College softball has returned! To get you ready for the new season, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in the Season Five Premiere. Just like last year’s premiere, this is now the longest episode in podcast history, so don’t be afraid to break it up over a few days. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-29:15): Tom and Gray thoroughly examine the 2023 Alabama roster, go over possible lineups, and take a glance at how the Leadoff Classic could play out for Team 27.

Advancing to First (29:21-1:07:41): Tom and Gray discuss the preseason All-SEC team before diving into all 13 schools from the Southeastern Conference. Then, the guys reveal the 2023 All-FGCL Preseason Team and some big games worth tracking during opening weekend.

Stealing Second (1:08:00-1:34:50): ESPN analyst, 7Innings Podcast contributor, and UCLA Bruin Jen Schroeder kicks off the season five interviews by discussing Oklahoma’s hype, Alex Storako joining the Sooners, Tiare Jennings, UCLA’s spot in the Pac-12, a potentially exciting ACC race, Oklahoma State’s chance to play Big 12 spoiler, Northwestern’s possible stranglehold of the Big Ten, what might happen in the SEC, and much more.

Rounding Third (1:35:02-1:59:50): Softball aficionado Emily Pitek Clifford joins the guys once again for "Pitek's Point of View,” covering topics like Alabama Softball Trivia Night, the upcoming 2023 season, ticket sales, the specialization of sports at a young age, and more.

Heading Home (2:00:00-2:45:01): To close the premiere, it's an extremely loaded final segment. Tom and Gray make bold declarations for the upcoming season in "Landmine or Goldmine,” and then also present their chaotic 2023 SEC preseason polls. Finally, the guys give a preseason “Off the Wall” and make a pick for the Super Bowl.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back! To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.