Out Of The Box

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 T

The podcast is back! After another week at home, 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 (0:00-32:59): Tom and Gray start by talking about the disappointing series against Texas A&M, including a few bright spots, thoughts on what it’ll take to end the story right, and what’s to come this weekend in Fayetteville. Advancing to First (33:09-49:16): The guys go through the SEC’s bonkers results, including Auburn winning a series in Baton Rouge, Florida’s tough few days, Kentucky making it weird, Tennessee’s impressive wins, and more. Stealing Second (49:30-1:21:23): ESPN softball analyst Michele Smith hops back on the podcast to discuss takeaways from Alabama-Texas A&M, ways to bounce back, hosting the “Bama SB” premiere, LSU-Tennessee, parity in the SEC and around the country, and so much more. Rounding Third (1:21:32-1:43:23): Bracketology is back! Gra

Live from the premiere of the SEC Storied Documentary "Bama SB" presented by TMobile. Gray Robertson and Tom Canterbury are catching up with all the celebrities strutting the red carpet in Tuscaloosa. Hear from Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro, Emily Pitek Clifford, KJ Haney, Lance McMahon, Kendall Dawson, Ryan Iamurri, Kayla Braud, Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Jadyn Spencer, Kent Gidley, Alyson Habetz, Tara Henry, Olivia Gibson, and many, many more in the Alabama Softball family from the Bama Theatre. Plus, ESPN's Beth Mowins and Michele Smith intro the event and then lead a Q&A featuring head coach Patrick Murphy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The podcast is back and ready to hand out some hardware! After a week at home, 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 (0:00-24:56): Tom and Gray start by talking about Alabama’s series sweep of Ole Miss, including Kayla Beaver’s impressive performances, Bailey Dowling’s hot streak, Kendal Clark’s explosion, and a few nitpicks ahead of a monster series with Texas A&M. Plus, Gray gives an abbreviated version of Bracketology. Advancing to First (25:04-55:35): In audio from the Softball America podcast “It Just Means More Softball,” Tom and Gray discuss the biggest stories in the SEC including a battle between Tennessee and Georgia, the intensity of Florida-LSU, Arkansas fighting past Missouri, chaos in College Station, and plenty more. Stealing Second (55:46-1:30:59): ESPN softball analyst Amanda Scarborough returns to the show to dissect the madness from T

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 XL. It's Round Two of the Pick Swap, and this time Tom leads Gray through the card as both make predictions for the event. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The podcast is back! After another roadtrip, 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 (0:00-32:33): Tom and Gray start by talking about Alabama’s series in Lexington and what adjustments need to come following the disappointing result. Then, the guys look at the opportunities that lie ahead this week for Team 28. Advancing to First (32:42-55:16): In audio from the Softball America podcast “It Just Means More Softball,” Tom and Gray discuss the biggest stories in the SEC including Georgia-Arkansas, Tennessee’s road win at Auburn, Florida’s epic battle with Mississippi State, LSU sweeping Texas A&M, and more. Stealing Second (55:31-1:20:16): Texas softball legend and LHN analyst Cat Osterman makes her podcast debut and talks about the upcoming series between the Longhorns and Oklahoma, concerns after a series loss to Oklahoma State, Reese Atwood and Joley Mi

The podcast is back! After a week at home, 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 (0:00-25:20): Tom and Gray start by talking about Alabama’s out-of-conference week at home, including the rise of Kendal Clark, Kenleigh Cahalan’s consistency, Kayla Beaver’s situational awareness, and much more. Then, the guys preview an Easter weekend trip to Lexington. Advancing to First (25:28-47:32): In audio from the Softball America podcast “It Just Means More Softball,” Tom and Gray discuss the biggest stories in the SEC including Mississippi State’s road wins, the multitude of sweeps, Missouri’s statement over LSU, and more. Stealing Second (47:50-1:21:41): ESPN analyst Jenny Dalton-Hill hops on the show to discuss Kentucky’s tough start, SEC surprise teams, how expectations differ from reality, Alabama, Duke-Virginia Tech, and much more. Rounding Third (1:21:56-1:35:

The podcast is back! After a wild trip and plenty of action, 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 (0:00-26:11): Tom and Gray start by talking about Alabama’s last two weeks, including the Florida series, the Florida State game, and the journey to Athens. The guys look at the good, the meh, and the bad, and then dive into what’s to come as the Tide returns home. Advancing to First (26:20-56:09): In audio from the Softball America podcast “It Just Means More Softball,” Tom and Gray discuss the biggest stories in the SEC including Arkansas winning at Auburn, Georgia’s impressive power, a stunner in Baton Rouge, Texas A&M’s emergence, Tennessee’s sweep, and more. Stealing Second (56:19-1:21:59): Texas A&M legend and SEC Network analyst Tori Vidales joins the guys to chat about the Aggies in the SEC race, Emiley Kennedy and the rest of the staff, the pa

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 2024 Academy Awards and the Top Ten Movies of 2023. 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, Gray finally announces his Top Ten Movies of 2023 and gives brief descriptions about what made each film so special. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Conference Play is coming! After another chaotic weekend in college softball, 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 (0:00-24:41): Tom and Gray start by talking about Alabama’s performance in the Crimson Classic, including the amazing pitching, clutch power, desire for a little more creativity, and more. Then, the guys look at the Tide’s opening SEC series against Florida. Advancing to First (24:51-56:22): In audio from the Softball America podcast “It Just Means More Softball,” Tom and Gray discuss the biggest stories in the SEC including Georgia’s wild week with ranked teams, Florida’s trip to California, Kentucky’s stunning losses, Texas A&M’s week away, an inasupiciouis home debut, and more. Stealing Second (56:39-1:27:25): Alabama All-American pitcher Sydney Littlejohn-Watkins stops by to discuss the Florida-Alabama rivalry, what she’s seen from the

March is almost here! After another chaotic weekend in college softball, 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 (0:00-21:46): Tom and Gray start by diving into Alabama’s performance in Birmingham, including ridiculous offensive production, Jenna Johnson’s crazy week. Abby Duchscherer’s emergence, and more. Then, the guys preview a Wednesday midweek and the upcoming Crimson Classic featuring three quality opponents. Advancing to First (21:55-50:21): In audio from the Softball America podcast “It Just Means More Softball,” Tom and Gray discuss the biggest stories in the SEC including Georgia and Tennessee, a topsy-turvy weekend for Arkansas, A&M’s status, Auburn’s struggles, Mary Nutter mayhem for Missouri and Mississippi State, and more. Stealing Second (50:38-1:16:33): All-American and Pac-12 Network analyst Kenzie Fowler Quinn returns to the show to dis

College softball is only getting crazier! After a wild and weather-impacted weekend, 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 (0:00-18:29): Tom and Gray start by diving into Alabama’s performance during the Bama Bash, including impressive pitching, a few offensive bright spots, strange history in the event, a few needed improvements, and more. Then, the guys preview a Wednesday midweek and the upcoming Green and Gold Classic in Birmingham. Advancing to First (18:39-54:39): In audio from the Softball America podcast “It Just Means More Softball,” Tom and Gray discuss the biggest stories in the SEC including the conference teams in Clearwater, Texas A&M’s trip to California, what to make of Arkansas, Auburn’s strange rain issues, South Carolina in Mexico, and so much more. Stealing Second (54:56-1:22:53): ESPN analyst Amanda Scarborough returns to the show t

College softball is officially back! After a hectic opening weekend, 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 (0:00-31:53): Tom and Gray start by discussing the breaking news of Jordy Bahl’s injury before diving into Alabama’s performance at the Buzz Classic, including the stacked outfield, defensive prowess, the RBI producers, the pitching, and much more. Then, the guys preview the upcoming Bama Bash. Advancing to First (32:03-52:10): In audio from the Softball America podcast “It Just Means More Softball,” Tom and Gray discuss the biggest stories in the SEC including Kentucky’s pitching, an upset loss for Arkansas, rain issues at Auburn, Tennessee’s late heroics, Missouri’s impressive start, and so much more. Stealing Second (52:26-1:18:07): ESPN analyst Michele Smith returns to the show to discuss what’s up with UCLA, the biggest matchups in Clearwater, why

During one of the most bizarre seventh innings you'll ever see, chaos reigned supreme...especially when the television broadcast ended prematurely. Things kept rolling on the Crimson Tide Sports Network as Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson attempted to decipher the wacky ending to Alabama's finale at the Buzz Classic in Atlanta. In this episode, hear the audio from CTSN of the entire conundrum--from Larissa Preuitt's catch and the initial triple play to the actual final out that sealed the 5-1 victory for the Crimson Tide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

College softball has returned! To get you ready for the new season, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in the Season Six Premiere. Just like last year’s premiere, this will be the longest episode of the year, so don’t be afraid to break it up over a few days. Here's your trip around the bases: At the Plate (0:00-34:39): Tom and Gray thoroughly examine the 2024 Alabama roster, break down possible lineups, and take a glance at how the opening trip to Atlanta could play out for Team 28.    Advancing to First (34:47-1:14:55): Tom and Gray discuss the preseason All-SEC team before diving into all 13 schools from the Southeastern Conference. Then, the guys reveal the 2023 All-ACL Preseason Team and look at the biggest games during opening weekend. Stealing Second (1:15:15-1:44:09): ESPN analyst and 7Innings Podcast contributor Jen Schroeder kicks off this season’s interviews and discusses the energy of the year, how Oklahoma

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 Iron Claw," Sean Durkin's 2023 film based on the Von Erich professional wrestling family. To start, Tom and Gray give some general thoughts about the movie before discussing Zac Efron's inspired performance, Sean Durkin's direction, and the Ric Flair online discourse. Then, Tom provides a little wrestling history before the guys give some props to the rest of the cast. Plus, Gray drops a hint about when his Top Ten Films of 2023 list will finally be released. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time for the first 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 Nick Saban’s Retirement. To start, Tom and Gray are joined by Chris Stewart from the Crimson Tide Sports Network to discuss the old radio days, reaction to Saban’s announcement, Saban’s all-encompassing impact on the University and Tuscaloosa, favorite Saban stories, the breaking news that Alabama has hired Kalen DeBoer as the next head coach, and much more (0:00-44:06) Then, Tom and Gray provide their own thoughts on Coach Saban’s retirement and legacy, including championship memories, changes in the University, impacts for Tuscaloosa, and the friends made along the way. Finally, the guys close the episode reacting to DeBoer’s hiring and what it means going forward (44:12-1:19:12). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo

The Out of the Box Boys are back for the final episode in the fourth year of Softball Media Days! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to talk with more SEC head coaches ahead of the 2024 season. Here’s the rundown! First, Tom and Gray preview everything inside Day 4 of Softball Media Days (0:00-6:01). Then, Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy leads off the final day and discusses the offseason changes, hiring Kayla Braud, elevating Adam Arbour, transfer additions, the pitching staff, outfield security, Kenleigh Cahalan’s sophomore year, Bailey Dowling playing third, a crowded infield elsewhere, rule changes, the changing landscape of softball, and much more (6:08-1:05:10). Next, Auburn head coach Mickey Dean stops by to talk about the 2023 season, Maddie Penta, the message for returners on offense, Nelia Peralta, portal additions and other newcomers, hosting the SEC Tournament, the potential for Alabama-Auburn in Hoover, elk steak, and more (1:05:15-1:54:25). After that, Ole Miss head coach Jamie Trach

The Out of the Box Boys are back for more in the fourth year of Softball Media Days! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to talk with more SEC head coaches ahead of the 2024 season. Here’s the rundown! First, Tom and Gray preview everything inside Day 3 of Softball Media Days, including why these four teams were put together (0:00-6:01). Then, Florida head coach Tim Walton leads off the day and discusses his driving skills, takeaways from 2023, staff changes, Skylar Wallace, returners on the offensive side, a brand new pitching staff, incoming transfers, a substantial freshman class, rule changes, facilities, and much more (6:09-1:03:54). Next, Georgia head coach Tony Baldwin stops by to talk about riding with Tim Walton, roster continuity, returning pitching, the addition of Lilli Backes, Sarah Gordon’s potency, the non-conference schedule, facility upgrades, the shifting landscape of college sports, and more (1:04:03-1:55:33). After that, LSU head coach Beth Torina joins the show to cover the 2023

The Out of the Box Boys are back for more in the fourth year of Softball Media Days! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to talk with more SEC head coaches (plus a bonus coach!) ahead of the 2024 season. Here’s the rundown! First, Tom and Gray preview everything inside Day 2 of Softball Media Days, including why these four teams were placed together (0:00-5:27). Then, Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel leads off the day and discusses why she shared her personal health story in a profile on The Dugout Digest, last year’s team, Chenise Delce’s legacy as a Razorback, hiring DJ Gasso, roster continuity, the portal haul, a post-deuce pitching staff, rule changes, a neutral site SEC Tournament, her all-time SEC pitcher draft big board, and much more (5:34-42:36). Next, Missouri head coach Larissa Anderson stops by to talk about last year’s up and down season, the return of Alex Honnold and Jenna Laird, possible production jumps on offense, Laurin Krings and the pitching staff, incoming freshmen, the non-co