Pro Lacrosse Talk Podcast

In this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we discuss the news that the PLL will be expanding to seven teams in 2020. We also cover the best fits for the three coaching vacancies, provide our protected lists for the six original PLL teams, and round up the biggest news from the NLL and MLL, including the announcement that Lyle Thompson will return with the Chesapeake Bayhawks next season. -...

This week's episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we talk with CJ Costabile, long stick midfielder with the Chesapeake Bayhawks and former Duke University All-American. We discuss CJ's time in the MLL including winning the 2019 MLL Championship, as well as recount one of the most historic moments in lacrosse: his faceoff win and game-winning goal in the opening seconds of overtime of the 2010...

In this week's interview of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we talk with Connor Buczek, former Cornell standout, current assistant coach with the Big Red and midfielder for the Atlas Lacrosse Club. We discuss Connor's experiences as an assistant coach with his alma mater, what convinced him to make the jump to the PLL, and his record-setting nine points in his home state of Ohio during the PLL Colu...

In this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we discuss what we could see from the PLL this offseason. We give our picks for who should replace Dom Starsia as head coach of the Chrome in 2020 as well as breakdown the PLL's hints at expansion. We also cover which players we think will play in different leagues next year and discuss why knowing more details about players' contracts can help tak...

In this week's Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast interview, we talk with Ontario native Andrew Kew about being drafted #3 overall by the New England Blackwolves and his stellar rookie season with the Chesapeake Bayhawks that included scoring the game-winning goal in the 2019 MLL Championship. We also dive into his time at the Hill Academy, exceptional career at Tampa University and preparing for the next...

On this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we recap the 2019 MLL Championship weekend by discussing the Chesapeake Bayhawks winning the franchise's sixth title, Steele Stanwick's clutch performance in the playoffs and John Grant Jr.'s legendary career. We also cover the controversial ending to the championship and whether the Outlaws have a right to be upset with the officials, the future o...

In this week's interview on the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we talk with Bear Davis, former head coach of the Ohio Machine. Coach Davis recounts the day he was told the Ohio Machine would no longer be operating and the impact it had on Ohio lacrosse. We also discuss starting programs like Wheeling Jesuit and Robert Morris from the ground up, what both the MLL and PLL are doing well and what each ca...

In this week's interview on the Pro Lacrosse Talk Podcast, we talk to internet sensation and lacrosse commentary extraordinaire Mikey Diggs, a.k.a. diggstape (all one word). We discuss his rise to internet stardom, the inspiration behind the diggstape account, and hanging out with childhood idol Kyle Harrison as a teenager and recently at the PLL All-Star game. We also discuss ideas for a PLL vide...

On this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we preview the 2019 MLL Championship weekend by discussing the weekend's biggest storylines, such as Zach Currier's quest for a sixth professional lacrosse championship in less than two years, Lyle's health heading into the weekend and whether Boston will get its third professional sports title in less than a year. We also discuss the semi-final ma...

In this week's interview on the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we talk with Max Adler, MLL All-Star and faceoff specialist with the Denver Outlaws. We discuss his background as a multi-sport athlete, being underrecruited out of high school, playing for NCAA Div. II Bentley University and eventually proving the naysayers wrong. We also discuss his decision to remain in the MLL this year despite offers...

In this week's interview of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we talk with Teddy Jenner, former NLL player and current NLL Insider and Colorado Mammoth broadcaster. We discuss how Teddy got into broadcasting following his pro lacrosse career, starting the first lacrosse radio show and eventual podcast Off the Crosse Bar and what he believes will help box lacrosse continue to grow. We also recap the 2...

In this week's interview on the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we talk with Tianna Wallpher, former Towson standout, all-star defender and 2019 WPLL Champion with the WPLL Brave. We discuss her tenacious lockdown defense that helped give the Brave their first WPLL Championship, as well as what it's like to be a role model for young female athletes.   ----- The Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast is th...

In this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we talk the PLL Championship including Hutton's experience at Talen Energy Stadium and share post-game interviews with Mike Rabil (CEO of PLL), Matt Rambo (Whipsnakes), Coach Jim Stagnitta (Whipsnakes), Mike Chanenchuk (Whipsnakes), John Haus (Whipsnakes), Jake Bernhardt (Whipsnakes) and Garrett Epple (Redwoods). We also provide recaps on this week...

In this week's interview on the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we talk with Jim Stagnitta, current head coach of Whipsnakes LC. Coach Stagnitta chronicles his coaching career which has led him to both numerous NCAA Division I and III schools and professional teams. We discuss what attracted him to the PLL, how he's been able to manage the ups and downs of his first PLL season, and building a winning c...

In this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we talk the PLL Playoffs including Adam's experience at red Bull Arena and share post-game interviews with: Coach Nat St. Laurent (Redwoods) Matt Landis (Redwoods) Eddy Glazener (Redwoods) Garrett Epple (Redwoods) Coach Andy Towers (Chaos) Connor Fields (Chaos) Coach Chris Bates (Archers) Will Manny (Archers) Scott Ratliff (Archers) Alex Ready (Chr...

Pro Lacrosse Talk speaks to Andrew Kew (university of Tampa) about being drafted #3 overall by the New England Black Wolves, his expectations for the season and the overall NLL draft experience.

Pro Lacrosse Talk speaks to Ryland Rees (Stony Brook University) about being drafted #2 overall by the Rochester Knighthawks, his expectations for the season and the overall NLL draft experience.

Pro Lacrosse Talk speaks to Tyson Gibson (Robert Morris University) about being drafted #1 overall by the New York Riptide, his expectations for the season and the overall draft experience.

In this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we give our reactions to the first-ever PLL Playoff weekend, discuss who we think should win the PLL end-of-season awards, provide our outlook on the four MLL teams that clinched playoff berths, and provide some advice on building a winning roster for our Fantasy Lacrosse Pick 'Em Challenge!  ----- The Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast is the first an...

In this week's episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we interview lacrosse legend Dom Starsia, a four-time national champion and current head coach of Chrome LC. Coach Starsia shares how he came to coach in the PLL and why the league has exceeded his expectations. He also discusses his time at Brown University and the University of Virginia, what issues he believes are preventing lacrosse from...

In this episode we cover the two MLL games this week, preview the upcoming PLL playoffs and introduce our Fantasy Lacrosse Pick 'Em Challenge!  -----  The Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast is the first and only lacrosse podcast covering all four professional lacrosse leagues (MLL, NLL, PLL, WPLL). Each week throughout the season we'll recap the games, provide analysis on the teams and feature ex...

In this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we cover the final week of the PLL regular season that set the stage for the playoffs, discuss the WPLL's 2019 Honorary All-Star Team, and break down the hottest team in pro lacrosse—the MLL's Dallas Rattlers.  -----  The Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast is the first and only lacrosse podcast covering all four professional lacrosse leagues (MLL,...

In this week's episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we talk with Deemer Class, former Duke standout, current USC assistant coach and midfielder for the Chaos Lacrosse Club. We discuss Deemer's time at Duke, origins of his name, coaching and running his own series of instructional videos under his company First Class Lacrosse, and what it's like to play for Chaos LC Head Coach Andy Towers.&nbs...

In this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, we discuss the big topic of game attendance and why it may not be as important as people think, as well as the likelihood of a potential merger between the PLL and MLL down the road, which PLL and MLL teams worry us the most and our favorite moments from this past weekend. - ----  The Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast is the first and only lacrosse po...

In this week's episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast, Hutton is joined by brothers Jake Bernhardt (Whipsnakes LC) and Jesse Bernhardt (Chesapeake Bayhawks) in Pro Lacrosse Talk's first "Bros in the Pros" episode. We discuss Jake and Jesse's time together at Maryland, experiences playing in different professional lacrosse leagues (PLL and MLL) and the life lessons their father Jim Bernhardt, a f...