Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

We’re back with a guest! The amazing Izzy Westbury takes time out from RAF duty to discuss her cricket life, commentary experience and amazing CV, while Woody and Miles review the 2024 blackberry picking season. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  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

On the back of Woody’s stellar performances we have brought forward the first episode of our new run! More to come soon, but the guys catch up on matters from breakfasts to some of the more weighty cricketing matters; plus trial a new Super Over for season 7. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): 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

The last one of our current season, as Miles gets the inside track from Woody about his recent honour as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year, as well as his preparation for the summer. A lovely mailbag rounds off our series. Back soon! 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

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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/  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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(Probably) the final 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/  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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/  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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/  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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/  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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/  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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Collingwood, T20 World Cup 2010 winning captain in and fielding guru, joins Miles and Mark as our first guest of the season. Plenty of great chat as he talks catching drills, the evolution of T20 and shares a remarkable Boyzone connection that takes us down a strange path! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. 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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 3 is here at last! Miles and Woody reunite and catch up on all things, ranging from preparing for the T20 World Cup, being Joe Root’s Deliveroo, blackberry picking season, and the correct etiquette at public urinals. Welcome back! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. 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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We close Season 2 in style and welcome talisman of the podcast and Miles’s hero, Mike Atherton, as this week’s very special guest. Mark and Miles enjoy an extended chat with Athers and end up laughing a lot (as usual!).  We’ll be back later in the summer for Series 3.  Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports & Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pointless host, author, comedian and Sussex CCC fan Richard Osman joins the gang for some cricket conversation. Mark reveals how he was nearly sick in Eoin Morgan’s hat in India, while Miles tells of an eventful afternoon umpiring for Monmouth 3rd XI.  Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports & Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Indies legend and current director of cricket, Jimmy Adams, joins us from Antigua and delivers an extraordinary ‘Super Over’ alongside some great conversation. Mark also talks about his return to club cricket for Ashington CC.  Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports & Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England Women’s superstar, and World Cup winner, Dannielle Wyatt is our special guest. She talks about her career highs and the challenges she’s faced. Meanwhile Miles reveals his piano moving disaster at home, as well as suggestions for what to do when you meet a cricketer at your local Esso. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports & Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s very special guest is Sir Sam Mendes; Oscar-winning director of films such as American Beauty, 1917, Skyfall, but mainly a huge cricket fan. Enjoy a glorious hour of fascinating conversation covering everything from 007 to T20.  Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports & Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is back from India and feeling much better as he and Miles welcome England legendary wicketkeeper Jack Russell. We find out some amazing things about THAT hat and much more on a stellar career. We also begin the great ‘cricketer in a petrol station’ campaign.  Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports & Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barmy Army legend Deco tells Mark and Miles some incredible tales of his astonishing 93 away Test matches on tour with England, including several robberies and the special connection between fans and players. Mark talks about snagging Virat Kohli’s wicket in India, plus everyone gets to sing a song! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports & Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Miles are back with a very special guest, England Test captain Joe Root. They discuss the skipper’s duels with Woody as a teenager, and now their experiences together in the England squad. The mix of genuine cricket insight and fooling around you’ve (hopefully) been missing.  Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports & Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are coming back! Mark Wood and Miles Jupp are padding up for another innings of top cricket chat, alongside some brilliant guests who we simply can’t wait to chat with and share with you. Season 2, Episode 1 is released on Thursday 25th March. Subscribe now and don’t miss a delivery. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Founding sponsor: Cricketers Gin www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special discount use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports and Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last one in the current series. Jonny Bairstow is our special guest; discussing Mark and Jonny’s 20-year cricket relationship, facing mystery spin, Miles’s fielding mishaps and plenty more besides in a fascinating chat. Thanks to everyone that has listened to our first series...we’ll be back soon!  Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special 10% discount, just use the code POD (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports & Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Times cricket reporter Lizzie Ammon joins us with a great insight on the ways of the press box, and her love of County cricket; while Miles and Mark discuss the merits of catching drills and bathroom basketball. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special 10% discount, just use the code POD (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports & Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark and Miles talk to legendary Aussie paceman Merv Hughes direct from Melbourne and enjoy a fascinating chat about when the Australian’s got tough, growing moustaches, drinking ouzo and much more.  Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special 10% discount, just use the code POD (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports and Playback Media. Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of England’s finest batsmen and broadcasters, David Gower, joins Miles and Mark for an unforgettable, extended chat. They compare eras; including fast bowlers, inside the England dressing room; and Stokes v Botham. This interview was originally recorded in October 2020 as our pilot episode.  Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/ For a special 10% discount, just use the code POD (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports and Playback Media. Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper and former Shropshire cricketer Joe Hart joins Miles and Mark to talk about facing a young Moeen, the regular cricket games at Spurs‘ training ground and how his team mates rate against his demon bowling.  Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email middleplease@hotmail.com  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special 10% discount, just use the code POD (Over 18s only) Produced by Electric Sports and Playback Media. Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Miles Jupp and Mark Wood. Jos Buttler brilliantly opens the batting as our first ever guest, recorded just after the recent T20s. Meanwhile, Mark tackles a Steve Harmison based Mastermind round.  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special 10% discount, just use the code POD (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports and Playback Media. Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Miles Jupp and Mark Wood.  Mark is back in the bubble, this time in Cape Town, so the guys enjoy an imaginary speed date at Frankie & Benny’s to break the ice. We discover the perils of overdoing the Lords lunch menu and accidentally hitting Mitchell Johnson for six. Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  For a special 10% discount, just use the code POD (Over 18 only) Produced by Electric Sports and Playback Media. Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2020 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here's a quick trailer where Miles Jupp tells us all about his new podcast with Mark Wood, dropping truthbombs and peeling back the onion on the world of cricket. To hear more subscribe right now to where you're hearing to this or look for more places to hear it at middleplease.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new series featuring comedian, writer and cricket super fan Miles Jupp, together with England’s World Cup winning bowler Mark Wood.  In this preview teaser recorded in September, Mark recalls his strange life inside the England bio-secure bubble during the summer of 2020.  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketer’s Gin. www.cricketersgin.com/  Produced by Electric Sports and Playback Media Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices