The Outside The Chute Podcast

🥎 OUTSIDE THE CHUTE – EPISODE #226 | RYAN BOLAND 🇨🇦

8 Canadian Senior Men's National Championships. 2 ISC World Tournament titles. And now, a new chapter with Team Canada.

This week on Outside The Chute, we're joined by one of Canada's most accomplished men's fastpitch players, Ryan Boland!

A proven winner at the highest levels of the game, Boley has built an incredible fastpitch résumé, capturing eight Canadian Senior Men's National Championships and two ISC World Tournament titles.

Now, he...

🥎 FROM GREAT BRITAIN TO THE WORLD STAGE — THE RICH HALDANE STORY!

On Episode 225 of Outside The Chute, we welcome British Softball Federation Hall of Famer and current International Softball Congress (ISC) Vice President for the 2027 World Tournament, RICH HALDANE!

From representing Great Britain on the international stage to competing alongside some of the biggest names in men's fastpitch softball, Haldane has built a remarkable career in the game.

Now, he's helping shape the future of men's...

🎙️ 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 ...

🥎 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 he...

🥎 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 th...

🎙️ EPISODE 221 — ALLIE SKAGGS

This week on Outside The Chute, we’re joined by former Arizona Wildcats standout and current Kansas City Diamonds infielder Allie Skaggs!

We have an awesome conversation with Allie about her journey through the game, her time at Arizona, developing into one of the top players in college softball, and the experiences and people that helped shape her along the way.

We also get into the next chapter of her career — making the jump to professional softball with the K...

🎙️ EPISODE 220 — TRAVIS WILSON


This one is an ALL-TIMER.


From winning a World Championship with the New Zealand Black Sox at just 19 years old… to signing with the Atlanta Braves and spending 8 seasons in professional baseball… to returning to men’s fastpitch and becoming one of the game’s elite players… and eventually helping build one of the premier programs in NCAA softball at Florida State.


What a journey. And Travis Wilson joins us this week to tell the story.


We get into:


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🔥 26 DAYS. FOUR NATIONAL MEDALS. ONE INCREDIBLE SUMMER FOR NOVA SCOTIA FASTPITCH. 🔥


Outside The Chute is BACK!


After our little summer break, Framer and Hopey return for Episode 219 — and you know we had to do this one.


Nova Scotia fastpitch put together an incredible run at the 2026 Canadian Championships, bringing home hardware at FOUR different levels:


🥇 U17 — GOLD
🥉 U20 — BRONZE
🥈 U23 — SILVER
🥉 Senior Men — BRONZE


In this episode, we go back through those 26 days of Nova Scot...

Get ready for one of the biggest weeks in men's fastpitch!

In Episode 3 of Around the Horn, Blair Setford and Kyle Smith join Outside The Chute for a complete preview of the 2026 ISC World Tournament. From championship contenders to sleeper picks, we break down everything you need to know before the first pitch.

In this episode:

🏆 Full ISC World Tournament preview

🔥 Biggest storylines heading into the event

👀 Teams and players to watch

📝 Our tournament predictions

🥎 Dark horse teams that ...

🥎 Around the Horn – Episode 2 | SFL Recap, Graham Isenor Tournaments & ISC Circuit Update

Around the Horn returns with another jam-packed episode of Outside The Chute!

To kick things off, Hopey and Framer dive into everything happening closer to home, breaking down the latest action in the Shooter's Fastpitch League. They recap both the Senior and Intermediate Graham Isenor Memorial Tournaments, discuss the teams and players that stood out, and take a look at how the SFL season is shaping up a...

Outside The Chute – Around The Horn Returns!

The summer edition of Around The Horn is officially underway as Blair Setford and Kyle Smith join Framer and Hopey to break down everything happening across the ISC landscape.

In this first installment, the guys take a deep dive into the ISC circuit to date, discussing the biggest storylines, standout performances, and early-season developments from across North America. They also recap the action from the Canada East Qualifier in Mitchell, Ontario,...

From the ball fields of Newfoundland to representing Canada on the world stage… this is one you don’t want to miss.




On Episode 218 of Outside The Chute, we sit down with 3-time Canadian Senior Men’s National Champion, 2003 Pan Am Games Gold Medalist, 2004 WBSC World Cup Silver Medalist with Team Canada, and Softball Newfoundland Hall of Famer, Sean Whitten.




Sean takes us through an incredible softball journey — learning the game in Newfoundland, developing into one of Canada’s top pl...

Episode 217 of Outside The Chute is an absolute must-listen as we sit down with one of the greatest to ever play the game — Jeff Goolagong.

From dominating the ISC circuit to representing Australia on the world stage, Jeff takes us through his incredible journey in fastpitch softball. We dive into his time with the ACT 89ers, winning multiple ISC Championships, and what it meant to capture gold with the Aussie Steelers at the 2009 ISF World Championship.

We also talk about his induction into t...

Episode 216 is here and we’re going ALL IN on the U23 WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup

We’re joined by Blair Setford and Kris Abbott, who will be on the call for the tournament in Sincelejo, Colombia, bringing you elite-level insight you won’t get anywhere else.

In this episode, we break down:

Every team competing and what to expect

Key players and game-changing matchups

Underrated squads that could shock the world

How the tournament will unfold from start to finish

And of course… our offici...

Episode 215 is one you don’t want to miss.




We sit down with Canadian softball star Larissa Franklin for a raw, powerful, and inspiring conversation that goes far beyond the game. From winning bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, to navigating the emotional highs and lows of life after the Olympics, Larissa opens up in a way we’ve never seen before.




But that’s just the beginning.




Larissa takes us inside her battle with cancer in 2025—the mindset it took to fight, the support syste...

In this episode of Outside The Chute, we sit down with Ryan Maher, one of the most exciting young talents in Canadian men’s fastpitch—and trust us, this one delivers.

From Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, Ryan’s journey is packed with wins, grit, and a few stories you won’t see coming

At just 24, he’s already:

3x Senior Men’s Champion with the Galway Hitmen

2024 U23 Canadian National Champion (Mariners)

Represented Canada at the U23 Pan American Championships

Named to the Men’s National Team 3...

Episode 213 is here and it’s an absolute must-listen

We sit down with Sam Banister — a two-time National Champion with the University of Arizona, four-time Women’s College World Series participant, and former pro with the Akron Racers — and she brings it all in this one.

Sam gets real about her journey through one of the most dominant programs in college softball, what it takes to win at the highest level, and the mindset that separates the good from the elite. From championship runs to life a...

In Episode 212 of the podcast, we sit down with rising men’s fastpitch star Tyler Damon, a member of the United States Men’s National Softball Team and one of the exciting young players making an impact in the game today.

Tyler shares his unique journey into men’s fastpitch softball, including how he played baseball until the age of 18 before making the switch to fastpitch — a move that quickly led him to competing at the highest level of the sport.

We talk about his development as a hitter, t...

In Episode 211 of Outside The Chute, we sit down with one of the most influential figures in men’s fastpitch history — Dr. Bob Nydick.

An ISC Hall of Famer, longtime sponsor, coach, and architect behind powerhouse programs, Dr. Nydick takes us inside his incredible journey in the game. From how he first got involved in fastpitch… to building championship-caliber teams… to helping shape dynasties like the legendary New York Gremlins — this episode is packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere e...

What does it take to battle through adversity and come out a National Champion?

In Episode 210 of Outside The Chute, we sit down with 2025 National Champion Joley Mitchell for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had on the show.

From growing up in Rose Bud, Arkansas…

To being named Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year (2019)…

To starting her college career at Notre Dame…

To facing a medical scare that forced her to miss the entire 2021 season…

Joley opens up about the highs, the s...

What does it take to win an ISC title at just 19 years old…

be named Most Outstanding Pitcher…

capture four ISC Championships…

win a World Championship…

and cement your name in the Hall of Fame?

This week on Outside The Chute, we sit down with ISC Hall of Famer Jim Wana — one of the most dominant pitchers of his era.

From winning the 1985 Junior World Championship with New Zealand…

to starring with the legendary Penn Corp teams…

to representing the Black Sox on the world stage…

to being...

Energy. Passion. Positivity.

Episode 208 of Outside The Chute is an absolute must-listen as we sit down with Jerzie Nutile, UMBC alum and newly signed PSL Florida Heat player. From the moment this conversation starts, Jerzie’s infectious personality jumps through the mic.

We dive into her journey through the game, the grind it took to reach the pro level, and what this next chapter with the Florida Heat means to her both on and off the field. Jerzie opens up about mindset, confidence, overcomi...

In Episode 207 of Outside The Chute, we sit down with Saskatchewan native Justin Laskowski, one of Canada’s rising stars in men’s fastpitch softball.

Justin takes us through his journey — from getting his start in the Saskatchewan fastpitch scene, to wearing the red and white for Team Canada on the world stage. We dive deep into his experience at the 2022 Men’s World Cup, where Canada captured silver, and what it truly means to represent your country at the highest level.

He also reflects on b...

In this episode of Outside The Chute, we sit down with Ryan Moore, Florida Vibe Team President and Executive Director of the American Collegiate League, to break down the rise of the Professional Softball League (PSL) and what it means for the future of fastpitch softball.

Ryan shares insight into the growth of professional opportunities for players, how the ACL fits into the development pathway, and why the Florida Vibe are positioned to be a major force heading into the 2026 season.

In this ...