Jenna is joined by Virginia Head Coach and Biola University alum and All American, Joanna Hardin! They talk about the rise of Virginia Softball, reaching 200 career wins and nearly a decade with the Hoos, developing through hard times, how her playing days and coaching at multiple levels shaped her, when the small things become the big things, why faith is a beautiful thing, the unique history on campus in Charlottesville, the ACC, Jenna’s visit to UVA, and more.

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Jenna catches up with Andrew Luck who threw out the first pitch for Stanford vs. Cal.

Jenna is joined by Florida State catcher, All American, 3X All ACC player, and WCWS All-Tournament honoree, Michaela Edenfield! They talk about her career in Tallahassee, playing for Lonni Alameda, Coacha’s impact, dropping bombs into Area 51, catching, the Seminoles’ “K time” experience, her iconic game day makeup, representing her hometown in Sneads, FL, her journey with confidence, what keeps her grounded, being a role model, and more.

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Jenna is joined by Bandits pitcher, 2023 Athletes Unlimited champion, 3X All American, ESPY nominee, and James Madison and USA Softball alum, Odicci Alexander! They talk about getting ready for the first year of the AUSL, being part of “This is Legendary” - the largest campaign in pro softball history, leading JMU to their first ever WCWS, opening her own facility with SixFour3, always playing for something bigger, the people who mean the most, and more.

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Jenna is joined by Michigan Head Coach for 38 years, winningest coach in NCAA softball history (including the 2005 national title), 18X Big Ten COY, Michigan State alum and AIAW national champion, and HOF inductee, Carol Hutchins! They talk about our sport’s history and evolution, leading the first team east of the Mississippi River to win a title, women of the B1G, retired life, whether she’s more Wolverine or Spartan at this point, hot takes, and much more.

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Jenna is joined by Stanford junior, All American infielder, leading ACC hitter, All Pac-12 honoree, and 2023 Big Ten Player and Freshman of the Year, #99 Taryn Kern! They talk about being the softball program’s first ever undergrad transfer, balancing elite academics and athletics, playing in the football stadium, competing in 3 different conferences, the underdog mentality, what’s up with all her walks and HBP, growing up in a baseball family, being a Bay Area kid, and more.

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Jenna is joined by ACC Network analyst, Texas Monarchs pro team General Manager, 2X All American at Florida State, and 2016 ACC POY, Alex Powers! They talk about the college landscape, podcasting with her co-host Brittany McKinney, broadcasting (and the outfits), her biggest super powers, resiliency through injuries, what sets the Seminoles apart, Coacha’s impact, entering the sports business as more than a player, embracing the hustle, and more.

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Jenna is joined by instructor, ambassador, All Pac 10 player, NCAA national champion, Washington Hall of Fame inductee, and former pro, Morgan Stuart! They talk about her experience playing with the Huskies, developing young athletes, their love of defense, the goal of her new book The Real Work, lessons learned in travel ball, the mentor armor athletes need, why there’s no secret formula to success, advice to her younger self, and more.

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Jenna is joined by ESPN analyst, Bandits General Manager in the AUSL, 3X NCAA national champion and All American, Arizona Hall of Famer, women’s baseball World Cup bronze medalist, and Little League Hall of Excellence honoree, Jenny Dalton-Hill! They talk about her career from playing to broadcasting to investing in Athletes Unlimited, her unique experience with USA Baseball and Little League softball, what made her and her teams great, rivalries, and more.

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Jenna is joined by Oklahoma State head coach, leader of the 3X NFCA Regional Coaching Staff of the Year, 2022 Big 12 tournament champion, and baseball alum and national champion at Oklahoma, Kenny Gajewski! They talk about building the Cowgirls’ program, why transfers thrive in Stillwater, getting players ready off the field, relying on key relationships, his transition from playing baseball to coaching softball, speaking openly about his stutter to help others, and more.

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