Former Sports Editor of the Ballymena Times Stephen Alexander is this weeks guest to reflect on the first big battle between this season's title favourites. Lusty's unlikely drive the catalyst for Larne's winning goal. Are Blue's set to spiral or can they bounce back in a big way against Cliftonville?

Elsewhere, an inspired Ben Kennedy keep Ballymena winning and Ports beat out Dungannon to go unbeaten in four games.

Recaps and previews a plenty on this week's episode.

Veteran Irish League writer and reporter Barry Flynn shares his views on all the latest happenings throughout the league.

What's gotten into Larne as they fail to win for a second weekend in a row. Glens are outwitted by former manager Rodney McAree. And Niall Currie also gets one over on a employer as Portadown snatch and grab three points as Taylor's Avenue.

We take a look at how the Championship is shaping up and preview all the big games coming up.

Joel Neill joins the pod to reflect on the greatest week in the history of Larne FC. An Irish League team is playing the league/group phase of a modern European Club Competition for the first time. Incredible scenes at Inver Park after a tense encounter with Lincoln Red Imps ends in victory thanks to a hattrick from Andy Ryan.

We recap the entire European journey - so far - and look ahead to what's in store between not and Christmas in the competition.

There was also great Irish League action to respond to as Portadown frustrate Linfield with a last minute draw and a wonder goal from Jordan Jenkins keeps Glentoran's season ticking along.

Journalist Mark McIntosh shares his view on a whirlwind weekend for David Healy and Linfield fans, after the much publicised approach by Scottish side Raith Rovers to snag the Blues manager. But the five time Irish League winning boss recommitted his future to the Belfast club. How did we get here? And what does it mean long term for Healy's future at Windsor Park?

Plus, Larne only a win away from history, can they thwart Lincoln Red Imps at Inver Park and progress to the Conference League proper?

Add in a round up of the latest games plus some transfer news and that's a one spicy meatball of a podcast.

Damian Mullan, Sports Editor of the Coleraine Chronicle, features on the pod to discuss an intriguing week of Irish League developments.

Larne cruise into Conference League play off round, but can they get the job done against opposition from Gibraltar?

With a Lee Bonis shaped hole in their team will the Inver Reds secure a replacement within the league?

Plus, morale boosting wins for Coleraine and Glentoran, while Reds and Blues lead the way with 2 wins from 2.

Matthew Brown from the Shout at the Oval podcast to look back at the opening weekend of the NIFL Premiership season.

We discuss Larne's chances of following up on their winning exploits in Europe and finish the task at Inver. Reflect on the success of Lee Bonis' Irish League career and review his chances of breaking into the Northern Ireland squad after his latest move. Plus we react to suggestions of the Irish League's top flight moving to only 10 teams.

Your ultimate guide for the upcoming season of top flight of Irish League football. Every club's prospects for the campaign ahead put under the microscope.

Ross Welsh and Joe McCallion from Around the Grounds NI join the pod to share their predictions, including where they think every team will finish.

TIMESTAMPS

Irish League in Europe Reaction - 00:02:20

Linfield - 00:17:02

Portadown - 00:29:35

Glentoran - 00:38:36

Dungannon Swifts - 00:45:10

Coleraine - 00:48:50

Cliftonville - 00:55:05

Carrick Rangers - 01:02:18

Ballymena United - 01:07:02

Larne - 01:13:37

Crusaders - 01:20:25

Glenavon - 01:28:28

Loughgall - 01:34:23

Weekend's Games Preview - 01:43:23

Matthew Brown from the Shout At The Oval podcast is our guest to go through all the latest news in the world of Irish League.

From the long awaited European draws, concerns over a majority of top flight teams failing to break even, price for games hitting £15 and all the recent Irish league transfers.