Bleav in Softball: Recent Episodes
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Jenna is joined by longtime ESPN journalist, Hall of Fame reporter, Emmy winner, cancer survivor and Joy+Us Foundation founder, Holly Rowe! They talk about hanging at the WCWS, why softball is one of her favorite sports to cover, working with the “A” team Beth Mowins, Jessica Mendoza and Michele Smith, all things sideline reporting, the grind and ins and outs of broadcasting, her favorite storylines of all time, elevating women’s sports and breaking barriers in men’s sports, growing opportunities for women, her cancer journey, her foundation’s mission, motherhood, and more.
00:00:00-00:08:50 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:08:50-01:08:22 Interview
01:08:22-01:09:35 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by 4X NCAA national champion and First Team All American at Oklahoma, Team USA player, World Games gold medalist and MVP, and Texas Volts pro, Tiare Jennings! They talk about the fourpeat, coaching on the Sooner staff, the transition from college to pro, helping build the AUSL, the Volts franchise, wearing red, white and blue, the International Cup, LA 2028 Olympic aspirations, her relationship with Patty Gasso, what she learned from travel ball with the Batbusters, how her leadership has evolved, building and keeping confidence, relying on her family and Polynesian culture as her why, why she wears #23, and more.
00:00:00-00:08:30 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:08:30-00:57:55 Interview
00:57:55-00:59:14 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by the first woman to play NCAA Division 1 baseball, USA baseball Women’s National Team member, Brown baseball alum, and Cal softball grad transfer, Olivia Pichardo! They talk about breaking barriers, what it’s really like playing with the boys, locker room dynamics, being one of a few representing women’s baseball, transitioning to fastpitch softball, what sticks out to her about our game, why she chose Cal, what “throwing like a girl” means to her, how she defines femininity, managing media attention and pressure, and more.
00:00:00-00:04:09 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:04:09-01:03:00 Interview
01:03:00-01:04:26 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by All American pitcher, 2X All Big Ten and Pac-12 honoree, new UCLA grad, and Utah Talons rookie, Taylor Tinsley! They talk about her WCWS experience, carrying the load in the circle, her close relationship with the Bruin Bombers, why mentality is everything, receiving the AUSL golden ticket, starting her pro softball career, why she chose pitching, her softball journey growing up to now, representing something bigger than herself, and much more.
00:00:00-00:09:02 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:09:02-01:03:51 Interview
01:03:51- 01:05:44 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Mississippi State pitching coach, All American pitcher at Arizona, 2X national champion and ESPY winner, Women’s College World Series Most Outstanding Player, and former pro, Taryne Mowatt-McKinney! They talk about the Bulldogs’ first WCWS in program history, her own historic run in OKC as a player, coaching multiple pitchers who went pro, full circle playing for and now coaching with the Chicago Bandits, the AUSL, how the game has grown at every level, living life around softball with wife Brittany and son Lincoln, and more.
00:00:00-00:12:06 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:12:06-01:25:06 Interview
01:25:06-01:26:32 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by All American catcher, Big 12 Player of the Year, new Arizona grad, AUSL draftee, and Portland Cascade signee, Sydney Stewart! They talk about why Arizona was the best two years of her life, the Wildcat community, her transfer process, receiving the golden ticket from Jennie Finch, living out her dreams to become a pro, why she chose catching, repping for the tall girls, growing up in the Bay Area, coming from a diamond sports family, and more.
00:00:00-00:07:59 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:07:59-00:51:38 Interview
00:51:38-00:52:49 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by ESPN commentator, NFCA Melinda Fischer Distinguished Service Award winner, Lafayette College basketball alum, Hall of Famer, and the voice of the WCWS, Beth Mowins! They talk about calling softball for over 30 years, two decades in the booth with Michele Smith and Jessica Mendoza, coining the term “Mayhem” for the postseason, broadcasting and her process, revealing the NCAA bracket at the Selection Show, breaking barriers, her favorite sport to call, how having an athlete background shaped her, OKC, and more.
00:00:00-00:06:22 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:06:22-00:34:57 Interview
00:34:57-00:36:11 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Stanford sophomore pitcher, National Pitcher of the Week honoree, and ACC strikeout leader, Zoe Prystajko! They talk about why Jenna nicknamed her ‘Zoe Prystrikeout’, how leaning on her teammates helped build confidence in year two, Cardinal bullpens, developing a drop ball in the offseason, why she pitches lefty and throws righty, the brand new Stanford Softball Stadium, Head Coach Jessica Allister’s leadership, Stanford Athletics’ 50 year streak of NCAA championships, the postseason mindset, majoring in bioengineering, her recruiting process, playing travel ball for Tony Rico’s Firecrackers, and more.
00:00:00-00:07:19 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:07:19-00:45:48 Interview
00:45:48-00:46:58 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by 3X Olympic medalist, Hall of Famer, 2X NJCAA POY and national champion at Palm Beach CC, NPF and WPSL pro champion, and East Texas A&M assistant coach, Crystl Bustos! They talk about winning gold with the Dream Team in Athens 2004, setting the Olympic home run record, how her vision separated her as a hitter, why junior college was the right path for her, how she hit the ball THAT hard, being known as the Babe Ruth of softball and the Big Bruiser, transitioning to coaching and building a program, softball IQ, and more.
00:00:00-00:08:48 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:08:48-01:11:00 Interview
01:11:00-01:12:29 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by UCLA alum and academic All American, HR and business executive, owner of Eagles Nest Media, and her boss at D1Softball, Shelly Carlin! They talk about the early Title IX era and how it changed her life, competing in the inaugural WCWS and winning the first NCAA championship, playing for the legendary Sharron Backus, giving back with the largest donation from a former female student-athlete at UCLA, the Bruin Bubble, building a corporate career, leadership development, why she’s investing in media, D1’s mission for fans, and more.
00:00:00-00:07:02 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:07:02-01:02:54 Interview
01:02:54-01:04:08 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Texas Tech Head Coach, reigning Big 12 Coach of the Year, and conference champion, Gerry Glasco! They talk about his whirlwind journey in Lubbock, making history with program firsts, coaching Nija Canady, managing all the talent in the top transfer class, the Red Raiders playing with a target on their back, what it was like being ranked #1, hitting, NIL, having daughter Tara Archibald on staff, how he went from running a hunting business in Mexico to coaching softball, what he learned while winning travel ball and pro championships, why nothing about softball scares him, his late daughter Geri Ann being with him along the way, and more.
00:00:00-00:07:49 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:07:49-01:09:21 Interview
01:09:21-01:10:36 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Tennessee ace, consensus All American, 2X SEC Pitcher of the Year, USA WNT member, and world record holder for fastest pitch thrown, Karlyn Pickens! They talk about what it’ll take to break 80mph in the circle, the responsibility of being the ace, her Lady Vol loyalty, why she never gets tired of Rocky Top, representing Team USA for the first time, her first-of-its-kind AUSL NIL deal, playing pro next, looking up to Jennie Finch, repping for the tall girls, growing up a 3 sport athlete, her message to young girls, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:45 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:45-00:54:34 Interview
00:54:34-00:55:51 Bring It Home/Outro
IG: @bleavinsoftball
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Jenna is joined by senior Oregon ace, All American, Big Ten champion and all conference honoree, Lyndsey Grein! They talk about last year’s postseason run to the program’s first WCWS since 2018, what’s clicked in the circle, how she flips the competitive switch on and off, why the Ducks fly together, playing for Missy Lombardi, the Big Ten, growing up in a military family, playing in multiple regions around the country, Eugene’s elite Nike gear, and more.
00:00:00-00:08:17 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:08:17-00:59:14 Interview
00:59:14-01:00:40 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by current UC Santa Barbara head coach, Texas A&M leader for 26 seasons, NFCA and Utah Hall of Famer, and 7X conference Coach of the Year, Jo Evans! They talk about her 40 year career, taking 4 different programs to the NCAA tournament, all she’s learned at mid-majors and in power conferences, evolving her definition of success, staying hungry, making history with the Gauchos, living in 805 paradise, connecting with players, and more.
00:00:00-00:09:00 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:09:00-00:58:06 Interview
00:58:06-00:59:35 Bring It Home/Outro
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The season 6 finale is here! Jenna looks back and highlights the greatest hits from the Safe or Out segment, where each guest gives their hot takes on all things softball - from bat flips and the transfer portal, to rules, strategy, recruiting, culture, gear, and more. Plus, she breaks down the 2025 softball year in review and brings it home with some final thoughts.
00:00:00-00:14:48 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:14:48-01:12:14 Safe or Out Highlights
01:12:14-01:13:30 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by current Volts infielder, 2016 USA Softball National POY, Michigan Sports Hall of Famer, 3X Big Ten POY, and the first 4X All American in Michigan program history, Sierra Romero! They talk about AUSL’s inaugural season, playing in multiple pro leagues, making history, coming from a family of athletes, playing with and against sister Sydney, being the eldest daughter, inspiration from her late father, what she learned from Michigan and Hutch, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:55 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:55-01:00:43 Interview
01:00:43-01:01:51 Bring It Home/Outro
IG: @bleavinsoftball
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Jenna is joined by the leader of the OC Batbusters travel ball organization, founding member of Alliance Fastpitch, and owner of Sports Training Complex, Mike Stith! They talk about his 30+ year coaching journey, building one of the best and oldest clubs in the country, what separates All Americans he coached (like Amanda Lorenz, Tiare Jennings, and more), establishing the Alliance, winning a pro championship, listening to players, what makes coaching worth it, and more.
00:00:00-00:11:20 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:11:20-01:07:53 Interview
01:07:53-01:09:31 Bring It Home/Outro
IG: @bleavinsoftball
X: @BleavInSoftball
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Jenna is joined by Florida Vibe pro, Team USA alum, World Games gold medalist, All American and 3X All SEC honoree at LSU, and the Tigers’ newest assistant coach, Taylor Pleasants! They talk about why she keeps answering the call from Baton Rouge, what she’s learned from Beth Torina, getting into coaching, her pro experience, what fires her up more - defense or offense, why repping the US is a family affair, what young Taylor would think, keeping the vibes Pleasant, and more.
00:00:00-00:07:48 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:07:48-00:50:35 Interview
00:50:35-00:51:41 Bring It Home/Outro
IG: @bleavinsoftball
X: @BleavInSoftball
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Jenna is joined by new retiree, New York Rise pro, 3X Horizon League champion, and one of the most decorated players in University of Illinois Chicago history, Kayla Wedl! They talk about reflections from her career, being a Midwest kid chasing her dreams, her recruiting journey, local pride, how her mid-major experience set her up for life, shooting her shot, playing in multiple pro leagues starting with open tryouts, retirement, leading with grit, grace, and gratitude, and more.
00:00:00-00:09:08 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:09:08-00:45:40 Interview
00:45:40-00:47:00 Bring It Home/Outro
IG: @bleavinsoftball
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited Softball League reporter and sports broadcaster, Savanna Collins! They talk about the first ever AUSL championship, key takeaways from the inaugural season, insight into the Talons, Bandits, Volts and Blaze, being part of AU since its launch, the growth of pro softball, her career path into sports media, elevating women’s sports, why softball stands out, leadership, legends and MLB investment, why relationships matter, and more.
00:00:00-00:07:05 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:07:05-01:03:16 Interview
01:03:16-01:04:30 Bring It Home/Outro
IG: @bleavinsoftball
X: @BleavInSoftball
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Jenna is joined by longtime pro, current AUSL Talons infielder, USA softball veteran, Olympic silver medalist, and 2X All American at Washington, Ali Aguilar! They talk about the inaugural AUSL season, getting drafted (again!), prepping for the champ series, her pro career across several leagues, what she learned from the Tokyo Olympics, how UW shaped her, inspiring youth, what keeps her grounded, breaking news announcing her retirement, and more.
00:00:00-00:05:17 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:05:17-00:44:48 Interview
00:44:48-00:45:56 Bring It Home/Outro
IG: @bleavinsoftball
X: @BleavInSoftball
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Jenna is joined by Atlanta Smoke pro rookie, Tennessee All American, SEC champion, Lady Vols all-time home run leader, 2X Academic All American, and previous Team USA member, Kiki Milloy! They talk about being back on the field this summer as a pro, how her time in Knoxville shaped her, playing for the Weeklys, her educational path and career pursuits, growing up with athletic parents and sisters in softball, why community service is important to her, and more.
00:00:00-00:05:35 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:05:35-00:57:24 Interview
00:57:24-00:58:35 Bring It Home/Outro
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X: @BleavInSoftball
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Jenna is joined by All American two-way player, Rawlings Gold Glove winner, Big 12 Player of the Year, new Arizona alum, and AUSL Bandits rookie, Devyn Netz! They talk about her 5 years as a Wildcat, playing in both the Mike Candrea and Caitlin Lowe eras, earning the golden ticket, her path to pro ball, her outlook on pitching and hitting, learning through injury, loyalty, competing with her brothers in childhood (and Tucson), her love of country music, and more.
00:00:00-00:04:49 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:04:49-00:46:52 Interview
00:46:52-00:48:04 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by All American infielder, single season RBI record holder at North Carolina, Pitt alum, Colombian national team member, and Orlando Monarchs rookie, Kat Rodriguez! They talk about finishing her college career as a Tar Heel, leading the nation in RBIs in the regular season, extending her career at the pro level this summer, studying engineering in undergrad at Pitt, international softball, being proud of her heritage, Latina representation in sport, and more.
00:00:00-00:04:43 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:04:43-00:51:29 Interview
00:51:29-00:52:31 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by All American outfielder, 2025 NCAA Elite 90 winner, recent Florida alum, and new member of the AUSL Blaze, Korbe Otis! They talk about her journey as a Gator, dreams becoming reality, going straight from the WCWS in OKC to the pro league, emotions behind receiving the golden ticket, reliving the AUSL college draft, her academic achievements and medical school aspirations, not taking no for an answer, her Elvis Presley theme, and more.
00:00:00-00:11:55 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:11:55-00:38:52 Interview
00:38:52-00:40:08 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna and NFCA CEO and Hall of Famer, former college coach, ESPN analyst, and Iowa alum, Carol Bruggeman, finish their conversation. In part 2, they talk about leadership and teamwork, what actually makes a good coach and player, how to balance gratitude with pushing for more, why the best is yet to come for our sport, takes on coaches getting thrown out, the transfer portal, bat flips, and more.
00:00:00-00:05:39 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:05:39-00:35:27 Interview
00:35:27-00:36:27 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by NFCA CEO and Hall of Famer, longtime college coach, speaker, ESPN analyst, and All Big Ten player at Iowa, Carol Bruggeman! In part 1, they talk about her coaching experience from working under the GOAT Carol Hutchins to founding the Purdue program and helping build Louisville, growing the game with the NFCA, leadership, her broadcasting career, Mayhem, using her multifaceted experience to shape the future of the game, and more.
00:00:00-00:06:46 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:06:46-00:39:52 Interview
00:39:52-00:40:59 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Clemson senior, All American infielder, and ACC tournament champion, Maddie Moore! They talk about building a new program, her evolution from hitting .190 as a freshman to becoming an All American, being the Tigers’ stolen base leader, defense vs offense, Senior Day and her last season, why moving across the country was the “scariest and best decision”, both playing for Head Coach John Rittman, and more ahead of Regionals.
00:00:00-00:06:48 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:06:48-00:53:43 Interview
00:53:43-00:54:52 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by USA Olympic gold medalist, NPF champion, 4X All American, 3X Big West champion and POY, Cal State Fullerton HOF inductee and Player Development Assistant, Jenny Topping! They talk about being on the Real Dream Team for Athens 2004, the evolution of the game from then to now, lefty catcher love, being part of one of the most successful mid-major programs, motivating players authentically, creating magical moments, and more.
00:00:00-00:05:12 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:05:12-00:56:30 Interview
00:56:30-00:57:58 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Virginia Head Coach and Biola University alum and All American, Joanna Hardin! They talk about the rise of Virginia Softball, reaching 200 career wins and nearly a decade with the Hoos, developing through hard times, how her playing days and coaching at multiple levels shaped her, when the small things become the big things, why faith is a beautiful thing, the unique history on campus in Charlottesville, the ACC, Jenna’s visit to UVA, and more.
00:00:00-00:05:42 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:05:42-00:46:17 Interview
00:46:17-00:47:32 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna catches up with Andrew Luck who threw out the first pitch for Stanford vs. Cal. Known as the Big Swing, the event set a new NCAA softball record with 13,207 attendees in Stanford Stadium, the home of Stanford Football.
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Jenna is joined by Florida State catcher, All American, 3X All ACC player, and WCWS All-Tournament honoree, Michaela Edenfield! They talk about her career in Tallahassee, playing for Lonni Alameda, Coacha’s impact, dropping bombs into Area 51, catching, the Seminoles’ “K time” experience, her iconic game day makeup, representing her hometown in Sneads, FL, her journey with confidence, what keeps her grounded, being a role model, and more.
00:00:00-00:06:28 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:06:28-01:02:49 Interview
01:02:49-01:04:04 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Bandits pitcher, 2023 Athletes Unlimited champion, 3X All American, ESPY nominee, and James Madison and USA Softball alum, Odicci Alexander! They talk about getting ready for the first year of the AUSL, being part of “This is Legendary” - the largest campaign in pro softball history, leading JMU to their first ever WCWS, opening her own facility with SixFour3, always playing for something bigger, the people who mean the most, and more.
00:00:00-00:05:02 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:05:02-01:00:55 Interview
01:00:55-01:01:59 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Michigan Head Coach for 38 years, winningest coach in NCAA softball history (including the 2005 national title), 18X Big Ten COY, Michigan State alum and AIAW national champion, and HOF inductee, Carol Hutchins! They talk about our sport’s history and evolution, leading the first team east of the Mississippi River to win a title, women of the B1G, retired life, whether she’s more Wolverine or Spartan at this point, hot takes, and much more.
00:00:00-00:05:50 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:05:50-00:52:58 Interview
00:52:58-00:54:11 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Stanford junior, All American infielder, leading ACC hitter, All Pac-12 honoree, and 2023 Big Ten Player and Freshman of the Year, #99 Taryn Kern! They talk about being the softball program’s first ever undergrad transfer, balancing elite academics and athletics, playing in the football stadium, competing in 3 different conferences, the underdog mentality, what’s up with all her walks and HBP, growing up in a baseball family, being a Bay Area kid, and more.
00:00:00-00:04:23 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:04:23-00:50:27 Interview
00:50:27-00:51:37 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by ACC Network analyst, Texas Monarchs pro team General Manager, 2X All American at Florida State, and 2016 ACC POY, Alex Powers! They talk about the college landscape, podcasting with her co-host Brittany McKinney, broadcasting (and the outfits), her biggest super powers, resiliency through injuries, what sets the Seminoles apart, Coacha’s impact, entering the sports business as more than a player, embracing the hustle, and more.
00:00:00-00:05:08 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:05:08-00:55:38 Interview
00:55:38-00:56:57 Bring It Home/Outro
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Instagram: @bleavinsoftball
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Jenna is joined by instructor, ambassador, All Pac 10 player, NCAA national champion, Washington Hall of Fame inductee, and former pro, Morgan Stuart! They talk about her experience playing with the Huskies, developing young athletes, their love of defense, the goal of her new book The Real Work, lessons learned in travel ball, the mentor armor athletes need, why there’s no secret formula to success, advice to her younger self, and more.
00:00:00-00:06:18 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:06:18-01:07:00 Interview
01:07:00-01:08:24 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by ESPN analyst, Bandits General Manager in the AUSL, 3X NCAA national champion and All American, Arizona Hall of Famer, women’s baseball World Cup bronze medalist, and Little League Hall of Excellence honoree, Jenny Dalton-Hill! They talk about her career from playing to broadcasting to investing in Athletes Unlimited, her unique experience with USA Baseball and Little League softball, what made her and her teams great, rivalries, and more.
00:00:00-00:06:09 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:06:09-00:58:44 Interview
00:58:44-01:00:01 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Oklahoma State head coach, leader of the 3X NFCA Regional Coaching Staff of the Year, 2022 Big 12 tournament champion, and baseball alum and national champion at Oklahoma, Kenny Gajewski! They talk about building the Cowgirls’ program, why transfers thrive in Stillwater, getting players ready off the field, relying on key relationships, his transition from playing baseball to coaching softball, speaking openly about his stutter to help others, and more.
00:00:00-00:05:43 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:05:43-01:02:03 Interview
01:02:03-01:03:28 Bring It Home/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Missouri Head Coach, NFCA President, multi-time Regional Coaching Staff of the Year honoree, and Gannon University alum, Larissa Anderson! They talk about being a leader among coaches, career development from Hofstra to Mizzou, what ownership looks like, why we can’t fake passion, motivational quotes, how the Tigers overcome adversity, the SEC, her playing days, what it’s like actually pursuing dreams, meeting at the convention, and more.
00:00:00-00:06:40 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:06:40-01:01:25 Interview
01:01:25-01:02:41 Bring It Home/Outro
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The season 5 finale is here! Jenna looks back and highlights the greatest hits from the Safe or Out segment, where each guest gives their hot takes on all things softball - from bat flips and conference realignments, to rules, looks, culture, terminology, strategy, and more. Plus, she breaks down the 2024 softball year in review and shares the final Foul Tip of the Week.
00:00:00-00:18:32 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:18:32-01:09:12 Safe or Out Highlights
01:09:12-01:14:18 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Alliance Fastpitch CEO, Players Collxctive co-founder, Texas A&M alum, WCWS runner up, 3X Big 12 champion, and retired NPF pro, Dr. Jami Lobpries! They talk about making an impact from the youth level to pro, her career evolution from player to executive, innovation and entrepreneurship, collaborating to move the game forward, reflecting on this year, the “team” aspect of sports, why being an aunt is one of their favorite roles, and more.
00:00:00-00:09:47 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:09:47-01:06:04 Interview
01:06:04-01:10:41 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited pro, Team USA veteran, 4X All American outfielder at Florida, her D1 Softball podcast co-host, and fellow 805 native, Amanda Lorenz! They talk about working together this spring, being an AU captain and winning silver at the World Cup this summer, what she learned in her formative years with the Gators and the Batbusters, launching her signature glove, who and what inspires her, LA 2028 goals, being a hype woman, dog mom to Blue, and more.
00:00:00-00:09:56 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:09:56-01:00:12 Interview
01:00:12-01:03:35 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by 2X Olympic medalist, USA Softball and Arizona Hall of Famer, 3X All American, Honda Award Winner and NCAA national champion, NPF Pitcher of the Year with the Chicago Bandits, and current MLB ambassador - called “the face of softball” by Time Magazine, Jennie Finch! They talk about her Olympic experience and insight, college and pro, collaborating with (and striking out) baseball players, the responsibility of being a role model, her family, and more.
00:00:00-00:09:24 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:09:24-01:03:32 Interview
01:03:32-01:06:50 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited pro, #1 pick in the AU college draft, 3X All American, 2X AAC POY, 2022 Division I batting champion, Wichita State alum and record holder, and current Marshall assistant coach, Sydney McKinney! They talk about hosting AUX at the Shockers’ Wilkins Stadium, the “mid-major” experience, playing and coaching at the same time, competing with and against her boss Morgan Zerkle, AUSL, Little League Softball, her dogs, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:13 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:13-00:53:54 Interview
00:53:54-00:56:32 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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It’s the 150th episode! To celebrate, Jenna is joined by current OKC Spark pro, 2019 All American and Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, 3X All Big Ten player, Minnesota alum, and North Florida pitching coach, Amber Fiser! They talk about playing in the softball Mecca, competing in 3 different pro leagues (AFP, Athletes Unlimited, and WPF), taking the Gophers to their first ever WCWS, B1G softball, representing the Midwest, how coaching makes her a better player, gaining new perspectives, basically a masterclass in her pitching philosophy, and more.
00:00:00-00:09:35 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:09:35-01:05:51 Interview
01:05:51-01:08:17 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by 30-year collegiate coach, 6X Big West champion with 7 NCAA appearances at Cal State Fullerton, 5X Big West Coach of the Year, former longtime head coach at Mt SAC, and Oklahoma alum, Kelly Ford! They talk about everything - the 2024 season, her retirement, Titan program history, Judi Garman, remembering beloved alum Taylor Dockins, playing and coaching at both the junior college and Division I levels, the legacy she’s leaving, and more.
00:00:00-00:09:56 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:09:56-01:09:11 Interview
01:09:11-01:13:14 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Texas A&M alum, incoming grad transfer at San Diego State, current Duck Town Quack in the Golden Bay Collegiate League (GBCL), and two-way player, Grace Uribe! They talk about her college softball experience, graduating as an Aggie in College Station, the transfer portal, the recruiting process then and now, how summer ball helped her fall back in love with the game, her future with the Aztecs, grad school and career aspirations, and more.
00:00:00-00:14:30 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:14:30-01:05:11 Interview
01:05:11-01:09:41 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by new Duke grad, All American pitcher, ACC champion, Pitcher of the Year, and tournament MVP, and professional rookie with the Texas Smoke, Jala Wright! They talk about taking the Blue Devils to their first ever WCWS, how Coach Marissa Young has influenced her, the rise of ACC softball, her transfer experience, her professional debut, being unapologetically herself, embodying “Slayla”, realizing dreams, mental preparation, her family, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:52 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:52-01:01:38 Interview
01:01:38-01:05:56 Foul Tip of the Week
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Jenna is joined by former UCLA catcher, NCAA national champion, gear designer, mentor, and USA and Athletes Unlimited alum, Paige Halstead! They talk about covering the WCWS with D1Softball in OKC, winning with the Bruins in 2019, her battery relationship with Rachel Garcia, creating her own line of PHX catching gear with All Star, playing pro with AU and internationally with Team USA, giving lessons, why she wants to help girls reach their potential, and more.
00:00:00-00:12:04 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:12:04-01:03:59 Interview
01:03:59-01:08:40 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by ESPN analyst, 2X Olympic gold medalist, Japan League MVP, and keynote speaker, Michele Smith! They talk about scrise balls, being in OKC, broadcasting, her 18th year calling the WCWS with the A team Beth Mowins, Jessica Mendoza and Holly Rowe, creating the Clearwater tournament with ESPN, her alma mater Oklahoma State, Olympic experience with USA Softball, pro career in Japan, giving back, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:38 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:38-00:52:23 Interview
00:52:23-00:56:38 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Duke Head Coach, 2024 ACC Coach of the Year, regular season and tournament champion, 3X All-American at Michigan, and Big Ten Pitcher and POY, Marissa Young! They talk about her “rizz”, the Blue Devils’ evolution, hosting the ACC tournament and NCAA Regionals, being the No. 10 national seed, Super Regionals, impact players, the trajectory of the program and the ACC, measuring success, mental health, her family’s journey, and more.
00:00:00-00:12:12 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:12:12-00:42:39 Interview
00:42:39-00:46:31 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by recently retired Head Coach at the University of Pacific for 32 years, Stockton Athletics Hall of Famer, and member of the USA Softball coaching pool and NCAA Division I Committee, Brian Kolze! They talk about when he recruited her, reflections on his career, his expansive and elite coaching tree, retirement and what’s next, international experience, Selection Sunday, what really goes into making the bracket, evolution of the game, and more.
00:00:00-00:08:08 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:08:08-01:13:42 Interview
01:13:42-01:16:13 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Stanford catcher, Rawlings Gold Glove winner, and All Pac-12 honoree, Aly Kaneshiro! They talk about her family, why she chose softball, rebuilding the Cardinal program, bullpen antics, managing a pitching staff (and catching Nijaree Canady), throwing runners out, why they call her “Biggie”, her recruiting process, playing in the WCWS, Senior Day celebrations, the Pac-12 tournament, mindset for NCAA postseason, career aspirations in nursing, and more.
00:00:00-00:05:50 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:05:50-00:52:50 Interview
00:52:50-00:55:00 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by ACC Network analyst, North Carolina alum, and retired catcher, Brittany McKinney! They talk about the landscape of ACC softball, Stanford and Cal joining next year, her career path from firefighting to broadcasting, playing at UNC and in the pros, catching elite pitchers (and being married to one like Taryne Mowatt), takes on some current hot topics, and much more.
00:00:00-00:11:46 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:11:46-01:08:17 Interview
01:08:17-01:11:22 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Fresno State Head Coach, 2X NPF champion and MVP, international medalist with Team USA, and 3X All Big Ten player at Iowa, Stacy May-Johnson! They talk about the Bulldogs’ history and program, the Mountain West landscape, The Valley community and fan base, her Chicago Bandits and USA experience, the grind of pro softball, how to live in the middle emotionally, what real toughness is, and more.
00:00:00-00:13:05 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:13:05-00:57:51 Interview
00:57:51-01:01:53 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna and current Arizona State Head Coach, retired pro, and Notre Dame All American, Megan Bartlett, finish their conversation. In part 2, they talk about fostering a family dynamic, her biggest takeaways and learnings, different types of inspiration and leadership, coaching in today’s age, preparing for conference competition, and playing the last year of the Pac-12, as well as her personal path on the field, in the classroom, in her career, and much more.
00:00:00-00:07:43 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:07:43-00:38:57 Interview
00:38:57-00:42:13 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Arizona State Head Coach, retired pro, and All American player at Notre Dame, Megan Bartlett! In part 1, they talk about coaching, her vision and philosophy, rebuilding the Sun Devils, the impact of the alumni and staff on the program, playing at Club Farrington, team personalities, getting ready to play their next Pac-12 series at Stanford, her career path, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:13 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:13-00:44:08 Interview
00:44:08-00:49:55 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Loyola Marymount Head Coach, 2X Olympic medalist with Team USA, NCAA national champion and All American at UCLA, and Hall of Fame Bruin, Tairia Flowers! They talk about making an impact as a player and a coach, her experience as both in college and the Olympics, memories that stick out, parity in today’s game, the health of the Lions’ program, her family and support system, choosing what’s best for you, being your own best friend, and more.
00:00:00-00:15:01 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:15:01-01:05:28 Interview
01:05:28-01:08:17 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by the Northwestern Heach Coach of over two decades, Wildcats’ wins leader, and 5X Big Ten Coach of the Year, Kate Drohan! They talk about why she continues to choose Evanston, the culture and alumni, twinning with her sister Caryl, being mentored by the namesake of Sharon Drysdale Field (and new stadium coming!), passion after all this time, the 2024 team, all women head coaches in B1G softball, what the purple cow’s all about, and more.
00:00:00-00:11:40 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:11:40-00:58:45 Interview
00:58:45-01:02:06 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by national champion and 3X All American at Florida State, Rawlings Gold Glove winner, and current Athletes Unlimited pro, Jessi Warren! They talk about the WCWS with the Seminoles, growing ACC softball, why everyone loves Coacha, the real life of a professional player, taking pride in defense, life and career aspirations, vulnerability as a strength, fun facts from being ambidextrous to her love of basketball and Disney, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:19 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:19-01:10:48 Interview
01:10:48-01:13:47 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by 3X Olympic gold medalist, 3X national champion and All American at Arizona, USA Softball Hall of Famer, and speaker, Leah Amico! They talk about her college and international legacy, playing for Mike Candrea in both, what the gold standard actually is, the importance of taking action, not letting limiting beliefs hold you back, expanding comfort zones, growing the game globally to stay in the Olympics, empowering women and girls, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:43 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:43-01:08:25 Interview
01:08:25-01:12:19 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by UCLA catcher, 3X All Pac-12 honoree, 2X WCWS participant, and Team USA member, Sharlize Palacios! They talk about her family, having a softball sister like Sashel, playing internationally, Latina representation, the art of catching, the Bruin bubble, playing for the most historic programs in NCAA softball, the last year of the Pac-12 as we know it, the 2024 season and team’s personalities, leveling up, her post-college career aspirations, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:06 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:06-00:58:08 Interview
00:58:08-01:01:28 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by 2X NFCA Division I Assistant Coach of the Year, Oklahoma pitching and associate head coach, and Sooner alum, Jen Rocha! They talk about her championship coaching career, the Gassos, the evolution of OU softball, the new stadium, developing talent, managing a staff of P1s, bullpen culture, mound visits, how to handle pressure, dealing with failure, what she’s most excited for this season, the growth of our sport, and more.
00:00:00-00:12:30 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:12:30-01:08:28 Interview
01:08:28-01:12:02 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by longtime ESPN and SEC Network TV analyst, NCAA national champion, 3X All American, and Assistant Coach at Alabama, Kayla Braud! They talk about wearing #1, playing each other in Supers, the first SEC natty, being on the wall at Rhoads, broadcasting, answering the call to coach at her alma mater, Patrick Murphy, support from Bama legends like Nick Saban, the value of triple threats, why finding joy in others is the secret sauce, and more.
00:00:00-00:11:26 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:11:26-01:09:18 Interview
01:09:18-01:12:25 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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This offseason, we’re re-airing some of the best interviews of Bleav in Softball Season 4! Enjoy.
Jenna is joined by Stanford freshman pitcher, the nation’s lowest ERA holder, Top 25 USA Softball National POY Finalist, Top 10 NFCA Freshman of the Year finalist, All Pac-12 First and Freshman Team member, and much more to come, Nijaree Canady! They talk about her mindset in the circle, Cardinal bullpen relationships, managing success, being a role model, her recruiting process, the transition to college, shared Stanford traditions, team stories, and more.
00:00:00-00:13:49 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:13:49-01:07:40 Interview
01:07:40-01:11:53 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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This offseason, we’re re-airing some of the best interviews of Bleav in Softball Season 4! Enjoy.
Jenna is joined by retired Team USA pitcher, 2X Olympic silver medalist, 16 year pro, 6x Japan Softball League Champion, 5X NPF league Champion, Tennessee Hall of Famer, 4X All-American, and NCAA record holder - the legendary lefty, Monica Abbott! They talk about reflecting on her career from beginning to end, her impact on the game from college to pro and the Olympics (twice), retirement, telling her story in her new book, what’s next for her, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:13 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:13-00:50:45 Interview
00:50:45-00:55:01 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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This offseason, we’re re-airing some of the best interviews of Bleav in Softball Season 4! Enjoy.
Jenna is joined by UCF Head Coach, 2022 Extra Inning Softball National Coach of the Year, Hall of Fame pitcher at Pacific, new WCC Hall of Honor inductee, and fellow Ventura County native, Cindy Ball-Malone! They talk about the growth of the Knights, redefining what’s possible, going beyond “mid major”, moving to the Big 12, why they call her Bear, her coaching tree, her playing career, pitching, their Camarillo connection and mutual friends, and more.
00:00:00-00:09:22 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:09:22-01:03:28 Interview
01:03:28-01:06:36 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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This offseason, we’re re-airing some of the best interviews of Bleav in Softball Season 4! Enjoy.
Jenna is joined by 3X Olympic gold medalist, USA Softball and UCLA Hall of Famer, 4X All American, and the Bruins’ Associate Head Coach, Lisa Fernandez! They talk about her reaction to being called the GOAT, the UCLA legacy of pitchers who hit, champ camps and the Lisa Fernandez stat, defining intensity, playing fearlessly, how her parents instilled mental toughness in her, women she looked up to like Dot Richardson, Megan Faramio stories, and more.
00:00:00-00:07:59 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:07:59-01:10:19 Interview
01:10:19-01:13:33 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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The season 4 finale is here! Jenna looks back and highlights the greatest hits from the Safe or Out segment, where each guest gives their hot takes on all things softball - from bat flips, NIL and conference realignments, to rules, outfits, dugout culture, signals, strategy, and more. Plus, she breaks down the 2023 softball year in review and shares the final Foul Tip of the Week.
00:00:00-00:11:40 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:11:40-01:07:06 Safe or Out Highlights
01:07:06-01:10:09 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Executive at Athletes Unlimited, former Commissioner of National Pro Fastpitch, longtime broadcaster and instructor, and Hall of Fame player, Cheri Kempf! They talk about AU softball season 4, the growth and business strategy behind the women’s pro league, how they measure success, making history, the pro softball landscape, elevating women’s sports, her experience from player to executive, NCAA softball hot topics, and more.
00:00:00-00:09:04 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:09:04-01:11:49 Interview
01:11:49-01:14:58 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna and 50 year coaching veteran, longtime travel ball leader, hitting instructor, and one of her old coaches, Phil Bruder, finish their conversation. In part 2, they talk about stories of his former players, his relationships with college coaches, the recruiting process, balancing mental health and mental toughness, fun memories, his impressive longevity, hot takes, and more.
00:00:00-00:12:09 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:12:09-01:03:32 Interview
01:03:32-01:07:04 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by former longtime leader of the California Raiders organization, coach of a dozen ASA national champions, over 400 college scholarship winners, 130+ All-Americans, and multiple Olympians, and one of her travel ball coaches, Phil Bruder! In part 1, they talk about his coaching career, stories from when she played for him, college recruiting, how the game has evolved, the hot topics of today, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:43 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:43-00:58:36 Interview
00:58:36-01:01:48 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by broadcaster and co-host of the In the Circle podcast, Victor Anderson! They talk about his softball coverage over the past 20+ years, the ins and outs of broadcasting and podcasting, takeaways from the inaugural WPF season, the investment in pro softball, why highlighting all college levels from Division II and III to NAIA is important, what kids and parents should actually care about during recruiting, hot takes on hot topics, and more.
00:00:00-00:06:50 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:06:50-00:56:41 Interview
00:56:41-00:59:38 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Head Coach of the Great Britain women’s national team, Managing Editor at D1Softball, and NCAA national champion at UCLA, Tara Henry! They talk about international softball, the World Cup, what we need to do to stay in the Olympics, British culture, how to really grow the game, going from player to journalist, her media coverage, why relationships are the best part, meeting in person at the WCWS, biggest 2023 takeaways, and more.
00:00:00-00:12:43 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:12:43-01:10:17 Interview
01:10:17-01:12:58 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Washington assistant coach, newly retired Athletes Unlimited player, former Team USA member, All Pac-12 UW alum, and badass mom, Courtney Gano! They talk about reflecting on her playing career, retirement, her transition to coaching, the Husky program and alumni base, her community of support, what her dad and son mean to her, being where she’s meant to be, and more.
00:00:00-00:17:36 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:17:36-01:14:43 Interview
01:14:43-01:17:17 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Big Ten Network analyst, Northwestern Softball alum, and Academic All-Big Ten catcher, Samantha Nettling! They talked about Big Ten softball, the national landscape of college softball, the transfer portal and the Jordy Bahl effect, transitioning to the media side, covering her alma mater and her conference, working and being a fan at the WCWS, her experience with the Wildcats, and more.
00:00:00-00:11:40 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:11:40-01:11:31 Interview
01:11:31-01:14:40 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited rookie, Team USA pitcher, UCLA All American, 2X Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year, and 2019 national champion, Megan Faraimo! They talk about her final season with the Bruins, champ camps, the transition from college to pro, what attracted her to AU, being part of iconic organizations back to the Corona Angels, international ball, failure recovery, her culture and values, what VALU means to her, her love of music, and more.
00:00:00-00:12:03 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:12:03-01:05:10 Interview
01:05:10-01:08:43 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited OG, Japan pro league player for the Toda Medics, Team USA member for the WBSC World Cup, All American Oregon alum and 2018 NFCA National Catcher of the Year, Gwen Svekis! They talk about college softball hot takes, the landscape of pro softball, her Japan experience, building AU from the ground up, the importance of relationships, Pride Month, her story, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:47 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:47-01:21:26 Interview
01:21:26-01:24:07 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna and ESPN statistician, former college and Olympic coach, high school Athletic Director, and South Carolina Hall of Fame catcher, Karen Johns, finish their chat. In part 2, they talk more about the NCAA softball postseason, the WCWS stage, how the game has evolved, hot takes on NIL and bat flips, and more. Plus, Jenna recaps her trip to OKC from multiple angles and previews pro softball this summer with AUX and WPF.
00:00:00-00:23:22 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:23:22-00:57:33 Interview
00:57:33-01:02:13 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by ESPN statistician, former longtime college softball coach, USA player and Olympic coach, high school Athletic Director, and South Carolina Hall of Fame catcher, Karen Johns! In part 1, they talk about reuniting at the Stanford Regional, recruiting Jenna when coaching at Virginia, the 2023 NCAA tournament so far, working with ESPN to cover every pitch of the postseason, digging into the data in her stats role, behind the scenes, stories, and more.
00:00:00-00:12:01 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:12:01-00:44:37 Interview
00:44:37-00:49:15 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by senior writer for The Athletic, SiriusXM radio host for College Sports Today, 2020 National Sports Writer of the Year for the National Sports Media Association, and veteran college football journalist covering the WCWS, Nicole Auerbach! They talk about her experience growing up playing softball, what makes the sport compelling, fun storylines, her NCAA postseason coverage, how to be aggressive in a good way, supporting women, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:24 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:24-00:46:18 Interview
00:46:18-00:49:36 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Stanford freshman pitcher, the nation’s lowest ERA holder, Top 25 USA Softball National POY finalist, Top 10 NFCA Freshman of the Year finalist, All Pac-12 First and Freshman Team member, and much more to come, Nijaree Canady! They talk about her mindset in the circle, Cardinal bullpen relationships, managing success, being a role model, her recruiting process, the transition to college, shared Stanford traditions, team stories, and more.
00:00:00-00:13:49 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:13:49-01:07:40 Interview
01:07:40-01:11:53 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Oregon Head Coach, 4X member of the National Coaching Staff of the Year as an assistant/associate head coach at Oklahoma, and former all-conference catcher for the Sooners, Melyssa Lombardi! They talk about the first ever Pac-12 tournament, having all female head coaches in the Pac, the Ducks’ culture, fighting through adversity, playing at Jane Sanders Stadium, her favorite Nike uniforms, being a catcher coaching the bullpen, and more.
00:00:00-00:09:56 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:09:56-00:35:24 Interview
00:35:24-00:38:20 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Northwestern senior, first ever Rawlings Gold Glove Award as a catcher, 2022 Johnny Bench Award winner and Softball America Defensive Player of the Year, Big Ten Conference champion, and WPF draftee, Jordyn Rudd! They talk about catching, the bullpen, the Drohan twins, B1G softball, playing through weather, Wildcat alumni, managing failure and success, being drafted by USSSA Pride, family, her fiance’s proposal at the field, and more.
00:00:00-00:06:39 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:06:39-00:59:03 Interview
00:59:03-01:01:44 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Cal State Fullerton third baseman, 2022 Big West champion, 2021 All American and Big West Freshman of the Year, and fellow SoCal native, Hannah Becerra! They talk about whether or not they’re related, family dynamics and support, what got her into softball, team culture, shifting the underdog mentality, postseason, mental health and the student-athlete experience, being a first generation student, her potential life path, and more.
00:00:00-00:04:54 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:04:54-00:59:07 Interview
00:59:07-01:01:39 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by retired Team USA pitcher, 2X Olympic silver medalist, 16 year pro, 6x Japan Softball League Champion, 5X NPF league Champion, Tennessee Hall of Famer, 4X All-American, and NCAA record holder - the legendary lefty, Monica Abbott! They talk about reflecting on her career from beginning to end, her impact on the game from college to pro and the Olympics (twice), retirement, telling her story in her new book, what’s next for her, and more.
00:00:00-00:10:13 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:10:13-00:50:45 Interview
00:50:45-00:55:01 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Arizona Head Coach, only first year head coach to go to the WCWS since 1988, Olympic silver medalist, USSSA Hall of Famer, 4X All-American at Arizona, 2X national champion, and one of the best center fielders to ever do it, Caitlin Lowe! They talk about leading her alma mater, her relationship with Mike Candrea, coaching with former teammates Taryne Mowatt and Lauren Lappin, the Wildcats’ culture, her playing days, slapping, and more.
00:00:00-00:08:21 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:08:21-00:57:00 Interview
00:57:00-00:59:51 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Kentucky Head Coach, the winningest coach in program history, 2016 SEC Coach of the Year, 2014 NFCA Coaching Staff of the Year, and All-Atlantic 10 UMass player, Rachel Lawson! They talk about her being in Lexington 15+ years, Big Blue Nation, coaching fundamentals and what’s changed, what made her fall in love with softball, what she learned from her playing days, Twitter shenanigans, mutual friends like Brittany Cervantes, and more.
00:00:00-00:05:42 Intro/Covering Our Bases
00:05:42-00:55:23 Interview
00:55:23-00:58:34 Foul Tip of the Week/Outro
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Jenna is joined by Arkansas Head Coach, winningest softball coach in Razorback history, back to back SEC Coach of the Year and regular season champion, and Cal alum and national champion, Courtney Deifel! They talk about the evolution of Arkansas Softball, why they focus on pulling the same side of the rope, the SEC, being a role model for her players and sons, what makes Bogle Park special, her player experience at Cal, her softball family, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Howard Softball Head Coach, recently announced Head Coach of the new pro team - the Texas Smoke, Nebraska alum, and Skylar’s mom, Tori Tyson! They talk about her coaching journey from being the daughter of Corona Angels’ Marty Tyson, to pushing the Bison to new heights, to being the first HBCU coach to lead a pro team in the WPF. Plus, being influenced by Rhonda Revelle and her daughter, embracing pressure, coaching style, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Oklahoma alum, 2X national champion, 4X Big 12 champion, Team Mexico Olympian, and Athletes Unlimited pro, Nicole Mendes! They talk about 2023 softball, OU’s championship mindset, being inspired and humbled playing with teammates like Shay Knighten and Jocelyn Alo, the Tokyo Olympics, turning pro, why relationships are key for success, planting seeds in your life and letting them grow, having no regrets, and more.
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Jenna is joined by UCF Head Coach, 2022 Extra Inning Softball National Coach of the Year, Hall of Fame pitcher at Pacific, new WCC Hall of Honor inductee, and fellow Ventura County native, Cindy Ball-Malone! They talk about the growth of the Knights, redefining what’s possible, going beyond “mid major”, moving to the Big 12, why they call her Bear, her coaching tree, her playing career, pitching, their Camarillo connection and mutual friends, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Stanford Head Coach, 2019 Pac-12 Coach of the Year, All-American catcher, and one of her former coaches, Jessica Allister! They talk about the 2023 season, a roster rundown, the Pac-12, the first conference tournament this year, unique aspects of Stanford athletics, the program’s evolution in the Allister era, player development, tunnel vision, and 2022 success, including the Alabama regional trip, “ooshka” cheers, pink cowboy hats, and more.
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Jenna is joined by 3X Olympic gold medalist, USA Softball and UCLA Hall of Famer, 4X All American, and the Bruins’ Associate Head Coach, Lisa Fernandez! They talk about her reaction to being called the GOAT, the UCLA legacy of pitchers who hit, champ camps and the Lisa Fernandez stat, defining intensity, playing fearlessly, how her parents instilled mental toughness in her, women she looked up to like Dot Richardson, Megan Faraimo stories, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited pitcher, Duke All American, 4X All-ACC honoree, and mental health advocate, Peyton St. George! They talk about being player one under Coach Young, what it means to be first, NIL and opportunities off the field, going pro with Athletes Unlimited, the realities of mental health, why balance requires sacrifice, how to support athletes’ mental health, and more. Plus, a 2023 softball preview and the first Foul Tip of the Week.
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The season 3 finale is here! Jenna looks back and highlights the greatest hits from the Safe or Out segment, where each guest gives their hot takes on all things softball - from bat flips and NIL to game day style, equipment, strategy and rules of the game, softball culture, and more. Plus, she breaks down the 2022 softball year in review and shares the last Foul Tip of the Week.
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The season 3 finale is here! Jenna looks back and highlights the greatest hits from the Safe or Out segment, where each guest gives their hot takes on all things softball - from bat flips and NIL to game day style, equipment, strategy and rules of the game, softball culture, and more. Plus, she breaks down the 2022 softball year in review and shares the last Foul Tip of the Week.
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The season 3 finale is here! Jenna looks back and highlights the greatest hits from the Safe or Out segment, where each guest gives their hot takes on all things softball - from bat flips and NIL to game day style, equipment, strategy and rules of the game, softball culture, and more. Plus, she breaks down the 2022 softball year in review and shares the last Foul Tip of the Week.
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Jenna is joined by softball journalist, National College Softball Editor at Extra Inning Softball, and Founder of Justin’s World of Softball, Justin McLeod! They talk about the landscape of softball media coverage, his 11 year career and shameless Dr. Pepper addiction, what makes a good story, shining a light on all parts of the game, why purpose matters, looking back at softball in 2022, favorite stories, and more. Plus, an Athletes Unlimited recap.
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Jenna is joined by 3X All American at Michigan, 2X World Cup Champion with Team USA, longtime pro player in Japan, and newly retired WPF pitcher for the USSSA Pride, Jordan Taylor! They talk about her retirement, her coaches from high school to Carol Hutchins, pro experiences around the world, the first year of WPF, her next career in set and costume design, nerding out on Disney and Harry Potter, relationships, standing up for yourself, and more.
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It’s the 100th episode! To celebrate, Jenna is joined by 2X Olympic gold medalist, member of the first ever NCAA championship team at UCLA, USA Softball Hall of Famer, and Liberty Head Coach, Dr. Dot Richardson! They talk about what it takes to be the first at something, her Olympics and Bruin stories, why faith is the center of everything, studying to be a doctor while playing, the art of coaching, the effects of Title IX, a softball history lesson, how far we’ve come and still want to go, and more. Plus, a quick look back at the last 100 episodes.
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Jenna and Athletes Unlimited pro, Puerto Rico pitcher, and Cal and Fresno State alum, Kamalani Dung, finish their chat. In part 2, they talk about using sport to become the best multidimensional version of you, testing the status quo, why athletes have everything to be successful in any career, her year off exploring opportunities from a corporate job to TV acting, challenges she overcame to make it, her recruiting story, the Stanford/Cal connection, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Cal alum, Mountain West Pitcher of the Year at Fresno State, Athletes Unlimited pro, and Puerto Rican national team member, Kamalani Dung! In part 1, they talk about being Hawaii’s first professional pitcher, growing up with Jocelyn Alo, pitching in Athletes Unlimited and AUX, what sets PUR Softball apart, the World Games, playing for the 99% who have humble beginnings like her, her mission to give back and create opportunities, and more.
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Jenna is joined by co-founders of The Range Pitching Academy and longtime travel ball coaches - leader of the Firecrackers organization, Tony Rico, and San Francisco State alum, Holly Pearce! They talk about revolutionizing pitching, player development mentally as much as physically, reminiscing on when Holly was Jenna’s travel ball coach, the legacy Tony built with the Firecrackers, why Tony is known as the Softball Yoda and Holly is The Academic, and more.
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Jenna is joined by coach, business owner, podcast host, former NPF player, and 3X All-Region Purdue softball alum, Ashley Burkhardt! They talk about how she fell in love with softball, how she got to the next level, her college recruiting process, her Purdue experience, getting drafted and playing pro, all things confidence, parent-athlete relationships, her training business, bonding over podcasting, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Nebraska Softball Head Coach, 2022 Big Ten champion, NFCA Hall of Famer, and the winningest coach in Nebraska Athletics history, Rhonda Revelle! They talk about being a Husker for 40 years as a player and coach, 2022 success, Big Ten softball, thoughts on the conference expansion with UCLA, Title IX, playing in the first NCAA national championship, how relationships are the heart of softball, and more.
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Jenna and AUX champion, Team Mexico Olympian, and Jackass movie star, Danielle O’Toole, finish their conversation. In part 2, they talk about international representation in Athletes Unlimited, her thoughts on the Arizona Softball staff, starring in Jackass, the meaning and milestones behind her tattoos, today’s college strike zone vs. pro/international, who would’ve sponsored her if she had NIL, and more. Plus, conference realignments and other news.
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Jenna is joined by the first ever Athletes Unlimited AUX champion, Tokyo Olympian with Team Mexico, Arizona All American, and movie star, Danielle O’Toole! In part 1, they talk about the AUX experience and family atmosphere in San Diego, pitching strategy, her relationship with her All American mom, her mental health journey before and after the Olympics, separating her self worth from her performance, her support system, speaking up, and more.
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On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Jenna is joined by Oregon State Head Coach, Fresno State Hall of Fame player, and the most decorated USA Softball Olympic athlete in history, Laura Berg! They talk about the rise of Beaver Softball, her coaching philosophy, being a player and a coach at the WCWS and the Olympics, Team USA teammates and stories, what Title IX means to her, women who’ve inspired her, growth mindset, and the history and big picture of softball.
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Jenna and ESPN Analyst, 3X All American, and Florida alum, Francesca Enea, finish their conversation. In part 2, they talk about what it’s like to be the first to achieve something, what makes teams the “best”, her unique swing, playing to and believing in your strengths, how controlling the controllables helps her to this day, how she’s helping players through their whole lifecycle with her nonprofit ALFA, and more.
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Jenna is joined by ESPN Analyst, 3X All American at Florida, WCWS All Tournament player, and fellow SoCal girl, Francesca Enea! In part 1, they talk about the historic 2022 NCAA softball season, her broadcasting style, playing in OKC, building up Gators Softball, breaking the mold in her recruiting journey, why she’s over the Pac-12 and SEC rivalry, what love languages have to do with softball, and more. Plus, a WCWS recap and pro softball summer preview.
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Jenna breaks down the 2022 Women’s College World Series in OKC, including keys to success, intangibles for each team, coaches’ influence, player leadership from freshman to fifth years, thoughts on parity and growth, and more. Plus, Covering Our Bases with history making Super Regionals highlights and national awards, and the Foul Tip of the Week.
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Jenna is joined by ESPN and fellow Pac-12 Networks broadcaster, All American pitcher, and Arizona alum, Kenzie Fowler! They talk about Regionals reactions, the Pac-12 sending a message, the state of our game today, controversies (yes, including illegal pitches), broadcasting and storytelling, her career with the Wildcats, her own postseason and WCWS experience, what got her hooked on softball as a young girl, and much more.
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Jenna and Pac-12 Networks analyst, Olympic gold medalist, and UCLA Hall of Famer Amanda Freed finish their conversation. In part 2, they talk about her favorite parts of college, Olympic and pro softball, understanding true competition, her travel ball development and exposure, benefits of being old school, working on a movie with Reese Witherspoon, bonding over being introverts, and always chasing excellence. Plus, Jenna gives her NCAA Regionals rundown.
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Jenna is joined by fellow Pac-12 Networks analyst, Team USA Olympic gold medalist, UCLA Hall of Famer, and national champion, Amanda Freed! In part 1, they talk about postseason, working together on TV broadcasts, how she won championships at every level, being one of the OG pitchers who hit, softball then vs now, alums coaching at alma maters, remembering the pure love of the game, whether or not Jenna played it cool when they met, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Pitt softball alum, MBA graduate, businesswoman, mentor, and bestselling author of The Athlete Advantage: Success Beyond Game Day, Samantha Card! They talk about helping athletes shape their future now, how sports experience translates to business skills, her own path, understanding psychology to better ourselves and others, mentorship, giving athletes tools for success through her book and business, and why it’s a forever thing.
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Jenna is joined by Stanford pitcher, All Pac-12 First Team and NFCA All-West Region honoree, and the woman behind the face mask, Alana Vawter! They talk about her unconventional path to her dream school, what being the ace means to her, the 3 C’s that help her compete at a high level, being coached by alums, what bullpens are like, balancing focus and fun with teammates, being grateful every day, stories, rally caps, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Utah Head Coach, Hall of Famer, 2015 Pac-12 Coach of the Year, Utes record holder, and All American player, Amy Hogue! They talk about what it means to be scrappy, becoming the winningest Utes coach, being in the Pac-12 for 10 years, alumni impact, having a growth mindset, empowering her staff as well as players, infield defense, their triple play vs OU, doing the little things right, recruiting to the beautiful SLC area, and more.
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Jenna is joined by UCLA Head Coach, 2x Pac-12/10 Coach of the Year, 8X national champion with the Bruins, 3X All-Pac 10 catcher, and everybody’s hair goals, Kelly Inouye-Perez! They talk about this season’s team and success so far, being part of the Bruin Bubble for 33 years as a player and coach, how her staff Lisa Fernandez and Kirk Walker impact the program, the secret sauce to their culture, Coach I-sims, and more.
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Jenna and Olympic silver medalist and Florida alum Aubree Munro finish their conversation. In part 2, they talk candidly about her entire experience in the Tokyo Olympics - learning she made the team, Team USA preparation, covid postponement, competing, and her honest feelings after the gold medal game. Plus, her retirement announcement, moving on gracefully, looking back on her career, what comes next, and how gratitude and her faith get her through everything.
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Jenna is joined by Tokyo Olympian and silver medalist, Florida Gator, 2X national champion, one of the best catchers in the world, and inspiration for the next generation, Aubree Munro! In part 1, they talk about possibly being soul sisters, why defense and catching are her passions, working with Monica Abbott on Team USA, how pushing through the hard in college was the best decision, advice for travel softballers, mental health, Born Ready Sports, and much more.
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Jenna is joined by Howard Head Coach, Nebraska alum, and member of the Tyson softball dynasty, Tori Tyson! They talk about building the Howard tradition, overcoming trials and limited resources, fighting for her team, why she always wanted to lead a HBCU, how her career path was meant to be, competing, why the way you make people feel matters the most, her family dynamic with her dad coach Marty and her softball sisters, leaning on your people, and more.
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Jenna is joined by award-winning Senior Writer at ESPN, radio host, TV personality, podcaster, and Stanford Softball alum, Ramona Shelburne! They talk about their Stanford fam, how she’d write about herself as a player, her favorite stories covering generational athletes, what real confidence is, battling mental adversity, embracing the grind, working smarter and asking for help, the importance of clear priorities, why Bull Durham is her sports movie bible, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Oklahoma alum, 3X All-American and national champion, current National Director of Scouting at Perfect Game Softball, and fellow SoCal native, Jessica Shults! They talk about OU, Natty Patty Gasso, what real toughness is, battling colitis and playing in the WCWS, blessings in disguise, and all things PG - the vision, how she got involved, accessibility for the next generation, keeping girls in the game, and creating job opportunities for women in softball.
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Jenna is joined by Clemson Softball Head Coach, 2021 ACC Coach of the Year and regular season champion, and her former college coach, John Rittman! They talk about building a brand new program, their passionate fanbase and awesome uniforms, defining moments so far, setting meaningful goals, turning the page for this season, the ACC in 5 years, and seeing his former players and coaches doing big things. Plus, a walk down memory lane and what he still hasn’t forgiven Jenna for.
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Jenna is joined by Florida State Head Coach, 5X ACC Coach of the Year, 2018 National Champion, and Softball Canada Olympic pitching coach, Lonni Alameda! They talk about how her early coaching days shaped her career, why her players call her “Coacha”, building up the ACC, how vulnerability is the key to FSU’s success, defining core values, focusing on transformation over transaction, Team 39, impactful moments in Canada’s Tokyo run, and more.
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Jenna is joined by ESPN and MLB analyst, 2X Team USA Olympic medalist, retired pro softball player, Stanford Hall of Famer, and fellow Camarillo native, Jessica Mendoza! They talk about Stanford stories, their hometown, the definition of teammate, how to win, how softball translates to work and life, harnessing the power of branding, why she chose broadcasting, how baseball and pro softball can work together, handling the haters, and a cameo from her son Caden.
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The season 2 finale is here! Jenna looks back and highlights the greatest hits from the Safe or Out segment, where each guest gives their hot takes on all things softball - from bat flips to game day style, rules of the game, softball culture, and more. Plus, she breaks down the year in review and shares the last Foul Tip of the Week to help us get better. See you in season 3!
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Jenna and San Diego State Head Coach Stacey Nuveman finish their conversation. In part 2, they talk about her coaching journey, transitioning from assistant to head coach, her vision for the program, her staff, pouring her heart and 30 year career into their team manual, leading through change, female head coaches, and the importance of women leading women. Plus, hot takes on the NCAA bracket, pitch calling and bat flips.
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Jenna is joined by San Diego State Head Coach, 3X Olympic medalist with Team USA, NCAA national champion, and 4X All-American at UCLA, Stacey Nuveman! In part 1, they talk about Athletes Unlimited, the evolution of the game from era to era, UCLA’s history and secret sauce, her freshman year transformation, reaction to the Tokyo Olympics (and Beijing 2008), how to deal with losing, transitioning into life after playing, career aspirations, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Softball Canada captain, Olympic bronze medalist, 2020 Athletes Unlimited 3rd place champion, Chairperson of the PEC, Washington Husky, and new SDSU assistant coach, Victoria Hayward! They talk about Canada’s team culture (featuring Canadian tuxedos and moose antlers), visualizing success, leading in everything she does, AU strategy, why AU vibes are so positive, UW queens, getting back into coaching, and life after the Olympics.
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Jenna is joined by Mexico shortstop, Tokyo Olympian, Athletes Unlimited pro, and All Pac-12 Utah alum, Anissa Urtez! They talk about her Olympic experience, Team Mexico’s culture, sports psychology, Athletes Unlimited and her cause, family, playing with and against her fiancé Amanda Chidester, Utah Softball and her HOF coach, what makes infield fun, and much more.
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Jenna breaks down Athletes Unlimited week 1 gameplay, broadcasts, history making moments, and the week 2 draft. Plus, Jenna and softball media man Eric Lopez continue their chat, covering college softball conference alliances and expansions, investment, NIL, TV exposure, travel, tournaments, fan experiences, and what they’re looking forward to most in 2022.
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Jenna is joined by broadcaster and co-host of the In the Circle podcast, Eric Lopez! They talk about his coverage of softball over the last 15 years and all things Athletes Unlimited - expectations for Season 2, winner predictions, rookies and under-the-radar players to keep an eye on, draft strategies, themes and trends, where pro softball is going from here, and more.
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Jenna is joined by 2X Olympian, Tokyo Bronze medalist, NCAA national champion, Washington alum, and retired pro softball player, Jenn Salling! They talk about making history with Softball Canada’s first Olympic medal, mental and physical preparation, moments of celebration, her record-breaking hitting approach, transitioning from shortstop to first base, maturing as a player and person, UW sisterhood, recovery and retirement, and advice for future softball players.
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It’s birthday week! Jenna celebrates by reflecting on 2021 softball so far - Olympic highlights, college and pro softball stories and callouts, lessons learned, themes that stand out, what we have ahead of us (Athletes Unlimited, here we come!), and more. Plus, softball news and the Foul Tip of the Week.
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Jenna is joined by SEC and Florida Gulf Coast League broadcaster, podcast host, and Alabama alum, Gray Robertson! They talk about college softball, the SEC and Alabama softball, the FGCL and its significance, takeaways from the Tokyo Olympics, how softball drew him in, why he covers women’s sports, some fun hot takes (hello, Selection Committee), and more.
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Jenna and 2X Olympic medalist Natasha Watley finish their conversation. In part 2 of their Olympics chat, they talk about Beijing 2008 and what she learned, Tokyo 2020 storylines, what it takes to be the best in the world, athlete intangibles, the sisterhood of teammates, why softball should always be in the Olympics, and other sports and athletes she’s excited for in Tokyo.
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Jenna is joined by 2X Olympian, UCLA Hall of Famer, NCAA national champion, and retired pro player, Natasha Watley! In part 1 of their Olympics conversation, they talk about the Tokyo teams, college vs international softball culture, MLB support, and her own Olympic experience - the Olympic Village, the best (and less glamorous) moments, how to balance staying focused and enjoying the moment, meeting athletes like Kobe Bryant, the food, and more.
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Jenna is joined by ESPN softball analyst, pitching expert, Texas A&M Hall of Famer and 2X All American, Amanda Scarborough! They talk about turning points in the college softball season, how the sport has grown, effects of NIL on the game, her broadcasting approach, pitching and keys to developing pitchers, the Olympics, how all levels of softball work together, overcoming adversity, and what softball needs to continue to grow.
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Jenna is joined by 2X NCAA national champion and All-American at Florida, 2015 National POY, USA and NPF alum, and travel ball coach, Lauren Haeger! They talk about her experience at Florida and the WCWS, being a two-way player, her pitching and hitting approaches, why the most unbothered players are the ones who win, and all things travel ball - her pet peeves, the positives, and why she teaches the next generation.
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Jenna is joined by Hall of Fame coach, all-time NCAA wins leader, 8X national champion at Arizona, 2X Team USA Olympic medalist, mentor, and the father of softball, Mike Candrea! They talk about everything - the 2021 season, his retirement, naming Caitlin Lowe his successor, lifelong relationships with his players, mentoring other coaches, competitiveness, picking his brain about hitting and defense, the Olympics, and important life lessons.
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Jenna and Cal Softball Head Coach Chelsea Spencer finish their conversation. In part 2, they talk about what’s the same and what’s different with the team culture since she played, filling a legend like Diane Ninemire’s shoes, what fires her up, her game plans, building a quality student-athlete experience, and more. Plus, Jenna breaks down key takeaways and themes from the 2021 Women’s College World Series!
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Jenna is joined by Cal Head Coach, All-American alum and national champion, Chelsea Spencer! In part 1 of their chat, they cover rivalry fun, returning to her alma mater, Pac-12 softball getting back on top, coaching through covid-19, what being a “custodian” of Cal Softball means, the true definition of leadership, her coaching curriculum experience, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Husky Softball Head Coach, winningest coach of any sport in Washington history, UW alum, and Team USA coach, Heather Tarr! They talk about postseason - from their Selection Show reaction, to fighting through the Seattle Regional, and prepping for Super Regionals - how the Pac-12 can increase exposure, the essence of Husky Softball, the growth of the game, looking ahead to the Tokyo Olympics with Team USA, and more.
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Postseason college softball is back! Jenna breaks down the 2021 NCAA tournament bracket revealed at the Selection Show, how it works, themes by conference, reactions around the softball world, positive takeaways, history making, surprises to watch for, and what we can look forward to on the road to the WCWS. Plus, softball news and the Foul Tip of the Week.
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Following Mother’s Day, Jenna and her softball mom, Marie Becerra, finish their conversation. In part 2, they talk about their family’s relationship with sports, raising a first-generation college student, how softball has impacted their lives, what they learned from each other, how they define strong women, parenting advice, and hot takes from mom. She got it from her mama!
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In this Mother’s Day edition, Jenna is joined by her mom, Marie Becerra! In part 1 of their conversation, the mother-daughter duo discuss the role of a softball mom, managing school and sports, balancing hard work and well-being, and all the memories - being a dugout mom doing rec ball cheers, traveling adventures in club ball, mediating between coach dad and softball daughter, supporting a crazy college schedule, old fashion choices, and more.
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Jenna is joined by standout pro softball player, first ever female Rawlings Gold Glove winner, LSU All-American, and TV host, AJ Andrews! They talk about building confidence, breaking barriers for women and girls, what makes a great outfielder, her diving catches, the Air Andrews sisters making their marks at LSU, why her ESPN Body Issue was important, and believing nothing is impossible.
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Jenna is joined by Minnesota Twins minor league physical therapist and Baylor Softball alum, Danielle Honnette! They talk about her college experience from trying out for the team to going to the Women’s College World Series, carving her career path in athletic training and PT, learning by asking questions, being a woman in baseball, advice for athletes, and more.
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Jenna is joined by current Washington pitcher, 2X NCAA All-American, All-Pac-12 honoree, Australian national team member, and Tokyo Olympics hopeful, Gabbie Plain! They talk about Team Australia, Olympics prep, her pitching movement and mindset, Husky softball culture, moving far away from home, fun Australian sayings, pitching to the boys, role models, fun facts her lack of social media, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited pro, This Is Us pioneer, Japan league player, NPF veteran, Team USA alum, and Loyola Marymount Hall of Famer, Sam Fischer! They talk about going way back to their first travel team together, being obsessed with softball, lessons learned from each of her elite level experiences, podcasting, Twitter clap backs, sorting friends and players into Harry Potter houses, and more.
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Jenna is joined by pro This Is Us player, NPF champion, Nebraska All-American, and current South Dakota State assistant coach, Kiki Stokes! They talk playing pro and coaching at the same time, having tough conversations, diversity in softball and the This Is Us impact, college lessons learned, celebrating Draft Day with teammates, wedding plans, the Midwest, and more.
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Jenna is joined by current Head Coach of Duke Softball, Michigan All-American, and one of the best pitchers in Big Ten history, Marissa Young! They talk about building a new program from scratch, becoming the first black female head coach in Duke history, setting goals that matter, the ACC landscape, hyping up her players and staff, the “crazy” pitching mindset, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Michigan record holder, NCAA national champion, and 4X All-Big Ten honoree, Samantha Findlay! They talk about everything from her famous walk off home run at the World Series to now - what it means to be clutch, the legendary Carol Hutchins, Big 10 softball, teammates and leadership, how age doesn’t matter, changing positions as a senior, how softball set her up for motherhood and her business career now, and more.
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Jenna is joined by current Stanford center fielder, Taylor Gindlesperger! They chat about being a college athlete during the COVID-19 pandemic, making mental adjustments offensively, turning around the program, Coach Allister’s go-to sayings, music, having last names that confuse people, bonding over big brothers and half siblings, why she chose softball, and more.
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Jenna is joined by UCLA All-American, 2019 national champion, back to back National Player of the Year, and future Tokyo Olympian, Rachel Garcia! They talk about competing for the WCWS and a gold medal in the same year, how Lisa Fernandez has influenced her, carrying on the legacy of pitchers who hit, BruWin magic, Team USA, the roller coaster over the last year, how special grandparents are, a fun Q&A, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Arizona alum and 2X NCAA national champion, Callista Balko Elmore! They talk about the evolution of softball and catching in the last 10 years, memories from her playing days, program culture and having a pit bull mentality, her relationship with pitcher and current Wildcats coach Taryne Mowatt, being married to another athlete, her current job, and more.
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Jenna is joined by Fordham Head Coach, 2019 Atlantic 10 champion and Coach of the Year, and UNLV alum, Melissa Inouye! They talk about the ins and outs of running a Division I softball program - her coaching philosophy, recruiting tips and insight, supporting players’ mental health and well-being, the importance of alumni, plus the must-knows about her home state of Hawaii.
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Jenna is joined by Senior Director at Athletes Unlimited, former Commissioner of National Pro Fastpitch, broadcaster, instructor, and Hall of Fame player, Cheri Kempf! She shares why she’s dedicated her life to softball and covers the big stuff - all things AU, NPF learnings, the impact of the Olympics, and the college outlook. Plus, the importance of women helping women, leadership advice, and yes...bat flips.
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The season 1 finale is here! Jenna looks back and highlights the greatest hits from the Safe or Out segment, where each guest gives their hot takes on all things softball - from bat flips to game day style, rules of the game, softball culture, and more. Plus, she shares news and the last Double Play Tip of the Week, with mental and physical tips to get better. See you in season 2!
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Jenna is joined by lead editor and writer at Softball America, Fordham softball alum and 3X Atlantic 10 conference champion, Kayla Lombardo! They talk about their love for the game (and One Tree Hill), women’s representation in media, transitioning from player to journalist, her alma mater and career path, athlete brain, looking back on 2020 softball, and looking ahead to 2021.
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Jenna is rejoined by Stanford All-American shortstop, 2011 National Player of the Year, and Team USA alum, Ashley Hansen Church! The former teammates break down all things infield – the approach for middle infield vs. the corners, softball IQ, communication, the importance of chemistry and trust, the practice grind, and more. Plus, news and the … Continued
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Jenna is rejoined by Team Mexico and Athletes Unlimited star, Tori Vidales. In part 2 of their conversation, they talk about how she started her broadcasting career with SEC Network, her experience with Texas A&M softball and 12th Man, the art of playing first base, goofing around in AU warmups, embracing their curly hair, and … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited, NPF, and Taiwan league pro, Team Mexico infielder, future Tokyo Olympian, Texas A&M All-American, and SEC Network Analyst, Tori Vidales! In part 1 of their conversation, they talk about Hispanic Heritage Month, competing in AU with the Team Mexico “brujas” (aka witches), scouting the Olympics competition, being a true … Continued
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On the heels of the inaugural season of Athletes Unlimited pro softball, Jenna takes a look back and highlights some underrated aspects that made it successful. Plus, she shares interesting news from around the softball world, and the Double Play Tip of the Week – the mental and physical tips to help us get better!
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Jenna is joined by first ever Athletes Unlimited champion, Team USA pitcher, 2X Olympic medalist, Tokyo Olympian, pro legend, 3X NCAA National Player of the Year, and Texas Hall of Famer, Cat Osterman! They talk all things AU, career longevity, in-depth pitching knowledge, wearing #38 for her third Olympics, Longhorn pride, Wonder Woman fandom, the … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited pro, NPF rookie to-be with California Commotion, and All-American outfielder at Arizona State, Morgan Howe! They discuss how she shaped her own destiny to go pro, being a rookie, what makes AU so special, expectations with the new NPF team, the art of outfield, the pineapple on pizza debate, … Continued
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Jenna and Hannah Flippen finish their conversation. In part 2, the Pac-12 alums talk about being a triple threat from the right side, Athletes Unlimited and the larger pro softball landscape, being on a trading card (!), the importance of being yourself, preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, her Utah Softball experience as a player and … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited pro, future Tokyo Olympian with Team USA, This Is Us and Chicago Bandits infielder, and All-American Utah Softball alum, Hannah Flippen! In part 1 of their conversation, they chat about AU – strategy and how leaders emerge, opportunities off the field, assigning players to Friends characters, being mic’d up, … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited pro, Team Italy captain, future Tokyo Olympian, NCAA All-American and 4X Southland Conference POY at McNeese State, Erika Piancastelli! They break down the AU launch, adjusting to the new league (points, drafts, catching, etc), swinging away on a 3-0 count, her favorite Italian food (and how Chicago ranks), European … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Athletes Unlimited pro, Team Canada Olympic hopeful, Canadian Wild NPF pitcher, and 3X Pac-12 champion at Oregon, Karissa Hovinga! Ahead of Opening Day, they talk all things AU – what it’s like in the bubble, what to expect, their social impact work, the swag, etc. Plus, playing through all climates, the … Continued
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Jenna and Taylor Becerra finish their conversation. In part 2, the Becerra ladies talk about her experience in postseason and the Women’s College World Series, overcoming injuries and adversity, being a team player, building the culture at ASU, coaching and her future aspirations, and a hilarious game of Safe or Out – featuring slapping, visors, … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Arizona State softball alum, All Pac-12 player, fellow third baseman and SoCal native, and possible cousin (?), Taylor Becerra! In part 1 of their conversation, the Becerra ladies discuss having a last name that no one can pronounce/spell, figuring out if they’re related, her recruiting path and journey at ASU, third … Continued
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In the strangest year softball has seen, getting back to fundamentals and strengthening our mentality is more important than ever. Jenna highlights top physical and mental softball tips from the Double Play Tip of the Week segment, covering all the basics – warmups, pitching, throwing, defense, hitting, baserunning, and recovery. Plus, she shares interesting news … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Chicago Bandits Head Coach, University of Missouri St Louis assistant coach, 2008 Olympic silver medalist, 2X NFCA All-American, and 2X Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year, Lauren Lappin! The Stanford alums chat about the true impact of versatility, full circle dreams, family inspiration, Stanford Softball memories (duh), carving her path to … Continued
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Jenna is joined by longtime Team Mexico catcher, future Olympian, NPF player, pro athlete for Athletes Unlimited, and All Pac-12 catcher at Arizona State, Sashel Palacios! She talks Latina representation, the Olympic qualifier, pro softball’s impact, growing at ASU, embracing U of A for her sister (!), being the “chispa” her dad taught her to … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Cal State East Bay head coach, 2X All-American and back-to-back NCAA national champion at UCLA, and her former coach, Claire Sua-Amundson! She shares why the Bruins are so great, doing what’s best for you as a player and coach, what to know about D2 softball, the realities of being a coaching … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Puerto Rico national team pitcher, All-American at Florida State, 2018 NCAA national champion, 4X ACC champion and all-conference pitcher, Meghan King! They discuss lefty love, the WCWS, bringing the ACC its first title, the special culture of Puerto Rican Softball, finding her next career and passion in nursing, how her faith … Continued
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Jenna is joined by current USSSA Pride player, previous NPF Cowles Cup champion, All-American at Oklahoma, 2017 NCAA national champion and Big 12 Player of the Year, and WCWS legend, Shay Knighten! They talk about playing against the Scrap Yard Dawgs, working with those players as they created This Is Us Softball, taking action, the … Continued
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Following Father’s Day, Jenna and her dad, Richard Becerra (also known as “Coach Richard”), finish their conversation. In part 2 of the dad pod, the duo talk about training and growing together during college softball and women’s summer leagues, roasting each other, what they learned, and how their relationship has impacted their lives. Plus, Jenna … Continued
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In this special Father’s Day edition, Jenna is joined by her dad and lifelong coach, Richard Becerra, also known as “Coach Richard” to many. In part 1 of their conversation, the father-daughter duo discuss the dynamic of dads coaching daughters, the adventures of rec ball and travel ball, their old practice schedule, his legendary and … Continued
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Jenna is joined by a panel, including 2X Olympian and UCLA Hall of Famer, Natasha Watley, Head Coach of Howard University, Tori Tyson, previous Tennessee All-American, Raven Chavanne, and future Tokyo Olympian, Kelsey Stewart. The panel discusses the Black Lives Matter movement, how softball can be more inclusive, and their experiences as black softball players … Continued
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Jenna is joined by captain and longtime member of the Canadian national team, future Tokyo Olympian, All-NPF player, previous All-American and 4X All Pac-12 Washington Husky, Victoria Hayward! The pair discuss how everything happened for a reason in her path to UW, the evolution of Team Canada, being the first signee and building something new … Continued
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We should be watching the start of the 2020 Women’s College World Series right now. To fill this void, Jenna breaks down what we typically see heading in the WCWS (and where 2020 was pacing), how hitting, pitching, and fielding rank in NCAA softball today, and insight from past Bleav in Softball guests who made … Continued
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Jenna is joined by longtime softball journalist (at D1 Softball, the Knoxville News Sentinel, Ventura County Star, and more) and founder of Goods4Greatness, Rhiannon Potkey! They talk about their 805 roots, sports journalism, her writing style and process, her favorite stories she’s written (Jenna’s duh), random knowledge journalists pick up, and how her nonprofit is … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Brittany Cervantes – Mexico Softball player, future Tokyo Olympian, NPF Cowles Cup champion, and All-SEC player (and current staff member) at the University of Kentucky! The pair talk about their 12U travel ball days together, the underdog mentality, her huge year with Team Mexico and USSSA Pride, being Coach Lawson’s first … Continued
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In this special crossover episode, Jenna is joined by Sam Schwartzstein – former Director of Football Operations at the XFL, creator of the new XFL rules, former Stanford Football Captain, Rose Bowl and Pac-12 Champion, and softball fan! The couple talks about how he modeled the XFL after softball, launching a new league, thoughts on … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Monica Abbott – current USA pitcher, 2008 Olympic silver medalist, 17X professional and international champion, 2007 WSF Sportswoman of the Year, Tennessee Hall of Famer, 4X All-American, and multi-NCAA record holder! They discuss her Olympic softball journey past and present, her famous million dollar pro contract, Tennessee Softball, the SEC, and … Continued
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Jenna is joined by current USA Softball player, decorated pro softball player, 4X All-American at Oklahoma, back to back Collegiate Player of the Year, and national champion, Keilani Ricketts Tumanuvao! She discusses the USA bullpen and team Zoom calls, the Tokyo Olympics, Oklahoma Softball’s secret to success, the American and Japanese pro leagues, and her … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Stanford Hall of Fame pitcher, 3X All-American, elite coach, and sports performance specialist, Dana Sorensen! The Stanford alums talk sports performance, her training center, and how to train during a pandemic – plus, pitching, Cardinal Softball, and coaching. Jenna also covers softball news and shares the Double Play Tip of the … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Team Mexico pitcher and future Tokyo Olympian, University of Arizona All-American, 2017 Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year, NPF player, and pitching instructor, Danielle O’Toole! They talk Mexico Softball, the Tokyo Olympics, what she’s doing during the pandemic (and who’s catching her), Arizona Softball, the NPF, her pitching philosophy, and more. Plus, … Continued
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Jenna is joined by Head Coach of Arizona State Softball and Hall of Fame player at St. Mary’s College, Trisha Ford! Jenna’s former coach talks Sun Devil Softball, the stacked Pac-12 conference, her coaching style, what her daughter thinks, and her alma mater. Jenna also covers the new Tokyo Olympics dates, the NCAA eligibility vote, … Continued
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Jenna is joined by current Canadian national team member, 2008 Olympian, Washington Hall of Famer, 2X National Player of the Year, NCAA champion, ESPN Analyst, and mom, Danielle Lawrie! They talk Team Canada and thoughts on the Tokyo Olympics – plus Husky Softball, broadcasting, her daughters, striking out the boys, and what she’d do if … Continued
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Amid the cancellation of 2020 sports due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Jenna focuses on the opportunities for the softball community to maintain momentum and come together during this time. Plus, she celebrates some top moments and themes from the 2020 season. When the lights go out, we keep going!
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Jenna is joined by NFCA Hall of Famer, former USA coach, and current Head Coach of Hofstra Softball, Jay Miller! They discuss the Hofstra Pride, his vast background in college and international softball, old school history of the game, and what he’d like to see today. Jenna also shares info on the Coronavirus and the … Continued
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Jenna is joined by 2X Olympian, UCLA softball Hall of Famer, NCAA national champion, and retired pro softball player, Natasha Watley! They discuss the Bruin Bubble, what it’s really like to be an Olympian, triple threats, her foundation, Black History Month, Kobe Bryant’s legacy, and more. Can’t miss!
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Jenna is joined by the former All-American catcher and now Head Coach at Stanford University, Jessica Allister! Jenna’s former coach talks about rebuilding the Stanford Softball program, coaching at her alma mater, her experience with the Minnesota Gophers, recruiting, catching, and more!
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Jenna is joined by former NCAA Softball Player of the Year, 2X All-American, and member of Team USA, Ashley Hansen Church! The former teammates talk about her hitting approach at the plate, how softball helps her as a parent, and thoughts on USA softball and the future. Check it out!
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Jenna is joined by All-American and former Team USA and National Pro Fastpitch player, Alissa Haber Lydon! The former teammates talk about the NCAA preseason and break down this year in college softball, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and the NPF, plus her experience in Japan. Take a listen!
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Host Jenna Becerra introduces herself and tells you what to expect in future episodes. Get a glimpse into the show that will be breaking down all the different aspects of softball!
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