Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with just an absolute star in our game, JMU alum and AUSL Bandits pitcher, the one and only, Odicci Alexander-Bennett. Odicci first captured the hearts of fans across the country during her unforgettable run with James Madison University at the 2021 Women’s College World Series, where her dominance, passion, and pure love for the game made her a household name.   Since then, she’s continued to inspire — from her professional career and coaching, to being a role model for the next generation of athletes who dream big and play bigger.   We’re gonna chat about her incredible journey, learning to pitch against her grandparents water well, that iconic WCWS moment, her transition to the pro level, life off the field, and so much more. Odicci was such a pleasure to chat with and I’m so excited to see what's in store down the line for such a huge influencer in our game. Remember, while you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us a follow and some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  You can follow Odicci on Instagram @double_seas, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with 2024 ISC Champion and 2022 WBSC World Cup Champ, Aussie native, the one and only, Josh McGovern. This was such a great chat that Hopey and myself got to have with Josh.  He took time after travelling over 40 hours to come on and chat with us from down in the Dominican where he was playing in the Legends Cup this past weekend, so we can’t thank him enough. We had a great talk about how he got his start in the game, the role his family played in his development, competing with the Aussie Steelers to capture the 2022 World Cup in New Zealand,  his time on the ISC circuit with Hill United and now the Bear Creek Gremlins and so much more. Before we get to it, remember, while you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  You can follow Josh on Instagram @jmcgovern21, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with , two time NJCAA D1 National Player of the Year at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M college, two-time All-Big 12 First Team selection with Oklahoma State University, and current pro over in the Netherlands with the Haarlem Sparks, it’s the one and only, Rylee Bayless. Its funny, most of these interviews I do, especially on the women’s side of the game, I go in not knowing how the conversation is going to flow, you know, is it going to be tough getting a great chat going, how is their sense of humor going to be, all that stuff.  Well, let me just say that Rylee surpassed every expectation I had.  This chat was absolutely amazing, I don’t think I laughed this much in an episode ever. Trust me, you’re gonna love this one.  We chat about Rylee getting her start in the game, thanks to her dad and brother, who may or may not be missing some clothes from back then, we chat about her recruiting process, her time at college, competing at the pro level, and so much more. Before we get to it, remember, while you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  You can follow Rylee on Instagram @rylee_bayless, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

What an episode we have for you again this week as we’re going down under and chatting with, 2025 ISC All World Selection with the Bear Creek Express, 2023 University of Newcastle Sportsman of the Year and 2022 WBSC World Cup Champion with the Aussie Steelers, it’s the one and only, Callum Beashel. Like I said, this was such a great episode.  We talk to Cal about getting his start in the game, playing at the 2014 Junior Men’s World Championships here in Canada, that feeling of getting named to the Aussie Steelers for the first time, that epic 2022 World Cup win in New Zealand and so much more. Cal was such a beauty to chat with.  Hopey and I were so happy he got up bright and early before going to work and come on to chat with us, its such a great talk. While you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Again, preferably something good.  You can follow Cal on Instagram @callum.beashel, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with 2023 All-Big 12 First Team selection, 2021 Big 12 All-Freshman Team selection and the only pitcher in NCAA history to capture 4 National Titles, Oklahoma Sooners alum, the one and only, Nicole May.  This was such a fun chat with Nicole.  We talk about how she got her start in the game, her travel ball time, committing and going to OU, playing in the Netherlands this past summer, Pitching University and so much more. Legit, one of the best chats I’ve had on here.  Something about chatting with other pitchers that just resonates with me and this was definitely one of those conversations. Before we get to it, remember, while you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  You can follow Nicole on Instagram @nicolehmay, and Pitcher University @pitcheruniversity,  we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok. Check out Pitcher University's website here   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute were lucky enough to sit down with one of the best pitchers to ever play our game, its ASA, ISC and USA Softball Hall of Famer, the one and only, Jimmy Moore. In the words of Doug Roberts, Jimmy could “hit the dick off a hummingbird”, no word of a lie, he said that in his episode with us! That just shows you how accurate and deadly he was off the mound during the 80’s and early 90’s. We talk to Jimmy about getting his start in the game, which believe it or not, was at short and 3rd, his days in the NorWest League, his time with the Seattle Pay n Pak, and so much more. Jimmy was an absolute pleasure to chat with.  Hopey and I were so pumped he took time out of his schedule to come on and talk ball with us. This was such a great chat. Like I say every week, while you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  We’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

This week, Outside The Chute was excited to sit down with Olympian, World Championship medalist, and longtime member of the Canadian Women’s National Softball Team, the one and only, Natalie Wideman.   Nat has had an incredible career in the game, representing Canada on the biggest stages, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where she helped capture bronze, along with 3 WBSC World Cup bronze medals as well. Off the field, she’s been an inspiration to young athletes everywhere with her passion, work ethic, and dedication to growing the sport.   We’re going kick off this chat with Nat where we left off back in March of 2021, just prior to the Tokyo Olympics. We talk about the highs and lows of that Olympic journey, last years epic bronze medal game against the Netherlands at the WBSC World Cup in Italy, the formation of Unedited Self, and so much more.   Nat is one of our favourite guests ever, it was so great to be able to catch back up with her and this ones a dandy. While you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  You can follow Nat on Instagram @nataliewideman, and Unedited Self at @uneditedselfco,  we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok, if you have a YouTube account, please go subscribe to our channel.  We’re trying to get to 1000 subscribers, but need your help!   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Yes sir, we’re back and this one was a fun one for us.  We do a summer recap covering the ISC’s, Senior Nats, U17 Nats, Canada Games, our Shooter’s League and so much more. We’re happy to be back doing our weekly episodes, so buckle up and get ready for a wicked lineup going forward! 

Outside The Chute sat down with one of the rising stars of Canadian softball, 2024 WBSC World Cup Bronze Medalist, Stoney Brook University alum and current member of the Canadian Women’s National Team, the one and only—Dawn Bodrug.   Dawn grew up in Georgetown, Ontario, where her passion for the game was sparked at an early age. Her journey took her south of the border to Indian River State College, where she made an immediate impact, before transferring to Stony Brook University and becoming one of the top pitchers in the America East Conference.   We’ll chat about her development through the collegiate ranks, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her incredible opportunity to represent Canada on the international stage with the Women’s National Team.   This is a great conversation with Dawn, you’re definitely gonna enjoy this one—so sit back, relax, and let’s get Outside the Chute with Dawn Bodrug.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Richie Connors Insurance Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute have Blair and Kyle back again, as we recap the WBSC Men's World Cup that took place in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and then we take a dive into the ISC's as we preview the World Tournament coming to us from Mankato, Minnesota.  

Outside The Chute sat down with our "Around the Horn" crew, Blair Setford and Kyle Smith, and we preview and give our prediction's for the 2025 WBSC Men's World Cup taking place in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. This was a fun one!  Make sure to check it out!

Outside The Chute had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with the Head Coach of the Canadian Men’s National Team, the one and only, John Stuart. Stuey has done it all when it comes to coaching in our game.  He captured the 2007 Canadian Senior Men’s National title with the Vancouver Grey Sox, won an ISC title last summer with the Hill United Chiefs and of course, who can forget that epic summer of 2015 where he led Team Canada to WBSC and Pan Am gold on home soil. We talk to Stuey about how he got his start in fastpitch, the climb up the ranks on the national team, all of those wins I just mentioned and so much more. Stuey was an absolute pleasure to chat with and we can’t wait to see what’s in store this summer for him and Team Canada as they prepare to host the WBSC World Cup in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Like I say every week, while you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  You can follow John on Instagram at johnstuart1122, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Richie Connors Insurance Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with 2007 Canadian Senior Men's Nationals Champ and 2007 ISC World Champ. He is also a 2015 WBSC World Cup Champ and Pan Am Games Gold medalist and freshly named back onto the Canadian Men’s National Team, it’s the one and only, Kevin Schellenberg. Man, obviously from what I rhymed off there, what a career Skates has had in this game and is still looking to add to that long list of accomplishments. We talk to Kev about getting his start in the game back in 2000 and within 2 years was invited to National Team camp.  That story actually left me speechless, I still can’t get over it.  We chat about those first Senior Nats and ISC’s, winning the Senior Nats and ISC’s, that epic summer of 2015 and so much more. What an absolute beauty Skates was to chat with, and we can’t wait to see him help Team Canada this summer in Prince Albert try and bring a gold medal back to the red and white. While you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  You can follow Kev on Instagram at skates_2010, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Richie Connors Insurance Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

What an episode we have for you this week.  Not only is it the debut of our newest segment “Around the Horn” with Blair Setford and Kyle Smith, but Hopey and I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with 12 year NHL veteran, 2018 NHL Coach of the Year with the Vegas Golden Knights and a 13-year member of the Summerside Twins Senior Men’s Team, it’s the one and only, Gerard Gallant. Man, to say this was a special episode would be an understatement.  Those who know me, know I’m a massive hockey fan, especially when it comes to the 80’s and 90’s of the NHL and the fact we got to chat with Turk was amazing. We talk to Turk about where his nickname came from, his days with the Summerside Twins in the 80’s and 90’s, host the Senior Nats in 1986 at Queen Elizabeth Park, some awesome stories from his time in the NHL and so much more. Turk, thanks again for taking the time to do this! While you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  You can follow us @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Richie Connors Insurance Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with University of Texas Alum, current Italian National Team Member and current member of the AUSL Bandits, it’s the one and only, Bella Dayton. Bella had a remarkable college career, which started at Arizona with the Wildcats, before finishing up with the Longhorns in Texas where she was a 2 time Big 12 Championship All-Tournament Team recipient and also named to the 2022 Women’s College World Series All-Tournament team.  She was also named to the All-World Team at last years WBSC Women’s World Cup while competing with Italy. We’re gonna talk to Bella about getting her start in the game, the move from Arizona to Texas, her experience at the WCWS, playing internationally, getting drafted into the AUSL and so much more. Bella was an absolute pleasure to chat with and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for her down the line. While you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  You can follow Bella on Instagram at belladaytonn, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Richie Connors Insurance Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down with one of our favorites ever.  She was a 2019 First Team All-American with the Arizona State Sun Devils, the 2023 WPF Offensive Player of the Year, as well as a back to back WPF Champ with the Texas Smoke, it’s the one and only, Morgan Howe. Last time we chatted with Mo, she had just finished up her first year at AU and a lot has gone down since that talk 4 years ago.  After one more season of AU, she moved on to the Vipers for a year before finding a home with the Smoke where she has flourished under the ownership group of former Major League All-star, Brandon Phillips and his wife, WWE Superstar, Jade Cargill.  Mo also just got back from a stint down in the Mexican league, where we have a chat about how great the atmosphere is down there and how much that league has grown in 2 short years. This episode may have topped our first chat, as it is definitely a free for all and nothing is held back. While you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  You can follow Mo on Instagram at morgannriley, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Richie Connors Insurance Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with 5 time ISC All-World selection, the 2021 Leroy Zimmerman Most Outstanding Pitcher and 2015 WBSC World Cup Gold Medalist with Team Canada, the one and only, Devon McCullough. We’re gonna talk to Devo about getting his start in the game in his hometown of Saskatoon, his crazy run at the Midget Nationals, which I still can’t get over, of course, his time with the National Team and that epic 2015 WBSC win on hometown soil and so much more. Devo was an absolute beauty to chat with.  So glad he’s still at it and still bringing that top end talent that he always has. While you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Again, Preferably something good.  You can follow Devo on Instagram @chevydevy, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Richie Connors Insurance Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with 2 time Pac-12 Player of the year and 2 time All-American with the UCLA Bruins, Pan Am Games Gold Medalist and Olympic Silver Medalist with Team USA, and current member with Team Honda in the Japanese Professional League, the one and only, Ally Carda. What a career Ally has had so far and she is still going strong! We’re gonna talk to Ally about getting her start in the game, the journey to UCLA, almost giving up on the game, turning pro, playing in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and so much more. Ally was an absolute pleasure to chat with. I for one can’t wait to see what else is in store for her down the road in our game, cause no doubt it will be great. While you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good.  You can follow Ally on Instagram at acarda3, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Richie Connors Insurance Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Newfoundland native, the one and only, Jordan Pomeroy. Poms has had a fantastic career and he’s just getting started. He is a 3 time Canadian Senior Men’s Champ with the Galway Hitmen, the 2021 Rawlings Grand Slam Most Valuable Player and is currently a member of the Canadian Men’s National Team. We’re gonna talk to Pom’s about getting his start in the game, playing in the 2017 Canada Games and then attending his first Senior Nats a few weeks later at 17, that epic catch he made with Bear Creek that went viral, representing his country and much, much more. Poms was an absolute beauty to chat with and we can’t wait to see what other accomplishments he has in store down the road. While you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating.  You can follow Jordan on Instagram at jpom99, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok.   Sponsors Rawlings Canada Richie Connors Insurance Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with Extra Innings #3 ranked player for the Class of 2026, she is a member of this year’s US U18 Women’s National Team and she is an Oklahoma Sooners commit, the one and only, EK, Ella Kate Smith. I said this back in November of 2023 when we had Lexi McDaniel on and I’ll say it again.  The rich keep getting richer lol.  The powerhouse Oklahoma Sooners have another gem on their hands with EK, as they have a dual threat player that can do it on the mound and in the batter’s box as well. We’re gonna talk to EK about getting her start in the game back in Kansas, her time with Impact Gold and Katy High, where there are high hopes still in the future for EK and these two teams, her crazy recruiting process and so much more. I’m telling you right now, the Sooners have a media darling in store for them when she arrives in Norman.  EK was such a pleasure to chat with and we can’t wait to see what the future brings for this amazing individual, both on and off the diamond. While you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us a rating.  You can follow EK on Instagram at ella.kate.67 and eksoftball2026 on X , we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok. Sponsors Rawlings Canada Richie Connors Insurance Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic