Loose Mesh: The Lacrosse Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>Loose Mesh: The Lacrosse Podcast is the raw, unfiltered, player-driven show the sport has been waiting for. Hosted by Dawson Nielsen (Inside Lacrosse), Steve Toll (NLL Hall of Famer), and Ryan McMichael (Former NLL Player), Loose Mesh brings you real stories, real personalities, and real conversations straight from the barn.</strong></p><br><p><strong>No corporate polish.</strong></p><p><strong>No PR filters.</strong></p><p><strong>Just authentic lacrosse talk with the people who shape the game.</strong></p><br><p><strong>Interviews with the biggest names in box lacrosse. Behind-the-scenes stories. Insider breakdowns. Controlled chaos. All mesh.</strong></p><p><br> </p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 7, 2026
Loose Mesh Ep. 22 | Richmond vs Duke Preview, NLL Semifinal Chaos & Trade Rumours
<p>The Loose Mesh Podcast is back with a loaded Episode 22. 🎙️🥍</p><p>We’re joined by Richmond Spiders standouts Lucas Littlejohn and Gavin Creo ahead of Richmond hosting Duke in the NCAA Tournament after earning the program’s first-ever No. 1 national ranking and an A-10 championship.</p><p>Plus, Brian Shanahan joins the show for a full NLL Semifinals Week 1 recap as we break down:</p><p> • Toronto vs San Diego chaos</p><p> • Halifax taking control against Georgia</p><p> • Top playoff performers</p><p> • Biggest Game 2 adjustments</p><p> • The San Diego goaltending situation</p><p>We also dive into junior lacrosse storylines, major trade talk, WLA parity, Brooklin quietly loading up, Fricks’ U17 roster, and much more.</p><p>Presented by Loading Lacrosse, Goalie Factory, Beast Athletics, and Pink Whitney.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 29, 2026
Bracket Busted: Kean Moon’s Record Night & NLL Quarterfinal Chaos
<p><strong>Loose Mesh Podcast — Quarterfinals Edition</strong></p><p>The National Lacrosse League playoffs didn’t just deliver… they blew the bracket wide open.</p><p>Top seeds are out. Momentum flipped entire games. And now, we’re heading into a semifinal round that feels completely unpredictable.</p><p>This is the Quarterfinals Edition of the Loose Mesh Podcast — and we’ve got a loaded show.</p><p>We’re joined by Kean Moon, fresh off tying an NLL playoff record with 6 assists in a single game as a rookie against the Buffalo Bandits. We get into what he was seeing on the floor, how the game slowed down for him in that moment, and what’s changed for him heading into the semifinals. Was that just a breakout performance… or the arrival of a problem for the rest of the league?</p><p>From there, we turn the page and look ahead to the semifinals.</p><p>Toronto vs San Diego — this one is all about pace versus structure. Toronto has been at their best when they’re pushing tempo, creating runs, and forcing teams into uncomfortable spots. San Diego, on the other hand, just proved they can win tight, disciplined playoff games. The big question is simple: who controls the game?</p><p>Halifax vs Georgia — two teams peaking at the right time, but getting there in completely different ways. Halifax is coming off one of the wildest comebacks we’ve seen, riding emotion and momentum. Georgia is playing a more controlled, structured brand of offense with contributions across the board. Emotion versus execution — something’s got to give.</p><p>We also bring in Fricks for a breakdown on some key rule interpretations and what we’re seeing right now around crease calls, replay, and how the Canadian Lacrosse Association’s standards connect to the NLL game. If you’ve been questioning some of the decisions this postseason, this segment adds real clarity.</p><p>And on the Canadian lacrosse front, a major leadership update — Barbara Lockhart has been named the new president of the Canadian Lacrosse Association. We discuss what that means for the direction of the game in Canada and how it could impact development, governance, and the future of the sport at all levels.</p><p>If the quarterfinals taught us anything, it’s this — there’s no script anymore. Not in this league, not in one-game playoffs. The teams that adjust the fastest are the ones still playing.</p><p>Records tied. Upsets everywhere. New leadership in Canadian lacrosse. And a semifinal round that feels completely wide open.</p><p>This is the Loose Mesh Podcast.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 3, 2026
Tyson Bell Unfiltered: Trade Deadline Move & Vegas Commitment
<p><strong>Tyson Bell joins Loose Mesh to break down his trade from Halifax to Las Vegas at this year’s deadline — and why he committed to a two-year extension right after.</strong></p><p>Bell opens up on the move, what sold him on the Desert Dogs, and what this team is building moving forward.</p><p>We also dive into his championship pedigree with the Six Nations Chiefs, including his Mann Cup success and the mindset it takes to win at the highest level.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Loose Mesh: The Lacrosse Podcast?
<p><strong>Loose Mesh: The Lacrosse Podcast is the raw, unfiltered, player-driven show the sport has been waiting for. Hosted by Dawson Nielsen (Inside Lacrosse), Steve Toll (NLL Hall of Famer), and Ryan McMichael (Former NLL Player), Loose Mesh brings you real stories, real personalities, and real conversations straight from the barn.</strong></p><br><p><strong>No corporate polish.</strong></p><p><strong>No PR filters.</strong></p><p><strong>Just authentic lacrosse talk with the people who shape the game.</strong></p><br><p><strong>Interviews with the biggest names in box lacrosse. Behind-the-scenes stories. Insider breakdowns. Controlled chaos. All mesh.</strong></p><p><br> </p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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