In The Circle

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In The Circle episodes

August 23, 2023 Recipe for Success, Step 1-Add Vawter
Hello, it's Wednesday, you know what that means. That means a special edition of In The Circle. And we don't special episodes for the sake of doing them. Today, we're joined by new South Carolina pitcher Alana Vawter. In her first national interview since her announcement last month, she talks about what led her to South Carolina and her plans once her decorated career comes to a close. She also has some things we might see from her this year we haven't seen yet.
The guys share their thoughts of the other new additions to the Gamecocks and where they stack up in the SEC for 2024.
51 min
August 21, 2023 THIS...IS...BEDLAM
Has anything happened in Oklahoma lately? We ask in jest of course. The boys are back with another new In The Circle with their thoughts on Kelly Maxwell's transfer to Oklahoma. They also react to Kenny Gajewski’s reaction at an Oklahoma State function last week. What does this mean for Bedlam after the 2024 season? Victor then chats with Jenni Carlson who wrote an article about this story in The Oklahoman. She discusses how Maxwell going to OU wasn't a surprise to her, but still sent shockwaves throughout softball. She also reflects on what her move could mean for the rivalry after the Sooners leave the Big 12 next year for the SEC. The podcast wraps-up with another major announcement from the guys about a special episode involving another impact transfer.
55 min
August 15, 2023 WE WANT ALL DA SMOKE!!!
We have a new champion in the WPF and nobody could handle Da Smoke. On our latest trip In The Circle, the guys recap the inaugural WPF Playoffs as well as how Texas blitzed their way to the championship. We hear from WPF Pitcher of the Year Autumn Pease as well as breakdown the WPF Year-End Awards. Speaking of awards, the guys recap the Golden Mic Awards and the voting has Victor asking some questions about a particular set of fans. Plus, we touch on some of the latest rule changes announced and an announcement about upcoming guests. Eric then asks Victor if he'll cause any more havoc on his return back to Chicago next week.
53 min
August 07, 2023 As The Re-Alignment World Turns...Out of Control
To say a lot happened since we last dropped a podcast would be the understatement of the summer. Eric and Victor are back to attempt to make sense of all of this in our latest edition of In The Circle. The guys break down the B1G adding Oregon and Washington while the Big 12 locks up Arizona, Arizona State, & Utah. What does this mean for Oregon State, Stanford, and Cal? Who does Victor blame for the demise of the Pac-12? Which conference has the best chance to challenge the SEC?
Victor then shares his reaction to the WPF's first ever no-hitter thrown Saturday by Ashley Rogers and an announcement involving the WPF Playoffs.
1 hr 10 min
July 31, 2023 Fowler and Fowler Part 2
On our latest episode of In The Circle, we air Part 2 of our conversation with Kenzie Fowler and Mattie Fowler Burkhardt. Mattie shares her story about working with Nebraska and the addition of Jordy Bahl to the program. They also share how her return parallels Kenzie's path to Arizona. Also, Mattie and Kenzie share the story about how they shared a broadcast booth in Tucson last year, Plus, Victor's thoughts on the WPF entering the final week of the season and the next moves for Maryland after Mark Montgomery's resignation.
1 hr 4 min
July 27, 2023 Fowler and Fowler: Part 1
Not only do we have TWO Golden Mic's nominees on today's episode of In The Circle, we have two sisters joining us together. In the first of a two-part interview, Eric Lopez chats with Nebraska Softball commentator Mattie Fowler Burkhardt and Pac-12 Network analyst Kenzie Fowler. The two sisters share their stories about growing up watching Arizona softball, how their paths have grown each of them, and getting to share a booth together this past year. Kenzie also shares some news about where she'll be next broadcasting. Victor then previews the opening week of Athletes Unlimited and announces how you can challenge him each week.
1 hr 24 min
July 24, 2023 Closing One Chapter, Opening Another
On today's episode of In The Circle, we catch up with new Washington Assistant Coach and former Athletes Unlimited stand-out Courtney Gano. As AU gets ready to kick off their Championship Season this week, they do so without one of their pillars. Courtney chats with Eric Lopez about what led to her decision to retire, her walk-off grand slam to end AUX last season, her next chapter as a coach, and much much more. Afterwards, Victor breaks down some new faces who will debut during Athletes Unlimited Championship Season including a pair of former teammates in Tallahassee. We also will discuss Stanford's newest addition and when we could see the remaining marquee arms in the Transfer Portal make their decisions. Our episode wraps up with Victor's look at the WPF. He shares why it might not be a guarantee of a Smoke-Spark Championship Series, the latest Co-Players of the Week, the suddenly red-hot USSSA Pride and more. He also shares who he voted for in this year's Golden Mic Awards which might make the end of the show a little tense.
1 hr 7 min
July 17, 2023 Come Along on a Vanntastic Voyage
Another week has come and it's time to recap it all (as best as we can) on the latest edition of In The Circle. Today's episode has a little bit of everything which starts with USA Softball clinching their bid into next year's World Cup. We hear from Team USA Head Coach Heather Tarr and evaluate where Great Britain stands after their outstanding performance. We next head to San Antonio and chat with new UTSA Head Coach Vann Studeman as she returns to the head coaching game. She shares what led her to the Road Runners and navigating the move to The American. She also talks about her sister and UAH HC Les Studeman as well as her thoughts on her career so far. After our chat, we look a very busy Friday of news which included changes at Ole Miss, a reunion in Charlotte, and Oklahoma adding another arm via the portal. We wrap up our episode with Victor reflecting on what he saw in the WPF and Smash It Sports' dramatic comeback versus Oklahoma City. Was this the craziest game Victor ever got to call?
1 hr 43 min
July 10, 2023 Things Are Getting Interesting
It's time for another edition of In The Circle and there is PLENTY on the table to discuss. The guys share their thoughts on Kelly Maxwell entering the transfer portal as well as what it could mean for the Cowgirls in 2024. Plus, Justin McLeod from Extra Inning Softball shares his thoughts on the biggest names left in the portal as well as what schools made the biggest splashes in the off-season. The guys then look at some of the latest coaching news and what to expect next. Victor wraps up the show sharing his thoughts on the WPF and what he'll be doing this week.
1 hr 24 min
July 03, 2023 Anything Happen While We Were Away?
After taking the week off to help Victor recover from his busy broadcasting schedule, we are back with a fresh episode of In The Circle. On this episode, we recap some of the major coaching moves including Morgan Zerkle returning home to lead Marshall and DJ Gasso joining Arkansas staff. Plus, our thoughts on which of the new schools in new conferences have the best chances to compete immediately. We wrap up the show with Eric's idea to increase the already record-breaking ratings for the Women's College World Series.
37 min

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D1Softball presents In The Circle with Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson. They bring you the latest news, views, previews, & reviews on all things softball from college.