The Run Out

Neil Barrett
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Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to The Run Out. At The Run Out, we aren't media and we aren't analysts. Neil and Brandon are fans who sit down every week to give honest, direct opinions about the PLL, NLL, and the entire lacrosse world. We don't chase hype or try to create drama. We provide opinions rooted in a lifelong love for the game and a desire to see the sport thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    Chess Not Checkers

    The waiver wire went absolutely haywire on Tuesday, and we break down the two biggest moves of the day. The Atlas claimed Matt Rambo off waivers using the three-games-unprotected rule, and he will suit up for New York in Charlotte this weekend. We get into why it happened, whether it makes any sense at all, and what it says about a defending champion that is already in scramble mode without Jeff Teat. Then the Outlaws signed Ryan Croddick from Princeton and immediately flipped him to the California Redwoods for a 2027 first round pick. Brandon had a reaction. We also get into the 5-for-5 eligibility question and what it actually means for the value of that pick. Before any of that, we go through the full Week 3 slate from Baltimore. Joey Spallina's pro debut was everything you wanted it to be: five points, zero turnovers, and his first goal assisted by a familiar face. Rob Pannell passed John Grant Jr. for second all-time in professional field lacrosse history. Jim Stagnitta broke the all-time coaching wins record and had a moment postgame that was hard not to appreciate. Denver took down the defending champions 16-9, Wisnauskas dropped a sock trick, and the Waterdogs continued to look like a team that hasn't figured out what it is yet. The WLL might have already played the game of the season. Maryland Charm 18, California Palms 17 in overtime. Three goals scored in the final minute of regulation. We watched it, we talked about it, and we also get into what the one-game-a-week format is doing to the league's momentum, because that conversation needs to happen. We close with the Tewaaraton. Shawn Lyght of Notre Dame became the first defenseman in the history of the men's award. We talk about whether this is a one-off or a sign that the award is finally evolving, and what it meant that neither Spallina nor Kabiri was able to separate himself enough to take it. If you want to keep talking about this stuff between episodes, the Lax Lifers Club is where that happens. JOIN HERE

    1h 54m

  2. May 28

    Lacrosse Geniuses

    Princeton is national champion. We called it preseason. We are not going to pretend otherwise. We break down both semifinal blowouts, the championship comeback from down 3-0, and what it actually means that Princeton went 11 unanswered to lead Notre Dame 11-3 at halftime. We also get into what comes next for Duke (better than you think) and what the legacy question really looks like for that Syracuse senior class. Northwestern beat UNC 14-11 in the women's championship, and the conversation got hijacked by the rules. A crease violation reversed a goal. The shooting space call was a stretch. We get into both and why the issue is less about the refs and more about rules that just don't make sense. The Tewaaraton ceremony is tonight. We made our picks. Joey Spallina or Nate Kabiri on the men's side, Chloe Humphrey or Madison Taylor on the women's side, and we got into Reagan O'Brien's caused turnover numbers, which are genuinely absurd. We also talked about whether seniority should factor into these things at all, because it probably does even when it shouldn't. Jeff Teat is out for the season. Shoulder surgery. We get into what that actually does to the Atlas title defense, and then preview a Baltimore Weekend where a lot of rosters are finally coming together. Plus: UVA officially hired Kevin Cassese to replace Lars Tiffany, and Cassese said something in his introductory presser that raised more questions than it answered. The Lax Lifers Club is our Discord for the fans watching lacrosse year round. JOIN HERE

    1h 32m

  3. May 20

    Trophies and Pink Slips

    The Toronto Rock are your 2025-26 NLL champions. Two games, two wins, and a rookie class that delivered every time it was asked to. Sam English won MVP. Nick Rose finally has his ring. Now the real question: is this the start of something sustained, or just year one of a crowded league with seven teams that could realistically contend? From there, the NCAA quarterfinals are done, and the Final Four is set. Princeton survived Penn State in a game that came down to one quarter. Notre Dame hung 15 on Hopkins. Syracuse held on against a banged-up UNC team. Duke beat Georgetown by 10 goals, which nobody saw coming. We pick apart every game, talk Josh Yago, Joey Spallina, and give our Final Four predictions. Then the one that came out of nowhere: Lars Tiffany is out at UVA. We go through the full Matt Nestler timeline, the Jake Malesek extension report that briefly seemed to put it to bed, and then what actually happened. The parent influence rumors are something else if they're true. We get into coaching candidates, who UVA should call first, and where Lars likely lands next. Also: the WLL played its first ever regular season game. Charlotte North scores the first goal in WLL history but the New York Charging beat the Boston Guard. PLL Week 2 produced some standout performances and one blowout that made Philadelphia look worse than 19-5 suggests. Colin Kirst was at 80% in goal. The whole league is somehow 1-1. And quick hits on the women's NCAA tournament Final Four. The Lax Lifers Club is our Discord community for fans watching lacrosse year round, not just when the tournament's on. If you're the kind of person who watches a Tuesday night MAAC lacrosse game just because it's on, you belong there. Join here.

    1h 30m

  4. May 13

    The Return

    We're back after a month off, and the lacrosse world did not wait. NLL Finals are all Canadian, the NCAA first round produced three major upsets, and Lars Tiffany's future at UVA became breaking news mid-episode. Plus, PLL Week 1 first impressions, the WLL kicking off its inaugural season, and Chad Palumbo chasing 70 points. Lax Lifers Club link in the description. Find us at @iamneilbarrett and @hootsportsmedia. The chase never stops.

    1h 25m
  5. Party Like It's 2004

    Apr 8

    Party Like It's 2004

    We are officially back in the postseason hunt. With Toronto clinching and Buffalo absolutely demolishing Vancouver, the NLL standings are a complete mess, but the good kind of mess where every game actually matters. Buffalo looks like the team nobody wants to see in their bracket right now, while Rochester continues to be a total enigma. We also dive into the "Gordie Howe hat trick" of a performance by Jake Withers that honestly might be the performance of the season. Over on the college side, the Big Ten is pure chaos, and the national rankings are anyone's guess. We break down Virginia's first regular-season win against Duke since 2004 and try to make sense of a Notre Dame team that scores eight goals in the first quarter and then essentially goes into hibernation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you want to jump in on the conversation, the best way to do that is to join the Lax Lifers Club. That's the home for our entire community. Find all the details and tiers right here: https://linkfly.to/31027l6PDDv Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamneilbarrett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamneilbarrett TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamneilbarrett Email: runoutpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 50m
  6. The Wings Take Flight

    Apr 1

    The Wings Take Flight

    We’re breaking down a chaotic weekend where "the plan" officially went out the window. From the NLL's mid-season flip—where the Vancouver Warriors and Buffalo Bandits are suddenly surging—to the shocking news of the Philadelphia Wings' ownership transition, the indoor game is in a state of flux. We dive deep into what the Wings' move means for the league and whether the "open secret" of their relocation is a sign of growing pains or a necessary evolution for the sport. On the field, the NCAA rankings continue to look like a game of musical chairs. With UVA knocking off Notre Dame and Syracuse edging out Duke in a one-goal thriller at the Dome, the question remains: Is there a true number one, or is the top spot simply cursed? Plus, the guys preview a massive Notre Dame vs. Richmond matchup, and they touch on the latest WLL Supplemental Draft results as the women's pro game begins to take shape. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you want to jump in on the conversation, the best way to do that is to join the Lax Lifers Club. That's the home for our entire community. Find all the details and tiers right here: https://linkfly.to/31027l6PDDv Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamneilbarrett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamneilbarrett TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamneilbarrett Email: runoutpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 49m
  7. Will Stephens of TPSN

    Mar 27

    Will Stephens of TPSN

    This week, I sit down with Will Stephens, the mastermind behind the Trailer Park Sports Network. Will shares his journey of discovering "niche" sports—from Paralympic athletics to the high-speed chaos of ski-joring—and why lacrosse eventually claimed the top spot as his favorite sport. The conversation dives deep into the "no prototype" nature of lacrosse, where 5'7" receivers and 250-pound bruisers find equal footing. We also break down the latest upsets in the women's college game, the "reloading" culture of Notre Dame, and why the sports world needs more athletes who aren't afraid to be undeniably themselves. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for a new "door" to walk through, this episode is a masterclass in sports passion. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you want to jump in on the conversation, the best way to do that is to join the Lax Lifers Club. That's the home for our entire community. Find all the details and tiers right here: https://linkfly.to/31027l6PDDv Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamneilbarrett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamneilbarrett TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamneilbarrett Email: runoutpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 29m
  8. A Weird 24 Hours

    Mar 25

    A Weird 24 Hours

    With Brandon off earning a paycheck, I'm flying solo to break down a wild week in lacrosse and a bizarre 24 hours for the PLL. From the Toronto Rock's Marvel-themed victory and the Georgia Swarm’s near-collapse to a massive weekend of NCAA action, including Duke's gritty win over Denver, this episode covers the full spectrum of the sport. Neil also dives into the "circular logic" of current rankings and why no one has truly put their stamp on the Tewaaraton race yet. The episode wraps with a deep dive into the viral PLL storage unit saga and what it might reveal about the league's current operations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you want to jump in on the conversation, the best way to do that is to join the Lax Lifers Club. That's the home for our entire community. Find all the details and tiers right here: https://linkfly.to/31027l6PDDv Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamneilbarrett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamneilbarrett TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamneilbarrett Email: runoutpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 38m
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Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to The Run Out. At The Run Out, we aren't media and we aren't analysts. Neil and Brandon are fans who sit down every week to give honest, direct opinions about the PLL, NLL, and the entire lacrosse world. We don't chase hype or try to create drama. We provide opinions rooted in a lifelong love for the game and a desire to see the sport thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Neil Barrett
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Neil Barrett

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