Inside Lacrosse Podcasts

Inside Lacrosse Podcasts
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The source of the sport for more than 25 years, Inside Lacrosse Podcasts bring you news, opinion and analysis from men's and women's college DI, DII and DIII, plus high school, recruiting, NLL and MLL.

  1. 3d ago

    PLL Happy Hour Podcast: Most Valuable Kirst

    IL's Kevin Brown and Chris Rosenthall are back to break down the current PLL landscape after Week 8 in Chicago, the jumbled standings to any MVP contenders who might belong in the  conversation with Philadelphia's CJ Kirst. Between appreciating what Michael Sowers has brought to the Waterdogs offense and shining light on Utah goalie Brett Dobson, the MVP race may not be quite as over as most fans think. Kevin and Rosie then analyze what has worked well for the Archers and Cannons' big weekends to climb out of the bottom of their respective conferences. From Utah's offensive priorities, patience and identity to Boston in the clutch, this league continues to be as unpredictable as ever. The episode wraps up with a look ahead to Fairfield for Week 9 action where some enticing matchups beckon. Come for some big-picture takes, stay for Rosie's unmatched descriptions of what makes the great players so great.

  2. Jul 6

    PLL Happy Hour Podcast: CJ Kirst and Joey Spallina

    MVP favorite CJ Kirst and Rookie of the Year contender Joey Spallina stop by an on-site edition of the PLL Happy Hour Podcast from Annapolis at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, home of the 2026 All-Star Game. Kirst discusses the transition from winning an NLL title with the Toronto Rock to getting the season started in MVP form to the incredible lineup decisions and growing chemistry with his Philly offensive teammates. Spallina discusses the full circle moments of playing in his first all-star game after years of attending them as a kid to what the Whipsnakes have to do to get back on track the second half of the season. From there, Terry Foy joins Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown to discuss the Series E $100 million investment news in the PLL, the outlook for the second half of the season and a quick look at Week 8 in Chicago.

  3. Jun 29

    The Gold Standard: Jim Berkman Reflects on an All-Time Career

    Salisbury coach Jim Berkman sits with IL's Matt Kinnear and Dan Kaplan for a comprehensive conversation on his 38 years at the helm of Sea Gulls, the principles that made his program successful, how coaching has changed over four decades, building a winning culture and more. They delve into the Mount Rushmore of Salisbury greats and why Justin Axel will keep the program standard alive.

  4. Jun 24

    PLL Happy Hour Podcast, Week 5: All-Star Selections

    IL's Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to break down the action through five weeks in the Premier Lacrosse League season after the New York Atlas went 2-0 at Hofstra, Boston lost in a game of inches then released Asher Nolting, and the Dylan Molloy show was worth the price of admission. Is the John Grant Jr. comparison legit? Dad strength was huge during Father's Day Weekend, the Atlas got their swagger back after ring night, which Philly playmaker could be a good fit on the Cannons and how does Maryland bounce back from blowing a huge lead? From there, Rosie and Kevin give a few All-Star Game roster takes and preview the San Diego weekend ahead.

  5. Jun 19

    IL Preps: Early Summer Breakdown of the 2028 Class

    With three weeks of the summer recruiting circuit under their belt and pretty much every high school championship in the books, IL's Dan Kaplan and Terry Foy set the tone for the top of the Class of 2028 rankings. They start with a comparison to the ’27 group and dive deep on the top-tier offensive players and goalies — especially Landen O'Neil and Harrison Tyler — and then recap the top performers at the recent events they've attended, including: Maverik Showtime Prime Time Summer Invitational Great VIII Best in Class As well as several others from early June or that other members of the IL staff have hit. If you're looking for an incredibly dense analysis of the rising juniors, this is the podcast for you.

  6. Jun 10

    PLL Happy Hour Podcast with Atlas Middie Hugh Kelleher

    Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to size up the current standings, the unpredictability of the PLL so far this season and especially so in Week 4 down in Charlotte while also bringing on special guest from the New York Atlas, Hugh Kelleher.  Nicknamed the Big Red growing up before playing for the Cornell Big Red, Kelleher is fresh off winning three titles with Cornell in college, New York in the PLL and the Toronto Rock in the NLL. That's a lot of winning to discuss. Also, as a Long Island native, Kelleher helps throw it forward for Week 5 at Hofstra, where he saw plenty of Lizards games growing up. From there, Rosie and Kevin give their takes on the West and East early playoff outlooks, where the Cannons go from here, how exciting Philly's offense is and finish up with the sad WLL news about Charlotte North's Achilles injury before going down memory lane with the 2026 PLL Hall of Fame class.

  7. Jun 3

    PLL Happy Hour Podcast: Player Movement Galore with Dan Arestia

    Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome on Sticks In host Dan Arestia to help break down a flurry of player movement after Week 3, most notably the Ryan Croddick sweepstakes and Matt Rambo heading to play for the Atlas. From there, the three analyze the most interesting roster developments with Boston, Philadelphia and Utah before going into the best performers from the first month of the season. The episode ends with each getting excited for one of the Week 4 games in Charlotte.

  8. May 29

    D-Fly & Dixie: Championship Wrap Up with Princeton’s Ryan Croddick and Chad Palumbo

    Championship Wrap Up with Princeton’s Ryan Croddick and Chad PalumboPrinceton caps a dominant postseason with its first national title in 25 years, and D-Fly & Dixie break down every angle of Championship Weekend in Charlottesville. From Princeton’s blistering second‑quarter run to Notre Dame’s costly mistakes, the guys unpack how the Tigers seized control and never let go. They also revisit Saturday’s semifinals, where discipline—and a couple of pivotal moments—separated the winners from the rest. The episode dives deep into the stunning coaching news at Virginia, including Lars Tiffany’s departure, Kevin Cassese’s rapid promotion, and what insiders were really saying in Charlottesville. Dixie shares behind‑the‑scenes stories from Media Day, his battle with illness, and why stepping away from lacrosse Twitter has been life‑changing. Finally, national champs Chad Palumbo and Ryan Cradock join the show to reflect on Princeton’s historic run and the celebration that followed. GIVE & GOIn this week’s summer-themed Give & Go, the guys talk about upcoming plans for the summer, including concerts, vacations and other activities they are excited about now that the college lacrosse season has come to a close.

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The source of the sport for more than 25 years, Inside Lacrosse Podcasts bring you news, opinion and analysis from men's and women's college DI, DII and DIII, plus high school, recruiting, NLL and MLL.

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