Talkin’ Balls

Talkin' Balls - Episode 27

NFL Season Preview! Mike is joined by special guests, The Swami (Simon Hand) and The Chairman (Declan Delaney) and they discuss their predictions for the upcoming 2024-25 NFL Season. The boys select their Conference Champions and then focus on their Super Bowl prognostications, which centre 'chiefly' around the current champs, whilst Mike pushes his chips towards Motown. Let's GOOOOOOO!!!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 26

Baseball History Lesson! In this two part special Mike is joined by guest, Todd Kay, to discuss the most iconic Homeruns in Baseball History. And, in the second segment, Mike and Todd conduct a Draft of the Greatest Players in baseball history. So, have a listen and learn something! (How did I leave Stan Musial off my team?!?!?)

Talkin' Balls - Episode 25

The Silver Jubilee Episode (#25) features nothing but Diamonds!!! Mike welcomes special guest, Declan Brennan and they discuss Major League Baseball Awards and who should win the MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards. The two also talk about each of the Divisional races and what teams will make the MLB playoffs!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 24

Tangent Land! Mike is joined by Producer Extraordinaire, Eoin O'Conner, and they discuss the Mens Olympic Basketball Tournament, Steph, KD, Lebron, Devin Booker, the Warriors and Steve Kerr! THEN, they talk about the Womens Olympic Basketball Tournament, Caitlin, World Basketball and LA28. The boys finish off an action-packed Podcast with an update on the NFL IPP and how Irishman Charlie Smyth is doing, as well as a quick look at MLB's hottest Division, the NL West. GO PADS!!!

Talkin' Balls - Episode 23

Olympic Basketball!!! In episode 23, Mike talks Olympic Basketball with special guests Todd Kay and Declan Brennan and why the depth and togetherness of the USA should see them flying home with Gold around their necks. (Yes, the Joker is awesome but one against 12 just ain't gonna cut it for the Serbians.) The lads also discuss how playing for one's country makes some players become superhuman superstars - we're looking at you Denis Schoeder. Let's GOOOOO!

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!