Outside The Chute

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, analyzing the teams and players who made headlines over the weekend. Looking ahead, the crew previews what’s on deck over the next few weeks, including key tournaments, important qualifiers, and the teams to keep an eye on as the road to the ISC World Tournament continues to take shape. If you're an ISC fan, this is your one-stop shop to get caught up on everything happening around the fastpitch world.

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 being a kid in the stands during Canada’s unforgettable 2015 World Cup gold medal run on home soil, and how that moment helped shape his dream of one day pulling on the maple leaf himself. In this episode, we cover: • Growing up playing fastpitch in Saskatchewan • Developing through the Canadian system • Wearing Team Canada on the international stage • The 2022 Men’s World Cup silver medal run • The impact of the iconic 2015 gold medal game • Lessons learned, mindset, and what’s next Whether you’re a player, coach, or lifelong fastpitch fan, this episode is packed with insight, pride, and passion for the game. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more conversations with the biggest names in fastpitch from around the world.

What a great one we have for you this week, as Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with Softball Canada CEO, the one and only, Mike Branchaud. We get into some great chats about the state of ball here in Canada, the direction the Men’s National Team is headed, the Women’s Olympic Team, some WBSC topics and so much more. This was such a great chat with Mike and we got to clear up a few things on here that have been some hot topics in the past. Remember, share, like, subscribe….all that good stuff. If you have a YouTube channel, go hit that subscribe button now. Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with co-author with her Dad, of the amazing book, “Recruiting Rules" and Oregon State University Freshman, the one and only, Amelia Struber. What a fantastic chat this was as we got to hear Amelia tell us about how she got her start in the game, the ups and downs of the recruiting process, which in turn led to her and her father coming up with their awesome book, how things are going at Oregon State and so much more. Amelia was such a pleasure to chat with, and I cannot wait to see how her university career and beyond plays out. Before we get to it, make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good. You can follow Amelia on Instagram @ameliastreuber_2025, also, look for her book “Recruiting Rules” on Amazon, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok. Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down with unquestionably the most resilient person that we’ve ever had on the pod, its University of Georgia alum, the one and only, Kendall Burton. Listen, what Keni has gone through in her lifetime so far is crazy. 23 surgeries prior to even getting to college is one thing, but then to have a stroke 6 days after her first college ball game is another. You’re gonna find out how she had to learn to walk, speak and read again after the stroke but then manages to go out and start in all 54 games her Freshman year, which was absolutely incredible. We chat about going through all her adversities, transferring from UTSA to Georgia, fulfilling her dream of getting to play in the WCWS, what’s in store for the future and so much more. Getting to hear Keni’s journey personally was so special for me. This conversation will move you, motivate you and remind you what’s possible when you believe in yourself. Make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. You can follow Keni on Instagram @kenigrace, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok. Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with one of our favorite guests ever, the one and only, Kamalani Dung. So we last chatted with Kama back in 2021 and you could say she’s done a little of this and a little of that over the past 4 years. Actually, that’s an understatement, she has done a ton! From walking the red carpet at the Grammy’s, to hitting homeruns in the Reggie Jackson Classic, she’s now making her pro comeback down in the Mexican League and we can’t wait to see her do her thing. In this episode we talk all about what went in to this comeback, what the future holds and a crazy story about guenua pig from the 2018 Pan Ams that you’re not going to want to miss. Before we get to it, make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good. You can follow Kama on Instagram @kama.dung, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok. Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with 2024 ISC Champion and 2022 WBSC World Cup Champ, Aussie native, the one and only, Josh McGovern. This was such a great chat that Hopey and myself got to have with Josh. He took time after travelling over 40 hours to come on and chat with us from down in the Dominican where he was playing in the Legends Cup this past weekend, so we can’t thank him enough. We had a great talk about how he got his start in the game, the role his family played in his development, competing with the Aussie Steelers to capture the 2022 World Cup in New Zealand, his time on the ISC circuit with Hill United and now the Bear Creek Gremlins and so much more. Before we get to it, remember, while you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Preferably something good. You can follow Josh on Instagram @jmcgovern21, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok. Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic

What an episode we have for you again this week as we’re going down under and chatting with, 2025 ISC All World Selection with the Bear Creek Express, 2023 University of Newcastle Sportsman of the Year and 2022 WBSC World Cup Champion with the Aussie Steelers, it’s the one and only, Callum Beashel. Like I said, this was such a great episode. We talk to Cal about getting his start in the game, playing at the 2014 Junior Men’s World Championships here in Canada, that feeling of getting named to the Aussie Steelers for the first time, that epic 2022 World Cup win in New Zealand and so much more. Cal was such a beauty to chat with. Hopey and I were so happy he got up bright and early before going to work and come on to chat with us, its such a great talk. While you’re here make sure to drop a comment on the show and give us some sort of rating. Again, preferably something good. You can follow Cal on Instagram @callum.beashel, we’re @outsidethechute on all social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Tik Tok. Sponsors Rawlings Canada Tim Isenor Royal Lepage Atlantic