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The Picking Corners Podcast

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Special People, Special Plays, Special Podcast.
For today's guest, we have Wes Berg of the San Diego Seals and California Redwoods. From his days in Denver to the future of his career, we cover it all.

All Ages

Picking Corners - Episode 50

What do an NLL champion and 3 guys from the Midwest have in common?
A love for lacrosse and you as a listener.
Jesse King stops by and gives his look and perspective on playing in multiple high level leagues and what it means to be close to home. Some advice from King in advance: balance.

Picking Corners - Episode 49

The boys are back in the virtual studio with TSN/ESPN and NLL broadcaster, Pat Gregoire. Pat answers the groups questions about what it's like commentating for a growing sport, and what his personal journey looked like leading up to an amazing career. Tune in to hear the latest and greatest!

Picking Corners - Episode 48

The Picking Corners boys are back with Callum Jones of the New York Riptide. The group talks NLL UnBOXed in Montreal, the future of the Riptide franchise, and what it's like playing at the next level.


Tune in to hear it all!

Picking Corners - Episode 47

Latrell Harris jumps on the podcast to talk about his recent recovery, the NLL UnBOXed Series in Montreal, and the new Ottawa Black Bears franchise. Shoutout Rosey's Chicken Parm.

Picking Corners - Episode 46

Alex Simmons of the Albany Firewolves joins the podcast to talk about the team's hot start to the 2024 NLL season. The group also hits on Alex's college career, and his time spent at St. Catherine's. Tune in to hear it all!

Picking Corners - Episode 45

The gang is joined by Austin Staats, following his 6-goal sock trick against the Colorado Mammoth. Topics range from the San Diego fanbase, to upcoming goals for the Haudenosaunee National Team, and even what it's like to see socks raining down onto an NLL field. Tune in to hear it all, only on the Box Lacrosse Channel.

Picking Corners - Episode 44

After a little winter break, the boys are back with Alabama native Jack Jasinski of the Philly Wings. The crew talks everything from Jack's early days with the Lacrosse Academy of Birmingham, to how his journey has led to recent success on the professional stage. Just don't ask him about Michigan winning the natty lol. Tune in to hear the latest and greatest!

Picking Corners - Episode 43

Joining the boys from his home state of Ohio, Jack Hannah swings by the pod to chat during his bye week before the holidays. The crew chats all things NLL, what it's like being an American born player in a predominately Canadian league, and the path Jack took to where he is now. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Picking Corners - Episode 42

On this episode of Picking Corners, Garrett and Tucker sit down with Austin Hasen of the Rochester Nighthawks to talk about their strong start to the season and what lies ahead. Tune in to hear the latest and greatest from around the NLL!

Picking Corners - Episode 41

The boys are back and better than ever, as they welcome Panther City goalie, Nick Damude, on the show! This conversation consists of new Picking Corners updates, a little Panther City season preview, and goalie tips & tricks from Nick himself. All aboard this podcast train!

Picking Corners - Episode 40

The boys are back in town and joined by Georgia Swarm's very own, Bryan Cole. The gang talks about the emerging Atlanta hotbed, NLL UnBoxed, and the PLL's lack of Midwest representation. Hear it all on TBLC.

Picking Corners - Episode 39

Camden Smith joins the podcast this week, following his exciting draft experience where he was picked up by the Halifax Thunderbirds. The group talks NLL Unboxed, the PLL hometown city leaks, and Camden's journey from the NABLL to the NLL. Tune in to hear it all!

Picking Corners - Episode 38

It's always an exciting episode when you get to speak to someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes the game of lacrosse. This is no exception, as the team welcome's Kyle Baker onto the show. Kyle founded and helps run the Maine Northmen, part of the NABLL. He also just recently joined Team USA's indoor squad at LAXNAI, trying out for a permanent roster position, and if that wasn't enough, he was recently invited to join the Philadelphia Wings after a great showing at their Player Tryout & Development Camp. You don't want to miss this one!

Picking Corners - Episode 37

What happens when the Picking Corners crew and the host of Box Lacrosse Breakdown sit down for a nice chat?? One epic episode, that's what

Picking Corners - Episode 36

The boys chat with Chris Gilroy, the founder of Armor Mesh. Tune in to hear the full LAXNAI recap, as well as what went into making such an influential product for the lacrosse market.

Picking Corners - Episode 35

Who else has 5 Mann Cup's between him and his brother? The one and only, Taite Cattoni. Check out the latest episode where we talk about LAXNAI, playing in the NLL with his brother and the big impact of family on Taite's career.

Picking Corners - Episode 34

A lot is happening in the world of lacrosse as the seasons start to transition. The gang is joined by Danny Logan of the San Diego Seals, PLL Atlas, Denver alum and 2024 USA Indoor Team. The crew talks everything from upcoming tournaments like Laxnai, and the ongoing Mann Cup. Come get up to date with Picking Corners.

Picking Corners - Episode 33

After a much needed Labor Day Weekend, Rachel Anderson stops by and gives a debrief of the NABLL Championship Weekend. We cover the highs, the lows and some new things on the horizon. Congratulations to the Westminster Wild, your 2023 NABLL Champions.

Picking Corners - Episode 32

Las Vegas Desert Dogs Star Erik Turner sits down to talk about lacrosse in Vegas some MSL/WLA and a new training platform created by Erik himself.

Picking Corners - Episode 31

All the way from Six Nations, the boys are joined by Larson Sundown of the New York Riptide, Haudenosaunee Nationals, and Six Nations Chiefs. The group gets into what it has been like for Larson to play on some of box lacrosse's biggest stages, and the differences that come at each level. Tune in to hear all things NLL, MSL, and updates from the Picking Corners crew.

Picking Corners - Episode 30

Cammymack and Tucker sit down with NLL defenseman, Matt Beers. The group talks through Matt's recent tenure with the Saskatchewan Rush, the excitement of heading home to the Vancouver Warriors, and his experience representing the Burnaby Fire Department as they competed in the 2023 World Police & Fire Games. A fantastic episode you don't want to miss!

Picking Corners - Episode 29

Cammymack and Tucker are back together to take on the impending storm that is, Hurricane Ossello. After linking up for the first time in San Diego, Nick and the boys have been reeling to get on an episode to chat all things in the world of lacrosse. Listen in to hear one of the most animated people in the community, hit the mic with the Picking Corners crew.

Picking Corners - Episode 28

The boys have a chat with NLL & PLL champion, Ian MacKay. Be sure to listen and find out who happens to be the fastest player on the Buffalo Bandits is ;)

Picking Corners - Episode 27

The whole gang is back with a very special guest, Marcus Minichiello. The crew discusses what it was like meeting Marcus and Team Jamaica in San Diego, as well as some of the shifts in the NLL landscape during the current offseason, This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Picking Corners - Episode 26

A slight change in gears, but still moving fast. The boys sit down with popular PLL analyst Dan Arestia and pick his brain on what is working for teams and what to expect in the future of the PLL

Picking Corners - Episode 25

After a couple week hiatus from the podcasting circuit, THE BOYS ARE BACK!! No interview this week, because the crew needed a whole episode dedicated to their recent experience at the World Lacrosse Men's Championship in San Diego. Listen to hear about everything that went on behind the scenes, some of our favorite interviews, and what it was like chatting it up with the best players in the world.

Picking Corners - Episode 24

In the latest episode of Picking Corners, the boys are joined by NLL CHAMPION Ethan O'Connor. The crew covers everything from the upcoming World Championships next week, to what it's like bringing home the trophy for Banditland. This pod is a proven winner!

Picking Corners - Episode 23

The boys sit down with freshman extraordinaire, Joey Spallina, and dive into is process of moving from high school to college and his experience playing box lacrosse in Canada. But before we get to that, check out the new Stick Grip Products

Picking Corners - Episode 22

Ever want to know what goes on behind the scenes of a NLL team? The boys sit down with Nick Coyne, equipment manager for both Panther City and the US Box Lacrosse team. Also stay tuned to the end for the best gear in the market now straight from a pro.

Picking Corners - Episode 21

The boys have a chat with none other than the Executive Director of the NABLL and the President of the Isotopes Lacrosse Club, Rachel Anderson. Be sure to listen as we discuss growing pains of a new league and some special developments on the horizon.

Picking Corners - Episode 20

The boys are howlin' after having their first guest from the Desert Dogs, Jack Suboch! The crew talks everything from the pending NLL Finals rematch, to what it's like living and playing in Sin City. Tune in to hear the latest and greatest!

Picking Corners - Episode 19

The boys sit down and talk the upcoming World Games and special guest Eli Golbrecht stops by and gives some insight into both the NLL and PLL

Picking Corners - Episode 18

On todays episode, Tucker and CammyMack are joined by Brett Dobson of the Georgia Swarm and Archers LC. As the first dual league guest, the boys dig in by asking questions about similarities and differences between the two, as well as the future of both leagues. Listen in to hear their picks for the upcoming 2nd round games of the NLL Playoffs!

Picking Corners - Episode 17

The boys sit down with Marshall Powless of the Albany Firewolves to discuss the NLL Playoffs, getting drafted to the NLL, getting featured on Sportscenter Top 10, and the 3 types of lacrosse game.

Picking Corners - Episode 16

Bonus content from Episode 15 with Dan Lomas of 'Back of the Bird'.

Picking Corners - Episode 15 - Bonus Content

The boys are back at it again with Dan Lomas (not in the white vans). The gang grills Dan on everything from the NLL playoff picture, to starting his podcast 'Back of the Bird', and so much more. Make sure to check out the bonus content episode for even more great lacrosse chatter!

Picking Corners - Episode 15

The boys sit down with Christian Cosme, a guy with an amazing story that you wont expect. We take a break from pro-players to really highlight how lacrosse is truly the Medicine Game.

Picking Corners - Episode 14

The boys talk with Brad McCulley of the Buffalo Bandits about the passion of Buffalo sports fans, Every Child Matters, and his experience going from a COVID shortened senior season into the NLL.

Picking Corners - Episode 13

The boys talk with George Downey of the Philadelphia Wings, the podcasts first American born player. They go in-depth about the recent PLL and NABLL partnership, the upcoming World Lacrosse Games, and the newly announced World Box Lacrosse Championship

Picking Corners - Episode 12

The boys talk with Reilly O'Connor of the New York Riptide about his experience in the NLL, and coaching the Jr. A Toronto Beaches.

Picking Corners - Episode 11

The boys talk with Lauren Hoffman, and have a discussion about her journey from playing goalie at Kennesaw State to in the world of sports broadcasting.

Picking Corners - Episode 10

The boys talk with Mitch Jones of the Philadelphia Wings about being a pro athlete, this year's scoring title, and burner accounts.

Picking Corners - Episode 9

The boys talk with Shawn Evans, and have an important discussion about Kansas.

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Picking Corners - Episode 8

The boys talk with NLL goalie Nick Rose of the Toronto Rock.

Picking Corners - Episode 7

The boys talk shop with Brad Gillies of the Rochester Knighthawks.

Picking Corners - Episode 6

The boys talk the business of lacrosse, fighting racism in the sport, and the comeback of the PBLA.

Picking Corners - Episode 5

Picking Corners - Episode 4

The boys talk diversity in the game, college recruiting, and the PBLA

Picking Corners - Episode 3

The boys talk introductions, backgrounds, and lacrosse

Picking Corners - Episode 1

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Chicago Portagers

The Muskies travel to Chicago as these two teams look to take the series and claim the title of BLL Eastern Conference Champions.

Milwaukee Muskies at Chicago Portagers August 26 2023

The Dogfish travel to Chicago to take on the Portagers as these two teams play their final game of the series.

Iowa Dogfish at Chicago Portagers August 19 2023

The Milkmen travel to Chicago to get redemption against the Portagers.

Madison Milkmen at Chicago Portagers August 12 2023

The Portagers kick off their home opener against their rivals from the North, the Milwaukee Muskies.

Milwaukee Muskies at Chicago Portagers July 15 2023

The Chicago Portagers travel to Milwaukee to take on the Muskies in their 2022 Inaugural Season Opener.

Chicago Portagers at Milwaukee Muskies 7/23/22

The Chicago Portagers host the Minneapolis Wheat Kings in the first of their double header season home opener.

Minneapolis Wheat
  Kings at Chicago Portagers 8/6/22

The Chicago Portagers host the Missouri Mastodons in the second of their double header season home opener.

Missouri Mastodons
  at Chicago Portagers 8/6/22

The Portagers are back at Milwaukee for the second game in their series against the Muskies.

Chicago Portagers
  at Milwaukee Muskies 8/13/22

The Portagers head to Madison to face the Milkmen for the first time in the 2022 season.

Chicago Portagers
  at Madison Milkmen 8/14/22

The Portagers host the Milkmen at their home barn for the second in the series between the two.

Madison Milkmen at
  Chicago Portagers 8/20/22

Rivalries heat up as the Muskies travel to Chicago for the first game in the series between the two hosted in Chicago.

Milwaukee Muskies
  at Chicago Portagers 8/27/22

The final game between the Portagers and Milkmen in Madison. Madison will travel back to Chicago on 9/17 for the series closer between the two teams.

Chicago Portagers
  at Madison Milkmen 8/28/22

The last game of the series between the Portagers and the Muskies. Will the Portagers secure the series win, or will the Muskies even things with with a W on the road?

Milwaukee Muskies
  at Chicago Portagers 9/10/22

The Milkmen come on down to the Creek for the last game of the season between Madison and the Portagers.

Madison Milkmen at
  Chicago Portagers 9/17/22

The Portagers end their regular season on the road for an out of conference game against the Iowa Dogfish.

Chicago Portagers
  at Iowa Dogfish 9/18/22

2022 Harvest Classic

It's the playoffs! After winning their division, the first seed Portagers play the fourth seed Omaha Rebels to kick off the GPBLL Harvest Classic.

Chicago Portagers
  vs Omaha Rebels - GPBLL Harvest Classic 9/30/22

If you only catch one game this season, this one is it. It's a hard-fought battle between the Portagers and the last year's champs, the Missouri Mastodons. The Dons came away with the W when they traveled to Chicago for the season opener. Will they take two against the Portagers, or will the 'gers even the score?

Chicago Portagers
  vs Missouri Mastodons - GPBLL Harvest Classic 10/1/22

No love lost between these two teams as they face one another in the playoffs. Rivalries heat up when titles are on the line.

Chicago Portagers
  vs Milwaukee Muskies - GPBLL Harvest Classic 10/1/22

The final game of the Portagers' inaugural season! Catch this game against the Beefing Bears and see who comes out on top.

Chicago Portagers
  vs Beefing Bears - GPBLL Harvest Classic 10/2/22

Iowa Dogfish

The Muskies take on the Dogfish at a neutral site game in Madison. See which fish comes out on top.

Milwaukee Muskies at Iowa Dogfish August 5 2023

Regional rivals fight to the end as the Madison Milkmen visit the Iowa Dogifsh.

Madison Milkmen at Iowa Dogfish June 16 2023

The Iowa Dogfish open their season and look to avenge last year's season-ending one goal loss to the Chicago Portagers.

Chicago Portagers at Iowa Dogfish June 10 2023

The Iowa Dogfish open their 2021 home schedule against the visiting Aksarben Stampede. Close clash between RBLL rivals!

Aksarben Stampede at Iowa Dogfish 7/24/21

Iowa Dogfish host the Aksarben Stampede in the second game of their opening homestand weekend. Hard fought game comes to an unexpected finish!

Aksarben Stampede at Iowa Dogfish July 25 2021

Ralston Regals visit the Iowa Dogfish to close out the regular season.

Ralston Regals at Iowa Dogfish August 7 2021

The Omaha Rebels visit the Quad Cities as the Iowa Dogfish host a weekend homestand. Tight game goes to the end and then some!

Omaha Rebels at Iowa Dogfish July 30 2022

The Omaha Rebels look to take revenge against hosts Iowa Dogfish in another tight game!

Omaha Rebels at Iowa Dogfish July 31 2022

The Iowa Dogfish come out of the gate fast, but the visiting Kansas City Smoke never give up and battle hard to the finish.

Kansas City Smoke at Iowa Dogfish August 13 2022

The Missouri Mastodons come up from St Louis to test their high powered offense against the Iowa Dogfish!

Missouri Mastodons at Iowa Dogfish August 20 2022

Chicago Portagers visit the Iowa Dogfish in Iowa's last home game of the season. See who comes out ahead in this seesaw battle!

Chicago Portagers at Iowa Dogfish September 18 2022

Omaha Rebels

The Omaha Rebels take on the Iowa Dogfish in their 2022 season home opener at Off the Wall. See who takes the W in the best rivalry in the BLL.

Omaha Rebels vs. Iowa Dogfish July 9 2022

The Omaha Rebels take on the Denver Beefing Bears at the Ice Box in Lincoln, NE. Denver made the road trip for an out of conference battle in the BLL.

Omaha Rebels vs. Denver Beefing Bears July 16 2022

The Omaha Rebels play the Denver Beefing Bears in the second game of the weekend doubleheader.

Omaha Rebels vs. Denver Beefing Bears July 17 2022

The Omaha Rebels travel to Davenport to faceoff against their rivals, The Iowa Dogfish in BLL action.

The Omaha Rebels faceoff against their rivals, The Iowa Dogfish in the second game of a BLL doubleheader.

The Omaha Rebels take on the powerhouse Missouri Mastodons (2021 BLL Champions) at Off the Wall in Omaha.

Omaha Rebels vs. Missouri Mastodons August 13 2022

The Omaha Rebels faceoff against the Missouri Mastodons at the Ice Box in Lincoln, NE in BLL action.

Omaha Rebels vs. Missouri Mastodons August 14 2022

The Omaha Rebels travel to KC MO to take on the Kansas City Smoke in the BLL regular season.

Omaha Rebels at Kansas City Smoke August 20 2022

The Omaha Rebels faceoff against the Kansas City Smoke in round two of the doubleheader weekend in Kansas City.

Omaha Rebels at Kansas City Smoke August 21 2022

Virginia Golden Bears

Tune in to The Box Lacrosse Channel this summer to watch the Virginia Golden Bears!