🚨 Emergency Episode: A Deep Dive on the NLL CBA 🚨

This week, Neil Barrett and Brandon Hooten hit record for an emergency episode of The Run Out with guest Dawson J. Nielsen, one of the main people keeping fans informed about the NLL’s ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations. With the season hanging in the balance, we break down what’s really happening behind closed doors. The sticking points, the progress, and what it all means for players, teams, and the future of box lacrosse.

From the potential shift to a 30-game season and the financial pressure on certain franchises, to the cultural weight of the Mann Cup and the long-term impact of lacrosse’s return to the 2028 Olympics, this episode covers every angle. We also talk about the possibility of an all-Canadian league, the business realities of running pro teams, and how player movement could change the landscape of the NLL.

It’s one of our most in-depth conversations yet. Part analysis, part storytelling, and all passion for the game. If you care about the direction of professional lacrosse, this is the one you don’t want to miss.

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This isn’t just a book about lacrosse; it’s a book about America.

This week, Neil sits down with author SL Price to talk about his new book, "The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse". Price digs into the contradictions of lacrosse, from its Indigenous roots and the Haudenosaunee fight for recognition to the sport’s messy culture and its push onto the Olympic stage.

The Run Out is a lacrosse podcast with sharp takes, real talk, and full coverage of the game.

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The CBA is messy, the future is unclear, and we’re making it up as we go.

Neil and Brandon break down the latest on the NLL CBA talks before diving into some WAY too early 2026 predictions for the PLL and WLL. From MVP chatter to championship picks, player contracts, and injury concerns, nothing is off the table. The guys also step into the role of “Lacrosse Czar” for a day, debating rule changes, the two-point line in college, and how to restructure the lacrosse calendar to grow the game.

The Run Out is a lacrosse podcast with sharp takes, real talk, and full coverage of the game.

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Email: runoutpod@gmail.com

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