Inside Lacrosse Podcasts

ILPreps Director Dan Kaplan welcomes Kevin Brown to put a bow on the second half of the summer recruiting circuit. First, the two discuss how Inside Lacrosse's recruiting coverage informs and translates into comprehensive ratings and rankings. Then, Dan and Kevin discuss some of the top standouts from the late July events, including the New Balance Senior and Underclass All-America Games, the Adrenaline All-America Games, NLF, the National All-Star Games, the IL Summer Cup, the Allliance Summer Invitational, Main Stage, Future Phenoms, and the unique new NILLY Tournament. Stay for unmatched analysis of some of the best up-and-coming lacrosse prospects, stay for the teasers of content to come from the IL team.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown recap a weekend in Utah that featured much-needed wins for Carolina and California, a nightmare scenario for the Archers fans who showed out in full force, and set up an epic matchup between the two top teams in the league this weekend in Denver between the Outlaws and Atlas. Whether it's Rosie breaking down what needs to change for the injury-riddled Archers offense, clamoring for a Logan McNaney goalie goal or Kevin asking for a Rob Pannell matchup chance back with the Whipsnakes vs. the Redwoods, make sure to get your PLL fix in here before the penultimate weekend of the PLL regular season.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to size up the latest developments to the PLL regular season standings in a more big picture, look-ahead focused Week 8 episode. Rosie and Kevin discuss if either one of Denver and New York will fail to secure the top seeds into the playoffs before litigating the season struggles for Utah and Philadelphia, whether the banner raising weekend in Salt Lake City will spur on another title run, and who we'd rather see make the playoffs for that final Western Conference spot vs. getting the No. 1 overall pick in 2026. Finally, Rosie and Kevin wrap up posing their MVP and Coach of the Year thoughts after previewing Week 9 at Zions Bank Stadium.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome on all-time Maryland great Joe Walters, an 11-time professional field lacrosse all-star, two-time champion and newly inducted into Pro Lacrosse Hall of Famer, to the show to discuss what it was like to get the gold jacket, play alongside his childhood heroes, the evolution of the pro game, his secrets to a 16-year career, what really unlocked his game and unique style, and the art of trash talking. From there, Rosie and Kevin recap the action from Chicago with thoughts on the Atlas and Waterdogs rounding into form, where to play CJ Kirst in his pro debut, the Outlaws being the team to beat, East/West Conference organic rivalries, and briefly ending with the 5-year media rights agreement recently reached with ESPN.

As the summer dead period winds down, IL's Dan Kaplan and Terry Foy discuss the NCAA's approval of an updated IMLCA recruiting calendar that will lengthen the dead period through July 10 in 2026, then unpack how Penn's parting ways with coach Mike Murphy and subsequent search will affect the recruiting landscape. From there, they dive into the commitments that started on July 1, resulting from the NESCAC pre-reads affecting the Class of 2026 DIII recruiting and the service academies' ability to contact members of the Class of 2027. To wrap up, they sweep through the player evaluations from Sweetlax Summer Challenge and Crab Feast, and tease the forthcoming coverage from:

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome Chaos longpole Troy Reh to the show to break down Carolina's upset win over Boston in San Diego and how they were able to turn it around from a lopsided loss against the Whips. Reh shares the story behind growing out his hair at UAlbany and being an undersized recruit with a twin brother. Rosie and Kevin then analyze the rest of the Week 5 action: how impressive the Outlaws' three-game win streak is, some worries for the Archers and Redwoods, react to the all-star selections and dish out a few midseason individual accolades before heading into an all-star break of their own.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome the PLL's new all-time assists holder Rob Pannell to the show to discuss breaking the record this past weekend, joining the Maryland Whipsnakes, playing for coach Jim Stagnitta, as well as sneaking some title-winning Cornell Big Red talk in there, too. From there, Rosie and Kevin break down Jeff Teat and Jared Bernhardt's star performances at Homewood Field, discuss the differences in their all-star game ballots, and look ahead to Week 5 in San Diego.

It's been too long since the last IL Preps Podcast, so IL's Dan Kaplan and Terry Foy hop on the mic to catch up on: In addition to naming more than 100 standout players from those four events that have highlighted the start of summer so far, Foy argues why the No. 1 ranking in the Class of 2027 is more wide open than any other since the recruiting rule changes, and Kaplan reveals the No. 1 team in the Final Q-Collar National High School Rankings, which will formally drop next week.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown analyze the results from Week 3 of the Premier Lacrosse League. They share an in-depth discussion around the Philadelphia getting its second win, the Denver and Maryland getting their first, the Archers getting back on track and how legit the California Redwoods are. Then, they spin it all forward to this weekend at Homewood Field.If you're a lacrosse fan wondering if Anthony Kelly is the league's new Andy Towers, how Tom Schreiber can think of three different scenarios of how a play might unfold before we could get to the first, or why Danny Logan was the key missing piece as Atlas dropped below .500 in a collapse vs. the Whips, this is the episode for you.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown are back to recap Week 2 in the PLL with the help of special guests Asher Nolting and Red Legion drummer Michael Harrison. Rosie and Kevin dissect Boston's narrow win over Utah and Nolting describes both the viral play when his shorts fell down and he still ended up with an assist then spotlight Marcus Holman's heroic game-winning dive. They unpack Jared Bernhardt's debut with the Outlaws, the Waterdogs season-opener and Carolina's second homecoming to Charlotte as the Chaos got their first win under new coach Roy Colsey. Harrison provides his origin story in becoming a Carolina pro lacrosse superfan, what it's like when players interact with Red Legion (and drop their own drum cellys) and how Carolina fans have weathered the storm of a tumultuous offseason.

Hosts Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome on California Redwoods undrafted rookie Joshua Balcarcel to talk about his crazy first week as a pro, scoring the first goal from a Marist Red Fox in the PLL, and what it's like to play confident and free to crack the gameday roster. From there, Rosie and Kevin discuss the Jared Bernhardt to the Denver Outlaws signing, the Week 1 results, touch on their 2025 season predictions, and preview Week 2 in Charlotte.

In part one of The Tailgate's 2025 recap, IL's Terry Foy and Nick Ossello go deeper on Cornell's run to the NCAA Championship, isolating the defensive improvement and Jordan Stevens' role in that progress. From there, they recap the NCAA Tournament, highlighting the best games and performances, then move into a recap of the NCAA Transfer Portal and coaching carousel.

Congratulations to the Cornell Big Red. The 2025 college season is complete, and we are living in a Big Red World as Cornell won its first NCAA Championship since 1977. Time to wrap up the season, as all good things must come to an end. D-Fly and Dixie rehash Memorial Day Weekend and share stories from a wonderful championship weekend. To celebrate Cornell’s championship season, the guys replay their interview with Big Red Legacy, Ryan Goldstein. The guys talk about Ithaca weather, growing up Goldstein, making it as a smaller attackman, role models, playing for public school power Radnor High School, playing alongside CJ Kirst, why Ryan wears number 30 and much, much more. Give and Go In this week’s Tewaaraton-inspired Give & Go, the guys talk about the epic 2025 season of Cornell’s CJ Kirst and his place in history as one of the very all-time greats. A reminder that the D-Fly and Dixie Podcast is brought to you by Simplicity Group. Simplicity Group is a leading financial products distribution firm that specializes in providing best-in-class insurance, investment and business development solutions. To learn more visit: SimplicityGroup.com. Tell a friend about this podcast and share the love. It’s free. We always love to hear from you, so feel free to email us at DFlyandDixie@gmail.com, or find us on twitter and Instagram at @DFlyandDixie. Thanks for listening, and as always, Enjoy the Sport.

IL's Terry Foy, Larken Kemp and Nick Ossello go live from Gillette Stadium (well, one of them was in Gillette) on the heels of Cornell's 13-10 victory over Maryland to secure the Big Red's first NCAA championship in 48 years. From CJ Kirst's heroic performance to Cornell's hard hat mentality between the lines to Wyatt Knust's showing up and showing out, the boys go into all the reasons coach Connor Buczek's team won on the final day.

Kap and Caleb hit record and dive in on a combination of keys for each team, hinge-point matchups, and what to watch for in a game of clashing styles. In general there are a ton of tactical and scheme advantages that both teams will work to ensure fall their way, but managing the moment and executing within it on DIII’s grandest stage will be equally important.The episodes concludes with a quick conversation with Tufts head coach Casey D’Annolfo, as well as a reminder to tune in to last week's episode to hear from Coach Webster on how the Red Devils have turned things around. This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today.

This is it. It all comes down to three games this weekend to decide the 2025 NCAA champion. Countless hours of hard work, preparation and execution have brought four elite programs to the precipice of greatness. Getting to Championship Weekend is a difficult feat worth celebrating in its own right. Congratulations to Cornell, Maryland, Penn State and Syracuse. There are memories banked that will last a lifetime in a shared experience that you will cherish with your teammates and fans forever. Meanwhile the other 69 men’s lacrosse programs all wish they were playing in Foxborough this weekend. Only one will emerge victorious and hoist the championship trophy on Monday afternoon. D-Fly and Dixie are here to help you get excited and informed for it all. We’ll break down the four games, but also discuss DI coaching moves, future sites for Championship Weekend, adjusting the season schedule, the ESPN streaming app, JHU baseball, summer concerts and much, much more. Do you have your tickets yet for Championship Weekend?! This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today. WEEKEND PREVIEWS SATURDAY, May 24 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. No. 5 Penn State (12-4) vs. No. 1 Cornell (16-1), noon, ESPN2 No. 6 Syracuse (13-5) vs. No. 2 Maryland (13-3), 2:30 p.m., ESPN2 MONDAY, May 26 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. Winner of Penn State-Cornell vs. Winner of Syrcause-Maryland, 1 p.m., ESPN Give and Go In this week’s summer-inspired Give & Go, the guys talk about summer plans for travel, music and more. A reminder that the D-Fly and Dixie Podcast is brought to you by Simplicity Group. Simplicity Group is a leading financial products distribution firm that specializes in providing best-in-class insurance, investment and business development solutions. To learn more visit: SimplicityGroup.com. Tell a friend about this podcast and share the love. It’s free. We always love to hear from you, so feel free to email us at DFlyandDixie@gmail.com, or find us on twitter and Instagram at @DFlyandDixie. Thanks for listening, and as always, Enjoy the Games.

On Tuesday, veteran sportswriter S.L. Price released his latest book called "The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse." Published by Grove Atlantic, it tells "the scintillating story of lacrosse — the game invented by the Haudenosaunee, played with more passion than any other, that stubbornly mirrors America’s ongoing struggle with inclusivity." About a month before the book's release, he talked to IL CEO Terry Foy about some of the most pertinent topics — like what drew him to lacrosse and why he wanted to write a book about the sport — to his opinions on some of the most pertinent forward-looking questions — like whether he thinks the Haudenosaunee will be invited to LA28. Learn more about the book here, and purchase it on Amazon here.

Alyssa Murray Cometti shares her thoughts on Championship Weekend. Can Florida pull the upset? Who will be the out-of-nowhere star? Will North Carolina go perfect? How do you stop Madison Taylor? Is hometown Boston College the team of destiny? This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today.

IL's Terry Foy, Larken Kemp and Nick Ossello asks the question that everyone is wondering about: Was that the best NCAA Quarterfinal ever? From the nip-and-tuck Cornell win over Richmond to Syracuse's high-flying acrobatics over Princeton to Penn State's comeback vs. Notre Dame to Maryland being able to withstand the scare Georgetown put into them, the penultimate weekend of the college lacrosse season left nothing to be desired. This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today.

As sports fans, we are blessed. NCAA Quarterfinals, PGA Championship, 150th running of the Preakness Stakes, NBA and NHL playoffs. What an incredible sports weekend! In men’s lacrosse, the NCAA Quarterfinal Weekend presents us fans with eight teams arguably playing their best ball of 2025, and D-Fly and Dixie are back to preview the intense action ahead. I love the afternoon doubleheader time slots each day. Let’s get it. Do you have your tickets yet for Championship Weekend?! This year, Inside Lacrosse is proud to partner with the NCAA to offer you, our loyal listeners, $5 off all single-day ticket options (men and women) by using the code ILPOD at checkout. So head to NCAA.com/LaxTickets and enter ILPOD at checkout to purchase your tickets. You know you’re going to go to Championship Weekend, so why not get $5 off and help us show the NCAA how awesome our listeners are by purchasing your tickets today. WEEKEND PREVIEWS Fans delight. Two back to back games each afternoon on Saturday and Sunday. SATURDAY, May 17 James M. Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York Richmond (14-3) vs. No. 1 Cornell (15-1), noon, ESPNU No. 6 Syracuse (12-5) vs. No. 3 Princeton (13-3), 2:30 p.m., ESPNU SUNDAY, May 18 Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland Notre Dame (9-4) vs. No. 5 Penn State (11-4), noon, ESPNU Georgetown (12-4) vs. No. 2 Maryland (12-3), 2:30 p.m., ESPNU Give and Go In this week’s fatherly advice-inspired Give & Go, the guys answer the mailbag from a new parent expecting the birth of his first child. A reminder that the D-Fly and Dixie Podcast is brought to you by Simplicity Group. Simplicity Group is a leading financial products distribution firm that specializes in providing best-in-class insurance, investment and business development solutions. To learn more visit: SimplicityGroup.com. Tell a friend about this podcast and share the love. It’s free. We always love to hear from you, so feel free to email us at DFlyandDixie@gmail.com, or find us on twitter and Instagram at @DFlyandDixie. Thanks for listening, and as always, Enjoy the Games.