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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Sep 18, 2019 • 57min
Mercury, Maps and Memories
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White look back at an incredible summer of cricket. Plus there’s some breaking ‘Indie News with Felix White’ and a final round of ‘Brimful of Ashes’ from Mattchin Tendulkar.
Sep 2, 2019 • 50min
Tattoos, Tunes and Tissue
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White - plus an augmented band - find out about a cricketing bet that went wrong, discover Mattchin’s latest ‘game’ (it didn’t go well), another GCS and a song for Mark Wood.
Aug 26, 2019 • 40min
What Have We Just Witnessed?
The Tailenders assemble for an ‘emergency podcast’ to try and get their collective heads around what happened at Headingley.
Aug 20, 2019 • 1h 6min
Archer, Ashes and The ‘Ackney Empire
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White review the gripping second Ashes Test, discussing Joffra Archer's impact and comparing him to other great bowlers. They also discuss upcoming live shows, funny incidents, and plans for a song for Mark Wood.
Aug 10, 2019 • 54min
Calf, Crash and (Hair) Cuts
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson, and Felix White discuss the Ashes test, Jimmy's injury and rehab, cricketing haircuts, and the story behind 'Brimful of Ashes'. They also share funny incidents and heartwarming shout-outs from listeners, and talk about a disappointing restaurant experience, birthday celebration, cricket support, and the upcoming Test Match.
Jul 30, 2019 • 37min
A second attempt at an Ashes Special
Tailenders breaks new technological boundaries for a ‘multi location’ podcast to preview the Ashes (sort of). Plus a ’special guest’ direct from the shower, a (long) question from Mattchin and the usual nonsense.
Jul 27, 2019 • 49min
We should have been talking about The Ashes
It was supposed to be ‘An Ashes Special’ but Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White got a tad diverted by bum pats, a new Mattchin Quiz and a call from a Sri Lankan legend.
Jul 20, 2019 • 49min
The Inside Story
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White look back at an incredible week for English cricket in the company of World Cup winner Mark Wood. Plus a special ‘General Cricketing Sadness’ dedicated to the New Zealand Team and The World Cup Final ‘Mattchin Report'.
Jul 15, 2019 • 43min
The Best Day Ever
On the morning after the night before, Greg, Jimmy, Felix (with a very croaky voice) and Mattchin, look back at THAT game with a very Special Tailenders recorded in the pub.
Jul 14, 2019 • 42min
The World Cup Final
Greg, Jimmy and Felix are at Lord's for England v New Zealand plus a special 'GCS' from Jeremy Coney and will Mattchin get a ticket for the match?
