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The Back of the Bird
Welcome to the Back of the Bird with your hosts Dan Lomas and Paul Dawson where they give you the inside look into semi-pro athletics. The stories, the laughs, and the creatures they have met along the way
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139 þættirThe Back of the Bird Episode 140 - Ian MacKay
Welcome to Episode 140 of Back of the Bird! This week, we’re joined by none other than Ian MacKay, a standout player for the 2023 NLL champion Buffalo...
The Back of the Bird Episode 139 - Pauly is a Champion (Again)
On today's episode, the boys discuss Pauly's 4th NLL championship as a member of the Buffalo Bandits. It's the fourth title for Paul, to go along with...
The Back of the Bird Episode 138 - NLL Finals Preview
On today's episode, the boys chat about the NLL Finals, NLL Awards and chat about the reasons why we have so many more 100 point scorers than we used...
The Back of the Bird Episode 137 - Blaze Riorden
On today's episode, the boys sit down with one of the most versatile player in the world, Philadelphia Wings captain Blaze Riorden. We discuss his jou...
The Back of the Bird Episode 136 - Tom Ryan
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Blazers coach and player Tom Ryan and discuss his career, his legendary hair, and his time off the field. <...
The Back of the Bird Episode 135 - Colton Watkinson
On today's episode, Pauly and Donny sit down with Albany Firewolves Captain Colton Watkinson. We discuss his time at Limestone, his high school footba...
The Back of the Bird Episode 134 - Ryan Keenan
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Ryan Keenan, the Saskatchewan Rush Captain. We discuss his NLL career, playing for his dad, and some great...
The Back of the Bird Episode 133 - JP Kealey
On today's episode, the boys sit down with JP Kealey, a former NLL lacrosse player and current member of a NASCAR Pit Crew. We chat about his lacrosse...
The Back of the Bird Episode 132 - Brett Manney
On today's episode, the boys sit down with the NLL's all-time leader in games played by an American, Brett Manney. They discuss his time at Delaware,...
The Back of the Bird Episode 131 - Greg Downing
On today's program, the boys sit down with longtime NLL defender Greg Downing to discuss his career and multiple stops, learning the game as an Americ...
The Back of the Bird Episode 130 - Dave Brock
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Vegas veteran defender Dave Brock. We discuss the various stops on his NLL career and his multiple redempti...
The Back of the Bird Episode 129 - Robert Hope
The boys are joined today by Mammoth Captain and Peterborough native Robert Hope. We discuss his NLL career with the Mammoth, his time playing and coa...
The Back of the Bird Episode 128 - Ryan Dilks
On today's episode, the boys sit down with reigning NLL Defender of the Year Ryan Dilks. We discuss his lengthy NLL career, his Mann Cup victory, and...
The Back of the Bird Episode 127 - Shonly Wallace
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Shonly Wallace, the first female scout in NLL history. We chat about how she got set up with the Firewolves...
The Back of the Bird Episode 126 - Jeff Teat
On today's show, the boys sit down for a repeat interview with Jeff Teat, arguably the best player in the world right now. We discuss his crazy year,...
The Back of the Bird Episode 125 - Connor Kirst
On today's episode, the boys sit down with all-world defender Connor Kirst, to discuss his incredible lacrosse career, his time in Utica this summer,...
The Back of the Bird Episode 124 - Joey Cupido
On today's episode, the boys sit down with the newest member of the Georgia Swarm Joey Cupido. We discuss his football career, his time in Colorado, a...
The Back of the Bird Episode 123 - Sam English
On today's episode, the boys sit down with the recent second overall selection in the NLL Draft Sam English. We discuss his career growing up in Burli...
The Back of the Bird Episode 122 - Bryan Cole
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Bryan Cole of the Georgia Swarm. We discuss his summer with the Mann Cup and WLBC championship, his career...
The Back of the Bird Episode 121 - WLBC With Mitch Belisle
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Mitch Belisle, a repeat guest and lead broadcaster of the WLBC tournament this week. We catch up about ever...
The Back of the Bird Episode 120 - Josh Byrne
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Josh Byrne. We discuss both his NLL titles, his MVP performance, his career growing up in New Westminster,...
The Back of the Bird Episode 119 - Season Four News Update
Today begins Season Four of the Back of the Bird. It's been a busy week of news, especially for Donny and the PCLC boys.
To get b...
The Back of the Bird 118 - Curt Malawsky
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Curt "Mouse" Malawsky. We discuss his legendary coaching and playing careers, his time now as a lacrosse da...
The Back of the Bird Episode 117 - Pauly is (once again) a Champion
This is a special episode of the Back of the Bird, as its the second ever in-person episode of the podcast. It's also important because it marks Paul'...
The Back of the Bird Episode 116 - Thomas Whitty
On today's episode of the Back of the Bird, the boys sit down with Thomas Whitty of the Rochester Knighthawks. We discuss his time in Junior, his retu...
The Back of the Bird Episode 115 - Mike Accursi
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Mike "no mercy" Accursi. We chat about some hilarious contract negotiations, tell some stories from another...
The Back of the Bird Episode 114 - Garrett Billings
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Garrett Billings, formerly of the Toronto Rock and other franchises. We talk about his career, but also spe...
The Back of the Bird Episode 113 - Jesse King
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Jesse King of the Calgary Roughnecks to discuss his time growing up in Victoria, his career at Ohio State,...
The Back of the Bird Episode 112 - Brayden Mayea
On today's episode, the boys sit down with High Point's Brayden Mayea. We discuss his recent game winning assist, his time playing box growing up, and...
The Back of the Bird Episode 111 - Jack Hannah
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Jack Hannah of the Vegas Desert Dogs and the Philly Waterdogs. We discuss his upbringing in lacrosse, his n...
The Back of the Bird Episode 110 - Riley Hutchcraft
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Riley Hutchcraft of the Rochester Knighthawks. We discuss his time in junior, discuss some goalie gear nuan...
The Back of the Bird Episode 109 - Bruce Codd
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Bruce Codd, assistant coach for the Toronto Rock. We discuss his time playing in the NLL, some hilarious Da...
The Back of the Bird Episode 108 - Zach Manns
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Zach Manns of the Saskatchewan Rush. We discuss his unique path through junior lacrosse, his awesome family...
The Back of the Bird Episode 107 - Kyle Waters
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Kyle Waters of the Rochester Knighthawks. We tell some hilarious stories about Kyle's time with Minto and s...
The Back of the Bird Episode 106 - Alex Simmons
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Alex Simmons of the Albany Firewolves. We discusss his career growing up in the St. Catharine's area, his t...
The Back of the Bird Episode 105 - Jon Torpey
On today's episode, the boys sit down with current High point University Head Coach Jon Torpey. We discuss his playing career, his time around the NLL...
The Back of the Bird Episode 104 - Connor Robinson
On today's show, the boys welcome repeat guest Connor Robinson of the Colorado Mammoth. We chat about their championship victory, and get his thoughts...
The Back of the Bird Episode 103 - Trevor Baptiste
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Trevor Baptiste of the San Diego Seals and New York Atlas. We discuss his introduction to the sport, his sw...
The Back of the Bird Episode 102 - Shawn Evans
On today's episode, the boys sit down with NLL legend, recently retired Shawn Evans. We discuss his Minto Cups, Mann Cups, and his long NLL career.
The Back of the Bird Episode 101 - Kyle Rubisch
On today's episode, the boys sit down with Kyle Rubisch of the San Diego Seals. We discuss his battles in Jr. A with Brampton, his early days in Bosto...