Threads on Homepage Hack

Can somebody tell me if a hack has been created where you can put say 5 or 6 hot threads onto the homepage like what i've seen on the homepage at Big Soccer - www.bigsoccer.com

I've had a look around and couldn't find anything.
??????????
anybody?

[Cloughie]

Tubedog has done a hack..

Search for "active topics"

I am using it on http://www.wannabebig.com

Although I know you had troubles figuring out the top xx posters and this is much the same installation.. Gimme a shout on icq if you need help..