether Gaej Walker will have his third 100-yard rushing performance against the Cardinals (24:45...2019-09-1234 minTopper ExtraTy Storey debate, exclusive comments from WKU soccer head coach Jason Neidell and moreCollege Heights Herald Sports Editor Drake Kizer introduces the WKU Herald's new-look podcast (0:00-1:25). Football beat writer Alec Jessie joins the show and discusses the Hilltoppers' loss to Central Arkansas, previews what to expect against FIU and shares an audio clip from head coach Tyson Helton (1:26-10:35). Sports Columnist and News Editor Matt Stahl talks his 'Quit Stahl-ling' column (10:36-18:10). Soccer beat writer Elliott Wells gives an update on the WKU soccer team and shares audio from head coach Jason Neidell (18:11-21:21). Staffers Mark Webster Jr. and Kaden Gaylord debate whether Ty Storey should have a larger role...2019-09-0632 min
Nickel ‘n Dime PodcastAre the Cats legit, do the Titans have a chance, will Coach O be okay; Nickel 'n Dime Episode 10New intro, who dis? Episode 10 rings in a new intro and a new guest on the show, as Kaden Gaylord joins the guys to argue that the Cats are still for real. Coach O has some explaining to do after LSU's loss to Bama, and after another WKU loss, Harry and Tyler try to figure out if the Tops can win again. Casey and Tyler discuss the new CFP rankings, as well as looking at the Titans' chances in a wide open AFC South.2018-11-081h 06