
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 | 277 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

There are certain shows where simply naming the guest says it all. Today is one of those episodes.
On the latest episode of In The Circle, we chat with the one and only Montana Fouts. She reflects on her time at Alabama, including that perfect night... more
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Today's show kicks off with the latest Coaching Carousel news, including Southeastern naming its new head coach. Then, Ne... more
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On today's show, we chat with Boston All-American pitcher and Kansas City Diamond Kasey Ricard. She shares her journey, reflects on her ti... more
Before we set off the fireworks and fire up the grill, we have a new edition of In The Circle. Today, Victor puts Eric to the test with Name That Conference, featuring the newest teams and conferences. Speaking of fun, it's been an exciting offseason... 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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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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In The Circle launched 10 years ago and published 277 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. Kat Rodriguez
2. Shelby Hilliard
3. DJ Gasso
4. Gretta Melsted
5. Eric Bailey
6. Mary Haff
7. Tori Tyson
8. Kevin Brown
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