Mikey

Not yet. Kids have had me up the wall with their shit music over the school holidays.

It is on my to-do list though.

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A footballer using the word “sweetheart”?

Where Hugo, we all go! And some Charity/Community Shield musings New boy Hugo Ekitike dazzled on debut. Plus some words on the privilege of playing in the Community Shield on merit.

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Whatever it is blocked for me. I would presume you are talking of Mr O’Brien of LBC?

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Try to explain how I’m trying to combine three passions of mine into one thing.

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The boys just chatting about our summer so far.

No, I reckon I’d feel like PJ from Byker Grove when he got shot in the eyes at paintball.

“My eyes man. I canna see man”

I’d end up hitting my bollocks on a bollard or something.

Whisky is great isn’t it?

The bottle of Chilean red and the second half of season 3 of Slow Horses was a great accompaniment.

I’ll be the judge of that.

When I get round to it.

Ha!

Pylon has been my intro to them.

I shall be exploring their back catalogue in more detail. I’m surprised you’re a fan as they are a metal band.

Why have I never given Killing Joke a listen before?

I’ve always been an Ariel Narrow. Only because it is aligned with my own handwriting more than anything.

Watering Your Own Flower How a revolutionary dementia care model taught me everything I need to know about personal well-being.

Did some more writings.

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Diogo Jota – always our number twenty The last time we saw Diogo Jota at Anfield, he lifted the Premier League trophy above his head in front of the Kop – medal around his neck, Liver Bird upon his chest, national flag tucked into his wai...

Tried to find some words. Not sure if I found very good ones. Maybe there aren't any. 💔

Loss This one is about attachment, love and loss.

Wrote a thing on loss.

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Very kind words Pete.

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Still learning.

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The Milos Kerkez Podcast Podcast Episode · The Liverpool Way Podcast · 27/06/2025 · 44m

I’m a bit late to this one (as always to be fair)

Dave and Chris have lovely chat about our new boy and what it could mean for the great Andy Robertson.

Enjoyable as always.

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No worries mate. I’ve been wanting to do something around these two subjects for a long time. Needed another hobby seeing as the physical ones are getting harder.

Oh and a big shout out to @bychrissmith.bsky.social for the inspiration to actually do it and not just think about it.

Help To Change Hi, I’m Mikey — and this is Help To Change, where I’m sharing the music that’s helped shape me and the stories that continue to inspire me.

I’ve decided to make a proper Substack about linking Music and wellbeing and in particular my own challenges around mental health.

Will be free for a while I reckon.

Here’s my 1st go, which is an introduction. Any feedback and support is greatly appreciated.

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I don’t think I’ve heard him have a bad pod. I like all the lads (even Monty), but get the Wurtz giddiness when him and John G are on.

I’m just listening to this, I’m 22 minutes in and can’t help but appreciate Jules’ early “Peacocks” shout. You can hear the giddiness in the boys voices and I can 100% relate to that giddiness.

And a great description by Pete too.

Boss being a Red isn’t it?

6am on Monday is my favourite time of a Monday.

I’ve a lot of respect for him for his Bordeaux stint. Was playing for £1500 a month I believe.

Ha! Was watching an episode of ‘The Goldbergs with kids yesterday, and this very comparison was part of the episode (Go-Bot - Starscream, not the soldier)

One of my absolute all time favourites this tune. This and Rhiannon are in my Fleetwood Mac top 5.

Stevie is also the first woman I fell in “love” (and still do) with as a 4 year old (well Marina from Captain Scarlett was the first, but she’s a puppet and doesn’t really count)