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In The Circle

D1Softball
Softball
Pac-12
College Softball
NCAA Tournament
Big 12 Conference
Arizona State University
Division I Softball
Megan Bartlett
Olympics
Transfer Portal
UCLA Bruins Softball
ACC
NCAA
Big Ten
Pac-12 Conference
Jordan Van Hook
Florida State Softball
San Diego State Softball
Mountain West Conference
Boise State Softball

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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For the sixth consecutive season, In The Circle has an in-season conversation with the NCAA Softball Committee chair. This year, that’s chairwoman Natalie Honnen. She discusses seeding 32 teams and the additional metrics used in the process.

Afterwa... more

Wednesday night had so much action that the guys recorded the show in the wee hours of Thursday morning after Louisville's walk-off win. You'll hear their thoughts on that, Bedlam, and UCLA's scoring barrage. Plus, they recap Texas State's win over T... more

No unexpected changes here, today's episode of In The Circle is right where you expect it. You'll hear the guys break down what happened and everything else between Oklahoma and Texas. Justin McLeod also shares his thoughts on the Sooners' series vic... more

On today’s In The Circle, powered by SixFour3, we preview the Red River Showdown with insight from both Texas and Oklahoma as they prepare to meet again.

You’ll also hear from each team’s radio voice, Oklahoma’s Chris Plank and Texas’ Andrew Haynes... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Telesco
Cal Baptist head coach, first-year head coach
Cal Baptist
Episode: April Showers Bring Early Mayhem
Amelia Hurley
The Tuscaloosa News beat writer covering Alabama softball
The Tuscaloosa News
Episode: April Showers Bring Early Mayhem
Colton Sulley
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The Oklahoman
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Sonia Garnett
St. Mary's head coach
St. Mary's
Episode: April Showers Bring Early Mayhem
Ava Kuszak
Nebraska senior, All-Big Ten/All-American performer
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Episode: Kuszak and Kemp Equals Winning
Izzy Kemp
Dayton pitcher, D1Softball mid-major pitcher of the week
Dayton Flyers
Episode: Kuszak and Kemp Equals Winning
Emily Legette
Star hitter for North Carolina Tar Heels
University of North Carolina
Episode: A Weekend You'll Never LeGette
Kassie Stanfill
Head coach of Austin Peay Governors
Austin Peay State University
Episode: Beware The Ides of March
Cassie Reasner
Shortstop for the Kentucky Wildcats
University of Kentucky
Episode: Beware The Ides of March

Hosts

Eric Lopez
Host of In The Circle, focusing on collegiate softball discussions and news.
Victor Anderson
Co-host of In The Circle, engaging with various perspectives on collegiate softball.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 165 ratings
  • Great Interviews

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crimasaad
    United States4 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.

Formative discussions surrounding team dynamics and strategies are well-received.
Valuable interviews with athletes and coaches are highlighted positively.
Hosts provide engaging and knowledgeable coverage of collegiate softball.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' energy and consistent episode releases.
Audio quality issues and the relevance of topics discussed have been criticized.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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Q: What has Auburn learned about the team through halfway through the season?
Coaches say the team has grown through adversity, improved leadership, and a “short memory” approach, with younger players buying into a process that emphasizes staying detail-oriented and keeping pressure on opponents from pitch one.
Kuszak and Kemp Equals Winning
Q: What were the key factors behind Nebraska's success against UCLA, and how has that momentum translated into the rest of the season?
Ava Kuszak highlights Husker Nation's energy and home-field advantage as crucial factors, along with a deep, versatile lineup that allows the team to score in multiple innings and keep pressure on opponents. She emphasizes staying present, trusting preparation, and continuing to grind one pitch at a time to sustain success.
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Q: What attracted you to Oregon and how has the transition been?
Butler described Oregon as a dream school, the supportive environment, strong resources, and welcoming teammates, which contributed to her rapid integration and success.
DeBoer and DSR
Q: What considerations go into evaluating conferences within DSR, and how does that affect teams from less-recognized programs?
DSR evaluates conferences by aggregating non-conference results to determine conference strength, and it gives mid-majors a fair shot by rewarding wins against stronger teams and offering a road-win premium. This helps teams outside power conferences gain ground when they perform well against tougher opponents.
DeBoer and DSR
Q: Can you give an example of how DSR has moved teams in the rankings this week?
Allen cites examples like Arkansas's 6-0 win over Georgia and other notable outcomes that caused point exchanges, highlighting how a single impressive result can move a mid-major or top team up or down, showing the system's sensitivity to meaningful, non-blowout results.

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

Focused on the world of collegiate softball, the content encompasses a blend of player and coach interviews, tournament coverage, and analyses of ongoing seasons and performances. Episodes often highlight significant accomplishments, such as breakout achievements of individual players or teams' strong starts, bringing attention to both major programs and emerging talent. There's an emphasis on discussing league dynamics, coaching strategies, and the impact of recent games and tournaments on rankings and potential outcomes for the season. Listeners can expect insights into team preparation, player development, and industry trends, making it accessible for both enthusiasts and professionals in the softball community.

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In The Circle launched 10 years ago and published 256 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on In The Circle include:

1. Brandon Telesco
2. Amelia Hurley
3. Colton Sulley
4. Sonia Garnett
5. Ava Kuszak
6. Izzy Kemp
7. Emily Legette
8. Kassie Stanfill

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