Hosts:
Sam Walter (executive producer, host and editor) John Lacombe – (executive producer, social media director), Erik Schousboe (executive producer, finance director)
Podcast Inauguration:
December, 2010
Bio:
Your weekly Northwestern Sports podcast – bringing visceral and statistical analysis since 2010. We tailgate under the Red Pirate Flag because the West Lot Pirates give no quarter, especially the fourth. The West Lot Pirates are the premier Northwestern athletics podcast. We are three die-hard NU fans who have known each other and attended games together for more than 25 years. We primarily cover Northwestern Football but have a great love for all things NU and cover Mens & Womens Basketball, Lacrosse, Softball, and other sports in-depth throughout the year.
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New Podcast Episodes
- 2026 Summer Previews: Michigan, Maryland, Purdue and Nebraska
by West Lot Pirates on July 15, 2026 at 2:49 amWelcome to the West Lot Pirates Season Premier where we begin to get ready for the 2026 College Football season! As always, we begin our previews by taking a quick look at all of the Big Ten teams NOT on Northwestern’s schedule this year. Tonight, we look at Michigan, Maryland, Purdue and Nebraska.
- Episode 643: National Championship and Dave Eanet
by West Lot Pirates on May 28, 2026 at 3:18 amWe have so much to cover in tonight’s episode. For starters, NU Lacrosse just won their 9th Championship under Kelly Amonte Hiller with a thrilling 14-11 victory over North Carolina in front of 8,500 fans mostly clad in purple. As if that wasn’t enough, Mr. Cat himself, Dave Eanet joins us as we approach the 20 year anniversary of the tragic passing of Randy Walker. We reminisce about the incredible 2000 squad that really changed the landscape of College Football.
- Episode 642: Final Four and a new President
by West Lot Pirates on May 20, 2026 at 1:53 amWith an OT win over a swarming Colorado squad, NU Lacrosse advances to yet another Final 4. This time however, we’re playing on our own field. Also, NU has a new President with the announcement that Mung Chiang will be taking the reins July 1st.
- Episode 641: Home Cookingby West Lot Pirates on May 14, 2026 at 2:19 am
Northwestern Lacrosse has the unique opportunity to potentially play every game of the NCAA tournament at Martin Stadium on the lakefront. With their huge win over James Madison, the Cats look to avenge their early season loss to Colorado in the Quarterfinals with the chance to go back to the Final 4 on the line Thursday afternoon.
- Episode 640: 4x Big Ten Champs and NFL Draft Recap
by West Lot Pirates on April 30, 2026 at 2:39 amLacrosse has now won 4 consecutive Big Ten Conference Tournament Championships to go along with their 4 consecutive Regular Season Championships with a tremendous OT win over Maryland. Now we wait to see what their path will look like as they attempt to make yet another deep run in the NCAA Tournament.