Tailenders
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Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White take an alternative (and sometimes musical) look at cricket...
Episodes
- Squad, Substitutes and Sponsorship Scandal
The Tailenders episode "Squad, Substitutes and Sponsorship Scandal" covers the Men’s Test Squad Announcement and the appointment of Marcus North. It also touches on "Charisma Substitutes," Mattchin’s new challenge, and a possible sponsorsh…
- Tailenders Army Bootcamp
The Tailenders podcast covers Issy Wong's selection for the England T20 World Cup squad, the team's army bootcamp, Jimmy's thoughts on the substitute rule, tech issues, and a radical idea for post-match interviews.
- Tymal Mills: Fast Bowling and Franchises
Fast bowler Tymal Mills joins the show to discuss his experiences with fast bowling, playing with legends, and the highs and lows of franchise cricket. He also shares his story of achieving 6 wickets in 6 balls.
- Subs, Sausage Rolls and Silly Mid Off
The Tailenders episode 'Subs, Sausage Rolls and Silly Mid Off' covers Jimmy's wickets, Fe and Mattchin's 'Indie Cricket Day Out,' and a mystery cricketing legend sighting by Greg. It also features listener segments and personal anecdotes.
- 1066 and All Out
Tailenders episode 1066 covers the return of the County Championship, including live coverage from Lords. The hosts also discuss unrelated topics such as chocolate bars, scoring etiquette, and GCSE results.
- A Live Crisis (aka Good Headaches)
So due to a scheduling clash things went a bit awry on this week’s recording - but then Greg had a ‘stupid idea’. Cue: #Tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover in ‘live’ action. Plus: Happy A-IPL Fools Day; which cricketers are cats and which…
- Findings and Learnings
A review of a review. This week we’re joined by Vithushan Ehantharajah, associate editor at ESPNcricinfo to try and make sense of the Review into the Mens Ashes Series - which England lost 4-1. Plus how cricket helped Greg on his epic Comi…
- Mystery Guest Match Special
Who are you talking to in the Mystery Guest Match Special? Could it be Virat Kohli or could it be Daryl Mitchell? Please play along at home with Mattchin’s new and original (sort of) quiz. Plus Fe joins Greg for part of his epic Comic Reli…
- Mark Wood, Issy Wong and Chas Fireball
Mark Wood, one of our favourite cricketers in the world, is back on Tailenders with an update on his injury and what he’s been up to while recuperating, his plans for the future and what it was like to be on the pitch during THAT Travis He…
- Emergency Podcast: Semi-final thriller
What a match in Mumbai! England nearly pulled off a 'cricketing miracle' in a game that saw almost 500 runs scored. The Tailenders assemble - complete with Issy Wong and her Network Of Spies - to look back at an extraordinary semi final th…
- Team of the 21st Century
So who makes our England Mens Team of the 21st Century? Is it Stokes or Flintoff as the all-rounder? Who gets the nod as ‘keeper? What about openers? Is there room for Stuart Broad? Plus England keep winning at the Men's T20 World Cup with…
- The Associates
We’ve been loving the performances of the so called ‘Associates’ at the Men’s T20 World Cup, so this week we’re joined by ICC commentator Andrew Leonard to chat all things Associate Cricket. Plus what caused the Tailenders WhatsApp Group t…
- Rage to Riches
1922: The BBC was formed; 1936: The BBC launches TV service from Alexandra Palace; 1967: Radio 1 hits the airwaves; 1979: The BBC starts 24 hour Radio broadcasts; 1983: BBC Breakfast TV begins; 1994: BBC Radio 5 Live is launched; 2002: CBB…
- International Relations: Nepal and The Netherlands
After Nepal nearly cause one of the biggest shocks ever against England, The Tailenders assemble to review the start of the T20 World Cup, where the ‘minnows’ are causing a few problems for the more established teams. Plus Mattchin is back…
- World Cup Dreams
Scotland and Lancashire’s Michael Jones joins us to tell us about how one minute he was doing pre-season training with Jimmy at Lancs, the next he’s in India for the World Cup. Plus Issy Wong is back with all the news from the WBBL and mor…
- Little Yearns - The Second Innings
It’s time to open the phones lines again for our second innings of ‘Little Yearns’. We cover broken bats, linseed oil, farts, Covid caps, helmet hair, Win Viz, TV graphics, and why did Chris Woakes put Jimmy’s cap down his trousers?
- Uno, Due, Tre, Quattro, Cinque
So after the doom and gloom of The Ashes it’s time to banish the January Blues and look to the future. And to help us forget about what happened in Australia we’re joined by one of our favourite players on the planet - Wayne Madsen. Mattch…
- Review, Revelations and Relief
No more sleepless nights, no more doom scrolling and no more ‘it’s the hope that kills you’, The Ashes are over and like the England team The Tailenders are limping to the end of the series. Felix is ill and can only join us ‘down the line…
- Everything is a bit too late
After 5468 days England’s men have won a Test Match in Australia! Felix jumps into the hot seat and England and Lancs bowler Kate Cross is our special guest as we try and work out what the hell happened at the MCG over two ridiculous days…
- Things I never want to hear again
The good news is that England battled hard and took the 3rd Ashes Test into a fifth and final day in Adelaide. The bad news is they lost and Australia have retained The Ashes. The Tailenders assemble to try and work out what’s gone wrong D…
- Therapy
Come in, sit down, let’s talk about it together. We know it’s bad, we know England need a ‘cricketing miracle’, we know we’re all tired after staying up all night. We’re angry, frustrated and disappointed - but the Tailenders are here for…
- So you’re saying there’s a chance?
On the eve of the second men's Ashes Test at The Gabba - a venue England have not win at since 1986 - we assess the tourists' chances, the potential impact of Will Jacks of all trades and why Mitchell Starc is so potent with the pink ball.…
- Doom and gloom / Hope and happiness
OK, so the 1st Mens Ashes Test did not go well. However it’s not over, there are still four Test matches to go, so time for some optimism. The Tailenders assemble to review the events in Perth and look ahead to the 2nd Test in Brisbane. Pl…
- The Definitive Ashes Preview
Tailenders News Alert: This podcast is available in audio AND vision - head to the BBC iPlayer to watch. The Ashes are nearly here and it’s time to officially get excited. Jimmy gives us the lowdown on the challenge England’s men will face…
- We can’t do Technology
After several weeks of delay Mattchin at last gets to debut his much hyped new quiz ’Send it up for Review’, complete with original music. Plus G Force gets to experience G Force, more Underrated Ashes Players and can someone call the I.T…
- We’ll have a look, of course we’ll have a look.…it’s Steve Finn
Former England fast bowler Steve Finn is our special guest as he shares the high and lows of his Ashes career, including being part of the last England team to win in Australia and why his best spell was overlooked due to Stuart Broad. Plu…
- Jimmy’s Underrated Ashes XI
Ashes fever is gripping the Nation (sort of) and everyone is doing their Ashes XIs, so we thought we’d jump on that bandwagon with our own. Plus Jimmy is getting ready to get knighted - but is King Charles a leg spinner or a seamer? Mattch…
- Bob Dylan’s Dot Balls
Mattchin organises a surprise delivery that causes chaos - and injury - amongst the Tailenders. Plus 1990s adverts, more on Phon Buntheon, The Women’s World Cup, Contracts, Listener Feedback, ‘Little Yearns’ and what links Bob Dylan to sco…
- Jamie George
Our very special guest this week is Saracens, England and Lions legend Jamie George who talks about sharing a room at school with Sam Billings, how Cricket helps his line out throws, watching Kent and Essex, Rugby ‘Little Yearns’ and The A…
- Will Jacks of all trades and the rest of the Ashes squad
The squad for the men’s Ashes has been announced and we’re getting very excited as Jimmy gives his reaction to the players who will head to Australia in November and battle for the urn. Plus memories of Dickie Bird, and Mattchin invites ev…
- Mattchin’s Moments
Mattchin has a new history-based feature that is most definitely not ‘something he just Googled and told us’. Plus another innings of ’The Anderson/Tendulkar Interview’, what’s better ’The Blast’ or ’The Hundred’ and did you witness a uniq…
- Heather Knight and her alter ego
Our very special guest is a World Cup and Ashes winner, former England captain and a legend of the game: Heather Knight (plus her alter ego Shelley). We discuss the upcoming World Cup, injuries, learning to play the guitar, Padel with Matt…
- The Little Yearns Special
The phone lines are open for our first ‘Little Yearns Special’ - those small, inconsequential things we’d love to do if we were International Cricketers. Topics covered include Ceefax, media duties, fines, sweaty kit, small waves and warm…
- Rated by Greg: Liam Livingstone
World Cup and IPL Winner Liam Livingstone, someone Greg has rated for many years, is our special guest. Some amazing insights about playing with Virat Kohli, England, The Hundred, winning The IPL, captaincy and ‘alignment sticks’. Plus a b…
- Mark Wood, Mattchin’s Match and More than 10
Jimmy’s back with more rounds of ‘Mark Wood I Lie to You?’, Mattchin’s beach cricket match, turning it up to a Hundred, loads of listeners ‘Little Yearns’, a cricket history lesson and your ‘Correspondence of Uncertainty’. Go Well.
- On Annual Leave with Mark Butcher
Former England and Surrey batter Mark Butcher joins us to talk about the extraordinary story he has been investigating in his new BBC Sounds series ‘Hansie Cronje:Fall from Grace’. Plus, what’s it like to face Allan Donald and Courtney Wal…
- Emergency Podcast: WE DIDN’T THINK WE COULD LOVE CRICKET ANY MORE!
Live(ish) from The Richie Benaud commentary box at The Foster's Oval, an emergency podcast after one of the greatest Test matches ever which nearly cost Greg his marriage, left Felix explaining cricket to Baseball players and ruined a game…
- Mark Wood I Lie To You?
Breaking News: The tables have been turned as Jimmy has a quiz for Mattchin and the rest of the Tailenders featuring England fast bowler Mark Wood. Plus a full review of the Men's 4th Test between England and India, Issy has been having a…
- Ashes (The other ones)
Welcome to a brand new Cricket Podcast ’The Anderson Tendulkar Trophy Podcast presented by Jimmy Anderson and Mattchin Tendulkar’ (Thank you for having me on the… etc etc), where Mattchin takes a deep dive into the psyche of Jimmy Anderson…
- Emergency Podcast: Theatre and Needle
The Tailenders assemble to review an amazing 3rd Men's Test at Lord's between England and India. Plus, how Jimmy inspired Joe Root’s century, Roger Federer, lots of homework for the Tailenders listeners, an unusual question from Mattchin,…
- Edgbaston and The Crucible
A full review of the 2nd Men's Test between England and India as the visitors square the series 1-1. Plus, should England play Jofra Archer in the 3rd Test? Jimmy's travel woes, The County Grind and having a blast in the Blast. Plus we’re…
- Headingley delivers again
1981, 2019 and now 2025 - Headingley delivers another classic Test Match. Plus, ‘How do you bowl at Rishabh Pant?’, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Felix takes a ‘temperature check’ on Test Cricket in Europe, Jimmy the Captain, Kookaburra ba…
- We’re back with a VERY special guest
The Tailenders are back and we’re joined by the one and only Kagiso Rabada. The legendary bowler, who helped South Africa claim the World Test Championship at Lord's at the weekend, gives us the inside story as to how they beat the Aussies…
- An update from G-Force
An update from G-Force on a lovely day at Lord’s and some exclusive BBC Sounds content.
- You scratch your back, I'll scratch mine
The Hundred Draft, breaking news from Greg and Fe, some homework for Jimmy and Mark Wood news. Plus new laws, another trip to The Tat Modern, Jack Russell Stories, Thunderbirds and a surprise appearance from a former England captain.
- The Shark Sized Banana
A preview of the most pointless thing we’ve ever ignored, Mattchin’s Greatest Ever Quiz, Jimmy has a special present for Greg and we don our monocles and top hats as we head once again to ’The Tat Modern’. Plus what next for England’s ODI…
- England are out. Didn’t want to win it anyway. Next.
The Tailenders are joined by Roushan Alam from ‘The Bangla Cricket Podcast' to get all the reaction to England going out of the tournament we’d all forgotten about. Plus we sent Jimmy out as our roving reporter to find out about ‘life on t…
- It’s The Champions Trophy!
Everything you need to know about the Champions Trophy, plus all the news from the England camp, training regimes, winding up Aussies and more exhibits for the ’Tat Modern’.
- Rowing the Atlantic… for a laugh
A special episode as we’re joined by Tailenders Rob, Charlie and Rob who decided to row the Atlantic for a laugh… and charity. Tales of capsizing, sea sickness, bum sores, Mattchin-like hallucinations, weight loss, marlin strikes, argument…
- Chris Jordan
England bowler and World Cup winner Chris Jordan is our special guest. Plus, Mattchin has another round of Cricket Golf, more entries for the ’'Tat Modern’ and plans are developing for #tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover Lord's in April.