

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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Oct 26, 2020 • 55min
Death. Blood. Death.
In this entertaining podcast, the hosts discuss a range of topics including folk metal, tall cricketers, the IPL, moustaches, pagodas, super super overs, being named the 38th coolest person in Bristol, and their experiences watching cricket games without a crowd. They also share stories about their journey in cricket and tease upcoming episodes with special guests. The episode concludes with discussions about cricket players' physical features, random anecdotes, and birthday shoutouts.

Oct 12, 2020 • 1h 13min
The Dream Apprentice
Greg, Jimmy and Felix are joined by psychologist and dream expert Ian Wallace to help decipher Joe Root’s ’Tailenders / Tenacious D / Spaghetti Guitar / Jimmy 600 Tribute’ dream.Plus England’s Tammy Beaumont joins us from Australia ahead of the start of the WBBL, Mattchin is back with a new ‘video messaging-based’ quiz and Tailenders unite and takeover for a special musical finale.#GoWell

Sep 28, 2020 • 1h 16min
Hey Joe
Welcome to a Tailenders special as England Men's Test captain Joe Root joins Greg, Jimmy and Felix to discuss dreams, blackberries, haircuts and even some cricket.Plus Mattchin is back with a new quiz/podcast concept/stolen format (delete as appropriate) and Adam Collins pays tribute to the late Dean Jones.

Sep 3, 2020 • 59min
Signings, Sibley and Sixer!
Will Flynn, a member of England’s Physical Disability Cricket Team, joins the discussion, sharing his inspiring journey and the camaraderie within the sport. Greg, Jimmy, and Felix delve into the recent T20 series against Pakistan, highlighting thrilling player performances. They reveal quirky anecdotes about a fictional competition between two cricketers named Dom and brainstorm a fun cricket-themed game show. Flynn’s insights on overcoming personal challenges add depth to the conversation, celebrating cricket's unifying spirit.

Aug 27, 2020 • 1h 4min
600
The Tailenders assemble for an emergency podcast to celebrate Jimmy becoming the first fast bowler to claim 600 Test wickets. Plus Mattchin reveals his 'secret role' within the England camp and a surprising email arrives from Los Angeles.

Aug 5, 2020 • 1h 3min
The 500 Club
Stuart Broad, the latest member of the 500 Test wickets club, joins Greg, Jimmy and Felix to discuss the art of bowling, the Ashes and life in a bubble. Plus, Mattchin is back with a new game, more on ’The Declare Flare’ and the odd technical difficulty!

Jul 23, 2020 • 59min
The Declare Flare
Review of the England vs West Indies test, idea to improve the game, Ben Stokes' genius, new nickname for Jimmy, boring innings, National Mango Day

Jul 15, 2020 • 1h 13min
CRICKET.IS.BACK.
Greg, Jimmy and Felix look back at the first Test between England and West Indies, plus ‘Parachutes’ at 20, sweaty players, 1980s camera angles, cardboard cut outs and awards.

Jul 2, 2020 • 1h 22min
99 Not Out
Greg, Jimmy and Felix are joined by two special guests to celebrate Tailenders reaching 99 not out. Plus Mattchin has been digging through the back catalogue for his latest quiz, a new take on ‘Project Mobilisation’ and Jimmy gives an insight into life in the ‘Bio-Bubble’ in Southampton.

Jun 22, 2020 • 1h 15min
Dads
Greg, Jimmy and Felix celebrate Father's Day plus a plan is hatched to get Mattchin into the first Test between England and West Indies, General Cricketing Gladness, an update on Jimmy’s magpie problem, the best worst batsman in the world and the return of Twelfth Mansplaining.