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Best of 5

Claire Crytzer

Sports

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/40d. Total Eps: 19

Welcome to the Best of 5 Podcast! Join us, Claire & Grant each week as we discuss the latest and greatest in NCAA Women's College Volleyball!

Why is volleyball the best sport in the world? Because its the BEST OF 5!

Please like, subscribe, and leave us a 5 star review wherever you get your podcasts!!

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EP 16 Opening Weekend Chalk Talk

Season 2 · Episode 2

Friday, August 22, 2025 • Duration 32:48

Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 Podcast! 🎙️ We’re rolling into EP 16: Opening Weekend Chalk Talk!

The countdown is over and the first serves of the 2025 season are just minutes away. Claire & Grant are back to preview all the action. From can’t-miss matchups and programs set to make a statement, to breakout players you’ll want on your radar. We’ll make our predictions for opening weekend and set the stage for what promises to be another unforgettable season of NCAA women’s volleyball.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or catching your first match, this episode will get you ready for all the excitement to come. The road to Kansas City starts now!

Thanks for listening to the Best of 5 Podcast! Please remember to like, subscribe, and follow the Best of 5 Podcast. Why is volleyball the BEST? Because it’s the BEST of 5!!!

@ncaavolleyball @ncaa @Bestof5Pod

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EP 15 2025 Pre-Season Practice

Season 2 · Episode 1

Thursday, August 14, 2025 • Duration 53:02

Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 Podcast! 🎙️ We’re kicking off the 2025 volleyball season with EP 15 – 2025 Preseason Practice!

It’s here, it’s finally here! Claire & Grant are back on the mic to break down all the excitement, storylines, and matchups as the new NCAA women’s volleyball season gets underway. From powerhouse programs to rising underdogs, we’ve got predictions, key players to watch, and our can’t-miss matches for the opening weeks.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just getting into the sport, we’ve got everything you need to get hyped for another incredible year of volleyball. Let’s make 2025 the best season yet!

Thanks for listening to the Best of 5 Podcast! Please remember to like, subscribe, and follow the Best of 5 Podcast. Why is volleyball the BEST? Because it’s the BEST of 5!!!

@ncaavolleyball @ncaa @Bestof5Pod

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EP 14 KENNEDY MUFF

Season 1 · Episode 14

Thursday, April 11, 2024 • Duration 47:49

Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 Podcast! Join us, Claire & Grant, for EP 14 - KENNEDY MUFF.

We're honored to welcome #14 Kennedy Muff to the show today! Kennedy's volleyball career is a unique one. From playing 4 years at Flagler College to taking her 5th year at Florida! Listen to her resilient story, hard-earned advice, and special spirit! Kennedy is an amazing leader, volleyball player, teammate, and even better person! We wish her the best of luck in her future and can't wait to see all she achieves!

Thanks for listening to the Best of 5 Podcast! Please remember to like, subscribe, and follow the Best of 5 Podcast.

Why is volleyball the BEST? Because it's the BEST of 5!!!

Follow Kennedy HERE: @kmuffster

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EP 13 HANNAH HOGUE

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, April 4, 2024 • Duration 31:19

Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 Podcast!

Join us, Claire & Grant, for EP 12 - HANNAH HOGUE.

We are so excited to welcome Hannah Hogue on the pod this week! Not only is she Arkansas' setting superstar, but she is the 2023 #SECVB Scholar Athlete of the Year, true lover of the game, and overall amazing person! Listen for her great advice, cool perspectives, and admirable work ethic! We wish her a stellar senior season with the Razorbacks and can't wait to cheer her on!!

Thanks for listening to the Best of 5 Podcast! Please remember to like, subscribe, and follow the Best of 5 Podcast. Why is volleyball the BEST? Because it's the BEST of 5!!!

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EP 12 CAROLINE JUREVICIUS

Season 1 · Episode 12

Thursday, March 28, 2024 • Duration 33:21

Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 Podcast!

Join us, Claire & Grant, for EP 12 - CAROLINE JUREVICIUS.

Listen as Caroline Jurevicius comes on the pod to discuss her volleyball story. Including her year at Nebraska, transition to Penn State, and goals for the future. Caroline is so sweet, well-spoken, and just gets volleyball. Her takes and work ethic are so inspiring! We can't wait to cheer her on in Happy Valley!!

Thanks for listening to the Best of 5 Podcast! Please remember to like, subscribe, and follow the Best of 5 Podcast. Why is volleyball the BEST? Because it's the BEST of 5!!!

Follow Caroline HERE: @carolinejurevicius

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EP 11 CAROLINE KERR & KIKI GRANBERRY

Season 1 · Episode 11

Thursday, March 21, 2024 • Duration 28:06

Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 Podcast!

Join us, Claire & Grant, for EP 11 - CAROLINE KERR & KIKI GRANBERRY.

Listen as we interview two Tennessee volleyball all-stars, Caroline Kerr & Kiki Granberry. These Lady Vols volunteered their time and gave great advice for young volleyball players, discussed their goals for the future, and explained their favorite ways to unwind.

Thanks for listening to the Best of 5 Podcast! Please remember to like, subscribe, and follow the Best of 5 Podcast. Why is volleyball the BEST? Because it's the BEST of 5!!!

Follow Caroline & Kiki HERE: @carolinee.kerr @kikigranberryy

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EP 10 AIKO JONES

Season 1 · Episode 10

Thursday, March 14, 2024 • Duration 53:53

Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 Podcast!

Join us, Claire & Grant, for EP 10 - AIKO JONES.

Listen to us interview one of our long-time favs - Louisville volleyball legend, future pro star, and all-around amazing soul - Aiko Jones! During the episode we dive into Aiko's youth growing up in Jamaica, her experience helping Louisville emerge to national prominence, and her #AikoGoesPro journey.

Thanks for listening to the Best of 5 Podcast! Please remember to like, subscribe, and follow the Best of 5 Podcast.

Why is volleyball the BEST? Because it's the BEST of 5!!!

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EP 9 ALIYAH CARTER

Season 1 · Episode 9

Thursday, March 7, 2024 • Duration 42:42

Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 Podcast!

Join us, Claire & Grant, for EP 9 - ALIYAH CARTER.

Tune in to hear us interview our inaugural guest - K-State superstar outside hitter, the 2020 Big IX Freshman of the year, and 2023 AVCA All-American - ALIYAH CARTER. Throughout the EP we discuss her journey to K-State, the highs & lows of her career, her goals for her 5th year, and her advice for the future generation of volleyball players.

Thanks for listening to the Best of 5 Podcast! Please remember to like, subscribe, and follow the Best of 5 Podcast.

Why is volleyball the BEST? Because it's the BEST of 5!!!

@aliyah_carter22 @kstatesports @NCAA @NCAAvolleyball

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EP 8 NCAA RULE CHANGES

Season 1 · Episode 8

Thursday, February 29, 2024 • Duration 24:20

Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 podcast!

Join us, Claire & Grant, for EP 8 - NCAA RULE CHANGES. Throughout the episode, we discuss the controversial rule changes and how we think it will effect the game.

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Why is volleyball the BEST? Because it's the BEST of 5!!!

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EP 7 REAL COVERAGE OF REAL PRO VOLLEYBALL

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, February 8, 2024 • Duration 39:43

Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 podcast!

Join us, Claire & Grant, for EP 7 - Real Coverage of Real Pro Volleyball. During the episode we run-down the first 2 weekends of the new Pro Volleyball Federation. We talk about our old college favorites, standout players in the league, and the piping hot coaching tea!

Thanks for listening to the Best of 5 Podcast!

Please remember to like, subscribe, and follow the Best of 5 Podcast.

Why is volleyball the BEST? Because it's the BEST of 5!!!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bestof5pod/

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac

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