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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
Boise State Softball
Mountain West Conference

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 Thanksgiving Week, and we have plenty to be thankful for.

On today’s episode, powered by SixFour3, we continue our ACC Tour with Virginia Tech Head Coach Pete D’Amour. The Hokies added reinforcements to keep their momentum going after another ... more

As we’re one week away from Thanksgiving, we give you another serving of ACC softball. On today’s episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3, we head up to Tobacco Road.

First, we travel to Durham for our chat with Duke Head Coach Marissa Young.... more

There are only three episodes left in our #NovemberToRemember.

On today's episode, powered by SixFour3, you'll hear from FSU head coach Lonni Alameda. She’ll be inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday, and she shares her thoughts... more

The #NovemberToRemember rolls along today with a visit to the Big Ten. On this episode, powered by SixFour3, we look at the reigning Big Ten Tournament champions and one of their potential challengers.

First, we head to Ann Arbor for a chat with Mic... more

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Recent Guests

Bonnie Tholl
Head coach of the Michigan Wolverines softball team.
University of Michigan
Episode: Its The B1GTime
Stacey Nuveman
Head coach at San Diego State, Olympian and four-time All-American.
San Diego State University
Episode: Talking Aztecs and Top Pitchers
Justin Shultz
Head coach at Boise State, experienced in leading teams in the Mountain West.
Boise State Broncos
Episode: Climbing Up The Mountain West
Victoria Hayward
Head coach at Nevada, defending regular season champions.
Nevada Wolf Pack
Episode: Climbing Up The Mountain West
Shannon Hays
Head coach of Grand Canyon, coming off a historic season
Grand Canyon University
Episode: Another November to Remember
Gina Oaks-Garcia
Head coach and alum of Cal State Fullerton, former All-American player
Cal State Fullerton
Episode: Another November to Remember
Kelley Green
Head coach of Coastal Carolina's softball team and three-time All Big Ten performer at Northwestern.
Coastal Carolina University
Episode: Beach Chickens and Mountaineers
Ricci Woodard
Head coach at Texas State
Texas State University
Episode: Saying Hello from San Marcos
Loren LaPorte
Head coach at James Madison University
James Madison University
Episode: Giving Two-Way Players Their Dukes

Hosts

Eric Lopez
Co-host whose insights and energy contribute to discussions about collegiate softball and its trends.
Victor Anderson
Co-host known for his commentary and analysis on the latest in softball, fostering engaging discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • In the Circle.

    The best softball podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GMWarshaw
    United States6 months 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 Statesa year ago
  • Audio

    Audio quality is horrendous

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Steve9863
    United Statesa year 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
  • Bring Back 7innings!

    When I slowly came to realize that ESPN’s 7innings podcast wasn’t coming back, I went looking for another. Then I found out about this one and was excited to finally have weekly insights again on NCAA softball. However, my excitement quickly dwindled for three main reasons:

    1) The hosts. Their flippant and bro attitude toward each other and the sport comes across as out of sync with women’s softball. They seem like they’re just trying to one-up each other, rather than knowledgeably talk about t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    pojones
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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

There are concerns regarding audio quality, with some suggesting improvements are needed for a better listening experience.
Although the depth of interviews may sometimes lack, many fans still find the podcast a solid source of information on collegiate softball.
Listeners appreciate the energetic and knowledgeable hosts, highlighting their ability to keep them updated on college softball trends.
The podcast is seen as a great resource for understanding coaching developments and player stories within the sport.

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Climbing Up The Mountain West
Q: How do you feel about the upcoming season with a young roster?
I'm cautiously optimistic about the development and performance of our underclassmen, which we are prioritizing this fall.
Climbing Up The Mountain West
Q: What did you learn about the head coaching position a year ago now that you're going into your second year?
I learned how to appreciate the little steps and have really great perspective while navigating the responsibilities as a head coach.
The Head Husky and The Elite Coaches
Q: How are you a different head coach today than you were, say, maybe five, 10 years ago?
I'm just more aware. There's things that you weren't aware of, that you didn't even think twice about back when you're younger.
Giving Two-Way Players Their Dukes
Q: What significance does this year hold for the returning players after last season's run?
The returning players believe they have to learn from last year's challenges and start strong this season.
Swoop, There It Is
Q: Who's more superstitious, you or Coach Mario?
I think Mario is kind of a closet superstition guy, but I'm more open about it.

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

This podcast offers in-depth discussions and analyses related to the world of college softball, touching on various aspects of the sport including coaching strategies, player development, and significant events in the softball community. The hosts frequently engage with notable personalities in the sport, such as coaches and former athletes, providing listeners with unique insights and personal stories from the world of collegiate athletics. Through interviews, commentary on recent events, and coverage of changes in coaching staff across different programs, the podcast serves as a central hub for fans and participants in college softball seeking to stay updated and informed.

Listeners can expect a blend of interviews, news reviews, and dis... more

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In The Circle launched 9 years ago and published 211 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. Bonnie Tholl
2. Stacey Nuveman
3. Justin Shultz
4. Victoria Hayward
5. Shannon Hays
6. Gina Oaks-Garcia
7. Kelley Green
8. Ricci Woodard

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