The Run Out

This week on The Run Out, Brandon and I dive into a massive eight-game NLL slate that saw the league's offenses finally explode. We break down the Saskatchewan Rush's historic 21-goal dismantling of the Desert Dogs and the Rochester Nighthawks' statement weekend as they outdueled both the Wings and the Bandits. We also take a look at the "Jekyll and Hyde" nature of the Halifax Thunderbirds, the ongoing chemistry issues in San Diego, and the grit of a young Calgary Roughnecks squad that is keeping every game close.On the field side, we discuss the PLL’s latest tour stop teaser for the Midwest and touch on the tangential social media debates regarding Syracuse legacies. Plus, Brandon tries to convince me he’s a die-hard soccer expert following Manchester United’s latest management shift, and I try to defend my Canadian geography after a TikTok mentions meltdown. From local Denver sports news to the best goalie battles in the crease, we cover it all as the pro season hits high gear.If you want to jump in on the conversation, the absolute best place to do that is to join the Lax Lifers Club. That's the home for our entire community.Find all the details right here: https://iamneilbarrett-shop.fourthwall.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=llc-launch

We are back after a holiday break and a rough bout with the flu. Brandon and Neil have a lot of lacrosse to catch up on and some massive news to break down.This episode centers on the question of the week, who is actually good in the NLL right now? We (finally) get into the massive trade that sent Jack Hannah to the Colorado Mammoth and how that move is already shaking up the NLL landscape before diving into the high-scoring weekend, including the Buffalo Bandits holding off the Desert Dogs and Calgary’s statement win over the Seals. Beyond the box, we discuss the bittersweet news of Jordan Faison choosing football over Notre Dame lacrosse and what that means for the sport.If you want to jump in on the conversation, the absolute best place to do that is to join the Lax Lifers Club. That's the home for our entire community.Find all the details right here: https://iamneilbarrett-shop.fourthwall.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=llc-launch

Week 4 in the NLL was a goalie showcase.The Vancouver Warriors' CDB and Oshawa's Doug Jamieson put on a clinic in gritty, low-scoring lacrosse during their comeback win over Oshawa. We break down the Rochester Nighthawks’ high-octane victory in Philadelphia which featured a rare goalie fight and an 11-point masterclass from Connor Fields, along with the mirror-image scoring runs that defined the Las Vegas home opener against Ottawa.Off the field, we analyze the massive shift in the PLL landscape following the Waterdogs’ signing of Gavin Adler and Brendan Nichtern’s move to the Chaos, while also covering the ongoing Jack Hannah to Colorado saga and the latest additions to the WLL.If you want to jump in on the conversation, the absolute best place to do that is to join the Lax Lifers Club. That's the home for our entire community. When you join, you get to be in the Discord with us, get episodes 48 hours early, and join the live hangouts.Find all the details and tiers right here: https://iamneilbarrett-shop.fourthwall.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=llc-launchFind us on social media: Brandon is at @hootsportsmedia, and I'm at @iamneilbarrett.

It was a weekend for the goaltenders across the NLL, as we saw massive save counts and defensive battles define Week 3. We dive into the Wings' upset over the Mammoth, where Nick Damude’s 53 saves silenced the Colorado offense despite a late push. We also break down Halifax’s gritty overtime win against Buffalo and the Rochester Nighthawks’ absolute domination of the San Diego Seals. Plus, Neil officially claims his "NLL Genius" title after Georgia took down Oshawa, and we look ahead to the first player movement window in the PLL.If you want to jump in on the conversation, the absolute best place to do that is to join the Lax Lifers Club. That's the home for our entire community. When you join, you get to be in the Discord with us, get episodes 48 hours early, and join the live hangouts.Find all the details and tiers right here: https://iamneilbarrett-shop.fourthwall.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=llc-launchFind us on social media: Brandon is at @hootsportsmedia, and I'm at @iamneilbarrett.

The latest episode of The Run Out dives into a dramatic NLL Week 2, which was light on games but heavy on storylines.We recap the Halifax Thunderbirds' historic 11-2 victory over the Oshawa FireWolves, where goaltender Warren Hill's 49-save performance tied a league record. Then we analyze the Saskatchewan Rush's 16-13 home opener win over the Calgary Roughnecks. Finally, we preview all seven games in NLL Week 3, giving our locks and sleeper picks, and put on our "tin foil hats" to discuss reports that the PLL will start its season on May 9th and the unified scheduling efforts between the two leagues.If you want to jump in on the conversation, the absolute best place to do that is to join the Lax Lifers Club. That's the home for our entire community. When you join, you get to be in the Discord with us, get episodes 48 hours early, and join the live hangouts.Find all the details and tiers right here: https://iamneilbarrett-shop.fourthwall.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=llc-launchFind us on social media: Brandon is at @hootsportsmedia, and I'm at @iamneilbarrett.

Lacrosse is back! And we finally get to dive into NLL Week 1.The Oshawa FireWolves found late magic against the Rock, and we debate why Toronto’s offense stalled against Doug Jamieson. We break down the Seals' high-scoring win, fueled by Trevor Baptiste's face-off clinic, and question the Bandits/Swarm game's bizarre major penalty. We analyze the biggest statement: the Mammoth's surprising win over the reloaded Warriors.Plus, we hit our favorite PLL card pulls.----------------------------------------------------------------------If you want to jump in on the conversation, the best way to do that is to join the Lax Lifers Club. That's the home for our entire community. When you join, you get to be in the Discord with us, get episodes 48 hours early, and join the live hangouts.Find all the details and tiers right here: https://iamneilbarrett-shop.fourthwall.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=llc-launch

This week, we got straight into the biggest debates as the NLL season is officially live! We reveal our full **NLL predictions**, splitting the league into contenders (like Buffalo and Vancouver), those in the playoff hunt, and the bottom dwellers. Neil explains why I think the **Colorado Mammoth** are being severely underestimated. We hit on the biggest surprises from the final roster cuts, including the **Bandits' creative loophole** to keep Ryan Benesch, the retirement of **Kobe Smith**, and the cutting of former NFL player **Casey Rogers**. Plus, we debate why the **NLL schedule is broken** and make our final calls for MVP and Rookie of the Year. **JOIN THE COMMUNITY**If you want to continue this debate or jump in on the conversation, the best way to do that is to join the **Lax Lifers Club**. That's where we take your questions for the show, give you early access to episodes, and hang out during the live games. You can find all the details and tiers, including the **Starter's Huddle** and the exclusive **Captains Meeting**, by hitting the link below.https://iamneilbarrett-shop.fourthwall.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=llc-launchThe Game. The Community. The Discussion. Find us on social media: Brandon is **@hootsportsmedia**, and Neil is **@iamneilbarrett**. Like, subscribe, rate, and review the show on whatever platform you're listening on.

Welcome to The Run Out. I’m Neil Barrett, he’s Brandon Hooten. This week, we dissect the controversy surrounding Austin Staats' reinstatement by the NLL and question the transparency of the league's decisions and "second chances." We break down the Mammoth vs. Rock OT battle, talk about why Owen Hilts is already an NLL force, and cover the emotional retirement of legend Dana Dobbie.Then, we get an exclusive interview with Adam Levi (Lacrosse Matrix) who gives his NLL champion pick (Why Vancouver?) and breaks down the impact of major trades like Zed Williams to Rochester.Join the Lax Lifers Club: Get every episode 48 hours early, join our private Discord, and access exclusive hangouts with us. Hit the link in the show notes to find your roster spot.

The NLL season is on the clock, and the early returns are already causing drama. We dive deep into the first wave of pre-season scrimmages: Why did the Toronto Rock look so dominant against the Saskatchewan Rush? And is the Calgary Roughnecks' young core (including the massive scoring weekend from Noah Manning and Mattieu Gautier) a sign of a better team than we gave them credit for?Plus, we analyze the major front-office move with Dave Cottle taking over as GM of the Philadelphia Waterdogs and the new PLL and WLL player movement windows. Finally, we break down the rumor that two major superstars are preparing to leave the Georgia Swarm roster.The Game. The Community. The Discussion.Join the Active Roster: If you want to jump in on the conversation, the absolute best way to do that is to join the Lax Lifers Club. That's where we take your questions for the show, give you early access to episodes, and host the live events.https://iamneilbarrett-shop.fourthwall.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=llc-launchSOCIALS: Find us on social media: Brandon is at @hootsportsmedia, and I'm at @iamneilbarrett.