In this edition of In The Circle, we are joined by Kentucky Head Coach Rachel Lawson and Louisville Head Coach Holly Aprile. First, Eric Lopez talks with Lawson about the Wildcats in 2022, instant Replay, and expanded Women's College World Series schedule. Eric also talks with Aprile about the Cardinals in 2022, including new additions to the roster and coaching staff.

Eric and Victor Anderson also discuss Danielle Lawrie's retirement and Athletes Unlimited halfway mark of season two.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson react to Miranda Elish committing to Oklahoma State and the Big 12 officially expanding.

Also, in the episode, we preview The Summit League for the 2022 season. Eric talks with South Dakota State Head Coach Krista Wood about their incredible run in 2021 and how she thinks they handle high expectations heading into next season. Eric also talks with North Dakota State Head Coach Darren Mueller about the Bison's outlook in 2022, The Summit League expanding, and more. Finally, Eric and Victor discuss Montana Fouts's appearance on SEC Nation Football pregame show with Cole Cubulic.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson react to the announcement that the Women's College World Series (WCWS) will now be a nine-day event instead of a seven-day event.

Also, in the episode, Eric talks with Loyola Marymount Head Coach Tairia Flowers about her time as an assistant coach of Team USA, and she breaks down LMU for the upcoming season. Eric and Victor also talk about reports that the AAC is looking to replace UCF, Houston, and Cincinnati and which teams could replace them.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson react to the reports of the Big 12, adding UCF, Houston, BYU, and Cincinnati to the conference and the impact it will have on College Softball.

Also, in the episode, Eric talks with former All-American Houston Cougar great Angel Shamblin about being inducted into the Houston Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept 17. 2021. Shamblin discusses how she overcame career-threatening injury before even arriving in Houston, playing for Kyla Holas, and more.

In this edition, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson react to Rollins Head Coach Michelle Frew announcing her retirement effective immediately. What is Frew's legacy at Rollins? Who are possible candidates to take over?

Also, in the episode, Eric talks with BYU Head Coach Gordon Eakin, who discusses the Cougar's run last season. Eakin discusses the outlook for 2022, how he handles expectations after consecutive conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances. Also, Eakin talks about his journey going from playing for the Oakland Athletics farm system to coaching softball and playing with Ken Eriksen, and more.

In the episode, we also playback an interview with Valerie Arioto from October 2019.

In this episode of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Illinois Associate Head Coach Laura Trout. Trout talks about working for Head Coach Tyra Perry, her philosophy in hitting, her reaction to Lu Harris Champer retiring, and what it was like playing for Harris Champer.

Trout also gives an outlook on the Illini 2022 season and more.

Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson discuss Ali DuBois New home, Cat Osterman making history, throwing the first no-hitter in Athletes Unlimited history, and Valerie Ariotto announcing her retirement.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Utah Head Coach Amy Hogue about being inducted into the Utah Athletics Hall of Fame on September 1, 2021. Hogue talks about her playing career at Utah and her outlook for her team in 2022, Hiring Paige Parker to the staff to join DJ Gasso and Alexis Bennett getting added.

Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson talk about whether Pac-12 Softball should follow Pac-12 Baseball and create a conference softball tournament. Plus, Victor and Eric select four Athletes Unlimited athletes for the season via the draft.

In this episode, Eric Lopez talks with new Hofstra Head Coach Adrienne Clark, who talks about returning to the program where she was a two-way star player from 2002 to 2005. Clark spoke about her journey as a player and into coaching. The two also discussed when she tried out for the Bobsled /Skeleton federation and what she took from that experience into coaching.

Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson discuss Athletes Unlimited second season, which is getting underway. The growing popularity in Little League Softball on TV as well as a reunion at UCF.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Abilene Christian Head Coach Abigail Farler. The two discuss the big year ahead for the program as ACU moves from the Southland Conference to the WAC. Farler discusses transitioning conferences as well as how the program navigated that transition over the last year and what is ahead for them in 2022.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson react to the news that the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Thursday approved implementing video review and allowing coaches to have two video review challenges beginning in the 2022 season. The two also discuss a rule change that went under the radar that has nothing to do with replay.

Eric also speaks with former Minnesota All-American pitcher and two-time NPF Champion with the Chicago Bandits Sara Moulton. Sara discusses her company, Strike Zone Sports. Moulton shares how Strike Zone Sports came about and what it has to offer. Moulton also shares her thoughts on Olympic Softball, including seeing her former teammates Sara Groenewegen and Monica Abbott pitch in Olympics. Moulton also discusses the NPF Shutting down, WCWS scheduling, Transfer Portal, and more.