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It’s time! The “Off the Wall” segment has been pushed into a separate episode, and this one is a doozy. Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson gather together to read some of the most asinine comments of the season, including disgusting lines from website editors, quitting quotes from fans, and everything in between.



Then, the guys discuss some of the recent controversies to hit social media since the WCWS, including what constitutes success in softball, the constant moving of the goalposts by fans, and plenty more fiery topics. Finally, Tom and Gray close by explaining why this segment exists and the need to eradicate the ridiculousness in the Alabama fanbase.


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The season is over, a champion has been crowned, and it’s time for the Season Six Finale. Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to close out the year with an episode that can last the whole summer that discusses everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:



At the Plate (0:00-37:19): Tom and Gray open up the show looking at Oklahoma’s run to a fourth straight national title before saying farewell to the graduates and other departures from Alabama. Then, the guys give a thorough evaluation of Team 28 before turning the page and discussing what’s ahead in 2025.



Advancing to First (37:28-1:11:46): The guys zoom through the SEC and glance at potential rosters for 2025, examine some of the major staff changes, and mention of the big national names currently circulating in the transfer portal.



Stealing Second (1:11:57-2:07:44): Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy returns to the show to discuss what made this year so special, the mindset shift in the postseason, evaluations of the entirety of 2024 and how to improve, Kayla Braud’s impact, Kayla Beaver’s legend status, the rest of the senior class, maneuvering the transfer portal, the growth of Marlie Giles and Kristen White, the incoming freshmen, some 2025 schedule clues, and much, much more.



Rounding Third (2:07:54-2:44:26): ESPN analyst and Arizona legend Kenzie Fowler Quinn joins the show to dissect Oklahoma’s title run, the rise of Texas, saying goodbye to the Pac-12, her special playlist for the occasion, and more.



Heading Home (2:44:35-3:03:52): To close the show, Tom and Gray present their podiums for “Tom’s Hungry” 2024, and then announce the 2024 All-Name Team. Then, the guys preview what’s coming in the offseason on the podcast feed.



NOTE: Because of the finale’s length, the epic “Off the Wall” segment was recorded into a separate podcast episode. It’s on the feed now, so don’t miss it!


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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, Kayla Beaver, Ryan Iamurri, Stu Moore, Breana Leonard, KJ Haney, 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! To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (⁠https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T⁠), or visit ⁠https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/⁠.



ALSO: Alabama Softball is BACK on the Varsity App for the rest of the season! Download the app here: ⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-varsity-network/id1574519982⁠


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The field has been cut from 64 to 16, and Supers are coming up! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:   



At the Plate (0:00-21:17): Tom and Gray discuss Alabama’s impressive performance in the Tuscaloosa Regional, including what made the offense explode, the pitching and defense, and more. Then, the guys preview yet another battle with Tennessee in the Knoxville Super Regional.



Advancing to First (21:27-53:26): Tori Vidales from the SEC Network and 7Innings Live returns to the show to cover everything that happened in Regionals, from a shocking exit for Arkansas to a remarkable loser’s bracket run from Missouri. Plus, the gang chats about some of the best matchups this weekend in Supers.



Stealing Second (53:41-1:10:43): The guys march through the left side of the bracket and look at the Supers pairings while also analyzing some of the interesting stories from Regionals.



Rounding Third (1:10:52-1:35:55): The guys flip over and remark on the right side of the bracket, including a few teams that had underwhelming weekends and a few off-the-charts Super Regional battles.



Heading Home (1:36:05-2:12:57): To close the show, the guys pick every single Super Regional. Then, it’s a rousing “Off the Wall” that goes after those that move the goalposts, aren’t satisfied with wins, and who get in the comments of the opponent.



Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back! To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (⁠https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T⁠), or visit ⁠https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/⁠.



The CTSN broadcast is also back on the Varsity app. Download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-varsity-network/id1574519982


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The bracket is out, the NCAA Tournament is here, and the podcast is all set for the most wonderful time of the year! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:   



At the Plate (0:00-30:39): Tom and Gray take a look at the bracket and discuss some of the flaws and inconsistencies in the Top 16 seed decisions. Then, they preview the Tuscaloosa Regional featuring Alabama, Clemson, Southeastern Louisiana, and USC Upstate.



Advancing to First (30:48-51:13): The guys do a deep dive into the left side of the bracket, including regionals in Austin, College Station, Baton Rouge, Palo Alto, Stillwater, Fayetteville, Lafayette, and Gainesville.



Stealing Second (51:26-1:10:24): The guys flip to the right side of the bracket and discuss the regionals in Knoxville, Tuscaloosa, Athens, Los Angeles, Columbia, Durham, Tallahassee, and Norman.



Rounding Third (1:10:33-1:36:34): Tom and Gray make predictions for every Regional, potential Super Regional, and discuss their initial eight choices for the 2024 WCWS.



Heading Home (1:36:43-2:07:00): To close the show, the guys do one final ACL Player of the Week. Then, it’s a rousing “Off the Wall” after a hefty reaction to Alabama’s seeding in the tournament.



Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back! To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (⁠https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T⁠), or visit ⁠https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/⁠.



The CTSN broadcast is also back on the Varsity app. Download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-varsity-network/id1574519982


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The podcast is back! With the postseason starting this week, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in a new episode. Here's your trip around the bases:



At the Plate (0:00-26:27): Tom and Gray start by talking about the good, meh, and bad from the road trip to Auburn, including some bright spots, a few offensive nuggets, Alabama’s enigma status, and more. Then, the guys preview the SEC Tournament matchup against LSU.



Advancing to First (26:33-39:59): The guys go through the SEC’s final weekend of the regular season, including Florida sweeping Texas A&M, Mississippi State’s statement, Ole Miss pulling an upset, and more!



Stealing Second (40:12-1:06:00): Softball America’s Tara Henry returns to the show to tell the story of her trip to Bedlam, discuss Oklahoma State’s contender status, break down Oklahoma, preview the SEC Tournament, and much more.



Rounding Third (1:06:11-1:23:37): Bracketology is back! Gray gives out his updated Top 16 seeds and answers a few of Tom’s burning questions. Then, the guys pick the ACL Player of the Week.



Heading Home (1:23:46-1:58:32): To close the show, Tom and Gray pick the entire SEC Tournament. Then, it’s another “Off the Wall” that addresses being mad about a win, “absences,” being mad about celebrating graduation, and more.



Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back! To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.



The CTSN broadcast is also back on the Varsity app. Download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-varsity-network/id1574519982


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