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Beyond the Hill Episode 45 - Alexis Williams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Track & Field sophomore sprinter Alexis Williams discusses returning to action this spring with a strong start, the abrupt end to the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, her recru...

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Big Red Roundtable - Jan. 21, 2021 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's episode talking about WKU Men's Basketball All-American candidate Charles Bassey earning national p...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 44 - Raneem Elgedawy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Women’s Basketball senior forward Raneem Elgedawy discusses returning to the team with two standout performances after spending the first semester in her native Egypt, how she’s adjusted to a c...

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Big Red Roundtable - Jan. 14, 2021 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's episode with an overview of WKU Football's staff changes before switching gears to talk both men's ...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 43 - Maurice Crum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Newly promoted WKU Football defensive coordinator Maurice Crum discusses his new opportunity to lead the Hilltopper defense, what he learned from former WKU defensive coordinator Clayton White, how...

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Big Red Roundtable - Jan. 7, 2021 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's episode with discussion of the return of Raneem Elgedawy for Lady Topper Basketball and the impact ...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 42 - Todd Stewart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart joins the program for the first episode of 2021 to reflect on the department’s success having games played in 2020 through the COVID-19 pandemic, having a 1.3...

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Big Red Roundtable - Dec. 31, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's episode with a tribute to WKU Volleyball legend Alyssa Cavanaugh, who passed away on Dec. 25, 2020....

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Big Red Roundtable - Dec. 23, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's episode previewing WKU Football's bowl trip to Mobile, Alabama for the 2017 Cure Bowl rematch befor...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 41 - Jessica Judd from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Football Head Trainer Jessica Judd discusses what it’s been like navigating the team through a global pandemic, the differences in working with the student-athletes during COVID, the protocols ...

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Big Red Rountable - Dec. 16, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's episode talking about WKU Football's bowl bid and newest coaching hire. The trio then switched gear...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 40 - Jeremy Darvin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Football redshirt senior defensive tackle Jeremy Darvin discusses the Hilltoppers getting selected for the LendingTree Bowl, his experiences with postseason play, getting a rematch with Georgia...

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Big Red Roundtable - Dec. 10, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's episode talking about WKU Football's third-straight win before switching gears to talk potential bo...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 39 - Les Forsythe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities Les Forsythe discusses the challenges his department has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the process of instituting new gameday safety guidelines ...

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Big Red Roundtable - Dec. 3, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams begin this week's episode with the latest football scheduling news followed by discussions of bowl games. From there...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 38 - Luke Frampton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Hilltopper Basketball redshirt junior guard Luke Frampton discusses the team’s 2-1 start in the Crossover Classic, what their bubble setups in South Dakota and Louisville have been like, what b...

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Big Red Roundtable - Nov. 25, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams recap WKU Football's fourth win of the season, before discussing the Tops' regular-season finale against Charlotte b...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 37 - Mary Joiner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Lady Topper Golf graduate senior Mary Joiner discusses what made her use the NCAA waiver for an extra year of eligibility, playing in the first Division I college golf tournament this fall, the...

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Big Red Roundtable - Nov. 19, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's show by recapping WKU Football's third win of the season, before previewing Tyson Helton and compan...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 36 - Devon Key from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Football redshirt senior safety Devon Key discusses becoming the program's all-time FBS era leader in career tackles in Saturday's win over Southern Miss, how WKU has navigated the COVID-19 pan...

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Big Red Roundtable - Nov. 12, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's show by revisiting WKU Football's trip to Boca Raton, before previewing Tyson Helton and company's ...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 35 - Avri Davis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Volleyball sophomore middle hitter Avri Davis discusses the team’s season-opening win over UAB last weekend, her starting debut in that victory, preparing this fall for a limited schedule and a...

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Big Red Roundtable - Nov. 5, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's show by recapping WKU Football's trip to Provo, Utah, before previewing Tyson Helton and company's ...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 34 - Taveion Hollingsworth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by PNC Bank | WKU Hilltopper Basketball senior guard Taveion Hollingsworth discusses what the pandemic has been like for him, the ability to spend more time with his daughter in quarantin...

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Big Red Roundtable - Oct. 29, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's show by recapping the latest WKU Football win and looking ahead to this weekend's nationally-televi...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 33 - Ellie Belcher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Soccer freshman defender Ellie Belcher discusses what led her to play for WKU, her run to a state championship locally last year at Greenwood High School, practicing this fall for a season that...

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Big Red Roundtable - Oct. 22, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's show by recapping the latest WKU Football result and looking ahead to this weekend's game against C...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 32 - Greg Collins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Lady Topper Basketball head coach Greg Collins discusses staying adaptable during the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of technology on recruiting and scouting, the team’s large group of incoming ...

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Big Red Roundtable - Oct. 15, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | Hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams open this week's show by discussing WKU Volleyball head coach Travis Hudson's induction into the WKU Hall of Disting...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 31 - Rory O'Connor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Cross Country freshman runner Rory O’Connor discusses her recruitment to WKU after not competing in the sport in high school, why she chose distance running over soccer, what ultimately sold he...

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Big Red Roundtable - Oct. 8, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | In this week's show, hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams recap WKU Football's rivalry win at Middle Tennessee, preview the Tops' Homecoming matchup with...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 30 - Tyrrell Pigrome from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU graduate senior quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome discusses the Hilltoppers’ first win Saturday at Middle Tennessee, players stepping up on the offensive side of the ball in that victory, what he’s l...

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Big Red Roundtable - Oct. 1, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | In this week's show, hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams preview WKU Football at Middle Tennessee, mention the excitement of volleyball’s season opener ...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 29 - Imari Hazelwood from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Coordinator of Football Academic Development Imari Hazelwood discusses how she transitioned from an academic role with the university to working in athletics, how working on her doctorate influ...

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Big Red Roundtable - Sept. 24, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | In this week's show, hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams talk WKU Football bye week adjustments, recap Lady Topper Golf’s hot start to the season as wel...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 28 - Brooks LeCompte from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Head Cross Country/Assistant Track & Field Coach Brooks LeCompte discusses his arrival to The Hill in January, the learning curve as a first-time head coach, his first WKU recruiting class,...

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Big Red Roundtable - Sept. 17, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | In this week’s show, hosts Randy Lee, Tyler Eaton and Brett Williams recap WKU Football’s season-opening game at Louisville, look ahead to this week’s home opener v...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 27 - Teri Doss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Women’s Golf redshirt senior Teri Doss discusses what made her return to her home state as a graduate transfer from Mississippi State, the relationships she had with the Lady Topper program bef...

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Big Red Roundtable - Sept. 11, 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Presented by Don Franklin Auto | In their inaugural show, hosts Tyler Eaton, Randy Lee and Brett Williams discuss the opening week of WKU Athletics for the 2020-21 season, including Lady Topper Gol...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 26 - Matt Morrison from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Associate Athletic Director Matt Morrison discusses the planning and approval process that went into Hilltopper Football’s 20 percent capacity for Houchens-Smith Stadium, what that capacity mea...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 25 - Tyler Witt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Football redshirt senior offensive lineman Tyler Witt discusses how the Hilltoppers adapted to the new safety measures in place upon their return to campus because of COVID-19, adjusting to not...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 24 - Adam Gary from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Women's Golf head coach Adam Gary discusses how COVID-19 has impacted his program, what it was like to have the spring 2020 season canceled while at WKU's own event in Florida, having senior Ma...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 23 - Rick Stansbury from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach Rick Stansbury discusses what quarantine was like for him, why he’s not rushing his players’ return to activity on campus, how having an experienced team helps ...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 22 - Larissa Franklin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Softball alum and Team Canada member Larissa Franklin discusses her training for the sport's return to the Olympics and the postponement of the Tokyo Games to 2021, how she's handled the COVID-...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 21 - Joey Case from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Athletics Sports Psychologist Joey Case discusses what led him to his role with WKU, his work as TOPCARE Coordinator and the implementation of the program, how mental health is being addressed ...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 20 - Kayland Jackson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Volleyball rising senior Kayland Jackson discusses how she and her teammates have navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic, why the coaching staff stressed communication throughout quarantine, h...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 19 - Dr. Chaitu Malempati from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Medical Director and Head Team Physician Dr. Chaitu Malempati discusses his background in medicine, how he balances being an orthopedic surgeon for the Medical Center at Bowling Green with his ...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 18 - Anderson Miller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Baseball alum and current professional player Anderson Miller discusses the impact of the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season, how he's handled the pandemic, his intention to finis...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 17 - Clayton White from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Football Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks Coach Clayton White joins the podcast to discuss life in quarantine with his family, the conversations the team has had on social injustice and what h...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 16 - Hong Tran from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning Hong Tran discusses keeping student-athletes in shape through a pandemic, the ins and outs of her job and responsibilities, the importance to her...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 15 - Dartez Hamlin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU rising senior sprinter Dartez Hamlin discusses how the Track and Field team has been staying in touch and training during quarantine, his win in the 200-meter dash at the Conference USA Indoor ...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 14 - Joel Iyiegbuniwe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Former WKU Football star and current Chicago Bears linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe discusses his perspective on the COVID-19 crisis as a pre-med student with two parents in the medical world, his desir...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 13 - Mike Gaddie from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mike Gaddie, WKU’s Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, discusses the medical side of WKU Athletics’ campus restart plan. Gaddie discusses the local, regional and n...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 12 - Todd Stewart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart discusses the COVID-19 pandemic, the athletic department’s planned restart on campus this summer, WKU’s current budget situation, a successful 2019-20 season ...

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WKU Radio Rewind: Hilltopper Football vs. South Florida (2015 Miami Beach Bowl) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the eighth and final installment of the WKU Radio Rewind presented by Meijer, the clock rewinds to 2015 as WKU Football takes on South Florida in the Miami Beach Bowl. After falling behind 10-0,...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 11 - Billy Tom Sargent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Former WKU Hilltopper Golf standout Billy Tom Sargent discusses the one-year anniversary of his run to the NCAA Championships, transitioning to professional golf, his passion for promoting the WKU ...

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WKU Radio Rewind: Hilltopper Basketball vs. #15 Wisconsin (2018) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the seventh installment of the WKU Radio Rewind presented by Meijer, the clock rewinds to 2018 as WKU Hilltopper Basketball welcomes #15 Wisconsin to Diddle Arena. Looking for payback for a cont...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 10 - Kaylyn Bryant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Lady Topper Soccer senior Kaylyn Bryant discusses how she’s handled the COVID-19 pandemic during the end of her final year of college, being named Ms. Hilltopper in the recent TOPSY Awards, her...

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WKU Radio Rewind: Hilltopper Football at Kentucky (2012) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the sixth installment of the WKU Radio Rewind presented by Meijer, the clock rewinds to 2012 as WKU Football travels to Kentucky for one of the benchmark games of the Hilltoppers’ FBS era. The m...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 9 - George Fant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Football/Basketball alum and current NFL offensive lineman George Fant discusses how he, his wife (Lady Topper Basketball great Chastity Gooch Fant) and their three children are handling the pa...

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WKU Radio Rewind: Hilltopper Football vs. Louisiana Tech (2016 C-USA Championship) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the fifth installment of the WKU Radio Rewind presented by Meijer, the clock rewinds to 2016 as WKU Football hosts Louisiana Tech in the Conference USA Championship game. The Hilltoppers fall be...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 8 - Ryan Martin O'Connor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

New WKU Cheerleading Coach and Spirit Program Coordinator Ryan Martin O’Connor discusses coming from Ole Miss back to her home state of Kentucky, holding virtual team tryouts during COVID-19, how s...

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WKU Radio Rewind: Hilltopper Basketball vs. Arkansas (2019) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the fourth installment of the WKU Radio Rewind presented by Meijer, the clock rewinds just a few months to 2019 as WKU Hilltopper Basketball hosts previously unbeaten Arkansas in E.A. Diddle Are...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 7 - Dee Givens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Lady Topper Basketball redshirt senior Dee Givens discusses having her college career ended abruptly by the COVID-19 pandemic, her aspirations for a pro career, what being a two-time WKU gradua...

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WKU Radio Rewind: Lady Topper Basketball vs. UAB (2018 C-USA Championship) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the third installment of the WKU Radio Rewind presented by Meijer, the clock rewinds to 2018 as WKU Lady Topper Basketball meets top-seeded UAB in the Conference USA Championship. With Tashia Br...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 6 - Travis Hudson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Volleyball head coach Travis Hudson discusses the impact of COVID-19 on his family and his program, the team's adjustments in training for the spring, one of the greatest seasons in program his...

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WKU Radio Rewind: Hilltopper Football at #19 Marshall (2014) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the second installment of the WKU Radio Rewind presented by Meijer, the clock rewinds to 2014 as WKU Football visits #19 Marshall in the regular-season finale. Ultimately 133 points are scored, ...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 5 - Courtney Lee from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Former WKU Basketball star and NBA veteran Courtney Lee discusses how he and his family have coped with the COVID-19 pandemic, the night the league halted its games and changed the national discour...

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WKU Radio Rewind: Hilltopper Basketball at Oklahoma State (2018) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the first installment of the WKU Radio Rewind presented by Meijer, the clock rewinds to 2018 as WKU Hilltopper Basketball picks up a massive road win at Oklahoma State in the NIT Quarterfinals –...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 4 - John Pawlowski from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Baseball head coach John Pawlowski discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on him, his family and his team, the bus ride to Birmingham where the Hilltoppers’ season was ultimately halted...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 3 - Kelsey Aikey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WKU Softball senior pitcher Kelsey Aikey discusses the NCAA granting an eligibility waiver this week for spring-sport athletes, her intention to return for an additional year at WKU next season, th...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 2 - Justin Johnson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Former WKU Basketball star Justin Johnson discusses playing professionally in Italy and being quarantined in the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to the United States with his pregna...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 1 - Tyson Helton from 2020-03-25T02:07:19

Host Tyler Eaton and WKU Football Head Coach Tyson Helton discuss how he and his family are handling the COVID-19 pandemic, how the Hilltoppers are adjusting and continuing to grow despite the c...

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Beyond the Hill Episode 1 - Tyson Helton from 2020-03-25T02:07:19

Host Tyler Eaton and WKU Football Head Coach Tyson Helton discuss how he and his family are handling the COVID-19 pandemic, how the Hilltoppers are adjusting and continuing to grow despite the c...

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