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In The Circle

D1Softball
Softball
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College Softball
NCAA Softball
NCAA Tournament
SEC
NCAA
Texas Tech
Big 12 Conference
ACC
Athletes Unlimited
Oklahoma
UCF
Oklahoma State
Tennessee
Transfer Portal
American Conference
Big 12
American Athletic Conference
Softball Coaching

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.

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It's Thursday; you know what that means. It's time for a new edition of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3.

Today's episode features an old friend with a new title. We welcome new Texas State pitching coach Alyssa Denham back to the podcast. She sha... more

Mondays mean a new week and a new episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3.

Today's episode takes us to the 305 as we chat with new FIU head coach Olivia Watkins. She shares how things are going so far, along with her playing career and coachi... more

It's Thursday, and you know what that means. It's time for a fresh edition of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3.

On today's episode, we catch up with new UNF assistant coach Josie Foreman to discuss her transition into coaching and her playing care... more

AND STILL! We said it in June about Texas, and we're saying it today about the Utah Talons.

On this episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3, we break down the keys to Utah's successful AUSL Championship defense. You'll also hear our thoughts o... more

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Recent Guests

Olivia Watkins
New FIU head coach, former Western Kentucky standout, former Duke assistant
FIU
Episode: Welcome to Miami Coach Watkins
Montana Fouts
Top pitcher, AUSL Talents, US National Team roster member
Utah Talents / AUSL / USA Softball
Episode: All Hail The People's Queen
Michaela Transue
Head coach, New York Rise (former Hofstra, Binghamton)
New York Rise / PSL
Episode: The Rise of New Beginnings
Aubrey Evans
Former UCF standout, current coach and camp organizer
UCF / Camp Organizer
Episode: The Rise of New Beginnings
Kasey Ricard
Boston University standout, KC Diamonds player in the PSL
KC Diamonds (PSL); Boston University
Episode: Back to Work We Go
Tyler McComas
OU softball analyst, radio host, YouTube commentator
OUsoftball YouTube channel; radio host in Oklahoma
Episode: Back to Work We Go
Jenna Lord
Charlotte 49ers alumna, now with Florida Breeze
Florida Breeze
Episode: Let's Start The Fireworks Early
Ethan Westerman
Whole Hog Sports and Hogs Illustrated beat writer for Arkansas athletics
Whole Hog Sports / Hogs Illustrated
Episode: Let's Start The Fireworks Early
Kat Rodriguez
All-American at North Carolina; Bryant assistant coach; Atlanta Smoke player
Bryant University / Atlanta Smoke
Episode: We Want All The Smoke

Hosts

Eric Lopez
Host of In The Circle
Victor Anderson
Co-host/Producer

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • Great Interviews

    I appreciate the access and insight into so many division 1 programs through the interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crimasaad
    United States8 months ago
  • In the Circle.

    The best softball podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GMWarshaw
    United Statesa year ago
  • How is this all we have for softball?

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Corntothecob
    United States2 years ago
  • Audio

    Audio quality is horrendous

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Steve9863
    United States2 years ago
  • What are you doing!!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MD Hemby
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Quality and depth can vary by episode, with some audio issues noted in feedback.
Overall, fans value the breadth of programs covered and energetic delivery.
Listeners appreciate accessible access to coaches and players across programs.
The show has strong, in-depth interviews and solid coverage of NCAA softball.
Guests and bracket analysis are consistently highlighted as strengths.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Fowler Hour...and change
Q: Take me through the transition from broadcasting college to AUSL, and how it affected your preparation and storytelling.
Kenzie Fowler describes growing familiarity with AUSL players, leveraging prior college coverage to connect players' pasts to their pro stories, and using features and in-studio work to deepen storytelling before the season, which helped establish her edge in covering the league.
Let's Start The Fireworks Early
Q: What did the World Series run mean for Arkansas, both emotionally and for the program's perception?
It represented a sigh of relief and legitimacy for a program that had been knocking on the door for years; it elevated fan engagement, boosted visibility for recruiting, and set expectations for sustained success.
Super-Sized Super Regional Preview
Q: What are the keys LSU must hit to pull off the upset against Alabama in the Super Regional?
The keys include playing clean defense, avoiding walks for Briskey who rarely walks batters, manufacturing runs through the lineup, and challenging Alabama with timely hitting while keeping the pressure on their pitching rotation.
Time for the Mayhem
Q: How has the offense shaped the team's resilience and late-game performance?
The offense has been adaptable and deep, with multiple players stepping up, which built a culture of trust and confidence that carried them through late-game pressure.
Time for the Mayhem
Q: What went through your mind as you clinched the conference title and prepared for selection Sunday?
Confidence from consistent offense, belief in the team's ability to close out series, and a plan to stay prepared for a top seed by facing tough competition in the non-conference slate.

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What is In The Circle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, analysis-driven show focused on college softball with a strong emphasis on bracketology, regional host sites, and interviews with coaches, players, and analysts. Episodes blend data-driven breakdowns, on-site reporting, and candid conversations about seeding, hosting decisions, and program-building across Power 5 and mid-major programs. A hallmark is bringing in a wide array of guests—from head coaches to standout players and industry analysts—to provide both strategic and human-interest perspectives, making it valuable for teams, sponsors, and listeners who want insider access to the sport's postseason landscape.

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Recent guests on In The Circle include:

1. Olivia Watkins
2. Montana Fouts
3. Michaela Transue
4. Aubrey Evans
5. Kasey Ricard
6. Tyler McComas
7. Jenna Lord
8. Ethan Westerman

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