Featuring Alabama softball radio broadcasters Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson, Out of the Box is one of the newest available college softball podcasts. The guys will talk about the national landscape, the SEC, and Alabama softball each episode, plus special guests from around the sport will frequently stop by for a conversation. There will be entertaining segments, informative debates, and lots of fun. Check it out! Make sure you follow the show on Twitter @OutoftheBox_Pod! Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/support" rel="nofollow">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/support</a>

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It’s time to continue revealing the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2026 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number Two spot, it’s the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 7th Innings against Nebraska in the Women’s College World Series.  Before playing the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson share some details about that game against Nebraska that sent the Tide to the semis in OKC (0:00-4:32). Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 7th Innings, featuring a tone-setting homer run from Marlie Giles, an epic pitching performance from Jocelyn Briski, and more (4:51-1:07:22). Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked number one (1:07:33-1:14:09). Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Top Five 2026 Alabama Moments: Number Two

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It’s time to continue revealing the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2026 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number Three spot, it’s the 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 7th Innings of Game Two against Texas.  Before playing the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson share some details about that game against Texas that evened the series and showcased the grit of Team 30 (0:00-4:29). Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 7th Innings, featuring a cameo from Alabama football star Ryan Coleman-Williams, a monster second inning, an Ambrey Taylor blast, and more (4:44-1:28:12). Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked second (1:28:24-1:34:55). Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Top Five 2026 Alabama Moments: Number Three

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It’s time to reveal the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2026 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number Four spot, it’s the 2nd, 4th, and 7th Innings of Game Three against Texas.  Before playing the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson share some details about that game against Texas that secured the series and signaled to the country that Alabama was a true contender (0:00-3:16). Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 2nd, 4th, and 7th Innings, featuring a big Jena Young swing, big response innings, defensive wizardry from Ambrey Taylor, and more (3:33-1:22:03). Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked third (1:22:15-1:28:24). Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Top Five 2026 Alabama Moments: Number Four

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It’s time to reveal the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2026 as voted by our committee!Taking the Number Five spot, it’s the 3rd, 4th, and 7th Innings vs. LSU in Game Two of Supers. Before that though, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss some of the things that have happened since the last episode of the podcast, including major portal moves, coaching changes around Birmingham, an active assistant carousel, Alabama’s additions, pro softball updates, and plenty more (0:00-24:27).Then, the guys share a few “honorable mentions” and cover some details about that game against LSU to advance to OKC (24:28-32:17).Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 3rd, 4th, and 7th Innings, featuring a bonkers third inning, a renewal of &#34;The Jinx,&#34; rain delays, and the final strikeout to advance to the Women&#39;s College World Series (32:35-1:50:40).Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked fourth (1:50:50-1:56:11). Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Top Five 2026 Alabama Moments: Number Five

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The Season Eight Finale is here! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more!  Disclaimer: It’s a long episode, but it’s meant to last the whole offseason. Plus...are you even surprised anymore? Enjoy the offseason! At the Plate (0:00-40:59): Tom and Gray discuss a second straight national title for Texas and what the result means for the Longhorns and Texas Tech. Then, the guys offer one final review of the Good, Meh, and Bad for the 2026 Alabama softball season before looking ahead to the excitement surrounding Team 31 and the 2027 campaign. Advancing to First (41:10-1:31:36): Tom and Gray go over the major portal entries and then zoom through the SEC roster-by-roster and look at who’s leaving, who’s coming back, and what the early outlook is for the conference next season. Stealing Second (1:31:45-2:43:05): Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy returns to the show for his yearly finale conversation and talks about this current moment in the Crimson Tide athletic department, takeaways from Team 30, the leadership of Marlie Giles, lessons from Lex Pupillo’s story, the entire senior class, Jocelyn Briski, Lance McMahon, the rising sophomores, the importance of Brooke Wells and Jena Young, Audrey Vandagriff, being choosey in the portal, the incoming freshmen, schedule hints for 2027, and plenty more. Rounding Third (2:43:16-2:59:19): It’s time for “Off the Wall” to get its own segment! This week, Gray goes over some of the crazy things said during the postseason and Tom urges some folks to quit assuming a result based on one moment. Heading Home (2:59:29-3:30:50): To close the show, it’s time for some awards! First, the 2026 All-Name Team is revealed with a brand new MVP. Then, Tom and Gray announce the winners for the 2026 “Tom’s Hungry” podium. Finally, the guys explain some of the upcoming summer programing and leave a few final thoughts. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 124: Fully Known and Fully Loved

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In a special episode on the feed, listen to the dedication to the seniors of Team 30 from Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson following the final Alabama softball broadcast of the year on the Crimson Tide Sports Network. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Special Episode: Honoring the Seniors of Team 30

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The Women’s College World Series has arrived, and that means a completely different type of episode. Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson decide to press record and capture segments around Oklahoma City with Bama U support staff, coaches, and more. Hear from pitching coach Lance McMahon, Alexis Pupillo, Ryan Iamurri, manager Jack Fichtner, Sherry Selby, and many more! Tom and Gray also preview the first day of the WCWS and describe a couple “Tom’s Hungry” selections while at the restaurant. There’s humor, analysis, and lots of fun. Enjoy! Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 123: Bama U Takes OKC...Again

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Regionals are done! With Supers on the horizon, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here&#39;s your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-28:54): Tom and Gray take a big look at the Tuscaloosa Regional and dig into the good, meh, and bad from Alabama’s performance. Then, the guys preview the upcoming Super Regional against LSU. Advancing to First (29:03-51:16): The guys do a deep dive into the results from left side of the bracket, including regionals in Baton Rouge, Tallahassee, Los Angeles, Fayetteville, Durham, Stillwater, and Lincoln. Stealing Second (51:26-1:27:48): The guys flip to the right side of the bracket and discuss the regionals in Norman, Eugene, Lubbock, Gainesville, Knoxville, Athens, College Station, and Austin. Rounding Third (1:27:57-2:24:56): Surprise! Longtime friend of the show and softball expert Jen Schroeder joins the guys to discuss some of her biggest headlines from Regionals and pick every single Super Regional. Heading Home (2:25:04-2:51:52): To close the show, the guys jump into an edition of “Off the Wall” that highlights the difficulties of voting for All-Americans, Region vs. Regional, Sportscaster debacles, and plenty more. Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 122: Jen Schroeder is Giving (feat. Big Volcano)

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The bracket is HERE! With the NCAA Tournament about to get underway, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here&#39;s your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-45:12): Tom and Gray take a big look at the bracket overall and discuss some of the issues with the new format that was sprung on everyone 48 hours before the show, the lack of creativity, and the way the three and four seeds are handled. Then, the guys dive into a Tuscaloosa Regional that features Southeastern, Belmont, and USC Upstate before doing a quick “good, meh, bad” from the SEC Tournament. Advancing to First (45:23-1:01:15): The guys do a deep dive into the left side of the bracket, including regionals in Baton Rouge, Tallahassee, Los Angeles, Fayetteville, Durham, Stillwater, and Lincoln. Stealing Second (1:01:24-1:16:22): The guys flip to the right side of the bracket and discuss the regionals in Norman, Eugene, Lubbock, Gainesville, Knoxville, Athens, College Station, and Austin. Rounding Third (1:16:32-1:42:16): Tom and Gray make predictions for every Regional, potential Super Regional, and discuss their initial eight choices for the 2026 WCWS. Heading Home (1:42:27-2:20:48): To close the show, the guys present an in-depth “Off the Wall” that addresses the season still going, not losing on purpose, excitement, and more. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” makes a triumphant return after an epic SEC Tournament in Lexington. Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 121: Looking at the Bracket Holistically

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Postseason is here! With conference tournaments kicking off, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here&#39;s the format for this week’s episode (with an explanation behind the reference): ONE (0:00-39:27): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from the final regular season series for Alabama against South Carolina. Then, the guys look at the SEC Tournament path for the Tide before diving into all the series from around the conference the previous weekend. FIVE (39:40-59:01): Bracketology returns! Gray gives his Top 16 seed list and then answers questions from Tom (and listeners) about the process. Then, the final FGCL Player of the Week is revealed. TWO (59:11-1:52:37): To close the show, Tom and Gray run through the rest of the SEC Tournament and make predictions! Then, “Off the Wall” returns with social media folks with too much time on their hands, which announcers don’t hate your team, and plenty more. Plus, Gray makes a pitch for coaches to hire him as a conference awards strategist. Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 120: Whatever You Do, Don’t Call 1-5-2

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The final weekend of the regular season is here! With May approaching, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here&#39;s your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-31:50): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from a rocky road trip to Tennessee, including the highs from Game One and the lows of situational hitting. Then, the guys discuss possible lineup shifts for the upcoming South Carolina series to wrap the regular season. Advancing to First (32:00-58:35): Tom and Gray go over the results around the conference, including Oklahoma’s sweep of Arkansas, Florida’s non-conference week, Gray’s love of Katie Stewart’s swing after a Texas sweep, South Carolina’s takedown of Texas A&amp;M, and more. Then, the guys look at a few big games coming up this week. Stealing Second (58:45-1:41:50): Oklahoma radio broadcaster Chris Plank returns to the show to discuss being on the call for a historic offensive season for the Sooners, Patty Gasso’s choice for SEC Player of the Year, the importance of Jen Rocha’s return, keys this weekend in College Station, an OU Off the Wall, tracking the Oklahoma vs. UCLA home run race, WrestleMania, and plenty more. Rounding Third (1:41:59-2:01:23): Bracketology returns! Gray gives his Top 16 seed list and then answers questions from Tom (and listeners) about the process. Then, the penultimate FGCL Player of the Week is revealed. Heading Home (2:01:32-2:53:34): To close the show, Tom and Gray make more SEC series picks! Then, “Off the Wall” returns with overreactions to some of the games in Knoxville, claims of a “scripted game,” a novel that could’ve been an email, and another social media reading comprehension disaster. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” returns with an EPIC trip to Tennessee with a major podium contender. Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 119: Drink a Bathtub

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Down the stretch they come! After another fun weekend in softball, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here&#39;s your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-36:19): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from a roller coaster of a week against Samford and Kentucky. Then, the guys look ahead to the last midweek at UAB and a massive series in Knoxville against Tennessee. Advancing to First (36:29-59:31): Tom and Gray go over the results around the conference, including Oklahoma’s clash with Arkansas, Texas A&amp;M’s impressive sweep of Mississippi State, a shocking shutout in Gainesville, a battle in Athens, LSU’s clutch sweep, and more. Then, the guys look at some massive games coming up this week. Stealing Second (59:41-1:41:40): ESPN analyst Amanda Scarborough returns to the show to discuss the SEC Tournament moving to a neutral site in 2027, impressions from Oklahoma’s series win, thoughts on Dakota Kennedy, Texas-Georgia, Texas A&amp;M’s hot streak, concerns about midweek losses, the race for #1, and more. Plus, the gang goes back to the pods for an SEC awards-related version of “Softball is Blind.” Rounding Third (1:41:49-2:03:07): Bracketology returns! Gray gives his Top 16 seed list and then answers questions from Tom about the process. Then, another FGCL Player of the Week is revealed. Heading Home (2:03:17-2:55:21): To close the show, Tom and Gray make more SEC series picks! Then, “Off the Wall” returns with a “pethitc” comment, strange remarks on a celebratory video, standings vs. polls, and some fact-checking and analysis on the overblown social media reaction to the SEC Tournament announcement. Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 118: Not in this Economy!

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It’s time for the another edition of the spin-off podcast series focused on the unfocused thoughts of hosts Gray Robertson and Tom Canterbury. This series is all about diving a little deeper on any possible topic that the guys might want to cover in-depth. This episode’s topic is Wrestlemania 2026! It&#39;s Round Two of the Pick Swap, and this time Tom leads Gray through the event card as both make predictions for WrestleMania along with special guest picker SID extraordinaire Nathan Sheehan. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Out of the Box: Off Topic on WrestleMania 2026

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We’re fully in the back-half of conference play now! After another whacky weekend in softball, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here&#39;s your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-31:17): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from a road sweep at Auburn. Then, the guys look ahead to a midweek at Samford and alumni weekend in Tuscaloosa against Kentucky. Advancing to First (31:27-54:55): Tom and Gray go over the results around the conference, including Oklahoma’s road series win at Texas, some SEC play no-hitters, an Arkansas offensive explosion, Texas A&amp;M’s weird sweep, LSU’s strong performance and more. Then, the guys look at big games around the country coming this week. Stealing Second (55:04-1:33:56): ESPN analyst and softball legend Michele Smith returns to the show to discuss takeaways from Oklahoma-Texas, Mike White’s lineup shifts, Audrey Lowry’s performance, Kai Minor’s season, social media reaction to the series, upcoming weekends for both teams, concerns about Florida State, evaluations of Alabama, reasons for the big offensive numbers around the country, and more. Rounding Third (1:34:05-1:49:50): Bracketology returns! Gray gives his Top 16 seed list and then answers questions from Tom about the process. Then, another FGCL Player of the Week is revealed. Heading Home (1:49:59-2:35:33): To close the show, Tom and Gray make more SEC series picks! Then, “Off the Wall” returns with the definition of a shutout, edits to a novel, a message to a few fan bases, and more. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” is back for an abbreviated edition following a trip to Auburn! Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 117: Pressure is Pressuring (Yes, Slay, Etc.)

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April rolls along! After a wild weekend in softball and in Tuscaloosa, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here&#39;s your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-28:57): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from a monumental series win for Alabama against #1 Texas. Then, the guys look ahead to a midweek against South Alabama and then the looming Iron Bowl of Softball. Advancing to First (29:07-50:17): Tom and Gray go over the results around the conference, including Florida’s gritty win over Mississippi State, Oklahoma’s tsunami of power against Kentucky, a scrappy weekend in College Station, A Tiger Tale in Columbia, Tennessee’s series with South Carolina, and more. Then, the guys look at big games around the country coming this week. Stealing Second (50:28-1:27:33): The Midseason Boxies are BACK! Keeping with tradition, Tom and Gray present aways for the SEC, FGCL, Alabama, and nationally for players, pitchers, freshmen, coaches, teams, and more. Rounding Third (1:27:43-1:38:21): Bracketology returns! Gray gives his Top 16 seed list and then answers questions from Tom about the process. Then, another FGCL Player of the Week is revealed. Heading Home (1:38:32-2:24:49): To close the show, Tom and Gray make more SEC series picks! Then, “Off the Wall” returns with bad predictions after Thursday’s game, outlandish statements about the team, complaints about 1-5-2, and more! Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 116: Snip Snap, Snip Snap

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April is here! After a wild weekend in softball and ahead of a truly massive series in Tuscaloosa, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here&#39;s your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-32:48): Tom and Gray go over the almost exclusively good, meh, and bad from Alabama’s non-conference week. Then, the guys do a deep dive into the keys and major factors that will determine what happens when the Tide hosts #1 Texas this weekend. Advancing to First (32:57-55:21): Tom and Gray go over the results around the conference, including a stunning upset in Knoxville, Texas and Texas A&amp;M getting spicy, Oklahoma’s series win at LSU, a tight battle in Fayetteville, Missouri’s massive sweep, and more. Then, the guys peek at some of the big games this week. Stealing Second (55:33-1:23:34): ESPN analyst and Texas legend Cat Osterman returns to the show to discuss eyebrow-raising results in the SEC, alarm bells for Tennessee, a pitcher’s mentality in the SEC, Katie Stewart, Texas A&amp;M’s plan against Teagan Kavan, keys to the weekend in Tuscaloosa, the rise in offensive numbers this season, and more. Rounding Third (1:23:43-1:40:15): Bracketology is HERE! Gray gives his first Top 16 seed list of the season and then answers questions from Tom about the process. Then, another FGCL Player of the Week is revealed. Heading Home (1:40:24-2:14:47): To close the show, Tom and Gray make more SEC series picks! Then, “Off the Wall” returns with some strange TV comments and the reemergence of a troll after two years hidden in a cave. Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 115: Primetime, A Packed House, and The Bucket List

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April is almost here! After another massive weekend of softball, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here&#39;s your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-33:29): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from Alabama’s series win over Missouri, including situational hitting and strike zones. Then, the guys get ready for a week of non-conference action for the Tide at Rhoads. Advancing to First (33:39-1:09:12): Tom and Gray go over the results around the conference, including Florida’s takedown of Tennessee, Georgia winning the Battle of the Dawgs, LSU’s series win, #WaveGate, Oklahoma’s home run record, and plenty more. Then, the guys peek at some of the big games this week. Stealing Second (1:09:22-1:50:01): ESPN analyst and Texas A&amp;M legend Tori Vidales returns to the show to discuss joining the Cascade in the AUSL, the gap in the SEC standings, making sense of the Aggies, pitching to Mya Perez, the spiciness of Texas A&amp;M-Texas, Florida’s weekend, Tennessee’s offense, strike zones, the waving situation, UCLA at Nebraska, and more. Rounding Third (1:50:10-1:56:19): Tom and Gray look through the most recent edition of the RPI and how the profiles might be shaping up ahead of the first Bracketology in a next week. Then, a new edition of “FGCL Player of the Week” is presented. Heading Home (1:56:29-2:34:39): To close the show, Tom and Gray make more SEC series picks! Then, “Off the Wall” returns with some Off the Wall of Famers reemerging, punctuation problems, and plenty more before “Tom’s Hungry” reveals the best places Tom visited for meals in Columbia. Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 114: The Best of Both Worlds

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Conference play is still rolling! After another thrilling weekend of softball, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here&#39;s your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-37:56): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from Alabama’s series win over Arkansas. Then, the guys get ready for Alabama’s road trip to Missouri and discuss a few lineup possibilities. Advancing to First (38:07-1:07:13): Tom and Gray go over the results around the conference, including Tennessee’s battle with Mississippi State in Starkville, craziness in Baton Rouge, Florida’s commanding sweep of Kentucky, Texas and Oklahoma continuing to roll, and plenty, plenty more. Then, the guys look at Big Games This Week. Stealing Second (1:07:25-1:43:17): ESPN analyst and Arizona legend Jenny Dalton-Hill returns to the show to discuss how things are going with the Chicago Bandits, Florida’s sweep in Lexington, the SEC race, the importance of leaders emerging on teams, Arizona-Texas Tech, and more. Rounding Third (1:43:28-1:55:28): Tom and Gray look through the most recent edition of the RPI and how the profiles might be shaping up ahead of the first Bracketology in a few weeks. Then, a new edition of “FGCL Player of the Week” is presented. Heading Home (1:55:39-2:38:28): To close the show, Tom and Gray make more SEC series picks! Then, “Off the Wall” returns with some Off the Wall of Famers reemerging, wild YouTube comments, and plenty more. Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 113: Too Old For Emojis

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It’s time for the another edition of the spin-off podcast series focused on the unfocused thoughts of hosts Gray Robertson and Tom Canterbury. This series is all about diving a little deeper on any possible topic that the guys might want to cover in-depth. This episode’s topic is the 2026 Academy Awards and the Top Ten Movies of 2025. To start, Tom and Gray participate in the first of two “Pick Swap” games, with both making predictions for some of the key Oscars categories. Then, ESPN’s Kevin Brown surprises the guys and pops in to give his thoughts on the awards race, some of the best films of the year, and a few other noteworthy cinematic moments of 2025. Finally, Gray closes with his Top Ten Movies of 2025 and gives brief descriptions about what made each film so special before finishing with some of the major 2026 titles that should get people excited. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Out of the Box: Off Topic on the 2026 Academy Awards and the Top Ten Movies of 2025

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Conference play is underway! After a fun weekend of softball, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here&#39;s your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-43:13): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from the Tide’s SEC opener in Oxford against Ole Miss. Then, the guys get ready for Alabama’s home conference series against Arkansas. Advancing to First (43:24-1:14:42): Tom and Gray go over the results around the conference, including Tennessee’s impressive sweep, a Baton Rouge weather report, Texas controlling things in Columbia, a strong response from Arkansas, chaos on the Plains, Texas A&amp;M’s enigma status, and plenty, plenty more. Then, the guys look at Big Games This Week. Stealing Second (1:14:50-1:52:36): ESPN analyst and Arizona alum Kenzie Fowler returns to the show to discuss the the first month of the season, strike zone issues, availability reports, UCF’s statement in Stillwater, Utah’s impressive weekend, Arizona’s pitching, Texas Tech-Arizona, Tennessee’s statement, and more. Rounding Third (1:52:47-2:08:10): Tom and Gray look through the first edition of the RPI and what clues can be gleaned that may come into play in Bracketology. Then, a new edition of “FGCL Player of the Week” is presented. Heading Home (2:08:19-2:52:46): To close the show, Tom and Gray make more SEC series picks! Then, “Off the Wall” returns with a few more shoutouts to insanity, and “Tom’s Hungry” is back after an impressive food weekend in Oxford. Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catfish-tuscaloosa/id1204972109" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T</a>), or visit <a href="https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/" rel="nofollow">https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 112: All the Cool Kids Are Doing It

Featuring Alabama softball radio broadcasters Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson, Out of the Box is one of the newest available college softball podcasts. The guys will talk about the national landscape, the SEC, and Alabama softball each episode, plus special guests from around the sport will frequently stop by for a conversation. There will be entertaining segments, informative debates, and lots of fun. Check it out!

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