Out of the Box Out of the Box

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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The podcast is back! With one week left in the regular season, 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 (0:00-23:28): Tom and Gray start by talking about the good, meh, and bad from the series against Tennessee in Tuscaloosa, including marvelous pitching, the small ball effect, and more. Then, the guys preview the upcoming road matchup with rival Auburn.



Advancing to First (23:37-55:49): The guys go through the SEC’s clumped craziness, including the frontrunners for awards, Georgia and Florida going off the rails, Arkansas grabbing a series at LSU, the battle of the enigmas, and more!



Stealing Second (56:06-1:29:14): ESPN analyst and longtime friend of the show Madison Shipman returns to discuss a few Shipman Family updates, the impressive pitching in Tuscaloosa, Karen Weekly’s tough choice, Alabama’s offense, working with Kayla Braud again, chaos in Athens, Arkansas-LSU, the SEC Player of the Year race, and more.



Rounding Third (1:29:23-1:45:14): Bracketology is back! Gray gives out his updated Top 16 seeds and answers a few of Tom’s burning questions. Then, the guys look at big games this week and pick the ACL Player of the Week.



Heading Home (1:45:23-2:18:36): To close the show, Tom and Gray present SEC picks for this week. Then, it’s another “Off the Wall” that addresses high school stupidity, misplaced small ball commentary, and the way people address each other on social media.



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 after another road trip! 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 (0:00-29:58): Tom and Gray start by talking about the good, meh, and bad from the series in Fayetteville and what needs to happen as the regular season winds down. Then, the guys preview a home matchup against SEC leader Tennessee.



Advancing to First (30:08-57:41): The guys go through the SEC’s wild week, including a low-scoring battle in Knoxville, Florida’s offensive explosion, Georgia important Saturday, Kentucky’s road series win, and more.



Stealing Second (57:55-1:25:39): Alabama legend and Rally Cap co-host Haylie McCleney makes her official podcast debut and discusses about how she landed on the SEC Network, how being in the media has changed the way she watches games, thoughts on Alabama, the mindset of a hitter, what makes Pickens and Gottshall such a tough duo for Tennessee, her favorite songs from the new Taylor Swift album, and plenty more.



Rounding Third (1:25:47-1:45:26): Bracketology is back! Gray gives out his updated Top 16 seeds and answers a few of Tom’s burning questions. Then, the guys look at big games this week and pick the ACL Player of the Week.



Heading Home (1:45:33-2:22:55): To close the show, Tom and Gray present SEC picks for this week. Then, it’s another “Off the Wall” that addresses spammy complaints, creepy old men, and the right to remain silent. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” returns after an epic food trip to Fayetteville.



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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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/support