7Innings: Recent Episodes
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7Innings is a weekly Softball Podcast chronicling the Road to the Women's College World Series and beyond. The ESPN personalities covering the sport will shine a spotlight on the teams and players that make softball so special. No one has more fun talking about softball than us!
With almost a week until the Women's College World Series starts, the crew unpack all the upsets of the Regionals over the weekend and make their own predictions of what's to come in this weekends Super Regionals. Holly Rowe interviews Jessica Allister and Jen Schroeder listens to Amy Hogue on Jo Evans, who announced she will be leaving Texas A&M after being the coach there since 1997. We hear heartfelt mementoes on her from the 7Innings podcasters on what Jo meant to them as a coach. The group talks about potential players of the year and ends our episode with some shaggin' stats and our fan favorite, the mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us on 7Innings Live as Holly, Amanda, Michele and Courtney discuss the newly released bracket. Find out the 64 teams that made the cut as we continue to follow the road to the Women's College World Series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week’s episode of the 7 Innings podcast, we spend the beginning of our show focusing on the softball community as we continue to mourn the loss of player Lauren Bernett. We take time to hear other athletes open up about their mental health struggles, and how they found help. The team talks upcoming conference tournaments and who will snag the last spots for Regionals. Jess Mendoza sits down with celebrated coach Mike Candrea. The softball moms of the game are honored and boy does it get emotional! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We start this episode with who the team thinks is going to win in the PAC 12, followed by some discussions around Keely Rochard and Addison Barnard. Holly talks rules and umpires. Sister love and sister Softball-we hear from players and our hosts on the special bond they've formed with their sisters growing up together and playing Softball. As we lost a member of our Softball family this week, our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to the JMU Softball Team and the family of Lauren Bernett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's lineup consists of some awesomeness in Austin, Cat Osterman's big day as she retires her jersey and a big weekend preview of upcoming games as we are less than a month out from the Softball Selection Show. Michele, Holly, Amanda and Danielle talk Thursday Throw Down and take a stab at World Series Trivia! Join us on this podcast episode as we inch closer to the Women's College World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We start off this episode with all things Oklahoma and the records this team is breaking this season. Will they make it to the postseason undefeated? Virginia Tech hangs onto the top spot in the ACC, Jess Mendoza sits down and gets real with the Godmother of Title IX, Billie Jean King as she describes her "Sheroes". A month away from the Selection Show, the crew talks RPI's and how the ACC is growing like never before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cheers to 7Innings becoming a TV show this episode! Amanda discusses the power of Oklahoma, the team discusses the Pac 12 conference and what to expect and Madison says you don't want to be an SEC pitcher this year. We feature Softball Dads and hear how they are contributing to the sport and their daughters. Former players remember Alex Wilcox and what she meant to them as teams wore teal last week to honor her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is dedicated to the legendary Joan Joyce who sadly passed away this week. Michele attributes her Olympic gold medal to Joyce, as she taught her how to pitch a drop ball. Our crew goes around and shares stories of Joan and the ripples of her coaching that will continue to be felt for years to come. The team talks of what teams got swept and pitchers who got beat this weekend, off the radar teams who are climbing up the ranks, a little WCWS nostalgia and SEC madness. Next week marks a special date as 7Innings will become a TV show. Be sure to tune in and join us on the road to the Women's College World Series! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danielle Lawrie makes her debut and joins Beth, Michele, Kayla and Amanda on this weeks episode of the 7Innings Podcast. Megan Faraimo "breaks the scoreboard" and Beth brings in a surprise guest and Jen Schro sets the record straight for what a good battery team means. Holly interviews Texas's Janae Jefferson and as Women's History Month continues, Schro sits down with Tennessee's Coach Karen and coach Courtney Deifel of Arkansas. The crew talks about the upcoming Tennessee, Florida series and contemplates how long the Sooners can hold their 25-0 record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In episode 5 Holly interviews the "Queen of Home runs" Jocelyn Alo. On Friday, she broke the NCAA softball record with her 96th home run in her home state of Hawaii. Kayla leads us into SEC upsets during opening weekend. As we continue to shine a light on Women's History Month, we listen to Marissa Young and Lisa Fernandez and the importance of pursing your dreams, diversity in the sport, and how their parents played a crucial role in their development. Beth and team dig into our new fan favorite - mail bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the 7Innings Podcast, we continue our celebration of Women's History Month with interviews from Debbie Hauer and Shelly Aguilar. They speak on playing the game and the impact Title IX has had on their lives as women. The team reminisces how UCLA in 1982 was the first team to claim the NCAA Women's College World Series Championship. Beth, Michele, Madison, Amanda and Jess discuss SEC opening weekend, and answer our listeners very own questions in our mail bag segment. Tune in to another episode as we continue on the road to the Women's College World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's episode marks the first day of Women's History Month and special guest Coach Carol Hutchins joins us as our Coach of the Week. With 1,676 winning games, Carol reflects on breaking records and her teams successes. The crew breaks down the Mary Nutter Tournament and talks the "Alo Effect" and upcoming matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the second episode of Season 5, the crew breaks down the St. Pete Tournament, discusses the legacy of Coach Hutch at Michigan and the lookaheads for the Mary Nutter Tournament. Kayla shakes up Shaggin' Stats with an unexpected pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crew is back for Season 5 of the 7Innings Podcast! With the St. Pete's Tournament and the regular season almost underway, the team gives previews for each conference, followed by everyone's favorite, Shaggin' Stats. We close our first episode with stories to look out for this season. It's great to be back for another round of 7Innings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crew does a brief overview of highlights from the weekend that was before turning their eyes toward the weekend that will be! Spots one through eight on your lineup card are dedicated to each of the eight matchups this weekend - but you know we find some time to shag some stats as well.y
We didn't get a chance to talk about it on the podcast, but we actually are going to have softball on network television during super regionals. On Saturday at 3pm, tune to ABC to see Oklahoma take on Washington. I don't know how it slipped our minds....
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The crew is back and ready to break down the bracket! We start with a deep dive on the selections that were made and then make proposals for how to improve the selection process. Then we go through the bracket - upper left to lower left to upper right and then to . . . you guessed it. The lower right. Of course we also shag some stats, Amanda squeezes in some mailbag questions and we wrap it up with Sluggers, Unicorns, & Thieves. We can't wait for the #MAYhem.
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It's officially MAYhem! The crew kicks things off by recapping our first weekend of MAYhem action. Interviews with Mary Haff, Valerie Cagle, and Kenny Gajewski. We talk Arkansas, Clemson, JMU, preview Michigan @ Minnesota. Plus a preview of Bedlam! It's a loaded podcast - and that doesn't even include the Mailbag, Shaggin' Stats, and a POTW.
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A mega podcast coming at you this week. The whole crew interviews Hailey Dolcini and Courtney Deifel. Plus a celebration of Notre Dame, a recap of UCLA v Washington, and a deep dive on shortstops. We also identify players and teams that are underrated or overlooked. And we round it all out with the mailbag, shaggin' stats, and our POTW. See you in #MAYhem
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The crew sits down with Christie Cornwell and talks all things Blue for 2021.
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How 'bout them Dawgs? Fresh off calling the Oklahoma @ Georgia doubleheader on Tuesday, BMo and Smitty lead a discussion about Georgia's win against Oklahoma. The crew talks the Arkansas and the race for the SEC, plus Jess Mendoza interviews Heather Tarr - which leads the rest of the group to preview this weekend's Washington/UCLA matchup.
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The gang's all here as HoRo makes a triumphant return. Quick recap of last weekend before the crew dives deep into the upcoming big matchups this weekend. Plus interviews with Bailey Hemphill and Janae Jefferson. And of course, a mailbag, shaggin' stats, and a unanimous POTW.
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The crew breaks down everything they saw last week - including the Bell a' the ball when the lights when out in Georgia. Jersey Meg makes her season debut to talk about the NCAA going with predetermined sites for regionals. Plus we preview three big series coming up this weekend. Then we round it all out with the mailbag, shaggin' stats, and a POTW.
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BMo is back in the host's chair and refuses to be the next Wally Pipp. The crew touches on a controversial play, the RPI, before giving a preview of what's to come in April. Then they hit the hot programs in the ACC, the uniqueness of the 4 Game Series, and talk about some of the women making waves in the MLB. Plus a mailbag, Shaggin' Stats, and the Player of the Week.
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Smitty knocks it out of the park in another guest-hosting spot. The crew recaps the PAC, goes deep on RPI, and talks some Mighty Mid Majors. Plus the mailbag is back by popular demand! And of course we shag some stats and determine a POTW.
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No BMo? No HoRo? No problem! Smitty steps in and hosts this week's episode. The crew gives a PAC preview, gives some Lefty Love and tries a mailbag on for size. When the cat is away the mice will play!
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The crew talks big upsets from Top 10 teams last weekend before checking in on the Sooners who are still BOOMIN. We hear some previews of upcoming conference play and have some fun in the sun in Florida. And of course, stats are shagged and a Player of the Week is named.
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This week, we lead off with the leadoffs before talking top matchups and stand out performances from last weekend. Holly spoke with Tyra Perry and the crew gives a hearty congratulations to Rhonda Revelle.
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We saw lots of parity this weekend, so we talk about all of the action from coast to coast - right before arguing about whether doubleheaders are fun or a chore. Plus interviews with Trisha Ford, Kristin Vesely, and Payton Gottshall.
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After a wild first weekend, we are taking joy in the good fortune of others. We talk the weather, the upsets, the milestones, and more. Plus interviews with Patty Gasso and Aliyah Andrews.
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Softball is back and so are we! The crew talks preseason rankings, schedules, top players and more. Plus we hear from Sydney Sherrill and Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez.
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We wrap up the 2020 season by looking forward to 2021. Plus interviews with Jamie Trachsel, Morganne Flores, & Janae Jefferson and Shaggin' Stats makes its triumphant return! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tori Tyson, Aaliyah Jordan & Natasha Watley join us for an honest conversation about race and diversity in the sport of softball & how our community can become better allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 8 of our nine part Greatest Ever series. The crew breaks down who they think is the Greatest Left-Handed Pitcher Ever. Vote now on ESPN.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 7 of our nine part Greatest Ever series. The crew breaks down who they think is the Greatest Utility Ever. Vote now on ESPN.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 6 of our nine part Greatest Ever series. The crew makes their three picks for Greatest Outfielder Ever. Vote now on ESPN.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 5 of our nine part Greatest Ever series. The crew breaks down who they think is the Greatest Third Baseman Ever. Vote now on ESPN.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 4 of our nine part Greatest Ever series. The crew breaks down who they think is the Greatest Shortstop Ever. Vote now on ESPN.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 3 of our nine part Greatest Ever series. The crew breaks down who they think is the Greatest Second Baseman Ever. Vote now on ESPN.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 2 of our nine part Greatest Ever series. The crew breaks down who they think is the Greatest First Baseman Ever. Vote now on ESPN.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 1 of our nine part Greatest Ever series. The crew breaks down who they think is the Greatest Catcher Ever. Vote now on ESPN.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patty Gasso stops by and we do a wide-ranging interview. Plus some of our favorite WCWS memories and a tease for an exciting upcoming softball stunt on ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk to Rachel Garcia, Bubba Nickles, and Dejah Mulipola about being able to play with their college teams next season before competing in the Olympics in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crew interviews Alabama's Patrick Murphy and Minnesota's Piper Ritter - plus some NCAA updates, a declartion of our pro-mask stance, and plenty of Star Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We bring on Lisa Fernandez and Stacey Nuveman for a wide ranging conversation. We also talk news and notes before doing the #428wallsitchallenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 7Innings crew goes through our Pitchers Who Rake bracket to determine the greatest collegiate hitting pitcher (or is it pitching hitter?) of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We finish out the bracket and determine who the greatest collegiate slugger of all time is. Disagree? Let us know @7InningsPodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After revealing the Greatest College Slugger Bracket and getting some fan input on social media, we reveal (and argue!) the results of the first round matchups. We meant to g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk recent developments with the NCAA and the Olympics, remember the 2010 WCWS and give you another drill you can do at home. Plus we hear from Megan Langenfeld and Sydne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crew discusses the 2020 Olympics, our bracket for the Best College Slugger of All Time, and hears from Jessie Harper and the Shipman Sisters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are joined by Olympians affected by the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to talk through the emotion of the decision and how they move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We kept our social distance, but we couldn't help but spread our love for softball. Our thoughts on the 2020 season and where we go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The squad is back to tell you who's hot, who needs a winning weekend, and who's going to win their conference. We also pepper you with coaching tips because we're too nice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lots of love to spread this week. Does Jessie Harper have the best swing in the country? Should Texas be ahead of UCLA? How many new words will Michele and Amanda invent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What a week! The crew breaks down all the early mayhem. A couple of pitchers with no-nos joined the pod. And nobody shags stats better than we do! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Third week of the season, third different No. 1 team in the nation. The crew breaks down the chaos and tells you why the Bruins might have staying power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beth, Holly, Amanda, and Michele preview the heavy hitters coming to St. Pete/ Clearwater. The crew also hands out the first 7Innings Player of the Week Award Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 7Innings crew welcomes Opening Day, giving you the goods on the upcoming softball season, and breaking down everything from title contenders to the 2020 summer Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the first day of the WCWS Championship Series. Beth, Jess, Michele, Amanda, Holly and Kayla preview the UCLA vs Oklahoma matchup and what we expect to see tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7Innings hits a new high for in-person contributors with 12. Breaking down every team in the 2019 Women's College World Series. #ShagginStats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After an exciting and emotional regional weekend, the 7Innings crew break down all the games for the upcoming Super Regionals. Plus we answer some questions from twitter fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beth, Amanda, Michele, and Holly break down the bracket. Plus we talk with Alabama's Head Coach Patrick Murphy and Arizona's Head Coach Mike Candrea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live, sort of, from Texas A&M as we podcasts from the patio. Talking Big 12, Pac-12, Big Ten, and what we heard from the teams before the start of the SEC Softball Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A big group of the 7Innings crew get together to discuss the upcoming weekend of softball and the ESPN Women's College World Series meetings from Charlotte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jessica Mendoza is back with us to talk about adding a paid 3rd assistant coach in baseball and softball. We give a big group hug to some small schools. And where's Jenny? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Courtney Lyle makes her 7Innings Podcast debut as the crew spends an hour with the Florida State coaches. Plus we talk Oklahoma, UCLA, and the ACC Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on 7Innings, the anatomy of an upset, smash sisters, sleepers and streakers, and a big series at the Rhoads House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Florida Coach Tim Walton joins the Podcast to talk about analytics, transfers, and parity in the game. Is instant replay coming to a softball field near you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beth gives a shout out to the Michigan coaching staff. We make early picks for the WCWS. Everyone agrees on player of the year. And a shaggin' stat you won't believe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beth and the gang discuss why speed never slumps, where have all the slappers gone, and how good UCLA might really be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jenny Dalton-Hill joins a cast of thousands to discuss freshman pitchers, bat flips, and Arizona. The whole crew reminisces about their favorite sounds from the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The gang talks about the newest New York Met. Beth takes some questions from twitter. And we pick some wildcard teams to make a deep post season run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about the offensive power surge in college softball. And Michele deals with a different kind of power issue. And as always Shaggin' Stats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beth, Holly, Michele, and Kayla look back at the St. Pete's Clearwater Elite Invitational and look forward to the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2 begins with a new addition to our team, Kayla Braud. We talk the hot topic of transfers and the teams and players you should be watching as the season starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We hit everything from Beth's famous introduction to our amazing guests to shaggin' stats to the Women's College World Series and so much more. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did putting it together. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices