Synopsis
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Episodes
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Anish Shroff: ESPN Lacrosse Analyst
05/06/2025 Duration: 28minQuint Kessenich is joined by ESPN’s Anish Shroff on the latest episode of the Quintessential Podcast to break down the end of the college lacrosse season. From Cornell’s championship run to Richmond’s rise and plenty more in between, the two dive deep into the stories that shaped 2025.
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Brendan Staub: Cornell National Champion
29/05/2025 Duration: 29minBrendan Staub joins Quint Kessenich fresh off winning the national championship with Cornell. The veteran leader reflects on the emotions of the moment, what it meant to celebrate with his teammates, and the journey that led the Big Red to the top of the college lacrosse world. A conversation filled with pride, perspective, and a championship mindset.
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Paul Carcaterra and Dana Boyle: Championship Weekend Preview
20/05/2025 Duration: 49minToday’s episode of the Quintessential Podcast features Quint Kessenich, Paul Carcaterra, and Dana Boyle as they discuss the NCAA Quarterfinals and preview the upcoming Championship Weekend!
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Quint Kessenich: Quarterfinals Preview
16/05/2025 Duration: 01h13minToday’s episode of the Quintessential Podcast features Quint Kessenich discussing all of the NCAA Tournament First Round matchups while previewing the Quarterfinals.
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Road Trip: Paul Carcaterra & Chris Cotter
05/05/2025 Duration: 32minToday's episode of the Quintessential Podcast features Quint Kessenich, Paul Carcaterra and Chris Cotter on their drive from Cornell to Ithaca as they discuss the conference championship winners and preview NCAA Selection Sunday.
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Evan Washburn and Dave Ryan: Lacrosse Analyst
01/05/2025 Duration: 40minThis week on the Quintessential Podcast, Quint Kessenich is joined by Evan Washburn and Dave Ryan to break down the NCAA postseason picture. The crew puts a spotlight on the Big East and Patriot League, diving into key matchups, tournament implications, and who’s built for a deep run.
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Jon Basti: Sacred Heart Head Coach
25/04/2025 Duration: 38minSacred Heart Head Coach Jon Basti joins the podcast to talk everything about his 2025 squad while breaking down how the team has grown over the years.
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Quint Kessenich: Breaking Down NCAA Tournament Teams and RPI
18/04/2025 Duration: 39minQuint Kessenich is his own guest this week and takes a look at the collapse of Hopkins lacrosse and looks at teams making a push towards the NCAA Tournament.
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Ryan Goldstein: Sophomore Cornell Attackman
11/04/2025 Duration: 37minRyan Goldstein was a standout player in high school, but is really making his mark with the Cornell Big Red. He takes a moment to sit down with Quint Kessenich to talk about his junior with lacrosse and his time with Cornell.
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Gerry Byrne: Harvard Men's Lacrosse Head Coach
04/04/2025 Duration: 36minRecurring guest Gerry Byrne joins Quint Kessenich to talk in-depth about the 2025 Harvard men's lacrosse squad and what they need to do to keep winning
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Dominic Pietramala: North Carolina Star Attackman
28/03/2025 Duration: 31minSon of legendary coach Dave Pietramala, Dom joins the podcast to talk with Quint about the Carolina Tar Heels season and some of his training rituals.
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Max Sloat: Duke Lacrosse Midfielder
21/03/2025 Duration: 32minBlue Devil Max Sloat is currently building off his incredible 2024 season with Duke where he notched 27 points throughout 19 games. He joins Quint Kessenich on the podcast to discuss the current culture at Duke.
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Andrew Baxter: Fairfield Head Lacrosse Coach
13/03/2025 Duration: 33minAndrew Baxter is leading Fairfield to a breakout season with a 7-0 and is looking to make some noise in the CAA. Baxter sits down with Quint to discuss all the work it took to get the program to this point.
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Alex Marinier: Ohio State Attackman
08/03/2025 Duration: 32minThe legendary Quint Kessenich sits down with Ohio State senior Alex Marinier to cover everything happening in Columbus so far this year.
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Eric Spanos: Maryland Offensive Weapon
28/02/2025 Duration: 28minThe Maryland Terrapins have a culture of excellence, and Eric Spanos knows all about that. Spanos joins Quint Kessenich to talk about his journey to Maryland and the experience he has had with the Terps ever since.
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Coulter Mackesy: Princeton Lacrosse All-American
21/02/2025 Duration: 31minCoulter Mackesy sits down with Quint to talk about his upbringing, playing lacrosse at Brunswick, and his overall experience with the Princeton Tigers.
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Shawn Lyght: Notre Dame Defensive All-American
14/02/2025 Duration: 31minNotre Dame defensive All-American Shawn Lyght sits down with Quint to look ahead towards the 2025 season while discussing his journey as a Fighting Irish.
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Billy Dwan III: Syracuse All-American Defenseman
05/02/2025 Duration: 31minBilly Dwan III sits down with Quint and discusses what it means to play at Syracuse while discussing their high hopes for the year. Billy is a third Team USILA, Inside Lacrosse, and USA Lacrosse All-American. He also made the All-ACC Team and started at close defense in all 18 games of his sophomore campaign. Billy registered 18 caused turnovers in 2024, including five games with multiple caused turnovers.
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Casey Wilson: Denver Defensive Midfielder
31/01/2025 Duration: 34minQuint Kessenich chats with Denver’s senior defensive midfielder Casey Wilson about his standout collegiate career and impact on the Pioneers. A 2024 All-America selection and BIG EAST honoree, Wilson also reflects on his experience with Team Canada at the 2023 World Lacrosse Championships.
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Will Scudder: Lehigh Lacrosse Head Coach
29/01/2025 Duration: 35minQuint Kessenich sits down with Lehigh Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Will Scudder to break down the upcoming 2025 season and the challenges of coaching at the college level.