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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 NIHL National and a preview of the Halloween home derby against Peterborough Phantoms and the trip to Sheffield Steeldogs.

Recorded on 26 October 2026. Results, standings and fixture discussion reflect the recording date.

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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 White’s winner
12:17 Sunday away
14:50 Video reviews
22:19 Hull pressure and lessons
28:36 League roundup
41:40 Swindon preview
48:45 Bristol preview
53:26 League fixtures
01:01:03 Closing

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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 of being the person every decision runs through, the “owner’s tax”, and why the partnership is about contributing to the club’s players, volunteers, supporters and wider community.

There is also more on the lifestack Business Club and The Owner’s Night Off, giving local business owners a chance to switch off and enjoy a night at the rink.
Plus, Harrison and Pimmy review Lightning’s 7–3 win over Sheffield Steeldogs and 3–2 shootout defeat in Romford, round up the NIHL National League and preview the home-and-away double-header against Hull Seahawks.