Out of the Box

It’s time for the another edition of the spin-off podcast series focused on the unfocused thoughts of hosts Gray Robertson and Tom Canterbury. This series is all about diving a little deeper on any possible topic that the guys might want to cover in-depth.

This episode’s topic is expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams. First, Tom gives his opinion and what he's found himself defending the decision while Gray explains why he has some pause.

Then, the guys dive into a few of the arguments on both sides of the issue, including conference championship game extinction, bowls, and more.

It’s time to wrap up the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2026 as voted by our committee!

Taking the Number One spot, it’s the 1st, 5th, and 6th Innings against UCLA in the Women’s College World Series. 

Before playing the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson share some details about that game against UCLA and what made it the perfect encapsulation of the season (0:00-4:20).

Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 1st, 5th, and 6th Innings, featuring an epic Jocelyn Briski outing, clutch homers from Lex Pupillo and Brooke Wells, and more (4:36-56:52).

Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up, discuss some details about the voting, and look ahead to what’s coming the rest of the year (57:03-1:11:26).

It’s time to continue revealing the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2026 as voted by our committee!

Taking the Number Two spot, it’s the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 7th Innings against Nebraska in the Women’s College World Series. 

Before playing the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson share some details about that game against Nebraska that sent the Tide to the semis in OKC (0:00-4:32).

Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 7th Innings, featuring a tone-setting homer run from Marlie Giles, an epic pitching performance from Jocelyn Briski, and more (4:51-1:07:22).

Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked number one (1:07:33-1:14:09).

It’s time to continue revealing the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2026 as voted by our committee!

Taking the Number Three spot, it’s the 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 7th Innings of Game Two against Texas. 

Before playing the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson share some details about that game against Texas that evened the series and showcased the grit of Team 30 (0:00-4:29).

Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 7th Innings, featuring a cameo from Alabama football star Ryan Coleman-Williams, a monster second inning, an Ambrey Taylor blast, and more (4:44-1:28:12).

Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked second (1:28:24-1:34:55).

It’s time to reveal the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2026 as voted by our committee!

Taking the Number Four spot, it’s the 2nd, 4th, and 7th Innings of Game Three against Texas. 

Before playing the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson share some details about that game against Texas that secured the series and signaled to the country that Alabama was a true contender (0:00-3:16).

Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 2nd, 4th, and 7th Innings, featuring a big Jena Young swing, big response innings, defensive wizardry from Ambrey Taylor, and more (3:33-1:22:03).

Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked third (1:22:15-1:28:24).

It’s time to reveal the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2026 as voted by our committee!

Taking the Number Five spot, it’s the 3rd, 4th, and 7th Innings vs. LSU in Game Two of Supers. Before that though, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss some of the things that have happened since the last episode of the podcast, including major portal moves, coaching changes around Birmingham, an active assistant carousel, Alabama’s additions, pro softball updates, and plenty more (0:00-24:27).

Then, the guys share a few “honorable mentions” and cover some details about that game against LSU to advance to OKC (24:28-32:17).

Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 3rd, 4th, and 7th Innings, featuring a bonkers third inning, a renewal of "The Jinx," rain delays, and the final strikeout to advance to the Women's College World Series (32:35-1:50:40).

Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked fourth (1:50:50-1:56:11).

The Season Eight Finale is here! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more! 

Disclaimer: It’s a long episode, but it’s meant to last the whole offseason. Plus...are you even surprised anymore? Enjoy the offseason!

At the Plate (0:00-40:59): Tom and Gray discuss a second straight national title for Texas and what the result means for the Longhorns and Texas Tech. Then, the guys offer one final review of the Good, Meh, and Bad for the 2026 Alabama softball season before looking ahead to the excitement surrounding Team 31 and the 2027 campaign.

Advancing to First (41:10-1:31:36): Tom and Gray go over the major portal entries and then zoom through the SEC roster-by-roster and look at who’s leaving, who’s coming back, and what the early outlook is for the conference next season.

Stealing Second (1:31:45-2:43:05): Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy returns to the show for his yearly finale conversation and talks about this current moment in the Crimson Tide athletic department, takeaways from Team 30, the leadership of Marlie Giles, lessons from Lex Pupillo’s story, the entire senior class, Jocelyn Briski, Lance McMahon, the rising sophomores, the importance of Brooke Wells and Jena Young, Audrey Vandagriff, being choosey in the portal, the incoming freshmen, schedule hints for 2027, and plenty more.

Rounding Third (2:43:16-2:59:19): It’s time for “Off the Wall” to get its own segment! This week, Gray goes over some of the crazy things said during the postseason and Tom urges some folks to quit assuming a result based on one moment.

Heading Home (2:59:29-3:30:50): To close the show, it’s time for some awards! First, the 2026 All-Name Team is revealed with a brand new MVP. Then, Tom and Gray announce the winners for the 2026 “Tom’s Hungry” podium. Finally, the guys explain some of the upcoming summer programing and leave a few final thoughts.

In a special episode on the feed, listen to the dedication to the seniors of Team 30 from Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson following the final Alabama softball broadcast of the year on the Crimson Tide Sports Network.

The Women’s College World Series has arrived, and that means a completely different type of episode. Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson decide to press record and capture segments around Oklahoma City with Bama U support staff, coaches, and more. Hear from pitching coach Lance McMahon, Alexis Pupillo, Ryan Iamurri, manager Jack Fichtner, Sherry Selby, and many more! Tom and Gray also preview the first day of the WCWS and describe a couple “Tom’s Hungry” selections while at the restaurant. There’s humor, analysis, and lots of fun. Enjoy!

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/.

Regionals are done! With Supers on the horizon, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-28:54): Tom and Gray take a big look at the Tuscaloosa Regional and dig into the good, meh, and bad from Alabama’s performance. Then, the guys preview the upcoming Super Regional against LSU.

Advancing to First (29:03-51:16): The guys do a deep dive into the results from left side of the bracket, including regionals in Baton Rouge, Tallahassee, Los Angeles, Fayetteville, Durham, Stillwater, and Lincoln.

Stealing Second (51:26-1:27:48): The guys flip to the right side of the bracket and discuss the regionals in Norman, Eugene, Lubbock, Gainesville, Knoxville, Athens, College Station, and Austin.

Rounding Third (1:27:57-2:24:56): Surprise! Longtime friend of the show and softball expert Jen Schroeder joins the guys to discuss some of her biggest headlines from Regionals and pick every single Super Regional.

Heading Home (2:25:04-2:51:52): To close the show, the guys jump into an edition of “Off the Wall” that highlights the difficulties of voting for All-Americans, Region vs. Regional, Sportscaster debacles, and plenty more.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/.