Lightning Talks

Send us Fan Mail Jordan Cownie joins Lightning Talks to discuss his return from injury, staying ready through six weeks out, the culture at MK Lightning and the team success he values above personal points. The hosts look back at Swindon and Peterborough, discuss David Thomson and Liam Stewart, and recognise the travelling support. They then round up the league and cup picture before previewing the Basingstoke double-header, including Mac Howlett’s form, players to watch and the goaltending ...

Send us Fan Mail Harry Gulliver joins Pimmy and Harrison on Lightning Talks to talk about life at Milton Keynes Lightning, the depth in this season’s squad and the fan chant that has people asking him to sell their cars — even though he does not sell cars. Harry also discusses his role on the power play, why he keeps coming back to MK, his dream Lightning power-play unit and the nerve-racking overtime penalty box moment from the playoff semifinal against Leeds. The hosts look back on a four...

Send us Fan Mail Milique Martelly joins Harrison Mills and Aaron Viles for a look at life on the MK Lightning blue line. He discusses building confidence, learning from Pete Russell, using speed to defend and his partnership with Archie Hazeldine, as well as the coaches and teammates who have shaped his game. The hosts review Lightning’s 12–1 victory over Bristol Pitbulls, including Carter Hamill’s hat-trick, and the 5–4 shootout defeat at Swindon Wildcats. There is also a roundup of the NIH...

Send us Fan Mail 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 rounding up the league and looking ahead to Swindon and Bristol. A hosts-only edition of Lightning Talks, recorded on 19 October 2026. PODCAST AUDIO CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:16 Welcome 01:33 Saturday review 07:16 Special teams 08:41 Jarred...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Keynes and a wedding day that included photos on a Zamboni. Claire shares her first experience of watching Lightning and explains why lifestack helps business owners build companies that give them their time back. They discuss the pressures o...