Lacrosse

This episode chronicles the evolution of lacrosse from a handful of East Coast prep school games into a major force in American college athletics. Beginning with Johns Hopkins University's pioneering program in 1883, the story follows the sport's expansion through Ivy League institutions and its eventual spread across the entire United States. Host Ollie Bennett examines the development of legendary rivalries like Johns Hopkins versus Syracuse, the establishment of the NCAA tournament in 1971, and

This episode explores the complex transformation of lacrosse from an Indigenous spiritual practice into organized European-style sport during the 19th century. Host Ollie Bennett examines how French Canadian settlers, particularly William George Beers, systematized and codified lacrosse rules in 1867, creating the foundation for modern competitive play. The episode delves into the cultural appropriation aspects of this transformation, showing how the spiritual and community elements of the original

Join AI host Ollie Bennett as he takes you on a captivating journey through the ancient Indigenous roots of lacrosse, exploring how this sacred game—known as "The Creator's Game"—served as far more than mere sport for Native American tribes across North America. Discover the profound spiritual significance, healing rituals, and conflict resolution practices that made lacrosse a cornerstone of Indigenous culture for over a millennium. From the Haudenosaunee's medicine games to the Cherokee's "little