Bleav in Softball

Jenna is joined by Tennessee ace, consensus All American, 2X SEC Pitcher of the Year, USA WNT member, and world record holder for fastest pitch thrown, Karlyn Pickens! They talk about what it’ll take to break 80mph in the circle, the responsibility of being the ace, her Lady Vol loyalty, why she never gets tired of Rocky Top, representing Team USA for the first time, her first-of-its-kind AUSL NIL deal, playing pro next, looking up to Jennie Finch, repping for the tall girls, growing up a 3 sport athlete, her message to young girls, and more. 00:00:00-00:10:45 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:10:45-00:54:34 Interview 00:54:34-00:55:51 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by senior Oregon ace, All American, Big Ten champion and all conference honoree, Lyndsey Grein! They talk about last year’s postseason run to the program’s first WCWS since 2018, what’s clicked in the circle, how she flips the competitive switch on and off, why the Ducks fly together, playing for Missy Lombardi, the Big Ten, growing up in a military family, playing in multiple regions around the country, Eugene’s elite Nike gear, and more. 00:00:00-00:08:17 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:08:17-00:59:14 Interview 00:59:14-01:00:40 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by current UC Santa Barbara head coach, Texas A&M leader for 26 seasons, NFCA and Utah Hall of Famer, and 7X conference Coach of the Year, Jo Evans! They talk about her 40 year career, taking 4 different programs to the NCAA tournament, all she’s learned at mid-majors and in power conferences, evolving her definition of success, staying hungry, making history with the Gauchos, living in 805 paradise, connecting with players, and more. 00:00:00-00:09:00 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:09:00-00:58:06 Interview 00:58:06-00:59:35 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The season 6 finale is here! Jenna looks back and highlights the greatest hits from the Safe or Out segment, where each guest gives their hot takes on all things softball - from bat flips and the transfer portal, to rules, strategy, recruiting, culture, gear, and more. Plus, she breaks down the 2025 softball year in review and brings it home with some final thoughts. 00:00:00-00:14:48 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:14:48-01:12:14 Safe or Out Highlights 01:12:14-01:13:30 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by current Volts infielder, 2016 USA Softball National POY, Michigan Sports Hall of Famer, 3X Big Ten POY, and the first 4X All American in Michigan program history, Sierra Romero! They talk about AUSL’s inaugural season, playing in multiple pro leagues, making history, coming from a family of athletes, playing with and against sister Sydney, being the eldest daughter, inspiration from her late father, what she learned from Michigan and Hutch, and more. 00:00:00-00:10:55 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:10:55-01:00:43 Interview 01:00:43-01:01:51 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by the leader of the OC Batbusters travel ball organization, founding member of Alliance Fastpitch, and owner of Sports Training Complex, Mike Stith! They talk about his 30+ year coaching journey, building one of the best and oldest clubs in the country, what separates All Americans he coached (like Amanda Lorenz, Tiare Jennings, and more), establishing the Alliance, winning a pro championship, listening to players, what makes coaching worth it, and more. 00:00:00-00:11:20 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:11:20-01:07:53 Interview 01:07:53-01:09:31 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by Florida Vibe pro, Team USA alum, World Games gold medalist, All American and 3X All SEC honoree at LSU, and the Tigers’ newest assistant coach, Taylor Pleasants! They talk about why she keeps answering the call from Baton Rouge, what she’s learned from Beth Torina, getting into coaching, her pro experience, what fires her up more - defense or offense, why repping the US is a family affair, what young Taylor would think, keeping the vibes Pleasant, and more. 00:00:00-00:07:48 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:07:48-00:50:35 Interview 00:50:35-00:51:41 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by new retiree, New York Rise pro, 3X Horizon League champion, and one of the most decorated players in University of Illinois Chicago history, Kayla Wedl! They talk about reflections from her career, being a Midwest kid chasing her dreams, her recruiting journey, local pride, how her mid-major experience set her up for life, shooting her shot, playing in multiple pro leagues starting with open tryouts, retirement, leading with grit, grace, and gratitude, and more. 00:00:00-00:09:08 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:09:08-00:45:40 Interview 00:45:40-00:47:00 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited Softball League reporter and sports broadcaster, Savanna Collins! They talk about the first ever AUSL championship, key takeaways from the inaugural season, insight into the Talons, Bandits, Volts and Blaze, being part of AU since its launch, the growth of pro softball, her career path into sports media, elevating women’s sports, why softball stands out, leadership, legends and MLB investment, why relationships matter, and more. 00:00:00-00:07:05 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:07:05-01:03:16 Interview 01:03:16-01:04:30 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by longtime pro, current AUSL Talons infielder, USA softball veteran, Olympic silver medalist, and 2X All American at Washington, Ali Aguilar! They talk about the inaugural AUSL season, getting drafted (again!), prepping for the champ series, her pro career across several leagues, what she learned from the Tokyo Olympics, how UW shaped her, inspiring youth, what keeps her grounded, breaking news announcing her retirement, and more. 00:00:00-00:05:17 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:05:17-00:44:48 Interview 00:44:48-00:45:56 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by Atlanta Smoke pro rookie, Tennessee All American, SEC champion, Lady Vols all-time home run leader, 2X Academic All American, and previous Team USA member, Kiki Milloy! They talk about being back on the field this summer as a pro, how her time in Knoxville shaped her, playing for the Weeklys, her educational path and career pursuits, growing up with athletic parents and sisters in softball, why community service is important to her, and more. 00:00:00-00:05:35 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:05:35-00:57:24 Interview 00:57:24-00:58:35 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by All American two-way player, Rawlings Gold Glove winner, Big 12 Player of the Year, new Arizona alum, and AUSL Bandits rookie, Devyn Netz! They talk about her 5 years as a Wildcat, playing in both the Mike Candrea and Caitlin Lowe eras, earning the golden ticket, her path to pro ball, her outlook on pitching and hitting, learning through injury, loyalty, competing with her brothers in childhood (and Tucson), her love of country music, and more. 00:00:00-00:04:49 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:04:49-00:46:52 Interview 00:46:52-00:48:04 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by All American infielder, single season RBI record holder at North Carolina, Pitt alum, Colombian national team member, and Orlando Monarchs rookie, Kat Rodriguez! They talk about finishing her college career as a Tar Heel, leading the nation in RBIs in the regular season, extending her career at the pro level this summer, studying engineering in undergrad at Pitt, international softball, being proud of her heritage, Latina representation in sport, and more. 00:00:00-00:04:43 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:04:43-00:51:29 Interview 00:51:29-00:52:31 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by All American outfielder, 2025 NCAA Elite 90 winner, recent Florida alum, and new member of the AUSL Blaze, Korbe Otis! They talk about her journey as a Gator, dreams becoming reality, going straight from the WCWS in OKC to the pro league, emotions behind receiving the golden ticket, reliving the AUSL college draft, her academic achievements and medical school aspirations, not taking no for an answer, her Elvis Presley theme, and more. 00:00:00-00:11:55 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:11:55-00:38:52 Interview 00:38:52-00:40:08 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna and NFCA CEO and Hall of Famer, former college coach, ESPN analyst, and Iowa alum, Carol Bruggeman, finish their conversation. In part 2, they talk about leadership and teamwork, what actually makes a good coach and player, how to balance gratitude with pushing for more, why the best is yet to come for our sport, takes on coaches getting thrown out, the transfer portal, bat flips, and more. 00:00:00-00:05:39 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:05:39-00:35:27 Interview 00:35:27-00:36:27 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by NFCA CEO and Hall of Famer, longtime college coach, speaker, ESPN analyst, and All Big Ten player at Iowa, Carol Bruggeman! In part 1, they talk about her coaching experience from working under the GOAT Carol Hutchins to founding the Purdue program and helping build Louisville, growing the game with the NFCA, leadership, her broadcasting career, Mayhem, using her multifaceted experience to shape the future of the game, and more. 00:00:00-00:06:46 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:06:46-00:39:52 Interview 00:39:52-00:40:59 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by Clemson senior, All American infielder, and ACC tournament champion, Maddie Moore! They talk about building a new program, her evolution from hitting .190 as a freshman to becoming an All American, being the Tigers’ stolen base leader, defense vs offense, Senior Day and her last season, why moving across the country was the “scariest and best decision”, both playing for Head Coach John Rittman, and more ahead of Regionals. 00:00:00-00:06:48 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:06:48-00:53:43 Interview 00:53:43-00:54:52 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by USA Olympic gold medalist, NPF champion, 4X All American, 3X Big West champion and POY, Cal State Fullerton HOF inductee and Player Development Assistant, Jenny Topping! They talk about being on the Real Dream Team for Athens 2004, the evolution of the game from then to now, lefty catcher love, being part of one of the most successful mid-major programs, motivating players authentically, creating magical moments, and more. 00:00:00-00:05:12 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:05:12-00:56:30 Interview 00:56:30-00:57:58 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna is joined by Virginia Head Coach and Biola University alum and All American, Joanna Hardin! They talk about the rise of Virginia Softball, reaching 200 career wins and nearly a decade with the Hoos, developing through hard times, how her playing days and coaching at multiple levels shaped her, when the small things become the big things, why faith is a beautiful thing, the unique history on campus in Charlottesville, the ACC, Jenna’s visit to UVA, and more. 00:00:00-00:05:42 Intro/Covering Our Bases 00:05:42-00:46:17 Interview 00:46:17-00:47:32 Bring It Home/Outro IG: @bleavinsoftball X: @BleavInSoftball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenna catches up with Andrew Luck who threw out the first pitch for Stanford vs. Cal. Known as the Big Swing, the event set a new NCAA softball record with 13,207 attendees in Stanford Stadium, the home of Stanford Football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.