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PLL second half is here! Before we get into this weekend's games, we talk about the big news in the lacrosse media world. We talk about Inside Lacrosse partnering with Yahoo Sports to launch a lacrosse media content hub. I've got some thoughts on how it can affect the way new fans reach the game, and how current fans consume their lacrosse media content. Then, we talk about some moves from this we...

We're talking PLL all show today! First, it's All Star Weekend. We cover the All Star game itself, including why I think it's better than the all star game in most other sports. We talk about voting early, whether or not that really matters, and the nature of fan voted all star games. Then, it's the big news of the week. The PLL secured $100 million in a Series E financing round led by Ares and Jo...

We're back after a long time off! We're catching up and making up for lost time a bit. A few quick words on the Tewaaraton (because it's been that long), a few quick words on UVA which is messier every day, and then into the PLL. We spend a few minutes hashing out how the first month or so of the season has gone, and the challenges that come with schedule overlap, roster turnover, injuries, and ev...

We're back! After some time off we've got a Championship Weekend episode.  First, a few notes about that time off and the future of the pod and Sticks In. Then, we recap some of the PLL action so far. We talk about game quality with so many players missing, guys seizing opportunities, and where each team was good and needs to improve after two weeks. Then, it's Championship Weekend. We talk about...

The regular season is over, and it's NCAA tournament time. We start by looking back at the conference by conference predictions that we made before the season started. What did we get wrong, who did we miss, and what about the few things we managed to get right? Then, it's bracket talk. After shaming the NCAA a bit for letting it release early, we look at some of the stories. Princeton is the one...

It's a PACKED friday episode. We start by celebrating that the boys are back. PLL training camp is underway. We talk through the earlier start, and some interesting names on the rosters. Plus, some thoughts on PLL coaches tendency to just go with guys they know, how it damages credibility in some cases, and makes it that much harder for guys to break into the PLL. Then, we talk about the solution...

It's Tuesday, time for a spin through the latest media poll. I have some big differences from the actual poll this week, we talk through my ballot, and update the RPI as we go. Plus, talking Joey Spallina's record, Duke season on life support, Princeton and Harvard's incredible game, throwing your stick for a goal, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

We start by talking about the possibility of a lacrosse video game? Videos and images hit social media this week, so we talk through what makes sports video games fun, the excitement around a lacrosse game, and the challenges that come with trying to translate the sport to video game format. Then, we recap the PLL Draft. Adam Lamberti joins to talk about everything that happened on Tuesday, with s...

Happy Friday! We missed the Tuesday show, so we start by quickly running through the Top 20 in the media poll, including my ballot, and a bit of RPI flavor mixed in. Then, Jon Gruden spent some time at Tampa lacrosse practice. I share a few thoughts on why I think it's important to welcome Gruden to the sport, and on the challenges that we all face when it comes to reckoning with our past. Finally...

We start by discussing midseason All Americans. After a few moments of context for the point of the exercise, and explaining how little midseason All American actually means, we talk through possible future changes to the All American process for accommodate more positional change. Plus, I reveal a few names from my ballot and where I put certain players. Then, Ryan Colsey joins the pod. We talk a...

A new challenger emerges!  We have a new number on atop the media poll.  We go through the latest Top 20, and talk about some of the impressive outings from teams like Yale, Penn State, Virginia, Syracuse, Georgetown, and more. Before we do that though, we talk about Philadelphia. The Wings have announced they will cease operations at the end of this season.  We talk about what the means for the l...

It's Friday, time to preview the weekend in college lacrosse. We start with some recaps of the mid week action, including a thriller between Harvard and BU, and a statement game from UVA against Dartmouth. We also touch on the MAACTION OT thriller between Siena and Marist. Then, Carolina's Anthony Raio joins the pod. We talk his background in multiple sports, the way he tried to stand out in the r...

It's Tuesday which means we have the latest media poll. I review my weekly ballot. On the way through we touch on: Notre Dame being idle for some reason The bottom half of the poll being pretenders 31 dollar tickets to watch a game at a high school Cornell higher than most Duke lower than most Richmond being just one point off of the top spot And a ton more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

It's Friday! We start by recapping some of the midweek action, specifically the Syracuse vs Denver game from Monday and the Lehigh vs Villanova game from Tuesday. Syracuse exposed a bit of an Achilles heel, while Lehigh's young stars continue to grow and impress. Then, we have a guest! Richmond attackman Aidan O'Neill joins the pod. We talk about growing up playing as much lacrosse as possible, ch...

It's Tuesday, so we return with the Top 20. Our weekly run down of the latest Inside Lacrosse media poll where I share my full ballot and how it differed from the final result. We also talk some of the game results from the weekend. Before that, however, we talk through the lacrosse story of the weekend. Unfortunately, this was the Corrigan Sports broadcast mess at the Crown Classic. We talk throu...

We're back from the PLL Championship Series and dialed back into the college game! Before we get to into collegiate ball, we talk a bit about the upcoming PLL Draft, now that the date has been announced as April 14. After speaking to coaches and evaluators, I run through the consensus, or lack thereof, on offensive talent in the class. Then we talk through some draft scenarios. After that, we talk...

As we tie a bow on the 2026 PLL and WLL Championship Series, we have a special episode and guest. PLL Co-Founder Paul Rabil sits down with me for an interview, and we talk: Audience Growth and making it happen in lacrosse LA 2028 and the potential audience for lacrosse PLL ideas for using the Olympics as a springboard for league based growth Individual team ownership and some of the challenges for...

We're on the road and recording from a lovely hotel room in Springfield, Virginia! In town for the PLL and WLL Championship Series, we are still previewing all the games that are on tap for this weekend. We go through the whole slate, make some picks, and shout out some D2 and D3 games that are worth a watch as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

We're delayed a day, but the latest Top 20 poll is here. We reveal my full ballot, and break down all the results from the weekend. But before we do that, we are joined by Princeton midfielder/attackman Chad Palumbo. We talk with Chad about how he came to play lacrosse, his recruiting journey, his unbelievable battle with cancer and the perspective it's given him on live, this year's Tiger team an...

Busy Friday! We start by recapping action from this week. We had a hell of a goalie battle between UMass and Brown, with Owen Salanger stealing the show with 23 saves. UMass has won four straight, and is worthy of some Top 20 consideration. Siena put a beating on Air Force, and fans should be aware of an upcoming date with Albany that has a special theme. Then, Hunter Aquino joins the pod. We talk...

We are ranting and raving about the lunacy that is a top ten D1 matchup getting played and nobody being able to watch it. This simply cannot happen in 2026, particularly at a place Notre Dame. After we let off some steam about that, we get into this week's top 20. It's chaos abound, as the number one team went down. Six teams got number one votes. We talk a bit about why polls are great, and then...

Happy Friday! We've got a load of games to get to this weekend. First, we start with a few thoughts on the idea of ticket prices and streaming fees being the thing that hold lacrosse back, along with the fact that games all get played at the same time. It's a complicated conversation and I'm glad we're having it. Then, Joey Spallina joins the pod. We talk to the Syracuse attackman about expectatio...

It's Tuesday, time to set up the weekend ahead. We start by celebrating some of the guys who had exceptional lacrosse weekend's. From Jayden Kittelberger to Matt Nilan to Noah Walsh, it's a celebration of the under the radar stars who may not be under the radar much longer. Then, the Tuesday Top 20.  We start with Cuse unanimously at the top, breaking down everything from their game against Maryla...

The first Tewaaraton Watch List has arrived, and we're breaking the whole thing down. Which conferences have the biggest presence, numbers by position, and a quick list of names that should be quick adds when the next wave of names is released. Then, it's game previews. First and foremost we're talking Syracuse vs Maryland in the dome in a matchup of the top two teams in America. A few key positio...

Our first Tuesday Top 20 of the year is here! We start by talking about some of the most surprising results of the weekend, including Mercer over Marist, Holy Cross beating Hofstra in OT, and NJIT putting up 17 on St John's during the Super Bowl. Then, we shout out some of the best individual performances across the college landscape from the weekend. Finally, it's the full top 20. I run through m...