Talkin’ Balls

Talkin' Balls - Episode 22

BASEBALL BONANZA!!! Mike talks about Ireland's hosting of the 2024 European Baseball Championship Qualifiers and how Irish Baseball and its youth development programme are on the rise! Mike also breaks down the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline and who were the winners and loooooosers! Go PADS!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 21

Olympic Fever! Mike is joined by Todd Kay and Declan Brennan to break down the Mens Olympic Basketball Tournament and discuss the teams and key players in what should be an extremely interesting and exciting battle for Gold! The lads also talk about Olympic Rugby 7s and what chance Ireland have at winning it all! And don't forget, Ireland host the European Baseball Championship Qualifiers in Ashbourne's International Baseball Centre from July 25-28. COYBIG!!!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 20

Irish Baseball and Irish Rugby! Mike talks with Sean Mitchell and Jimmy Pita about the upcoming Ashbourne International Baseball Tournament and Ireland's hosting of the European Baseball Championship Qualifiers taking place in Ireland from July 25-28. Mike then gets the Big Boys - Declan Delaney and Joe Sargent - to discuss Ireland's successful Rugby Test Series with South Africa and why the future is bright for the Boys in Green! We even talk a bit of fashion...

Talkin' Balls - Episode 19

HOOOOPS, Baseball and Euro 2024! Mike is joined by special guests Eoin O'Connor and Todd Kay to talk about the NBA Draft and the myriad moves taking place during the free agent season. Are Warriors fans finally going to admit that it's over? The lads also discuss the WNBA All-Star team to take on the mighty US Womens Olympic team and why this is the kind of bright initiative that they need to keep the Caitln Carousel rolling. We finish up with a bit of baseball chat and finally talk about the 2024 European Football Championships in Germany as it enters the Quarter-Final stage. Auf gehts Deutschland!!!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 18

I'M BACK!!! In this episode, Mike returns from his holidays to talk NBA Championships, the WNBA, what being a teammate is really all about and why we need to appreciate athletes instead of running them down. LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 17

The SWAMI is back!!! Mike is joined by Simon Hand to discuss the NFL Draft and whether the Bears have finally got the Quarterback they've wanted for 30 years! We also discuss the other top picks in the Draft and whether the Atlanta Falcons got it all wrong or does the rest of the world just have 'Penix Envy'! Mike also recaps the NBA Playoffs and gives his take on why it's time for Joel Embiid to be a lot more like his team mate Tyrese Maxey - the REAL superstar of the Sixers.

Talkin' Balls - Episode 16

Ménage à trois, baby! In Episode Sweet 16, Mike welcomes Eoin O'Connor and Todd Kay for a threeway and to also talk NBA Playoffs and the end of an era for the the Warriors. Are the Lakers done? Can Embiid fight his way past the Knicks? Is Giannis going to make it back from injury to save the Bucks? Are the Clippers taking us for fools again, again, again...? It's all NBA Action - it's Talkin' Balls!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 15

The Slugger, his Interpreter, the Gambler and the Feds. Mike flies solo and gives his take on the Shohei Ohtani Gambling saga and why he believes there are still loads of questions to answer, regardless of the FBI Report. Mike explains why he thinks this year's Masters was painful viewing, whilst pining for the days of Seve and Bubba! He also asks the question, 'Why can't some sports people just shut their mouths?' PS - Caitlin ROCKS!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 14

The Irish are taking over the NFL and the Masters - we hope! The Warriors are making a run and Womens basketball is on the rise! Mike is joined by Eoin O'Connor and they talk about the NFL's International Player Pathway Program and how the Irish kickers faired at the NFL combine. We discuss the NBA Playoff picture with one weekend to go in the NBA's regular season and also preview the Masters Golf Tournament and what chances the Irish contingent have of donning the Green Jacket. They finish up by discussing the NCAA Basketball Tournament and how the WNBA has a golden opportunity to really make women's basketball relevant and successful through the magic of Caitlin Clark.

Talkin' Balls - Episode 13

It's FANTANGENT!!! In Episode 13, Mike is joined by LA transplant and Boston resident, Todd Kay, and they talk about the Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots and anything that is remotely - or not - linked to those sporting organisations. We also discuss why Nicola Jokic is the Best Player in the World and why the NBA title goes through the Mile High City. And, we talk why it's Win or get sacked for Dave Roberts and the Dodgers and what Major League Baseball needs to do to survive in the future.