Latest Prfastpitch Podcast Episodes

In The Circle artwork

Fight Fight Fight for Iowa

In The Circle - October 09, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
It's time to visit an old friend of In The Circle, Today's episode has us in Iowa City to chat with Iowa Head Coach Renee Gillispie. After winning the NISC Tournament in 2023, Coach reflects on the experience her team gained during that postseason run. She also talks about her still relatively y...

In The Circle artwork

Back Home in Chapel Hill

In The Circle - October 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
Since we're already on Tobacco Road, we might as well head westward on today's episode. We head to Chapel Hill for a conversation with new North Carolina Head Coach Megan Smith Lyon. After five wonderful years at Marshall, including a school-record 45 wins in 2023, she got the call to return to ...

In The Circle artwork

The New Leader of The Pack

In The Circle - October 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
It's a new month and another new In The Circle with another new Head Coach as our guest. Today, we catch up with NC State Head Coach Lindsay Leftwich as she begins her first season in Raleigh after twelve years as an assistant at LSU. Coach Leftwich shares her vision for the program and how she'...

In The Circle artwork

We Got Big 4 On It

In The Circle - September 28, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
This weekend marks the yearly Big 4 Classic in Iowa. On today's appearance In The Circle, Eric Lopez catches up with two of the four coaches. First, Iowa State Head Coach Jamie Pinkerton returns to the podcast. He chats about hosting the Big 4 Classic this weekend as well as the outlook of his C...

In The Circle artwork

The New Terp In Town

In The Circle - September 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
It's a new day and a new era for Maryland Softball. On this appearance In The Circle, we catch up with new Terrapins Head Coach Lauren Karn as she finishes up her first month in College Park. She shares with Eric Lopez the timberline that led her to taking the job, her successful run at Oakland,...

In The Circle artwork

Can We S-E-C The Schedule?

In The Circle - September 21, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
While Fall Ball is underway, it's never too early to look ahead to 2024. On today's appearance In The Circle, the guys share their thoughts on the 2024 SEC Schedule. What series are they looking forward to the most? Which teams have the "easiest" slate? Eric and Victor will answer some of those ...

In The Circle artwork

Braud Back in T-Town

In The Circle - September 18, 2023 10:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
Before Kayla Braud makes her way back to T-Town, she stops by In The Circle. Coach Braud reflects on her time in the booth with ESPN and SEC Network. She also shares what led her to return back to Tuscaloosa to join Patrick Murphy's staff. We wrap up this episode with the Gulf South newest addit...

In The Circle artwork

Things Are Boiler-ing Up

In The Circle - September 14, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
After an extended break (by our standards), we're ready to roll with a new In The Circle. First, we take a brief look at the return of Kayla Braud back to Alabama to join Coach Patrick Murphy's staff in 2024. Afterwards, we begin our annual New Spaces, New Faces series where we chat with the new...

In The Circle artwork

So We REALLY Doing This ACC?

In The Circle - September 05, 2023 11:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
Even with Victor making it back from Chicago, there's still more news to break down on the latest edition of In The Circle. Today, the guys look at the ACC's addition of Cal and Stanford to the conference effective July 1st. What does it mean for the conference and their already unbalanced sched...

In The Circle artwork

Alexander's Odicci to the Championship

In The Circle - August 28, 2023 17:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
In one of the most memorable seasons in AU history, it was an historic performance that took home the crown. On today's episode, Victor recaps Odicci Alexander's historic run to the championship as well as the rest of action during Championship Weekend. He also reflects on the great action he sa...

In The Circle artwork

All In for AU

In The Circle - August 24, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
With one week remaining in Athletes Unlimited, we are primed for another frantic finish. Eric and Victor set the scene on this episode of In The Circle. Who has the best chance to catch Odicci Alexander? Can Danielle Gipson finish off one of the greatest comebacks in AU history? Can Hannah Flipp...

In The Circle artwork

Recipe for Success, Step 1-Add Vawter

In The Circle - August 23, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
Hello, it's Wednesday, you know what that means. That means a special edition of In The Circle. And we don't special episodes for the sake of doing them. Today, we're joined by new South Carolina pitcher Alana Vawter. In her first national interview since her announcement last month, she talks a...

In The Circle artwork

THIS...IS...BEDLAM

In The Circle - August 21, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
Has anything happened in Oklahoma lately? We ask in jest of course. The boys are back with another new In The Circle with their thoughts on Kelly Maxwell's transfer to Oklahoma. They also react to Kenny Gajewski’s reaction at an Oklahoma State function last week. What does this mean for Bedlam a...

In The Circle artwork

WE WANT ALL DA SMOKE!!!

In The Circle - August 15, 2023 11:10 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
We have a new champion in the WPF and nobody could handle Da Smoke. On our latest trip In The Circle, the guys recap the inaugural WPF Playoffs as well as how Texas blitzed their way to the championship. We hear from WPF Pitcher of the Year Autumn Pease as well as breakdown the WPF Year-End Awar...

In The Circle artwork

As The Re-Alignment World Turns...Out of Control

In The Circle - August 07, 2023 11:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
To say a lot happened since we last dropped a podcast would be the understatement of the summer. Eric and Victor are back to attempt to make sense of all of this in our latest edition of In The Circle. The guys break down the B1G adding Oregon and Washington while the Big 12 locks up Arizona, Ar...

In The Circle artwork

Fowler and Fowler Part 2

In The Circle - July 31, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
On our latest episode of In The Circle, we air Part 2 of our conversation with Kenzie Fowler and Mattie Fowler Burkhardt. Mattie shares her story about working with Nebraska and the addition of Jordy Bahl to the program. They also share how her return parallels Kenzie's path to Arizona. Also, Ma...

In The Circle artwork

Fowler and Fowler: Part 1

In The Circle - July 27, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
Not only do we have TWO Golden Mic's nominees on today's episode of In The Circle, we have two sisters joining us together. In the first of a two-part interview, Eric Lopez chats with Nebraska Softball commentator Mattie Fowler Burkhardt and Pac-12 Network analyst Kenzie Fowler. The two sisters ...

In The Circle artwork

Closing One Chapter, Opening Another

In The Circle - July 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
On today's episode of In The Circle, we catch up with new Washington Assistant Coach and former Athletes Unlimited stand-out Courtney Gano. As AU gets ready to kick off their Championship Season this week, they do so without one of their pillars. Courtney chats with Eric Lopez about what led to ...

In The Circle artwork

Come Along on a Vanntastic Voyage

In The Circle - July 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
Another week has come and it's time to recap it all (as best as we can) on the latest edition of In The Circle. Today's episode has a little bit of everything which starts with USA Softball clinching their bid into next year's World Cup. We hear from Team USA Head Coach Heather Tarr and evaluate...

In The Circle artwork

Things Are Getting Interesting

In The Circle - July 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
It's time for another edition of In The Circle and there is PLENTY on the table to discuss. The guys share their thoughts on Kelly Maxwell entering the transfer portal as well as what it could mean for the Cowgirls in 2024. Plus, Justin McLeod from Extra Inning Softball shares his thoughts on th...

In The Circle artwork

Anything Happen While We Were Away?

In The Circle - July 03, 2023 11:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
After taking the week off to help Victor recover from his busy broadcasting schedule, we are back with a fresh episode of In The Circle. On this episode, we recap some of the major coaching moves including Morgan Zerkle returning home to lead Marshall and DJ Gasso joining Arkansas staff. Plus, o...

In The Circle artwork

Views and Cheese Fries from Viera

In The Circle - June 26, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
With the WPF in full swing, it's time for Victor's annual trip to our summer studios in Viera for this episode of In The Circle. On our latest episode, Victor chats with his broadcast partner and former Florida State All-American pitcher Jessica Burroughs. She shares her thoughts on the WPF this...

In The Circle artwork

Back Home In Nebraska

In The Circle - June 19, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
After taking the rest of last week off to re-set from the earth-shattering news of Jordy Bahl, In The Circle returns to get the Nebraska side of the story. On today's podcast, the voice of Husker Softball Nate Rohr chats with Eric about the impact of Bahl returning home and what it means for Neb...

In The Circle artwork

Not Just Another Manic Monday

In The Circle - June 13, 2023 11:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
On this special episode of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson reflect on the monumental announcement from Jordy Bahl returning back home on Monday afternoon. They share their initial thoughts on the news, and the ramifications of the story and bring you behind the curtain about how Er...

In The Circle artwork

Undisputed, Unapologetic, Undeniable

In The Circle - June 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
Once again, the Oklahoma Sooners are on top of the college softball world. On today's episode of In The Circle, Victor looks back at Game 2 and how Oklahoma put the finishing touches on possibly the greatest season in Division 1 history. We hear from WCWS Most Outstanding Player Jordy Bahl, Patt...

In The Circle artwork

52 Down, 1 To Go

In The Circle - June 08, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
On our latest episode, we recap Game 1 of the Champ Series as we hear from Patty Gasso, Jordy Bahl, and Lonni Alameda. Plus, we replay our interviews with Southern Illinois Head Coach Jen Sewell from our pregame show and ESPN/Pac-12 Network analyst Kenize Fowler from our postgame show early Thur...

In The Circle artwork

#D2Tuesday...on a Wednesday?

In The Circle - June 07, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
We have a National Champion in Division II, and we're looking back at how we got there on our final #D2Tuesday of the year. Yes, we know it's a Wednesday; technical difficulties prevented the episode from coming out on time. Victor Anderson looks back at what happened in Chattanooga and the fina...

In The Circle artwork

And Then There Were Four

In The Circle - June 05, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
We are down to four in Oklahoma City, and the guys have plenty to talk about on the latest edition of In The Circle. Victor Anderson kicks things off, addressing some of the commentaries he saw on social media this past weekend and the inconsistency with rules in the sport. Eric Lopez joins in t...

In The Circle artwork

It's Time for the WCWS

In The Circle - June 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
We have finally made it to Oklahoma City and this year's Women's College World Series. On this episode of In The Circle, we share our thoughts on this year's eight teams and who has the best chance to beat Oklahoma. Tennessee PxP voice Brian Rice shares his perspective on the Lady Vol's first tr...

In The Circle artwork

Next Stop, Exit 132A

In The Circle - May 30, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 98 ratings
We now know the eight teams who are heading to Oklahoma City. On this episode of In The Circle we breakdown how each team ended up making it to the Women's College World Series. Plus, Stanford radio announcer and host of Bleav In Softball Jenna Becerra reflects on Jessica Allister's run back to ...

Related Prfastpitch Topics