Talkin’ Balls

Talkin' Balls - Episode 37

The Swami Learns his lesson! Mike is joined by the Swami, Simon Hand, as they discuss the NFL Conference Championship games from 26 January. And, whilst the Commies are heading home, the Swami still likes Jayden Daniels and his chances of raising Washington to 'Super' heights in the future. The lads also talk about the Eagles / Chiefs Super Bowl Match-up and why Patrick is fitting his finger for a Threepeat Ring!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 36

NFL Conference Championship Chatter! Mike is joined by the Swami and the Chairman to discuss last weekend's NFL Divisional Playoff games and also select their Conference Champions. Is weather that much of a factor in an NFL Game? Are the refs being paid by the Chiefs? And, although Mahomes is still King, is Jayden Daniels the new Sheriff in town?

Talkin' Balls - Episode 35

NFL Season Recap & 'Super Wild Card' Playoff Predictions! Mike is joined by the Swami, Simon Hand, as they perform a post-mortem on their NFL preseason predictions they made way back in early September. *Spoiler Alert - The Swami Smoked it! The lads then talk about the upcoming 'Super Wild Card' Round of the playoffs whilst the Swami looks to recreate his prognosticating magic again! Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 34

Best Sporting Moments of 2024 - The Draft! Mike is joined by The Swami and TK to select their top sports moments from the past year. The lads cover myriad events from 2024 and even discuss the moments and people that had an impact on a much wider audience than just the sports world - did somebody say RAYGUN?!?

Talkin' Balls - Episode 33

NBA Update! Mike is joined by special guest and Producer Extraordinaire, Eoin O’Connor, as they discuss the NBA Cup, and how Giannis has resurrected the Bucks from the depths of despair. They also talk about recent trades (did someone mention the Warriors?) and moves that could be coming down the tracks (did someone mention Jimmy Buckets?) The lads finish it off by responding to Shaquille O’Neal’s belief that the NBA is unwatchable and put the brakes on any suggestion that the NBA is on a downhill slide. We actually fix all the NBA's problems!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 32

NBA Hoopla! Mike is joined by Producer Extraordinaire, Eoin O'Connor and Declan Brennan and they talk all things NBA basketball including the debacle that is the Bucks, the undefeated Cavs, Giannis joining the Warriors and the dumpster fire in Philly. They also discuss Jokic Magic, the future of the Grizzlies and is Chet better than Wemby? Let's GOOOOO!!!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 31

NFL Midseason surprises and a Rugby Autumn International Preview! Mike is joined on the podcast by the Swami, Simon Hand and The Chairman, Dec Delaney and they talk about what has surpised them from the first half of the NFL Season. The Swami just won't let got of his Chief's Threepeat Dream! The boys also discuss Ireland taking on some of the top Southern Hemisphere rugby nations as they begin their Autumn International Series against New Zealand on November 8th! Come on ye Boyz in Green!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 30

Baseball Bonanza! Mike is joined by special guest, Todd Kay, and they talk nothing but baseball! The lads discuss the passing of two icons of the game, Luis Tiant and Pete Rose, and their everlasting legacies - for better and for worse. We also talk about the NLCS and ALCS and the beauty of the game and what makes October the absolute best!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 29

Baseball Pennant Races and Self Policing! Mike is joined by special guest Todd Kay and they discuss self policing in baseball and why it's still an important part of the game. The lads also break down the MLB pennant races, predict who they think will make the playoffs, why the Orioles are no longer flying and the Tigers are roaring!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 28

NFL & MLB! Episode 28 welcomes special guest Dex Brennan to the show as he and Mike give their takes on Week 1 of the new NFL season. Dex fears for the Packers, is impressed by the 49ers and posits that, no matter how awful the quality of football the NFL peddles, fans will eat it up! The lads also talk about the remaining weeks of the Major League Baseball season and how the Mets are looking good to make it into the playoffs but will likely 'Metsy' it up on the season's final day.