
D1Softball presents In The Circle with Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson. They bring you the latest news, views, previews, & reviews on all things softball from college.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 299 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

It's a new month, and it's a new episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3.
On today's episode, we're heading to the Bluegrass State, where 2027 looks to be a banner season. We chat with Murray State Head Coach Kara Amundson about how her Racer... more
Another episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3, is here. Today, it's a family affair as we're joined by Sam Houston Head Coach Garrett Valis and Houston great Jessica Valis. On Friday, Jessica will join Angel Shamblin as the only Cougar softba... more
To say we have another full episode of In The Circle coming your way would be correct. Today's episode kicks off with a conversation with USC Upstate head coach Chris Hawkins. Fresh off the program's first regional final appearance, Coach Hawkins rec... more
Mondays are for In The Circle, and today is no exception. On today's episode, we're joined by two-time AUSL champion and Utah Softball great Hannah Flippen. She chats about playing this past AUSL season at her college stadium in Salt Lake City and wi... more
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I appreciate the access and insight into so many division 1 programs through the interviews.
The best softball podcast!
Softball coverage isn’t great in general. Cookie cutter interviews with surface level answers that they recite over and over again. “I knew my team had my back.” Nonsense like that is most of every interview in this sport. But In the Circle is among the worst overall.
Their commentary is unintelligent and uninteresting. Their interviews are plain and have zero depth. They take no chance to ask detailed, interesting questions that only the coaches or players they interview could answer. You have... more
Audio quality is horrendous
I really want to like this podcast and support you guys because you support college softball but taking half the show to talk about press box size and a weather man! Interview with another broadcaster and asking about how she felt calling games? That’s something you do in season not right after Regionals!! Talk about the teams and the players. Tell us what team had the best batting average, which team won with defense, which players carried the teams! You said nothing about how the games actuall... more
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Engaging, long-form conversations centered on college softball, coaching moves, player development, and the evolving professional softball ecosystem. Episodes frequently pair in-depth coaching philosophy discussions with analysis of realignment, transfers, and league growth, plus interviews with standout players and coaches who offer behind-the-scenes perspectives. Highlights include deep dives into coaching transitions, national-team prospects, and the growing crossover between college and pro softball, as well as candid looks at coverage, media, and fan engagement. The show stands out for its fast-paced banter, strong guest lineups, and a clear focus on the strategic and organizational sides of the sport, making it useful for listeners wh... more
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Recent guests on In The Circle include:
1. Kara Amundson
2. Garrett Valis
3. Jessica Valis
4. Chris Hawkins
5. Shelby Pendley
6. Hillary Smith
7. Amanda Scott
8. Kevin Fagan
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