The first weekend of conference play delivered plenty to talk about. Hosts Amie Just and Erin Sorensen react to the latest top 25, Olivia Babcock and Blaire Bayless announcing their return to Pitt for 2027, Longwood adding women’s volleyball and more from the week that was. Plus, they follow up on last week’s libero conversation: What exactly is the difference between a libero and a defensive specialist?

ESPN’s Madison Fitzpatrick then joins the show to talk about her path from Florida State athlete to broadcaster, what the growth of volleyball looks like from her perspective, covering both volleyball and college football and what has stood out to her about the 2026 season. Madison also sticks around for our favorite things from the week and what we’re watching next.

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Conference play is just about here, and Six Zone Duo is ready for it. Hosts Amie Just and Erin Sorensen react to the latest top 15 and some of the biggest takeaways from the final stretch of nonconference play. Amie and Erin then answer a listener question about the teams outside the usual group of contenders that could make things interesting in the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12.

INTERVIEWS: We also have two conversations with the defending national champions. Texas A&M head coach Jamie Morrison joins the show ahead of the Aggies’ match against Creighton, followed by Kyndal Stowers after Texas A&M’s four-set win in Omaha.

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Amie Just and Erin Sorensen return for another episode, this time to discuss volleyball's non-conference schedules and the overreaction that may take place with them. Creighton head coach Brian Rosen also joins the show, offering a look at the Bluejays' approach to non-conference play and more. Our hosts dive into the latest AVCA top 15, listener questions and plenty more as conference gets closer and closer.

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