Best of 5

About Best of 5

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!!

Publisher

Claire Crytzer

Category

health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Oct 2023

Latest episode

22 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Aug 2025

   EP 16 Opening Weekend Chalk Talk

   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 #ncaavolleyball #volleyball #womensvolleyball #girlsinsports #womeninsports #ncaavb #bestof5 #bestof5podcast #ncaasports #collegeathletics #collegevolleyball #ncaawvb #provolleyball #provolleyballfederation #provolley #2025volleyball #seasonopener #volleyballseason

2. 

   14 Aug 2025

   EP 15 2025 Pre-Season Practice

   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 #ncaavolleyball #volleyball #womensvolleyball #girlsinsports #womeninsports #ncaavb #bestof5 #bestof5podcast #ncaasports #collegeathletics #collegevolleyball #ncaawvb #provolleyball #provolleyballfederation #provolley #2025volleyball #seasonopener #volleyballseason

3. 

   11 Apr 2024

   EP 14 KENNEDY MUFF

   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 @gatorsvb @flaglervolleyball @ncaavolleyball @ncaa @sec @Bestof5Pod (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCfO7dK_Pk9Okcp9bPAd9PaA) @mypodiumx #ncaavolleyball #volleyball #womensvolleyball #girlsinsports #womeninsports #ncaavb #bestof5 #bestof5podcast #ncaasports #collegeathletics #collegevolleyball #ncaawvb #provolleyball #provolleyballfederation #provolley #universityofflorida #gainesville #floridagators #gatorvb #floridavolleyball #gatorvolleyball #floridavb #rightside #opposite #setter #kennedymuff #muff #marywise #podiumx #mypodiumx #flaglercollege

4. 

   4 Apr 2024

   EP 13 HANNAH HOGUE

   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!!! Follow Hannah HERE: @hannah.hogue6 @razorbackvball @ncaavolleyball @ncaa @sec @Bestof5Pod (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCfO7dK_Pk9Okcp9bPAd9PaA) #ncaavolleyball #volleyball #womensvolleyball #girlsinsports #womeninsports #ncaavb #bestof5 #bestof5podcast #ncaasports #collegeathletics #collegevolleyball #ncaawvb #provolleyball #provolleyballfederation #provolley #uofa #universityofarkansas #fayettevillearkansas #arkansasvb #arkansasvolleyball #razorbackvolleyball #arkansasvb #rightside #opposite #setter #hannahhogue #elite8

5. 

   28 Mar 2024

   EP 12 CAROLINE JUREVICIUS

   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 @pennstatevball @ncaavolleyball @ncaa @Bestof5Pod #ncaavolleyball #volleyball #womensvolleyball #girlsinsports #womeninsports #ncaavb #bestof5 #bestof5podcast #ncaasports #collegeathletics #collegevolleyball #ncaawvb #provolleyball #provolleyballfederation #provolley #pennstate #pennst #statecollege #pennstatevb #pennstvolleyball #pennstatevolleyball #nittanylionsvolleyball #nittanylionsvb #nebraskavolleyball #huskervolleyball #transferportal #carolinejurevicius #pennstatenittanylions #happyvalley #allamerican #rightside #opposite #outside #setter #libero #titleix #title9

6. 

   21 Mar 2024

   EP 11 CAROLINE KERR & KIKI GRANBERRY

   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 @vol_vball @ncaavolleyball @ncaa @Bestof5Pod #ncaavolleyball #volleyball #womensvolleyball #girlsinsports #womeninsports #ncaavb #bestof5 #bestof5podcast #ncaasports #collegeathletics #collegevolleyball #ncaawvb #provolleyball #provolleyballfederation #provolley #tennessee #knoxvilletennessee #tennesseevb #tennesseevolleyball #ladyvolsvolleyball #ladyvolsvb #kikigranberry #carolinekerr #tennesseevolunteers #tennesseeladyvols #allamerican #rightside #opposite #outside #setter #libero

7. 

   14 Mar 2024

   EP 10 AIKO JONES

   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!!! Support Aiko HERE: https://aikojones.com/ (https://aikojones.com/) @aikoajones (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCzbSLJHZVjScLHD9-1B1wzQ) #AikoGoesPro @louisvillevb (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCh8fpqB3yg0xfniwSGSzbkA) @ncaavolleyball @ncaa @Bestof5Pod #ncaavolleyball #volleyball #womensvolleyball #girlsinsports #womeninsports #ncaavb #bestof5 #bestof5podcast #ncaasports #collegeathletics #collegevolleyball #ncaawvb #provolleyball #provolleyballfederation #provolley #louisville #louisvillekentucky #louisvillevb #louisvillevolleyball #aikojones #aikojones15 #lousivillecardinal #allamerican #rightside #opposite #outside #setter #libero

8. 

   7 Mar 2024

   EP 9 ALIYAH CARTER

   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 (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCzbSLJHZVjScLHD9-1B1wzQ) @kstatesports (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCh8fpqB3yg0xfniwSGSzbkA) @NCAA (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC0nOdMq78X8ifkIxnIoqfHQ) @NCAAvolleyball #ncaavolleyball #volleyball #womensvolleyball #girlsinsports #womeninsports #doublecontacts #rulechange #ncaavb #bestof5 #bestof5podcast #ncaasports #collegeathletics #collegevolleyball #ncaawvb #provolleyball #provolleyballfederation #provolley #kstate #kstatevb #kstatevolleyball #aliyahcarter #aliyahcarter22

9. 

   29 Feb 2024

   EP 8 NCAA RULE CHANGES

   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. 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/ (https://www.instagram.com/bestof5pod/) SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac (https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac) APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103)

10. 

    8 Feb 2024

    EP 7 REAL COVERAGE OF REAL PRO VOLLEYBALL

    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/ (https://www.instagram.com/bestof5pod/) SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac (https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac) APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103)

11. 

    1 Feb 2024

    EP 6 FINAL 4 THOUGHTS

    Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 podcast! Join us, Claire, Grant, and Grace, for EP 6 - Final 4 Thoughts. During the episode we discuss our experience attending the Final 4 in Tampa, all the volleyball legends we saw, and celebrate the end of the historic 2023 season! 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/ (https://www.instagram.com/bestof5pod/) SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac (https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac) APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103)

12. 

    6 Dec 2023

    EP 5 2ND ROUND RUNDOWN & REGIONAL PREDICTIONS

    Hello team and welcome to the Best of 5 podcast! Join us, Claire and Grace, for EP 5 2nd Round Rundown & Regional Predictions. During the episode we discuss the results from the 2nd round, focus on the exciting #4/#5 matchups, and make our regional predictions. This Thursday is the sweetest day of the year with all of the Sweet 16 matchups starting at noon with Louisville v Creighton and ending with Stanford v Arizona St at 11:30pm. 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/ (https://www.instagram.com/bestof5pod/) SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac (https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac) APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103)

13. 

    30 Nov 2023

    BONUS PT2 OUR 1ST & 2ND ROUND PREDICTIONS

    Hello team and welcome to the Best of 5 podcast! Join us, Claire and Grace, for a bonus episode as we predict the 1st and 2nd rounds of the NCAA tournament. During the episode we examine each game, discuss our upset picks, and debate who has the easiest journey to the championship. We can’t wait for all of the great volleyball this weekend! 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/ (https://www.instagram.com/bestof5pod/) SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac (https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac) APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103)

14. 

    29 Nov 2023

    EP 4 THE BRACKET

    Hello team, and welcome to the Best of 5 podcast! Join me (Claire) and my co host Grace as we break down the NCAA tournament bracket! During the episode, we get excited about interesting matchups, propose our changes to the selection criteria, pat Grant on the back for getting all four number one seeds right. and start to make our predictions for the first and second rounds. 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/ (https://www.instagram.com/bestof5pod/) SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac (https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=bf540cdbe34646ac) APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103)

15. 

    22 Nov 2023

    BONUS EP PITT V LOUISVILLE W/ CLAIRE & GRANT

    Hello team and welcome back to the Best of 5 Podcast! This episode I (Claire) am joined by my brother, Grant. We got to experience the then #4 Louisville v #7 Pitt live in front of a record-breaking crowd at the Petersen Events Center on 11/18/23. Come along as we reveal pre-game our predictions, obsess over Aiko Jones’ setting, praise Pitt’s determination, discuss the result's impact on the upcoming tournament, and tell funny childhood stories about our crazy competitive spirits. Thanks for listening to the Best of 5 Podcast! Tune in on Friday as Grace and I gear up for the last weekend of regular season play, talk all things liberos, and prep to make our bracket predictions. Please remember to like, subscribe, and follow the Best of 5 Podcast. What is volleyball the best? Because its the BEST OF 5!!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestof5pod/ (https://www.instagram.com/bestof5pod/) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bestof5pod (https://linktr.ee/bestof5pod) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-5/id1713655103) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=4b54924a1f9140eb (https://open.spotify.com/show/034D6FhrBzG5XZb3UOYvjb?si=4b54924a1f9140eb) #ncaawomenscollegevolleyball #bestof5podcast #bestof5 #collegevolleyball #ncaavolleyballtournament #volleyball #podcast #ncaa #collegeathletics #womenssports #girlssport #womeninsports #girlsinsports #pittvb #pittvolleyball #louisvillevb #louisvillevolleyball #accvb #accvolleyball #ncaawvb #ncaavb #ncaavolleyball

16. 

    15 Nov 2023

    EP 3 ALMOST TOURNEY TIME

    Welcome back to the Best of 5 Podcast! Join us, Claire & Grace as we anticipate the upcoming tournament, talk all things setting (including our favorite setters), and gear up for another great weekend of volleyball! Thank you so much for listening! Please like, subscribe, and leave a 5 star review wherever you listen. Why is volleyball the best sport? Because its the BEST of 5!! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/bestof5pod/ (https://www.instagram.com/bestof5pod/) #ncaavolleyball #bestof5podcast #womenscollegevolleyball #volleyball #ncaa #collegevolleyball #bestof5

17. 

    8 Nov 2023

    EP 2 THE SIBS TAKE ON PSU V NEB

    Join us as we, Claire Crytzer, Grace Erskine, and Grant Crytzer go to the SOLD OUT Penn State v Nebraska game, recount our favorite moments, review last week's results, and prep for another great weekend of volleyball!

18. 

    1 Nov 2023

    EP 1 UPSETS

    Join my bestie Grace and I as we cover last week's wave of upsets, upcoming big games, insights from our volleyball experiences, and of course our excitement over going to the Penn State v. Nebraska game on Friday! Thanks for listening and as always like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

19. 

    25 Oct 2023

    Best of 5 Trailer

    Hello and welcome to the Best of 5 Podcast! Do you know why volleyball is the #1 growing girl's sport in the US? Because...its the BEST (of 5)!!! Join me, Claire and my volleyball-savy best friends as we discuss the latest and greatest in NCAA Women's College Volleyball!

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