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Michael Sowers is one of the most popular box/field forwards/attackmen in lacrosse. As a member of the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League and the Philadelphia Waterdogs in the Premier Lacrosse League, Sowers dazzles with his speed and agility. In the NLL, he's made great strides from his rookie season last year. He's finding the net at a much higher rate and proving he can be a difference-maker. Sowers and I talka bout his improved numbers this NLL season, expectations for the rest of the season, Princeton lacrosse, his hometown of Philadelphia, and much more. Kyle Bennett from Outside the Box Podcast and KyTheGoalie also join the podcast to give their analysis on Sowers and the Wings.

The Philadelphia Wings picked up their biggest win of the 2025-26 NLL Season in Week 11, beating the Buffalo Bandits 13-11 in Buffalo. Transition player Scott Dominey joins us to talk about his first goal in the NLL in over a year, his mindset during his recovery process after his ACL tear, and so much more. Kyle Bennett of the Outside The Box Podcast also joins the podcast to give his analysis on the Philadelphia Wings season so far and what he expects from the team for the rest of the season.

The Colorado Mammoth's Andrew Kew is on fire right now. Having played only 4 games, he's already totaled 33 points. He's also posted 10+ points in back-to-back games. The Mammoth are 6-2 on the season and sitting in 2nd place in the standings, and are riding a 5-game win streak. Andrew and I talk about his hot start to the 2025-26 season, reminisce about his time with the Georgia Swarm, talk about golf & and so much more. I also address the Rylan Hartley and Steph Charbonneau hit and explain the full context of my tweets regarding the issue and my thoughts on what went down.

Jack Hannah is one of the most dynamic and attention-grabbing goal scorers in the National Lacrosse League. He's a weapon when the ball is in his stick, whether he's going for goal or looking for his teammates. As he starts the next phase of his NLL journey in Colorado after spending his first three seasons in the league with the Las Vegas Desert Dogs, the Mammoth's newest star is shining bright and making a great impression. Jack and I had an extended conversation talking about his business, Lacrosse Den, how he's feeling fitting in with Mammoth, what impresses him most about his youngest teammates, and he has a message for the Desert Dogs fans. You won't want to miss this jam-packed conversation with one of the brightest young stars in the game today.

Reed and Tye Kurtz are brothers, best friends, and both are very talented lacrosse players. They've excelled as teammates at the collegiate level during their two years together at the University of Delaware, and now they're trying to one-up each other (while supporting one another) in the National Lacrosse League. On January 3rd, they played their 2nd game against each other in the NLL. Hear their thoughts about that game, their time as teammates at UDel, their goals in the NLL as brothers, and so much more!

Tanner Cook is a leader of the Calgary Roughnecks offense. The 27-year-old has already scored 13 goals in only 5 games so far during the 2025-26 NLL Season. He's learned from some of the best Roughnecks in history and has taken on a new leadership role as he follows in their footsteps. Tanner and I chatted about his tenure with the Roughnecks (and how long he wants to be with the club), His time learning from the likes of Dane Dobbie and Curtis Dickson, the talented youngsters on the team, and much more.

The Buffalo Bandits' Nick Weiss is one of the best all-around transition players in the National Lacrosse League today. He's a big team guy who will muck it up on the floor to grab any loose ball and to force as many caused turnovers as possible. He'll always find himself on the scoresheet every once in a while. I spoke with the 3-time NLL champion and 6-time NLL Finals participant about the Bandits' run for a 4th consecutive championship, his little-talked-about rookie season with the Vancouver Stealth, and what we should expect for the Bandits' upcoming heavyweight matchup versus the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. Enjoy this first episode of 2026!

Brett Hickey was one of the National Lacrosse League's most dominant goal scorers of the late 2010s. Especially during his time with the Toronto Rock, he was an offensive beast. Now he's in the next phase of his lacrosse life, as the offensive coordinator of the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. Hickey and the Desert Dogs earned their first win of the season in Week 4 NLL action. Hickey and I break down that contest, talk about his playing career, and revisit the 2015 season, which will always hold a special place in his heart.

Ryan Lanchbury is one of the best passers in the National Lacrosse League. He's got the skill, the vision, and a special connection with his teammates that has helped him become one of the most difficult players to stop in the league. In this conversation, Lanchbury and I talk about everything from his performance in Week 3, crying in sports, what it means for the Knighthawks to have an Indigenous owner, and so much more. Check out this episode of TLMP with our fantastic guest, Ryan Lanchbury.

Joe Resetarits is arguably one of the best Americans to play in the National Lacrosse League. If we're being honest, with what he seems to have left in the tank, when it's all said and done, he will likely be in the conversation of the Top 20 or Top 15 forwards of all-time. Resetarits is going to be taking on a bigger role without Mitch Jones on the team this year, but no matter who he's played with, Resetarits has been an elite scorer and playmaker. In this conversation, I brought on a surprise guest for Joe, we talked about expectations for this season, and we chatted about his impact as an American in the box game.

Warren Hill delivered a historic performance in Week 2 of the National Lacrosse League season. He is now a member of an elite group of 3 men who have achieved a certain feat. Sit back, relax, and find out what Hill achieved in this episode. We also spoke about the importance of the Haudenosaunee being included in the Olympics, the Six Nations Chiefs, and much more!

Robert Church is Mr. Rush. He holds many records in Saskatchewan/Edmonton Rush franchise history and will be making more Rush history this season. He's a dynamic goal scorer and an equally talented playmaker. He's hoping for a great season with his team, with the goal of helping them get back into the NLL Finals and competing for the NLL Cup. In this conversation, Church and I cover a ton of topics, including what it felt like to come up short for the NLL Cup last season, who some of the bright young stars on the Rushs to have accomplished so many rare feats in Rush history, and so much more!

Tyler Pace is now the veteran guy on this year's young Calgary Roughnecks team. There's been tons of turnover with his team this offseason, which is giving him more of a leading role. He's ready for this opportunity - and who knows how many more opportunities he'll have like this in a Calgary Roughnecks uniform. In the episode, Tyler and I chat about his future with the Roughnecks, what this new look team is going to be able to accomplish on the floor, his ranking among the all-time Roughnecks greats, and much more. Enjoy the conversation!

Mark Matthews has made a significant impact on the National Lacrosse League since his rookie season back in 2013. He's established himself as one of the most gifted facilitators in league history and has managed to stay on the floor without injury for almost the entirety of his career. In this episode, Mark and I chat about the "secrets" to staying healthy, what this year's young Toronto Rock offense will look like with him back in the lineup, where he wants to finish his pro career, and much more.

Dyson Williams is one of the best young talents in the NLL. In his rookie season, he scored some BIG goals and helped his team earn a few hard-fought Ws. Now, coming into his sophomore season, Dyson is ready to improve upon his solid first year in the league. With the FireWolves now in Oshawa, Ontario, having moved from Albany, #51 is back in his hometown, where his lacrosse career started. There is so much lacrosse history that has taken place in Oshawa and the Durham region, and now Williams is ready to make some more lasting memories. This is an episode about life, love, and lacrosse. Enjoy this extended conversation with the 2025 NLL Rookie of the Year.