Right Bench - A College Softball Podcast

About Right Bench - A College Softball Podcast

The Right Bench Podcast is your go-to for college softball — smart analysis, strong opinions, and a sense of humor that doesn’t take itself too seriously. From preseason buzz to postseason drama, we cover the biggest storylines in the game, including stars in the circle, breakout freshmen, transfer portal moves, rankings, and can’t-miss matchups. Some episodes also feature guests from around the sport, including players and coaches, giving you inside perspectives straight from the field. If you love college softball and enjoy a few laughs along the way, pull up a seat on The Right Bench!

Publisher

Julia Kennedy

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 May 2025

Latest episode

13 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Mar 2026

   Feelin' Cocky with Coach Ashley Chastain-Woodard (And What is RPI?)

   Right Bench Season 2 Episode 6

2. 

   5 Mar 2026

   Talking Terrier Softball with Chelsea Butler - Weekend Recaps, New Rankings & Insight on SEC Play Beginning

   Right Bench Season 2 Episode 5

3. 

   27 Feb 2026

   Catching Up with the Head of the Herd (Ft. Morgan Zerkle)

   Right Bench Season 2 Episode 4

4. 

   21 Feb 2026

   Statements Made in Clearwater

   Right Bench Season 2 Episode 3

5. 

   13 Feb 2026

   Smacked in the FACE by Opening Weekend

   I don’t even know where to start — and that’s how you know opening weekend was insane. Upsets everywhere, history made, mid-majors stealing headlines, and powerhouse programs sending messages. Let’s unpack the chaos, the contenders, and the teams that need to respond.

6. 

   2 Feb 2026

   College Softball is Back for 2026!!!

   College softball is back and The Right Bench Podcast is kicking off a brand new season! In this episode, host Julia Kennedy recaps the biggest moments from 2025, preview the stars returning to the circle, highlight top freshmen and transfer portal moves, break down preseason rankings, and looks ahead to must-watch opening weekend matchups. Season 2 starts now — buckle up!

7. 

   3 Jun 2025

   Episode 4: WCWS Recap (ft. Mandy Gardner-Colegate)

   Host Julia Kennedy breaks down the matchups that we've seen at the WCWS with Miami (OH) head coach Mandy Gardner-Colegate and answers the question of what exactly happened with UCLA's Megan Grant's home run.

8. 

   28 May 2025

   Episode 3: Super Regional Recap

   Host Julia Kennedy breaks down everything we saw from Super Regionals and makes predictions for the WCWS

9. 

   23 May 2025

   Episode 2: Region Recap Sites 6-16 (ft. Coastal Carolina Head Coach Kelley Green)

   Host Julia Kennedy recaps the rest of regionals and sits down with Coastal Carolina Head Coach Kelley Green after their dramatic game against Duke

10. 

    21 May 2025

    Episode 1: Region Recap Sites 1-5 (ft. Liberty Head Coach Dot Richardson)

    Host Julia Kennedy chats with Liberty Head Coach Dot Richardson after Liberty makes history with win over (1) Texas A&M

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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