In The Circle

It's another full episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3. Today's episode starts off in Knoxville where all eyes are focused on Karlyn Pickens’s status. Eric Lopez chatted with Rhi Potkey about Pickens’s injury and where it leaves the Lady Vols as they start SEC play.

Afterwards, we'll hear from friend of the podcast, Cat Osterman, who has plenty to say about the current state of pitching, the AUSL, and her alma mater. The show wraps up with our weekly picks segment, featuring a slight twist for opening week.

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Mondays are for In The Circle, powered by SixFour3. The guys come to you after witnessing a wild finish between Louisville and Stanford. They recap the Sunday finale and the Cardinals' series win. You'll also hear their thoughts on a busy weekend in the ACC, which included Georgia Tech's first-ever ACC sweep of Notre Dame.

One of the Yellow Jackets’ offensive pillars, Gracyn Tucker, joins the podcast to reflect on the sweep and her journey to The Flats. Afterwards, they recap some of the biggest national storylines, including Miami's undefeated weekend. You'll also hear from RedHawks head coach Mandy Gardner-Colegate about what has propelled her 2026 squad to its best start in program history.

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We can’t believe we’re already at the end of February. We’ll close it out with a bang on today’s episode of In The Circle.

First, the guys recap Wednesday’s impactful results, including Boston beating Duke again and Clemson’s statement win in Athens.

Next, Oklahoma State ace Ruby Meylan returns to the podcast after earning Big 12 Pitcher of the Week honors. She shares her thoughts on last week’s dominant stretch and what it was like facing her former travel-ball teammate Jordy Frahm.

Finally, Omaha head coach Mike Heard joins the show. The Mavericks are No. 2 in the latest D1Softball Mid-Major Poll and are headed to Bogle Park for a weekend tournament. Coach Heard breaks down his team’s recent run of success and the continued investment in the program.

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Needless to say, a lot happened in softball this weekend. We’ll attempt to cover as much of it as possible on today’s In The Circle, powered by SixFour3.

The guys share their thoughts on Mary Nutter and the rest of the national landscape. You’ll hear from Virginia head coach Joanna Hardin, who recorded her 300th career win this weekend. Max Kelton also breaks down what he learned in Cathedral City.

Afterwards, FIU’s Kally Meredith shares what has fueled her team’s strong start to 2026.

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It’s another busy Thursday on In The Circle, powered by SixFour3. While everyone’s focus will be on Cathedral City for the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Eric and Victor are keeping an eye on other marquee tournaments taking place this weekend.

You’ll hear from Penn State’s Brooke Klosowicz as the Nittany Lions head to Orlando. She chats about her team’s strong start and what has helped them gel so quickly.

You’ll also hear from App State slugger Makayla McClain as the Mountaineers look to continue the best start in program history this weekend in Chapel Hill.

The guys then share their thoughts on the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, and Victor reveals some HUGE news involving the tournament.

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With another edition of the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational complete, there's plenty to discuss on today's episode of In The Circle. 

Eric and Victor break down Nebraska's huge win on Sunday, Tennessee's dominant weekend, and recap each team's performance. 

Plus, Victor debuts a new segment where he shines a light on standout performances you might have missed.

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We’re ready for another weekend of softball in Clearwater. We have you covered on today’s In The Circle, powered by SixFour3.

First, UCLA’s Megan Grant reflects on the Bruins’ historic opening weekend and her time on the hardwood this fall. Plus, ESPN’s Chuckie Kempf shares how he’s preparing to call nine games in four days this weekend.

Later, the guys break down the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational schedule and the matchups they’re looking forward to most.

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Now that we’re one week into the 2026 season, it’s time to overreact to some of the biggest stories so far. On today’s episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3, Eric Lopez is joined by Justin McLeod from Clearwater to share their biggest takeaways and results from opening weekend.

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We’ve made it to Opening Day, ladies and gentlemen. Start the season the right way with a fresh episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3.

On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Mizzou head coach Larissa Anderson as her Tigers kick off the season at the NFCA Leadoff Classic. Plus, our own Rhi Potkey shares her biggest storylines in the SEC and around the nation.

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We’ve officially reached Opening Week of the D1Softball season. You know what that means.

It’s time for our super sized Season Preview edition of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3. Hear about all 31 conferences and what to watch for in the 2026 season with Eric Lopez, ESPN’s Amanda Scarborough, and D1Softball’s Justin McLeod.

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