Tailenders

BBC Radio 5 Live
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Nov 15, 2024 • 51min

Chris Woakes and Spontaneous Singing

Chris Woakes, officially THE nicest man in cricket according to Jimmy, is our special guest, but does he hate anything or anyone? Mattchin attempts to find out in his new quiz ‘Chris Woakes hates Folks (not Foakes)’. Plus more rule changes (we know they are laws), Bristol football, Jimmy has a new name and an impromptu vocal performance.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 58min

Is bowling bowling?

In the latest episode of the now ‘Award Winning’ podcast, Jimmy tells us about his IPL plans and FIVE (it’s the most you can get) other exclusives. Plus we’re joined by NZ batter Will Young who was player of the series in the Black Caps amazing 3-0 win over India. He tells us about trying to read the Indian spinners, dealing with the heat, what happened when he faced Jimmy in this year's County Championship, the upcoming series against England and his time living and playing cricket in Bristol.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 52min

Pitch marks to prove it

A full review of the third men's Test match between England and Pakistan plus the biggest 'Indie News' ever, our first listener instalment of ‘Re-Write the Rulebook' (we know it’s laws), cricketing classified ads and winter nets.
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Oct 23, 2024 • 59min

Two Bounce Headbutt

Fresh from meeting the High Commissioner, Jimmy has all the latest from Pakistan as the England men's team look to claim a series victory in the third and final Test match. Plus, in a new feature that he (literally) dreamt up Greg asks what rules/laws you would change in cricket?
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Oct 11, 2024 • 48min

Emergency Podcast: Record Breakers in Multan

‘Stat-bombs' at the ready as the Tailenders assemble for an ‘Emergency Podcast' to dissect the extraordinary, record breaking Mens Test match in Multan between England and Pakistan.Plus Mattchin’s delayed awards based quiz - ‘And the winner is….'
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Sep 30, 2024 • 48min

Lauren Bell and New York Tales

England bowler Lauren Bell and our Jimmy ‘nerd out’ on remodelled actions, out swingers, biomechanics and training regimes. Plus baseball, bad food, awards, dead ducks and almost a quiz from Mattchin.
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Sep 20, 2024 • 57min

Books, Blast and Banterous du Beke

Two special guests join Greg, Jimmy, Felix and Mattchin on the latest Tailenders. First up Blast winning captain Jack Taylor gives us the lowdown on Gloucestershire’s T20 triumph and then Issy Wong is back with all the news of England’s recent series in Ireland and a very honest assessment of dealing with the pressure of being the ‘poster girl’ for cricket.Plus Jimmy’s celebrity round of golf with Andy Murray and Anton du Beke, the best sporting autobiographies and Mattchin's latest game - complete with a new, original theme tune - ‘I can Read You Like a Book’.
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Sep 13, 2024 • 1h 10min

Captain or cake and legal red tape

Enjoy a whimsical debate on grooming tools while unraveling the quirks of cricket and paddle tennis. Dive into a hilarious quiz where cricket captains meet delectable cakes. Laugh along as they explore the future of Test cricket, oversized bats, and spontaneous chili tattoos. Relish stories of gong baths and unique handshakes, and reflect on the friendly rivalry within the cricket community. Plus, heartwarming tales of listener milestones and medical mishaps ensure plenty of amusement.
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Sep 6, 2024 • 51min

Live from The Boardroom

The Tailenders assemble in the ‘Greg and Felix Boardroom' at the Oval to celebrate the genius of Joe Root, find out more about Josh Hull and to discover Jimmy’s 'white ball’ plans. Plus more memories of the late, great Graham Thorpe.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 47min

Flat White, Magic Mike, Cold Water Plunge, Win The Hundred

Hundred Winners Saqib Mahmood and Eva Gray are our special guests as they reveal the secrets to a successful tournament.

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