Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast
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Keane lead singer Tom Chaplin is a brilliant guest as he shares tales from his cricketing youth and general love of the game. We also unveil some alternate Mark Wood namesakes across the UK. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Spond - download for free here https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An extended episode as West Indies pace legend, and cricket commentator par excellence, Michael Holding joins us to talk about his career and influence on Woody’s career. Mark and Miles also catch up following the first Test in India. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Spond - download for free here https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We get a fascinating glimpse into the backroom of elite cricket as Ben Langley, the man Woody credits with saving his career as England physio, and now Mumbai Indians’ head of sports science, joins for a chat. Miles and Woody catch up, plus another strong mailbag. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Spond - download for free here https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are all Isa Guha fans, and she storms in as our very special guest. With the guys now both on tour, Woody explains the importance of gravy to Miles. A memorable mailbag letter drops onto the mat as well. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Spond - download for free here https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a hiatus, we are back to resume season 6. We’re joined by England bowler and Step One ambassador Tash Farrant. Woody and Miles discuss the raging controversy around Phil Salt’s dog! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Spond - download for free here https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Brearley; England’s legendary captain and cricket mind, joins us as our special guest for a brilliant chat. Meanwhile Woody and Miles discuss the important issues of the day, including the World Cup, cuddly toy dogs and Indian savoury snacks. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Spond - download for free here https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are back with a new season, releasing episodes as regularly as cricket schedules allow. This week our hosts catch up as Woody prepares for the World Cup, while Miles gets some hugs on the boundary at Cardiff. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A hotly requested mini pod, as Miles has a catch-up with co-host and hero of the 3rd Test, our own Mark Wood. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our second ever live recording as we journey to Woody’s home club at Ashington CC on the eve of the Ashes. We look at what’s ahead this summer while Miles learns a whole new language! With thanks to Ashington CC and our live sponsor www.Spond.com/ Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Woody’s IPL bowling coach and pace legend Morné Morkel joins the guys to discuss his chaotic debut for South Africa amongst a range of topics from his career. Meanwhile the mailbag is not to be missed as we bring Season 5 to a close…for now. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Legendary sports broadcaster, music journalist and unlikely cricket lover, Danny Kelly joins the guys this week in a really engrossing chat on cricket and much more. Woody and Miles discuss Mark’s successful start in the IPL with Lucknow. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re back and joined by Newcastle United midfielder and Tynemouth CC bowler, Sean Longstaff. He reveals his love of cricket and hatred of truffle, while Woody and Miles chat on the eve of Mark’s successful debut for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What a special guest; the legend David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd. We chat about his amazing career, with tales aplenty. Meanwhile Woody records a podcast from the outfield at an England training session as he turns roving reporter, introducing Miles to just about anyone he can find! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Miles and Woody compare notes on touring and MRI scans before Emma John; esteemed author, cricket writer, and fellow Mike Atherton obsessive, joins as our special guest. Woody springs a surprise thanks to Sky Sports statistician Benedict Bermange. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Woody and Miles are called in to chat to the boss. Director of England’s Men’s Cricket, Rob Key talks about the new, exciting era of England cricket and his experiences from player, to pundit to gaffer in a brilliant conversation. One not to miss! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are back with Ben Foakes as our special guest. We get the inside talk from the resurgent England Test side and discuss the famous win in Pakistan. Meanwhile Woody and Miles channel their inner Julia Roberts amongst other goings on. We have missed doing this! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 Mindful Chef - for 25% off your first four boxes, use MIDDLEPLEASE at checkout. Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A long overdue bonus episode as we find Woody mid-World Cup and Miles mid-tour. We catch-up on what’s been an eventful few months of cricket comebacks, blackberry picking season and lobster catching. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Zaltzman, TMS statistician and comedian joins this week and tells us about his dream job plus his cricketing highs and lows. Woody shares an honest insight on life as an injured cricketer while Miles reveals his ancestral England cricket roots in a bumper episode. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
McFly drummer and cricket obsessive Harry Judd joins for a brilliant chat as he and Miles enjoy a 90’s cricket love-in. Harry shares stories of facing some amazing cricket legends before simply nailing Woody’s Super Over! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman and Garry Hayes Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We are back for the second half of the season with Liam Plunkett as our special guest. He talks about his cricket and life in the USA, his England career and times with Woody. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lewis Moody is our special guest, and it’s a VERY special guest for Mark as he chats to one of his childhood heroes. He and Miles uncover Lewis’s journey from school team to Leicester Tigers and onto an England World Cup glory, as well as his love of cricket. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman and Garry Hayes Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It’s definitely Derek Pringle, and he is our esteemed guest this week as we chat about the 1992 World Cup final, his love of Test cricket, and whether he has ever been mistaken for Angus Fraser. Plus loads more in a really cracking chat. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A corker of an episode as the brilliant Lockie Ferguson joins us direct from the IPL to ramp us up to 190mph of pace in one episode; and we enjoy a great chat! Miles shares his love of Lockie’s homeland while Mark exclusively reveals his post-cricket career path. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Season Four is here, and it’s our first ever live show; held in Monmouth, the home of 4th XI legend and co-host Miles Jupp. There’s lots of current affairs to catch up on, and we also chart Mark’s relationship with club cricket though to England’s World Cup glory. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus episode to finish Season 3. Well, the Ashes didn’t go to plan but Miles and Woody catch up as Mark reflects on the experience, and Miles makes an unconventional bid to become England head coach for the Windies tour. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/ http://www.cricketersgin.com/ For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
(Probably) the last episode of Season 3 sees England and Somerset super spinner Jack Leach join Woody and Miles as we discuss bowling, THAT innings, and a rather amusing deep dive into his choice of sandwich. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/ http://www.cricketersgin.com/ For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A glorious hour with the seminal voice of cricket on the radio, Jonathan Agnew. He reveals why Woody has become rather a household name at chez Aggers, plus we discuss the art of commentary and much more in a memorable interview. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/ http://www.cricketersgin.com/ For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let’s try and cheer ourselves up after that t20 semi final, as rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood joined Giles and Wark last summer and revealed the best way to get him out at cricket. He also tells us his ‘Guess Who?’ rival alongside a passionate chat on grass roots sport. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/ http://www.cricketersgin.com/ For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
An hour-long treat as Mark and Miles update one another on injuries and other less serious tales before England and Lancashire star Kate Cross joins us for a great chat on her England career, the Hundred, and the growing profile of the Women's game. No idea why Cilla Black seems to be ever-present however! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/ http://www.cricketersgin.com/ For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
5-time ICC Umpire of the Year, Simon Taufel is our special guest and becomes our very first umpire on the pod. The legendary Aussie official gives a fascinating and unique perspective of the sport. Meanwhile, Miles puts Woody into bat for a brilliant Super Over. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/ http://www.cricketersgin.com/ For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
