Out of the Box
Out of the Box
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: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/support
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Episode 89: Life's a Climb
Out of the Box
06/11/24 • 183 min
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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12/05/23 • 197 min
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 season, a stacked senior class, Taylor Pleasants, Coffey and Briggs at the top of the order, adding Bryce Neal, Sydney Berzon’s continued development, bringing in Kelley Lynch, a possible neutral site SEC Tournament, and much more (1:55:59-2:25:39).
Finally, Texas A&M head coach Trisha Ford swings by to discuss lessons from Year One in College Station, returning key pitchers, Brooke Vestal, offensive improvement, the portal haul, impact freshmen, realignment, All-SEC Pitcher Draft possibilities, and much more (2:25:45-3:12:27).
To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the third episode and tease Day 4, the finale, of Softball Media Days (3:12:33-3:17:13).
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Episode 72: Attitude of Gratitude
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06/10/23 • 180 min
The season is over, a champion has been crowned, and it’s time for the Season Five Finale. Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to close out the year with the longest episode ever that discusses everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:
At the Plate (0:00-47:23): Tom and Gray open up the show looking at Oklahoma’s run to a third straight national title before saying farewell to the four graduates and other departures from Alabama. Then, the guys look at the addition of transfer Kayla Beaver and the potential of Team 28.
Advancing to First (47:31-1:09:44): The guys zoom through the SEC and glance at potential rosters for 2024, and then mention of the big national names currently circulating in the transfer portal.
Stealing Second (1:10:00-1:47:31): Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy returns to the show to discuss why this was the most gratifying season of his career, the legacy of Montana Fouts, what made this senior class special, the addition of Kayla Beaver, navigating the portal, Lance McMahon’s first year on staff, Jenna Johnson and Bailey Dowling, the rising sophomore class, a schedule sneak peek, and much more.
Rounding Third (1:47:37-2:27:40): ESPN’s Kevin Brown makes his podcast debut and speaks about Oklahoma’s run, whether their dominance is good for the sport, if 2023 OU would beat 2022 OU in a series, Florida State’s impressive trip to OKC, NiJaree Canady’s run, takeaways for Alabama and Montana Fouts, the Baltimore Orioles, and plenty of movie chatter.
Heading Home (2:27:56-2:58:24): To close the show, Tom and Gray present their podiums for “Tom’s Hungry” 2023, and then announce the 2023 All-Name Team. Finally, there’s one last edition of “Off the Wall” before a peek at summer scheduling and a final farewell.
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Episode 65: We Did It, Joe
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04/13/23 • 134 min
Softball rolls along, and so does the podcast! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:
At the Plate (0:00-22:42): Tom and Gray look back at the South Carolina series and the Samford midweek for Alabama and discuss everything, including Montana’s amazing performances, the bases loaded moments, the need for consistency, and much more. Then, the guys look ahead to a road trip to Mississippi State.
Advancing to First (22:50-44:05): The guys look back at the latest SEC action, including South Carolina’s decision to pitch to Valerie Cagle, a weird week for Arkansas, Florida’s series victory over Auburn, WHOOO’S PITCHING with Stephanie Schoonover unavailable, LSU’s performance against Oklahoma, and more. Plus, another FGCL Player of the Week is announced.
Stealing Second (44:22-1:16:47): SEC Network analyst and Florida All-American Francesca Enea makes her podcast debut and discusses the Florida-Auburn series, Skylar Wallace, the Florida pitching staff’s struggles, impressions of Auburn, Missouri’s inconsistency, the upcoming series between Georgia-Florida and Kentucky-Tennessee, and much more.
Rounding Third (1:16:55-1:39:27): Bracketology returns! Gray presents his Top 16 seeds and explains some of the patterns that have emerged in previous years. Then, the guys look at big national games this weekend.
Heading Home (1:39:44-2:13:17): To close the show, Tom and Gray make picks for upcoming SEC series before diving into a fun edition of “Off the Wall.”
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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Episode 63: Trust the Process
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03/29/23 • 130 min
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. Here's your trip around the bases:
At the Plate (0:00-27:05): Tom and Gray look back at the Tennessee series for Alabama and discuss everything, including Alex Salter’s performance, Bailey Dowling’s leadership, the offensive approach, defensive inconsistencies, and much more. Then, the guys look ahead to another road matchup at Missouri.
Advancing to First (27:11-42:06): The guys look back at the weekend’s SEC action, including the craziness between Kentucky and Texas A&M, Sydney Berzon’s heroics, Florida’s blowout problem, Auburn’s sweep, and more. Plus, another FGCL Player of the Week is selected!
Stealing Second (42:13-1:05:17): ESPN analyst and Tennessee All-American Madison Shipman returns to the show to discuss her family’s culinary skills, the Throwback Throwdown broadcast with Kayla Braud, Alabama’s offense in the series, the impact of Alex Salter’s win, Montana’s weekend, Kiki Milloy’s star status, Tennessee’s road trip to College Station, and much more.
Rounding Third (1:05:27-1:25:47): Bracketology is HERE! After extensive research, Gray presents his first top sixteen seed list of the season and then answers Tom’s questions. Then, the guys play “On Second Thought” and look at big games coming up this weekend.
Heading Home (1:25:53-2:08:52): To close the show, Tom and Gray make picks for SEC series and a few big ones nationally. Then, “Off the Wall” returns with some perspective, analysis, and, honestly, disappointment towards those indulging the nameless and faceless. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” is back after an epic trip to Knoxville that includes Gray’s food poisoning incident.
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 starting Saturday at Missouri! Download the app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-varsity-network/id1574519982
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12/02/22 • 131 min
The Out of the Box Boys are ready to keep on rolling with the third year of Softball Media Days! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with more SEC head softball coaches about their teams. Let’s get started!
First, Tom and Gray preview Day 2 of Softball Media Days and talk a little bit about the upcoming conversation with Kentucky’s Rachel Lawson (0:00-4:13).
Then, Kentucky head coach Rachel Lawson leads off and discusses evaluations from last year, departing seniors, Kayla Kowalik and Erin Coffel, WHO’S PITCHING, breakout season contenders, transfer additions, the freshman class, Big Blue Boo, her “Out of the Box Office” pick, and much more (4:21-37:31).
Next, reigning SEC coach of the year and Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel stops by to talk about what make last year special, what has to happen to take that next step beyond Supers, the departing senior class, Mary Haff’s career, the return of Chenise Delce, Hannah Gammill’s time to shine, the highly-touted freshman class, adding key transfers again, and more (37:38-1:11:21).
After that, South Carolina head coach Bev Smith joins the show to go over the Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli, the point of emphasis this offseason after missing the tournament again, returners on the squad, the pitching staff, transfer acquisitions, Reagan Marchant and the other freshmen, the safety base, and more (1:11:45-1:37:36).
Finally, Missouri head coach Larissa Anderson swings by to discuss being elected NFCA president, the topsy-turvy 2022 season, the upcoming vote about coaching staffs, the departing seniors, Jenna Laird, adding Payton Jackson, hiring Jeff Cottrill, returning pitchers, scheduling philosophies, and so much more (1:37:50-2:06:48).
To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the second episode and tease Day 3 of Softball Media Days (2:06:55-2:11:27).
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Episode 40: Thank You, Softball
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06/11/21 • 159 min
The season is over, a champion has been crowned, and Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are ready to review the softball year that was in 2021 and even look ahead a little bit to 2022. Here's your trip around the bases (it's a long one, but you can parse it out all summer...we took our time trotting around the bags):
At the Plate (0:00-38:05): After a stupendous intro, Tom and Gray recap the WCWS and discuss Alabama’s run in OKC, including Montana’s perfect game against UCLA and what happened in the two games against Florida State. Then, the guys give a detailed tribute to every senior leaving the program.
Advancing to First (38:11-1:11:09): At the risk of everything changing, the guys go through the entire SEC and take a glance at what rosters might look like in 2022 while also talking about which teams might contend for next year’s conference title.
Stealing Second (1:11:28-1:39:57): Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy joins the show to discuss his main takeaways from Team 25, the impact of the seniors, the potential for the pitching staff in 2022, Lexi Kilfoyl’s WCWS performance, Bailey Hemphill’s place in the Alabama power hitter rankings, the retirement of Mike Candrea and Lu Harris-Champer, ways to keep growing the sport, rules that need to be changed, and much more. Plus, Coach Murphy drops some breaking news about the coaching staff and gives a 2022 schedule sneak peek.
Rounding Third (1:40:16-1:59:57): Fresh off watching Oklahoma win the national championship, ESPN analyst and All-American Kayla Braud joins the podcast to give her immediate thoughts on the win for the Sooners, life on the set of 7Innings Live during the championship series, whether this might be the best WCWS ever, Jocelyn Alo’s place in history, takeaways from the season both nationally and at Alabama, and so much more. Plus, everyone plays one final round of “What’s Good, Braud?” for the 2021 season.
Heading Home (2:00:12-2:38:43): To close the show, the guys dive into the 2021 All-Name Team before explaining the wondrous meals in Oklahoma City for “Tom’s Hungry.” Then, Tom and Gray decide their medalists for the year-long Tom’s Hungry Podium before finishing off with an “Off the Wall” that details speculation around what players will do next year, evaluations of the season, and the fact that the segment even had to exist at all in 2021.
Oh, and we’re coming back for Season Four.
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12/11/20 • 139 min
The Out of the Box Boys are back to conclude Softball Media Days! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson return to finish up this project with more SEC softball coaches for Day 4 of the event. Here’s the rundown:
First, Tom and Gray preview Day 4 of Softball Media Days and discuss Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, and Ole Miss (0:00-6:52).
Then, Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy joins the program to discuss replacing Skylar Wallace, how things look at catcher, managing a big pitching staff, Bailey Dowling’s development, the return of Claire Jenkins, the outlook of college softball in 2021, and much more (6:57-37:28).
Next, South Carolina head coach Bev Smith swings by to discuss the health of the pitching staff, replacing Jana Johns, how the offense can progress in 2021, putting pieces together with an inflated roster, what it will take to make a WCWS push, and much more (38:32-58:32).
After that, Georgia head coach Lu Harris-Champer stops by to talk about lessons learned in 2020, replacing Ciara Bryan and Justice Milz, Mary Wilson Avant’s potential, CJ Landrum’s impact, playing at Clemson last season, ways to improve the sport of softball, and more (58:40-1:30:13).
Finally, in the last interview of Softball Media Days, new Ole Miss head coach Jamie Trachsel talks to the guys about her first few months on the job, the differences between coaching in the south versus the north, bringing Katie Rietkovich Browder to Oxford, the addition of Maddi Banks to the roster, the complications of scheduling in 2021, and much more (1:30:21-1:58:51).
To close the show, Tom and Gray make way-too-early predictions for the 2021 season, say lots of thank yous, provide a quick “Off the Wall,” and give a few explanations for why having an event like this is important (1:58:57-2:19:19).
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Out of the Box Special: Remembering Alex Trebek
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11/10/20 • 20 min
As the Out of the Box boys continue working on a special project (to be announced soon), Gray and Tom take some time to remember the legendary Alex Trebek after his passing. Then, Tom tells the story of his time as a contestant on Jeopardy! and what he remembers about meeting the iconic game show host.
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12/06/24 • 122 min
The Out of the Box Boys are ready to continue the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it continues now!
First, Tom and Gray preview the three teams represented in Day Three of the event (0:00-4:01).
Then, Florida head coach Tim Walton joins the show and discusses the run in OKC, Skylar Wallace’s legacy, Jocelyn Erickson, the stacked outfield, hiring Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro, Keagan Rothrock and the pitching staff, transformational leadership, and much more (4:11-40:48).
Next, Ole Miss head coach Jamie Trachsel stop by to talk about the staff changes for 2025, the new stadium, adding Aliyah Binford, Jaden Pone’s return, Bri Lopez, freshmen to watch, traditional rivalries, and more (40:57-1:09:33).
Finally, Georgia head coach Tony Baldwin hops on to go over takeaways from last year, the departing senior class, new offensive leaders, a robust group of freshmen, Lilli Backes, adding Mike Davenport to the staff, the new facility, hosting the SEC Tournament, Chris Stapleton, and much more (1:09:42-1:54:14).
To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the second episode and tease the fourth episode of Softball Media Days (1:54:23-2:02:42).
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How many episodes does Out of the Box have?
Out of the Box currently has 172 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Podcasts and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on Out of the Box?
The episode title 'Walking the Red Carpet and Out of the Box Office: "Bama SB"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Out of the Box?
The average episode length on Out of the Box is 106 minutes.
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Episodes of Out of the Box are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of Out of the Box was released on Jan 29, 2019.
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