Outside The Chute

About Outside The Chute

Outside The Chute is a podcast dedicated to the game of fastpitch softball. We’ll be sitting down with some of the best in the game, from the past, present and future for exclusive interviews. We’ll also be covering everything on a local, national and world level, including NCAA, ISC, Canadian Nationals, and WBSC. We’re here to connect the softball world!

Publisher

outsidethechute

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

13 Jul 2020

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

228 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Episode 224 - Ruby Smith

   🎙️ Episode 224 | Ruby Smith (Meylan) – Life, Softball & Everything In Between! This week on Outside The Chute, we are joined by one of the most exciting young pitchers in women's fastpitch softball, Ruby Smith (formerly Ruby Meylan), for Episode 224! And trust us, this is one conversation you won't want to miss! From her collegiate softball journey at the University of Washington and Oklahoma State to competing professionally in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), Ruby opens up about her experiences both on and off the diamond. Fresh off getting married and beginning an exciting new chapter in her personal life, Ruby joins us for an incredible conversation about softball, relationships, personal growth, and everything in between. We also discuss her professional career, her recent re-signing with the Carolina Blaze, and what the future holds as she continues making her mark in the game. Over 80 minutes of great conversation, we get to know the person behind the pitcher, sharing stories, laughs, experiences, and plenty of moments that make this one of our favourite episodes yet! Whether you're a player, coach, parent, or simply a fan of the game, there's something in this episode for everyone. 🥎 Episode 224 – Ruby Smith (Meylan) 🌎 Outside The Chute – Connecting the Softball World 🔗 Visit our website: www.outsidethechute.com 📲 Follow us on all social platforms: @outsidethechute 👍 If you enjoy the episode, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us continue bringing you conversations with some of the biggest names in fastpitch softball! #OutsideTheChute #RubySmith #RubyMeylan #AUSL #CarolinaBlaze #OklahomaStateSoftball #WashingtonSoftball #FastpitchSoftball #SoftballPodcast #WomensSoftball #ConnectingTheSoftballWorld

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Episode 223 - Jordan Woolery

   🥎 EPISODE 223 | JORDAN WOOLERY | OUTSIDE THE CHUTE 🎙️ From delivering one of the most unforgettable moments of the 2026 Women's College World Series to capturing an AUSL Championship with the Utah Talons, Jordan Woolery is making her mark as one of the brightest young stars in fastpitch softball! This week on Outside The Chute, we're joined by former UCLA Bruins standout and AUSL Champion Jordan Woolery for a conversation about her journey through the game, the moments that have defined her career, and her transition to professional softball. 🔥 THAT HOME RUN AGAINST TEXAS TECH! With UCLA down to its final out at the 2026 Women's College World Series, Woolery stepped to the plate against one of the game's most dominant pitchers, NiJaree Canady, and delivered a dramatic seventh-inning, game-tying home run that sent the softball world into a frenzy! We revisit that incredible moment, the pressure of competing on college softball's biggest stage, and what it meant to wear the UCLA uniform. 🏆 FROM UCLA TO AUSL CHAMPION! Jordan also discusses the next chapter of her softball career, making the jump to the professional ranks and becoming an AUSL Champion with the Utah Talons. 🥎 IN THIS EPISODE: • Jordan's introduction to softball and her journey to UCLA • Playing for one of the most prestigious programs in college softball • Her unforgettable 2026 WCWS home run against Texas Tech and NiJaree Canady • Competing under the bright lights in Oklahoma City • The transition from college softball to the professional game • Her experience with the Utah Talons and winning an AUSL Championship • The people, experiences, and lessons that have shaped her career • What's next for Jordan Woolery From the biggest moments on the college stage to the excitement of professional softball, this is a conversation that fans of UCLA, the AUSL, and fastpitch softball won't want to miss! 🎧 HELP US GROW THE GAME! If you enjoy the episode, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to Outside The Chute! We're bringing you conversations with some of the biggest names, legendary figures, and rising stars in men's and women's fastpitch softball from around the world. 🌎 www.outsidethechute.com 🔔 Hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode! 👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Was Jordan Woolery's game-tying home run against Texas Tech one of the greatest moments of the 2026 Women's College World Series? Let us know in the comments! #OutsideTheChute #JordanWoolery #UCLASoftball #AUSL #UtahTalons #WCWS2026 #NiJareeCanady #Softball #FastpitchSoftball #CollegeSoftball #SoftballPodcast

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Episode 222 - Tony Gonzalez

   🥎 OUTSIDE THE CHUTE – EPISODE 222 | TONY GONZALEZ From Tijuana, Mexico, to the biggest stages in men's fastpitch softball, Tony Gonzalez has built an incredible career in the game! This week on Outside The Chute, we're joined by Hill United Chiefs standout and ISC World Champion Tony Gonzalez for a great conversation about his softball journey, the experiences that shaped his career, and what it takes to compete against the best players in the world. Tony takes us through his early days in the game, his first ISC World Tournament appearance in 2011 with Cal-State Builders, and his journey to joining the powerhouse Hill United Chiefs in 2017 — a season that ended with his first ISC World Championship! We also dive into his international softball experiences, including representing Mexico on the international stage and winning back-to-back Australian Open Men's National Championships with the ACT 89ers in 2024 and 2025. From unforgettable tournament experiences to the friendships, rivalries, and memories made along the way, Tony shares his perspective on life at the highest levels of men's fastpitch. Whether you're a longtime fan of the ISC World Tournament, a Hill United supporter, or simply love hearing the stories behind the players, this is an episode you won't want to miss! 🎙️ Episode 222 – Tony Gonzalez 📲 Follow Tony on Instagram: @tonygonzalez_3 🌎 Visit our website: www.outsidethechute.com 🔔 HELP US GROW THE GAME! If you enjoy conversations like this, make sure to: 👍 LIKE this video 💬 COMMENT with your favourite Tony Gonzalez moment or memory 📢 SHARE this episode with your softball community 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Outside The Chute for more interviews with the biggest names and personalities in fastpitch softball! OUTSIDE THE CHUTE – CONNECTING THE SOFTBALL WORLD! #OutsideTheChute #TonyGonzalez #HillUnitedChiefs #ISCFastpitch #ISCTournament #MensFastpitch #FastpitchSoftball #SoftballPodcast #TeamMexico #Softball

Who has been a guest on Outside The Chute

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• John Stuart
• Kevin Schellenberg
• Gerard Gallant
• Blair Setford

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

84,404

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

42 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

90

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