<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Hot Corner]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hot Girls Talk Ball.</p><p></p><p>From pro stars and college standouts to coaches, owners, and the people shaping the game, every episode goes beyond the box score. We talk softball, careers, wins, setbacks, pop culture, and everything in between. Whether you're chasing the next level, reliving your playing days, or just love the game, this is where the biggest personalities in softball tell the stories you haven't heard.</p><p></p><p><b>The game. The grind. 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Whether you&apos;re chasing the next level, reliving your playing days, or just love the game, this is where the biggest personalities in softball tell the stories you haven&apos;t heard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The game. The grind. The conversations everyone wishes they were part of.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Tori Bessire</itunes:name><itunes:email>victoriaboyd2020@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Sports"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/568707c4-2ab9-4e72-b51b-a25da8c1cdde/logos/b5c4b6f1-7209-4c9b-a60e-7f86a84411fd.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[She Was Done With Softball: Abby Dayton's Journey to the Pros]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>After finishing her college career, Abby Dayton thought her softball journey was over.</p><p>In this episode of <i>The Hot Corner</i>, Abby shares the story behind the moment she believed she was done with the game—and what changed her mind. From competing at Oklahoma and experiencing the Women's College World Series to taking the leap into professional softball, she reflects on the highs, the challenges, and the decisions that shaped her career.</p><p>We also dive into life beyond the field, discussing family, personal growth, the transition from college to the pros, and what it means to be part of the Professional Softball League's inaugural season. Abby offers an honest look at embracing new opportunities and helping build the future of professional softball.</p><p>Whether you're a college softball fan, an aspiring athlete, or simply love hearing the stories behind the game, this conversation gives you an inside look at one of softball's newest professional players.</p><p>🎙️ Topics include:</p><ul><li>Abby's time at Oklahoma</li><li>Competing in the Women's College World Series</li><li>Why she thought softball was over</li><li>Choosing to play professional softball</li><li>Joining the PSL's inaugural season</li><li>Life beyond softball and what's next</li></ul><p>Subscribe to <i>The Hot Corner</i> for more conversations with the athletes, coaches, and personalities shaping the future of softball.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">964bf70c-a1bb-4a0e-9410-89bf3a1114a2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tori Bessire]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:50:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f81f9173b0ad7af571cfaf4f0ff6fc6933de052bb165a4aa457f12b0724199a5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NjRiZjcwYy1hMWJiLTRhMGUtOTQxMC04OWJmM2ExMTE0YTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1Njg3MDdjNC0yYWI5LTRlNzItYjUxYi1hMjVkYThjMWNkZGUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmNlNGM4MDNmYjdkZTE2NTQ4ZTdiMjQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzZDUyYzI2MmM5YzNjYjNmMTFlNDY1L3ZpY3Rvcmlhcy1zdHVkaW8tSEdDaEItY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTI1X18xOC05LTM4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="64854874" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/568707c4-2ab9-4e72-b51b-a25da8c1cdde/episodes/964bf70c-a1bb-4a0e-9410-89bf3a1114a2/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;After finishing her college career, Abby Dayton thought her softball journey was over.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Hot Corner&lt;/i&gt;, Abby shares the story behind the moment she believed she was done with the game—and what changed her mind. From competing at Oklahoma and experiencing the Women&apos;s College World Series to taking the leap into professional softball, she reflects on the highs, the challenges, and the decisions that shaped her career.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also dive into life beyond the field, discussing family, personal growth, the transition from college to the pros, and what it means to be part of the Professional Softball League&apos;s inaugural season. Abby offers an honest look at embracing new opportunities and helping build the future of professional softball.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re a college softball fan, an aspiring athlete, or simply love hearing the stories behind the game, this conversation gives you an inside look at one of softball&apos;s newest professional players.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ Topics include:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Abby&apos;s time at Oklahoma&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Competing in the Women&apos;s College World Series&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why she thought softball was over&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Choosing to play professional softball&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Joining the PSL&apos;s inaugural season&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Life beyond softball and what&apos;s next&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to &lt;i&gt;The Hot Corner&lt;/i&gt; for more conversations with the athletes, coaches, and personalities shaping the future of softball.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/568707c4-2ab9-4e72-b51b-a25da8c1cdde/logos/b5c4b6f1-7209-4c9b-a60e-7f86a84411fd.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:title>She Was Done With Softball: Abby Dayton&apos;s Journey to the Pros</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>