{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Crease Monsters","title":"Bandits To Beat","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":387,"description":"Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I’m Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone’s buzzing about. \nIn this episode, we’re breaking down:\nWhy the Buffalo Bandits open the year as the team to beat — the culture, the core, and the clutch-time patterns that make it scary to play them in big moments.\nEarly must-watch matchups and what each side needs to do to land an opening-week statement.\nSchedule watch: where a contender can wobble (travel, back-to-backs, and trap spots).\nRoster radar: a quick look at tweaks that could flip fourth-quarter possession and momentum.\nGear spotlight: my current setup—what I’m running and why it helps me control passes, protect the rock, and shoot with confidence.\nIf you’re a player, a fan, or just love lacrosse talk, hit that follow button so you don’t miss what’s next. \nWho hands Buffalo their first L?\nWhich early matchup is the test?\n\nLet me know on Instagram or YouTube @CreaseMonsters — I’d love to hear your thoughts! ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/W7Nit4pkvqG6wfjXsDYzwPo8LSNuIqK79SEKgAlyClk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MGU4/ODAxZmJkMThjMTY5/NDZiM2ViZWQ0MzY0/ODFhNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}