Out of the Box

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to present something brand new: Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school about softball over the next two weeks, and it’s time to get it started! First, Tom and Gray preview Softball Media Days and discuss what went into getting everything together while also revealing the full schedule fo...

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

While waiting around for 2020 to end, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson have reunited in the studio to go over some news, answer some questions, and play some games. Here is your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-26:18): Tom and Gray discuss some of the recent news involving Alabama softball including an engagement, a new job, a few roster departures and more. Then, Gray tells the story o...

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back with another idea! This week, it's a draft of all SEC players who played in the league where it just means more from 2010 to the present. Joining the Out of the Box Boys are ESPN's Jen Schroeder and Amanda Scarborough as well as Brian Rice, the voice of the Tennessee Lady Vols. Each GM picked one player for each position, including utility, with t...

It's over! We have a champion! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to discuss the results of the Championship for the 2020 #BamaUBracket. Who won between Stephanie VanBrakle and Jackie Traina? Tune in to find out. Plus, since everyone is doing it, Tom and Gray provide some guesses of their own about who they think would've been top eight national seeds in the 2020 NCAA Tournament. -...

Lots to discuss this week! First, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss what's in the news in college softball, including the return of all seven Alabama seniors, UCLA's stacked lineup with Rachel Garcia and Bubba Nickles, and Minnesota's new head coach. Then, the votes are in! Who advanced to the 2020 #BamaUBracket Championship? Tune in and find out. Yes, the Tiebreaker Mechanism...

The quarterfinals of the 2020 #BamaUBracket is complete! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back and ready to vote on each quarterfinal matchup alongside special guest judge Sydney Littlejohn Watkins. No spoilers here, so listen to the episode to find out who advanced to the semifinals! Voting in the Final Four starts on Monday. Here's the voting schedule for next week's round: Semifina...

It's a full show with Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson! First, Maren Angus from the Running Poles Podcast swings by to talk about last night's announcement that Jamie Trachsel is heading to Ole Miss to be the new head coach. Maren also talks about who else was considered for the job, whether Amber Fiser might follow Trachsel to Oxford, other possible job openings in the future, and more....

Here's part one from the Zoom Watch Party during Game Three of the 2012 WCWS when Alabama snagged the national title over Oklahoma. Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are joined by a big cast, including Ryan Iamurri, Amanda Locke, Emily Pitek, Sydney Littlejohn, Jadyn Spencer, Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Kayla Braud, Jackey Branham, Chad Haynie, Jackie Traina, Kendall Dawson, Jordan Patterson, Kaila...

The first round of the 2020 #BamaUBracket is complete! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back and ready to vote on each first round matchup. Then, the results are revealed as the guys present who is moving on to the Sweet Sixteen. No spoilers here, so listen to the episode to find out who advanced! Voting in the Sweet Sixteen starts on Monday. Here's the voting schedule for next week's...

It's tournament time at Out of the Box! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back and, with YOUR help as well as the assistance of an anonymous selection committee, they're ready to debate and decide the greatest Alabama softball player of all-time. 32 players in four regions seeded one through eight will vie for the title, and the selection committee will be voting each round alongside t...

With softball officially over due to COVID-19, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back and ready to wrap up the season and discuss the sport’s sudden conclusion! Here's your trip around the bases (our apologies for any audio issues…it’s our first true show apart):  At the Plate (0:00-27:22): Tom and Gray wrap up the 2020 softball season and discuss what could’ve been for Alabama and the SEC...

For the first time ever, the Out of the Box Boys aren't together for an episode as Gray Robertson narrates you through the "Greatest Hits" from the 2020 Alabama Softball season. Here are some of the highlights you'll find in this special episode: -Taylor Clark's home run vs. Florida State (2:35) -Abby Doerr's home run vs. Liberty (3:58) -Clips from Alabama's run-rule wi...

After what has been a truly stunning couple of days in the United States, the sports world, and inside the universe of college softball, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to try and cope with everything. No outline, no guests, just a conversation about what the shutting down of the sport of softball means for Alabama, the SEC, and the rest of the country. The guys also go over some questi...

With SEC play in full swing, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back and ready to talk about all things college softball! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-22:01): Tom and Gray recap the Alabama-Arkansas series and discuss the hot weekends from KB Sides, Alexis Mack, Skylar Wallace, and Maddie Morgan as well as an impressive showing in the circle from Lexi Kilfoyl and M...

After a wild Crimson Classic and (shocker) more upsets across the sport, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back and ready to talk about all things college softball! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-21:43): Tom and Gray recap the good and the bad from the Crimson Classic, discussing hot bats from Skylar Wallace, Maddie Morgan, and KB Sides, good pitching performances,...

Fresh off an enjoyable Bama Bash, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back and ready to talk about all things college softball! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-21:31): Tom and Gray recap an eventful Bama Bash and discuss all of the headlines, including the impressive weekend from Montana Fouts, the crazy hitting numbers from Skylar Wallace and KB Sides, and the continu...

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back from Clearwater and ready to break down the world of college softball! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-27:47): Tom and Gray do a complete deep dive of Alabama's first two weeks of the season, dissecting the good (Lexi Kilfoyl and Abby Doerr's addition to the team) and the bad (Montana Fouts' tough start, situational...

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here with a special episode from the St. Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational at the beautiful Safety Harbor Resort. Joining the Out of the Box boys is special guest co-host Kayla Braud from ESPN, the SEC Network, and the 7 Innings Podcast (oh, and she had a pretty good playing career at Alabama too). That's right, it's the Podcastapalooza! Here's yo...

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are BACK with a super-sized Season Two Premiere of the Out of the Box Podcast. Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-27:04): Tom and Gray get you set for Alabama's 2020 season with a deep dive into the roster and a breakdown of the schedule, including the Crimson Tide's gauntlet the first two weekends.  Advancing to First (27:13-52:15)...

Here it is, folks! It’s time to wrap up our reveal of the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2019 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number One spot, it’s the 7th and 8th Innings of the second meeting against Oklahoma at the Women's College World Series To start, Tom and Gray discuss some details about that incredible game in OKC and what made Alabama's performance that day so impress...

We're back! It’s time to continue our reveal of the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2019 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number Two spot, it’s the 1st Inning against Florida in the Women's College World Series. To start, Tom and Gray discuss some details about the circumstances surrounding the Florida game in OKC and what made that day and result so special (0:00-9:18). Then, li...

It’s time to continue our reveal of the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2019 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number Three spot, it’s the 2nd and 7th Innings against LSU in Game Two of the series in Baton Rouge. To start, Tom and Gray discuss some details about the game that clinched the SEC regular season title for Alabama and dive into what made this victory so special (0:00-5:20). The...

It’s time to continue our reveal of the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2019 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number Four spot, it’s the 5th, 6th, and 7th Innings against Arizona State in the Tuscaloosa Regional of the NCAA Tournament. To start, Tom and Gray discuss some details about that game against the Sun Devils in Tuscaloosa, including the Bailey Hemphill grand slam, the magnificen...

It’s time to reveal the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2019 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number Five spot, it’s the 8th Inning vs. Georgia in the SEC Tournament. To start, Tom and Gray share a few “honorable mentions” and discuss some details about that game against Georgia in College Station (0:00-7:50).  Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 8t...