College softball rolls on! After another week of action, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in a new episode. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-26:09): Tom and Gray take a measured, analytical, and realistic look at Alabama’s performance at the Bama Bash—both the good and the bad. Then, the guys talk about how Sunday’s loss impacts the road ahead, particularly in the upcoming Crimson Classic.

Advancing to First (26:17-48:40): Tom and Gray journey around the SEC and break down what happened around the league, including Florida’s rough trip to California, Tennessee’s statement, home wins for Arkansas, LSU’s split with Louisiana, Kentucky’s pitching questions, and much more. Plus, the third FGCL Player of the Week is announced!

Stealing Second (48:46-1:08:43): D1Softball’s Tara Henry joins Gray to look at the Mary Nutter, including Oklahoma’s win over UCLA, how the Sooners turned it on, where UCLA goes next, what happened with Florida, the infrastructure of the event, and much more.

Rounding Third (1:09:05-1:27:54): Gray’s SEC Network+ broadcast partner and All-American Kaylee Tow makes her podcast debut and discusses what she’s up to now, how working in media has changed the way she watches softball, takeaways from Alabama’s first three weeks, what to expect in the Crimson Classic, stories from playing with the Tide, and more.

Heading Home (1:28:05-1:52:25): To close the show, Tom and Gray dive into a deep round of “Off the Wall” that covers the camera angle, the FLEX rule, and some important sentiments following a disappointing result.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back! 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/.

It’s a special milestone for the podcast! Yes, it’s the 59th in-season edition (don't let that part of the title fool you), but it’s time to celebrate the 100th overall episode of the Out of the Box Podcast! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are wearing their party hats, ready to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-19:24): Tom and Gray discuss Alabama’s performance at the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield, including Montana’s showcase, the rise of the freshmen, the top of the order, and more. Then, the guys look at the upcoming slate for the Crimson Tide.

Advancing to First (19:32-51:02): Tom and Gray journey around the SEC and break down what happened during the weekend, including how 3-2 in Clearwater is different for Arkansas and Texas A&M, Georgia’s disappointing homestand, Kentucky’s answer to WHOOO’S PITCHING, Mississippi State’s week two response, Florida’s high-powered sweep, a weird finish for Ole Miss in Mexico, and much more. Plus, the second FGCL Player of the Week is announced, and the guys look ahead to big games in week three.

Stealing Second (51:10-1:18:23): ESPN analyst and 7Innings Podcast contributor Amanda Scarborough joins the show to discuss what Baylor upsetting Oklahoma means going forward, Alabama vs. Florida State, the Tide’s trip to Clearwater, Texas A&M’s different look, UCLA and Oklahoma State, disappointing teams at the event, the Mary Nutter, the retirement of Monica Abbott, and much more.

Rounding Third (1:18:38-1:50:12): It’s time for the Softball Trivia Battle Royale! Tom faces off with ESPN’s Madison Shipman and In the Circle’s Eric Lopez as Gray asks softball trivia questions. Who will win? Find out, and play along at home!

Heading Home (1:50:18-2:49:11): To close the show, Tom and Gray dive into a deep, deep 100th Episode Mailbag that includes a Top 16 seed draft, their origin stories with Alabama softball, the best Tom’s Hungry meals, why they love doing the podcast, and much, much more. Then, “Off the Wall” returns in an epic way as Gray pulls out the receipts from Clearwater. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” is BACK and better than ever after some phenomenal meals in Florida.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back! 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 officially back! After a hectic opening weekend, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in a new episode. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-19:16): Tom and Gray discuss Alabama’s performance at the Leadoff Classic, both the good and the bad. Then, the guys look at the upcoming slate at the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield.

Advancing to First (19:24-48:36): Tom and Gray journey around the SEC and break down what happened on opening weekend, including the Texas-Kentucky debacle and the scheduling failure, Viva Las Razorbacks in Vegas, LSU and Georgia’s offensive explosions, Tennessee’s impressive weekend, and much more. Plus, the first FGCL Player of the Week is announced!

Stealing Second (48:52-1:10:34): The radio voice of Oklahoma softball Chris Plank joins the show to talk about how the Sooners performed in Irvine, Kinzie Hansen’s timetable, the team’s chemistry, Nicole May’s performance, the upcoming schedule, spending time with Coach Gasso, Off the Wall Sooner fans, and much more.

Rounding Third (1:10:49-1:34:02): ESPN analyst and 7Innings Podcast contributor Jenny Dalton-Hill returns to the show to discuss opening weekend thoughts, the Arizona Wildcats, whether Texas A&M can keep it up, Florida State-UCLA, Alabama’s matchup with the Seminoles, Louisiana’s intriguing roster, and more.

Heading Home (1:34:11-2:06:21): To close the show, Tom and Gray play a round of The Overreaction Game. Then, it’s a lengthy and quality “Off the Wall” about why bailing on the season is a bad idea, past Clearwater experiences, and the general struggles of officiating across sports.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back! 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 has returned! To get you ready for the new season, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in the Season Five Premiere. Just like last year’s premiere, this is now the longest episode in podcast history, so don’t be afraid to break it up over a few days. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-29:15): Tom and Gray thoroughly examine the 2023 Alabama roster, go over possible lineups, and take a glance at how the Leadoff Classic could play out for Team 27.

Advancing to First (29:21-1:07:41): Tom and Gray discuss the preseason All-SEC team before diving into all 13 schools from the Southeastern Conference. Then, the guys reveal the 2023 All-FGCL Preseason Team and some big games worth tracking during opening weekend.

Stealing Second (1:08:00-1:34:50): ESPN analyst, 7Innings Podcast contributor, and UCLA Bruin Jen Schroeder kicks off the season five interviews by discussing Oklahoma’s hype, Alex Storako joining the Sooners, Tiare Jennings, UCLA’s spot in the Pac-12, a potentially exciting ACC race, Oklahoma State’s chance to play Big 12 spoiler, Northwestern’s possible stranglehold of the Big Ten, what might happen in the SEC, and much more.

Rounding Third (1:35:02-1:59:50): Softball aficionado Emily Pitek Clifford joins the guys once again for "Pitek's Point of View,” covering topics like Alabama Softball Trivia Night, the upcoming 2023 season, ticket sales, the specialization of sports at a young age, and more.

Heading Home (2:00:00-2:45:01): To close the premiere, it's an extremely loaded final segment. Tom and Gray make bold declarations for the upcoming season in "Landmine or Goldmine,” and then also present their chaotic 2023 SEC preseason polls. Finally, the guys give a preseason “Off the Wall” and make a pick for the Super Bowl.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back! 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/.

Hallelujah! Holy $***! Where’s the Tylenol? It’s time for another episode of Out of the Box Office, a movie podcast series that features various guests joining Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson to discuss their favorite films.

Before diving into this week’s movie (0:00-28:45), Gray and Tom discuss the year in cinema. Gray presents his Top Ten movies of 2022, and then the guys discuss a few films that didn’t make the list, including “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Then, it’s time to get to the main course (28:54)! Gray and Tom are joined by frequent guest Emily Pitek Clifford and Alabama soccer goalkeeper McKinley Crone to break down the 1989 holiday classic “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The group first covers Alabama soccer’s dream season and then dives into why everyone came together to discuss this film. Finally, it's time for the segments:

Memory Lane (47:30)

Rhoads House Award for Best Scene (51:54)

The “Go!” Award for Best Moment (57:06)

The Alyson Habetz Herman Boone Wes Hart Run Through a Wall Award (1:00:38)

Goldmines (1:03:00)

Landmines (1:08:56)

The JJ Smith Unsung Hero Award (1:14:19)

Pinch Hitter (1:18:19)

The “I’m On It” Quote of the Movie Award (1:20:41)

Meme Generator (1:26:42)

The Transfer Portal Award (1:27:49)

Off the Wall (1:31:14)

The McKinley Crone/Riley Mattingly Parker/Reyna Reyes/Felicia Knox Award for MVP (1:41:10)

Lastly, Tom, Gray, Emily, and McKinley give you suggestions from the Rec Room—TV shows and movies the group has seen recently that you should watch as soon as you can (1:46:53). Come for the recommendations, stay for the story about McKinley Crone spoiling “Avengers: Endgame” for Riley Mattingly Parker.

The Out of the Box Boys are wrapping up the third year of Softball Media Days! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back for one final day of talking with an SEC head coach. Let’s get started!

First, Tom and Gray open by sharing well-wishes and giving some thoughts on the situation with Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach. Then, the guys preview Day 5, which is all about Texas A&M (0:00-7:02).

Then, Texas A&M head coach Trisha Ford joins the show and discusses why she said yes to the Aggies, building a coaching staff, using the portal, the acquisitions she brought in, the pitching staff, Koko Wooley, returning Aggies who have made an impression, non-conference scheduling, and much more (7:10-39:09).

Next, Tom and Gray return to browse through the 2023 Alabama softball slate. Then, the guys have a thorough conversation about the revelation from Media Days regarding the SEC conference play schedule once Texas and Oklahoma arrive before giving their Way-Too-Early SEC Top Five lists for 2023. (39:18-1:02:53).

To close the show, Tom and Gray say thanks to all that made 2022 Softball Media Days a success before diving into the future of the podcast once the season rolls around (1:03:00-1:07:56).

The Out of the Box Boys are almost done with the third year of Softball Media Days! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back for another day of talking with SEC head softball coaches (and a bonus head coach) about their teams. Let’s get started!

**SCHEDULE NOTE: Due to some shuffling, our conversation with Trisha Ford from Texas A&M will be released on a special fifth day of 2022 Softball Media Days on December 13th.

First, Tom and Gray preview Day 4 of Softball Media Days and discuss a little bit about the upcoming conversation with Patrick Murphy from Alabama (0:00-5:37).

Then, Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy leads off and discusses adding Lance McMahon to the coaching staff, having a new voice in meetings, how the pitchers have changed with Lance, Montana Fouts and Team USA, transfer additions, the freshmen class, the multitude of options in the middle of the infield, the outfield situation, what stood out from Fall Ball, the safety base, the upcoming NCAA vote on staff changes, and much more (5:44-1:01:36).

Next, Memphis head coach Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro stops by to talk about what drew her to the Memphis job, the process of hiring assistants, the pitching staff, Mikayla Hoschak, what the offense will look like, the recruiting trail, a Memphis elevator pitch, the changes coming to the AAC, non-conference scheduling, her “Out of the Box Office” movie pick, and much more (1:01:43-1:41:50).

Finally, it’s the Fall Ball Special! Tom and Gray do a thorough study of every Alabama player’s Fall Ball stats with some comments about how the lineup could shake out come February. Then, the guys hit the Mailbag and answer questions about key transfers elsewhere around the country, the easiest and toughest conference schedules in the SEC, possible stars this year at Alabama, way-too-early WCWS contenders, and personal choices for “Out of the Box Office” episodes (1:42:04-2:34:08).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the fourth episode and tease special Day 5 of Softball Media Days (2:34:14-2:42:34).

The Out of the Box Boys are ready to keep on rolling with the third year of Softball Media Days! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back for another week of talking with more SEC head softball coaches about their teams. Let’s get started!

First, Tom and Gray preview Day 3 of Softball Media Days and discuss a little bit about the upcoming conversation with Jamie Trachsel from Ole Miss (0:00-3:51).

Then, Ole Miss head coach Jamie Trachsel leads off and discusses new puppy Finley, takeaways from last year, taking the next step in the SEC, departing players, Tate Whitley, the skillset of Nyomi Jones, other returners, the pitching staff, the multiple of additions from the portal, the incoming freshmen, facing Mississippi State in Fall Ball, the safety base, and much more (4:00-35:30).

Next, Florida head coach Tim Walton stops by to talk about working with Team USA at The World Games 2022, the journey to OKC last year, the career of Hannah Adams, bringing back three of the best offensive threats, Charla Echols and Team USA, the catcher position, Elizabeth Hightower and Lexie Delbrey, portal additions, the two freshmen, his scheduling philosophy, and much more (35:38-1:14:17).

Then, Mississippi State head coach Samantha Ricketts joins to discuss the run to Supers in 2022, the impact of Mia Davidson, returning production, Chloe Malau’ulu, the pitching staff, Aspen Wesley’s growth, the addition of Kiertsen Landers, incoming freshmen, her “Out of the Box Office” movie pick, and so much more (1:14:43-1:46:16).

*Note--there was one audio issue in a transition, so don't panic when there's a second or two of silence*

Finally, LSU head coach Beth Torina finishes off the day talking about main takeaways from last year, what was addressed this offseason, Shelbi Sunseri’s career, Danieca Coffey and Ciara Briggs, Taylor Pleasants and Team USA, the power of Georgia Clark, the pitching staff, potential breakout players, additions from the portal, replay in the SEC, and much more (1:46:23-2:12:08).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the third episode and tease Day 4 of Softball Media Days (2:12:13-2:18:11).

The Out of the Box Boys are ready to keep on rolling with the third year of Softball Media Days! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with more SEC head softball coaches about their teams. Let’s get started!

First, Tom and Gray preview Day 2 of Softball Media Days and talk a little bit about the upcoming conversation with Kentucky’s Rachel Lawson (0:00-4:13).

Then, Kentucky head coach Rachel Lawson leads off and discusses evaluations from last year, departing seniors, Kayla Kowalik and Erin Coffel, WHO’S PITCHING, breakout season contenders, transfer additions, the freshman class, Big Blue Boo, her “Out of the Box Office” pick, and much more (4:21-37:31).

Next, reigning SEC coach of the year and Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel stops by to talk about what make last year special, what has to happen to take that next step beyond Supers, the departing senior class, Mary Haff’s career, the return of Chenise Delce, Hannah Gammill’s time to shine, the highly-touted freshman class, adding key transfers again, and more (37:38-1:11:21).

After that, South Carolina head coach Bev Smith joins the show to go over the Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli, the point of emphasis this offseason after missing the tournament again, returners on the squad, the pitching staff, transfer acquisitions, Reagan Marchant and the other freshmen, the safety base, and more (1:11:45-1:37:36).

Finally, Missouri head coach Larissa Anderson swings by to discuss being elected NFCA president, the topsy-turvy 2022 season, the upcoming vote about coaching staffs, the departing seniors, Jenna Laird, adding Payton Jackson, hiring Jeff Cottrill, returning pitchers, scheduling philosophies, and so much more (1:37:50-2:06:48).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the second episode and tease Day 3 of Softball Media Days (2:06:55-2:11:27).

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to present the third year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it’s time to get it started!

First, Tom and Gray preview Softball Media Days and discuss what went into getting everything together while also revealing the full schedule for the event and previewing Day One (0:00-9:44).

Then, Georgia head coach Tony Baldwin leads off and discusses coaching at The World Games 2022 and rooming with Tim Walton, takeaways from last season, Sara Mosely’s improvements, other returners, experience in the circle, the addition of Shelby Walters, managing multiple arms, other portal acquisitions, the freshman class, the safety base, scheduling, his “Out of the Box Office” movie choice, and more (9:50-44:48).

Next, Tennessee head coach Karen Weekly stops by to talk about the vibe on Rocky Top, the 2022 season, lessons learned as the solo head coach, Erin Edmoundson’s impact in one year, the health of Ashley Rogers, the addition of Payton Gotshall, Kiki Milloy, Zaida Puni’s development, chemistry with newcomers, and much more (44:53-1:25:58).

Finally, Auburn head coach Mickey Dean swings by to discuss his team’s performance last season, the focus this offseason, the hefty number of returners, Denver Bryant’s rehab, Maddie Penta’s progression, Shelby Lowe’s health, additions out of the portal, the freshman class, finally playing Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and more (1:26:05-2:02:49).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the first episode and tease the second episode of Softball Media Days (2:02:54-2:07:18).