Loose Mesh: The Lacrosse Podcast

The Loose Mesh Podcast is back with a loaded Episode 22. 🎙️🥍 We’re joined by Richmond Spiders standouts Lucas Littlejohn and Gavin Creo ahead of Richmond hosting Duke in the NCAA Tournament after earning the program’s first-ever No. 1 national ranking and an A-10 championship. Plus, Brian Shanahan joins the show for a full NLL Semifinals Week 1 recap as we break down: • Toronto vs San Diego chaos...

Loose Mesh Podcast — Quarterfinals Edition The National Lacrosse League playoffs didn’t just deliver… they blew the bracket wide open. Top seeds are out. Momentum flipped entire games. And now, we’re heading into a semifinal round that feels completely unpredictable. This is the Quarterfinals Edition of the Loose Mesh Podcast — and we’ve got a loaded show. We’re joined by Kean Moon, fresh off tyin...

Tyson Bell joins Loose Mesh to break down his trade from Halifax to Las Vegas at this year’s deadline — and why he committed to a two-year extension right after. Bell opens up on the move, what sold him on the Desert Dogs, and what this team is building moving forward. We also dive into his championship pedigree with the Six Nations Chiefs, including his Mann Cup success and the mindset it takes t...

Loose Mesh Podcast — Week 17: Someone’s Lying, Someone’s Folding, and Philly Might Be Real Week 17 didn’t just give us results… it gave us answers. Some teams are heating up at the perfect time. Some teams completely folded. And some storylines? Yeah… they’re getting harder to ignore. We get into all of it: Ontario Lacrosse’s roster freeze — and yeah, we’re asking the question everyone’s thinking:...

Week 17 in the NLL? Yeah… nobody had a clue what was going on. Blown leads, weird whistles, teams choking games away, and a playoff race that just got REAL uncomfortable. Saskatchewan still can’t beat Toronto (at this point it’s mental), San Diego had their season in their hands… and let it slip, and Halifax made it interesting late but couldn’t finish it. This is the kind of week where nothing ma...

Week 16 in the NLL delivered chaos — overtime thrillers, statement wins, breakout performances, and a playoff race that somehow got even tighter. On this episode of the Loose Mesh Podcast, we break down Toronto stealing one in Halifax, Buffalo continuing to look like the team to beat, Vancouver handing Georgia a reality check, and Calgary’s offense finally showing up at the right time. Plus, Vegas...

Week 15 in the NLL just threw gasoline on an already insane playoff race. If you thought the standings were tight before this weekend… forget it. The middle of the league just turned into complete chaos. Teams fighting for playoff spots picked up massive wins, while others dropped games they absolutely couldn’t afford to lose. And now the difference between a home playoff game and missing the play...

NLL Week 14 Recap Week 14 in the National Lacrosse League delivered everything — overtime chaos, goalie masterclasses, statement wins, and a few playoff races starting to tighten up. Buffalo continues to look like Buffalo. Saskatchewan played two absolute wars. Halifax keeps proving they’re a contender. Vancouver keeps finding ways to win ugly. And Philly bounced back after getting handled the nig...

In this episode of the Loose Mesh Podcast, Dawson and Frick discuss various themes surrounding the NLL, including fans with referee frustrations, the potential relocation of the Philadelphia Wings, insights from the recent draft, and the importance of player safety. They also recap key games from the week, highlighting team performances and trade predictions as the season progresses. Week 10 of th...

Week 9 didn’t just move the standings — it exposed teams. In this episode of Loose Mesh , we break down a week where fast starts turned into blowouts, late leads disappeared, and pressure told the real story. Vancouver made a statement against Ottawa, Philadelphia failed to close yet again, Georgia and Toronto battled through chaos and whistles, and Colorado showed exactly who they are in a hard-e...

NLL Week 8 Recap | Contenders, Pretenders & Identity Crisis Week 8 of the NLL gave us separation. In this episode of the Loose Mesh Podcast, we break down the biggest storylines from around the league—teams finding their identity, teams still searching, and the fine details that continue to decide games. We dive into: Saskatchewan’s veteran edge against Oshawa Toronto’s second-half surge vs Ro...

Join us as we dive into the exhilarating journey of Nolan Byrne, a rising star in the lacrosse world. From being drafted 8th overall by the Georgia Swarm to playing in front of thousands, Nolan shares his experiences, challenges, and the thrill of scoring unforgettable goals. Discover how his time in Junior B shaped his career and the impact of veteran leadership in his current team. Whether you'r...

Derek Keenan joins Loose Mesh fresh off coaching his 300th National Lacrosse League game, cementing his place as one of the most influential figures in the sport’s history. A championship-winning coach and elite general manager, Keenan has built winning programs at every level of lacrosse — from Mann Cup battles to NLL dynasties. From back-to-back titles with the Buffalo Bandits, to transforming l...

Episode 10 of the Loose Mesh Podcast recaps a loaded Week 5 in the NLL, breaking down key games, standout performances, and the storylines shaping the league early in the season. We’re joined by who speaks on the goalie fight that dominated conversation around the league, along with a deeper look into goaltending at the professional level, preparation, and handling high-pressure moments. The episo...

Loose Mesh Podcast | Episode 9 – Callum Jones + Week 4 NLL Recap On Episode 9 of the Loose Mesh Podcast, we’re joined by Callum Jones of the Ottawa Black Bears plus a full breakdown of Week 4 action from around the National Lacrosse League. Callum dives into his move to Ottawa, adjusting to a new organization, and how missing time last season helped shape his mindset heading into Year 3 in the NLL...

We’re back with a double-header episode featuring two of the most dynamic young stars in the National Lacrosse League, Ryan Lanchbury and Thomas McConvey of the Rochester Knighthawks. We dive into their very different paths to the NLL, what it really takes to adjust to pro defenses, and how this Rochester group is building its identity behind the scenes. The guys break down their 18-point night ag...

On this episode of the Loose Mesh Podcast, Dawson Nielsen, Ryan McMichael, and Steve Toll break down the latest from around the National Lacrosse League. The crew dives into team performances, standout player moments, and early league trends emerging as the season takes shape. They discuss key games from the week, notable player achievements, and the ongoing conversation around Edmonton’s potentia...

Warren Hill and Will Malcom join the Loose Mesh Podcast for a loaded Episode 6 breaking down one of the biggest weekends of NLL action. Hill walks us through his historic performance against Oshawa, Halifax’s dominant win, his three-peat Mann Cup run, and representing the Haudenosaunee on the Olympic stage. Will Malcom opens up about his 6-goal heater, his journey from New Westminster to Colorado,...

Episode 6 of Loose Mesh brings the heat. The boys break down everything from NLL Week 1 — the upsets, the defensive battles, the goalie performances, and the WTF moments you won’t see in a highlight reel. Brett Dobson stops by to talk about the 5-minute major that took over Lacrosse Twitter, sharing what really happened and how it impacts the Swarm moving forward. We dig into:   • &...

The OTCB Podcast drops by Loose Mesh for a full breakdown of the upcoming NLL season — storylines, predictions, surprises, and everything you need before opening faceoff. We dive into: • Biggest offseason moves across the league • Which teams take a jump (and which ones fall back) • Players primed for breakout seasons • Goalie battles, roster cuts, and depth chart chaos • Early trade buzz and big-...

Episode 3 covers one of the busiest and most chaotic weeks in lacrosse. We run through major summer box developments in Alberta and Ontario, discuss the surprising NLL roster moves and loopholes, and break down the biggest storylines heading into the season. We’re joined by Austin Shanks, who takes us through his journey from Clarington to Whitby, his NCAA years, his transition to the Saskatchewan...

Episode 2 of Loose Mesh features NLL MVP Christian Del Bianco for an unfiltered look at his journey from Coquitlam to Calgary. We cover his WLA season, Presidents Cup MVP run, the Alberta Minto story, mindset behind his calm playing style, and what’s ahead for the Roughnecks this season. The crew also breaks down preseason chaos, Mitch de Snoo’s impact, Jack Hannah’s rise, and teases whether a 3-t...

Loose Mesh launches its first-ever episode with a marquee guest — Mitch Jones. We dive into his move to Las Vegas, the evolution of his leadership, the Desert Dogs’ new identity, and where he sees the NLL heading next. From career-defining moments to fresh behind-the-scenes insight, Episode 1 sets the tone for what Loose Mesh is all about: real conversations, real stories, and the culture of box l...