Over The Head Podcast

Season finale. Rat (flying solo, Kyle's still lost in the woods) sits down with PLL champion goalie Sean Byrne for a full interview on his undrafted-to-champion run, then breaks down the Waterdogs' dominant 14-4 title win over Denver, grades every end-of-season award winner, and closes with two big-picture thoughts on where the league goes from here: a spring season debate and the case that pro lacrosse's star power has never been better.

Scott is joined by guest host Dominique Alexander (Kyle's out on his annual elk hunt) for a full breakdown of Sunday's PLL Championship between the Philadelphia Waterdogs and Denver Outlaws. The guys dig into the two most star-laden rosters in the league, break down the biggest individual matchups (who guards Brendan O'Neal, JT Giles-Harris vs. Michael Sowers, and the face-off wing battle between Currier and Pesino), debate whether Denver's suddenly-dominant defense is for real, and lock in their picks for who's hoisting the trophy. Championship Sunday, September 20, 12:30pm ET on ABC and ESPN+ from Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ.

Scott and Kyle’s semifinal picks blow up, a recurring theme this season. They break down the Waterdogs' win over the Cannons behind a Byrne-Higginbotham goalie duel and a CJ Kirst dagger, then the Outlaws' rout of the Archers on the night Tom Schreiber got hurt in warmups during his long-awaited return. Offseason outlooks for both teams, plus a championship preview tease and an update on the Callum and Jake Robinson Foundation.

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Kyle and Scott recap a wild quarterfinal weekend from Minneapolis and set the table for the PLL semifinals. They break down the Redwoods' season-ending loss to the Outlaws and debate what needs to be fixed this offseason, question Maryland's bizarre six-pole decision in a defensive slugfest loss to Boston, and wonder out loud if this was Rob Pannell's final game as a pro. Then it's semifinal week: Kyle and Scott break down the Cannons-Waterdogs rematch and the real rivalry behind it, debate the right way to defend CJ Kirst (short stick or long pole?), and make their picks for both Labor Day matchups in Salt Lake City.

Kyle and Scott go deep on PLL quarterfinal matchups, breaking down Redwoods vs. Outlaws and Whipsnakes vs. Cannons from every angle. They debate Denver’s health, California’s consistency, the Dylan Ward factor, Boston’s midfield depth, Matt Campbell’s return, Maryland’s late-game struggles, and how much the faceoff battle could decide both games. Plus, they make their picks, discuss Marcus Holman’s chase for the all-time goals record, and weigh which coaching staff they trust most with the season on the line. 

With the regular season wrapped, Kyle and Scott hand out their end-of-year awards, debate Sowers vs. Kirst vs. Holman for MVP, and make the case for the league’s top rookies, defenders and specialists. Plus, they break down the Waterdogs adding Dox Aitken, what comes next for the Chaos and Atlas, and whether the playoff bye helps or hurts the league’s top teams.

The playoff picture is coming into focus as the Waterdogs and Archers separate from the pack. Kyle and Scott break down the Cannons’ strong Boston weekend, Marcus Holman’s MVP case, the Whipsnakes’ struggles closing games, and the likely first-round matchups. Plus, they rank the best MLL throwback uniforms, debate which legacy franchise should return, and ask whether the PLL is ready to move from a traveling model to true home markets.

Former PLL Pro Dominique Alexander joins the show to break down Boston’s statement win, the crowded Western Conference playoff race, the Waterdogs’ MVP duo, and the Whipsnakes’ lingering questions. Plus, the guys debate the faceoff and the 32-second clock, revisit the lost art of trash talk, and preview Boston Homecoming Weekend.

Kyle and Scott break down Utah and Philadelphia’s dominant weekends, Denver’s homecoming collapse, Carolina’s overtime win, and whether the Cannons are coming back to earth. Plus, we debate who is more trustworthy between the Chaos and Redwoods and discuss the growing concerns around the New York Atlas.

Coming off a historic weekend in Farfield Rob Pannell makes history as the Whipsnakes find their offensive rhythm, the Archers continue to look like a quiet championship favorite, and the Cannons extend their winning streak to three. Kyle and Scott also break down the Redwoods’ struggles, Carolina’s slide, and whether the Denver Outlaws are still one of the PLL’s top contenders.