SM:FM - the mad half hour

A new internet radio show which I had the minimal possible input into the production of goes live tonight. Streaming from 9pm GMT, the good folks at Summer Madness, Ireland's largest Christian festival have produced a new magazine show, tentatively entitled The Mad Half Hour (though it's probably more like 45 with the songs included.) As well as streaming tonight and tomorrow night, the entire show sans tunes (copyright issues, obviously) will be available for download from the website as well. I haven't heard the assembled product yet, but it should be good whether you're local or not.

Click here to listen or download the podcast.

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do i play hockey? wellllllllll....

Hockey's back. The Belfast Giants kick off the new EIHL season this Saturday at home to the Cardiff Devils. It's all a bit exciting this year because with a new line-up from the players, backroom staff and even the ownership, many pundits (including the BBC's smallish coverage!) reckon this season could see the Giants back on top after a lacklustre showing last term.

Just as excitingly, Ronan, Dave et al (hopefully including me at some point this year, if I can wriggle my way back in) will this season be broadcasting the webcasts live and completely free from all the home games. To keep it free really depends on keeping the viewing figures up, so from saturday afternoon you can catch all the action from the webcast site. If only for Wayne Hardman's now legendary colour commentary alone (alongside the very capable Nigel Ringland), it'll be brilliant.

Even better, get your backside down for a great night's entertainment at the Odyssey - less than a tenner if you're a student. Check out the fixtures poster above. Also keep an eye on Sky Sports for live coverage of a few of the games throughout the season!