

Tailenders
BBC Radio 5 Live
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White take an alternative (and sometimes musical) look at cricket...
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Mar 7, 2023 • 57min
It Didn’t Go Wellington
Jet-lagged Jimmy recaps NZ vs England Test match in Wellington, India v Australia, pre-Palladium nerves, Stat Bombs, Issy Wong from India, Greg's sports series idea, world rankings, and Mattchin's unique football 'career'

Feb 23, 2023 • 49min
The Greatest Bilateral Bowling Partnership Of All Time
All the reaction from England men’s record-breaking win in the first Test against NZ, plus the joy that is watching Stuart Broad bowl, why Ben Duckett is like Brian Lara and does Jimmy now like the pink ball?

Feb 14, 2023 • 56min
Sunday night, Monday morning
Some serious ‘Mellow Magic’ vibes as the Tailenders assemble across time zones to preview the first men's Test between England and NZ. Plus Mattchin is back with part two of ‘Bazball or Nothing’, an update on Jonny Bairstow and the ‘wrong trousers’ and which sport would Jimmy like to play if he wasn’t a cricketer?

Feb 10, 2023 • 1h 9min
Rattle Your Dags
Jimmy’s getting ready for the NZ series, Greg is inspired by ‘Wallace and Gromit’, Mattchin is in full quiz mode and Fe is probably still holding Roy Hodgson’s hand. Plus International Spymaster Issy Wong joins us to look ahead to the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa and more Sea Life Cricketers.

Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 8min
Sophie Ecclestone and Sea Life Cricketers
Sophie Ecclestone - the number one ranked women's bowler in the world - joins us to chat T20 World Cup, the art of spin bowling, Love Island and the state of her beloved Everton FC. Plus Sea Life Cricketers, what happened when Felix met Roy Hodgson and the ‘Jimmy Anderson Clinic’ is open for business.

Jan 24, 2023 • 51min
The Mark Wood Episode
English fast bowler Mark Wood joins Tailenders to chat about garage cricket, winning the T20 World Cup, fear of flying, and playing pranks on teammates. They also discuss creating a game in honor of Mark Wood, their experiences with garage cricket, and their disappointment when Ed Sheeran didn't exchange a cricket bat for a guitar.

Jan 17, 2023 • 36min
Back Yourself Into The Future
The podcast covers a long-running quiz finale, 2023 predictions, Felix's Test team pick, and 'sea life cricketers'. Banter about mobile plan prices, Quince's high-end goods, and jokes about singing kick off the episode. Cricket banter, player predictions, and a humorous quiz show 'Back Yourself Into The Future' amp up the excitement. Insights on upcoming matches, player performances, and playful predictions for Wayne Madsen's scoring follow. Heartwarming stories, birthday celebrations, and intense discussions on cricket hashtags and a thrilling Pakistan vs. New Zealand match round up the engaging episode.

Dec 21, 2022 • 32min
History Makers
Jimmy’s back in the UK, so time for the Tailenders to assemble for an ‘emergency podcast' to look back and marvel at the history making tour of Pakistan. Plus Sixes, Shades and Stat Bombs.

Dec 16, 2022 • 52min
THAT ball to Rizwan. Wow
Greg, Jimmy and Felix reflect on the second men's Test match between Pakistan and England. Plus Felix reveals an unexpected clothing purchase, journalist Sonia Twigg joins us to chat about life on the road as part of the Press Pack in Pakistan, Wayne Madsen news, Joe Root’s impressions of ‘Our Jimmy' and ’Stat-Bombs'

Dec 8, 2022 • 57min
Greatest Test Win Ever
The inside story of the incredible, extraordinary, record breaking first men's test match between Pakistan and England.