Tailenders

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.

Writer, comedian, broadcaster, documentary maker, presenter and all round genius Sir Michael Palin joins Greg, Jimmy and Felix for a very special episode of Tailenders. In a wide-ranging interview he discussed his career with Monty Python, his legendary travelogues including his new series on Nigeria, his films and his love of cricket. Included are tales about George Harrison, Keith Miller, watching cricket around the world, his first job at the BBC and the perils of eating rotten camel meat. Plus, what happened when Jimmy was invited to meet the Dalai Lama.

On day one of the County Championship we were invited into the boardroom at Lord's to sit down with ECB Chair, Richard Thompson, the boss of English Cricket. Topics included cricket in state schools, TV deals, The Hundred, racism and cricket, the development of the women's wame and THAT presentation to Jimmy in India.

Adam Mountford, a TMS Producer known for his insights into county cricket, joins the hosts to explore the charm of the County Championship. They delve into the nuances of Kookaburra versus Dukes balls and the advantages of hybrid pitches. The conversation lightens with humorous comparisons of cricket season to Christmas festivities. They also reflect on the evolution of cricket formats and the cultural perceptions of baldness in the sport, blending nostalgia with engaging commentary.

Following in the footsteps of the likes of Brian Lara, Richie Benaud, Stephen Fry and Andrew Strauss, The Tailenders assembled at Lord's to deliver the 2024 Cowdrey Lecture. Greg, Jimmy and Felix were joined on stage by guests Stuart Broad, Isa Guha and Mark Nicholas.

Humorous discussions on the surreal world of trading cricketers in a futuristic corporate environment, with playful comparisons to buying cows at an auction. The excitement of having special guests for engaging talks, along with insights into women's picks in cricket and the growth of women's cricket. A quirky exploration of simplifying the 100 draft process using a supermarket analogy, leading to amusing culinary comedy and cricket transfers. The rise of women's cricket in the 100 format is celebrated, highlighting the strategic team-building aspects and positive impact on player visibility.