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Today, I'm talking with Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod. Hinge is one of the biggest dating apps in the United States — it's rivaled only by Tinder, and both are owned by the massive conglomerate Match Group, which has consolidated a huge chunk of the online dating ecosystem. Justin and I dug into that here, and we also explored some of the thorny issues around AI and dating, Hinge's monetization, and data privacy in the second Trump administration. This is a fun one, with a whole lot going on. I think you'll like it.  Read the full interview transcript here on The Verge. Links:  How We Do Things | Hinge Hinge's First Gen Z Report | Hinge Hinge's new AI feature judges your prompt responses | TechCrunch When Cupid Is a prying journalist | NYT / Modern Love Tinder CEO Faye Iosotaluno to step down in July | CNBC Match Group CEO Rascoff to lead struggling Tinder app | WSJ Replika CEO says it's okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots | Decoder Apple ordered to keep web links in the App Store | Verge Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. Our editor is Ursa Wright.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Texas taking home their first national championship, it's time to put a bow on another exciting Women's College World Series. On today's In The Circle powered by SixFour3, Victor and Justin McLeod recap the Longhorns' run to the title, Texas Tech's push to the finals, and the rest of the teams in Oklahoma City. Plus, you'll hear our conversation with Andrew Haynes from In The Circle After Dark from Friday night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phillip, Iowa State Softball alum Lea Nelson, and the voice of UCF Softball Eric Lopez are joined by D1Softball's Justin McLeod to recap Texas Tech's Super Regional win and preview their path in the Women's College World Series. Then, we discuss the off-season needs for each of the Big 12 teams who didn't make the post-season. 00:00 - Intro 03:26 - Texas Tech headed to WCWS 09:41 - Reseeding the WCWS is dumb 21:10 - Baylor Off-Season 26:35 - BYU Off-Season 32:35 - Iowa State Off-Season 42:32 - Houston Off-Season 54:38 - Kansas Off-Season 01:01:51 - Utah Off-Season Use promo code TEN12 for 10% off single day tickets for the AUSL at THEAUSL.COM Support the Ten12 Network on Patreon. Join the Softball 365 Discord: https://discord.gg/7RTJQjWwzY Join the Wide Right Natty Lite Discord: https://discord.gg/26qN3KrX Check out Sport Social. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Find every show in the network at Ten12Network.com. Leave us 5-stars and a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the morning after Selection Sunday, and we know you have plenty of questions. We've got you covered on In The Circle, powered by SixFour3. ELo and Victor chat with Justin McLeod about the biggest stories heading into regionals. They also break down how the seeding was justified and discuss the teams who made the field. One of those teams is North Florida, and head coach Jeff Conrad shares the joy of leading UNF to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in Division I history. Then, Texas A&M radio voice Matt Simon joins to talk about the Aggies' mentality entering the postseason and what it was like waiting for a game that wasn't played on Saturday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebuilding a company is one of the hardest challenges any founder can face. But for Justin McLeod, founder and CEO of Hinge, it was the only way forward. In today's episode of Building One, Tomer Cohen sits down with Justin to dive into the journey of rebooting Hinge from a Tinder competitor to the fastest-growing dating app in the U.S., focused on helping people build meaningful, long-term relationships. Justin shares the lessons he learned from tearing down Hinge and starting over, emphasizing intentional product design, clear product principles, and how to avoid chasing engagement for engagement's sake. As the dating app designed to be deleted, Hinge is built around one core goal: getting people into relationships and off the app. Justin's approach to onboarding, user interaction, and product design has created a platform that fosters genuine connections while avoiding the pitfalls of shallow dating apps. In this episode, Justin reveals: Why Hinge intentionally loses 20% of new users during onboarding to ensure better quality matches How limiting user actions can improve the overall user experience and lead to more meaningful interactions The importance of finding good proxies for key metrics, especially when your core goal is difficult to measure (like getting people into relationships) The role of AI as a coach - not a replacement - for human-to-human interactions How product principles can help companies make tough decisions and stay true to their mission  Follow Justin McLeod on LinkedIn. Follow Tomer Cohen on LinkedIn and check out his newsletter, Building LinkedIn.

Wednesday brought some very interesting results. Eric, Victor, and Justin McLeod discuss what they saw on the latest In The Circle Powered by SixFour3. Justin recaps Georgia's win over Oklahoma State, while ELo breaks down what led UCF to victory over Florida. Plus, FSU Assistant Coach Travis Wilson explains what's made Florida State's offense so potent this season. We also have our weekly picks segment, where one conference gets KICKED OUT of the segment entirely.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Justin McLeod decided he had to reboot Hinge, three years after he had founded the dating app service, he had his doubts. It took a member of his team to remind him: "You're the CEO. What's stopping you?" At the same time — and for many the same reasons — McLeod decided he needed to reboot his company: to create a transparent environment where colleagues were invested in their work and each other's success. At scale. It's why Hinge has an impressively small voluntary turnover rate of 3%. And it's not about the perks. "People actually work very hard at Hinge, but it's that they feel like they are part of a team," Justin told me for This Is Working. "They feel like they have a purpose. They're working with people who are like-minded and like-valued and just doing work that they love. And I think ultimately that's what allows people to feel fulfillment and feel a level of sustainability with their work." Listen in for McLeod's insights on how to manage relationships, teams, and an enterprise.

Hinge CEO, Justin McLeod, joins the podcast to discuss how online dating Apps have changed dating (for good or bad) and how AI may change it even more. While Danny argues that being direct might just be better than tech! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hinge CEO, Justin McLeod, joins the podcast to discuss how online dating Apps have changed dating (for good or bad) and how AI may change it even more. While Danny argues that being direct might just be better than tech! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Quick — the lightning round of This is Working. Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod speaks to LinkedIn Editor in Chief Daniel Roth. Among the reveals: The unusual requirement for McLeod's first job — and why he got fired The "dramatically different" thing he'd be doing if he wasn't running the #1 downloaded dating app in 10 countries. What was on a list of do's and don'ts he carried like a "crutch" for years Why he avoids social media

From Tucson to Huntsville to Cathedral City and all points in between. Today's episode of In The Circle covers all of the major happenings that took place from this weekend. You'll hear from Kenzie Fowler who called the action in Tucson featuring, Texas, Arizona and Stanford. She reflects on what each team brought to the table and their paths moving forward. You'll also hear from Justin McLeod who spent the week in Alabama covering the Rocket City Softball Showcase and the Easton Bama Bash. We wrap up the show with Eric sharing his analysis of the action he called at Mary Nutter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin reports back from the A.I. Action Summit in Paris, where it was full speed ahead toward artificial general intelligence, with a conspicuous lack of action on the safety front. Also, Happy Valentine's Day! We're taking a look at A.I. on dating apps. First, our producer Rachel Cohn explains what happened when she applied all of the advice from Hinge's new Prompt Feedback tool to her dating profile. Then, we're joined by Hinge's founder and C.E.O., Justin McLeod, to discuss how he thinks A.I. can help users find love. Guests:Rachel Cohn, Hard Fork producer, writer of the newsletter “Are You My Boyfriend?”Justin McLeod, founder and C.E.O. of Hinge Additional Reading:Macron Pitches Lighter Regulation to Fuel A.I. Boom in EuropeVance, in First Foreign Speech, Tells Europe That U.S. Will Dominate A.I.When Cupid Is a Prying Journalist We want to hear from you. Email us at hardfork@nytimes.com. Find “Hard Fork” on YouTube and TikTok. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

After one week in the books, we might know just as much as we did entering the season. Eric Lopez and Justin McLeod recap their respective weekends on today's In The Circle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the day before the regular season begins, and you know what that means. It's time for our In The Circle Super Sized Season Preview where we break down all 31 conferences.First, Eric Lopez and ESPN's Amanda Scarborough look at the Power 4 conferences and the new landscape of the sport with realignment. She also shares what storylines have her attention entering the year. Then, Eric and D1Softball teammate Justin McLeod break down the remaining 27 conferences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin McLeod talks with Eric about the shocking news in Baton Rouge about Howard Dobson stepping away from LSU. Also, Victor chats with new Northwestern State Head Coach Jenny Fuller.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1252, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: I Love Horses 1: This term for the person who cares for horses at a stable sounds like someone who's getting married. the groom. 2: This gait is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop. a canter. 3: These draft horses make appearances all over; they take the trip from St. Louis to appear in the Rose Parade. the Clydesdales. 4: One of the USA's largest labor unions, it was originally organized for drivers of horse-drawn vehicles. the Teamsters. 5: This horse breed traces its origins to a stallion named for its owner, Justin. a Morgan. Round 2. Category: On Ice 1: Put this letter on "ice" and you get what Mickey and Minnie are. M (mice). 2: Put this letter on "ice" and you get gaming material that may be loaded. D (dice). 3: Put this letter on "ice" and you get the kind of "guys" who "finish last". N (nice). 4: Put this letter on "ice" and you get the type of crime Crockett and Tubbs fought. V (vice). 5: Put this letter on "ice" and you get a grain grown in paddies. R (rice). Round 3. Category: The Candy Counter 1: While the Mounds bar was introduced in 1920, this nutty counterpart didn't appear until 1946. Almond Joy. 2: These malted milk balls were first sold unwrapped, 2 for a penny; today they come in milk carton packaging. Whoppers. 3: Goelitz is famous for 2 candies--Jelly Belly and this, a Halloween perennial. candy corn. 4: Fire Stix was the first flavor of this candy to be introduced. Jolly Rancher. 5: The Chocolate Manufacturer's Association claims 40% of the world's supply of these nuts goes into chocolate candy. almonds. Round 4. Category: Money Best Places To Live 1: Tops on the list is Louisville in Boulder County in this state, not Kentucky--low crime, good jobs and Rockies skiing. Colorado. 2: Cozy Sharon in this northeast state's Norfolk County is teeming with history: a church there has a Paul Revere bell. Massachusetts. 3: Mukilteo in this state is in good economic shape and has location, location, location--right on Puget Sound. Washington. 4: The Cuyahoga County city of Solon in this state boasts its own orchestra, a large tax base and great schools. Ohio. 5: Victorian homes line the New Hampshire hamlet of Hanover that benefits from its proximity to this Ivy League school. Dartmouth. Round 5. Category: Character References 1: Thomas Harris revealed that this character was inspired by a murderous Mexican surgeon, elegant and insane. Hannibal Lecter. 2: This character created by P.G. Wodehouse has been called the "most gentlemanly of gentlemen's gentlemen". Jeeves. 3: Among his siblings are Charlie, Percy, Fred, George and Ginny. Ron Weasley. 4: In 1972 disfigured Justin McLeod was "The Man Without a Face"; in 1863 exiled Philip Nolan was "The Man Without" this. a Country. 5: This Virginia Woolf title character has the first name Clarissa. Mrs. Dalloway. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Once upon a time, dating apps were distinct, each catering to a different demographic or lifestyle. Today they've blurred together, like an endless stream of swipes, deepening a trend of user burnout. In that struggling sea of love, Hinge stands out, continuing to grow and sustaining social relevance. Hinge's founder and CEO Justin McLeod joins Rapid Response to explore the state of dating in 2024, how Hinge is experimenting with new features to target ghosting, and why he's so excited about AI as a potential dating coach and as a tool for perfecting matchmaking. Plus, insider dating advice that applies to anyone seeking to improve their human connections.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Lopez catches up with Justin McLeod on the latest around the Coaching Carousel including Florida and South Carolina adding to their staffs. Afterwards, Eric chats with Florida Vibe Pitcher Caylan Arnold.

D1 Softball journalist, Justin McLeod, is BACK sharing some of his 2024 postseason softball predictions along with who his “dark horses” are, what teams are trending upwards at the right time, his take on the transfer portal, and why he believes this might be the year softball breaks out some new household names. Follow Justin's work at D1 Softball - https://d1softball.com/ Follow Justin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/justfactsmaam Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Follow Ashley B Training on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw Similar interviews of When the Cleats Come OffEp. 123 - Justin McLeod: What to expect this college softball season - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d553ea26-f7ef-4a7b-823e-9da66e3639c8 Ep. 173 - Amanda Scarborough: The life of a softball analyst - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/601b4dd9-2363-4113-9557-11db68ee05d9 Ep. 91 - 5 ways to grow your game while watching the WCWS - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/82c8f749-f390-4091-86c9-fe0cb74972d0

On today's In The Circle, Eric Lopez recaps OU/Texas with Justin McLeod from Austin and Rhiannon Potkey from Knoxville. Plus, Bronze Medal Olympian Joey Lye hops on to share how she is helping players with the mental aspect of the sport.

On today's edition of In The Circle, you'll hear from Duke Head Coach Marissa Young along with Justin McLeod. We also chat with OSU All-American turned broadcaster Rachel Becker.

Phillip Slavin and Lea Nelson welcome Justin McLeod of D1Softball to the show to preview the start of conference play for Big 12 softball. We discuss the teams the disappointed and impressed in non-conference, power rankings, and pick games for the weekend. Plus, Lea interviews Baylor Softball Head Coach Glenn Moore, her second favorite Big 12 softball coach! Big 12 Softball Resumes: HERE Save 15% off all non-sale items at Charlie Hustle with promo code TEN1215 Check out Sport Social. Get a deposit match up-to $100 dollars at Prize Picks with promo code NETWORK12. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Find every show in the network at Ten12Network.com. Leave us 5-stars and a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Porter talk about this years Razorback Softball team and the lineup and of course the perfect game thrown over the weekend. They also talk about the addition of DJ Gasso and how he can really help get this team to the Women's College World Series.

The weekend at Mary Nutter was full of softball. We do our best to break down the important findings on this episode of In The Circle. Eric shares his thoughts on the action he called this weekend on FloSoftball along with the team that made the biggest statement. You'll also hear from Justin McLeod from D1Softball who made the rounds to Clemson and Georgia this weekend. Plus, Victor has thoughts on his trip to Jacksonville and an ASUN who has emerged as his pick to challenge Central Arkansas. 

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: How much should my daughter warm up before each game? (@12:21)Paige's power Play: Free Parent Training (@19:05)Part 2 of Interview with Justin McLeod of D1Softball (@21:38)Observations from games I've seen at the beginning of the season (@42:25)Quote from Usain Bolt and how it applies today (@54:55)Support the show

What is the best way to get over a heartbreak? For Justin McLeod that was creating one of the world's most popular dating apps. Justin McLeod is the CEO and founder of the dating app Hinge, which has over 20 million users and sets up a date every 3 seconds. In this conversation Justin and Steven discuss topics, such as overcoming addiction, early stigma around dating apps, the setbacks and difficulties when creating Hinge, his tumultuous love story, and why happy endings are for the movies. 00:00 Intro 02:07 My Addiction & Going to Rehab 05:18 12 Step Programme for Addiction 07:36 How My Love Experiences Influenced My Entrepreneurial Journey 12:22 Founding Hinge 15:46 How Do We Know Which Ideas to Go After? 18:50 When Did the App Form? 23:35 Tinder and How It Impacted Hinge 27:29 The Interview That Changed My Life 34:14 The New Era for Hinge 36:56 How to Be Successful on Hinge 38:56 What Is Hinge Labs? 42:51 The Worst Things to Do in Dating Apps 44:03 Advice for People Going on Loads Of Dates 47:30 Dating Apps Want People to Stay Single to Have More Customers… 49:23 How Has the Dating World Changed in the Last Few Years?
 50:31 Hinge First Principles 51:48 The Importance of Taking Risks 01:00:38 How to Have Great Company Culture 01:17:16 Biggest Hiring Mistakes 01:19:42 What the Future of Dating Apps Looks Like 01:21:33 The Last Guest Question  Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb WHOOP: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/CEO Uber: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: My daughter was called out after being hit with a batted ball while standing on second base. Is this the correct call? (@8:39)Paige's Power Play: Free Parent Training (@12:21)Interview with Justin McLeod of D1 Softball (@15:17)Infield Fly Rule (@42:30)Action Coach Tip: Story telling (@50:48)Support the show

Now that the first weekend of Division 1 is in the books, it's time to review what we saw on today's episode of In The Circle. With Victor still recovering from this weekend, Eric is joined by D1Softball's Justin McLeod. They look at what happened with UCLA, the ramifications of Jordy Bahl's injury and more. Plus, you'll hear from Larissa Anderson and Ashley Chastain after they recorded signature victories. The guys also look ahead to this week's Clearwater Invitational. 

It's an historic day on In The Circle as we are officially in Opening Week in Division 1. It's our 800th episode and it's also our Supersized Season Preview. We talk about all 32 conferences on this Snyder Cut sized episode. First, we're joined for the fourth straight season by ESPN 7 Innings Amanda Scarborough who provides her perspective on the national landscape. She shares what teams she has high hopes for in 2024 and who has the best chance to take down Oklahoma. Then, Justin McLeod from D1Softball looks at the rest of the nation with Eric Lopez as they discuss everything in every conference in America. 

Before we head into 2024, we put a bow on this year with the final In The Circle of 2023. We chat with South Carolina Head Coach Beverly Smith about the Gamecocks' outlook heading into 2024 and their run from last year. Plus, Justin McLeod from The Dugout Digest joins Eric for Part 2 of their Year in Review. Finally, Victor shares his biggest stories of the year and makes two HUGE announcements for our first episode in 2024. 

The plan was to only have one episode this week before 2023 ended. Then, softball had to be softball. So, Eric Lopez is back to host today's episode of In The Circle while Victor has the show off. Eric chats with North Texas Head Coach Rodney DeLong as the Mean Green prepare for their debut season in Conference USA. Coach DeLong looks at their upcoming schedule and how his team will fare in their new home. Plus, Part 1 of our Season Recap with Dugout Digest's Justin McLeod. He and Eric look at the coaching shakeup in Stillwater, conference realignment, and their top stories for 2023.   

This week's lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: What's the best way to announce a lineup? (@10:10)Paige's Power Play; Trust, Trust, Trust (@15:57)Second part of interview with Justin McLeod (@21:08)Fundamental changes in College Recruiting (@34:16)Keeping enthusiasm with a struggling team (@44:21)Support the show

This week's lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: Once I have contacted a college coach, how long should I wait for a response? (@12:03)Paige's Power Play: Building trust in myself (@27:02)Interview with Justin McLeod (@30:17)The aging of umpires (@57:48)Support the show

Justin McLeod is the Founder and CEO of Hinge, the dating app designed to be deleted. After a few years in management consulting, he attended Harvard Business School, where he was inspired to follow his passion for connecting people. Justin founded Hinge in February 2011 with a mission to create real-life connections. Justin's vision for a more thoughtful experience resonated with singles and Match Group, which acquired the company in 2018.___Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life  Connect with Marc >>>  Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!*Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth*Special props

It's time for another edition of In The Circle and there is PLENTY on the table to discuss. The guys share their thoughts on Kelly Maxwell entering the transfer portal as well as what it could mean for the Cowgirls in 2024. Plus, Justin McLeod from Extra Inning Softball shares his thoughts on the biggest names left in the portal as well as what schools made the biggest splashes in the off-season. The guys then look at some of the latest coaching news and what to expect next. Victor wraps up the show sharing his thoughts on the WPF and what he'll be doing this week.

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: How important are game stats for recruiting? (@11:41)Paige's Power Play: Mental games at the WCWS (16:41)DR3 Fastpitch Question: Shoes for a pitcher (@20:05)Part 2 of interview with Justin McLeod of Extra Inning Softball - Changes in the future of the game (@25:55)Recruiting tips (@55:03)Recognize the time to win and the time to learn. (@1:02:39)Support the show

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: Treatment of pickup players (@10:47)Paige's Power Play: Pain is necessary(@15:27)Season in review with Justin McLeod (@18:45)Reminders for showcases (@43:38)Dealing with part time effort (@51:34)Support the show

Make sure you have your tickets ready fans as today, In The Circle takes you for a ride around the Coaching Carousel. Before you enter the ride, Victor breaks down some of the latest additions at Arkansas and Arizona State via the transfer portal. Then, Eric Lopez and Extra Inning Sofbtall's Justin McLeod ride along with you in this year's version of the Coaching Carousel. It will be very Carolina based with both North Carolina and NC State hiring new head coaches. Plus, other coaching hires and what to expect when coaching staffs can add a third paid assistant starting on July 1st. 

We knew coming into Selection Sunday, and we would see some very controversial decisions. NOBODY was prepared for what actually happened. We will attempt to make sense of all of it in today's episode. Justin McLeod joins Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson as they look at the Field of 64, the reasoning behind Alabama's No. 5 seed, why Louisiana didn't host (and Clemson did), and some of the other juicy topics that came up on Sunday night. Plus, we will replay our interviews on Selection Sunday night with Caylan Arnold and Dorian Craft. 

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: Let's talk about Catchers being overworked. (@15:43)Paige's Power Play: How to set your daughter up for success. (@24:30)DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question: Advice for a small 9 year old pitcher. (@26:41)A Little League Association answer to unruly parents. (@37:52)Interview with Justin McCleod of Extra Inning Softball. (@45:24)Action Coaching Tip: Teach the obstruction rule. (@1:18:09)Support the show

In 2010, Justin McLeod was in business school, still trying to get over a bad breakup that had happened years before. Determined to solve his own problem and convinced that the best way to meet people was through friends of friends, he built an app to replicate that experience. Gradually, Hinge grew into a streamlined swiping platform that yielded mixed results: good dates, bad hookups, mismatched swipes, and missed opportunities. Disappointed with this outcome and inspired by a sudden twist in his own love life, Justin redesigned Hinge as an app for finding meaningful relationships, with the tag line "designed to be deleted." Today, Hinge is owned by Match Group and is one of the most popular dating apps in the U.S.This episode was produced by J.C. Howard, with music by Ramtin ArabloueiEdited by Neva Grant, with research help from Daryth Gayles.You can follow HIBT on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have A LOT to get to on our latest episode. First, we discuss the news out of Raleigh with Jennifer Patrick-Swift being fired from NC State. Justin McLeod from Extra Innings Softball chats with Eric about what is next for the program and why the change was made so early in the season. Afterward, we're joined for the first time in our podcast form by ACC Network analyst Caylan Arnold. She looks back at her playing career and what led her to attend Florida State. She also shares how she got started in broadcasting and much more. We then look back at the UCF/Fullerton classic, which got reviews about its broadcasts...for all the WRONG reasons. 

We come your way with another episode and month of In The Circle as we lead off a new month. Who better to set the table than the nation's leading hitter and table setter than Wichita State's Sydney McKinney? She joins the show to talk about her path in softball, which led her to Wichita State. McKinney talks about her growth as a player, The rise of Wichita State Softball, her experience playing for USA Softball last fall, and her post-softball plans at Wichita State.   Also, on the episode, we hear from Monica Abbott who tells Extra Inning Softball's Justin McLeod why now was the time to retire. We also hear from Patty Gasso, who appeared on MLB Network's Hot Stove show to discuss the Sooner's win over UCLA at Mary Nutter.  

40 games later, the 2023 TaxAct Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield has concluded. In this episode, Victor Anderson, Eric Lopez, and Justin McLeod break down the biggest storylines they saw during their time at Eddie C. Moore. What teams and players stood out the most? Why was the strike zone more fluid than the high tide on the beach? Will UCLA or Oklahoma State be the new No. 1 this week? We also discuss Baylor's win over Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon and the field for the 2024 event in Clearwater.

Now that the big game is over and the confetti has fallen, we clean up what was a wild opening weekend in Division 1 Softball on this episode of In The Circle. With Victor Anderson recovering from this weekend, Eric Lopez is joined by Justin McLeod from Extra Inning Softball as they break down the very controversial ending to Texas-Kentucky in Clearwater on Sunday, as well as possible changes to be made to the drop-dead time rule. We will also recap the other results from the NFCA Lead-Off Classic. The two chat about some stunning upsets during Opening Weekend involving Lehigh, Longwood, and Stony Brook, as well as a possible new member of the Big Ten and more.

Here, we go! College softball is almost back in action and I have none other than one of the best college softball reporters in the game, Justin McLeod, here to share some of his predictions of the 2023 season, big match-ups we should be on the lookout for this year, HOW you can watch and track college softball all season long and some “behind the scenes” of some of your favorite college players and coaches!Follow Justin's work on Extra Innings Softball - https://extrainningsoftball.com/category/college/ Follow Justin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/justfactsmaam Watch this Interview on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Follow Ashley B Training on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw Similar interviews we've had on When the Cleats Come OffAmanda Scarborough: How to become a more confident pitcher - https://youtu.be/1lAw8E7lDnc Carol Hutchins: Building a winning legacy - https://youtu.be/dY5nJgg2U60 Tori Vidales: Becoming an Olympian takes time - https://youtu.be/eaDQ7Kl5Vfs

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentListenerQuestion: My daughter is a pitcher and I am having trouble finding a good pitching tow. Do you have any advice? (@12:59)Paige's Power Play (@18:42)Part 2 of our interview with Justin McLeod of Extra Inning Softball. (@24:08)The coaches go through the first five from a list of women pioneers in softball. (@49:16)Action Coach (@1:04:45)Support the show

This weeks lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: Many of my players are starting to go to college camps. What advice should I give them to help them make a good first impression? (@10:25)Paige's Power Play (@13:51)Interview with Justin McLeod of Extra Inning Softball (@20:01)What to do when she says "I don't want to play college softball?"  (@54:47)Action Coach (@1:06:34)Support the show

Now that all the gifts are open. Santa slid down the chimney, and you've had another Christmas cookie. It's time to unwrap another episode of In The Circle. Today, we traveled to Tempe, where temperatures were much warmer than we were for the holidays. Eric Lopez caught up with Arizona State Head Coach Megan Bartlett about becoming the Sun Devils' new coach. Bartlett discusses her time at Texas, making the WCWS, and learning from Mike White. Victor Anderson returns with his annual Softball Festivus Grievance and strong message for schools that don't have dedicated radio broadcasts. We wrap up the show with Part One of our Year in Review. Justin McLeod of Extra Innings Softball joins Eric to look at the top coaching hires and moves in 2022.

Just when you thought we would have a quiet weekend in softball....there's really no such a thing. We have plenty to discuss on this episode of In The Circle. The guys are joined by Justin McLeod from Extra Inning Softball who broke the news of Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro set to be named the next head coach at Memphis. They break down what it means for both programs and where Coach Murphy goes to fill out his staff.   Eric and Victor take a look at the NJCAA's new deal with ESPN starting this year along with the significance of softball within the deal. How will this impact NJCAA's coverage overall? Where does Division 2 and Division 3 go from here? We also breakdown the Big Ten's new deals with CBS & NBC plus why seeing Big Ten Softball will get a lot harder in a couple of years.   We wrap up the episode by looking back at the inaugural Golden Mic Awards which were announced last month on Extra Inning Softball as well as the state of softball broadcasting as we press forward into the 2023 season and beyond.