Podcasts by The Mick Lav Podcast

Episode #54 - F1 2023 Season Preview from 2023-03-02T20:00:40

Formula 1 is BACK! The 20 quickest drivers on earth get ready to embark on an eight-month long globetrotting championship - and as always we're here to preview the year ahead. I'm joined in this...

Episode #53 - The Netflix Way from 2023-02-23T09:00:53

With the growing success of sports docu-series, I take a look at Netflix's formula and how their shows have become so successful. What makes them so watchable and how does that translate to view...

Episode #52 - Fantastic February! from 2023-02-04T10:00:04

Are you also glad that January is finally over? What a long and hideous month. But finally, February is upon us! The time of year where we stretch our legs, get a little bit more adventurous and...

Episode #51 - GOATS, DARTS & REPLAYS - A Sporting Month in Review from 2023-01-28T11:27:05

Hello! For the first episode of 2023 we recap on the first month of sporting action, as well as looking at some stuff that happened just before the new year. Is the GOAT debate finished? Are the...

Episode #50 - Saudi's Shock the World! (PLUS: CR7, F1 + More...) from 2022-11-23T08:30:02

Hello! Hope you're enjoying the World Cup - This weeks episode is another mixed bag. I discuss the shocking Saudi Arabian victory over Argentina, CR7's departure from MUFC and the Glazers potent...

Episode #49 - Superstar Cry Babies from 2022-11-15T08:30:05

In a weekend filled with sporting drama - the two main headlines are about two huge sports stars being cry babies! Cristiano Ronaldo and Max Verstappen have both let themselves down a bucket ful...

Episode #48 - Who wins the World Cup? from 2022-11-03T21:45:19

Delighted to be joined on this episode by my friends Matt, Aidan and Sam. We enjoy a lengthy discussion about the upcoming World Cup with some honest opinions shared on the England Squad. We mak...

Episode #47 - Sports Round Up Ft. Worse Voice Crack Ever from 2022-10-17T06:50:16

This episode was recorded on Saturday night and is essentially a conversation about the weekends sports events until that point - with a brief look ahead to the world cup in a months time. It do...

Episode #46 - A Summer of Sporting Madness from 2022-09-09T17:41:43

Well... it's been a while! After 4 months away from the mic I've recorded this episode to try and sum up the summer of sport and share some opinions! Hope you enjoy.

Episode #45 - The Songs of Sport from 2022-05-05T18:55:50

Music can remind us of a lot of things - and Sports is definitely one of them. Whether its from an event or a movie, these songs are some of the best in the world of sport! 

Episode #44 - The BEST WWE Entrance Theme Songs from 2022-04-02T20:09:05

For the weekend that's in it! Wrestlemania 38 is this weekend and so it inspired me to revisit the nostalgia of childhood and play the best WWE Entrance Theme Songs. Enjoy! 

Episode #43 - St. Patrick's Day Special! from 2022-03-13T09:00

This episode of the podcast is the St. Patrick Day Special! An hour and a half of great tunes, stories and a few questionable facts about Ireland! You can follow the podcast on Instagram @themic...

Episode #42 - Watching my OLD YOUTUBE videos! from 2022-03-08T08:00

I recently dug up my old YouTube videos... Spoiler Alert they were terrible. Rather than just burying them quietly and saying nothing, I thought why not create a podcast reacting to them - and it w...

Episode #41 - What's the BEST hangover cure? from 2022-03-01T16:58:23

Long weekend? Couple of beers too many? It's never great when you wake up on a Sunday and feel like death - and we all have our own ways of dealing with our hangovers...so, in this episode we di...

Episode #40 - 40 things to try before turning 40 from 2022-02-21T22:00:42

In light of it being the 40th episode of The Mick Lav Podcast - I thought I would use this opportunity to read someone's bucket list whilst adding in my own ideas! This episode, which is coincid...

Episode #39 - What would you do if you won the Lotto? from 2022-02-15T07:00

Hello! This episode is a short half hour ramble where I recap my weekend in Edinburgh, give off about being alone on Valentine's day and ponder what I would do if I won this weeks Euro-millions!...

Episode #38 - An Interview with Chris Medland, F1 Journalist and Broadcaster from 2022-02-09T19:00

In this episode I am delighted to be joined by Chris Medland. Chris is an excellent journalist and broadcaster covering F1 for a range of publications. Throughout the episode we chat about his c...

Episode #37 - The Best Chants & Atmospheres in Sport from 2022-02-04T18:22:49

Ever get a really catchy sports chant stuck in your head? Or always sing the lyrics to your favourite song differently because it's used as a sports chant? Well, I do! And this episode of the po...

Episode #36 - Impromptu "Car-cast" 🚗 from 2022-01-24T14:25:06

A rather spontaneous episode of the podcast where I found myself with a bit of spare time in the car while I was waiting. Chatting about the weekend's sport and ranting about my social media detox ...

Episode #35 - 2021 Sporting Highlights... w/ Adam Casey from 2022-01-15T10:00

Starting 2022 off with an episode all about... 2021. First episode of the new year is the sporting highlights of the last year from myself and Adam Casey, one half of the ASAP Podcast. We chat a...

Episode #34 - Common Room Chatter from 2021-11-27T20:04:47

Live from the Nunnery Court Common Room! In this episode I welcome my friends from Uni onto the podcast for a chat whilst watching some football and having a few drinks. Compared to the usual fo...

Episode #33 - Talkin' Sh*te on a Friday Night from 2021-11-19T22:53:44

In this episode I am joined by my long time neighbour and one of my best friends, Blake Austin. Both living in Derby, we discuss University life and living away from home. The rest of the episod...

Episode #32 - London is the greatest City on Earth from 2021-10-13T19:00

Finally! After what seems like a lifetime without recording I finally got the finger out. I spent this past weekend in London for a couple of reasons and I absolutely love that city. I was there...

Episode #31 - Pints, Shtick & Craic... w/ The Guinness Guru from 2021-07-22T20:00

In this episode I'm joined by Daragh. AKA "The Guinness Guru". We chat about the Guru brand, how it started, how it's going and where he would like it to go. We also talk about the ideal setting...

Episode #30 - The Best National Anthem Performances from 2021-07-15T13:42:25

Inspired by the excellent renditions of National Anthems at the Euro 2020 tournament, I decided to compile a list of the best occasions on which an Anthem has been performed. In this episode I l...

Episode #29 - Football Fever - A Euro 2020/21 Preview... w/ Callum Doyle from 2021-06-11T10:32:59

It's finally here! The long awaited Euro 2020 tournament, which was postponed due to Covid begins today - in 2021! In this episode we look and listen to some of the sounds of the summer. Footballs ...

Episode #28 - The Premier League Season Review... w/ Adam Casey from 2021-06-07T20:57:32

Reviewing and returning to the predictions I made last August ahead of the 2020/21 Premier League Season (Including some shockers). In this episode I am delighted to have been joined by Adam Cas...

Episode #27 - The Sounds of Hollywood - The Best Movie Soundtracks from 2021-05-20T08:00

Ranging from Moana to Mamma Mia! This episode has got just about everything. The biggest and best soundtracks from the world of film all boiled down to less than an hour! Some sing-alongs and so...

Episode #26 - The Røde Rambles... w/ Ciaran Lavery from 2021-05-14T20:09:05

First episode using my new Rødecaster! Hopefully this will help with podcast quality and production moving forward.

In this episode I am joined by my brother Ciaran in an impromptu guest ...

Episode #25 - The European Super League - Debrief from 2021-04-19T07:00

So, the powers that be have announced the formation of a brand new European Super League which will permanently include 15 of Europe's most elite football teams with 5 spaces for others to quali...

Episode #24 - The Big Debate - Scholes, Gerrard or Lampard? from 2021-04-02T13:12:51

One of footballs toughest debates; who was the best player between Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard? Well in this episode I enlisted the help of five different guests to put their ...

Episode #23 - F1 2021 Season Preview from 2021-03-27T13:18:10

Sticking with the trend of covering every and all sports - here is the Mick Lav Podcast version of a Formula 1 season preview! DISCLAIMER: WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! I think that goes without saying bu...

Episode #22 - The Sunnyside Two... w/Adam Shanks from 2021-03-23T17:34:07

This episode I am joined by my longtime friend and centre-back partner Adam Shanks. Myself and Shanksy go way back - having played football all over Mid-Ulster with each other and forming a form...

Episode #21 - Life as a Professional Footballer ...w/ Shayne Lavery from 2021-03-08T10:00

Hi Folks! In this episode I am joined by Shayne Lavery. Shayne is a footballer for Linfield and Northern Ireland. We know each other from school and in this episode we recap his journey from Lis...

Episode #20 - Stories of Comedy and Podcasting... w/Conor Keys from 2021-03-03T14:42:50

This episode I was joined by one half of the Deckchair & Yumz and Best of the Best Podcasts - Conor Keys. Conor is a Tyrone native who is a stand-up comedian and podcaster. We talk about the...

Episode #19 - The Unpopular Opinions Episode from 2021-02-25T06:00

This episode was so much fun! Discussing (And sometimes scoffing at) people's unpopular opinions! Everything from TV & Film to Food and Sports gets talked about. I'm also super thankful to m...

Episode #18 - The Perfect Superbowl Guide for Beginners from 2021-02-06T19:00

Want to watch the big game? Not sure of the rules or what's going on? Give this a quick listen and hopefully it all becomes a bit clearer for you! Wherever or however you choose to watch the gam...

Episode #17 - Mates Rate... w/ Emmet Lavery from 2021-01-19T18:24:32

In this episode I am joined by my good pal Emmet to discuss sports and our youth for the latest instalment of Mates Rate. We also devise the perfect plan for a "Covid Witchdoctor". 

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Episode #16 - New Year, What Me? from 2021-01-04T22:23

We made it to 2021! What does the future hold and what was the highlights of the year gone by?

Episode #15 - A Siblings Rivalry... w/The Lavery Brother's from 2020-12-29T17:12:42

In this episode I'm joined by my two younger brothers Ciaran and Connor. We enjoy a few drinks , tell a few stories and answer some questions!

Episode #14 - The Definitive List of All Things Christmas! w/ Aisling O'Neill from 2020-12-23T06:00

THE CHRISTMAS EPISODE! 

Christmas is definitely my favourite time of year, I love the food, drink and everything else in between! Luckily, my girlfriend shares these feelings with me...

Episode #13 - Mates Rate... w/ Callum 'Doot' Doyle from 2020-12-08T22:59:11

The first in-person guest! Recorded an episode with my long time best mate for the first episode of "Mates Rate" - A series I hope to continue by getting more people on to review random things! ...

Episode #12 - First Semester Recap & Who is the GOAT in each Sport? from 2020-11-27T19:33:12

A recap of the first semester of university life followed by a conversation about the Greatest Of All Time in a handful of sport.

Episode #11 - Lads, Relax! from 2020-11-18T20:46:10

Too many people are finding themselves wound up for the silliest of reasons - many of which I left out of this brief rant! I think this helped get the frustration off my chest? Yes, it seems hyp...

Episode #10 - Sports Biggest Injustices from 2020-11-07T19:05:32

Following on the back of one of the most controversial and contentious US Elections of all-time, many people had their eyes opened to just how unjust the American system for voting a president i...

Episode #9 - The Role of Women in Sports, East Belfast GAA & More w/ Niamh Campbell from 2020-10-14T16:51:08

Had a really great time chatting with Niamh Campbell about her amateur boxing career, her work as a journalist and the creation of East Belfast GAA over the summer! We also rambled about Kelly's...

Episode #8 - The World's Greatest Sporting Arenas from 2020-10-07T07:00

A countdown and conversation about the greatest sporting venues in the world. I provide my own top ten list then read out all of the suggestions from listeners. This episode had LOTS of listener...

Episode #7 - Living the Uni Life! - Talking Uni, Sports & More! from 2020-10-02T07:00

Episode #7 is quite the mixed bag! It covers Michael's first week away from home at University and also the odd sports topic! 

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Episode #6 - Premier League Season Preview & Predictions from 2020-09-07T12:44:54

The 2020/21 Premier League Season is just around the corner! In this episode, Michael gives out his predictions and also reads the comments from listeners who got involved.

Episode #5 - The Best Commentary Moments... EVER! from 2020-08-12T07:30

Discussing and listening to the best commentator moments of all time! There really are some good ones in here! Get in contact with Michael on Twitter and Instagram @michaellavery98*DISCLAIMER* - I ...

Episode #4 - The First Guest! - Curtis McCosh, Cool FM. from 2020-07-31T09:44:34

A milestone episode for the show! Michael is joined by Cool FM Radio Presenter, Curtis McCosh. They talk all things sport, about Curtis' career in radio and how he's the biggest Taylor Swift fan in...

Episode #3 - Who has the best name in all of Sports? from 2020-07-23T20:05:57

Episode #3 brings you another list! Ranking the best/funniest names in all of sports. Explicit Content Warning : Some of the names sound like swear words! Don't say you weren't warned!The show is a...

Episode #2 - Top 5 Sports Theme Songs from 2020-07-16T23:41:27

In Episode #2 of the Mick Lav Podcast, I rank my five favourite sports theme songs in the hope of starting a bit of a debate. At the beginning of the Pod I also list off a few people who have been ...

Episode #1 - The Pilot from 2020-07-12T23:45:34

Taking a leap of faith and trying this podcasting stuff! Episode #1 is a mixed bag of different topics. Covering mostly the lock-down and the plan for the pod in the future!