This season, we’re diving headfirst into the biggest bat and ball stories across the diamond! Listen weekly and stay up to date with the latest by following the show on Instagram.

 

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In this final part of the college tour, AJ sits down with Florida State softball head coach and Hall of Famer Lonni Alameda,  better known as “Coacha,” for a conversation that goes far beyond the game. Coach Alameda opens up about her journey through softball, building a championship culture at Florida State, navigating one of the toughest seasons of her life, and what it truly means to lead with authenticity. 

 

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Before the first pitch of the 2026 season, Florida State pitcher Jazzy Francik reflects on her freshman All-American season, the mindset behind her “silent fire” competitiveness, and the confidence driving her into this season with championship expectations.

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AJ and FSU shortstop Isa Torres talk about what is to come within the 2026 season. Isa also opens up about the “cannonball mentality” that transformed her game and helped shape the fearless, family-driven culture behind Florida State Softball’s Team 43.

 

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Ahead of FSU's 2026 season, AJ sat down with standout outfielder Kennedy Harp. Kennedy shares her experience overcoming an ACL injury, building confidence, and what Team 43 is bringing to each game. 

 

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On AJ's last stop of her college tour, she sits down with freshman catcher Anna Hinde. Anna opens up about embracing failure, building confidence, and discovering the championship culture driving Florida State Seminoles softball into the 2026 season.

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LSU freshman Gradie Appling shares how embracing failure, trusting her team, and making key adjustments on and off the field are helping her grow into the most confident and passionate version of herself.

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LSU pitcher Paytn Monticelli opens up about rediscovering her love for the game, embracing honest coaching, and finding a team culture that lets her truly be herself. From elite pitching development to the chemistry it takes to win it all, she shares why passion, accountability, and “filling each other’s cups” could carry LSU to the Women’s College World Series.

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In this episode, LSU’s team captains, Maci Bergeron, Jalia Lassiter, and Tori Edwards, open up about what leadership really looks like, and they break down their team philosophy of “roots.” With unfinished business last season, the Tigers reveal how mindset, accountability, and belief in each other are fueling their push toward the World Series.

 

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On AJ’s third stop of the college tour, she sits down with LSU head coach Beth Torina. Torina breaks down the innovative training methods, player development philosophy, and rising stars shaping a gritty, hard-working LSU Tigers softball team poised to leave a lasting legacy.

 

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