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In The Circle

D1Softball
Softball
Big 12 Conference
Pac-12
College Softball
NCAA Tournament
Arizona State University
Megan Bartlett
Division I Softball
Olympics
Transfer Portal
UCLA Bruins Softball
ACC
NCAA
Big Ten
Jordan Van Hook
Pac-12 Conference
Florida State Softball
San Diego State Softball
Boise State Softball
Mountain West Conference

D1Softball presents In The Circle with Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson. They bring you the latest news, views, previews, & reviews on all things softball from college.

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Although this is the final In The Circle podcast of 2025, we’re closing the year with another jam-packed episode. On today’s show, powered by SixFour3, we return to the Sun Belt.

First, Louisiana head coach Alyson Habetz reflects on her first season... more

Today’s episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3, takes us to the Ivy League.

Victor opens the episode by sending love to Brown University following the tragic shooting that took place last weekend. Our interview with Brown head coach Mary Hol... more

We’re in the final few episodes of 2025, but that doesn’t stop our tour around the sport.

On today’s episode, we take a look at Conference USA and the two teams that squared off for the crown last year. First, you’ll hear from Liberty head coach Do... more

We hit the final day of American Conference Media Week on In The Circle.

Today’s first stop is Boca Raton, where Florida Atlantic looks for another trip to the NCAA Tournament. Head Coach Jordan Clark shares how much she’s changed since taking over... more

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Recent Guests

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Head coach at Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State University
Episode: It's A Party In The C-USA
Kennedy Semien
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Kat Reyes
Two-way player for UTSA
UTSA
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Lisa Navas
Assistant coach of USF Softball
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Hosts

Eric Lopez
Host and co-founder, known for bringing insightful analysis and energetic coverage of college softball.
Victor Anderson
Co-host providing commentary and interviews that enrich the dialogue around college softball.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • In the Circle.

    The best softball podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GMWarshaw
    United States7 months ago
  • How is this all we have for softball?

    Softball coverage isn’t great in general. Cookie cutter interviews with surface level answers that they recite over and over again. “I knew my team had my back.” Nonsense like that is most of every interview in this sport. But In the Circle is among the worst overall.

    Their commentary is unintelligent and uninteresting. Their interviews are plain and have zero depth. They take no chance to ask detailed, interesting questions that only the coaches or players they interview could answer. You have... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Corntothecob
    United Statesa year ago
  • Audio

    Audio quality is horrendous

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Steve9863
    United Statesa year ago
  • What are you doing!!

    I really want to like this podcast and support you guys because you support college softball but taking half the show to talk about press box size and a weather man! Interview with another broadcaster and asking about how she felt calling games? That’s something you do in season not right after Regionals!! Talk about the teams and the players. Tell us what team had the best batting average, which team won with defense, which players carried the teams! You said nothing about how the games actuall... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MD Hemby
    United States2 years ago
  • Bring Back 7innings!

    When I slowly came to realize that ESPN’s 7innings podcast wasn’t coming back, I went looking for another. Then I found out about this one and was excited to finally have weekly insights again on NCAA softball. However, my excitement quickly dwindled for three main reasons:

    1) The hosts. Their flippant and bro attitude toward each other and the sport comes across as out of sync with women’s softball. They seem like they’re just trying to one-up each other, rather than knowledgeably talk about t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    pojones
    United States2 years ago

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There are concerns regarding the depth of interview questions and audio quality in the episodes, with feedback suggesting the need for improved sound production.
Many fans express excitement about the consistent release of new episodes and the hosts' energy and commitment to covering the sport.
Listeners appreciate the focus on college softball and enjoy the expertise shared by head coaches and athletic professionals.
Critics have indicated a tendency for off-topic discussions that distract from relevant softball content, calling for more focus on analysis of games and player performances.

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American Media Week: North Texas and UAB
Q: What are you looking forward to finding out about this group this season?
I want to see how well they handle adversity when it hits and how they continue to compete, especially in close games.
American Media Week: North Texas and UAB
Q: What led you to make the jump from D2 to D1, and why this job and now?
The main thing was the challenge and the opportunity for growth at a Division I program. The people at North Texas welcomed me and my family, which was very appealing.
Talking A-C-Tree Softball
Q: How do you balance the development of freshmen with the needs of returning players?
It's going to be a challenge, but we need to ensure both get the opportunity to grow and thrive.
Talking A-C-Tree Softball
Q: What did you learn from now having gone through that first year in the ACC?
It was way easier than anticipated, and our players really enjoyed going to new places.
Climbing Up The Mountain West
Q: How do you feel about the upcoming season with a young roster?
I'm cautiously optimistic about the development and performance of our underclassmen, which we are prioritizing this fall.

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Frequently Asked Questions About In The Circle

What is In The Circle about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on collegiate softball, this podcast presents a mixture of in-depth interviews with head coaches and lively discussions around key events and trends in the sport. Showcasing the experiences of college teams, the episodes often feature insights from coaches who share their perspectives on player development, team dynamics, and the competitive landscape across various conferences such as the ACC and Big Ten. Unique to the content is the blend of personal coaching experiences intertwined with discussions on athletic strategies, all set against the backdrop of significant events in college softball such as tournaments and team accomplishments.

Listeners can expect a blend of serious analysis and light-hearted commentary, addressing pr... more

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Recent guests on In The Circle include:

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2. Julie Boland
3. Kennedy Semien
4. Autumn Courtney
5. Jesiana Mora
6. Trena Prater
7. Kathy Garcia-Soto
8. Kat Reyes

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