Lacrosse Extras
Hosted by David Vick, The Player & The Journalist is home to exciting interviews and fun conversations about the world of women’s lacrosse! A new episode of The Player & The Journalist, the official podcast of Lacrosse Extras, is released every other Tuesday.
In this episode… four fans join the show to share passionate opinions on the topics of their choice. 0:40 – Sam Falk NCAA Tournament Seeding & WLL 13:18 – Kendyl Lepp Rule Changes & Tewaaraton Finalists 35:01 – Nadia Adkins Off-Ball Video Reviews & Rutgers Making the Tournament 47:30 – Jenna Martino Playing w/ Confidence & Coaching Episode 49. Recorded on May 25 / 26, 2026. Thank you for listening to your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast!
In this episode… the NCAA’s Caleb Kolby shares how the field of 29 is selected, how championship sites are chosen and more. 1:02 – Who Chooses the Teams? How often the Championship Subcommittee meets & who is on it 11:00 – Criteria Used Primary criteria & secondary criteria data points 16:17 – Choosing Championship Sites The bid process & requirements Episode 48. Recorded on May 7, 2026. Thank you for listening to your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast!
In this episode… Midseason All-American and rising star in the Big 10, Caroline Ling, talks about the work that has led to her success and Rutgers’ 2026 season so far. 3:44 – Breakout Season More confident & showing off her range 18:10 – Lessons Learned Close losses, patience & finding her shot 26:04 – Ohio to Jersey Playing for her dad, high school records & why Rutgers Episode 47. Recorded on April 2, 2026. Thank you for listening to your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast!
In this episode… David reacts to some head-scratching rankings and discusses the current state of officiating in the sport. 3:44 – Head-scratching Rankings Georgetown, Colorado & more 18:00 – Black Eye on the Sport Embarrassing officiating & the impact constant rule changes have on refs Episode 46. Recorded on March 3, 2026. Thank you for listening to your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast!
In this episode… David hits on fan-submitted topics ahead of the 2026 college season. 5:45 – Rule Changes Green cards & draw sticks 12:15 – Outlook for Newer Teams Clemson, New Haven & Florida State 20:18 – No. 1's Middlebury & Tampa Episode 45. Recorded on February 4, 2026. Thank you for listening to your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast!
In this episode… North Carolina’s newest superstar, Chloe Humphrey, returns to the show to discuss her amazing start to the 2025 season, how she prepares for each game and more! 1:39 – This Season How missing 2024 fueled her return, learning each game, UNC's weapons & where she wants to improve 15:06 – How She Prepares Pregame meal, music choice & being the first one ready 27:00 – A Family Affair What it's like being on the journey with her sisters Episode 44. Recorded on March 12, 2025. Thank you for listening to your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast!
In this episode… Karson and David take a deep dive into the National Championship game and talk about the transfer portal! Karson also says goodbye to the podcast. 0:30 – National Championship Northwestern’s fast start, BC’s offensive balance & key moments 27:20 – Transfers Jenika Cuocco, Lindsey Marshall, Virginia Tech, South Florida & more 41:48 - Karson’s Farewell What’s next for her: school, Taylor Swift in Canada & Disney Episode 43. Recorded on June 2, 2024. Thank you for listening to your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast!
In this episode… Florida’s electric leader joins the show as she prepares for the final four. 1:51 – Nothing But Love Where her love for the game comes from, assists & Sky Walkers 17:57 – The Gators Why the offense is so hard to stop & changes after 0-2 start 29:34 – Showtime Feelings on the Final Four, Northwestern & preparing Episode 42. Recorded on May 19, 2024. The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on June 4!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by a former Tar Heel & National Champion, Scottie Rose Growney! 4:09 – Playing in Japan The lacrosse community & teaching the next generation 32:11 – Watching UNC The feeling of watching her former teammates near graduation & their 2024 season 54:08 – Natty Prediction Shout-out Andie Aldave Episode 41. Recorded on April 28, 2024. The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on May 14!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss the CAA’s best, share frustrations over JMU & predict NCAA bid selections. 1:18 – Drexel vs. Stony Brook Polar opposite goalie play, adjustments Drexel needs to make, Stony Brook’s complacency 24:04 – Yay or Nay Are we all in or all out on JMU, UVA, Navy & Penn State 41:30 – NCAA Bid Predictions ACC, Big 10, Ivy League, Patriot League & Pac 12 Episode 40. Recorded on April 14, 2024. The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on April 30!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by a member of the Fighting Irish, Madison Ahern. 3:01 – Notre Dame Playing at the historic school, Rudy & this year’s spark 9:25 – Be The Best Importance of Northwestern win & ND’s big three 21:14 – The Journey Covid year to fifth year 30:51 – Looking Forward NYC & wanting to keep play Episode 39. Recorded on March 29, 2024. The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on April 16!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick share their opinions on the first month of the 2024 season. 2:51 – Teams That Have Impressed Michigan, Rider, Notre Dame & Yale 21:53 – New Rules in Action Improved woman down, green cards & length of games 33:30 – National Champ Picks Strengths & weaknesses 44:37 – Over / Under Win Totals Brown, Michigan, Oregon, Stony Brook, UMass Episode 38. Recorded on March 3, 2024. The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on March 19!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick speak with a powerful midfielder for Johns Hopkins, Ava Angello. 3:04 – Playing at Hopkins Storied program, fast start as a freshman & great coaching staff 11:28 – Strengths Using height to her advantage, upperclassmen mentors & undefeated start 28:15 – Long Way to Go Enjoying a tough schedule & motivated for another NCAA run Episode 37. Recorded on February 18, 2024. The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on March 5!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick speak with twin defenders who lock down the west coast: Bella & Gigi Gaspar. 3:25 – Growing Up As Twins Best friends, playing box & lacrosse scene in British Columbia 15:37 – Going D1 Choosing lacrosse over basketball, choice of numbers & why ASU 31:55 – Team Canada The greatest honor & differences in style of play Episode 36. Recorded on February 4, 2024. The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on February 20!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick make predictions for the 2024 NCAA women’s lacrosse season. 1:45 – Conference Champs All 15 D1 conferences 35:08 – Award Winners Tewaaraton, national champion & teams that will surprise 45:32 – Preseason top 5 Episode 35. Recorded on January 21, 2024. The next episode of your favorite women’s lacrosse podcast will be released on February 6!
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by a daughter of Tabernacle, New Jersey & one of the finest players in the Big 10, Cassidy Spilis. 2:05 – New Jersey Having a mom that played college lacrosse & playing at her home school 8:40 – Returning to Rutgers 20:48 – Emotions of 2022-23 Going from 16-5 to 8-9 27:17 – Final Season Goals, having fun & being a three-time team captain Episode 34. Recorded on January 6, 2024.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick celebrate the year that was in women’s lacrosse. 3:38 – Game of the Year UNC vs. Denver & JMU vs. Maryland 13:03 – Player of the Year Izzy Scane, Molly Laliberty & Meaghan Tyrrell 20:00 – Surprise of the Year BC’s strength without Charlotte North & Marquette’s historic season 29:50 – Moment of the Year Kayla DeRose’s game winner & Richmond topping UVA in 2OT Episode 33. Recorded on December 17, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick rewind the clock to go over the history of lacrosse. 2:27 – The Year 1100 America’s oldest team sport, fields that stretched miles, Queen Victoria watched 26:47 – Women’s History First game in 1890, NCAAs & Team USA 44:55 – Rules Episode 32. Recorded on November 19, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick are joined by the 2023 CAA Attacker of the Year. 2:04 – First Four Years Games she learned the most from, what she is most proud of & development into a star 18:46 – One Last Ride Staying at Drexel for fifth year, 2024 goals & being versatile 26:31 – Left to Accomplish Win an NCAA Tournament game Episode 31. Recorded on November 2, 2023.
In this episode… Hosts Karson Harris and David Vick discuss the inclusion of lacrosse in the 2028 Olympics, predict Team USA’s roster and go over the recent Fall Classic. 1:16 – LA 2028 Great timing, potential of lacrosse staying in the Olympics, sixes format 11:51 – USA Roster Predictions Charlotte North, Madison Taylor, Marie McCool, Ellie Masera, Chloe Humphrey, Lizzie Colson, Kenzie Kent, Belle Smith 38:17 – Northwestern vs. USA u20 Episode 30. Recorded on October 21, 2023.