Tailenders

BBC Radio 5 Live
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Dec 31, 2019 • 43min

The Sickness Episode (aka The Perils of Playing in White Trousers)

An emergency ’Tailenders Assemble’ podcast to look back at the first test between South Africa and England which was blighted by a sickness bug that swept through the England team resulting in quarantined players and plenty of antiseptic wipes.Plus how to make a cup of tea while scoring and an update on project mobilisation.
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Dec 13, 2019 • 51min

We’re Having Xmas in March

Greg James, Jimmy Anderson, Felix White, and Bob Willis discuss postponing Christmas until March, preview England's upcoming series, remember the late Bob Willis, and Mattchin Tendulkar reveals his new role in The Maccabees. The hosts also debate guitar tuning, training in Cape Town, cricket ball swing, and plan to release a Christmas single. They share anecdotes, reflect on the past year, and announce future live shows.
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Dec 5, 2019 • 37min

Sandra Bullock

Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White look back at the NZ Test series, Mattchin returns for an edition of ‘Our Jimmy’ and we get the latest on Jimmy’s ‘lads holiday’ with Mark Wood in South Africa.This podcast was recorded before the sad news of the death of legendary England fast bowler and broadcaster Bob Willis - one of our favourite players. We’ll do a full tribute to one of England’s finest on the next episode.
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Nov 20, 2019 • 49min

The Net Session

The hosts celebrate their second anniversary at the Oval with a net session. They remember Robin Smith and discuss the atmosphere of a cricket match. They talk about band t-shirts, a new cricket practice tool, and immersive experiences for sports fans. They reflect on their experience at a cricket match and send well wishes. They discuss plans for a Christmas single featuring famous cricketers.
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Nov 6, 2019 • 1h 2min

See It. Say It. Salford.

The hosts discuss Greg's habit of manipulating stories and a London underground joke. They talk about a recent cricket match collapse and the performance of a debutant player. They discuss the possibility of doing a Christmas single and share stories from a live show. They introduce a new game called Twicket and discuss pretending to be familiar with things to fit in. They also express excitement for the next episode.
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Oct 25, 2019 • 52min

Comedowns and Conditioning

Greg, Jimmy and Felix review the events at ’Tailenders Live’, pass judgement on ’The Hundred’ draft and discuss the important topic of hair care.
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Oct 18, 2019 • 46min

The Hackney Special: Part Two

Part two of when Tailenders took over The Hackney Empire: includes ‘Freudian Slips’, ‘Crusic’, glass cleaning and an unusual Q&A with the audience.Go well!#tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover
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Oct 18, 2019 • 54min

The Hackney Special: Part One

Greg, Jimmy and Felix are joined by an all star band, the odd special guest and the legend that is Mattchin Tendulkar to take over the Hackney Empire for a live Tailenders Special.Expect shredding, Brimful of Ashes, Elly Oldroyd in the Windy Gantry, General Cricketing Sadness and Mattchin’s Summer Report...Go Well!#tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover
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Oct 11, 2019 • 25min

Hackney Preview (aka The Short Episode)

Greg, Jimmy and Felix assemble for a Hackney Empire thought shower, brain storm, health and safety briefing. Plus the Hundred and England’s new coach.
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Oct 4, 2019 • 1h 7min

The Therapy Special (aka Look at the Sheep)

The hosts of the Tailenders podcast try their hand at therapy, reflecting on a summer of cricket and discussing the relationship between podcasts and radio. They introduce a special guest from the Bristol School of Pediatry and share a listener's story. They talk about attending cricket matches, the emptiness after a recent event, and finding meaning in other podcasts. The origins and meanings of cricket terms are explored, and exciting ideas for the live show are discussed. Preparations for the live show and cricketing sadness are also mentioned.

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