We continue our march towards Episode #900 today with stop #2 on our SEC Tour.

This stop takes us to Baton Rouge and our most frequent guest, LSU Head Coach Beth Torina. Coach looks ahead to the upcoming season and what the keys will be to have LSU make it back to Oklahoma City.

Afterward, you'll hear from two-time All-American pitcher Sydney Berzon. She enters this season ranked 8th on D1Softball's Top 100 players list and shares what has contributed to her success at LSU.

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Mondays are for In The Circle and chatting with champions. What better way to start off the week than the one and only Patty Gasso.

After leading the Sooners to an unprecedented fourth straight National Championship, Oklahoma begins a new chapter in the SEC. Coach Gasso chats with Eric Lopez about navigating the new league along with her appearance on College Gameday earlier in the fall. She also talks about the fresh faces ready to make their mark in Norman.

You'll also hear the guys introduce a new segment and discuss what SEC series involving the Sooners they would like to see.

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We're down to our final day of talking all things American on In The Circle.

In this episode, it's all about the champions. First, we welcome new Charlotte Head Coach Courtney Breault. She shares with Eric what it's like to be a first-time head coach and the lessons she learned at Clemson.

Then, we're joined by FAU Head Coach Jordan Clark. 2024 saw the Owls return back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018 and win the regular season title. Coach Clark looks ahead to what it will take to achieve those same goals in 2025.

You'll also hear the guys chat about UAB's new head coach, Taylor Smartt, and share their final thoughts on The American.

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It's Day 2 of our look at The American Athletic Conference on In The Circle. Today, we focus our attention on two teams that have played for the conference crown recently.

First, you'll hear from Tulsa Head Coach Crissy Strimple. She enters her 5th season leading the Golden Hurricane and 19th overall coaching for Tulsa. Coach Strimple reflects on her time with the program and discusses handling another tough league schedule.

Afterwards, we catch up with a friend of the podcast, Wichita State Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner. After reaching the conference title game last year at home, Coach Bredbenner gives an early outlook on her ballclub for 2025. The team gets an added boost with the return of All-American Outfielder Lauren Lucas who missed last year due to injury. You'll also hear the guys share their thoughts on Memphis and USF, who will host this year's conference tournament. 

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Many in the sport feel that the American could be one of the best non power conferences in softball in 2025. Today, we begin our three-episode look at the league and what could be in store. First, we chat with East Carolina Head Coach Shane Winkler who has the Pirates in the ascendency after a 38-win season. Coach Winkler breaks down some of his returners from last year along with a big change to the conference tournament. Then, we catch up with friend of the podcast North Texas Head Coach Rodney DeLong. The Mean Green have reloaded and are ready for another run at a conference title. He chats about embracing another tough schedule as well as the most talked-about schedule release in the sport today.

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It's officially four weeks until the start of the 2025 D1 Season.

On today's episode, we hear from one of our podcast favorites, Western Illinois Head Coach Alisa Goler. She shares her thoughts on Lu Harris-Champer getting inducted into the NFCA Hall of Fame as well as her brother coaching at Illinois with former teammate Laura Trout. Plus, Coach Goler looks ahead to the upcoming season at Western Illinois along with her new role in the AUSL.

We also chat with D1Softball's Rhi Potkey about her outlook on the new look of the SEC in 2025.

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It's the first Monday of 2025 and we are heading out to Auburn to ring in the new year. You'll hear from Auburn Co-Head Coaches Chris and Kate Malveaux about their journey and what they learned from Karen Weekly.

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It's a New Year, but the same ol' In The Circle you've come to know and love.

Eric and Victor kick off 2025 with a trip to Knoxville for their annual chat with Tennessee Head Coach Karen Weekly. After 2024 ended earlier than expected, the Lady Vols are ready to make another run back to Oklahoma City. The Hall of Famer chats about her new leadership on this team, her All-American ace Karlyn Pickens, and much more. 

Plus, the guys missed a few things from their Year In Review that you reminded them of. They will breakdown those omissions on today's episode as well. 

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Eric and Victor are ready to ring in 2025. Before they do, they have one more In The Circle for you in 2024. On today's show, Illinois Associate Head Coach Laura Trout shares her thoughts on her former coach Lu Harris-Champer being inducted into the NFCA Hall of Fame. You'll also hear from Maryland Head Coach Lauren Karn talk about Year 2 in College Park and why last year was called Year 0. Plus, the guys share their stories and games of the year.

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Twas the day after Christmas and all through the land

Fans travel to and fro with presents in hand

Eric and Victor, in their own special way

Have a fresh In The Circle on this post-Christmas Day

We head to James Madison, where the Dukes play their ball

Hear from Coach Loren LaPorte who will speak to one and all

On the fresh new faces on her roster and staff

And a couple of fun stories that will make ELo laugh

After finishing our chat, it's time to talk more games

As head over to Lynchburg to talk the Liberty Flames

Head Coach Dot Richardson has another loaded slate

As talks about what her roster will bring to the plate

But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight—

“Happy In The Circle to all, and to all a good night!”

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