Anish Shroff: ESPN Lacrosse Analyst

On this episode of the Quintessential Podcast, Quint dives into all things PLL, college lacrosse, and the departure of Mike Murphy from UPenn. He also brings on Matt Palumb for a quick chat about the state of the rulebook.

California Redwoods rookie Joshua Balcarcel joins the Quintessential Podcast to talk about his journey from Marist to the pros and what it’s been like adjusting to life in the PLL.

California Redwoods Head Coach Anthony Kelly joins the Quintessential Podcast to talk about his journey from faceoff legend to head coach—and what’s next for the Redwoods in the PLL.

Quint 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.

Brendan 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.

Today’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!

Today’s episode of the Quintessential Podcast features Quint Kessenich discussing all of the NCAA Tournament First Round matchups while previewing the Quarterfinals.

Today'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.

This 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.

Sacred 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.