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The Rundown
Hosted by Hosts: Mike Orth and Tori Holt · EN
In-depth weekly conversation on the state of fastpitch softball in Minnesota and beyond. Featuring commentary and discussion on trends of the game, outcomes, interviews with top coaches, players, leaders, tips on college recruiting, College/High School/Club/Community program features, tournaments, camps, predictions, and much more!
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Episode 66 - Go Big Red!
2w ago02:43:25Tap to summarizeThis week on The Rundown Tori, Mike and Stella reunite with one of the best as former captain of the Huskers women's softball team, McKinley Malecha, joins us to talk about her 4 seasons in the Big 10 and share with you what makes her such a special, authentic, and team first person! We are also joined by our MemberTraxx player of the week, Hayley Kill from Morris Area Chokio-Alberta High School. Hayley has had a monster season with 3 perfect games in the circle so far! It is perhaps our biggest show in the history of the show. Buckle up! Thank you for listening to The Rundown.
Transcribe →Episode 65 - In The Zone
3w ago02:33:03Tap to summarizeThis week on The Rundown Mike, Tori, and Stella bring a new segment to the show! The MemberTraxx Player of the Week! In this inaugural segment we highlight Avery Muellner and Karianne Drury of Forest Lake High School. We chat senior season, leadership, and their amazing start to the season! We also re-connect with our friend and returning guest of the show, Sara Moulton of Strike Zone Sports. We cover thoughts on Ms. Softball and get out frustrations on the lack of funding and administrative apathy our sport receives at the high school and collegiate level. We also talk the pro sports seen, and Mike's disdain for the NBA. Its a good time on this episode of The Rundown! Thank you for listening!
Transcribe →Episode 64 - Bat Flips and Speaking Up
4w ago02:04:51Tap to summarizeThis week on The Rundown we get after it and cover a number of topics from ripping Morgan Wallen and Prince to bat flips and automated ball and strike technologies. You also get your dose of collegiate and high school softball updates, so do not fret! Our guest on the show is current Western Michigan Broncos softball player, and former Midwest Speed athlete, Kendall Kotzmacher. She shares her insights as a first year division I athlete, talks about her partnership with XX-XY Athletics, and her experiences defending Title IX and the protections of women's sports. We go around the horn in this episode! It is one you do not want to miss. As always, thank you for listening to The Rundown!
Transcribe →Episode 63 - We are Back!
Apr 1002:21:09Tap to summarizeIt has been a long awaited return and The Rundown is back! This week's episode is a big one folks. Your hosts Tori and Mike are joined by a welcomed co-host to the show, Stella Dolan! Stella is an alumnus of the Midwest Speed and Bemidji State. She also was an assistant coach for the Beavers before joining the Midwest Speed coaching staff as the director of our Pitching Development Program! We are excited to have Stella return to Midwest Speed, and for being a big part of the next chapter of The Rundown! This episode also brings back a former coach from the program as Chris Iliopolous joins us to talk about his experience as Assistant Coach at Division 1 Lindenwood University! Its a packed episode with all the high school and college predictions and analysis you have been waiting for! Glad to be back on The Rundown!!!
Transcribe →Episode 62 - 2025 MSHSL State Tournament
Jun 201:42:22Tap to summarizeThe big dance in upon us and this week and on The Rundown Brent and Mike go A to Z on the teams competing in this seasons MSHSL State Tournament! Who is going two win each class? Who is going to shake things up? Only time will tell! Give it a listen on your way down to Caswell Park and find out what we think! As always thank you for listening to The Rundown!
Transcribe →Episode 61 - MSHSL Section Update
May 2701:37:24Tap to summarizeThis week on The Rundown Mike and Brent breakdown the current MSHSL Section tournaments and highlight some of the amazing story lines to follow in each. It has been a heck of a first week of section play with some upsets and teams making their case! Give it a listen and go out an watch some great games this week as we narrow down the field and approach the 2025 State Tourney! As always thank you for listening to The Rundown!
Transcribe →Episode 60 - 2025 MSHSL Softball Season Check In Number 1
Apr 28, 202500:47:42Tap to summarizeOn this episode of The Rundown Mike and Brent return for the 2025 MSHSL Softball season to give you the scoop on the state of softball! For this first look into the 2025 season we cover all of the classes and give you our best analysis on who to watch for as the season progresses. Will we have it right? Only time will tell! As always thank you for listening to The Rundown!Please note the special update around the 22 minute mark where we bring you an updated result from the April 26th match up between Mankato East and Cretin-Derham Hall!!
Transcribe →Episode 59 - Insight from the Huskies
Mar 24, 202501:18:30Tap to summarizeThis week on The Rundown two of St. Cloud State's finest join us to talk about their fantastic start to the season (22-8) and set the table for what appears to be an exciting second half of the season for the Huskies. Brooke Holmes and Maggie Fitzgerald share their perspectives on the experience of college softball and this sophomore/senior leave all of us with some food for thought on how top student athletes prepare, excel, and enjoy the game! Thank you for listening to The Rundown!
Transcribe →Episode 58 - An Over Looked Option No Longer
Feb 26, 202500:44:52Tap to summarizeOn this episode of The Rundown we are joined by North Iowa Area Community College head coach Matt Egger. The 2023 ICCAC Division II Coach of the Year gives us the inside look at the NJCAA landscape and the incredible opportunities that exist for play at this next level. For many athletes the junior college option provides a great opportunity to continue to develop their skills and extend their scouting window. It is an option for many athletes that should not be over looked. Give this one a good listen folks because NIACC does it well, and Coach Egger is one of the good guys! As always, thank you for listening to The Rundown!
Transcribe →Episode 57 - Road to the Summit - All things UST and The NFL's Big Game
Feb 7, 202501:24:36Tap to summarizeOn this episode of The Rundown we are joined by Head Softball Coach at the University of St. Thomas, Jen Trotter. We talk about her journey as a coach and the success the Tommie's are having as they migrate their program into NCAA's top level of play. The Tommie's are on the up swing...look for them to take a run at the top spot in the Summit league in 2025. Tori and Mike also chat some NFL and this Sunday's big game! Of course Tori is bending at the knee for the K.C. Chiefs "greatness" and Mike could care less who wins as his two "enemy teams" battle it out on the grid iron. Enjoy the show. Thank you for listening to "The Rundown."
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