

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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Feb 23, 2021 • 53min
Two Chaps in Hazmat Suits
Greg, Jimmy and Felix look ahead to the third Test against India, ably assisted by Mattchin and his ’scientific research’ into how the pink ball might behave in Ahmedabad. Plus a new quiz, a quest to find Mattchin a Serbian girlfriend and Jimmy reveals how Dua Lipa helped him in the first Test.

Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 8min
Chennai Cheers
Topics covered in this podcast include England's impressive test match performance, strategic declarations, Channel 4 coverage of the test match, England's win against India, the joy of waking up early to watch cricket, joining a game and recruiting a new team member, a game show celebrating Jack Leach, guessing the best batsman Jack has bowled to, the cheese and toast method in county cricket, and various topics discussed by the hosts.

Jan 27, 2021 • 49min
Pacino and De Niro
The hosts discuss the Moose Cup trophy and their preference for larger trophies. They talk about the significance of winning trophies in cricket and the inspiration it provides. They also discuss the importance of continuous improvement in various fields. They mention a dressing room incident and funny correspondences they received. They talk about negotiating a deal for exclusive rights to the Moose Cup and the dynamics of seating arrangements within the team.

Jan 20, 2021 • 1h 20min
Antlers Are Necessary
An emergency podcast (sort of) as The Tailenders assemble to look back at the extraordinary events at The Gabba in the final Test between Australia and India. Plus, Felix enters the ‘Sharky Tank’, cheese on toast cancel culture, tight shorts, thumbs up photos, heckling and the battle for The Moose Cup.

Jan 8, 2021 • 60min
Howzat, Hamzat and Whozat
Topics covered include Australia v India, England's upcoming series against Sri Lanka, cheese on toast, the return of 'General Cricketing Sadness', a game called Usat then, Self-Factor Edition, a personal story about a biscuit company, a controversial Sri Lankan bowler and the possibility of a spin-off podcast.

Dec 25, 2020 • 1h 17min
Christmas Cheers
A Christmas-themed podcast featuring listener stories, cheese chat, and a discussion on India's shocking batting performance. The hosts also share their plans for ASHA, memorable Christmas experiences, and a funny incident with an inflatable Father Christmas suit.

Dec 18, 2020 • 52min
Cricket, Christmas, Cheese and Serial Killers
A definite ‘end of term’ feel as Greg, Jimmy and Felix look back at the extraordinary year that was 2020, aided by Mattchin and his ‘virtual advent calendar’. Plus a look at the England squad heading to Sri Lanka, Jimmy gives his verdict on the current Australia v India series and Mattchin has a surprise for the end of the show.

Dec 4, 2020 • 1h 10min
South Africa, Statues and Sangria
Greg, Jimmy and Felix review England’s T20 series win over South Africa, plus plans for a road named after Jimmy in his hometown of Burnley go up a level and Mattchin is back with a new quiz called ‘Wicketless’, which is in no way similar in any way to ‘Pointless’.

Nov 20, 2020 • 59min
Burnley News
All the big and important cricketing questions are tackled in the latest podcast including - will we ever see a $10 million IPL player, are the new rules for the Big Bash any good, which road should be named after Jimmy, and will Mattchin make it in time to his ‘virtual’ parents evening?

Nov 9, 2020 • 1h 1min
Lockdown Quiz 2.0
The podcast features a lockdown quiz with special guests from Sky Sports and a famous band. They discuss their lockdown strategies and brainstorm ideas for a gin flavor. They engage in negotiations and debates over the prices of various items. The ACE program for Black cricketers and the future All-Star Nets event are discussed. They introduce a cricket and music mashup game. Reflections on lockdown experiences and left-arm spin bowling are shared. The completion of the quiz and gratitude towards guests are mentioned.