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Topper Extra
by College Heights Herald
Topper Extra is brought to you by the College Heights Herald sports section. The show covers athletic discussion and news at Western Kentucky University. Herald Sports Editor Nick Kieser hosts the show while the sports staff discusses, analyzes, and even debates the latest in the world of WKU sports.
Episodes
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Hilltoppers to play in NIT
Sports 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...
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Lady Toppers OT heartbreaker, Hilltoppers set for round 1
Sports Editor Nick Kieser sits down with Drew Toennies who just finished his coverage of the women's basketball season. Drew breaks down the 83-77 OT loss on March 9 that concluded the Lady Toppers season. A clip from Greg Collins reveals how he feels about his teams play this season during a...
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WKU Basketball season finale, behind the lens perspective
Sports Editor Nick Kieser welcomes sports reporter Matthew Hargrove and staff photographer Gunnar Word for the 21st installment of Topper Extra. Gunnar answers questions from Nick and Matthew about being a photographer for the College Heights Herald and shooting pictures during the COVID-19...
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Back on the diamond, Hilltoppers to play #12 Houston
Sports Editor Nick Kieser and baseball beat reporter Wyatt Sparkman hop on after a one week hiatus to catch up to speed on WKU sports. The softball and baseball programs are back and the basketball programs bounce back after a week off due to the snow. The Hilltopper basketball team will play #6...
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Sports mania on the Hill
On episode 19 of Topper Extra Sports Editor Nick Kieser and sports reporter Matthew Hargrove break down what WKU teams are finally back after a year long wait. The Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers basketball teams tipoff against Rice this weekend along with WKU softball. Soccer is back as well and…
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Triple overtime thriller, FAU series up next
On 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...
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WKU basketball postponed, revamped football staff
Sports 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…
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WKU basketball, spring semester has arrived
During 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…
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C-USA basketball underway, new faces in football
Sports 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....
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A merry time on the Hill, remembering a friend
Sports 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...
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Dominant Hilltopper Basketball, WKU LendingTree Bowl bound
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…
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First Responder Bowl preview, Western Michigan analysis, comments from WKU football team and more
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...
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WKU vs. Southern Miss preview, volleyball's C-USA crown, comments from four WKU head coaches and more
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…
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WKU vs. Arkansas preview, Ty Storey's return to Fayetteville, exclusive audio from four WKU head coaches and more
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...
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WKU vs. FAU preview, exclusive comments from coaches and players at WKU basketball media day and more
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…
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WKU vs. Marshall explained, exclusive comments from head coach Tyson Helton, both coordinators and more
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).…
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WKU vs. Charlotte preview ahead of Homecoming, exclusive audio from three WKU head coaches and more
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…
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WKU vs. Army's triple-option offense, exclusive audio from four WKU head coaches and more
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...
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WKU vs. Old Dominion preview, exclusive audio, updates on WKU soccer, volleyball and more
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...
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Deep dive into WKU vs. UAB, exclusive comments from three WKU head coaches and more
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...
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Starting quarterback controversy, comments from four different WKU coaches and more
College 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...
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Preview of a busy weekend on the Hill, exclusive comments from WKU offensive coordinator Bryan Ellis and more
College 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)....
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Ty Storey debate, exclusive comments from WKU soccer head coach Jason Neidell and more
College 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...
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Topper Extra is brought to you by the College Heights Herald sports section. The show covers athletic discussion and news at Western Kentucky University. Herald Sports Editor Nick Kieser hosts the show while the sports staff discusses, analyzes, and even debates the latest in the world of WKU sports.
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