The Back of the Bird

On today's episode of the Back of the Bird, the boys sit down with Thomas Whitty of the Rochester Knighthawks. We discuss his time in Junior, his return from injury, and his current job at his family winery. Other topics include: - Donny Newsletters - Donny is back broadcasting - Cross Canada Walk As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Check out the new "Springers&q...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with Mike "no mercy" Accursi. We chat about some hilarious contract negotiations, tell some stories from another era of the NLL, and talk shop. Other topics include: - NLL playoffs - NCAA tournament - Sad news in the community As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Get yourself a case of the Springs this weekend!

On today's episode, the boys sit down with Garrett Billings, formerly of the Toronto Rock and other franchises. We talk about his career, but also spend some time on his thoughts about the game and the NLL Other topics include: - Playoffs? - Banditland - Pauly Nobu As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Enjoy the final weekend of NLL action with a case or two of the Spri...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with Jesse King of the Calgary Roughnecks to discuss his time growing up in Victoria, his career at Ohio State, and his time in the pros. Other topics include: - Vegas is relocating to Henderson - NLL news and notes - Mount Rushmore of Toronto athletes As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. The NLL action is coming to a crazy halt th...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with High Point's Brayden Mayea. We discuss his recent game winning assist, his time playing box growing up, and his career at HPU. Other topics include: - Tie Break Szn - Some good NLL news - Brodie is back As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Try the new Punched Up drinks from the Springs and enjoy the NLL action all weekend...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with Jack Hannah of the Vegas Desert Dogs and the Philly Waterdogs. We discuss his upbringing in lacrosse, his new pet, his whiffle ball career, and life in the pros. Other topics include: - NIL player of the month - NHL mini game? - Trade deadline As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Grab a case or 20 of the Springs today!

On today's episode, the boys sit down with Riley Hutchcraft of the Rochester Knighthawks. We discuss his time in junior, discuss some goalie gear nuances, and chat about locker room food spreads. Other topics include: - Donny does Montreal - NLL is returning to Ottawa - Donny's biggest fear As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Enjoy the action all weekend long with...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with Bruce Codd, assistant coach for the Toronto Rock. We discuss his time playing in the NLL, some hilarious Dan Dawson prank stories, and his time in Montreal. Other topics include: - Danny Vacay - Donny is in Montreal - Pauly's got haters As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Get on the Springs train before they own the entir...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with Zach Manns of the Saskatchewan Rush. We discuss his unique path through junior lacrosse, his awesome family, and his time in the NLL. Other topics include: - BOTB is online! Check us out on www.lacrosseculturedaily.com As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Enjoy a case or 90 of the Springs today!

On today's episode, the boys sit down with Kyle Waters of the Rochester Knighthawks. We tell some hilarious stories about Kyle's time with Minto and share a bunch of laughs about a wide variety of topics. Other topics include: - BOTB NIL program - Donny went to a game! - Discussing NLL rules and possible changes As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. College lacrosse...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with Alex Simmons of the Albany Firewolves. We discusss his career growing up in the St. Catharine's area, his time at Culver, and his career at Denver, Syracuse, and now Albany. Due to scheduling issues, we just have the interview today, and will be back next week with our regular programming! As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Sprin...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with current High point University Head Coach Jon Torpey. We discuss his playing career, his time around the NLL, and his coaching career which included having Dan at High Point. Other topics include: - Pauly escalator story - Danny Bye Weeks As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Enjoy all the NLL action with a case or 90 of the Spr...

On today's show, the boys welcome repeat guest Connor Robinson of the Colorado Mammoth. We chat about their championship victory, and get his thoughts in some topics on and off the lacrosse floor. Other topics include: - NLL Trades - NLL Standings - Everyone is the Same - News and Notes Around the League As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Enjoy all the NLL action wit...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with Trevor Baptiste of the San Diego Seals and New York Atlas. We discuss his introduction to the sport, his swimming career, his thoughts on the faceoff, and his evolution as a box player. Other topics include: - OLA Participation Policy - Pauly Milestone (suck it Donny) - News and notes around the league As always, this episode is brought to you by Cott...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with NLL legend, recently retired Shawn Evans. We discuss his Minto Cups, Mann Cups, and his long NLL career. Other topics include: - Donny passes a legend - NLL Scores and News Recap - Hot take after losses As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. With the NLL in full swing, enjoy all the action with a case or 30 today. For all Back o...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with Kyle Rubisch of the San Diego Seals. We discuss his battles in Jr. A with Brampton, his early days in Boston, and his legendary run in Saskatchewan. Other topics include: - Donny show and tell - Legendary retirements - NLL re-brand As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Enjoy the NLL season all winter long with a case or 90 of t...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with recently retired NLL legend Brodie Merrill to discuss the time he got bullied into playing lacrosse, his time at Georgetown, and a number of hilarious stories during his long tenure in the league. Other topics include: - Kieran McArdle retires - NLL top five face off guys - Some NLL fun facts If you are looking to buy PLL merchandise this holiday seas...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with NLL Commissioner Brett Frood to discuss a host of topics including the new NLL Unboxed initiative, the Montreal game announcement, things he's learned after a year on the job, and excitement for the upcoming season. Other topics include: - Nepean Jr. A eligibility denied - NLL top five goalies as voted by GM's and players - The NLL is headed t...

On today's episode, we are pleased to be joined by Joel Watson. We discuss his time in Other topics include: - NLL Unboxed - Training Camp tales As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Enjoy thanksgiving weekend with a case or 90 of the Springs today!

On today's episode, we are pleased to be joined by Rhys Duch, who recently retired following one of the most successful careers in recent NLL history. Other topics include: - Training Camp Begins - Shane Pinto - Sad News In the Lacrosse Community As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Enjoy thanksgiving weekend with a case or 90 of the Springs today!

On today's episode, we are pleased to be joined by Dyson Williams of Duke University and the recent first overall selection in the NLL draft by the Albany Firewolves. Other topics include: - Rock Unplugged Reaction - Last week before training camp - NLL News and Notes As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. Enjoy thanksgiving weekend with a case or 90 of the Springs today...

On today's episode, we are pleased to be joined by Ben McIntosh of the Philadelphia Wings and a recent Mann Cup Champion with the Six Nations Chiefs. We discuss his career growing up in Coquitlam, his time at Drexel, his very successful run in Saskatchewan, and the victorious summer he just wrapped up. Other topics include: - Hilarious Paul neighbour story - Jordan MacIntosh retires from PLL -...

On today's episode, we are pleased to be joined by Lyle Thompson of the Georgia Swarm and most recently of the Mann Cup winning Six Nations Chiefs. We discuss his time growing up in lacrosse, his thoughts on the differences between box and field lacrosse, and his experience competing for the Mann Cup Other topics include: - Canadian summer recap - Thoughts on streaming controversy - Recent NLL...

On today's episode, we are pleased to be joined by Warren Jeffrey of the Colorado Mammoth and PLL Archers. We discuss his recent PLL title with the archers, his career growing up and playing for Mimico, and his various other stops in his lacrosse career. Other topics include: - New NLL Schedule - Brodie Merrill retires - NLL Draft recap - NLL Hall of Fame - Pauly and Dan new homes - Free Agenc...

On today's episode, the boys sit down with DOTY candidate Brad Kri of the Toronto Rock to discuss his career coming up in Acton, the twists and turns of his NLL tenure, and his ascension to one of the best defenders in the game. Other topics include: - OLA playoffs talk - NLL free agency recap - Pauly's vacations new and old As always, this episode is brought to you by Cottage Springs. End...