Lightning Talks
Welcome to Lightning Talks, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes with lifestack MK Lightning.
We're an Ice Hockey club based in Milton Keynes, and this is where you'll hear it all - game reviews breaking down the wins, the losses, and everything in between, plus the players themselves, introduced in their own words. We're bringing you closer to the club than ever before.
This is Lightning Talks. Let's get into it.
Episodes
16 episodes
Hull split weekend: White’s winner and the response ahead
A split weekend against Hull gives the hosts plenty to unpack: a 3–1 home win on Saturday followed by a 5–1 defeat away on Sunday. They revisit special teams, Jarred White’s winning goal, Hull’s pressure and the video-review debate, before roun...
lifestack: More Than a Name on the Shirt | Lightning Talks
lifestack co-founders Steven Bianchi and Claire Alvis join Tom Roberts to talk about the people and ideas behind Milton Keynes Lightning’s title partnership.Steven looks back on growing up with hockey in Guelph, his connection to Milton Key...
Carter Hamill: You Have Got to Earn It | Lightning Talks
Carter Hamill joins Chris and Harrison after another perfect four-point weekend keeps Milton Keynes Lightning unbeaten at the top of the NIHL National League.We look back at the emphatic 8–2 victory at Leeds Knights and the hard-fought ...
James Griffin: 12 Seasons, One Lightning Family
James Griffin joins Chris and Harrison following another four-point weekend that keeps Milton Keynes Lightning unbeaten and top of the NIHL National League.We look back at the 4–2 win against Romford Raiders and the 5–3 victory away at B...
Jordan Hedley: Lightning for Life
Jordan Headley joins Chris and Harrison following Milton Keynes Lightning’s perfect four-point opening league weekend.We look back at the 2–1 overtime win against Leeds Knights and the emphatic 6–1 victory away at Telford Tigers before s...
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Pre-Season Perfected: Peterborough Recap & Opening Weekend Preview | Lightning Talks
Pre-season is complete and now the real thing begins.Harrison Mills and Mike Walls return to look back on a perfect weekend against the Peterborough Phantoms, as MK Lightning completed pre-season with two victories over their closest riv...
Rostock Recap, Danny Weight Interview & Peterborough Preview | Lightning Talks
The 2026/27 season is underway, and there’s plenty to talk about after the MK Lightning’s opening pre-season weekend against the Rostock Piranhas.Harrison Mills and Mike Walls look back at both games against the German visitors, from Sat...
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Lightning Talks | The Milton Keynes Lightning Preview
Hockey is back - and so is Lightning Talks for the 2026/27 season.Mike and Harrison take an in-depth look through the Milton Keynes Lightning roster ahead of the opening pre-season weekend, discussing the returning players, new arrivals ...
Episode 8: The Reunion - Stewy and Seany
Sean Norris and Liam Stewart join the Lightning Talks podcast for a candid conversation ahead of the new season. The fan favourites discuss their off-season preparations, Stewy's return to Milton Keynes for one last dance, and the excitement of...
Jake Hayward & David Thomson | Ready for the New Season | Lightning Talks
Two of the newest additions to the Milton Keynes Lightning join Harrison and Mike on Lightning Talks ahead of the 2026/27 season.Jake Hayward discusses returning to British hockey after four years in North America, his experiences with G...
Archie Salisbury & Ed Knaggs Preview the 2026/27 Season
Archie Salisbury and Ed Knaggs join Chris and Harrison for the latest episode of Lightning Talks as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season.The pair discuss their paths to Milton Keynes, the lessons they've learned throughout...
Lightning Talks Episode 5: Meet the New Imports – Jarred White & Jared Whale
Chris "Dicko" Dickens and Harrison Mills catch up with new MK Lightning imports Jarred White (forward) and Jared Whale (goaltender), former teammates at Alaska Anchorage. The pair reflect on their NCAA careers — White recalling a f...
The Northern Irish Takeover
Lightning Talks: The Northern Irish TakeoverThis week, Pimmy and Harrison are joined by the Northern Irish contingent – Mac Stewart, Kell Beattie, Carter Hamill and Cam Hamill.The four best friends chat about growing up tog...
Episode 3: Chris Dickens and Harrison Mills Talk to Archie Hazeldine and Bradey Johnson
This week, Dicko and Harrison Mills sit down with two of Lightning's freshest signings — Bradey Johnson and Archie Hazeldine — ahead of their first season pulling on the MK jersey.From off-season training grounds to the paths that brough...
Episode 2: Aaron Viles talks to Head Coach Pete Russell and Director Tom Roberts
Lightning Talks: Episode 2 Building the RosterAaron Viles sits down with Head Coach and Director of Hockey Pete Russell and Club Director Tom Roberts to lift the lid on the MK Lightning off-season.From recruitm...
Episode 1: Chris Dickens talks to Pete Russell, Head Coach and Director of Hockey MK Lightning
The debut episode of Lightning Talks, MK Lightning's new podcast, sees host Chris "Dicko" Dickens sit down with newly appointed Head Coach and Director of Hockey, Pete Russell.Russell previously coached the Lightning from 2015-2...
