The Rundown

Hosts: Mike Orth and Tori Holt
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The Rundown

In-depth weekly conversation on the state of fastpitch softball in Minnesota and beyond. Featuring commentary and discussion on trends of the game, outcomes, interviews with top coaches, players, leaders, tips on college recruiting, College/High School/Club/Community program features, tournaments, camps, predictions, and much more!

  1. MAR 24

    Episode 59 - Insight from the Huskies

    This week on The Rundown two of St. Cloud State's finest join us to talk about their fantastic start to the season (22-8) and set the table for what appears to be an exciting second half of the season for the Huskies. Brooke Holmes and Maggie Fitzgerald share their perspectives on the experience of college softball and this sophomore/senior leave all of us with some food for thought on how top student athletes prepare, excel, and enjoy the game! Thank you for listening to The Rundown!&n...

    1h 19m

  2. FEB 26

    Episode 58 - An Over Looked Option No Longer

    On this episode of The Rundown we are joined by North Iowa Area Community College head coach Matt Egger. The 2023 ICCAC Division II Coach of the Year gives us the inside look at the NJCAA landscape and the incredible opportunities that exist for play at this next level. For many athletes the junior college option provides a great opportunity to continue to develop their skills and extend their scouting window. It is an option for many athletes that should not be over looked. Give this one a g...

    45 min

  3. FEB 7

    Episode 57 - Road to the Summit - All things UST and The NFL's Big Game

    On this episode of The Rundown we are joined by Head Softball Coach at the University of St. Thomas, Jen Trotter. We talk about her journey as a coach and the success the Tommie's are having as they migrate their program into NCAA's top level of play. The Tommie's are on the up swing...look for them to take a run at the top spot in the Summit league in 2025. Tori and Mike also chat some NFL and this Sunday's big game! Of course Tori is bending at the knee for the K.C. Chiefs "greatness" ...

    1h 25m

  4. JAN 27

    Episode 56 - Badger Time, Mate!

    This week on The Rundown we are joined by Associate Head Coach of the Wisconsin Badgers, Michael Roberts! Coach Roberts has had an amazing career coaching at the NCAA Division 1 level, working at Washington during the Huskies three straight 40 win seasons from 2015-2017, and Oregon when in 2014 the Ducks went 56-9-1 advancing the the WCWS semifinals! Prior to his time at Wisconsin Coach Roberts also made a stop at Virginia serving as the Associate Head Coach and Pitching Coach and helped the ...

    1h 28m

  5. 12/10/2024

    Episode 55 - D1 Dog!

    We are back on The Rundown and this kickoff episode for Season 3 features two fantastic young women who are closing in on the final chapters of their travel and high school careers! We go in depth chatting with Midwest Speed 18U National-Holt's Division I pitcher/catcher battery of Brier Blietz (University of St. Thomas) and Kylnn Stangl (University of Minnesota). We cover their experiences growing up in the crazy world of club softball, the lessons they learned while walking through the...

    1h 38m

  6. 08/02/2024

    Episode 54 - "Whirl Wind" - 2024 Season Recap

    On this episode of The Rundown Tori and Mike are joined by the head honcho, Sean Hall, Director of Midwest Speed and Owner of S&C Sports Services. We visit with Sean about another successful club season, recap some solid tournament finishes, and talk a bit about the upcoming tryout week! Another season is in the books and another is just around the corner! It is going to be a good one!! Thank you for listening to The Rundown!

    40 min

  7. 06/12/2024

    Episode 53 - 2024 State Champions

    This week on The Rundown we bring you the re-cap of the 2024 MSHSL State High School League State Tournament! We cover all 4 classes and the teams that have etched their names in history. It was a great tournament down in Mankato that made good on some predictions and gave us some exciting surprises! Congratulations to all of the student athletes and coaches on a tremendous 2024 season! It is now time for summer club Season to begin! These next 8 weeks are going to be a whirlwind folks! ...

    1h 23m

  8. 06/04/2024

    Episode 52 - Down to the Wire - 2024 MSHSL State Tournament Predictions!

    This week on The Rundown we find ourselves only a few days ahead of the final push for the remaining 8 teams from each of the 4 classes of MSHSL Girls softball! We are "down to the wire" on the 2024 season and this episode has upsets, bold predictions, and a little rant mixed in! Sara Moulton of Strike Zone Sports joins us to share her expertise and even a few predictions for the tournament! It is a banger of a podcast this week folks! Good luck to all of the young women competing this week d...

    2h 8m
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In-depth weekly conversation on the state of fastpitch softball in Minnesota and beyond. Featuring commentary and discussion on trends of the game, outcomes, interviews with top coaches, players, leaders, tips on college recruiting, College/High School/Club/Community program features, tournaments, camps, predictions, and much more!

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    Hosts: Mike Orth and Tori Holt
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
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