The D1Softball Podcast

Jenna Becerra is joined by Eric Lopez, co-host of the In The Circle podcast, bracketologist, and D1Softball contributor, to discuss the new top 25 featuring a new No. 1 and no more undefeated teams, where things would stand if we had to make a bracket today, how the RPI and DSR data factor in, mid-major rankings, and more. 

Jenna and Eric also chat with Texas junior and reigning national champion, Katie Stewart. Katie talks about the Longhorns' historic win streak, her growth from freshman year to now, the SEC, and how the team is preparing for another run to OKC, as well as playing multiple positions, what it's like to hit off Head Coach Mike White, how it felt to hit a homerun off her sister Danielle from NIU, and more. 

In the week 7 recap, Jenna and Eric cover the Tennessee/Florida series in Gainesville, Eric's takeaways from calling the Texas Tech/UCF series and seeing Nija Canady and Kaitlyn Terry in person, what happened with Stanford and Anna Brewer in Chapel Hill, Washington's best conference start in program history, and important callouts from around the country from Jo Evans' milestone win to Maya Johnson's dominance and Georgia's defense. Plus, their Plays of the Week, the Win and Whiff of the Week, and what to watch in week 8.

Top 25: 2:05

Fan Questions: 5:24

Interview with Katie Stewart: 20:01

Week 7 Recap: 50:20

Plays of the Week: 1:23:25

Win and Whiff of the Week: 1:27:47

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Jenna Becerra is joined by D1 Softball Associate Editor, Justin McLeod, to discuss movement in the top 25 and recap week 6 action, including big matchups in the SEC, upsets in the ACC, statements in the Big 12, and impressive showings in the Big Ten and Sun Belt, as teams look for momentum in conference play. Plus, they highlight the Plays, Win and Whiff of the Week.

Jenna and Justin are also joined by Nebraska pitcher Alexis Jensen! They discuss her transition to college as a freshman, the pitching staff's bond, the best advice she's received from Jordy Frahm (Bahl) and her teammates, her love for the game and being a two-way player, and the root of her infectious energy. She also shares her pride in being a Husker representing her home state, why she rocks the #99 jersey, why she loves going to practice, playing for Rhonda Revelle, kicking off B1G play, insight into her pre-game meals, and a whole lot of food analogies. 

Top 25: 1:48-6:16

Fan Questions: 6:16-19:27

Interview with Alexis Jensen: 19:27-48:25

Week 6 Recap: 48:25-1:19:36

Plays of the Week: 1:19:36-1:23:30

Win and Whiff of the Week: 1:23:30-1:30:14

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This week, host Jenna Becerra is joined by D1Softball Senior Writer Rhiannon Potkey to talk all things college softball. They dive into the top 25 polls and recap week 5 action, including OU's record-setting homerun pace, Utah's big sweep over ASU, takeaways from some key SEC series, and an underrated UNC/UVA matchup in the ACC, along with some more road victories, upsets, and mid-major highlights from the past week. Plus, upcoming series they're looking forward to. From March Madness to Mayhem, could UCLA's Megan Grant be part of two Big Ten championship teams on the basketball court AND the softball field?

Jenna and Rhiannon are also joined by Oklahoma freshman and national homerun leader, Kendall Wells, to discuss the Sooners' record offensive numbers, where the power to hit 300ft bombs comes from, how JT Gasso approaches their hitting mentality, why upperclassman leadership strengthens the OU locker room, the emotions of wearing the Crimson and Cream for the first time, how she picked the #1 jersey, playing at Love's Field, entering her first season in the SEC, playing for Patty Gasso, and more.

Top 25: 2:03 

Fan Questions: 7:48

Week 5 Recap: 16:42

Interview with Kendall Wells: 54:00

Plays of the Week: 1:14:34

Win and Whiff of the Week: 1:21:38

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Jenna Becerra is joined by D1 Softball Associate Editor, Justin McLeod, to discuss Week 4 action, call out teams making moves as conference play approaches, answer fan questions, break down how the D1Softball Top 25 and Mid Major rankings are calculated, highlight weekly national award winners, dive into Justin's softball bingo card, and more.

Jenna and Justin are also joined by Arkansas outfielder Dakota Kennedy! They chat about how seamless it's been transferring into the program in Fayetteville, the team's great offensive start this season, their mindset going into SEC play, Head Coach Courtney Deifel's leadership style, and having big goals this year. The Gold Glove winner also talks about her love of defense, what she's learned most throughout her career, her post graduation plans with multiple degrees, and a glimpse into life outside of softball.

Plus, Jenna and Justin share their Plays of the Week along with the Win and Whiff of the Week.

Top 25: 1:36 

Fan Questions: 4:39 

Week 4 Recap: 18:50 

Interview with Dakota Kennedy: 39:52 

Plays of the Week: 1:06:48 

Win and Whiff of the Week: 1:11:19

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Jenna Becerra is joined by Eric Lopez, host of the In The Circle podcast (@InTheCircleSB), bracketologist, and D1Softball contributor, as guest co-host for this week's episode. Jenna and Eric discuss this week's Top 25 poll and answer fan questions, recap the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic and Jenna's onsite coverage, and break down action cross the country from Long Beach State upsetting Oklahoma, to Bruin Magic, Team Japan's collegiate tour, Virginia Tech's rise, and teams to watch. They also share their Plays of the Week along with their Win and Whiff of the Week. 

Jenna and Eric are also joined by Virginia Tech two-way player Emma Mazzarone. They chat about leadership and being the "next one up" after Emma Lemley's graduation, what makes the Hokies so special on the road, the daily grind in the bullpen, mental strength, and expectations for the team this season. Emma also shares that she originally committed to VA Tech as a hitter, and how a pitching performance in a recruiting showcase led to Head Coach Pete D'Amour asking her to throw. Plus, how Emma the Hitter would fare in an at bat against Emma the Pitcher.

Top 25: 3:53

Fan Questions: 10:15

Week 3 Recap: 18:49

Interview with  Emma Mazzarone: 44:46

Plays of the Week: 1:09:34

Win and Whiff of the Week: 1:15:47

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Jenna Becerra is joined by D1Softball Senior Writer, Rhiannon Potkey, as guest co-host for this week's episode. Jenna and Rhiannon talk about the new top 25 poll, all the action from the Shriner's Children's Clearwater Invitational and around the country, including a crazy amount of runs scored in Norman to an incredible upset in Tucson and a fun family affair in Austin.

They are also joined by Erin Nuwer, Tennessee pitcher and D1Softball's Clearwater Invitational MVP, to chat about what has clicked early for the #1 Lady Vols, Head Coach Karen Weekly's message to the team, relationships in and out of the bullpen, Rocky Top, goals and expectations for this season, how her upbringing helped her develop on the road to Knoxville, and more. 

Plus, Jenna and Rhiannon share their Plays of the Week along with the Win and Whiff of the Week.

Top 25: 6:10

Fan Questions: 12:52

Week 2 Recap: 21:17

Interview with Erin Nuwer: 47:59

Plays of the Week: 1:08:21

Win and Whiff of the Week: 1:14:11

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In our 2026 Season is underway and after opening weekend Jenna Becerra is joined by D1 Softball’s Associate Editor, Justin McLeod to talk about some of the amazing softball that took place. From upsets to almost upsets the start of the 2026 NCAA Softball season provided some amazing games across the nation. Some early season movement in the polls is explained as well as preview some huge tournaments coming up this weekend

Jenna and Justin bring you their Plays of the Week along with the Win and Whiff of the Week and Jenna and Justin chat with Belmont Bruins’ Pitcher Maya Johnson, current MVC Pitcher and Scholar Athlete of the year, to talk about the first full week of the season. Maya talks about what motivates her as well as reaching the 800 strikeout mark for her career and the season opening perfect game vs Missouri State and ending the weekend with a win over #20 Georgia. Maya, a registered nurse, also shares how her off the field health treatment for Lupus has built a stronger bond with her teammates.

2:01: Top 25

5:41: Fan Questions

17:50: Week 1 Recap

37:09: Interview with Maya Johnson

1:02:00: Plays of the Week

 1:06:51: Win and Whiff of the Week

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In our 2026 debut, Jenna Becerra is joined by D1 Softball’s Associate Editor, Justin McLeod, to preview the 2026 season, including the Preseason Top 25, must-see matchups across preseason tournaments, year two after conference realignment, and an early look at some of the favorites to make it to OKC for the Women’s College World Series. Plus, Jenna covers what you can expect from the show this season.

Jenna and Justin also chat with Anna Nickel, Sr. Marketing Manager at GameChanger, to talk about opening weekend's NFCA Leadoff Classic, which will feature 18 teams from 10 different conferences with GameChanger providing free coverage from Clearwater along with five games televised on MLB Network.

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It's the season finale! 

Amanda and Jenna talk about the final top 25 poll, recap the WCWS from the biggest moments to what stood out for every team, check in on the start of AUSL, and more. 

Special guest Joley Mitchell also joins the show to talk about winning the first national championship in program history, the inside scoop on all things Longhorns, her personal journey to get here, and more. 

Plus, the last Plays, Win, and Whiff of the Week!

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All eyes are on OKC!

This week, Amanda and Jenna recap every Super Regional from the game three nail biters to the dominant undefeated showings. They also preview the WCWS, featuring new faces Ole Miss and Texas Tech, veterans Oklahoma and UCLA, regulars Texas and Florida, and the return of Tennessee and Oregon.

Special guest and the Rebels' two-way star Aliyah Binford joins the show to talk about making the first World Series appearance in program history, being the only unseeded team in OKC, "upsets", and more.

Plus, the Plays, Win, and Whiff of the Week!

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