Mattchin Tendulkar, celebrated as England's greatest bowler, offers a fascinating glimpse into his journey from a young cricketer in Burnley to the iconic grounds of Lord's. He shares humorous anecdotes and pivotal moments that shaped his career, particularly his rise in bowling speed. The conversation dives into the significance of mental health in sports, the balance between media perception and self-critique, and the personal challenges of juggling family life with a demanding cricket career. Expect a metaphor-rich exploration of resilience and joy!

The podcast covers the history of American cricket, T20 Semi Finals preview, joy of Jos Buttler, Glastonbury cricketers, 'proper hat trick' explanation, and Jimmy borrowing batting kit.

Entertaining banter about cricket, darts, Dr. Who, and fears of cows. The hosts share funny stories, discuss cricket terms, and bond over shared experiences. They navigate through positive emails, unread messages, and sentimental attachment to cricket bats. Test cricket insights and upcoming podcast content are also discussed.

Australian Formula One driver and cricket fan Oscar Piastri meets the Tailenders at McLaren, discussing cricket, Formula One, and childhood aspirations. They explore the similarities between racing and everyday movements, share cricket techniques, memories of McLaren's history, and the thrill of driving F1 cars in simulators.

An Emergency Podcast of sorts. The Tailenders assembled last night to react to the USA’s shock win over Pakistan in the Men's T20 World Cup, this just a few hours after recording the podcast in the afternoon and saying how ‘unexciting' the tournament was. Plus we’re joined by Olympic Rowers and Tailenders Tom George and Ollie Wynne-Griffith as they prepare for Paris 2024.

Previewing the Men's T20 World Cup, England XI picks, and a rolled over quiz with a new theme tune. Discussions on varying pace in T20 cricket, clear lyrics in music, and interactive quizzes. Banter about professional cricketers, upcoming matches, and plans for a surprise present for Sharky.

Topics discussed include Jimmy's retirement, listener emails, a ticket dilemma, theatre reviews, light banter on radio experiences, discussions on musical roles, navigating career challenges in cricket, reflections on retirement emotional impact, frantic ticket hunt for a cricket match, casual tennis conversations in London, shared cricket experiences, and a plot twist with comparisons to 'The Sixth Sense'.

Jimmy assembled the team as he’s got something to tell the Tailenders listeners...

Issy Wong is back on the pod with news of her England team bonding weekend in the the lakes, the WIPL and a preview of the up coming white ball series with Pakistan which starts at Edgbaston on Saturday. Plus is there too much men's cricket in the summer? Can VAR learn from DRS? Also Mattchin has yet another new quiz - ‘Rear Review Mirror’ - and plans are afoot to ’supersize’ a village match.

Join the 'Tailenders' hosts as they reflect on missed opportunities to meet celebs, encounter a mysterious figure, discuss challenges in high-scoring cricket matches, strategy for managing draft teams, and engaging in a new quiz segment. Plus, musical creativity, fundraising by cricket clubs, humorous vasectomy stories, and insights on cricket, weddings, romance, and football.