Dropping gems, diamonds to be exact, and making big swings on and off the field, AJ Andrews, the "Yonce of Softball,” dives headfirst into the world of softball. Each episode offers insightful discussions on strategy and technique and shines a light on the people who shape the game. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the sport, Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews is your landing spot for softball.
Amanda Gianelloni of the WPBL’s San Francisco Firebells joins the pod to discuss her journey from childhood adversity to making history as the first player to officially sign with the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL), and her role in helping lead the Firebells through a historic inaugural season. She opens up about building a championship culture, overcoming limitations, and championing the future of women’s sports while inspiring the next generation of female athletes to pursue greatness, challenge expectations, and create their own paths.
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13 Oct 2026
Brittany Apgar - Protect the Nub
WPBL Champion Brittany Apgar shares her journey of overcoming adversity, embracing her individuality, and making history with the LA Queens in the inaugural season of the WPBL. From turning challenges into superpowers to discovering the power of kindness, teamwork, and failure, Brittany reminds us that our purpose is contagious; our differences make us extraordinary, and the only person we’re meant to be is ourselves.
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1 Oct 2026
Alexis Pence- The Backbone of Baseball
AJ talks with Alexis “Lexi” Pence about meeting her husband, former MLB player Hunter Pence, finding an identity beyond baseball, and building community for women in the game. Lexi opens up about how baseball shaped her worldview and the importance of embracing change and creating a life where you are constantly learning and having fun.
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Who has been a guest on Dropping Diamonds with AJ Andrews
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Erika Piancastelli
Aleshia Ocasio
Sam Fischer
Michaela Edenfield
Natasha Watley
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
419,108,275
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
4.7 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
92
Social presence
97
YouTube
93
Engagement
32
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