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The Mick Lav Podcast
by Michael Lavery
The Mick Lav Podcast is hosted and produced by Sports Journalism Student Michael Lavery. It covers a wide range of topics from personal anecdotes, Q&A's with listeners, sports and interviews with guests!
Episodes
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Episode #54 - F1 2023 Season Preview
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 by The Mick Lav Podcast's resident F1 expert - Morgan Short. Morgan, an experienced driver...
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Episode #53 - The Netflix Way
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 viewership of each sport? I also take a look ahead to this weeks sport and the all important league cup...
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Episode #52 - Fantastic February!
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 the sport isn't too bad either! A great month of sport is ahead of us and we cover some of what to...
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Episode #51 - GOATS, DARTS & REPLAYS - A Sporting Month in Review
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 GAA competent enough to run their own organisation? All that and more in this episode, enjoy!
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Episode #50 - Saudi's Shock the World! (PLUS: CR7, F1 + More...)
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 potentially selling the club, F1 Roundup and also talk about the new Netflix Golf Series coming in the new...
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Episode #49 - Superstar Cry Babies
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 full following their antics over the weekend and will now have to deal with the consequences of their...
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Episode #48 - Who wins the World Cup?
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 make our group predictions, golden boot choices and eventual winners. I also am appalled to discover…
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Episode #47 - Sports Round Up Ft. Worse Voice Crack Ever
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 does also include one of the weirdest voice cracks/squeaks I have ever experienced lol. Enjoy!
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Episode #46 - A Summer of Sporting Madness
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.
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Episode #44 - The BEST WWE Entrance Theme Songs
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! DISCLAIMER - I do not own any of the songs played in this podcast. They are used solely for the purpose of entertainment and…
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Episode #42 - Watching my OLD YOUTUBE videos!
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 was absolutely hilarious! Terribly low quality videos and one hilariously bad prank call. Enjoy!
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Episode #41 - What's the BEST hangover cure?
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 discuss the best cures and ways to get rid of "the fear".. enjoy!
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Episode #40 - 40 things to try before turning 40
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 coincidentally almost 40 minutes long, talks about some of the things people would love to see and do before...
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Episode #39 - What would you do if you won the Lotto?
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! What would you do??
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Episode #38 - An Interview with Chris Medland, F1 Journalist and Broadcaster
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 career and how he got to where he is today. We discuss the recent 2021 F1 season and Chris gives a look...
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Episode #37 - The Best Chants & Atmospheres in Sport
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 podcast is covering the best songs or chants in sports and examples of some of the best atmospheres in…
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Episode #36 - Impromptu "Car-cast" 🚗
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 over the past couple of months... it may be rough round the edges but it's good craic nonetheless,...
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Episode #35 - 2021 Sporting Highlights... w/ Adam Casey
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 about our respective teams and their progress ( Or lack thereof from a Man U POV) and go over some of…
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Episode #34 - Common Room Chatter
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 format of the podcast this is a rather hectic episode and was more of a roundtable conversation! During…
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Episode #33 - Talkin' Sh*te on a Friday Night
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 episode consists of a lot of sports talk, sh*te talk and reminiscing on stories from when we were young. Hope...
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Episode #32 - London is the greatest City on Earth
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 covering and watching the NFL and also celebrating my Dad's 50th Birthday. And saying as I haven't...
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Episode #31 - Pints, Shtick & Craic... w/ The Guinness Guru
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 for pints, the crazy drinking antics over lockdown and plenty more - Hope you enjoy!
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Episode #30 - The Best National Anthem Performances
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 list five occasions and cover six Anthems and discuss the meaning of Anthems and why people and…
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Episode #29 - Football Fever - A Euro 2020/21 Preview... w/ Callum Doyle
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 biggest summer songs, we preview the tournament and pick our eventual winners all while having a…
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Episode #28 - The Premier League Season Review... w/ Adam Casey
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 Casey, a passionate West Ham Fan and one half of the ASAP Podcast. We discuss the title contenders,...
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Episode #27 - The Sounds of Hollywood - The Best Movie Soundtracks
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 some heavy listening all for good measure. This was great craic! *DISCLAIMER* I do not own any of the…
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Episode #26 - The Røde Rambles... w/ Ciaran Lavery
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 which turned out to be a lot of fun! Can't wait to have more guests on in the future moving forward!…
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Episode #25 - The European Super League - Debrief
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 qualify on the basis of the previous season's merit. A decision which will shake the footballing world to…
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Episode #24 - The Big Debate - Scholes, Gerrard or Lampard?
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 points across and argue who they felt was the better player. It feels like we may never truly arrive at…
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Episode #23 - F1 2021 Season Preview
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 but just incase you came here expecting a wealth of knowledge, then I'm sorry to disappoint! In this...
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Episode #22 - The Sunnyside Two... w/Adam Shanks
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 formidable partnership in that time. We recall stories of the highs and the lows of our time playing...
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Episode #21 - Life as a Professional Footballer ...w/ Shayne Lavery
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 Lisburn League football to leading the line for the biggest club in the Irish League. Covering a range of...
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Episode #20 - Stories of Comedy and Podcasting... w/Conor Keys
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 success of the D&Y Podcast and his career in comedy - We also sneak in a brief chat about sports and…
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Episode #19 - The Unpopular Opinions Episode
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 my three guests for this Episode: Michael, Ryan & Aodhan - we had a lot of fun debating and going back and...
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Episode #18 - The Perfect Superbowl Guide for Beginners
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 game, enjoy!
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Episode #17 - Mates Rate... w/ Emmet Lavery
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". Instagram - @themicklavpodcast // @emmetlavery12 Twitter - @Michaellavery98 // @emmetlavery
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Episode #16 - New Year, What Me?
We made it to 2021! What does the future hold and what was the highlights of the year gone by?
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Episode #15 - A Siblings Rivalry... w/The Lavery Brother's
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!
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Episode #13 - Mates Rate... w/ Callum 'Doot' Doyle
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! In this episode myself and Callum sample some random beers that we hadn't tried before! Instagram -...
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Episode #12 - First Semester Recap & Who is the GOAT in each Sport?
A recap of the first semester of university life followed by a conversation about the Greatest Of All Time in a handful of sport.
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Episode #11 - Lads, Relax!
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 hypocritical but I just needed to vent! Twitter - @Michaellavery98 Instagram - themicklavpodcast YouTube -...
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Episode #10 - Sports Biggest Injustices
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 is. So that leads to the question... what are the biggest injustices that have happened in sport? Well…
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Episode #9 - The Role of Women in Sports, East Belfast GAA & More w/ Niamh Campbell
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 nightclub and the antics that go along with it and much more! Follow Niamh and her Boyfriend's Podcast...
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Episode #8 - The World's Greatest Sporting Arenas
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 interaction, I simply cannot thank you all enough! Don't forget you can now WATCH The Mick Lav Podcast...
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Episode #7 - Living the Uni Life! - Talking Uni, Sports & More!
Episode #7 is quite the mixed bag! It covers Michael's first week away from home at University and also the odd sports topic! The Podcast is now available in video form on YouTube! Follow this link: https://youtube.com/channel/UCSIaV3MevtcGUBeDY1qVWTA
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Episode #6 - Premier League Season Preview & Predictions
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.
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Episode #5 - The Best Commentary Moments... EVER!
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 do not own the commentator clips played in this episode, All audio remains the property of their...
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Episode #4 - The First Guest! - Curtis McCosh, Cool FM.
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 the office! Be sure to follow him on Instagram @curtismccosh and follow Michael @michaellavery98
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Episode #3 - Who has the best name in all of Sports?
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 also interested in taking on a sponsor. If you would like to get involved please listen to the first...
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Episode #2 - Top 5 Sports Theme Songs
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 inspirations for me starting the podcast. Please follow me on social media! Twitter & Instagram...
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The Mick Lav Podcast is hosted and produced by Sports Journalism Student Michael Lavery. It covers a wide range of topics from personal anecdotes, Q&A's with listeners, sports and interviews with guests!
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