Dean Ager Entertainment

Mike will be having Dean Ager on the show in the next few weeks. Dean is an amazing singe/songwriter entertainer with a great future in front of him. Currently appearing in pubs, clubs, at weddings etc. HE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE and will if the Mike Mendoza Show has anything to do with it. If you see a poster advertising DEAN AGER, go and see his show and make up your own mind. Dean is a very laid back singer and at the same time he can bang out the big numbers.

Deans first CD is out now, all songs are written and performed by Dean. If you are into Swing then this CD is for you. Have a look at the website of Dean Ager.

Remote Control Ferraris

Several listeners asked Mike about his remote control cars. To give you an idea of the size of them see this pic. This is the Ferrari (boxed) and its not a child holding it. They are available now for just £100 plus p&p. For more details contact Mike at mikemtalksport@aol.com

Lost In Translation

Charlie Croker joined Mike on Monday morning to chat about his new book 'Lost In Translation'. This is a very funny book featuring hundreds of genuine examples gathered from around the globe of unintenional mistranslations into the english language. The book is well worth the read and will have you laughing!

Recycle with Freecycle

There has been much discussion over the past few weeks about re-cycling your rubbish. On Monday morning there was talk about a new website offerinmg ways of getting rid of your junk. Take a look at The Freecycle Network; we understand this covers the whole of the UK.

Janette Sewell Joins Mike

Janette Sewell joined Mike live in the studio on Sunday morning. Janette was a singer with Simply Red for several years then went on to form her own sucessful duo. Over the past 12 months she has been stopped for taking her clothes off in public in the Orpington area! Last week she appeared in court after yet again taking her clothes off, first on a bus then again in a hospital where she gave an impromptu concert totally naked!

Janette told Mike that the reason for all this is to bring to the attention of the public and authorities, the plight of the young people in Orpington who have no facilities for their leisure time, she said that drug dealing in the area is disgusting and should be stopped. At the end of the interview, Janette insisted in putting on her top for the photo with Mike. Sorry guys, but this aint a porno site you know!

Guinness World Records

Sunday morning Mike was joined by Craig Glenday, editor in chief of the Guiness Book Of Records. The 2007 book is now available and Craig is looking to 'Record Breakers' for 2008. If you are thinking of breaking any records, make contact with Craig for an information pack on how to do it. The 2007 edition is the best yet with exciting new categories including computer games high scores. The cover is fascinating and unique - including a hologram.

Tuc Tuc Transport

Mike had Dominic the founder of the first Tuc Tuc service in the UK on the show over the weekend. The Tuc Tuc's (pronounced took took) are currently running a bus type service in Brighton, next you will see them in London and them Birmingham. Several other major UK cities will get their own Tuk Tuk service over the next few years.

You Fear Mike Mendoza

Who is this guy who wants to be friends? Does he fear the mighty Mike?

Mini Mike hits Vegas

Mini Mike continues his amazing adventures through the USA and this time has ended up in Las Vegas!

Ungagged

Monday Morning was really busy with guests popping in and out, first up the multi talented trio in the form of Ungagged, Mark Allen, Richard Durrant & Tom Arnold are the core members of this amazing group whose musical genius goes back several years. It is a pleasure to listen to their first, hopefully first of many, CDs. They performed live in the studio a couple of numbers from their CD, 'Where The River Meets The Sea'. Find more information on Ungagged on their website.

Mike Read Visits

Mike Read joined BIG Mike live in the studio on Sunday morning together with David Courtney. Mike has an amazing new CD out, Words and Music - Sir John Betjeman and Mike Read. Mike has written the music to the words of Sir John Betjeman. This is a real value for money double CD with 30 tracks recorded by some of the biggest names in the music world including Cliff Richard, Leo Sayer, Don McLean, Justin Hayward, Alvin Stardust, Colin Blunstone, Marc Almond plus many more. Do not miss this superbly produced CD.

Misha Williams Visits

Knob Jockey David fell in love when 20 year old Misha Williams popped in to chat about her forthcoming CD and single that is being released on the 16th of the month. She is an award winning singer songwriter from Texas. Her Single is called 'She's Got It' and she certainly has, WOW see the pic, Mike is really happy to meet her.

Making A Killing

In September 2003, James Ashcroft, a former British Infantry Captain who served in West Belfast and Bosnia, landed in Iraq as a 'gun for hire'. It was the begining of an 18 month journey into chaos. Mike spoke with Clifford Thurlow, the ghost writer for James Ashcroft about his book 'Making A Killing'. The book explodes many myths about British Military life in this modern day and is an excellent read.

Mini Mike in Brisbane

Mini Mike was in Brisbane for his weekly chat about his 'continuing adventures'. Mike found himself at the 'wrong end' of the law when he parked up the worng way round in a bay on the Gold Coast... the case continues!

Alan Brazil's Book

Another great read is Alan Brazil's book 'There's an Awful Lot Of Bubbly In Brazil'. It tells Big Al's life virtually from day one, gives us an insight into a man who was a lot more than a great footballer. Alan even tells us about the ups and downs of his talkSPORT career. It's available now.

Hunter Davies Book

Hunter Davies is one of the best known and most respected sports journalists in the UK. He is also a successful and acclaimed biographer who gained the confidence of subjects as different as the Beatles, Paul Gascoine and Wayne Rooney. Hunter joined Mike on Monday morning to discuss his new book, which this time is all about HIM, Hunter Davies. and what an amazing life he has had, imagine going on holiday and Paul McCartney turns up at your Hotel Room to say hello and join you. Hunter's book is entitles The Beatles, Football and Me and is available now, it really is a damn good read.

Showbiz Guest Ben VP

Mike's showbiz guest on Monday morning was Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot (AKA Ben VP). Ben was the frontman of Curiousity Killed The Cat, one of the biggest UK bands of the late 80's. There former number one hit 'Name & Number' has been remixed and is available now. Ben is hoping the CD will have the same success Leo Sayer had with the remix of 'Thunder in My Heart'.

Super Juice For Kids

Michael van Straten has a new book out 'SUPER JUICE FOR KIDS'. It is just superb, amazing colours, perfect photography plus really easy recipes to follow. The book shows how your children can get 'the enormous health benefits of natures bounty from juices and juice-based drinks', so they'll be giving you a big A+.