Best CSUN Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus Episode: SmartVision 3 audio tutorial 19:44

2d ago19:44

19:44

In episode 91, we introduced Will Carter, from our tech support team, who had produced a comprehensive audio tutorial for the SmartVision 3 mobile phone. This episode features the full tutorial for easy access.By Stuart Lawler

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How the Housing Crisis Impacts LGBTQ+ People 34:04

11d ago34:04

34:04

The housing crisis in blue states like California, with homes averaging over $700K, disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ individuals. Elevated housing costs limit their access to safe and inclusive communities, forcing them to either remain in less accepting areas or face homelessness. Addressing this issue is crucial for ensuring equitable living con…

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Season Finale: Balance, Relationships, and Being Human 8:58

15d ago8:58

8:58

It's a bittersweet Friday because it's our final episode for this season! Join Jemima Ruth as she shares more about herself as a Filipina, a clinician, and recaps Kapwa Kulture Podcast season 1! Jemima Ruth also responds to the questions that she typically asks guests regarding her best advice around mental health! Follow us on Instagram at @kapwak…

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Episode 91: Updates from Envision and a new audio tutorial for the SmartVision 3 mobile phone 36:48

16d ago36:48

36:48

There's less than two weeks to go before Sight Village Central, taking place at the East Side Rooms, in Birmingham. Stuart is joined by Priyanka Srivastava and Ferkan Metin from Envision, to tell us about some of their latest updates, and, Priyanka and Ferkan will also join us on the stand in Birmingham! Wil Carter from our technical support team h…

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Education, Resilience, and Mental Health Sisters 29:33

22d ago29:33

29:33

We have a pair of sisters on the pod this week! Join Carissa Caiyco and Cyril So as they share more about their mental health pursuits as an upcoming LMFT and LPCC! We chat about how mental health was talked about in our families and specifically how education and resilience are such core aspects of the Filipino culture. Later, both sisters say mor…

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Multi-Ethnic Families and Healing our Inner Child 35:28

29d ago35:28

35:28

This week, we have Gabriella Cuaderes, LCSW on the pod and she and Jemima Ruth talk about different perspectives on having a mixed-ethnic identity and coming from a large, multiculturally rich family based on Gabriella's own lived experiences. Later, Gabriella and Jemima Ruth discuss more about EMDR, trauma work, and how both parents and children c…

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Episode 90: Reflections from the Eighth General Assembly of the International Council on English Braille 20:56

1M ago20:56

20:56

The International Council on English Braille (ICEB) recently held it's eighth general assembly, in Auckland, New Zealand. This event, run once every four years, is an opportunity for Braille users, producers, researchers and technology companies to get together and explore all aspects of the Unified English Braille code, as well as other specialist…

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It's Funny, but Also It's Not? 47:40

1M ago47:40

47:40

This week, Maria Cristina Castro and Jemima Ruth talk about the helpful and harmful ways humor and positivity can be used within the Filipinx culture as a response to coping through life's experiences. Cristina talks about her journey of helping her family become more open about understanding mental health experiences. Later, Cristina and Ruth also…

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Meet Lilah Sturges, Award-Winning Transgender Author 39:15

1M ago39:15

39:15

In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by author Lilah Sturges. She is happily married to her wife and has two lovely grown daughters. Lilah wrote the first two graphic novels in the award-winning and critically acclaimed Lumberjanes world and several other titles for Vertigo (DC Comics) and Marvel. Her latest work, The Science of Ghosts, wh…

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Setting Boundaries and Supporting Others with Mental Health Struggles 35:02

1M ago35:02

35:02

This week, Dr. Gemariah Valencia Williams and Jemima Ruth talk about how to care for family, friends, or loved ones struggling with their own mental health issues. We discuss how to respectfully set boundaries, acknowledge cultural norms, and be more open with conversations about different types and levels of support and care. Gem and Jemima Ruth l…

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AZ In The Circle Season Finale: Central Arizona Softball Head Coach Madison Hackbarth 38:44

2M ago38:44

38:44

Central Arizona softball head coach Madison Hackbarth shares where her team is heading into the post season, and her dual role in recruiting players to her JUCO team and working to get them recruited after their 2 years at Central. Finally, Coach Hackbarth shares her own recruiting journey. Thank you for watching Season 1 (22 episodes in total). We…

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Colorism, Pretty Privilege, and Filipinx Beauty 39:45

2M ago39:45

39:45

This week, Dr. Samantha Benavidez-Walsh joins us to talk about her research on colorism and the narratives that her Filipinx participants have shared about their experiences. Jemima Ruth and Sam discuss "pretty privilege" and the hurtful impact and assumptions made about one's self and character simply based on one's looks and skin tones. Afterward…

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Episode 89: Sight Village turns 30! 25:34

2M ago25:34

25:34

The very popular and much beloved Sight Village Assistive Technology exhibition is turning 30 this year. The event, which started its life on the Queen Alexandra College campus has evolved to be a major event and is a firm favourite in the calendars of blind and low vision users of assistive technology, as well as a host of assistive technology com…

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Episode 88: Sight City Insights 27:53

2M ago27:53

27:53

The Sight and Sound team are fresh back from the world renowned Sight City Assistive Technology show, which takes place annually in Frankfurt. This episode is all about glimpsing at some new technology, which will shortly enter our product line. We'll hear from Orbit Research, Harpo, Paige Connect, Next VPU and WeWalk. And, if that wasn't enough, t…

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Community, Hospitality, and Utang Na Loob 58:41

2M ago58:41

58:41

We’re talking about some core Filipinx values this week with Dr. Lesther Papa! Join us as Lesther shares more about his recent experiences of community while visiting the Philippines and three different tiers of Filipinx hospitality. Lesther and Ruth also talk about ‘utang na loob’ and how this value can be viewed from the lens of gratitude rather …

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Intergenerational Communication and Pakikiramdam 41:41

2M ago41:41

41:41

This week, we're joined by Roanne de Guia-Samuels! She is a licensed psychotherapist who is here to share more about her own research passions relevant to intergenerational communication and how attunement or pakikiramdam, plays a role in communication for Filipinx folks. Throughout the episode, Roanne and Jemima Ruth talk about how therapy can be …

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Out of Tucson, Arizona, Juniors Mia Gutierrez and Amelia Streuber talk everything SOFTBALL with AZ In The Circle 27:22

2M ago27:22

27:22

Representing southern Arizona, junior from Ironwood Ridge H.S. Mia Gutierrez (uncommitted), and junior from Canyon Del Oro H.S. Amelia Streuber (Oregon State commit) recap their fall ball travel seasons, share great moments from their current high school seasons, and also share their upcoming summer schedules. Amelia shares her recruitment journey …

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UK Trans Care Bans, Vatican Anti-Trans Stand 24:45

2M ago24:45

24:45

What are the potential consequences of restricting access to puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy for trans youth? Last June, the UK's National Health System (NHS) decided to suspend the provision of puberty blockers to transgender youth in gender identity clinics. This decision moves in the opposite direction of US policies in blue sta…

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Northern Arizona Coconino H.S. Junior, Kaitlyn Tso (CSUN softball commit) talks softball with AZ In The Circle 17:49

2M ago17:49

17:49

Representing Northern Arizona, Coconino High School junior Kaitlyn Tso (California State University Northridge softball commit) shares her recruiting journey to CSUN, her current high school season, and what she loves most about softball. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on talented/hardworking high school and college softball players and coaches in a…

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Wellbeing isn't Just Western 59:48

2M ago59:48

59:48

In this week's episode, we have our first guest! We're joined by Dr. Cherry Ordonez who is a postdoctoral fellow in mental health tech. Cherry and Jemima Ruth dive into exploring each other's Filipinx identities and how it relates to their understanding of wellbeing. Cherry shares some information on different mental health career paths and how the…

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Today on AZ In The Circle: Sandra Day O'Connor Jr. Rachel Davis and Soph. Sydnee Williams 14:47

2M ago14:47

14:47

Sandra Day O'Connor H.S. (Phoenix, AZ) Junior Rachel Davis (2025 uncommitted) and Sophomore Sydnee Williams (Class of 2026) share highlights from their current high school season, recap their fall ball, talk through their highlight videos, and hear what their summer schedule is looking like, and finally what they each love most about softball. @AZi…

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Episode 87: Sharon Lyons and Forrest Yoga 20:23

2M ago20:23

20:23

Forrest Yoga is renowned globally as a powerfully physical, internally focused Ceremonial yoga practice that emphasizes how to carry a transformative experience from the yoga mat into daily life. On this very special and very different episode of our podcast, Stuart is joined by Sight and Sound Technology's Sharon Lyons, who took a month away from …

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Trailer: Sandra Day O'Connor Jr. Rachel Davis and Soph. Sydnee Williams on 6A AZ H.S. Playoffs 0:48

2M ago0:48

0:48

Sandra Day O'Connor junior Rachel Davis, and sophomore Sydnee Williams, talk about their great teammates and the upcoming Arizona 6A State Playoffs. Full episode airs this week. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on talented/hardworking high school and college softball players and coaches in and from the 48th State. #Fastpitchsoftball #softballseason #s…

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What is Kapwa Kulture? 6:32

3M ago6:32

6:32

Welcome to our first and shortest solo episode here on the Kapwa Kulture Podcast. To kick us off, Jemima Ruth sets the frame for the next few weeks by sharing a bit more about what the word Kapwa means and how we can understand ourselves in light of others through cultural experiences. Afterwards, we look at three ways in which we can make the most…

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Today's Special Guest: Arizona State Head Softball Coach Megan Bartlett 36:08

3M ago36:08

36:08

Arizona State University's Head Softball Coach Megan Bartlett shares where her team is now, recaps her arrival to Tempe, reviews the 2024 signees due on campus in the fall, and shares her recruiting journey to play softball for the Fighting Irish in South Bend, Indiana. #GoDevils @AZinTheCircle shines a light on talented/hardworking high school and…

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Trailer #1: ASU Head Softball Coach Megan Bartlett on Deborah Jones and Kelsey Hall playing BIG 0:43

3M ago0:43

0:43

Arizona State University's Head Softball Coach Megan Bartlett, shares a bit about a couple of the players making an impact currently for the Sun Devils. Full episode airs Thursday night, April 25th. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on talented and hardworking high school and college softball players and coaches in and from the 48th State. #Softball #D…

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20240424 - Main Menu Live - Samuel Greene, discusses the Zoom Essential digital Recorders. Amos Miller, Glidance Founder and CEO, discusses Glide. 1:59:16

3M ago1:59:16

1:59:16

Main Menu Live welcomes Samuel Greene, Product Specialist -Development at Zoom Corp., to discuss the very popular Zoom Essential digital Recorders. Theserecorders are accessible and have 32 bit float. Tune in to see exactly what all that means. In the second hour, Main Menu welcomes Amos Miller, Glidance Founder and CEO, to discuss Glide, the first…

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Coming Soon: Kapwa Kulture Podcast with Jemima Ruth Bagcus 0:59

3M ago0:59

0:59

Welcome to the Kapwa Kulture Podcast! My name is Jemima Ruth Bagcus and I am a Doctoral Intern working with California State University, Northridge University Counseling Services' APA Accredited Internship in Health Services Psychology. As a Filipina-American training psychologist, I am excited to share a space with guests and listeners that invite…

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Today's Special Guests on AZ In The Circle: H.S. sophomores Brooke Zuluaga and Kaylie Pequeno 19:49

3M ago19:49

19:49

Seton Catholic Prep (Chandler, AZ) sophomore, Brooke Zuluaga, and Corona Del Sol (Tempe, AZ) sophomore, Kaylie Pequeno, recap their fall ball season, what they are looking forward to this high school season, and they each share their upcoming summer tournaments. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball …

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Episode 17 Trailer #1: Seton Catholic Prep sophomore, Brooke Zuluaga, on mindset when behind in the count 0:39

3M ago0:39

0:39

Seton Catholic Prep (Chandler, AZ) sophomore softball player, Brooke Zuluaga, shares her approach when behind in the count. Brooke and Corona Del Sol (Tempe, AZ) sophomore softball player, Kaylie Pequeno, full episode airs this weekend. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players from and in the 48…

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Episode 86: Introducing SpeakSee 16:49

3M ago16:49

16:49

Welcome into another episode of the Sight and Sound Technology podcast. Today's episode is all about an exciting new addition to our portfolio called SpeakSee. Speaksee is the first microphone system able to accurately transcribe group conversations. In addition, Speaksee shows what's being said in different colors for each person, In less than a s…

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Today's Show: Future Trinity University Tiger softball Student-Athletes Mariana Garcia and Lexi Walper 23:51

3M ago23:51

23:51

Trinity University softball signee, senior Mariana Garcia (Canyon View H.S. in Phoenix, AZ), and softball commit, senior Lexi Walper (Seton Catholic Prep H.S. in Chandler, AZ), share their recruiting journeys, what they love about softball, and looking forward to playing softball for Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. @AZinTheCircle shines a…

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Trinity University signee, Mariana Garcia, and commit Lexi Walper share their journey of growth and gratitude. 0:54

3M ago0:54

0:54

Trailer #2 for Episode 16: Trinity University signee, senior Mariana Garcia (Canyon View H.S.), and senior commit Lexi Walper (Seton Catholic Prep H.S.) express their gratitude for the opportunities softball has provided them. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college players and coaches from and in the 48th stat…

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Trinity University commit Lexi Walper, and signee Mariana Garcia, talk all things softball 0:45

3M ago0:45

0:45

Seton Catholic Prep Senior and Trinity University softball commit, Lexi Walper, and her future college roommate, Canyon View H.S. Senior Mariana Garcia, a Trinity University softball signee, talk about their last high school and club season along with sharing their recruiting journeys. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high scho…

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Episode 85: Jenny Axler and the Braille eMotion 12:55

3M ago12:55

12:55

We're hugely excited at present as the Braille eMotion, the latest refreshable Braille display from selvas Healthcare in South Korea enters our portfolio. But this is much more than just a Braille display, as Jenny Axler from Selvas Healthcare tells us when she sits down with Stuart for a chat.By Stuart Lawler

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AZ In The Circle Welcomes St. John commit Abbey Feld, and Notre Dame Prep Class of 2025, Sammy Swords! 16:13

3M ago16:13

16:13

Verrado H.S. Senior, and St. John's commit, Abbey Feld, and Notre Dame Prep Junior, Sammy Swords, recap their fall season, current high school season, and their upcoming 2024 summer club travel schedule for Athletics Mercado AZ 18u-Mo. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coaches in and …

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St. John's commit, Verrado H.S. Senior Abbey Feld, Shares Her Recruiting Tips 0:26

3M ago0:26

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Verrado H.S. Senior softball player, Abbey Feld, shares what was the most productive use of her time during the recruiting process. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college players and coaches from and in the 48th state! #Softball #CollegeSoftball #HighSchoolSoftball #SoftballPodcast #D1Softball…

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LGBTQ+ Rights in the 2024 Election 17:35

3M ago17:35

17:35

Do shifting attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights reflect broader trends in the American political landscape? As the 2024 elections approach, the intricate dance between political agendas and voter inclinations, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ rights, intensifies. As citizens, can we do anything to contribute to the greater good? Yes, we can start conversa…

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AZ In The Circle Starters: H.S. Sophomore Karysn Norton and Junior Collin Hess 12:35

4M ago12:35

12:35

Highland H.S. softball teammates, Karsyn Norton and Collin Hess, share their past summer and fall ball experiences, as well as what they are looking forward to this high school 2024 season, and after with the upcoming summer travel ball season. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coache…

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Ep. 14 Trailer: Karsyn Norton, (Highland Class of 2026), Excited for Summer Ball with Athletics Mercado AZ 18u-Mo 0:28

4M ago0:28

0:28

Highland High School Softball Player Sophomore, Karsyn Norton, shares looking forward to summer 2024 club ball with Athletics Mercado AZ 18u-Mo. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coaches from and in the 48th state. #Softball #HighSchoolSoftball #CollegeSoftball #SoftballRecruiting…

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Episode 84: Reflections from CSUN 2024 14:58

4M ago14:58

14:58

The 39th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference AND EXHIBITION in Anaheim, California, hosted by the Centre on Disabilities, Division of Student Affairs at California State University, Northridge, has just concluded for another year. Sight and Sound Technology's Stefanie Davies was on the ground in California and joins Stuart to talk about the event.…

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20240327 - Main Menu Live presents all things Groups.IO. 1:58:44

4M ago1:58:44

1:58:44

This week on Main Menu Live we bring together major portions of the communication teams across ACB to talk with all of you all about Groups.IO in a comprehensivetwo-hour presentation. Members of the Board of Publications, ACB’s ACB Media team, Blind Information Technology Specialists and others will join us totalk all about Groups. IO. We will answ…

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Ep. 13: Sienna Caro and Alexa Wilde are in AZ In The Circle talking Fall Ball, H.S. Ball, Recruiting, and Summer Ball. 18:38

4M ago18:38

18:38

Pinnacle High School softball players: Junior Alexa Wilde (University of New Mexico softball commit), and Sophomore Sienna Caro talk about high school team chemistry, fall ball, summer ball, and Alexa shares her recruiting story leading up to her commitment to the Lobos. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college …

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Trailer #2 Ep. 13: University of New Mexico softball commit, Alexa Wilde, on team chemistry with her high school team 0:15

4M ago0:15

0:15

University of New Mexico softball commit, junior Alexa Wilde, talks about how great team chemistry has made her team special this spring at Pinnacle high school. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coaches. #Softball #CollegeSoftball #d1Softball #HighSchoolSoftball…

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Sienna Caro Take on Adjusting from 16u to 18u Elite Softball Pitching 0:13

4M ago0:13

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Pinnacle High School (Class of 2026), Sienna Caro, gives insight on what she thought was the difference from 16u pitching to the Power 5 pitchers she faced in 18u club ball in the summer of 2023. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coaches in and from the 48th State. #Softball #d1softba…

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Episode 83: In conversation with Optometrist Sarah Arnold 21:56

4M ago21:56

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World Optometry Week takes place this year from 17th to 24th March. The 2024 theme is all about advancing Optometry's Commitment to Global Eye Care. To mark World Optometry week, Stuart meets Sarah Arnold, who has worked as an optomitrist for the last 30 years, and who is herself visually impaired.By Stuart Lawler

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Ep. 12: GW Signee, Katie Hendrickson, talks fall ball, recruiting, and George Washington University 14:22

4M ago14:22

14:22

George Washington University Softball Signee, Senior Katie Hendrickson (Phoenix, AZ: Phoenix Country Day School), recaps her fall 2023 season on the Athletics Mercado AZ 18u-Mo team, high school ball, the upcoming summer of 2024 club season, as well as her own recruitment journey, and what she likes best about Washington D.C. #Softball #CollegeSoft…

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Ep. 12 Trailer: GW Softball Signee, Katie Hendrickson, takes a pivot in her Recruitment JourneyJourney 0:23

4M ago0:23

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George Washington signee, Katie Hendrickson (Senior at Phoenix Country Day School), explains the pivotal decision in her recruitment journey. Full episode airs Thursday March 14th, 2024. #softball #softballrecruiting #collegesoftball #D1Softball @azinthecircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coach…

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Ep. 11: Red Mtn High School Junior Kendall Cochran and Senior Payton Maguire share their Recruitment Journey 16:38

4M ago16:38

16:38

Red Mountain High School (Mesa, AZ) Junior Kendall Cochran (Utah State commit) and Senior Payton Maguire (Ave Maria signee) share their own recruitment journeys, the current high school softball season and summer ball coming up in a few months. Enjoy! Thank you Pure Green Juice Bar in Tempe for sponsoring our show and celebrating Arizona State Soft…

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Ep. 11 Trailer: Red Mountain H.S. Junior, Kendall Cochran's take on the difference maker in the recruitment process. 0:19

4M ago0:19

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Red Mountain H.S. Junior, Kendall Cochran, talks about what made the biggest difference in her recruitment process. See Junior Kendall Cochran and Senior Payton Maguire, both on Red Mountain H.S. softball team, share their recruiting journeys when the full episode airs this Thursday, March 7th. #softball #softballseason #collegesoftball #softballre…

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