Quint Kessenich: Featuring Matt Palumb
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.
Joshua Balcarcel: Redwoods and Marist Midfielder
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.
Anthony Kelly: Redwoods Head Coach
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.
Anish Shroff: ESPN Lacrosse Analyst
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: Cornell National Champion
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.