All Strikes. No Balls. - stories of the softball sisterhood

In this episode, Thunda and Fisty speak with our one and only Diamond Jules: Julie Dale. Julie shares with us stories of how she started out in softball, joined her first club team, and made her mark as a player before falling into coaching and going on to win SA’s first ever under 19 national tournament as the head coach. Julie also discusses her unwavering commitment to volunteering for so many years, and why it’s the people that keep her coming back.

In episode seven, Thunda and Fisty speak with one of our favourite humans Jailyn ‘Baby J’ Ford, who we first met when she was an import pitcher for the SA Starz in 2018. Baby J shares stories from her college career with James Madison University, her time in both the U.S. and Japanese pro leagues, and tells us about how playing with the SA Starz had a positive impact on her softball career. As if she wasn’t already awesome enough, Baby J was recently selected to Team USA and gives us an...

In this episode, Thunda and Fisty speak with the one and only, softball legend, Linda Martin. Linda shares with us stories of growing up in a softball/baseball family, playing her first A grade game at the age of 11, and winning SA’s first ever under 19 nationals. Linda also shares stories of her time in the Australian team and travelling the world playing the sport she loved. Linda’s experience and insights into the game, coupled with her matter-of-fact approach, make for an interesti...

In episode five Thunda and Fisty talk to OLYMPIAN Bel White. Bel speaks about the Spirit Squad’s lead up to selections, their daily routines in Japan, and their toughest opponents at the upcoming games. We also hear about the strengths of the Aussie Spirit softball team and, for those wondering, she’ll also answer the all-important question: venetian or vertical blind. Bel is already a legend of SA softball and is only days away from cementing herself as arguably one of our best e...

In episode four, Thunda and Fisty talk to Glenelg Rebels Life Member Kay Bevan. Hear Kay talk about her early days of playing in Broken Hill, going away to School Girls and National competitions, being away from family without any contact, and representing Australia in San Salvador during a time of civil unrest. Kay’s no-fuss approach to life and the game of softball, coupled with her strong philosophy of giving back to the sport she loves so much makes for an honest and insightful conv...