Out of the Box

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to wrap up the sixth year of Softball Media Days! 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 for the epic finale!First, Tom and Gray preview Day Six of the event that features Alabama, Oklahoma, and the Fall Ball Special (0:00-4:00).Then, Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy leads off and discusses the biggest offseason focus for the coaching staff, portal additions, infield position battles, the rise of Salen Hawkins, the Abby Duchscherer basketball story, Audrey Vandagriff and a loaded outfield, Jocelyn Briski’s keys, the two freshmen pitchers, finishing games in 2026, a neutral site SEC Tournament, and much more (4:09-1:27:26).Next, Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso stops by to talk about the mindset of the program going into 2026, bringing back so much offensive production, Ella Parker’s continued development, Kasidi Pickering, position battles between lots of talented players, pitching portal additions, the monster freshmen class, the non-conference schedule, coaching Team USA, the Oklahoma culture, rule changes, emergency contacts, and more (1:27:36-2:12:03).Finally, Tom and Gray gather together for the Fall Ball Special that features Alabama’s Fall Ball Stats and lineup analysis, a mailbag that covers plenty of topics (including the lineup they’d craft of SEC radio personalities), and some way-too-early SEC Top Five lists (2:12:14-3:03:15To close the show, the guys discuss a few topics from the sports world that pertain to softball and drop some thank you mentions to the SIDs, coaches, and listeners who made this event such a success (3:03:25-3:20:45).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to continue the sixth year of Softball Media Days! 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 for the penultimate episode!First, Tom and Gray preview Day Five of the event that features Texas, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M (0:00-3:09).Then, Texas head coach Mike White leads off and discusses the affect winning the title has had on the program, Teagan Kavan, the rest of the pitching staff, Reese Atwood’s senior year, impressive returners, the return of Vivi Martinez, portal additions, hiring Ehren Earleywine, the Texas culture, a neutral site SEC Tournament, and much more (3:18-34:22).Next, Ole Miss head coach Jamie Trachsel stops by to talk about the journey of reaching the WCWS, the rise of Persy Llamas, transfer additions, managing a pitching staff with no returning innings, incoming freshmen, hiring Eri Yamada, the revenue-sharing era, rule changes, and more (34:33-1:18:01).Finally, Texas A&M head coach Trisha Ford joins to discuss balancing a great year with a disappointing ending, the offseason reaction to losing in Regionals, the weaponry of Mya Perez, KK Dement’s excellent season, returners primed for success, the pitching staff, adding Taylor Pannell, the non-conference schedule, emergency contacts, and much more (1:18:11-2:07:11).To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the episode and tease Day Six of Softball Media Days (2:07:21-2:12:35).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to continue the sixth year of Softball Media Days! 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 keep it rolling!First, Tom and Gray preview Day Four of the event that features Georgia, Missouri, and Fresno State (0:00-5:16).Then, Georgia head coach Tony Baldwin leads off and discusses the bringing back lots of offensive production, returners primed to make a jump, position player transfer additions, Randi Roelling, adding Addisen Fisher, incoming freshmen, the Georgia culture, emergency contacts, and much more (5:26-48:40).Next, Missouri head coach Larissa Anderson stops by to talk about evaluations after missing the tournament last year, the lesson from Julia Crenshaw’s story, Abby Hay’s offseason, the return of Cierra Harrison and Marissa McCann, the pitching staff behind those two arms, non-conference scheduling, the revenue-sharing era, rule changes, and more (48:51-1:30:10).Finally, it’s the Mystery 16th Team! Fresno State head coach Charlotte Morgan joins to discuss what made her say yes to the job, the history of the program, Coach Murphy’s impact on her coaching style, putting together the staff, utilizing the portal in her first year, moving to the Pac-12 soon, and much more (1:30:22-2:06:46).To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the episode and tease Day Five of Softball Media Days (2:06:57-2:14:27).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to continue the sixth year of Softball Media Days! 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 keep it rolling!First, Tom and Gray preview Day Three of the event that features South Carolina and Florida (0:00-3:44).Then, South Carolina head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard leads off and discusses how last season has set up the program for the future, Quincee Lilio's return, the pitching staff in 2026, bringing in a bunch of transfer portal additions, a neutral site SEC Tournament, pregame habits, and much more (3:55-1:03:04).Finally, Florida head coach Tim Walton returns to talk about last year's trip to OKC, Taylor Shumaker's return, Jocelyn Erickson's improvements, an incredibly talented outfield, portal additions, Keagan Rothrock's status, pitching behind Rothrock in the circle, the Florida culture, rule changes, and much more (1:03:19-2:06:26).To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the episode and tease Day Four of Softball Media Days (2:06:35-2:10:44).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to continue the sixth year of Softball Media Days! 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 keep it rolling!First, Tom and Gray preview Day Two of the event that features LSU, Auburn, and Mississippi State (0:00-4:28).Then, LSU head coach Beth Torina leads off and discusses the conversations within the program after Regionals, Danieca Coffey’s legacy, Tori Edwards, experienced portal additions, the development of Jayden Heavener, the versatile pitching staff, managing the revenue sharing era, rule changes, and much more (4:38-38:26).Next, Auburn co-head coaches Chris and Kate Malveaux stop by to talk about lessons from year one, AnnaLea Adams, the impact of portal additions, Kylie Shaw, SJ Geurin’s role in 2026, the addition of Ella Harrison, scheduling tough in the non-con, the Auburn culture, and more (38:40-1:28:30).Finally, Mississippi State head coach Samantha Ricketts returns to discuss takeaways from 2025, watching Bulldogs in the AUSL, Nadia Barbary’s potential in 2026, Morgan Stiles, breakout offensive candidates, a different pitching plan with a big staff, transfer additions, a neutral site SEC Tournament, and much more (1:28:40-2:07:36).To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the episode and tease Day Three of Softball Media Days (2:07:45-2:11:56).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to present the sixth 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 (0:00-10:47).Then, Tennessee head coach Karen Weekly leads off and discusses evaluations of last year, the return of Karlyn Pickens, Sage Mardjetko’s importance, replacing all the RBIs, portal additions, the non-conference schedule, program culture, rule changes and much more (11:08-48:39).Next, Kentucky head coach Rachel Lawson stops by to talk about what she learned about her program in 2025, Peyton Plotts, the pitching staff, additions in the circle, hosting the SEC Tournament, the new revenue sharing era, emergency contacts, and more (48:54-1:34:12).Finally, Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel returns to discuss what needs to happen to get over the Supers hump, the impact of Bri Ellis on the program, Ella McDowell’s return, Reagan Johnson’s potency, bringing in two key portal hitters, returning the whole pitching staff, a neutral site SEC Tournament, and much more (1:34:22-2:14:11).To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the first episode and tease the second episode of Softball Media Days (2:14:25-2:18:13).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time to finish revealing the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2025 as voted by our committee!Taking the Number One spot, it’s the 3rd, 7th, and 8th Innings of Game Three against Oklahoma. Before that, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss two topics—the Tide’s sweep in the Golden Mic Awards and the recently announced 2026 conference schedule for Alabama. Then, the guys dig into what made that third game in Tuscaloosa against Oklahoma the easy number one choice in the countdown (0:00-25:39).Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 3rd, 7th, and 8th Innings, featuring execution from Kali Heivilin, a key defensive play from Abby Duchscherer, Audrey Vandagriff’s walk-off, and the postgame wrap-up (25:55-1:27:23).Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up, look at what’s coming up soon on the feed, and even dig into an impromptu version of “Off the Wall” that looks at a couple crazy comments from the summer (1:27:31-1:46:25).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time to continue revealing the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2025 as voted by our committee!Taking the Number Two spot, it’s the 5th, 6th, and 7th Innings of the Tuscaloosa Regional Final against Virginia Tech. Before that, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss the importance of celebrating postseason success as well as the constant excitement in matchups between the Tide and Hokies (0:00-5:09).NOTE: Next week, during the release of Number One, Tom and Gray will dive in to some personal news from the last few weeks as well as some scheduling tidbits for 2026. Don't miss it!Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 5th, 6th, and 7th Innings, featuring clutch hitting from Lauren Johnson, a huge defensive play from Abby Duchscherer, a remarkable relief effort from Jocelyn Briski, and the postgame wrap-up (5:21-1:20:10).Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked at the top of the list (1:20:19-1:29:28).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time to continue revealing the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2025 as voted by our committee!Taking the Number Three spot, it’s the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 7th Innings of Game Two against Oklahoma. Before that, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss how this might be the best overall game Alabama played in 2025 and why it showed so much about the mettle of the program (0:00-3:00).Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 7th Innings, featuring clutch pitching by Jocelyn Briski, big hits from Kali Heivilin and Abby Duchscherer, and the postgame wrap-up (3:21-1:17:25).Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked second (1:17:35-1:20:55).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time to continue revealing the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2025 as voted by our committee!Taking the Number Four spot, it’s the 2nd, 3rd, and 7th Innings vs. Auburn in the SEC Tournament. Before that, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss what made this game so memorable. Also—vote for Tom, Gray, Kaylee Tow, Jenna Johnson, and plenty more from Alabama in the 2025 Golden Mic Awards using the link below (0:00-4:32).Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 2nd, 3rd, and 7th Innings, featuring some stellar plays from Salen Hawkins, clutch pitching from Jocelyn Briski, and the postgame wrap-up (4:47-1:05:28).Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up, look at an Off the Wall comment, and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked third (1:05:36-1:12:52).GOLDEN MICS VOTING: https://d1softball.com/2025goldenmicawards/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time to reveal the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2025 as voted by our committee!Taking the Number Five spot, it’s the 1st and 7th Innings of Game One at Florida. Before that though, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss some of the things that have happened since the last episode of the podcast, including Texas Tech’s offseason, major SEC portal moves, coaching changes, the new seeding policy, the Talons winning the AUSL, Alabama’s additions, and plenty more (0:00-40:14).Then, the guys share a few “honorable mentions” and cover some details about that game against Florida (40:23-49:31).Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 1st and 7th innings, featuring Alabama’s impressive start and gritty finish (49:44-1:35:57).Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked fourth (1:36:05-1:39:40).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Season Seven Finale is here! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more! WARNING: It’s a long episode, but it’s meant to last the whole offseason. Would you care if five hour-long episodes dropped on five separate days in a week? Probably not. So, enjoy the five segments in one episode that will last you three months! Here's your trip around the bases:At the Plate (0:00-52:18): Tom and Gray discuss the craziest Women’s College World Series yet and break down some of the wildest games, craziest finishes, and the issues that arose with various rule implementations and replay reviews. Then, the guys offer one final review of the Good, Meh, and Bad for the 2025 Alabama softball season and look ahead to the immense potential of Team 30 in 2026.Advancing to First (52:27-1:31:25): Tom and Gray go over the major portal entries and then zoom through the SEC roster-by-roster and look at who’s leaving, who’s coming back, and what the early outlook is for the conference next season.Stealing Second (1:31:34-2:39:54): Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy returns to the show for his yearly finale conversation and talks about evaluations of 2025, Kali Heivilin’s growth, the senior class, improved offensive numbers, Audrey Vandagriff’s freshman year, Salen Hawkins, the group of rising seniors, Jocelyn Briski’s next step, the talented incoming freshmen, the rules change year, ramifications of the House settlement, the AUSL coming to Rhoads, 2026 schedule hints, and plenty more.Rounding Third (2:40:01-3:08:57): It’s time for “Off the Wall” to get its own segment! This week, Gray goes over some of the crazy things said after Supers and Tom dives into a few rants about gatekeeping and the need to relax.Heading Home (3:09:06-3:32:29): To close the show, it’s time for some awards! First, Tom and Gray announce the winners for the 2025 “Tom’s Hungry” podium. Then, the 2025 All-Name Team is revealed with a brand new MVP. Finally, the guys explain some of the upcoming summer programing and leave a few final thoughts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Surprise! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back for a shortened, differently-formatted episode ahead of the WCWS. Here's what’s on the schedule:   First, Tom and Gray dive into what happened in the Norman Super Regional after Alabama got Oklahoma’d. The guys look at what the Tide did wrong, what the Sooners did right, Kali Heivilin’s great weekend, Love’s Field, the text Gray received, and plenty more about the experience in Norman (0:00-21:58).Next, Tom and Gray pick all the games from the first three days of the WCWS and provide a little analysis of the Supers that got those teams to OKC (22:06-47:43).After that, listen to the emotional audio from the postgame show on the final CTSN radio broadcast of the season as the guys honor the five seniors from Team 29 and highlight their accomplishments on and off the field (48:00-1:03:26).Finally, Tom and Gray close the show with a tour around Norman through “Tom’s Hungry” as well as a tease ahead of the upcoming Season Seven finale (1:03:36-1:24:11)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Regionals are done and it’s time to get ready for Supers! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-28:46): Tom and Gray go through the good, meh, and bad from Alabama’s undefeated weekend in the Tuscaloosa Regional, including the incredible defense, Kali Heivilin’s homer, crucial pitching, the DP question, and more. Then, the guys preview a monster Super Regional matchup against Oklahoma in Norman.Advancing to First (28:55-53:53): The guys review the left side of the bracket, including the stunner in College Station, Oregon’s perseverance, Florida State’s resilience, stickiness in Lubbock, a statement in Tucson, and more.Stealing Second (54:01-1:37:55): Long-time friend of the pod and softball analyst Jen Schroeder joins the show to look at the right side of the bracket with Tom and Gray and discuss questions from the Durham Regional, the reawakening of Texas, Tennessee’s victories, the chaos in Baton Rouge, Alabama’s run in Tuscaloosa, Oklahoma’s sweep in Norman, and a few future Super Regionals.Rounding Third (1:38:04-1:57:11): Tom and Gray make predictions for every single Super Regional.Heading Home (1:57:21-2:24:15): To close the show, the guys present an in-depth “Off the Wall” that addresses the day the portal opens, the complaining about ESPN+, doom and gloom, moving the goalposts, and plenty more.Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/. Also, don’t forget the Varsity app! Download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/varsity-network/id1574519982Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The bracket is out, the NCAA Tournament is here, and the podcast is all set for the most wonderful time of the year! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-29:30): Tom and Gray take a look at the bracket and discuss some of the new criteria used for the Top 16 seeds and the inconsistencies seeding threes and fours in a few regionals. Then, the guys dive into the Tuscaloosa Regional featuring Alabama, Virginia Tech, Belmont, and Jackson State.Advancing to First (29:38-45:36): The guys do a deep dive into the left side of the bracket, including regionals in College Station, Eugene, Los Angeles, Columbia, Tallahassee, Lubbock, Tucson, and Fayetteville.Stealing Second (45:45-1:05:41): The guys flip to the right side of the bracket and discuss the regionals in Gainesville, Durham, Clemson, Austin, Knoxville, Baton Rouge, Tuscaloosa, and Norman.Rounding Third (1:05:49-1:41:09): Tom and Gray make predictions for every Regional, potential Super Regional, and discuss their initial eight choices for the 2025 WCWS.Heading Home (1:41:18-2:26:54): To close the show, the guys present an in-depth “Off the Wall” that addresses “the casuals,” seeding conspiracy theories, social media pitching coaches, and more. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” makes a triumphant return after an epic SEC Tournament and a meal at a Hall of Fame spot.Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/. Also, don’t forget the Varsity app! Download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/varsity-network/id1574519982Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The regular season is over and Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in a shortened episode! Here's your trip around the bases:At the Plate (0:00-24:21): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from the series at South Carolina, including the explosion of Marlie Giles, a tough finish, and another umpiring rant. Then, the guys preview the SEC Tournament matchup with Auburn and quickly go over four of the biggest stories in the SEC from the weekend.In the Gap (24:31-37:10): Bracketology returns, and is being updated in real-time! As Sunday games wrap, Gray gives his Top 16 seeds and then answers questions from Tom about his selections.Heading Home (37:19-1:19:18): To close the show, it’s time for postseason picks! Tom and Gray announce the regular season winner and then go through the entire SEC Tournament bracket and make predictions. Then, the guys dive into an “Off the Wall” that addresses reactions to a suspended game, cumulative runs, operations issues, and much more. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” returns after a weekend in Columbia filled with both highlights and lowlights.Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/. Also, don’t forget the Varsity app! Download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/varsity-network/id1574519982Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a home sweep, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more! Here's your trip around the bases:At the Plate (0:00-18:51): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from a Senior Weekend sweep over Missouri, including Jocelyn Briski’s performance, Brooke Ellestad’s electric series, outstanding defense, and more. Then, the guys preview the final regular season series at South Carolina.Advancing to First (19:00-35:54): Tom and Gray go over the SEC series results, the latest “Weather Report” after LSU-Florida, Oklahoma’s impressive sweep, Auburn’s stunning weekend, the consistency of Arkansas, and more. Plus—the guys look at an SEC awards check-in and Stock Up, Stock Down returns!Stealing Second (36:02-1:11:48): The voice of Oklahoma softball Chris Plank returns to the show to discuss year one in the SEC, the atmosphere in Tuscaloosa for that series, the craziness of OU-Texas, chaotic strike zones, Sam Landry, and plenty more.Rounding Third (1:11:56-1:29:05): Bracketology returns! Gray presents his Top 16 seed list and then answers questions about it from Tom. Then, the guys look at big games this week around the country.Heading Home (1:29:14-2:12:04): To close the show, it’s time for picks! Tom and Gray make selections around the league as well as a big ACC series, a Sun Belt battle, and the Kentucky Derby. Then, the guys dive into an “Off the Wall” that addresses a bizarre radio complaint, 1-5-2, irrelevant quips, an obsessed Twitter user, and much more.Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/. Also, don’t forget the Varsity app! Download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/varsity-network/id1574519982Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a road trip to Gainesville, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in the 100th in-season episode of the show! Here's your trip around the bases:At the Plate (0:00-28:09): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from an all-encompassing weekend against Florida. Then, the guys preview one final midweek and a home series against Missouri.Advancing to First (28:19-44:41): Tom and Gray go over the SEC series results, including the chaos of Texas-LSU and the latest “Weather Report,” Texas A&M’s trip to Missouri, Tennessee’s impressive sweep, Georgia-Ole Miss going off the rails, and plenty more. Plus—Stock Up, Stock Down is back!Stealing Second (44:50-1:26:12): Amanda Scarborough, long-time guest and ESPN analyst, returns to the show to discuss what Texas showed last week, concerns about LSU, thoughts on Alabama, what Oklahoma needs to do, the significance of wins for Oregon and Texas Tech, and much more. Plus, “Softball is Blind” returns with a look at some tournament resumes!Rounding Third (1:26:21-1:52:29): Bracketology returns! Gray presents his Top 16 seed list and then answers questions about it from Tom. Then, the guys look at big games this week around the country.Heading Home (1:52:38-2:42:38): To close the show, it’s time for picks! Tom and Gray make selections around the league as well as some key mid-major matchups and one Big Ten showdown. Then, the guys dive into an “Off the Wall” that addresses issues with umpiring, the “secret” of Alabama’s series against Oklahoma, “lacking heart,” and more. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” returns after a solid food weekend in Gainesville!Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/. Also, don’t forget the Varsity app! Download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/varsity-network/id1574519982Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time for the another edition of the spin-off podcast series focused on the unfocused thoughts of hosts Gray Robertson and Tom Canterbury. This series is all about diving a little deeper on any possible topic that the guys might want to cover in-depth.This episode’s topic is Wrestlemania 2025! It's Round Two of the Pick Swap, and this time Tom leads Gray through the event card as both make predictions for WrestleMania along with special guest pickers Auburn co-head softball coach Chris Malveaux and SID extraordinaire Nathan Sheehan.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a cinematic weekend in Tuscaloosa, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:At the Plate (0:00-34:01): Tom and Gray go over the mostly good and sparse meh and bad after a home series win over Oklahoma that had all the drama a softball fan could want. Then, the guys preview the Tide’s upcoming road series at Florida.Advancing to First (34:10-50:35): Tom and Gray go over the SEC series results, including Karlyn Pickens going off in Austin, Texas A&M sweeping LSU, the offensive slugfest between Auburn and Georgia, and much more. Plus—Stock Up, Stock Down is back!Stealing Second (50:45-1:23:25): For the first time, ESPN analyst and softball legend Danielle Lawrie joins the show to discuss Alabama-Oklahoma, the mindset of pitchers, Karlyn Pickens, how she’d pitch to Bri Ellis, Arizona-Texas Tech, UCLA-Oregon, and more.Rounding Third (1:23:33-1:37:07): Bracketology returns! Gray presents his Top 16 seed list and then answers questions about it from Tom. Then, the guys look at big games this week around the country.Heading Home (1:37:16-2:15:05): To close the show, it’s time for picks! Tom and Gray make selections around the league as well as two huge non-SEC matchups. Then, the guys dive into an “Off the Wall” that addresses some of the things said about players and coaches, perpetual Off the Wallers, and some needed perspective for fans of the opponent.Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/. Also, don’t forget the Varsity app! Download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/varsity-network/id1574519982Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy