Good Morning, Softball America

<p>Hosted by Gray Robertson and Tara Henry, "Good Morning, Softball America" will serve as a national podcast looking at all the major storylines around the country. This show will travel coast-to-coast, league-to-league through the softball world and will feature detailed analysis, thorough discussion, and insightful interviews.</p>

The Mary Nutter Schedule Drops with Kirk Walker!

Tara Henry and Gray Robertson are back with more rule discussions and some softball news!First, the duo takes a look at the released schedule for the 2026 Mary Nutter as well as a few other storylines in softball. Then, Kirk Walker joins the show to discuss how things are put together for the event as well as his recent retirement from UCLA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

09-24
01:05:05

Medals, SEC Schedules, and 2027s

Tara Henry and Gray Robertson are back after a few weeks off!With Fall Ball approaching, your favorite duo gets together to look at some of the recent news and notes in softball. First, Tara tells the story of Team GB's success in Europe and what it took to get a medal. Then, the crew dives into the recently announced 2026 SEC schedule and which teams got the best and worst draws. Finally, Tara and Gray pour over some of the early major commitments from 2027s and the newest list of 2028s available on the website. Also, stay tuned...Gray is a man of his word and has some dancing on tap.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

09-17
53:32

The Rule Book Club, Episode Five: Misconduct

Tara Henry and Gray Robertson are back with another edition of the Rule Book Club!This week, download the NCAA Rule Book and read along about misconduct (pages 135-140) as Tara and Gray look at some of the more interesting lines, edits, and rules in this section.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

08-27
01:12:10

Seeding 1-32 and The Rule Book Club, Ep. Four: Strike Zones

Tara Henry and Gray Robertson are back! Before looking at the main topic of today's rule book episode, the duo discusses the official changes made for 2026 as well as the news that the NCAA Tournament will now be seeded 1-32.Then, make sure you download the NCAA Rule Book and read along about the strike zone (pages 93 and 108-109) as Tara and Gray look at what a proper zone should be, why things can be so inconsistent, and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

08-21
01:00:49

The Rule Book Club, Episode Three: Obstruction

Tara Henry and Gray Robertson are back! Today's the big one in the Rule Book Club series: Obstruction!Make sure you download the NCAA Rule Book and read along about obstruction (pages 76-80) as Tara, Gray, and umpire Marty Abezetian look at the minutiae of the rule, proposed changes, and more. Send in questions too!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

08-13
01:03:56

Cal Makes Moves and The Rule Book Club, Episode Two: Out of the Box

Tara Henry and Gray Robertson are back! Before diving into the rules, the duo looks at the massive head coaching hire made by California and a few other news and notes.Plus, Steve Singleton, the new head coach for Cal, joins the program to talk about taking the job, the support of his family, staff hires, and much more!Then, download the NCAA Softball Rule Book and join Tara and Gray for the second gathering of the Rule Book Club. This conversation will focus on the Out of the Box rule (pages 102-103) and look at why this rule has changed so much over the years, the proposed adjustments in 2026, and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

08-06
01:08:06

A Summer of Softball and The Rule Book Club, Episode One: Appendix G

Tara Henry and Gray Robertson are back! After traveling around the world watching, broadcasting, and coaching softball, the duo is ready to give their notes from a busy summer.Also, download the NCAA Softball Rule Book and join Tara and Gray for the first gathering of the Rule Book Club. This conversation will focus on Appendix G (pages 171-172) and what's reviewable, why certain things aren't, proposed changes to the Appendix, and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

08-06
01:40:53

Episode 2x27: The 2025 Season Finale with Special Guests!

Join Tara Henry and Gray Robertson as they wrap up the 2024 softball season and discuss Texas finally breaking through, the coaching carousel, portal mania, and more!Featuring Texas pitcher Teagan Kevan, AUSL's McKenzie Clark, and Texas assistant coach Steve Singleton!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

06-09
01:46:19

Episode 2x26: A Champion is Crowned

We have crowned the national champion in Oklahoma City!Join Gray Robertson and Tara Henry LIVE from OKC as they look back what went down in Game Three of the Championship Series.Send questions and comments during the show in the live chat!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

06-08
42:38

Episode 2x25: It All Comes Down to This

Two games down in the Championship Series, and it all comes down to Game Three!Join Gray Robertson, Tara Henry, and Grace Johnson LIVE from OKC as they look back at how Texas Tech evened the Championship Series with Texas.Send questions and comments during the show in the live chat!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

06-08
37:28

Episode 2x24: Softball Rules!

Game One is in the books, and it was memorable for plenty of rule reasons.Join Gray Robertson, Tara Henry, and Grace Johnson LIVE from OKC as they look back at Texas-Texas Tech Game One and the craziness that ensued in the 2-1 victory for the Longhorns.Send questions and comments during the show in the live chat!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

06-08
55:21

Episode 2x23: Ready for the Champ Series

Game One of the Championship Series is tonight. Time to get you ready for it!Join Gray Robertson and Nicole Mendes LIVE from OKC as they look back at the Semifinal madness and preview Game One between Texas and Texas Tech in the Championship Series.Send questions and comments during the show in the live chat!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

06-08
32:10

Episode 2x22: The Story of Appendix G and Semifinal Monday

Semifinal Monday is here at the WCWS!Join Gray Robertson and Tara Henry LIVE from OKC as they preview the two semifinal games that will determine who plays in the Championship Series! Plus, the GMSA gang looks at the CRAZINESS from Survival Sunday, including the bizarre review controversy in UCLA-Tennessee.Send questions and comments during the show in the live chat!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

06-08
39:17

Episode 2x21: Survival Sunday in OKC

Survival Sunday has arrived at the WCWS!Join Gray Robertson and Tara Henry LIVE from OKC as they preview the two elimination games that will determine the final spots in the semifinals!Send questions and comments during the show in the live chat!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

06-08
42:01

Episode 2x20: IT'S ABC DAY!

Winner's Bracket Saturday is here at the WCWS!Join Gray Robertson and Nicole Mendes LIVE from OKC as they preview Oklahoma-Texas (ON ABC!!!) and UCLA-Texas Tech and look back at the two Friday elimination games.Send questions and comments during the show in the live chat!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

06-08
31:37

Episode 2x19: LIVE from Chicken N Pickle OKC

It's time to pickle!Join Tara Henry, Gray Robertson, Nicole Mendes, and more softball friends as Good Morning, Softball America goes LIVE from Chicken N Pickle in Oklahoma City!Come out and watch the show in-person, and maybe even play a little pickleball with the gang ahead of Friday's elimination games!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

05-30
43:09

Episode 2x18: Happy WCWS Opening Day!

The first day of the WCWS is here!Join Gray Robertson and Tara Henry LIVE from OKC as they discuss all four games that will open up the 2025 WCWS. Oh, and stay tuned for a special announcement about tomorrow's show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

05-30
30:22

Episode 2x17: The WCWS is Set

It's almost time to head to OKC!Join Gray Robertson and Tara Henry as they dissect what happened in Supers, what to make of the Thursday matchups at the WCWS, and some of the other major softball storylines.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

05-26
01:14:45

Episode 2x16: History in Regionals and Feeling Super

Regionals are done, and it's time to talk about the NCAA Tournament!Join Gray Robertson and Tara Henry as they dissect the stunning upsets, the best performances, the upcoming Supers matchups, and more!Plus, Amanda Scarborough and Michele Smith join the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

05-26
01:22:13

Episode 2x15: The 2025 Bracket Reaction Show

The NCAA Tournament field is set, and it's time to talk about it!Join Gray Robertson and Tara Henry as they dissect the bracket and look at the surprise inclusions, the shocking snubs, the most dangerous regionals, and much more.Plus, Gray and Tara chat with plenty of players and coaches from around the country! Stay tuned to see who will be jumping on the show!Guest List:-Tori Tyson, Howard-Kat Rodriguez, North Carolina-Lindsay Fico, Mercer-Koko Wooley, Texas A&M-Chelsea Spencer, California-Gerry Glasco, Texas Tech-Jordan Woolery, UCLA-Macey Cintron, Clemson-Maya Johnson, Belmont-Devyn Netz, ArizonaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

05-13
02:03:37

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