The Anything LAX show

In Episode 52 of the Anything LAX Show, Jacob MacDonald discusses the reinstatement of Austin Staats by the National Lacrosse League and the reaction from across the lacrosse community. The show also examines why league statistics, standings, and accessible information are essential for growing the game and increasing media coverage. Michael Karvelis from Daily Dive joins the podcast to discuss la...

On Episode 51 of The Anything LAX Show, Jacob MacDonald discusses the growing cost of streaming and watching lacrosse, breaks down the NCAA Men's Lacrosse National Championship, and sits down with Langley Thunder goaltender Marcus Khan for an exclusive interview. Following the interview, we take a trip across Canada's summer box lacrosse scene, covering the MSL, WLA, BCJALL, BC Junior B Ti...

Episode 50 of the Anything LAX Podcast is here. This week, Jacob MacDonald breaks down the Toronto Rock winning the 2026 NLL Championship over the Halifax Thunderbirds and reacts to everything from the Finals series. The show also covers: MSL WLA OJLL OJBLL BCJALL RMLL ECJLL Jacob also talks about his first experience coaching U13 tournament lacrosse and what he learned from being behind the bench...

Episode 49 of The Anything LAX Show dives deep into the latest Lacrosse Canada developments after Jacob MacDonald reviewed all three April meeting minutes. Topics include: The unanimous removal of Matt Shearer Why Barbara Lockhart remained on the board The appointment of new board members The Executive Director search Governance concerns and member frustrations PLL Week 2 recap NCAA Championship W...

Episode 48 of the Anything LAX Podcast is here. This week, Jacob MacDonald breaks down everything happening across the lacrosse world as the NLL Finals officially arrive and summer box lacrosse starts heating up across Canada. We recap the latest NLL playoff action, preview the Finals matchup, and dive into the upcoming OJLL, OJBLL, BC Junior A, Alberta Junior A, ECJLL, Senior A, and Senior B lacr...

Episode 47 of Anything LAX goes box-only. Jacob MacDonald recaps the NLL playoff madness, then previews the summer box season across Canada: MSL, WLA, and the junior leagues (OJLL, BCJALL, RMLL, ECJLL). Theme of the week: goaltending is stealing the show. What’s inside: NLL playoffs recap + storylines Summer box preview (MSL/WLA) Junior A rundown (Ontario, BC, Alberta, East Coast)

pisode 46 of the Anything LAX Show. This week: NLL playoff upsets and what they mean Whether the one-game elimination format is fair Why the league may need to move to a best-of-3 series The Lacrosse Canada situation And discussion involving Graeme Perrow (NLL Chatter / NLLStats) Is the best team actually going to win the NLL championship this year?

The playoffs are locked in after Week 21… but the NLL feels wide open. In Episode 45 of Anything LAX , we break down everything heading into Round 1 of the National Lacrosse League playoffs. We cover: The chaos from Week 21 Why there’s no clear championship favourite A major issue with playoff game scheduling New developments involving Lacrosse Canada Full season awards, including the Tom Borrelli...

The NLL playoff picture is wide open. In Episode 44, I break down a chaotic weekend across the league, including statement wins, close games, and teams that still can’t be fully trusted heading into the playoffs. I also dive into the latest from Lacrosse Canada, including key decisions and what they mean for the future of the sport. Plus: My final three playoff teams (Toronto, Halifax, Colorado) T...

In Episode 43, I break down everything from this past weekend in the NLL Including a one-goal finish, a dominant performance from Buffalo, and teams starting to separate as we get closer to the playoffs. I go game-by-game through the full slate, then get into a couple key topics around the league, including fan involvement and the role of technology in officiating. I’m also joined by Lucas from Te...

Week 18 of the NLL season was anything but predictable. In this episode, I break down all the games, what actually happened beyond the scores, and what it means as we head toward the playoffs. I also dive into the Philadelphia relocation rumors that are starting to gain traction, and touch on the North Umberlin situation. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to follow and let me know what you wan...

This might’ve been the most insane weekend of the NLL season. Every game was tight. Every moment mattered. And the playoff picture is starting to shift in real time. In Episode 41, we break down: What actually makes a team “good” in the NLL Why execution is everything right now Full weekend recap and key moments And whether Keegan Ball belongs in the MVP conversation Plus, Graeme Perrow joins the...

Episode 40 is here, and this week in the NLL felt like everything got tighter. In this episode, I break down the biggest storylines from around the league, look at where Halifax really stands right now, and ask the big question: did the Thunderbirds want to rebuild, or is that just what this season has become? Then I roll into the full weekend recap and bring on Pierre Filion of Think Lacrosse to...

n Episode 39, Jake breaks down the chaos unfolding across college lacrosse right now. With multiple undefeated teams still in the hunt, the battle for the top spot remains wide open. Jake also recaps the PLL Championship Series, shares the biggest takeaways from the event, and sits down with Eric Murray, president of Codiac Storm Lacrosse, for a conversation about growing the game. Topics include...

n Episode 38, I’m joined by Elliott Frickman, aka Ryan McMichael from Loose Mesh, to talk through the Daily Dive situation, the Lacrosse Canada situation, and some bigger-picture lacrosse discussion. Then I get into the usual Week 15 breakdown with my weekly lacrosse awards, a deep dive through each game, and a look at the current league picture.

Episode 37. We hit two things today: 1) Lacrosse Canada situation, a public-info breakdown of the audited financial statements, including the reported $850,155 deficiency of revenues over expenses for the year ended June 30, 2025. 2) NLL Week 14, separation weekend, overtime finishes, late-game closers, plus the full recap, quick awards, standings, and what to watch next. Comment what you want cov...

Week 12 brought intensity, and one moment that changed the conversation. Jake breaks down the Elijah Gash hit on Edwards, recaps the full NLL weekend, hands out Anything LAX Awards, previews Week 13, and is joined by Alyssa Wahl to discuss her experience in the game through playing, coaching, officiating, and community leadership. This is your full NLL breakdown in one place. Follow the show and s...

Episode 35 of Anything LAX. Jacob MacDonald recaps NLL Week 10 with game-by-game breakdown, awards, player totals, standings, and next week’s matchups. Includes an in-depth interview with Halifax Thunderbirds draft pick Ashton Brown , plus a debate on whether Brett Dobson is the NLL’s Patrick Roy and a discussion on marketing ideas to boost attendance.

D1 college lacrosse is officially back. I recap Week 1 game-by-game, hit the biggest performances and moments, then preview every Week 2 matchup . After college, I walk through PLL Nation and how to sign up and use it. Comment what you want covered in the next episode.

Episode 33 of The Anything LAX Show : we break down the Rylan Hartley hit and ejection , recap Week 10 , then preview Week 11 with predictions. Interview included: Levi Touhey (Halifax draft pick) on his background and what’s next.

College lacrosse is back and Week 1 is already loaded. Episode 32 of The Anything LAX Show includes a recap of Utah vs Delaware (16–9), a Week 1 slate rundown with what to watch, and a debate on who is the face of college lacrosse right now . Plus, Jake sits down with Evan Crowder (Stunna) for an interview and closes the episode with a PLL Team look-through , walking through what’s currently on th...

Episode 31 is the full NLL weekend recap. We start with two big talking points: Toronto attendance (numbers, not vibes) and the crease rules debate that keeps flipping possessions. Then we run through the weekend finals, standings, points leaders, a full game-by-game breakdown, power rankings, Anything LAX awards of the week, and predictions for next weekend. Comment what you want covered in the n...

Episode 30 is your complete PLL beginner deep dive. I explain the PLL from scratch: touring model vs home markets, how the season schedule works, the Championship Series in Sixes, draft and player movement basics, salary cap and player pay (what’s confirmed vs what’s reported), key rule differences, and a full championship history rundown. Quick news first: Dawson “Feed” Theede trade + a Trey Deer...

Episode 29 of the Anything LAX Podcast is all about unpredictability. This weekend belonged to the underdogs. Teams stepped up, expectations flipped, and the NLL reminded everyone why it’s the best sport in the world. I break down every game from the weekend, touch on attendance and league storylines, hand out weekly awards, and give my power rankings and predictions. I’m also joined by Cody Janze...

Episode 28 is my NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse foundation episode. I’m new to college lacrosse, so I’m learning it in real time and bringing you with me. We break down how NCAA D1 works, conferences and team roll call, how the tournament path works, and my “two guys to watch” method for following rosters this season. Then I quickly touch the PLL schedule drop, and next week is a full PLL deep div...