The Softball America Podcast Network

THE DIRT

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An offseason podcast hosted by Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson, THE DIRT will provide a more informal platform for softball conversation. Nicole and Gray will touch on some of the biggest headlines in the sport while sprinkling in stories, anecdotes, random asides, and a few nuggets about what they really think. They’ll say all the things that they wouldn’t say anywhere else and give you all the dirt that you need!

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Episode Nineteen: One Last Ride 03.02.2026 1:24:40

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This week is the last episode of THE DIRT! Nicole and Gray catch up one final time, share some stories, and say goodbye to the show. Don't forget to comment with your questions for future mailbag segments! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

Episode Eighteen: Gray Goes to Norman, The College Station Experience, and SUPERS! 26.05.2025 53:16

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray get ready for Super Regionals by previewing Alabama-Oklahoma, look back at College Station, and much more! Don't forget to comment with your questions for future mailbag segments! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

Episode Seventeen: Late Night LIVE, Bracket Musings, and Random Thoughts 15.05.2025 1:26:56

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray finally return after a few busy weeks to discuss the NCAA Tournament, what's been happening lately, cold-calling softball people, trips to College Station, softball media nuggets, and more. Don't forget to comment wi...

Episode Sixteen: Back in Action, Exam Week, and Team Comparisons to Films 24.04.2025 1:11:40

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray get back together to talk about their recent reunion in Tuscaloosa, comparisons between teams and some of Gray's favorite movies, and more. Plus, Kaylee Tow joins the show! Don't forget to comment with your questions...

Episode Fifteen: Nicole and Gray Go LIVE From Tuscaloosa 12.04.2025 53:58

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray are hanging out in-person! Your favorite duo brings the fun on a Friday night LIVE from the roof at Westgate in Tuscaloosa ahead of the series between Alabama and Oklahoma. No topic is off-limits, so don't miss a moment!...

Episode Fourteen: Back to the Mailbag, Bracketology, and the SEC Awards Race 03.04.2025 1:04:20

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray talk about the main headlines from the week, Gray's first Bracketology, SEC Awards, staying focused in-season, and more (including some non-softball stuff, probably). Don't forget to comment with your questions for f...

Episode Thirteen: Gray Goes to Olive Garden, Nicole Runs a Marathon, and Who's Number One? 20.03.2025 1:13:42

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray talk about the main headlines from Week Six, the Olive Garden experience, The LA Marathon, the debate for #1, and more! Don't forget to comment with your questions for future mailbag segments! Advertising Inquiries: http...

Episode Twelve: Another LIVE Show, A Unique Anniversary, and the SEC Series of the Year? 13.03.2025 1:17:16

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray talk about the main headlines from Week Five, the five-year anniversary of the day sports stood still, Pancakes vs. Waffles, and much more! Don't forget to comment with your questions for future mailbag segments! Adverti...

Episode Eleven: LIVE After Dark, the Player of the Year Debate, and Car Ride Conversations 07.03.2025 1:11:00

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray talk about the main headlines from Week Four, the conversations you should and shouldn't have in the car after a game, the Player of the Year race, and much more. Don't forget to comment with your questions for futur...

Episode Ten: The Starting Pitcher Debate, Girl Scout Cookies, and Unsolicited Advice 27.02.2025 1:06:21

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray talk about the main headlines from Week Three, the best "advice" from fans, girl scout cookies, and more. Plus, "The Stain" returns! Don't forget to comment with your questions for future mailbag segments...

Episode Nine: LIVE for the First Time, Dating in Sports, and Week Two Reactions 21.02.2025 1:08:27

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray talk about the main headlines from Week Two, what dating is like when you work in sports, scaffolding stories in Clearwater, and more. Plus, "The Stain" returns! Don't forget to comment with your questions for fu...

Episode Eight: Super Bowl Weekend, Softball Takeaways, and Clearwater Memories 13.02.2025 58:21

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray talk about what Super Bowl weekend is like for those in softball, the main takeaways from Opening Weekend, and much more. Plus, "The Stain" returns! Don't forget to comment with your questions for future mailbag...

Episode Seven: Preparing for Opening Weekend, Bachelor Parties, and Red Flags 06.02.2025 55:48

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray talk about what they like to do on the last weekend before softball season, Patty Gasso coaching Team USA, the expectations for Texas Tech, preparing for huge pitching staffs, and more. Finally, "The Stain" returns w...

Episode Six: New Year's Resolutions, College Sports Coverage, and the Best Things of 2024 07.01.2025 1:16:20

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray have a quick catch up after a few months off from the show and then dive into The Top Five Things They Saw in 2024 (all topics allowed). Finally, "The Stain" returns with a few words on covering teams and flying too...

Episode Five: Overpasses, Novels, and Life After Softball with Special Guest Sam Fischer 06.09.2024 58:13

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray are joined by recently retired legend Sam Fischer, who talks about her final season of Athletes Unlimited, the 2024 wrap party, her love of novels and fear of overpasses, and more. Plus, the gang plays a round of "Dinner...

Episode Four: Olympic Moments, New Rivalries, and TWISTERS! 12.08.2024 1:01:56

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray catch up on their various travels, dive into the top Olympic moments so far, discuss their favorite softball rivalries, answer some mailbag questions, and give a review of the film Twisters! Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Episode Three: Travel Drama, New Beginnings, and the Mystery of the Missing Wallet 29.07.2024 52:06

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds while together in-person in Chattanooga. This episode, Nicole and Gray tell horror stories from a crazy week of travel, discuss NiJaree Canady picking Texas Tech, honor a few retiring legends, get ready for the Olympics, and much more. Advertising Inquiri...

Episode Two: Coffee Shops, Pirate Ships, and the Trip to Florida That Wasn't Real 18.07.2024 59:53

Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. This episode, Nicole and Gray talk about the Rise's trip to Florida, the portal mindset, umpires, and then answer a few questions from the Mailbag. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode One: Fireworks, Portals, and the Olympics in OKC 08.07.2024 58:36

It's the premiere episode of THE DIRT! Join Nicole Mendes and Gray Robertson as they chat about a few hot topics, tell some stories, and dive into a few things that are on their minds. Nicole and Gray talk about their plans on the Fourth of July, the Olympic softball in OKC, what kids look for in the portal, the movie Twisters, Gray's accidental recruiting mishap, and plenty more. Advertis...