In The Circle

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In The Circle episodes

March 23, 2023 Say It Again Sammy
With B1G Softball getting started this weekend, it's only fitting that we bring B1G Ten Network commentator Sammy Nettling to join us on the show's latest episode to share her thoughts on the league as conference play starts this weekend. She also looks at the outlook for the Big Ten this season, the key storylines she's looking for, her playing career at Northwestern, and how she got into broadcasting.

Eric Lopez released his first Bracketology on Extra Innings Softball this week. Victor asks E-Lo how fluid the hosting situation is for some teams, how likely SEC doesn't get all 13 teams in, and how an ASUN school can cause a butterfly effect for several bubble teams.
1 hr 27 min
March 20, 2023 Keeping Up With The Johns'
With ESPN ramping up their coverage of College Softball, what better time to have their long-time statistician Karen Johns join us on our latest episode. She chats with Eric Lopez about her extensive career in softball and her bond with Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, and the A-Crew with the Women's College World Series. This is one interview you don't want to miss.
1 hr 34 min
March 16, 2023 Love Kenzie Fowler, Umps Not So Much
One of the guys took March Madness a little too literally on our latest episode of In The Circle. Victor Anderson shares his thoughts on two situations with umpires at UC Riverside and in Long Beach that have him fired up. He also gives a little speech to the umpires who might be on a little power trip lately. As Victor calms down, Eric Lopez chats with Pac-12 Network analyst Kenzie Fowler to recap the opening week in the Pac-12 and her early impressions of the league so far. We wrap up the show by looking at the ASUN, including a job opening the week that league play starts and who will challenge Liberty and Central Arkansas.
1 hr 23 min
March 13, 2023 The Madness Has Arrived
This weekend was one of the wildest this season, and we'll break it down in our latest episode. We look at Texas A&M's series win over Arkansas and one of the most surprising results involving UCLA and Cal. Plus, we recap the weekend in the Pac-12 and SEC. We catch up with SEC Network analyst Tori Vidales about her thoughts on the SEC heading into this past weekend. She also shares her growing broadcasting schedule and perspective on getting more assignments. We finish the show with Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson recapping their respective weekends in Orlando and Madeira Beach. Victor came with some sun, and hot takes about a pair of pitchers.
1 hr 37 min
March 09, 2023 What (Kevin) Brown Can Do For You
On our latest episode of In The Circle, we catch up with ESPN's Kevin Brown, who is in the middle of a busy month of broadcasts. He recently called Georgia Tech's walk-off win over No. 18 Auburn and will be a part of the American Athletic Conference tournament broadcast this weekend in Dallas. Kevin carved out some time to reflect on his busy March and how broadcasters can prepare for a full schedule such as his. He also talks about his chemistry with Amanda Scarborough, calling that wild play with Texas last year in Oklahoma City, and more. We also talk about the start of Pac-12 and SEC play this weekend and Victor Anderson's busy weekend.
57 min
March 06, 2023 Changes, Caylan Arnold, and Complaining About Broadcasting
We have A LOT to get to on our latest episode. First, we discuss the news out of Raleigh with Jennifer Patrick-Swift being fired from NC State. Justin McLeod from Extra Innings Softball chats with Eric about what is next for the program and why the change was made so early in the season. Afterward, we're joined for the first time in our podcast form by ACC Network analyst Caylan Arnold. She looks back at her playing career and what led her to attend Florida State. She also shares how she got started in broadcasting and much more. We then look back at the UCF/Fullerton classic, which got reviews about its broadcasts...for all the WRONG reasons.
2 hr 2 min
March 02, 2023 Leading Off with Syd The Kid
We come your way with another episode and month of In The Circle as we lead off a new month. Who better to set the table than the nation's leading hitter and table setter than Wichita State's Sydney McKinney? She joins the show to talk about her path in softball, which led her to Wichita State. McKinney talks about her growth as a player, The rise of Wichita State Softball, her experience playing for USA Softball last fall, and her post-softball plans at Wichita State.
Also, on the episode, we hear from Monica Abbott who tells Extra Inning Softball's Justin McLeod why now was the time to retire. We also hear from Patty Gasso, who appeared on MLB Network's Hot Stove show to discuss the Sooner's win over UCLA at Mary Nutter.
53 min
February 27, 2023 Mary Nutter, Mary Nutter
Another weekend is in the books and we break it all down here on our latest episode of In The Circle. We share our thoughts on the many gripes about the coverage and media rights involved in the tournament. Victor also gives a PSA to broadcasters on preparation and pronouncing players names as well as why Oklahoma/UCLA didn't appear in ESON like some fans suggested it should have. To provide a better perspective on what happened in Cathedral City, we chat with D1 Softball's Tara Henry about what she saw during the weekend. She also shares what led to the Sooners and Bruins airing Sunday Night on MLB Network as well her biggest takeaways from the weekend. She also talks about her new role as Great Britain's new head coach, We recap the show talking about parrots showing up at UCF, Victor's budding friendship with an ESPN personality, and much more.
1 hr 4 min
February 23, 2023 Hey Abbott! Thank You: Monica Abbott Retires from Softball
In our latest edition of In The Circle, Victor Anderson talks about Monica Abbott announcing her retirement from softball and her impact on the game. He reflects on his first time seeing Abbott in college and her remarkable numbers while in Tennessee. We play back thoughts on Monica from her college catcher, Syracuse Head Coach Shannon Doepking, and Ralph & Karen Weekly in Throwback Thursday. Afterward, we head to Montgomery, Alabama, to chat with Alabama State Head Coach Todd Bradley. Coach previews this year's HBCU Celebration Softball Tournament and shares news about next year's event, which will excite HBCU Softball fans. He talks about his program and the changes made to the SWAC schedule and paying with a chip on their shoulder after falling to Prairie View in last year's SWAC Championship. We then head to Division III and welcome Belhaven Head Coach Kevin Griffin to the show. The Blazers enter 2023 with high expectations after making it to Super Regionals last year. Coach Griffin talks about moving to a new conference, their brutal schedule, the reason behind it, and the keys to setting up a winning culture at the D3 level.
1 hr 16 min
February 20, 2023 Reflections In The Clearwater
40 games later, the 2023 TaxAct Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield has concluded. In this episode, Victor Anderson, Eric Lopez, and Justin McLeod break down the biggest storylines they saw during their time at Eddie C. Moore. What teams and players stood out the most? Why was the strike zone more fluid than the high tide on the beach? Will UCLA or Oklahoma State be the new No. 1 this week? We also discuss Baylor's win over Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon and the field for the 2024 event in Clearwater.
1 hr 32 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.