We’re a few days away from May, and Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to break everything down involving Alabama, the SEC, and a lot of the hot topics around the country in a milestone episode! Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-19:37): Tom and Gray look back at the last week in Alabama softball and go over the disappointing results in College Station, including a breakdown of where things went wrong and what needs to happen going forward. Then, the guys preview the midweek at Western Kentucky before discussing why the bye week is coming at the perfect time.

Advancing to First (19:46-38:33): Tom and Gray take a look around the SEC and discuss Arkansas sweeping Florida and maybe locking up a conference title, the craziness of LSU-Georgia, Missouri’s turnaround, and much more.

Stealing Second (38:41-1:19:56): The Out of the Box/In the Circle Crossover returns! Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson stop by for a roundtable discussion that touches on an MVP of the college softball season, the potential Supers host most primed to be upset, the most surprising and disappointing teams, the biggest stories potentially awaiting us when the year ends, and much more.

Rounding Third (1:20:16-1:36:27): Bracketology is back! Gray gives his top sixteen seeds and answers questions from Tom about his list.

Heading Home (1:36:35-2:08:19): To close the show, Tom and Gray make picks for the Florida State-Oklahoma State and all the SEC series. Then, the guys dive into another version of “Off the Wall” that addresses college vs. high school teams and how you should act around college athletes. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” returns after an epic food trip to College Station.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio affiliate has changed. To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.

Things are tightening up in conference play, and Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to break everything down involving Alabama, the SEC, and a lot of the hot topics around the country in a milestone episode! Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-20:10): Tom and Gray look back at the last week in Alabama softball and go over the crazy comebacks, amazing stuff from Montana Fouts, the importance of Jenna Lord's game two home run, and so much more. Then, the guys preview the upcoming mid-week double-header and a road trip to College Station.

Advancing to First (20:18-43:22): Tom and Gray take a look around the SEC and discuss the Pitcher and Player of the Year races, Arkansas winning the series with Kentucky, Florida and LSU grabbing sweeps, the trouble with Missouri, and Texas A&M’s struggles winning tight games. Then, the guys present the newest FGCL Player of the Week.

Stealing Second (43:28-1:07:15): The voice of college softball and 7Innings Podcast host Beth Mowins stops by to talk about thoughts on Alabama thus far, what Oklahoma’s loss means for the rest of the season, ways the selection committee has evolved over the years, how the 7Innings podcast became a TV show, how softball’s coverage can change in the future, the best off-air parts of covering the sport, and so much more.

Rounding Third (1:07:33-1:24:43): Bracketology is back! Gray gives his top sixteen seeds and answers questions from Tom about his list.

Heading Home (1:24:49-2:02:24): To close the show, Tom and Gray make picks for the Texas-Oklahoma State and all the SEC series. Then, the guys go over a more tame version of “Off the Wall.”

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio affiliate has changed. To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.

We’re about halfway through conference play, and Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to break everything down involving Alabama, the SEC, and a lot of the hot topics around the country. Here's your trip around the bases in an insanely packed show:

At the Plate (0:00-19:12): Tom and Gray look back at the last week in Alabama softball and go over the impressive pitching, Lexi Kilfoyl’s perfect game, quietly great performances from Kat Grill and Bailey Dowling, and more. Then, the guys preview the upcoming mid-week game and the huge series in Gainesville with Florida.

Advancing to First (19:20-44:17): Tom and Gray take a look around the SEC and discuss the jumbled standings, Arkansas winning the last two in Oxford, Ashley Rogers’ impressive work, the situation between Florida and Auburn, the danger zone for South Carolina, and perhaps an answer to “WHO’S PITCHING?!?!” for Kentucky. Next, Gray releases his first edition of Bracketology. Then, the guys present the newest FGCL Player of the Week.

Stealing Second (44:26-1:15:30): ESPN analyst, 7Innings Podcast contributor, and Olympic Gold Medalist Michele Smith stops by to talk about Lexi Kilfoyl’s perfect game, her thoughts on a strange Montana Fouts stat, the inconsistent strike zones she’s seen, the outlook of Florida thus far, the craziness that is LSU, the huge series between Virginia Tech and Florida State, concerns about Washington, stories with Joan Joyce, and so much more.

Rounding Third (1:15:49-1:43:39): The Boxies are back! Tom and Gray give out midseason awards, including SEC Pitcher and Player of the Year, FGCL Player of the Year, National Pitcher and Player of the Year, and so much more, including several Alabama-centric awards.

Heading Home (1:43:45-2:13:35): To close the show, Tom and Gray make picks for the Masters, Florida State-Virginia Tech, and all the SEC series. Then, the guys go into an “Off the Wall” that calls out a repeat offender on social media and the SC Top 10 producers. Finally, Tom gives his thoughts on WrestleMania.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio affiliate has changed. To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.

Conference play is in full swing, and Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to break everything down involving Alabama, the SEC, and a lot of the hot topics around the country. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-22:02): Tom and Gray look back at the last week in Alabama softball and go over some major moments from Columbia. Then, the guys preview the upcoming mid-week games and the huge series in Tuscaloosa against Georgia while also covering a lineup possibility.

Advancing to First (22:12-37:56): Tom and Gray take a look around the SEC and discuss the insanity of the conference race, the return of Ashley Rogers, Florida’s issues, Kentucky’s dramatic series win, Missouri’s continued struggles, the wildness of LSU-Arkansas, and more. Then the guys present the newest FGCL Player of the Week.

Stealing Second (38:09-1:07:11): ESPN analyst, 7Innings Podcast contributor, and former Tennessee player Madison Shipman stops by to talk about supporting her sister Ally’s move to Alabama, what Tennessee looks like in the circle, why Florida’s offense isn’t producing, what happened in Georgia-Texas A&M, the safety base conversation, lessons from Kentucky-Auburn, the best pitcher in the SEC, takeaways from Oklahoma-Baylor, and so much more.

Rounding Third (1:07:36-1:21:01): Tom and Gray go over the newest RPI Update and dive into big games around the country in Week Seven.

Heading Home (1:21:12-2:03:07): To close the show, Tom and Gray step outside of sports and discuss the Oscars controversy in a small edition of “Out of the Box Office.” Then, the guys go over SEC series picks, then dive into an “Off the Wall” centering on more ludicrous comments. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” returns after a great trip to Columbia.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio affiliate has changed. To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.

Conference play is fully underway, and Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to break everything down involving Alabama, the SEC, and a lot of the hot topics around the country. The episode also features live reactions to Tuesday’s game between Oklahoma and Kentucky. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-20:07): Tom and Gray look back at the last few weeks and go through positives and negatives. Then, the guys preview the upcoming mid-week matchup at UAB and a road series at South Carolina.

Advancing to First (20:15-37:06): Tom and Gray take a look around the SEC and discuss Arkansas winning in Knoxville, Florida’s Game Two issues, Mississippi State’s sweep, whatever just happened in Texas-LSU, the excitement of Auburn-South Carolina, Missouri’s rough out-of-conference weekend, and more. Then the guys present the newest FGCL Player of the Week.

Stealing Second (37:14-1:08:12): ESPN analyst, 7Innings Podcast contributor, and former Alabama player Kayla Braud stops by (with daughter Dylan!) to talk about Alabama’s last few weeks, the safety base discussion, the pitching situation at Tennessee, whether Auburn is for real, concerns with Florida, the Oklahoma Sooners, what happened with Washington against Cal, Florida State’s strange losses, Virginia Tech as a national title contender, and much more. Plus, “What’s Good, Braud?” returns, and Kayla teases the movies she wants to discuss this offseason on “Out of the Box Office.”

Rounding Third (1:08:41-1:22:28): Tom and Gray play “On Second Thought” and look back at the Landmine or Goldmine predictions from the premiere, and then go through the newest RPI.

Heading Home (1:22:35-1:52:01): To close the show, Tom and Gray make SEC series picks and then dive into an “Off the Wall” explaining why more people in seats is better than less (seriously), why dire complaints after wins are stupid, and why you shouldn’t expect the worst if somebody isn’t playing in a game.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio affiliate has changed. To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.

From Uncle Earl’s Bar in Baton Rouge, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk all things softball with a fun cast of characters. It’s another short episode, so the guys are changing the format again and turning the 6-4-3 double play. Here’s the Out of the Box version of the pitcher’s best friend, in (essentially) unedited form:

6 (0:00-12:21): Tom and Gray explain the schedule changes with the Alabama-LSU series and then each provide three keys for the weekend.

4 (12:33-32:45): Tom and Gray examine the other SEC series this weekend and discuss an interesting query put out on Twitter by Missouri head coach Larissa Anderson. Then, SID extraordinaire and frequent contributor Nathan Sheehan introduces a game of “Fair or Foul,” giving Tom and Gray a chance to debate some statements.

3 (32:55-1:00:43): Somehow, “Off the Wall” returns as the guys look at crazy reactions to the ever-shifting TV schedule. Then, Tom goes through all the good eats in Baton Rouge in “Tom’s Hungry,” and Nathan Sheehan returns for the first edition this year of “Nate’s Thirsty.”

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio affiliate has changed. To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.

Ahead of the craziest two-week stretch ever, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back in a shorter episode to break everything down involving Alabama, the SEC, and a lot of the hot topics around the country. A smaller episode changed up the format too! Here’s the play:

Slap (0:00-27:32): Tom and Gray take one more quick look at the Crimson Classic, then discuss the start of SEC play this weekend and then the two non-conference games early next week. Then, the guys look at Five Big Things around the SEC from this past weekend, including LSU's topsy-turvy results, Florida's rebound, and the search for Makinzy Herzog.

Run (27:47-1:01:13): Tom and Gray examine the recently revealed RPI, pick another FGCL Player of the Week, look at big games around the country this weekend, and then make their first official SEC series picks of the season. Then, “Off the Wall” returns as the guys look at complaints about hits vs. runs, common opponents, tickets, and more.

Reminder: There will be an "On the Road" episode of the podcast from Uncle Earl's Bar in Baton Rouge on Saturday at a time TBA. Also, there will be another edition of "Out of the Box: Going Home After Alabama vs. Florida State" on Wednesday following the game. That'll be on Twitter Spaces under the Out of the Box account (@OutoftheBox_Pod).

Radio Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio affiliate has changed. To listen to Alabama games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.

It was another weekend of insane softball action, and Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to break everything down involving Alabama, the SEC, and a lot of the hot topics around the country. It’s a chaotic episode filmed across multiple days and featuring more guests and games than ever before, so buckle up. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-25:44): Tom and Gray go over the upcoming podcast schedule, then break down the Mardi Gras Mambo and what made Montana Fouts so good, who stepped up on offense, and where the team stands right now. Then, the guys preview a mid-week matchup with UAB and the T-Mobile Crimson Classic with Texas and Miami (Ohio).

Advancing to First (25:51-50:00): Tom and Gray take a look around the SEC and discuss the vibes around Tennessee after the Nutter, Missouri’s impressive weekend, chaos in Orlando for Florida, Texas A&M’s showings against Oklahoma State, South Carolina’s disastrous weekend, the enigma that is Arkansas, and so much more. Then the guys present the newest FGCL Player of the Week.

Stealing Second (50:07-1:23:11): D1 Softball writer and UCLA Bruin Tara Henry joins the show to talk about Oklahoma-Tennessee, the status of the Lady Vols, the Sooners looking somewhat mortal, Megan Faraimo’s issues giving up the long ball, Missouri’s fight, what to do with Washington, the Big Ten race, Clemson-Virginia Tech, and so much more.

Rounding Third (1:23:36-1:49:52): In a segment unlike any other, Gray sits down at Automatic Seafood and Oysters in Birmingham with Emily Pitek Clifford and ESPN’s Jen Schroeder and Ashleigh Shanley to play “The Mad Hatter.” Each person pulls a team out of a hat and provides some thoughts on that squad.

Heading Home (1:50:01-2:22:31): To close the show, Tom and Gray dive into a lengthy “Off the Wall” addressing more misguided complaints about ESPN, the crane, and sac bunts. Then, “Tom’s Hungry” returns for a lengthy food discussion after a truly epic trip to Lafayette and Youngsville.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio affiliate has changed. To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.

College softball is in full swing now! After a weekend that had a postseason feel, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to break everything down involving Alabama, the SEC, and a lot of the hot topics around the country. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-27:55): Tom and Gray start off explaining how you can listen to this weekend’s Alabama games in Youngsville and why there isn’t streaming (Thursday is on ESPN+), plus the dangers of clicking links in the comments. Then, the guys look back at the Bama Bash and discuss the impressive defense, timely hitting, and incredible pitching before talking a bit about Virginia Tech and previewing the Mardi Gras Mambo.

Advancing to First (28:01-54:48): Tom and Gray spend more time with the SEC and look at the teams who played in Clearwater, Florida’s weekend, Kentucky’s wild trip to Tucson, Texas A&M’s numbers, Georgia’s confusing loss, Missouri’s offensive issues, the trouble with Arkansas, and much more. Then the guys present the newest FGCL Player of the Week and a new nickname for Florida State's Mack Leonard.

Stealing Second (55:00-1:26:22): ESPN analyst, 7Innings Podcast contributor, and Texas A&M Aggie Amanda Scarborough returns to the show and discusses all things St. Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational, including the epic primetime game on Sunday, where UCLA goes from here, the various problems at Texas, Washington’s pitching depth, the Ashley Rogers situation, the battles between Alabama and Virginia Tech, Jocelyn Alo’s record-tying swing, and much more.

Rounding Third (1:26:30-1:38:38): Tom and Gray give winners and losers from the St. Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational and then look at the best non-SEC games in Week Three.

Heading Home (1:38:43-2:09:42): To close the show, an old segment returns as Tom gets “On Our Soapbox” and talks about the need for softball to become more media friendly and ways neutral site tournaments can improve. Then, “Off the Wall” returns as the guys discuss why it’s important to actually watch the games if you’re going to comment on them and why you shouldn’t complain about only having radio to the radio guys. 

*record scratch* BUT WAIT—if you think the show is over, you’d be wrong. Tom and Gray pop in at the end for a bonus “Off the Wall” (begins at the 2:04:50 mark) addressing the complaints on Twitter about the use of Bama U.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio affiliate has changed. To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.

College softball is off and rolling! After a wacky opening weekend, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to break everything down involving Alabama, the SEC, and a lot of the hot topics around the country. Here's your trip around the bases:  

At the Plate (0:00-18:16): Tom and Gray look back at a very successful weekend in Tucson at the Candrea Classic and touch on the pitching staff’s impressive start, newcomers swinging the bat well, and the power explosion. Then, the guys preview the Easton Bama Bash and the marquee matchup at Rhoads between Alabama and Virginia Tech.  

Advancing to First (18:22-41:57): Tom and Gray go through the opening weekend results in the SEC and discuss LSU’s struggles, Florida’s impressive win over Michigan, underwhelming weekends from Arkansas and Missouri, Tennessee’s offensive struggles, Auburn and Texas A&M taking care of business, and much more. Then, the first FGCL Player of the Week for the 2022 season is awarded.  

Stealing Second (42:05-1:12:55): ESPN analyst, 7Innings Podcast contributor, and UCLA Bruin Jen Schroeder returns to the show and talks about Oklahoma-UCLA in Week One, Alabama’s statement against Arizona, Washington’s offense, LSU’s issues, Miranda Elish’s return, the upcoming St. Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational, Alabama-Virginia Tech, Tara Henry’s connection to Reese Witherspoon, and so much more.  

Rounding Third (1:13:15-1:28:20): The mailbag is back! Tom and Gray go through your questions and answer them as best they can. Then, the guys look at big non-SEC games in Week Two.  

Heading Home (1:28:25-1:53:04): To close the show, Tom and Gray play “The Overreaction Game,” deciding which crazy statements Gray comes up with are the biggest and smallest overreactions to Week One. Then, “Off the Wall” gets feisty as the guys explain streaming contracts, why blaming ESPN is misguided, and why you shouldn’t send novel-length emails to coaches to provide “tips.” Finally, Tom and Gray discuss where they ate in Tucson in the return of “Tom’s Hungry.”  

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio affiliate has changed. To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.