Episode 138: Trevor Baptiste, 2022 PLL MVP & Atlas LC FOGO
BEERS: The boys are back after a two-week hiatus! We've been traveling all across the country and can't wait to share the great beer we've had along the way. First up, Jake takes us to Baltimore, where the beer was abundant at Camden Yards. Duckpin Pale Ale, one of Baltimore's original craft beer selections, was one of the best beers of Jake's trip - perfect to slam a few back during an Orioles game (responsibly) and one of the most drinkable beers at MLB parks. Will takes us down to the eastern coast of Rhode Island, where Pivotal Brewing Company is making some headlines with their recent craft beers. "Hello My Name Is Pivotal" is the drink of choice, which is their flagship "opening day" IPA, standing bold at 8.4% with rave reviews across New England so far.
BUSINESS: ESPN and PENN made headlines over the past few weeks in a partnership that will change sports betting forever. Just a few years after acquiring Barstool Sports, $PENN has announced it's sold all stakes in Barstool back to its founder, Dave Portnoy, for a 50% share in any future sales. In return, ESPN has teamed up with PENN to launch ESPN Bet, a cutting-edge sports wagering platform to run across its verticals. What does this mean for both parties, and how does this blur the lines at ESPN with their journalism and their gambling content? Will ESPN be in the market to sell anytime soon even with this partnership, or did this deal with PENN put them back on the right track?
BALLS (32:09): Trevor Baptiste is not only one of the best face-off specialists of all-time, but he's also arguably the face of the Premier Lacrosse League. The reigning PLL MVP joins this week's show live from Seattle, where he and the Atlas Lacrosse Club are slated to take on Cannons LC this weekend. We discuss Trevor's upbringing and his intro into lacrosse, including idolizing lacrosse legend Kyle Harrison and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis. Trevor takes us through his national championship win at Denver in 2015, holding the NCAA record for face-off wins, and losing his face-off matchups against only two people all-time. Transitioning to Trevor's pro career, we discuss how the face-off position has changed in recent years, his unique style of play, and lessons learned from former Bryant head coach Mike Pressler.
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