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Inside Lacrosse Podcasts
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The source of the sport for more than 25 years, Inside Lacrosse Podcasts bring you news, opinion and analysis from men's and women's college DI, DII and DIII, plus high school, recruiting, NLL and MLL.
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PLL Happy Hour Podcast: Most Valuable Kirst
5d ago00:56:07Tap to summarizeIL's Kevin Brown and Chris Rosenthall are back to break down the current PLL landscape after Week 8 in Chicago, the jumbled standings to any MVP contenders who might belong in the conversation with Philadelphia's CJ Kirst. Between appreciating what Michael Sowers has brought to the Waterdogs offense and shining light on Utah goalie Brett Dobson, the MVP race may not be quite as over as most fans think.Kevin and Rosie then analyze what has worked well for the Archers and Cannons' big weekends to climb out of the bottom of their respective conferences. From Utah's offensive priorities, patience and identity to Boston in the clutch, this league continues to be as unpredictable as ever.The episode wraps up with a look ahead to Fairfield for Week 9 action where some enticing matchups beckon. Come for some big-picture takes, stay for Rosie's unmatched descriptions of what makes the great players so great.
Transcribe →PLL Happy Hour Podcast: CJ Kirst and Joey Spallina
2w ago00:46:42Tap to summarizeMVP favorite CJ Kirst and Rookie of the Year contender Joey Spallina stop by an on-site edition of the PLL Happy Hour Podcast from Annapolis at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, home of the 2026 All-Star Game. Kirst discusses the transition from winning an NLL title with the Toronto Rock to getting the season started in MVP form to the incredible lineup decisions and growing chemistry with his Philly offensive teammates. Spallina discusses the full circle moments of playing in his first all-star game after years of attending them as a kid to what the Whipsnakes have to do to get back on track the second half of the season. From there, Terry Foy joins Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown to discuss the Series E $100 million investment news in the PLL, the outlook for the second half of the season and a quick look at Week 8 in Chicago.
Transcribe →The Gold Standard: Jim Berkman Reflects on an All-Time Career
3w ago00:57:58Tap to summarizeSalisbury coach Jim Berkman sits with IL's Matt Kinnear and Dan Kaplan for a comprehensive conversation on his 38 years at the helm of Sea Gulls, the principles that made his program successful, how coaching has changed over four decades, building a winning culture and more. They delve into the Mount Rushmore of Salisbury greats and why Justin Axel will keep the program standard alive.
Transcribe →PLL Happy Hour Podcast, Week 5: All-Star Selections
4w ago00:51:28Tap to summarizeIL's Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to break down the action through five weeks in the Premier Lacrosse League season after the New York Atlas went 2-0 at Hofstra, Boston lost in a game of inches then released Asher Nolting, and the Dylan Molloy show was worth the price of admission.Is the John Grant Jr. comparison legit? Dad strength was huge during Father's Day Weekend, the Atlas got their swagger back after ring night, which Philly playmaker could be a good fit on the Cannons and how does Maryland bounce back from blowing a huge lead?From there, Rosie and Kevin give a few All-Star Game roster takes and preview the San Diego weekend ahead.
Transcribe →IL Preps: Early Summer Breakdown of the 2028 Class
Jun 1901:02:32Tap to summarizeWith three weeks of the summer recruiting circuit under their belt and pretty much every high school championship in the books, IL's Dan Kaplan and Terry Foy set the tone for the top of the Class of 2028 rankings.They start with a comparison to the ’27 group and dive deep on the top-tier offensive players and goalies — especially Landen O'Neil and Harrison Tyler — and then recap the top performers at the recent events they've attended, including: Maverik Showtime Prime Time Summer Invitational Great VIII Best in Class As well as several others from early June or that other members of the IL staff have hit. If you're looking for an incredibly dense analysis of the rising juniors, this is the podcast for you.
Transcribe →PLL Happy Hour Podcast with Atlas Middie Hugh Kelleher
Jun 1001:33:13Tap to summarizeChris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to size up the current standings, the unpredictability of the PLL so far this season and especially so in Week 4 down in Charlotte while also bringing on special guest from the New York Atlas, Hugh Kelleher. Nicknamed the Big Red growing up before playing for the Cornell Big Red, Kelleher is fresh off winning three titles with Cornell in college, New York in the PLL and the Toronto Rock in the NLL. That's a lot of winning to discuss. Also, as a Long Island native, Kelleher helps throw it forward for Week 5 at Hofstra, where he saw plenty of Lizards games growing up.From there, Rosie and Kevin give their takes on the West and East early playoff outlooks, where the Cannons go from here, how exciting Philly's offense is and finish up with the sad WLL news about Charlotte North's Achilles injury before going down memory lane with the 2026 PLL Hall of Fame class.
Transcribe →PLL Happy Hour Podcast: Player Movement Galore with Dan Arestia
Jun 301:26:33Tap to summarizeChris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome on Sticks In host Dan Arestia to help break down a flurry of player movement after Week 3, most notably the Ryan Croddick sweepstakes and Matt Rambo heading to play for the Atlas.From there, the three analyze the most interesting roster developments with Boston, Philadelphia and Utah before going into the best performers from the first month of the season. The episode ends with each getting excited for one of the Week 4 games in Charlotte.
Transcribe →D-Fly & Dixie: Championship Wrap Up with Princeton’s Ryan Croddick and Chad Palumbo
May 2900:57:31Tap to summarizeChampionship Wrap Up with Princeton’s Ryan Croddick and Chad PalumboPrinceton caps a dominant postseason with its first national title in 25 years, and D-Fly & Dixie break down every angle of Championship Weekend in Charlottesville. From Princeton’s blistering second‑quarter run to Notre Dame’s costly mistakes, the guys unpack how the Tigers seized control and never let go. They also revisit Saturday’s semifinals, where discipline—and a couple of pivotal moments—separated the winners from the rest.The episode dives deep into the stunning coaching news at Virginia, including Lars Tiffany’s departure, Kevin Cassese’s rapid promotion, and what insiders were really saying in Charlottesville. Dixie shares behind‑the‑scenes stories from Media Day, his battle with illness, and why stepping away from lacrosse Twitter has been life‑changing.Finally, national champs Chad Palumbo and Ryan Cradock join the show to reflect on Princeton’s historic run and the celebration that followed.GIVE & GOIn this week’s summer-themed Give & Go, the guys talk about upcoming plans for the summer, including concerts, vacations and other activities they are excited about now that the college lacrosse season has come to a close.
Transcribe →The Tailgate, Championship Weekend: Tiger Time
May 2601:14:43Tap to summarizeFresh off Princeton's 16-9 win over Notre Dame in the NCAA Championship, a sweaty and exasperated Nick Ossello joins IL's Terry Foy and Larken Kemp to discuss the Tigers' zone defense, groundball superiority and flow-state offense.From there, they dive into the Tewaaraton race, unpack the Semifinals, break down the latest news on the saga surrounding Lars Tiffany's firing, discuss Charlottesville as a host venue and finish up by talking about Northwestern's ninth national championship — complete with a touch of controversy.
Transcribe →D-Fly & Dixie: NCAA Championship Weekend Preview
May 2200:55:21Tap to summarizeNCAA Championship Weekend PreviewOh, how the season flies by. The college lacrosse season moves like a blink. In early February, teams are grinding through freezing practices and games, breath visible in the air, the whole journey still ahead of them. And then, almost instantly, the cold is gone, the stakes rise, and every game feels like it carries a season’s weight.By late May, only four teams remain. The noise is louder, the weather warmer, and the margin for error gone. Championship Weekend arrives like a rush, the final sprint toward a trophy that suddenly feels both impossibly close and hard‑earned. It’s one of the sport’s quiet wonders: a season that starts in the cold and ends in a blaze, faster than anyone expects.D-Fly and Dixie enlist friends Richard Chizmar and Evan Washburn to help get you set for what should be a fantastic weekend of lacrosse in Charlottesville. First, best-selling author and Virginia Lacrosse parent Chizmar weighs in on the coaching news and gives elite Charlottesville restaurant recommendations. Then, Dixie and his broadcast teammate Washburn break down the two semifinal matchups. GAME PREVIEWSSaturday, May 23Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, Va.Duke (11-4) vs. No. 1 Princeton (15-2) | noon | ESPN2 | Princeton -1.5/24.5No. 6 Syracuse (13-5) vs. No. 2 Notre Dame (12-2) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN2 | ND -2.5/23.5Odds to win the NCAA title going into Championship Weekend: ND +175, Princeton +180, Duke +430, Syracuse +500GIVE & GOIn this week’s Championship Weekend-themed Give & Go, Dixie and Evan recount some of their favorite memories of college lacrosse’s pinnacle.
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