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.

00:00:00-00:06:09 Intro/Covering Our Bases

00:06:09-00:58:44 Interview

00:58:44-01:00:01 Bring It Home/Outro

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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.

00:00:00-00:05:43 Intro/Covering Our Bases

00:05:43-01:02:03 Interview

01:02:03-01:03:28 Bring It Home/Outro

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Jenna is joined by Missouri Head Coach, NFCA President, multi-time Regional Coaching Staff of the Year honoree, and Gannon University alum, Larissa Anderson! They talk about being a leader among coaches, career development from Hofstra to Mizzou, what ownership looks like, why we can’t fake passion, motivational quotes, how the Tigers overcome adversity, the SEC, her playing days, what it’s like actually pursuing dreams, meeting at the convention, and more.

00:00:00-00:06:40 Intro/Covering Our Bases

00:06:40-01:01:25 Interview

01:01:25-01:02:41 Bring It Home/Outro

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The season 5 finale is here! Jenna looks back and highlights the greatest hits from the Safe or Out segment, where each guest gives their hot takes on all things softball - from bat flips and conference realignments, to rules, looks, culture, terminology, strategy, and more. Plus, she breaks down the 2024 softball year in review and shares the final Foul Tip of the Week.

00:00:00-00:18:32 Intro/Covering Our Bases

00:18:32-01:09:12 Safe or Out Highlights

01:09:12-01:14:18 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro

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Jenna is joined by Alliance Fastpitch CEO, Players Collxctive co-founder, Texas A&M alum, WCWS runner up, 3X Big 12 champion, and retired NPF pro, Dr. Jami Lobpries! They talk about making an impact from the youth level to pro, her career evolution from player to executive, innovation and entrepreneurship, collaborating to move the game forward, reflecting on this year, the “team” aspect of sports, why being an aunt is one of their favorite roles, and more.

00:00:00-00:09:47 Intro/Covering Our Bases

00:09:47-01:06:04 Interview

01:06:04-01:10:41 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro

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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited pro, Team USA veteran, 4X All American outfielder at Florida, her D1 Softball podcast co-host, and fellow 805 native, Amanda Lorenz! They talk about working together this spring, being an AU captain and winning silver at the World Cup this summer, what she learned in her formative years with the Gators and the Batbusters, launching her signature glove, who and what inspires her, LA 2028 goals, being a hype woman, dog mom to Blue, and more.

00:00:00-00:09:56 Intro/Covering Our Bases

00:09:56-01:00:12 Interview

01:00:12-01:03:35 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro

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Jenna is joined by 2X Olympic medalist, USA Softball and Arizona Hall of Famer, 3X All American, Honda Award Winner and NCAA national champion, NPF Pitcher of the Year with the Chicago Bandits, and current MLB ambassador - called “the face of softball” by Time Magazine, Jennie Finch! They talk about her Olympic experience and insight, college and pro, collaborating with (and striking out) baseball players, the responsibility of being a role model, her family, and more.

00:00:00-00:09:24 Intro/Covering Our Bases

00:09:24-01:03:32 Interview

01:03:32-01:06:50 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro

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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited pro, #1 pick in the AU college draft, 3X All American, 2X AAC POY, 2022 Division I batting champion, Wichita State alum and record holder, and current Marshall assistant coach, Sydney McKinney! They talk about hosting AUX at the Shockers’ Wilkins Stadium, the “mid-major” experience, playing and coaching at the same time, competing with and against her boss Morgan Zerkle, AUSL, Little League Softball, her dogs, and more.

00:00:00-00:10:13 Intro/Covering Our Bases

00:10:13-00:53:54 Interview

00:53:54-00:56:32 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro

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It’s the 150th episode! To celebrate, Jenna is joined by current OKC Spark pro, 2019 All American and Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, 3X All Big Ten player, Minnesota alum, and North Florida pitching coach, Amber Fiser! They talk about playing in the softball Mecca, competing in 3 different pro leagues (AFP, Athletes Unlimited, and WPF), taking the Gophers to their first ever WCWS, B1G softball, representing the Midwest, how coaching makes her a better player, gaining new perspectives, basically a masterclass in her pitching philosophy, and more.

00:00:00-00:09:35 Intro/Covering Our Bases

00:09:35-01:05:51 Interview

01:05:51-01:08:17 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro

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Jenna is joined by 30-year collegiate coach, 6X Big West champion with 7 NCAA appearances at Cal State Fullerton, 5X Big West Coach of the Year, former longtime head coach at Mt SAC, and Oklahoma alum, Kelly Ford! They talk about everything - the 2024 season, her retirement, Titan program history, Judi Garman, remembering beloved alum Taylor Dockins, playing and coaching at both the junior college and Division I levels, the legacy she’s leaving, and more.

00:00:00-00:09:56 Intro/Covering Our Bases

00:09:56-01:09:11 Interview

01:09:11-01:13:14 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro

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