In the Circle and The D1Softball Podcast Joining The Varsity Network
Top StoriesD1Softball and Learfield, the media and technology company powering college athletics, have announced the addition of In the Circle and The D1Softball Podcast to The Varsity Network.
The Varsity Network, built and powered by Learfield, is the nation’s largest college sports digital network with live game broadcasts and more than 100 podcasts representing sports and schools across the college spectrum.
In the Circle, hosted by Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson, and The D1Softball Podcast, hosted by Jenna Becerra and Amanda Lorenz, represent the first national softball podcasts on The Varsity Network.
“We’re excited to welcome these two outstanding podcasts to the Varsity Network. Learfield is committed to growing our coverage of women’s sports, and our partnership with D1Softball is an important milestone in that effort,” said Savanna Altieri, Manager of Broadcast Special Initiatives for Learfield.
The partnership brings premier college softball content and analysis to an expanded audience. Listeners will now be able to access new episodes of In the Circle and The D1Softball Podcast on the Varsity Network app, in addition to existing distribution platforms. Archived episodes will also be available via the Varsity Network app.
In the Circle, which airs new episodes twice a week year-round, will begin its tenure on the Varsity Network with the Thursday, September 12th episode. The D1Softball Podcast, which airs weekly during the college softball season, will make its debut on the platform ahead of the 2025 season.
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About Learfield
Learfield is the media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
About D1Softball
D1Softball is the home of college softball’s most vibrant community, united by a love of the game and its stories. Since its inception in 2019, D1Softball has become the premier destination for unparalleled coverage of the college game. The leader in college softball news and media, D1Softball.com delivers comprehensive, year-round content for fans, players, parents, and supporters alike. The D1Softball team offers in-depth coverage of every aspect of the sport, from scores and statistics to exclusive interviews, features, and breaking news. Alongside its expert writing team, with decades of industry experience, D1Softball is also home to two innovative podcasts: In the Circle and The D1Softball Podcast. With its wide-ranging content, D1Softball.com is the go-to resource for everything college softball.