Podcasts by Hilltop Hoops Podcast: for SMU Mens Basketball Fans
Love SMU Men's Basketball? You came to the right place! Brent Turman and Kyle Snyder analyze the games, give a preview of what's to come, and bring you insight from guests. Tune in and Pony Up!
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S5E04: My Name is Luka (aka visual poem from overseas) from 2020-02-16T18:31:04
Brent and Elliot give you an MST3K-esque play-by-play of the "My Name is Luka" music video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v9EIaN4Nzo).
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S5E03: The Chicken Wing Will Get You from 2020-01-22T16:16:55
The guys re-cap the last several games, Kyle tries to be optimistic, and Brent rants about Janky things.
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S5E02: Sunshine and Lollipops? from 2019-12-17T13:58:56
SMU beat some cupcakes in OOC play, but what does the Georgetown loss say about this season?
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S5E01: Season Five from 2019-11-25T16:44:04
The 2019-20 season is off to a nice start! Brent and Kyle re-cap the first five games and talk about the SMU debuts for Tyson Jolly and Kendric Davis.
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S4E10: The Carter (aka The Drake Show) from 2019-10-06T21:07:43
Elliot and Brent cover "The Carter Effect," a journey told by the rap game's softest emcee. Learn about how Vince Carter changed the game for not only the Toronto Raptors, but the future of basket...
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S4E09: Six Months Later... from 2019-08-13T14:59:32
We're back! Kyle and Brent re-cap the SMU Basketball developments from the last several months.
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S4E08: "Thunderstruck" (aka Kevin Durant is a terrible actor) from 2019-02-22T18:01:15
In our break from conference play, we learn what happens when Kevin Durant hits a slump worse than the 2018-2019 SMU Mustangs. Brent and Elliot give a way-too-detailed review of Kevin Durant's act...
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S4E07: Excuses from 2019-02-12T04:11:02
Well, that was a ROUGH 7-game stretch. Time to vent, talk about the state of the team, and talk about what gets our goat.
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S4E06: "Hoosiers" a/k/a Hoosier Daddy from 2019-01-20T19:29:21
Kyle and Brent break down "classic" basketball movie, "Hoosiers" (1986). Enjoy the break from SMU Basketball re-caps. If you watched the last 2 games, you deserve it.
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S4E05: Two Snyders from 2019-01-14T03:52:29
The guys re-cap the first 4 conference games, and Coach Snyder drops some knowledge on the less educated.
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S4E04: Conference Preview from 2018-12-31T16:55:21
We cover the holiday games and our most recent transfer, then dive deep into the American Athletic Conference preview.
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S4E03: Competent from 2018-12-04T04:30:11
Things are looking up at the Hilltop: our fearless leader returns, we're out of the slump, and looking forward to the matchup against TCU.
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S4E02: That Don't Impress Me Much from 2018-11-20T14:20:02
Well, that wasn't as fun as we were hoping for. Join us to talk through the first 4 games and coaching problems. Let's overreact together.
Also, s/o to Shania Twain
S4E01: Season Four! from 2018-11-01T15:54:50
Brent and Kyle are back for Season 4! We talk 2018-19 expectations, new faces, what's going on in the AAC, and the end of the Larry Brown era. Kyle also brags about his first encounter with spark...
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S3E13: Offseason from 2018-07-31T02:44:45
Brent and Kyle are talking transfers, Sterling Brown and the Milwaukee PD, and the Elam Ending.
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S3E12: Rap Battle from 2018-04-30T03:19:14
We re-cap the 2017-18 season, Kyle and Brent present their NBA Draft theme songs for Jarrey and Shake, and there are lots of personnel changes around the conference.
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S3E11: Nic Moore! from 2018-02-24T04:19:19
Nic Moore joins the show to talk about Moody Magic and how he ended up at SMU. We also re-cap battles against Tigers, a Golden Knight, and a gang of Pirates.
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S3E10: Rip the Band-Aid Off from 2018-02-12T03:31:01
The Ponies drop 3 straight, injuries (again!), and Kyle drops some geography on Akoy Agau
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S3E09: Killen It from 2018-02-07T04:21:55
Former SMU Guard Jon Killen (2004-08) talks about the day-to-day life of a student-athlete, why he chose SMU, and how he laughed in the face of student housing rules.
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S3E08: Off the Schnide from 2018-01-29T16:52:30
Injuries, the biggest program road win in over 30 years, stats, and the return of Coach Snyder...we've got a lot to talk about!
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S3E07: Foreshadowing from 2018-01-09T17:06:54
SMU defeats the entire state of Florida, then faces challenges against a Green Wave and some Bearcats
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S3E06: We Dem Boise from 2017-12-22T13:36:44
After a road game against TCU, SMU closes out of conference play by defending Moody against Boise State and others. Also, allow Jahmal McMurray to re-introduce himself.
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S3E05: Everett Ray from 2017-12-11T02:13:40
Elliot has some not-so-serious questions after his first SMU basketball game, and we preview freshman forward Everett Ray.
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S3E04: Revenge Tour from 2017-12-05T03:35:05
We re-live the Battle 4 Atlantis, a boring buy game, and the first stop on the 2017-2018 revenge tour
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S3E03: Elijah Landrum from 2017-11-25T16:36:51
This episode we preview the guard with bounce, Elijah Landrum out of Tulsa, OK.
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S3E02: First Four from 2017-11-20T04:07:50
We recap the first four games of the season, talk about SMU's breakout freshman, and even practice our enunciation.
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S3E01: We're Back! / Ethan Chargois from 2017-11-09T12:49:38
We preview the non-conference play and talk about freshman big man, Ethan Chargois.
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S2E17 - Summer Roundup from 2017-09-28T15:50:21
We recap what's happened the last several months for SMU basketball, and we have to talk about the current NCAA scandal.
(Note: this was recorded on September 26, before Pitino was let go...
S2E16: The Football Episode ("The Pony Trap") from 2017-09-01T05:44:29
Ex-SMU football player Dave Blewett joins to talk SMU football, the NCAA, and his book ("The Pony Trap").
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S2E15: Jimmy Whitt from 2017-08-21T23:50:57
Learn why transfer guard Jimmy Whitt is a "bad, bad man."
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S2E14: Will Douglas from 2017-08-06T19:01:49
We preview SMU's 4-star guard straight outta Memphis, TN: Will Douglas.
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S2E13: Akoy Agau / #SMU2NBA from 2017-06-28T15:21:05
Two Ponies are selected in the 2107 NBA Draft and we learn about SMU's grad transfer, Akoy Agau
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S2E12: And Then There Were Three from 2017-05-16T14:53:53
Wichita State joins the party, Semi's going pro, and Lil' Wayne takes a page out of the Hilltop Hoops playbook.
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S2E11: Sad Face Emoji from 2017-03-18T18:12:15
We recap the First Round matchup against USC, D2 coach Dan Snyder analyzes SMU's play during the second half, and we take a brief look back on the 2016-17 season.
Thank you for listening!
S2E10: Championship Trophy Emoji from 2017-03-15T20:06:17
Reece Kelley Graham joins to program to talk about SMU's AAC Championship and the guys preview Round 1 of the Big Dance in Tulsa!
(recorded before the Providence vs. USC game)
S2E09: Fire Emoji from 2017-03-05T19:15:21
SMU finishes conference play on a hot streak. Thaddeus Matula (director of the ESPN 30-for-30 documentary, "Pony Excess") joins us to talk SMU football, Larry Brown, and about the amazing seniors ...
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S2E08: Movin' Bricks from 2017-02-23T05:03:35
It's Moody Magic against Cincinnati, then SMU squeaks by Tulane and makes the Coog Crew sad. Derek Birdsong breaks down SMU's Moody advantage and tells us why SMU started slow in the last 3 games.
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S2E07: Whoo! from 2017-02-11T22:12:51
The win streak continues, Kyle's wife talks short shorts, and we want Cincinnati!
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S2E06: Shake, Semi, & Roll from 2017-01-23T01:58:47
Deep in conference play, Brent and Kyle talk about the nail-biter in Cincy, the Moody win streak, and preview the UCF game with Derek Birdsong.
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S2E05: Rally the Troops from 2017-01-08T22:29:33
SMU starts conference play 4-0, Jarrey Foster is making a name for himself, and Kyle rallies the troops for the upcoming stretch of games.
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S2E04: The Big Sacrifice from 2016-12-21T17:33:48
Patrick Engel (SMU Scout) tells us why Harry Froling left SMU, Brent drops his hot sports opinions on the Froling departure, the team closes out non-conference play, and SMU > TCU.
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S2E03: Kyle Visits His Grandma from 2016-12-06T01:58:53
Kyle goes to an away game with his Grandma, the Ponies have a rough road trip, and Derek Birdsong previews TCU.
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S2E02: 2K16 from 2016-11-22T01:33:11
Patrick Engel (Pony Stampede and The Daily Campus) joins us to recap the 2K Classic, Jarrey Foster's stock is on the rise, and the world learns about Semi Ojeleye.
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S2E01: The One About Harry Froling from 2016-11-09T01:43:51
Season 2 is here! We talk about spanking Bevo, Kyle's observations from the open scrimmage, and Reece Kelley Graham's in-depth feature on Harry Froling. Pony Up!
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S1E16: Kyle Gets Blocked on Twitter from 2016-10-26T01:27
SMU lands the 3 Es and William Douglas, SMU > Houston, and a famous former SMU athlete blocks Kyle on Twitter.
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S1E15: The One About Tom Wilson from 2016-09-29T02:51:06
It's Boulevard Season, we're pumped for the Elijah Landrum and Everett Ray commitments, and Reece Kelley Graham joins the program to tell us what we can expect from Tom Wilson.
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S1E14: The One About Dashawn McDowell from 2016-09-07T20:09:21
Coaching changes at the Hilltop, current players keep busy over the summer, and we learn about Dashawn McDowell's game by talking to his high school coach: Coach Walter Brewer.
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S1E13: Brown Out from 2016-07-14T14:09:37
Brown out, Jankovich in; Billy Nayden joins us to discuss his favorite moment from the Larry Brown era; and let's get ready for some threes next season.
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S1E12: Go Shawty from 2016-06-16T02:40:29
We preview our projected starting 5 for next season, Allen Iverson wishes he listened to Larry Brown, Nic and Markus get their shot with the Mavs, and Laura Johnston teaches us about all things Aus...
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S1E11: The Silent Night from 2016-04-19T00:00
Bryan "B Hop" Hopkins (SMU PG, 2002-2006) joins the program to talk about his professional career and give advice to the incoming freshmen and graduating seniors. We'll also talk Bruno Fernando, t...
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S1E10: An Idle March from 2016-03-07T00:00
This week we talk about the New York Times article and SMU's domination over UConn.
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S1E09: Calm Before the Storm from 2016-02-29T00:00
Derek Birdsong helps us preview the final games against UConn and Cincinnati, and we recap the current win streak (consecutive wins again!).
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S1E08: Nic the Great from 2016-02-23T00:00
Billy Embody joins us to talk about the newest 2016 commit, beating Gonzaga, and the greatness that is Nic Moore.
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S1E07: Up and Down from 2016-02-11T00:00
Billy Nayden talks about the impact Coach Jankovich has had on the program and Derek Birdsong drops stats like they're hot.
S1E06: Road Trip from 2016-02-01T00:00
Tony Romo talks to the team, the Mustangs coast past Memphis, an Uber-ride discussion with SMU Superfan Paul Layne, and Kyle explains why O'Doyle doesn't rule.
S1E05: Peruna Goes to Washington from 2016-01-25T00:00
Aaron Torres (author of the White House Petition) tells us why the NCAA should Lift the Postseason Ban, even the blizzard couldn't cool down Temple's shooting, and Harry Froling completes the trife...
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S1E04: The Ocho (01/19/16) from 2016-01-20T01:04:07
Your #8 ranked Mustangs keep rollin', Kyle talks about his first-hand observations from the Tulane game, we look forward to the Australian VIP at the home game vs. Houston, and Kyle and Brent take ...
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S1E03: Moody Magic (01/12/16) from 2016-01-12T00:00
Brent and Kyle give an update on the Keith Frazier saga, re-live the Moody Magic v. Cincinnati, and Derek Birdsong's stat game is "on fleek." Also, props to Dashawn McDowell on a monster triple-do...
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S1E02: What Just Happened? (01/05/16) from 2016-01-06T05:07:04
Brent and Kyle react to reports that Keith Frazier is leaving the program then discuss how Sedrick Barefield's transfer affects the team, SMU's 13-0 streak, and what to expect against Cincinnati. ...
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S1E01: Hello World! (12/29/15) from 2016-01-06T04:02:29
Brent and Kyle launch Hilltop Hoops by unpacking the post-season ban, exploring the highs and lows of non-conference play, and talking about the new kid on the block--Shake Milton.
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