Inside Lacrosse Podcasts

Inside Lacrosse Podcasts

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

    D-Fly & Dixie: Down to The Wire with Cornell's Willem Firth

    The episode opens with D‑Fly and Dixie recapping a packed weekend of college lacrosse, highlighting dramatic one‑goal games, strong crowds, and electric atmospheres across the country. They discuss their own on‑site experiences at marquee matchups like Hopkins–Maryland, touch on standout women’s games, and bring in analyst Craig McMichael to break down national trends as the postseason begins. Together, they preview major conference‑shaping games in the Atlantic 10, Big East, Ivy League, ACC, and Big Ten—evaluating RPI implications, at‑large chances, stylistic matchups, and which teams are peaking or fading at the wrong time. Their analysis covers Richmond–High Point, Georgetown–Villanova, Harvard–Cornell, Duke–UNC, Syracuse–Notre Dame, and Maryland–Rutgers, with each host offering predictions and broader context for Selection Sunday. Cornell’s leading scorer, junior attackman Willem Firth, joins the show to talk about his journey from Ottawa to Hill Academy to Cornell. He reflects on Cornell's first national championship in 48 years and shares how the team approached the 2026 season. He emphasized the team's focus on building a new identity rather than replicating last year's success, highlighting a balanced six-man offense and a strong defensive unit anchored by goalie Matthew Tully. Willem discussed his background in Ottawa, his time at the prestigious Hill Academy where he was coached by legends like Jeff Teat and Brody Merrill, and how that experience shaped him as a player. D-Fly & Willem drafted a Hill Academy alumni Sixes Team that could compete with any in the world. He also touched on the upcoming high-stakes Ivy League game against Harvard, which could earn Cornell the No. 1 seed and home-hosting rights. On the lighter side, he named the Celtics as his favorite team, called out two SSDM as his basketball teammate picks, and revealed that house music and 90's throwbacks dominate the Cornell locker room playlist. GAME PREVIEWSFRIDAYNo. 4 Richmond (11-1, 5-0 A10) at High Point (6-6, 5-0) | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ | Spiders -6.5/25.5No. 12 Georgetown (7-4, 4-0 Big East) at Villanova (6-6, 3-1) | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Hoyas -5.5/22.5 SATURDAYNo. 10 Harvard (9-3, 3-2 Ivy) at No. 6 Cornell (9-3, 4-1) | noon | ESPN+ | Big Red -2.5/24.5No. 16 Duke (8-4, 0-3 ACC) at No. 3 North Carolina (11-2, 2-1) | noon | ESPNU | Heels -1.5/23.5No. 5 Syracuse (11-3, 2-1 ACC) at No. 1 Notre Dame (9-1, 2-1) | noon | ACCNX | Irish -1.5/21.5No. 20 Rutgers (8-6, 1-3 Big Ten) at No. 11 Maryland (6-5, 3-2) | 6 p.m. | B1G+ | Terps -4.5/18.5 GIVE & GOIn this week’s Best of TV-themed Give & Go, the guys share their favorite all-time TV drama series and see where those shows compare on an official list of the greatest of all time.

    1h 5m
  2. APR 17

    D-Fly & Dixie with Loyola's Max Watkinson

    The episode opens with D‑Fly and Dixie setting up a massive weekend in college lacrosse, highlighted by six Top‑20 matchups and a marquee Patriot League showdown between Loyola and Army. After some light banter about last week’s picks and their “Give & Go” Ravens debate, the hosts dive into a long, impassioned discussion about the UMBC coaching controversy, detailing the months‑long suspension, reinstatement, and sudden termination of head coach Ryan Moran. They cite poor administrative communication, player support for Moran, and broader athletic‑department turmoil. From there, the show shifts into full preview mode, breaking down the weekend’s biggest games across the Big Ten, ACC, Ivy League, and Patriot League. They analyze Penn State–Rutgers, Loyola–Army (with an interview from Loyola goalie Max Watkinson), Notre Dame–Duke, UNC–Virginia, Princeton–Harvard, and the rivalry centerpiece: Maryland at Johns Hopkins on Homewood Field. Matchups, faceoff battles, goaltending edges, RPI implications, and stylistic tendencies all get attention in anchoring the analysis.  Loyola senior goalkeeper Max Watkinson joins the show to talk about his journey from local St. Paul’s standout to the Greyhounds’ anchor in net, his unexpected path into high‑level lacrosse, and the program’s resurgence in 2026. He discusses launching his own podcast (Crease Talk), the patience required while waiting behind veteran goalies, and how competing with players like Rutgers’ Carden Stoller shaped his development. Watkinson highlights the impact of new offensive coordinator Justin Ward, the growth of Loyola’s defense, and the emotions surrounding Senior Day with a Patriot League No. 1 seed on the line. He also reflects on his viral goalie goal against BU, shares his favorite Loyola traditions and Baltimore staples, and closes with lighthearted quick hitters about teammates, road-trip mishaps, and who controls the locker room aux. GAME PREVIEWSFRIDAYNo. 16 Penn State (6-5, 2-2 B1G) at No. 19 Rutgers (8-5, 1-3) | 8 p.m. | BTN | Nittany Lions -3.5/19.5 SATURDAYNo. 14 Army (9-3, 4-2 PL) at No. 18 Loyola (8-4, 5-1) | noon | ESPN + | -1.5/22.5No. 1 Notre Dame (8-1, 2-1 ACC) at No. 15 Duke (8-3, 0-2) | noon | ESPNU | Irish -2.5/22.5No. 3 UNC (10-2, 1-1 ACC) at No. 9 Virginia (7-5, 2-1) | noon | ACCNX | Tar Heels -1.5/23.5No. 2 Princeton (9-2, 3-1 Ivy) at No. 9 Harvard (9-2, 3-1) | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ | -2.5/25.5No. 7 Maryland (6-4, 3-1 B1G) at No. 13 Johns Hopkins (7-4, 2-2) | 2 p.m | ESPNU | Terps -1.5/20.5 GIVE & GOIn this week’s Hopkins-Maryland Rivalry-themed Give & Go, D-Fly challenges Dixie in a playful trivia‑style game comparing the age of the Hopkins–Maryland rivalry to inventions like Duck Pin Bowling, the zipper, escalator, and teddy bear.

    1h 8m
4.5
out of 5
307 Ratings

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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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