Sticks In

Sticks In

A lacrosse podcast hosted by Dan Arestia focused on the latest news and storylines around the college and professional lacrosse world.

Episodes

August 1, 2025 53 mins

The Penultimate weekend of PLL lacrosse is here!

We start by talking about PLL players leveraging their stardom to market themselves on social media. It was an interesting discussion on social media this week, so we talk the pros, cons, and friction points that arise as players choose whether or not they want to make themselves visible and marketable on social media to build their brand.

Then, we talk roster tinkering. The trade de...

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Paul Rabil appeared on the Rich Eisen show this week and mentioned that the PLL has two new celebrity investors who have yet to be announced. I give you a few picks who I think they might be, from most likely to least likely, plus go through a few of your suggestions from social media.

Then, we preview the Utah weekend. We start by talking about the Cannons who are on a bye, then we break down all four matchups, including the doubl...

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We're now three years away from lacrosse in the Olympics in LA, and we got new info from World Lacrosse.  We talk schedule, format, why it's good for growth, showcasing the best of the sport, and more.

Then, Dox Aitken returned to the PLL this week. We talk about pursuing football, returning to the PLL, and the Atlas midfield impact.

Finally, we preview the PLL weekend in Fairfield.  All eight teams are in action, CJ Kirst will mak...

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The second half of the PLL Season is here!

We kick things off with a recap of All Star Weekend. I go through the things I loved, things I didn't love, what I'd keep the same, and what I'd change about All Star weekends in the future.

Then, we spend a few minutes on the 2025 PLL Hall of Fame class. Paul Rabil, Kyle Harrison, Kevin Leveille, and Joe Walters will get their gold jackets this weekend.

Finally, we preview the weekend. Ne...

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July 4, 2025 39 mins

We've reached the PLL All Star break!

We take a few minutes to go through the rosters for the PLL All Star game this weekend. The starters, the reserves, a few notable injury replacements. Then, we talk about guys around the PLL who have had all star level first halves, but didn't get the nod for All Star weekend.

Then, we talk a bit about what makes the WLL and PLL All Star game such a fun watch, and keeps it competitive.

Finally,...

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It's been a massive week for Premier Lacrosse League news.

We start with the biggest of the stories. The PLL has a new five year media rights deal with ESPN. We get into the what we know, we would want to know, some information about the terms of the deal and more. We also talk about what it can do in the near term, like expanding the schedule and increasing player salaries, but also look at longer term projects that can get kicked...

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It's week four of the PLL season!

We start with some talk about viewership and ratings, as the league has a big weekend for TV on deck. Three games this weekend are on linear. We talk through why the viewership floor is important, understanding the impact of the streaming audience, and more.

Then, it's already All Star time. I take you through who I'd vote for in each conference, and some other names to watch for the game.

Then, we...

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PLL Week 3 is upon us! We start with some general thoughts on the PLL season so far, including attendance, the level of play, and more.

Then, we briefly touch on the Carolina Chaos since they are on a bye this week. We talk through SSDM issues, relying on Blaze to set save records, and Jack Rowlett's Defenseman of the Year candidacy.

Finally, we break down all four games this weekend. Philly is the host, with the games at Villanova...

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Just another quiet week in the PLL.

We start the show by breaking down the Jared Bernhardt signing. We talk through the free agency whirlwind that was like nothing pro lacrosse has ever seen before, what made it special, how it all went down, and how Jared will fit in with Denver.

Then, we preview the PLL weekend. Looking at all four games, the rosters of the seven teams taking the field in Charlotte, and the keys to each game.

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PLL weekend is upon us! The league opens up in Albany, with games on ABC and ESPN+ this weekend.

Before that, we had training camp and roster moves. We go through all eight teams cuts and moves ahead of this weekends games. We talk surprises, what teams still might need, guys who played their way onto rosters, and more.

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We're back with a massive show on a positive Friday.

We start by recapping the PLL draft. We break down each team's picks, go through some behind the scenes talk that shaped the way the draft went, and identify the best value.

From there we segue into player movement, post draft adds, and the PLL offseason. We talk through the retirements and player decisions to pursue other things, the volume of those decisions made this offseason...

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Loaded show after a busy weekend!

First, we start with the last (or second to last) Tuesday Top 20.  A quick run through the latest media poll to talk about who is in, our, rising, and falling in my ballot. Then, on to the real news of the day. We go through the 18 teams that made the men's lacrosse championship bracket, talk about the seeds and matchups, who got a raw deal, and of course, a little bit about Army being the first te...

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Positive Friday! It's a loaded weekend of conference tournament play in college lacrosse.

We start with the not so positive news that Limestone is shutting down. We talk through the end of the year for that team, the impact on players, students, faculty, and more.

Then, we turn the page to the DI slate. We go through the results of conference tournament games so far, and look ahead to the weekend matchups.

Finally, I give you a few...

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Back on schedule. We start with some talk about the conference tournaments getting underway this week. Games of note, when and where you can see them, and the implications of wins, losses, and other bid thieving scenarios.

Then the Tuesday Top 20. A run through my weekly ballot for the Inside Lacrosse media poll, along with a recap of recent results and some talk about RPI and teams on the bubble.

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Conference tournament time is upon us. The Big Ten Tournament gets started this weekend, while everyone else plays their final regular season game in search of a good seed, hosting a game, or even just keeping their season alive.

We talk through DII and DIII games to keep an eye on this weekend, then go through the entire DI slate to talk games and impact on conference tournaments.

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We're back! After a nice vacation, I have returned to the podcast routine. We've got big news to start with today, as we discuss Josh Byrne stepping away from the Carolina Chaos this summer. We talk through what that means for the team, players prioritizing their health and family, and reasons you should tune into some MSL and WLA ball.

Then, it's the Tuesday Top 20. I go through my latest media ballot, and we talk tournament resum...

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Positive Friday! We have a belated run through the Top 20 quickly, before we get to the upcoming weekend.

We've got Matty Petrone here to talk to DIII ball, with exciting results from the weekend and games to look out for this weekend.

Then, the DI rundown. Every game plus picks, and we talk RPI along the way as tournament resumes get talk.

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Happy Friday! Packed show this week.

We start by going through some of the latest bracketology from Inside Lacrosse. Terry Foy's first bracket came out and, as expected, people are angry at some of the decisions. We talk about the exercise, the criteria, some bubble resumes, and why we love to play the "if the playoffs started today" game.

Then, college ball. No Matty P this week, so I shout out a few DII and DIII games t...

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Joe Spallina just refuses to quit making deals. After shipping Owen Grant to the Cannons for a top three pick, he acquired former Rookie of the Year Brendan Nichtern for a late round selection year. We break down the trade, and some of the other moves that have been made, as the Woods get their offense into gear.

Then, the Tuesday Top 20. Some more movement and as we talk results, we look at a couple teams who suddenly look like th...

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Happy Friday!

We're talking a recent reddit AMA I did and how much fun I had doing it, plus some talk about College Lacrosse Show which was a banger this week and you should add to your lacrosse listening.

Then, Matty Patrone is back for some DIII with Matty P, running through recent results and some upcoming games to have an eye on. I also give you a couple DII games that are worth a watch.

Then, we run through the entire DI slate...

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