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What a magical ride. After LSU Baseball captured its eighth national title in Omaha, Bill and Will – who were there every step of the way – break it all down on the final edition of the Gold Standard.What a fitting name for this podcast, too. Bill, the Tigers' legendary SID, has had a front row seat to all eight championships, and tells listeners how No. 8 differed from the rest. Will, who received quite the airtime on television this weekend, gives his thoughts on every moment that led to The Powerhouse of College Baseball returning to the top of the mountain.

The Chase for Eight is over! Hear from head coach Jay Johnson, along with Anthony Eyanson, Chase Shores and Chris Stanfield after LSU captured its eight national championship on Sunday afternoon.

Hear from Jay Johnson, Jared Jones, Zac Cowan and Luis Hernandez after the Tigers' semifinal College World Series win over Arkansas, 6-5

Hear from head coach Jay Johnson, first baseman Jared Jones and pitcher Kade Anderson at Thursday's opening press conference at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska!

Get to know LSU Track & Field sprinter Jaiden Reid, a sophomore from the Cayman Islands, on the latest edition of The Real Deal.

It's an on-site edition of Tigers Win, live from The Box with Ben McDonald to preview LSU vs. West Virginia in this weekend's Super Regional! Topics include: recap of the Little Rock series & standout performances from Casan Evans , Luis Hernandez and Ethan Frey, plus a look ahead to WVU with a ticket to Omaha on the line.

It wasn't always easy, but the Tigers are headed to Supers. Listen as Bill and Will break it all down on another edition of the Gold Standard, talking all four games of a wild regional in Baton Rouge.

It's postseason baseball at The Box. Does it get any better than that?Easy answer: no. On the latest edition of the Gold Standard with Bill Franques, Will and Bill preview the upcoming Baton Rouge Regional, which is set to begin on Friday at 2 p.m. CT.No better listen to get you ready for the Tigers' chase for eight.

LSU sophomore cross country runner, and native of Leawood, Kansas, Trenton Sandler joins the latest episode of The Real Deal to talk about content creation, NIL & more.

LSU football senior receiver Chris Hilton, poised for a breakout year in 2025 after missing most of 2024 with a lower leg injury, joins the latest edition of The Real Deal podcast.

Get to know LSU Football's Director of Recruiting Donovan Tate, a Hattiesburg native who was recently elevated to the role after serving as LSU's Associate Director of Recruiting under JR Belton. Donovan brings a wealth of knowledge to the staff, including over a decade of teaching and coaching experience.

On the latest edition of the Gold Standard with Bill Franques, the guys recap an unforgettable weekend at The Box, where the Tigers took 2-of-3 and captured the series against the Vols. Plus, your questions for a segment of #AskBill.

On the latest edition of Tigers Win, Cadence Brace, SEC Women's Tennis Freshman of the Year, stops by the studio to talk about the Tigers' impressive 2025 campaign and preview the upcoming Baton Rouge Regional at the LSU Tennis Complex this weekend.

The resume for LSU Volleyball sophomore Jurnee Robinson is already impressive. From 2024 All-SEC First Team to 2024 LSWA Player of the Year, Robinson has been key as the Tigers' fifth player in program history to earn multiple AVCA All-Region First Team selections. Get to know her story on the latest episode of The Real Deal.

On the latest episode of Hearing Voices, Andrew Monaco, the Voice of the Aggies, joins Chris Blair to preview this weekend's series in College Station between LSU and Texas A&M!

Get to know LSU Track & Field's Sean “Squirrel” Burrell, a 2x NCAA National Champion and 4x USTFCCCA First Team All-American, on the latest edition of The Real Deal podcast.

On the latest edition of The Cutting Edge with Jack Marucci, the guys talk about all things NFL Draft and why LSU players translate so well to the next level. Jack and Mario also recap spring practice, who stood out, and what they have been working on over at the Football Ops Building.

Hearing Voices is back, and just in time for a massive series at The Box between LSU and Tennessee. Chris Blair, the Voice of the Tigers, sits down for a great conversation with John Wilkerson, the Voice of the Vols, to preview what to expect when two of college baseball's power programs face off this weekend.

It's a big weekend at The Box as LSU hosts Tennessee for a sold-out, consequential three-game set. Bill and Will break it all down and recap the past few weeks. They also sit down for an interview with former 2000 national champion catcher Brad Cresse.

LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media following Tuesday's spring practice session at the Football Operations Building.

Running back Caden Durham burst onto the scene in 2024 as a freshman, recording 753 yards on 140 carries for six touchdowns. He joins the latest edition of The Real Deal before LSU takes the field on Saturday in Tiger Stadium.

Nobody covers college baseball like Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.com, who joined Tigers Win to talk all things LSU Baseball and the current race in the SEC as we hit the midway point of the season.

If you're reading this, listen to the podcast and tell a friend.And if you stayed up until 2 a.m. to watch LSU Baseball, you're a real one.Bill and Will recap an unconventional sweep at The Box this past weekend, moving the Tigers to 26-3 overall and 7-2 in SEC play.Next up: a date with Louisiana Tech tonight at 6:30 before a road trip to Norman, Oklahoma this weekend.

Taylor Davis of ESPN joins Communications Director Alyssa Leal to talk all things LSU Gymnastics. On Monday, the Tigers earned the No. 1 overall seed for the first time in program history ahead of the 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Championships.

LSU Offensive Coordinator Joe Sloan addresses the media following Tuesday's spring practice session.

Kailyn Gilbert, one of the most dynamic guards in NCAAW, has been a big spark coming off the bench for LSU women's basketball. Tiger fans: with March Madness in full swing, get to know "KG" on the latest edition of The Real Deal podcast. And when you're finished, make sure to watch No. 3 LSU face No. 6 FSU tonight at the PMAC at 5 p.m. CT on ESPN!

On the latest episode of the Gold Standard with Bill Franques, the guys talk about LSU's sweep of Missouri at The Box, highlight impressive starts to the season for Bear Jones, Derek Curiel & others, and pay respects to the great Sandy Bertman, who passed Thursday night in Baton Rouge. She was 87 years old.The guys also talk to LSU Baseball National Champion Mikie Mahtook and get his thoughts on the current team, currently sitting at 21-1 overall.

The Jay Johnson Show presented by Our Lady of the Lake Health, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Baseball head coach along with “The Voice of the Tigers” Chris Blair, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 6-7 p.m. CT on Mondays during the season.

LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly addresses the media following Wednesday's spring practice session at the Football Operations Center.

Shakeem McKay, a 2024 Paris Olympian from Trinidad and Tobago and a USTFCCCA First Team All-American, joins the latest episode of The Real Deal.

On the latest episode of the Gold Standard with Bill Franques, the guys recap a successful week in Texas for LSU Baseball, which featured four wins – some close and some convincing. The Tigers are hot, claiming the No. 1 ranking in America, but March is for basketball, not baseball. The work continues for Jay Johnson's club.

Sophomore Kinaa Graham and 5th-year senior Gaby Rivera stop by the studio to check in and provide our listeners with an update surrounding LSU women's tennis. The Tigers are currently ranked No. 10 in the country and primed for a historic season under head coach Taylor Fogleman.

Danieca Coffey, fresh off her second career SEC Player of the Week honor, joins the latest edition of The Real Deal to talk her recovery process, hobbies, music, NIL opportunities & more.

It's another episode of the Gold Standard with Bill Franques, recapping what we've seen from Jay Johnson's club through the first 10 days of the season. Plus, an interview with Doug Thompson, a former national champion pitcher with the Tigers from 1997-98, who currently serves as a color analyst on the LSU Sports Radio Network.

Get to know New Orleans native and transfer outside hitter for LSU Volleyball Nia Washington, who joined the latest episode of The Real Deal to talk about returning home to Louisiana to play for the Tigers.

Kailin Chio, Sierra Ballard and head coach Jay Clark meet with the media following the Tigers win over No. 1 Oklahoma!

It's almost time to Dance. Charlie Creme, ESPN's WBB Bracketologist, joins the latest edition of Tigers Win to provide the latest updates on where LSU stands heading into March Madness.

On the latest edition of Tigers Win, LSU Women's Tennis head coach Taylor Fogleman joins us to recap a successful weekend at the ITA National Indoors in Champaign, Illinois.The Tigers secured two big victories over No. 6 UCLA and No. 3 Oklahoma State.

Junior defensive end Princeton Malbrue joins The Real Deal. Malbrue, who was sidelined for most of 2024 after suffering an injury in the opener against USC, details his recovery, his passion for content creation, the impact of NIL & more.

Introducing Gold Standard: an LSU Baseball podcast with Bill Franques, the Voice of Alex Box Stadium.Nobody has had a better seat to The Powerhouse of College Baseball than Bill, who has witnessed all seven of the Tigers' national championship runs as the program's Sports Information Director. This show will feature interviews with coaches, players and staff, as well as former players and broadcasters from around the sport.As the Tigers gear up to open the season on Friday afternoon, Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Josh Jordan returns to the studio to be the first-ever guest.

On the latest edition of The Real Deal, Haleigh Bryant and Aleah Finnegan of LSU Gymnastics stop by the podcast lounge on National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Watch the episode exclusively on LSU+.

Get to know dual-sport athlete Michaela Rose of LSU Track & Field and LSU Cross Country on the latest episode of The Real Deal. Rose, who boasts an impressive resume during her time in Baton Rouge, talks about goals, her faith, NIL opportunities & more.

On the latest episode of Tigers Win, Josh Jordan of LSU Baseball stops by the podcast lounge to preview the upcoming season and provide insights surrounding a star-studded roster once again at The Box.

The Cutting Edge with Jack Marucci is back. On this episode, the guys talk about Jayden Daniels' historic rookie season with the Commanders and what makes him special. Plus, analysis on what makes a great athlete, and what characteristics are common among them.

It's almost time for another season at Tiger Park. Listen as Coach Beth Torina sits down with Chris Blair to preview the upcoming 2025 season before LSU takes the field on February 7th for the opener against Charlotte.

Get to know the NILSU team on the latest episode of The Real Deal as Taylor Jacobs, Mary Claire Logue, Katie Henderson and JeMar Lincoln recap the 2024 year and look ahead to 2025.

If you follow college basketball, you know Jon Rothstein. Maybe for his tweets, or his takes on the desk at CBS Sports. Today, he joins the Hey Fightin' Podcast Network to talk about his career in sports media, the SEC's dominance, LSU's path to March, and the new era of collegiate athletics.

Bailey Ortega takes the mic for one last time to reflect on her short, but incredible experience wearing the purple and gold as an LSU Tiger.

LSU Gymnastics HC Jay Clark joins this edition of Tigers Win to preview Gym 101 and the upcoming 2025 season after capturing the program's first national championship a year ago.

Get to know Daniel Dickinson: a transfer from Utah Valley who ranked No. 2 among Baseball America's Top 100 College Transfers. He joins The Real Deal podcast to talk about his decision to join Jay Johnson and LSU Baseball in 2025.

Neal Skupski, 3x Wimbledon champion and former LSU tennis star, joins this edition of Tigers Win to talk about his career on tour, coming back to Baton Rouge, his older brothers' influence and more.