Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White with an alternative (and sometimes musical) look at cricket...
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?
10/23/2024 • 58 minutes, 54 seconds
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….'
10/11/2024 • 48 minutes, 18 seconds
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.
9/30/2024 • 47 minutes, 40 seconds
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’.
9/20/2024 • 57 minutes
Captain or cake and legal red tape
Captain or cake? Comb or no comb? Which cricketer has Mattchin been playing Padel with? Which former England captain has stolen Felix’s idea to save Test cricket? What happened when listener Alec met Felix? Was that the most boring Test summer ever? Is there a correlation between handsome cover drives and jawline? Find out the answers to these pressings question now.
9/13/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 46 seconds
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.
9/6/2024 • 51 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
8/22/2024 • 46 minutes, 58 seconds
Alice Capsey and indie gifts from Steve Lamacq
Greg, Jimmy and Felix meet rising England star Alice Capsey as the Hundred reaches its climax - they chat about her stellar career and wish her a happy birthday to boot! Plus, there's all the latest correspondence from listeners, an amazing gift from Steve Lamacq, and could we be seeing the birth of a brand new Tailenders cricket venture?
8/16/2024 • 44 minutes, 7 seconds
Remembering Graham Thorpe
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of mental health, depression and suicide.Greg, Jimmy and Felix pay tribute to Graham Thorpe, one of England's greatest ever cricketers, after the sad news of his death at the age of 55. He was the brightest batting talent of his generation and a hero to millions of fans. If you have been affected by any of the subjects discussed in this podcast, you can access help and resources at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
8/14/2024 • 25 minutes, 50 seconds
Root, Reverse Swing and a Rubik's cube
Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss the remarkable Joe Root, the wonder of Mark Wood, and Issy Wong reveals what it’s liked to be bounced by ‘your other half’. Plus The Hundred, getting pushed over by Freddie Flintoff and Mattchin is back for another round of ‘Biden My Time’. Also what event would the Tailenders compete in if they could qualify for The Olympics?
7/31/2024 • 57 minutes, 55 seconds
We sacked Dawid Malan
A review of the Men's Second Test between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge. Plus what happened when the co-chairs of the Oval Invincibles met David Malan - who is nails, Mattchin has a presidential themed Hundred based quiz and Jimmy’s take on his new role with the England team.
7/23/2024 • 53 minutes, 44 seconds
The Test Matchimonial
Jimmy reflects on his final Test match for England at Lords plus what happened when The Tailenders got invited into the home dressing room, Mattchin’s ‘highlights’ and what next for ‘Our Jimmy’.
7/17/2024 • 55 minutes, 13 seconds
Pads Off: Jimmy/Mattchin
As Jimmy prepares for his final Test match we wanted to conduct a well researched, informative, ground breaking, career-spanning, exclusive interview with England’s greatest bowler and there was only one man (available) for the job… step forward Mattchin Tendulkar.From a teenager in Burnley to bowing out at Lord's, Mattchin delves deep into the psyche of the most successful fast bowler ever. Warning: This podcast does contain an unusually high number of metaphors.
7/4/2024 • 50 minutes, 36 seconds
Baseball Barry v Colin Cricket
Mattchin provides a history of American cricket, a preview of the Men's T20 Semi Finals, the joy of Jos Buttler, Glastonbury cricketers plus what is a ‘proper hat trick’ and who did Jimmy have to borrow batting kit off?
6/26/2024 • 54 minutes, 43 seconds
Timeless, timeless, timeless…
A ’timeless’ pod covering your emails, questions, talking points and correspondence of certainty and uncertainty - like a Martin Lewis-esque Cricket Saving Expert Special. Includes bat chat, a complaint, darts, Dr Who, Jimmy’s fear of cows and camping/caravanning cricketers.
6/19/2024 • 42 minutes, 2 seconds
The Oscar Piastri Special
The Tailenders go on a ’school trip’ to the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) to meet Australian Formula One driver and cricket fan Oscar Piastri.There’s an impromptu game of cricket on a somewhat uneven pitch, Oscar talks about his love of the game and gives the guys a tour of some of the classic McLaren cars on display.Plus Felix, who has never learnt to drive, gets some tips from Oscar on how to handle a Formula One Car before having a go in a F1 simulator.
6/12/2024 • 46 minutes, 9 seconds
The USA canter to victory
An Emergency Podcast of sorts. The Tailenders assembled last night to react to the USA’s shock win over Pakistan in the Men's T20 World Cup, this just a few hours after recording the podcast in the afternoon and saying how ‘unexciting' the tournament was. Plus we’re joined by Olympic Rowers and Tailenders Tom George and Ollie Wynne-Griffith as they prepare for Paris 2024.
6/7/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 41 seconds
Liiiiiiive from The Oval
The Windy Gantry at The Oval is the location for latest Tailenders as Greg, Jimmy and Felix preview the Men's T20 World Cup. Jimmy outlines his ‘England Starting XI’, Mattchin’s back with his ‘rolled over quiz’, complete with new theme tune and there’s a surprise for Sharky.
5/31/2024 • 39 minutes, 55 seconds
That’s the gist
More on Jimmy’s retirement, including Mattchin’s list of ’things’ Jimmy can now do. Plus listener emails, a ticket dilemma, theatre reviews and almost a quiz.
5/22/2024 • 57 minutes, 41 seconds
Emergency Podcast: Jimmy’s Got Something To Say
Jimmy assembled the team as he’s got something to tell the Tailenders listeners...
5/11/2024 • 19 minutes, 40 seconds
An Organised Walkie Talkie
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.
5/9/2024 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 40 seconds
Who Am I?
While in India Jimmy turned down the chance to meet the Dalai Lama, but who would he get out of bed for? Find out in Mattchin’s new, listener generated quiz ‘Meet or No Meet’. Plus we discover another side to Felix, big hitting in the IPL, Jofra’s back for England and the joys of a day watching country cricket.
5/2/2024 • 57 minutes, 18 seconds
The Michael Palin Special
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. Includded 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.
4/23/2024 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 12 seconds
The Boss
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.
4/16/2024 • 35 minutes, 50 seconds
Christmas all Summer
The County Championship is back so we headed to Lord's to celebrate everything that’s great about county cricket. This episode includes an explanation of how the competition works, the difference between Kookaburra and Dukes balls, hybrid pitches, the standard within the game and whether day one of the County Championship is like Xmas Eve, Xmas Day or New Year's Eve. Plus we’re joined by TMS Producer Adam Mountford.
4/8/2024 • 1 hour, 11 seconds
The Cowdrey Lecture
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.
3/27/2024 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 46 seconds
The Draft
We’re live(ish) from The Shardnado for The Hundred Draft with special guests Nasser Hussain, Charlotte Edwards, Grace Ballinger and Sam Billings. Plus Mattchin has created an easy to understand ’supermarket based’ guide to the draft and it’s inner workings.
3/21/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 4 seconds
700
Our Jimmy gets his 700th Test wicket - not that you’d know it from his typical, understated reaction - but despite this we’re determined to celebrate this never to be repeated cricketing milestone, even if he’s not! He tells the story behind number 700 - the wicket of Kuldeep Yadav, his on field ‘chat’ with Shubman Gill and how this England team can develop in the future. Plus comedian, poet and writer Tim Key joins us from Dharamsala for a fans perspective of watching cricket in one of the most beautiful grounds in the world, Mattchin updates us on his new cricketing career and lots of random facts about 2003.
3/12/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Ebb and Flow/Part and Parcel/They had a Sniff
A full review of the Men's 4th Test between India and England and a look ahead to the final match in the series. Plus Mattchin revives one of his classic quizzes so we can ‘get to know’ some of the new faces in the England team and discover who is the biggest prankster, who has good fashion sense and who likes country and western music. Also tattoos, trilateral listening and tour stories from Felix.
3/5/2024 • 59 minutes, 34 seconds
He plays Cricket Dhoni?
A full review of the 3rd Men's Test between India and England, Dibbly Dobbly chat, more cricketing birds plus Mattchin has created a quiz format that somehow manages to combine an Indian cricket legend with the West country dialect.
2/22/2024 • 49 minutes, 52 seconds
Jimmy’s back in the wickets!
The extension is going to get built in the 'house that wickets bought'! We hear the full inside story of the second Men's Test between India and England including how a former coach helped with Jimmy’s run up, praise for England’s young spinners, THAT wicket of Sharma, the new ‘Nighthawk', how India were 'on edge' and the perils of facing England’s batters in the nets. Plus Mattchin reveals how he became cricket’s premier influencer.
2/7/2024 • 54 minutes, 49 seconds
The Country of Test Cricket
Sunday was arguably the greatest day of Test Cricket ever so we’ve brought together an ensemble cast including England bowler Issy Wong, Cricinfo Writer Vithushan Ehantharajah and Tom Hartley’s former teacher for an emergency podcast!We have all the expert analysis you’d expect from Tailenders including cheese, cats, mice, mouthwash, drunken nights out, Latin phrases, Troy Deeney, GPS, McDonalds and Whitney Houston. Plus Greg has a very special message for Felix.
1/30/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 40 seconds
The Monopod
It was supposed to be a ‘Minipod’, was renamed a ‘Monopod’ and then became a ‘Pod but without Jimmy' who was travelling. Featuring cricketing father and sons, Mattchin’s football tips, ‘General Scarf Sadness’, a preview of the first India v England Men's Test, Mattchin makes The Sunday Times and the remarkable story of Shamar Joseph.
1/23/2024 • 31 minutes, 42 seconds
The Rob Key Special
Rob Key, Managing Director of England Men's Cricket (aka Jimmy’s boss), is our special guest to discuss, amongst other things, the World Cup, The Ashes and the future of Test cricket. Plus Felix goes all ‘Dragon’s Den’, Mattchin turns into Laura Kuenssberg, and a guide to making ‘Keysie Pizzas’.
1/16/2024 • 1 hour, 50 seconds
Dodgy Pitches, Dave and Dumps
Less than two weeks into 2024 and there is already loads of cricket to discuss. S.A v India, Australia v Pakistan, David Warner’s retirement, and random stuff from commentators and batters mic’d up. Plus predictions for 2024 and Felix has regrets about what he said on ‘Football Focus’.
1/9/2024 • 44 minutes, 20 seconds
The Christmas Special 2023
Pull up a chair and grab a mince pie as everyone is welcome around our metaphorical festive table for our ‘Christmas Special 2023’.Mattchin is on hand to supply the music and quizzes, special guest Shaun Keaveney provides some unexpected poetry and find out what cricketers do at Xmas. Ho Ho Well!This episode is available exclusively on BBC Sounds, head to the free app to listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p02pcb4w
12/25/2023 • 34 seconds
Mattchin The Mindreader
Who knew that Mattchin doesn’t just do ’stolen/inspired by others’ quizzes but he is also a cricketing mindreader extraordinaire? Plus Jimmy gives us an update from the England camp in Abu Dhabi and Freddie is back!
11/30/2023 • 40 minutes, 3 seconds
The Final, Fantasy League and Foul Language
A review of the Men's World Cup final, plus the winner of the Tailenders World Cup Fantasy League is revealed and an important language clarification from the last podcast.
11/20/2023 • 44 minutes, 55 seconds
Was The World Cup Good?
Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss if the Men's World Cup has actually been any good. Plus a brand new quiz from Mattchin, breaking football news, Limp Bizkit and ‘Great Train Journeys with Chris Tarrant'.
11/17/2023 • 41 minutes, 3 seconds
Tour Tales, Timed Out and Timmy
Tales from the recent Tailenders Tour, the Angelo Mathews ’Timed Out' affair, can anyone stop India, and meet ’Timmy Banderson’. Plus Mattchin returns with a ‘dismissal edition’ of a quiz favourite and what is your favourite ever LBW?
11/8/2023 • 54 minutes, 55 seconds
On the Fun Bus
Recorded 'live’ on the Tailenders Tour Fun Bus as we travelled from Sheffield / Nottingham to Manchester. All the latest from the tour, a review of recent matches in the men's ODI World Cup, plus Martin Keown, gym work outs, tennis and Timmy Banderson.
10/26/2023 • 41 minutes, 9 seconds
World Cup Preview
Greg, Jimmy and Felix preview the Men's ODI World Cup which starts in India later this week. Plus Mattchin is back for another round of arguably the best quiz he’s ever invented/stolen.
This episode is available exclusively on BBC Sounds, head to the free app to listen: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ghx03z
10/2/2023 • 32 seconds
The Romance Special (The Fourth Date)
An episode that proves Felix’s assertion that 'cricket equals love’. Plus Greg and Felix’s County Cricket Draft rivalry is going down to the wire.
On Wednesday, 4 October at 19:00 BST, Mattchin will be hosting a LIVE quiz night, exclusively on Discord, featuring special guests. Follow this link to put your loosely cricket-based knowledge to the test!
https://discord.gg/YHN89hrQ2w?event=1156939182426566787
9/29/2023 • 43 minutes, 19 seconds
Holland
In this episode of 'The loosely cricket based podcast’ we cover golf, Spiderman, touring, ferries, customs, rugby and eventually some cricket. Plus Mattchin has come up with the greatest quiz ever!
9/22/2023 • 54 minutes
The Cricketing Gods
Jimmy has advice on how to keep the Cricketing Gods happy, Mattchin is on the road to recovery and Greg and Felix are lost in a world of 'Stone Cold Steve Austin'. Plus Issy Wong is back on the pod, a review of England's latest white ball matches and some very random tour ideas.
9/5/2023 • 52 minutes, 53 seconds
Live from The Hundred Finals Day
The Co-Chairs of the Oval Invincibles celebrate their inaugural win in the men's Hundred at Lord's.
8/29/2023 • 37 minutes, 29 seconds
Courtney, Cobain and Codeine (Part 2)
After taking time out to compose themselves following Mattchin’s medical update (and the photo he sent to the group), the Tailenders discuss the Men's World Cup Squad and The Hundred.
8/25/2023 • 29 minutes, 26 seconds
Courtney, Cobain and Codeine (Part 1)
West Indian fast bowling legend Courtney Walsh is our very special guest, plus Mattchin is in a race against time to be fit for the live tour.
8/23/2023 • 42 minutes, 56 seconds
An Important Message From Mattchin
New to Tailenders, but can’t be bothered to listen to 200 previous episodes? Don’t worry, help is at hand!
In a series of mini-episodes available exclusively on BBC Sounds, Mattchin Tendulkar guides you through the weird and wonderful world of the podcast.
Head over to the free app now to listen to the first episode.
8/11/2023 • 40 seconds
You Could Not Write It
After an epic Men's Ashes series, the Tailenders salute Stuart Broad - one of England’s greatest ever players - as he signs off from cricket in the way only he can. Plus, Greg and Fe have an important, if somewhat surprising, announcement, and an appeal to the Tailenders listeners for help with a new ’spin off’ show.
8/3/2023 • 1 hour, 11 seconds
Fire and Water
We're ‘live’ from The Oval for an Old Trafford debrief and preview of the final men's Ashes Test, including - what song was Zak Crawley singing in his head during his amazing innings? What happened when Jimmy left Jonny Bairstow stranded on 99 not out? Is Cameron Green taller than Mattchin? What’s been on the England team ‘boombox’? Which England cricketer texts Greg with traffic updates? Plus the launch of a new feature ‘Rage against the Mattchin’.
7/27/2023 • 59 minutes
Heading(ley) in the Right Direction
After another Headingley adventure Jimmy shares his insights on England’s series-saving win in Leeds. Plus, reaction to England’s women winning the T20 series, Mattchin compares The Ashes to reality TV and Felix returns from Leeds with some new-found appreciation for The Kirkstall Lane end.
7/11/2023 • 54 minutes, 32 seconds
Lord's and a little bit of Fry and Laurie
Aussie commentator Mel Jones is on the pod to try and make sense of an extraordinary five days of cricket at Lord's during the Men's 2nd Ashes Test. Plus, what happened when Fe and Greg met Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, and Mattchin has discovered the next England bowler set to grab the headlines.
7/5/2023 • 1 hour, 27 seconds
Tammy Beaumont, Player of the Meaumont
Record breaker Tammy Beaumont relives her incredible innings in the women’s ashes test at Trent Bridge including her secret to fighting cramp, her new song and what it’s like to bat for nearly 9 hours. Plus a preview of the men’s second Ashes Test and reaction to the ICEC report into cricket.
6/28/2023 • 58 minutes, 17 seconds
Edgbaston (What a Test Match!)
A '360 degree review' of five days of extraordinary cricket in Birmingham as we witnessed arguably one of the Greatest Test Matches of all time.
Jimmy was of course on the pitch, Matt was in The Hollies, Fe, when not in the press room, was hanging out with Rob Key and G Force was listening from afar.
From the Declaration to dropped catches, reverse scoops to golden ducks…it’s all covered.
6/23/2023 • 53 minutes, 54 seconds
The Wait Is Over
The Double Ashes are upon us and - to quote Felix - everyone is ‘fizzing with adrenaline’.
Jimmy and Issy take us into the heart of England’s men's and women's teams as they prepare for a summer of cricket like no other.
6/13/2023 • 46 minutes, 12 seconds
The Ashes Preview
The 2023 Ashes are nearly here, so the Tailenders have assembled to preview the men's series which starts next week. Plus Jimmy’s Ashes memories, a history lesson and some predictions... but not from Felix after the last time!
6/6/2023 • 37 minutes, 14 seconds
The Home of Cricket
Ahead of the first Men's Test of the summer, the Tailenders are at Lord's and are joined by Jonathan Agnew and Isa Guha. Plus why Felix didn’t answer John McEnroe’s call, Mattchin has a new ‘plastic bag’ based quiz and tour news.
6/1/2023 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 36 seconds
A Waste of Time (and Data)
Don’t Fret, Jimmy is OK - plus teaching cricket to Americans, an update on Mattchin’s end, cricketing substitutes and listeners give their feedback to ‘Egg Stories’.
5/17/2023 • 53 minutes, 59 seconds
IPL and CDG (Part 2)
More from Manoj Badale, lead owner of the Rajasthan Royals, plus we are joined by a very special guest - NZ legend and Mattchin lookalike Colin de Grandhomme.
5/4/2023 • 36 minutes, 14 seconds
IPL and CDG (Part 1)
Lead owner of the Rajasthan Royals, Manoj Badale, joins The Tailenders to discuss all things IPL - including what’s it like to play 'real' Fantasy Cricket, working with Shane Warne and the future of franchise cricket. Plus Felix goes full ‘Dragon’s Den’ and re-pitches his World Test Championship idea.
5/4/2023 • 40 minutes, 50 seconds
Don’t fret, it’s Egg stories
The return of Mattchin’s most (only) original quiz ‘Don’t Fret’ plus ‘Egg Stories’, the Tailender who got a lift from a NZ cricketer’s Auntie, live (ish) grass cutting and bone cracking.
4/25/2023 • 37 minutes, 41 seconds
Artificial Intelligence
Mattchin embraces cutting edge technology to drag Tailenders into the brave new world of AI (spoiler - it didn’t go well). Plus, which cricketer refused to give up his hotel suite for Pep Guardiola, why spectators at The County Ground in Chelmsford might have seen more of the Lancashire team than they bargained for, and what happened when ‘Our Jimmy’ got Alastair Cook out twice last week?
4/19/2023 • 53 minutes, 12 seconds
Glenn McGrath
Aussie bowling legend Glenn McGrath joins us to discuss Bazball, The Ashes and memories of bowling in tandem with the late, great Shane Warne. Plus County Cricket Week 1, Colin de Grandhomme and what pants does Mattchin wear?
4/12/2023 • 47 minutes, 45 seconds
County Cricket Special
A celebration of all things County Cricket, including a very special guest, the return of the ‘Quizzical Butler’ in ‘County House’ and everything you wanted to know about groundskeeping.
4/4/2023 • 45 minutes, 49 seconds
Issy Wong: Inaugural WIPL Winner
Felix manages to grab an exclusive interview with WIPL winner - and Tailender - Issy Wong just before she jumped on a plane back home.
Plus, The Hundred draft, Mattchin has a new game - which surprisingly doesn’t appear to have been stolen from an existing format - and with the clocks going forward everyone is beginning to get excited about the summer.
3/28/2023 • 52 minutes, 39 seconds
Palladium Pandemonium
All the news from the two sell out shows at the London Palladium, plus Issy Wong is on to talk through the early stages of the WIPL, Jimmy makes an important career announcement, who is better tall or short batters and can you break an egg in one hand?
3/14/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 53 seconds
It Didn’t Go Wellington
A jet-lagged Jimmy relives the extraordinary second Test match between NZ and England in Wellington. Plus India v Australia, pre-Palladium nerves, Stat Bombs, Issy Wong checks in from India, Greg pitches a new sports series, world rankings and the extraordinary story behind Mattchin’s football ‘career’.
3/7/2023 • 56 minutes, 31 seconds
The Greatest Bilateral Bowling Partnership Of All Time
All the reaction from England men’s record-breaking win in the first Test against NZ, plus the joy that is watching Stuart Broad bowl, why Ben Duckett is like Brian Lara and does Jimmy now like the pink ball?
2/23/2023 • 48 minutes, 52 seconds
Sunday night, Monday morning
Some serious ‘Mellow Magic’ vibes as the Tailenders assemble across time zones to preview the first men's Test between England and NZ. Plus Mattchin is back with part two of ‘Bazball or Nothing’, an update on Jonny Bairstow and the ‘wrong trousers’ and which sport would Jimmy like to play if he wasn’t a cricketer?
2/14/2023 • 55 minutes, 58 seconds
Rattle Your Dags
Jimmy’s getting ready for the NZ series, Greg is inspired by ‘Wallace and Gromit’, Mattchin is in full quiz mode and Fe is probably still holding Roy Hodgson’s hand. Plus International Spymaster Issy Wong joins us to look ahead to the Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa and more Sea Life Cricketers.
2/10/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 21 seconds
Sophie Ecclestone and Sea Life Cricketers
Sophie Ecclestone - the number one ranked women's bowler in the world - joins us to chat T20 World Cup, the art of spin bowling, Love Island and the state of her beloved Everton FC. Plus Sea Life Cricketers, what happened when Felix met Roy Hodgson and the ‘Jimmy Anderson Clinic’ is open for business.
1/31/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 51 seconds
The Mark Wood Episode
England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Tailenders from the 'top end' to chat garage cricket, the ABC game, Ed Sheeran, injuries, fear of flying, megalodons, whistle offs, stealing food from Ben Stokes and the T20 World Cup win. Plus Mattchin is on hand with a bespoke Mark Wood quiz, complete with new theme tune 'Would Mark Wood?'
1/24/2023 • 50 minutes, 51 seconds
Back Yourself Into The Future
After 12 months, Mattchin’s longest running quiz at last reaches its conclusion - but who successfully 'backed themselves into the future'? Plus predictions for 2023, Felix reveals his men's Test team of the year and 'sea life cricketers'
1/17/2023 • 35 minutes, 55 seconds
History Makers
Jimmy’s back in the UK, so time for the Tailenders to assemble for an ‘emergency podcast' to look back and marvel at the history making tour of Pakistan. Plus Sixes, Shades and Stat Bombs.
12/21/2022 • 31 minutes, 50 seconds
THAT ball to Rizwan. Wow
Greg, Jimmy and Felix reflect on the second men's Test match between Pakistan and England. Plus Felix reveals an unexpected clothing purchase, journalist Sonia Twigg joins us to chat about life on the road as part of the Press Pack in Pakistan, Wayne Madsen news, Joe Root’s impressions of ‘Our Jimmy' and ’Stat-Bombs'
12/16/2022 • 51 minutes, 45 seconds
Greatest Test Win Ever
The inside story of the incredible, extraordinary, record breaking first men's test match between Pakistan and England.
12/8/2022 • 57 minutes, 24 seconds
Bilateral, Babar and Barlow
The Tailenders preview the bilateral Men’s Test series between England and Pakistan, plus F1 grid walks, Jamie T gigs, the wisdom of Gary Barlow and Mattchin returns with a new edition of one of his classic quizzes.
11/29/2022 • 54 minutes, 10 seconds
Five Years.
A special celebratory birthday edition looking back at 5 years of Tailenders. Plus Issy Wong is back with her network of spies, Mattchin reveals some bad news and Greg has been digging out old emails from 2017.
11/22/2022 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 26 seconds
Double World Champions
Emergency podcast alert! Greg, Jimmy and Felix are joined by Jonny Bairstow to review the Men's T20 Final as England’s became double World Champions.
11/14/2022 • 34 minutes
Emergency Podcast: The Semi Finals
Greg, Jimmy and Felix look back at England men's stunning semi final success against India, plus BBC Asian Network presenter Noreen Khan is on the pod to talk all things Pakistan.
11/11/2022 • 46 minutes, 14 seconds
Who do you think you are?
A deep dive into Mattchin's family tree, plus ’Correspondence of Uncertainty’ and the ‘Jimmy Anderson Clinic’ is open for business.
11/2/2022 • 44 minutes, 53 seconds
T20, Elvis and Canine Heartbeats
Greg, Jimmy and Felix review the early stages of the Men's T20 World Cup including THAT game between India and Pakistan, plus Canine Heartbeats, Elvis and more on Mattchin’s mountain adventure.
10/25/2022 • 39 minutes, 32 seconds
The Rock and The Mountain
Felix is stuck in the 1990s, there’s fighting talk from Jimmy, Greg has a special message and Mattchin’s been on an extraordinary adventure. Plus T20 Mens World Cup, the secrets of net sessions and Welsh Cricketers.
10/21/2022 • 49 minutes, 5 seconds
The Music Special
The ‘loosely cricket based podcast’ stretches that description even more with a Music Special featuring legendary producer Giles Martin, the return of GCS, Jimmy reveals which band he’d like to be in and Mattchin presents what he describes as ’The Greatest Music Quiz Ever’.
10/11/2022 • 59 minutes, 21 seconds
Lawz, Rulez and Mankadz
An eclectic mix of topics on the latest episode including Mankads, T20s, Wayne Madsen, Darth Vader and Canine Heart Sounds. Plus as the County Championship is wrapped up for another season a welcome return for Mattchin’s quiz - ‘County House’.
9/30/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 24 seconds
Loose Ends
As the summer draws to an end The Tailenders take the opportunity to tie up some loose ends from previous podcasts. Includes a very, very special guest and Mattchin revives an old and some might say overlooked and under appreciated quiz format.
9/21/2022 • 48 minutes, 8 seconds
What a Summer
Jimmy reveals the inside story behind England's victory at The Oval in the final Test match of the summer against South Africa. Plus wobble seams, Scrabble, nightclubs and Issy Wong is back.
9/14/2022 • 57 minutes, 46 seconds
Issy Wong’s Network of Spies
England fast bowler Issy Wong is our special guest, plus left handed guitar playing, Mattchin’s ‘Butterfly Effect’ on the England’s men's Test team and Jimmy looks back at the second Test versus South Africa.
9/2/2022 • 57 minutes, 17 seconds
Bonus Episode: County House
After months of delays the wait is over at last. We hijacked a Radio 1 studio and finally got round to recording the quiz that has achieved almost mythical status - ‘County House’. Mattchin is the ‘Quizzical Butler’, but who will he let into the County House?
8/26/2022 • 18 minutes, 52 seconds
Modern Day References
Jimmy reviews events on the pitch at Lord's in the first Test versus SA, while Mattchin gives an insight into his extraordinary day off the pitch at the Home of Cricket. Plus Coldplay, Mick Jagger, Brendon Julian, Narnia, and The Rock.
8/23/2022 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 31 seconds
The Weird Gazebo of Truth
An international episode as Tailenders unite and takeover from across the globe. Plus, what happened at Jimmy’s birthday party, T20 troubles and Mattchin turns his new quiz up to a hundred.
8/2/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 9 seconds
Trouble in Paradise
Is this the moment for Mattchin’s long awaited County Cricket Quiz? Plus, an unusual question for Jimmy, what actually happened in the final of The Blast and is there just too much cricket?
7/21/2022 • 50 minutes, 54 seconds
Jonny Bairstow
The man of the moment Jonny Bairstow is our very special guest as the Tailenders get the inside story of the ‘Baz Ball’ revolution.
7/8/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 58 seconds
General Cricketing Madness
The Tailenders assemble for an emergency podcast following the extraordinary events at Trent Bridge.
6/16/2022 • 37 minutes, 54 seconds
The ‘Now 37’ of Test Cricket
The Tailenders pick over the good, tasty bones of the first men's test between England and New Zealand. Plus Partridge, Shane Warne Day, Double Pat Releases in the Long Room and where does the ball sleep?
6/7/2022 • 59 minutes, 11 seconds
'Anything can happen when…'
The Tailenders are back at Lord's (no tractor in the way this time) to preview the first men's Test match of the summer, plus the latest on ’Shane Warne Day’ and what happened when Jimmy had dinner with two legends of the game?
6/1/2022 • 55 minutes, 37 seconds
Hippies, Punks and Idiosyncrasies
Jimmy’s back in the England Test squad, Greg’s lost the power to speak, Felix has a new quiz and Mattchin is on a nature walk.
5/19/2022 • 58 minutes, 36 seconds
The Ball of the 21st Century
Greg, Jimmy, Felix and Mattchin are joined by England bowler Kate Cross to try and work out what has been the ball of the 21st Century so far. Plus an impromptu quiz inspired by the Playfair Cricket Annual 2022.
5/16/2022 • 47 minutes, 46 seconds
Olé
A new England Men's Test captain, County Cricket round up, Felix’s latest holiday, Mattchin has a radical plan for English Cricket plus Correspondence of Uncertainty.
5/9/2022 • 47 minutes, 45 seconds
Ch Ch Changes
The Tailenders reflect on a dramatic week in English cricket with changes on and off the field. Plus gig reviews, lawnmower chat, the joys of County Cricket and which pop star’s dad does Jimmy look like?
4/21/2022 • 56 minutes, 7 seconds
Bad news and irrelevant news
The Jimmy Anderson Clinic is open again as we usher in the new cricket season. Plus the much-anticipated new quiz from Mattchin, ‘Out with the old, in with the Agnew’.
4/11/2022 • 48 minutes, 20 seconds
The World Cup and Shane Stories
A look ahead to the Women's World Cup Final between Australia and England, plus some incredible Shane Warne stories from listeners about meeting the great man.
4/2/2022 • 44 minutes, 8 seconds
Grenada
We cross live (sort of) to our Cricket Correspondents Felix White and Mattchin Tendulkar for an in depth analysis (sort of) of the third and final Test between the West Indies and England men's teams. Includes guest appearances (sort of) from David Gower, Mark Schwarzer and the Prime Minister of Grenada.
3/30/2022 • 58 minutes, 15 seconds
G.C.G (The Second Innings)
The Tailenders are on hand to bring another instalment of ‘General Cricketing Gladness’ to the world. Including an impromptu ‘Jimmy Anderson Clinic’, wedding advice, an extraordinary tale about John Major’s hands and is Daren Sammy the nicest cricketer in the world?
3/21/2022 • 57 minutes, 57 seconds
Shane and Rod
The Tailenders assemble to look back at the lives and careers of two Australian cricketing greats - Shane Warne and Rod Marsh.
3/14/2022 • 28 minutes, 44 seconds
How’s Jimmy?
Jimmy talks for the first time about being omitted from the England Test team for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. Plus, the return of ‘Correspondence of Uncertainty’, Mattchin debuts a new game and Greg, Felix and Mattchin have a moral dilemma.
2/23/2022 • 49 minutes, 22 seconds
Awards, Teeth and The Future
The return of ‘Correspondence of Uncertainty’, a look back at the recent Men's T20 series in the West Indies and Mattchin has a quiz that lasts… A WHOLE YEAR!
2/4/2022 • 47 minutes, 52 seconds
Drama Down Under and Catfishing Colin Montgomerie
It's two podcasts for the price of one as The Tailenders are joined by the No Balls crew to look back at a dramatic end to the Women's Ashes Test in Canberra. Also Jimmy discusses the fallout to the Men's Ashes, there's more on the Mattchin/Montgomerie Twitter mystery, and shopping for floor tiles.
1/31/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 29 seconds
Emergency Podcast (SCG Edition)
The Tailenders assemble for an ‘Emergency Podcast’ with the inside story to the final day at the SCG.
1/9/2022 • 25 minutes, 34 seconds
Good Stuff
The Tailenders look back at 2021 plus Mattchin has a new follower and there’s an important question for Felix in ‘Correspondence of Uncertainty’.
12/31/2021 • 43 minutes, 17 seconds
Christmas Crusic
All the news from inside the England camp ahead of the third men's Ashes Test, plus: a message from ‘Indie Royalty’, recommendations, recipes, ‘band tension’, a moment of tenderness and Father Christmattchin is on hand too with a festive themed quiz.
12/24/2021 • 41 minutes, 9 seconds
Premonitions
The Tailenders preview the upcoming Men's Ashes Series, Felix reveals his premonition as to what will happen, and Mattchin has a new quiz that promises to ‘cause elation across the nation’.
12/3/2021 • 50 minutes, 44 seconds
Get me on Newsnight
Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss Aussie captains, Meteorology, Wash Outs, Aussie Insults, The Beatles and Newsnight, plus Mattchin is after advice.
11/27/2021 • 52 minutes, 40 seconds
Back in the studio
After nearly 2 years we’re back in Radio Kazakhstan (except Jimmy) to discuss the Men's World T20, England’s quarantine - including the ’Transition Zone’ - and Jack Leach’s pillow.
Plus we’re joined by Vithushan Ehantharajah from The Independent to discuss the ongoing racism scandal at Yorkshire CCC.
11/12/2021 • 56 minutes, 11 seconds
Goggle Radio
The ‘best’ bits from the tour including ‘GCS', a round of ‘Freudian Slips’, a live rendition of ’Stuck at the Crease’ and which cricket law Jimmy would change. Plus, a new feature called ‘Correspondence of Uncertainty’.
11/3/2021 • 59 minutes, 1 second
T20, Texts and Terrible Impressions
Greg, Jimmy and Felix review the initial stages of the Men’s T20 World Cup, plus Ben Stokes returns to Test Cricket, questions you shouldn’t ask Virat Kohli and do cricketers use emojis? Also a ‘creatively muzzled’ Mattchin is back with a new Ashes inspired game.
10/28/2021 • 51 minutes, 56 seconds
After the Tour
After recovering from the rigours of their first ever tour the Tailenders are back to talk T20 World Cup, The Ashes, team WhatsApp groups and what actually happened on the tour bus. Plus plans are set in motion for Tailenders to unite and take over (virtually) on Boxing Day.
10/19/2021 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds
Hospitality and Heavy Metal
The Fifth Test that never was, the return of ‘What Became of the Likely Lads’, Mattchin’s trip to The Oval, The Zombie Apocalypse, Timekeeping and Heavy Metal in the changing room.
9/15/2021 • 39 minutes, 56 seconds
Tax Free
The Tailenders assemble to review England Men's victory in the Third Test against India at Headingley, plus coconuts, pineapples, frogs, wizards, tax free cash, Dale Steyn and the return of ‘Whozat Then?’
9/1/2021 • 46 minutes, 47 seconds
The Wizard and The Frog
Greg, Jimmy and Felix review the second Test against India at Lord's, plus, and this is saying something, Mattchin asks Jimmy the most bizarre question ever!
8/23/2021 • 57 minutes, 28 seconds
The Fifths
Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss Ben Stokes’s break from cricket, the upcoming Test series against India and the first weeks of The Hundred.
8/4/2021 • 43 minutes, 18 seconds
The Clue
He couldn't watch the concluding men's ODI and he’s in danger of missing out on The Hundred, so Greg James needs all Tailenders to assemble and help him break out of his mobile escape room. Jimmy is on hand with the shortest Tailenders episode ever recorded that contains the next clue.
#R1SummerBreakOut
7/21/2021 • 1 minute, 44 seconds
The Campervan
Greg is trapped in a campervan, so what better time to do a preview of The Hundred? Plus, we find out if Jimmy is ‘Big Spoon’, ‘Little Spoon’; or ‘Anti Spoon’ and Mattchin has a new feature - ‘WWJD?’
7/20/2021 • 30 minutes, 2 seconds
The Thousand
Welcome to Jimmy Anderson’s ’The Thousand’ - Mattchin’s new ‘board game’ to celebrate Jimmy’s 1000th First Class wicket. Plus the loosely cricket based podcast goes loosely football based to review the Euros and Felix reveals he has a bounty on his head.
7/16/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 1 second
I didn’t mention Trevor Penney
The Tailenders return to Lord's for a socially distanced pod recording with a special guest. Plus Mystic Mattchin, remote controlled cars and The Hundred.
7/2/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 37 seconds
Give it a whack
Greg, Jimmy and Felix return to look back at the NZ series and the tables are turned on Mattchin as he takes the hot seat for the final round of ‘MattchinMind’.
Plus proud cricketing parents, socks and Felix’s Indie Music Quiz.
Go well
6/21/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 51 seconds
Hick, Partridge and Cupcakes
Greg, Jimmy and Felix look ahead to the first England Men's Test match of the summer against New Zealand, plus Greg is in the hot seat for the latest round of ‘Mattchin Mind’, DRS v VAR, Mattchin’s Celebrity Football Report and cupcakes.
5/27/2021 • 59 minutes, 18 seconds
Marnus, Joey and Anneka
After the excitement of recording ‘in person’ behind a tractor it’s back to Zoom for the Tailenders. ‘Mattchinmind' returns for round 2, Jimmy looks back at his rain affected game against Glamorgan, Felix’s ‘Indie Music Quiz’, LGBT cricket, Joe Root's sunglasses and Mattchin has an exciting announcement.
5/14/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 17 seconds
The Tractor
Nearly 14 months after they last saw each other in real life, The Tailenders assemble for a podcast recording at the home of cricket.
Includes special guests, the return of GCS, a ’spicy’ revelation for Felix, kazoos, ’Mattchinmind’ and a tractor.
5/4/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 38 seconds
Mattchin Abandoned
Mattchin’s new (stolen) game ends in chaos, car crash confessions from Greg, Felix’s Indie Music Quiz and a Lancashire Cricket lesson from Jimmy. Plus, does the ball swing in Thailand?
4/15/2021 • 1 hour, 34 seconds
Crease Lightning and Brazil
A day later than planned, Tailenders assemble to review the India ODI series, plus Mattchin pilots a new quiz, another round of ‘Felix’s Mystery Indie Song’ and we’re going to Brazil.
4/1/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 30 seconds
For Matt
How long does it take to go ‘from naked to pads’? This is just one of the key questions answered in this week’s podcast. Plus Nas, Call of Duty, Record Breakers and vaccinations.
3/16/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 52 seconds
The Anderson Obama Method
Everyone gets misty eyed as they reminisce about the live show in Manchester from a year ago, Jimmy receives some mind blowing news, Mattchin provides an Indian Cricket history lesson, University Challenge and a lot of ‘unnecessary honesty’. Plus a look back at the third Test against India and a preview of the fourth and final match in the series.
3/3/2021 • 57 minutes, 29 seconds
Two Chaps in Hazmat Suits
Greg, Jimmy and Felix look ahead to the third Test against India, ably assisted by Mattchin and his ’scientific research’ into how the pink ball might behave in Ahmedabad. Plus a new quiz, a quest to find Mattchin a Serbian girlfriend and Jimmy reveals how Dua Lipa helped him in the first Test.
2/23/2021 • 52 minutes, 32 seconds
Chennai Cheers
The inside story of THAT over, plus Mattchin slides into Jack Leach’s DMs, sweaty hands, zing bails, big cheques, County Cricket cheese on toast, the hunt for clay and Who Are You?
2/11/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Pacino and De Niro
Jimmy brings a very special guest to the podcast while Mattchin ‘reinvents’ the sporting interview with a dramatic twist. Plus beans, cheese, Macca, Weller and ovens.
1/27/2021 • 49 minutes, 19 seconds
Antlers Are Necessary
An emergency podcast (sort of) as The Tailenders assemble to look back at the extraordinary events at The Gabba in the final Test between Australia and India. Plus, Felix enters the ‘Sharky Tank’, cheese on toast cancel culture, tight shorts, thumbs up photos, heckling and the battle for The Moose Cup.
1/20/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 9 seconds
Howzat, Hamzat and Whozat
New Year, New Tailenders but still the usual mix of ’Twaddly Chat’ covering a wide range of topics, including Australia v India, England’s upcoming series against Sri Lanka, cheese on toast and the return of ‘General Cricketing Sadness’.
Plus Mattchin brings back a ‘classic’ game and Felix has been using his time in Lockdown to come up with a new formula for the World Test Championship.
1/8/2021 • 59 minutes, 32 seconds
Christmas Cheers
Greg, Jimmy, Felix and Mattchin assemble for an ‘Emergency Tier 4’ podcast to make sure no Tailender is alone this Christmas.
Featuring listener stories, a special guest, Mattchin’s quizzes (including arguably the greatest Crusic of all time) and more cheese chat.
Plus a look back at THAT India collapse and a preview of the Boxing Day test at the MCG.
12/25/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 42 seconds
Cricket, Christmas, Cheese and Serial Killers
A definite ‘end of term’ feel as Greg, Jimmy and Felix look back at the extraordinary year that was 2020, aided by Mattchin and his ‘virtual advent calendar’.
Plus a look at the England squad heading to Sri Lanka, Jimmy gives his verdict on the current Australia v India series and Mattchin has a surprise for the end of the show.
12/18/2020 • 52 minutes, 21 seconds
South Africa, Statues and Sangria
Greg, Jimmy and Felix review England’s T20 series win over South Africa, plus plans for a road named after Jimmy in his hometown of Burnley go up a level and Mattchin is back with a new quiz called ‘Wicketless’, which is in no way similar in any way to ‘Pointless’.
12/4/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 54 seconds
Burnley News
All the big and important cricketing questions are tackled in the latest podcast including - will we ever see a $10 million IPL player, are the new rules for the Big Bash any good, which road should be named after Jimmy, and will Mattchin make it in time to his ‘virtual’ parents evening?
11/20/2020 • 59 minutes, 12 seconds
Lockdown Quiz 2.0
As England enters its second lockdown, Mattchin is back for another of his ‘famous’ quizzes, complete with special guests, new rounds and some family favourites.
11/9/2020 • 1 hour, 39 seconds
Death. Blood. Death.
Warning: This edition of 'the loosely cricket based podcast' was recorded in the evening and includes folk metal, tall cricketers, the IPL, moustaches, pagodas, super super overs and the 38th coolest person in Bristol.
10/26/2020 • 54 minutes, 45 seconds
The Dream Apprentice
Greg, Jimmy and Felix are joined by psychologist and dream expert Ian Wallace to help decipher Joe Root’s ’Tailenders / Tenacious D / Spaghetti Guitar / Jimmy 600 Tribute’ dream.
Plus England’s Tammy Beaumont joins us from Australia ahead of the start of the WBBL, Mattchin is back with a new ‘video messaging-based’ quiz and Tailenders unite and takeover for a special musical finale.
#GoWell
10/12/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 14 seconds
Hey Joe
Welcome to a Tailenders special as England Men's Test captain Joe Root joins Greg, Jimmy and Felix to discuss dreams, blackberries, haircuts and even some cricket.
Plus Mattchin is back with a new quiz/podcast concept/stolen format (delete as appropriate) and Adam Collins pays tribute to the late Dean Jones.
9/28/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 4 seconds
Signings, Sibley and Sixer!
Greg, Jimmy and Felix look back at the Pakistan T20 series, we discover who is ‘half as famous as Richard Osman’ and Mattchin debuts his new game - ’Sixer’!
Plus, Will Flynn from England’s Physical Disability Cricket Team shares his ‘General Cricketing Gladness’.
9/3/2020 • 58 minutes, 43 seconds
600
The Tailenders assemble for an emergency podcast to celebrate Jimmy becoming the first fast bowler to claim 600 Test wickets.
Plus Mattchin reveals his 'secret role' within the England camp and a surprising email arrives from Los Angeles.
8/27/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 58 seconds
The 500 Club
Stuart Broad, the latest member of the 500 Test wickets club, joins Greg, Jimmy and Felix to discuss the art of bowling, the Ashes and life in a bubble.
Plus, Mattchin is back with a new game, more on ’The Declare Flare’ and the odd technical difficulty!
8/5/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 51 seconds
The Declare Flare
Greg, Jimmy and Felix review the second Test between England and West Indies, plus Mattchin has an idea to improve the game, the genius that is Ben Stokes, a new nickname for Jimmy, boring innings and Happy National Mango Day.
7/23/2020 • 59 minutes, 20 seconds
CRICKET.IS.BACK.
Greg, Jimmy and Felix look back at the first Test between England and West Indies, plus ‘Parachutes’ at 20, sweaty players, 1980s camera angles, cardboard cut outs and awards.
7/15/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 20 seconds
99 Not Out
Greg, Jimmy and Felix are joined by two special guests to celebrate Tailenders reaching 99 not out. Plus Mattchin has been digging through the back catalogue for his latest quiz, a new take on ‘Project Mobilisation’ and Jimmy gives an insight into life in the ‘Bio-Bubble’ in Southampton.
7/2/2020 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 12 seconds
Dads
Greg, Jimmy and Felix celebrate Father's Day plus a plan is hatched to get Mattchin into the first Test between England and West Indies, General Cricketing Gladness, an update on Jimmy’s magpie problem, the best worst batsman in the world and the return of Twelfth Mansplaining.
6/22/2020 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 25 seconds
The Phone In
Greg, Jimmy and Felix open the phone lines to the wonderful Tailenders listeners. Plus, Isa Guha is our special guest and the return of ‘Poetry Cow Corner’.
6/12/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 48 seconds
The Sound Bath and Twelfth Mansplaining
With no real cricket due to Lockdown, Greg, Jimmy, Felix and Mattchin evoke their inner ‘Brian Eno’ to immerse themselves in a ‘cricketing sound bath’.
Plus a new game from Mattchin, ’Twelfth Mansplaining’, an incredible ‘GCG’, Jimmy gives an update on his solo training regime and an appeal for the Tailenders community to help us out with the next show.
6/1/2020 • 38 minutes, 49 seconds
Thrown under the bus (sort of)
Felix reveals his ‘bus-related anxieties’, plus ‘Pavement No-Balls’, ‘Walking Cricket’, more ‘GCG’, ‘Poetry Cow Corner’ and news on the next album by The 1975.
5/26/2020 • 1 hour, 5 seconds
Time Travel and The Voice of the Sea
Michael Vaughan joins Greg, Jimmy, Felix and Mattchin as they head back to 2005 to review England’s two-run win over Australia in the second Test at Edgbaston.
Plus Mattchin’s latest game 'The Vaughan Ultimatum', 'Go Wells' and more on The Maccabees' Norwich Arts Centre 'ticket fiasco'.
5/12/2020 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 5 seconds
2005 and all that
Ahead of the Test Match Special replay of the iconic 2005 Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Greg, Jimmy, Felix and Mattchin look back at how cricket gripped the nation in the balmy summer of 2005.
Plus more poetry, General Cricketing Gladness and Ball Wax.
5/6/2020 • 54 minutes, 3 seconds
G.C.G.
Greg, Jimmy, Felix and Mattchin hear listeners tales of cricketing joy in a ‘General Cricketing Gladness Special’.
Plus Jimmy reflects on when we might have some cricket this summer, ‘Go Wells’, the trials and tribulations of playing the Norwich Art Centre and a touch of poetry.
4/30/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 25 seconds
The Instagram Live Quiz (The Second Innings)
Following the debacle of Mattchin’s first Instagram Live Quiz, that didn’t go well, this is his follow-up which, in true Tailenders fashion, is neither live nor on Instagram.
Plus we have a new take on ‘GCS’, wedding updates and Felix explains why Tailenders are like dolphins.
Oh, and we have a very special guest but ’No Surprises’ for guessing who that is.
4/24/2020 • 53 minutes, 27 seconds
The Emergency Post Quiz Podcast
Following a weekend of Tailenders activity, Greg, Jimmy, Felix and Mattchin assemble to review the replay of Headingley, the ’Scorealong’ and Mattchin’s post match Instagram Quiz, which it's fair to say did not go well.
Warning: This podcast contains some strong(ish) language.
Go (Stay) Well.
4/14/2020 • 44 minutes, 47 seconds
Scorecards and Hoovers
Greg, Jimmy, Felix and Mattchin are joined by TMS scorer Andy Zaltzman as they look to get ‘match fit’ for the upcoming ’score-along’.
Plus Jimmy relives the time he was most nervous during a Test Match and Felix creates a playlist for household chores #tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakehoover
4/7/2020 • 50 minutes, 39 seconds
Seattle, Say it, Salford?
Greg, Jimmy and Felix continue to broadcast ‘in isolation’ but this week they are joined by a new guest listener.
Plus Mattchin takes us on our ‘virtual’ holidays, a review of ’The Test’ - the new documentary series about the Aussie cricket team - and Felix has some explaining to do about last week’s ‘Isolation, Interactive Quiz’.
4/2/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 58 seconds
The Tailenders Interactive Isolation Quiz
Mattchin is your quiz master for the first ever Tailenders Interactive Isolation Quiz. Rounds include Literature, Crusic and an unusual singing round. Go (stay) well.
3/25/2020 • 1 hour, 41 seconds
The Isolation Special
No DPRs, no viking embraces and definitely no Dizzee fist bumps as Greg, Felix, Jimmy and Mattchin isolate themselves in various locations across the UK in order to record the latest Tailenders.
Expect the usual nonsense, plus a review of the Manchester show including a final update from scorer Katie, a new take on ‘Project Mobilisation’ plus an idea to really get Tailenders of the world to unite and takeover.
3/18/2020 • 53 minutes, 24 seconds
Live from The Palace - Part 2
More nonsense from the live show in Manchester, including a surprise for Jimmy, GCS and a special listener reunion.
3/10/2020 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 7 seconds
Live from The Palace - Part 1
Tailenders of the world united and took over the Palace Theatre, Manchester, for a night of ’twaddly cricket chat’, stupid games, songs and the odd special guest. Contains mangoes, live shredding, batting jackets and Allan Lamb (sort of).
3/10/2020 • 1 hour, 21 seconds
Off Piste
Greg, Jimmy and Felix talk Trump, Thailand and T20 plus crowdsurfing, detectives, set lists, a different take on ‘GCS’ and ‘Project Mobilisation’.
Go Well.
2/27/2020 • 39 minutes, 33 seconds
The Romance Special (The Third Date)
Following the success (?) of the first two Romance Specials, Greg, Jimmy and Felix find out if true love can be found via a shared passion for cricket.
Plus Mattchin is back with a new quiz, a look back at the one day series against South Africa and former England batter and TMS regular Ebony Rainford-Brent is our special guest.
2/11/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 39 seconds
Siri, Sachin and South Africa
Greg, Jimmy and Felix review England’s series win against South Africa, discover which players have the worst timekeeping and ‘General Cricketing Sadness’ makes a welcome return.
2/3/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 16 seconds
The Palace, The Debate and The Victory
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White reveal the location and date of the next live show, review how ’Tailenders’ infiltrated Sky TV and look back at England’s comprehensive victory over South Africa. Plus another round of ‘Whozzat’, Go Wells and the tantalising prospect of one of the most bizarre duets in musical history.
1/23/2020 • 53 minutes, 1 second
The Mattchin Report
Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson are live (sort of) on the radio for another edition of Tailenders, including a ‘General Cricketing Sadness’ 20 years in the making, Banner Update and a unique Mattchin Report.
1/22/2020 • 50 minutes, 52 seconds
I’ll Tell You What It Is. It’s Felix’s Dirty Secret.
Greg, Jimmy and Felix look back at the second test between England and South Africa, plus Jimmy gives an injury update, Mattchin has a new game and Felix has a dirty secret.
1/15/2020 • 52 minutes, 3 seconds
The Sickness Episode (aka The Perils of Playing in White Trousers)
An emergency ’Tailenders Assemble’ podcast to look back at the first test between South Africa and England which was blighted by a sickness bug that swept through the England team resulting in quarantined players and plenty of antiseptic wipes.
Plus how to make a cup of tea while scoring and an update on project mobilisation.
12/31/2019 • 43 minutes, 4 seconds
We’re Having Xmas in March
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White announce they are going to postpone Xmas and move it to March. Plus they preview England's upcoming series against South Africa, look back at the career of the late, great Bob Willis and Mattchin Tendulkar reveals how he became the new singer of The Maccabees.
12/13/2019 • 51 minutes, 11 seconds
Sandra Bullock
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White look back at the NZ Test series, Mattchin returns for an edition of ‘Our Jimmy’ and we get the latest on Jimmy’s ‘lads holiday’ with Mark Wood in South Africa.
This podcast was recorded before the sad news of the death of legendary England fast bowler and broadcaster Bob Willis - one of our favourite players. We’ll do a full tribute to one of England’s finest on the next episode.
12/5/2019 • 36 minutes, 38 seconds
The Net Session
It’s our second birthday and to celebrate we headed to The Oval to record the podcast and to have a net session, which seemed like a good idea at the time. Plus Mattchin Tendulkar pitches a new cricketing idea, we look back at England's T20 series versus New Zealand and several cricketing legends are ’thrown under the bus’. Go Well.
11/20/2019 • 48 minutes, 50 seconds
See It. Say It. Salford.
Greg, Jimmy and a grumpy Felix assess the NZ series so far, find out which grounds are most popular among England players and Mattchin has a new game. Plus Xmas singles, Alan Lamb and Logistics.
11/6/2019 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 57 seconds
Comedowns and Conditioning
Greg, Jimmy and Felix review the events at ’Tailenders Live’, pass judgement on ’The Hundred’ draft and discuss the important topic of hair care.
10/25/2019 • 51 minutes, 36 seconds
The Hackney Special: Part Two
Part two of when Tailenders took over The Hackney Empire: includes ‘Freudian Slips’, ‘Crusic’, glass cleaning and an unusual Q&A with the audience.
Go well!
#tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover
10/18/2019 • 45 minutes, 36 seconds
The Hackney Special: Part One
Greg, Jimmy and Felix are joined by an all star band, the odd special guest and the legend that is Mattchin Tendulkar to take over the Hackney Empire for a live Tailenders Special.
Expect shredding, Brimful of Ashes, Elly Oldroyd in the Windy Gantry, General Cricketing Sadness and Mattchin’s Summer Report...
Go Well!
#tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover
10/18/2019 • 54 minutes, 15 seconds
Hackney Preview (aka The Short Episode)
Greg, Jimmy and Felix assemble for a Hackney Empire thought shower, brain storm, health and safety briefing. Plus the Hundred and England’s new coach.
10/11/2019 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
The Therapy Special (aka Look at the Sheep)
With the sun now set on an extraordinary summer of cricket, Greg, Felix and Jimmy try their hand at ’therapy’ in the hope of trying to alleviate the pain felt in the ’Tailenders’ community.
10/4/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 41 seconds
Mercury, Maps and Memories
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White look back at an incredible summer of cricket. Plus there’s some breaking ‘Indie News with Felix White’ and a final round of ‘Brimful of Ashes’ from Mattchin Tendulkar.
9/18/2019 • 56 minutes, 42 seconds
Tattoos, Tunes and Tissue
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White - plus an augmented band - find out about a cricketing bet that went wrong, discover Mattchin’s latest ‘game’ (it didn’t go well), another GCS and a song for Mark Wood.
9/2/2019 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
What Have We Just Witnessed?
The Tailenders assemble for an ‘emergency podcast’ to try and get their collective heads around what happened at Headingley.
8/26/2019 • 39 minutes, 53 seconds
Archer, Ashes and The ‘Ackney Empire
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White review all the action from a gripping second Ashes Test at Lord's. Plus Greg reveals he’s ‘made plans’ for the next live show, another round of ‘Brimful of Ashes’, an insight into Felix’s flat and can the guys deliver on their promise of a song for Mark Wood?
8/20/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 53 seconds
Calf, Crash and (Hair) Cuts
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White look back at the first Ashes test and get the lowdown on Jimmy’s injury and rehab, plus cricketing haircuts, the return of ‘Brimful of Ashes’ and what not to listen to on a train from Birmingham to Manchester.
8/10/2019 • 53 minutes, 36 seconds
A second attempt at an Ashes Special
Tailenders breaks new technological boundaries for a ‘multi location’ podcast to preview the Ashes (sort of). Plus a ’special guest’ direct from the shower, a (long) question from Mattchin and the usual nonsense.
7/30/2019 • 36 minutes, 30 seconds
We should have been talking about The Ashes
It was supposed to be ‘An Ashes Special’ but Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White got a tad diverted by bum pats, a new Mattchin Quiz and a call from a Sri Lankan legend.
7/27/2019 • 49 minutes, 11 seconds
The Inside Story
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White look back at an incredible week for English cricket in the company of World Cup winner Mark Wood. Plus a special ‘General Cricketing Sadness’ dedicated to the New Zealand Team and The World Cup Final ‘Mattchin Report'.
7/20/2019 • 49 minutes, 7 seconds
The Best Day Ever
On the morning after the night before, Greg, Jimmy, Felix (with a very croaky voice) and Mattchin, look back at THAT game with a very Special Tailenders recorded in the pub.
7/15/2019 • 42 minutes, 36 seconds
The World Cup Final
Greg, Jimmy and Felix are at Lord's for England v New Zealand plus a special 'GCS' from Jeremy Coney and will Mattchin get a ticket for the match?
7/14/2019 • 42 minutes, 3 seconds
Was That Real?
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White reflect on England's semi-final win over Australia, plus GCS, a banner update, go wells and can they get a World Cup final ticket for Mattchin?
7/12/2019 • 49 minutes, 40 seconds
The Viking Embrace
Greg, Jimmy and Felix are joined by England fast bowler Mark Wood to discuss fake tans, teeth whitening and Viking Embraces, plus Crusic gets a new twist, more ‘General Cricketing Sadness’ and Mattchin tells us about his latest World Cup Trip.
7/6/2019 • 50 minutes, 33 seconds
Handshake, Hug or Two Pat Release?
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White discuss male greeting etiquette, what to buy you team mates for their birthday and the small matter of England v India. Plus Mattchin, Crusic, General Cricketing and where Felix buys his jackets.
6/29/2019 • 48 minutes, 53 seconds
Shut Up Balls and Sackings
A cricketing Sadness with a twist, what do players do when it’s raining, more Crusic and Mattchin invents ’The Shut Up Ball’
6/15/2019 • 49 minutes, 6 seconds
How’s the Windy Gantry?
For the second week in a row the BBC allow Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White to broadcast live to the nation and beyond. Mattchin is back, a heartbreaking ‘General Cricketing Sadness’, Shredder Update and more listener ‘ Go Wells’.
6/8/2019 • 49 minutes, 58 seconds
They let us on the radio
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White were live on the proper Radio for more ‘cricketing twaddly chat’ plus Mattchin Tendulkar, Crusic, General Cricketing Sadness and live music from three fifths of The Maccabees. Go Well!
6/1/2019 • 48 minutes, 58 seconds
Recorded Messages
Not one, not two but three special recorded messages on this edition of ’Tailenders’ plus our second ever guest and we find out where Jimmy keeps his balls.
5/24/2019 • 39 minutes, 27 seconds
Just a Wicket
Greg, Jimmy and Felix return to play a new game from Mattchin - any similarity to any other game heard on the radio is purely coincidental! Plus, Jimmy tells us about his own ‘General Cricketing Sadness’ and we have an apology from the top brass.
5/14/2019 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
Talkbackgate
Mother of God! Forget ’who is H?’, Tailenders is rocked by a scandal that needs investigation from AC12.
5/7/2019 • 1 hour, 51 seconds
I Want An Apology
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White call out some of the BBC’s biggest names in an effort to get an apology for the recent ’Tailfinders’ TV trail gaffe, plus the joys of the County game, fire extinguishers, epic zooms and the Hick-Lehmann scale gets a new name. Oh, and there’s even some serious cricket chat.
4/18/2019 • 48 minutes, 42 seconds
The Twitterstorm
This week, Greg, Felix and Jimmy found themselves at the centre of a Twitterstorm. Plus, Mattchin’s Guide To The World Cup parts three and four, meat thermometers, the Hick-Lehmann scale, Gladiators, the start of the County Championship and swang.
4/9/2019 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 33 seconds
An Amankad Idiot
Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss the ‘Mankad’ controversy, The ‘Hick/Lehmann’ scale returns and Felix receives an unusual job offer.
3/29/2019 • 37 minutes, 59 seconds
Autographs and Severed Toes
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White look back at the recent T20 series and implement the ‘Hick Lehmann Scale’ for the first time. Plus there's more cricketing sadness and Mattchin has a guide to the upcoming World Cup (chapters one and two).
3/14/2019 • 47 minutes, 42 seconds
The Romance Special (The Second Date)
Following on from the first Romance Special last year, it’s back for a second date. Can cricket help love blossom? Plus questions from Mattchin and a new cricketing ’scale’.
3/8/2019 • 54 minutes, 54 seconds
The Long Episode
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White are joined by Mattchin Tendulkar, who has a new quiz, and a ’surprise guest’ for an epic episode that includes a ‘banner update’ and more autograph stories.
2/28/2019 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 52 seconds
Don’t Touch It!
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White are reunited on the 6th floor of the BBC to review the recent Test Series in the West Indies, plus a special ‘guest’ and ‘Felix’s Indie News’. And Jimmy’s bat gets a makeover.
2/22/2019 • 1 hour, 31 seconds
Tell Them You’ve Seen Me
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White look ahead to the third Test between England and the West Indies, plus haircuts, more autograph stories and Mattchin’s best ever question.
2/8/2019 • 43 minutes, 12 seconds
Alan or Antigua?
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White review the first test between The West Indies and England, plus Jimmy’s ’Top 5’, xylophones, autographs and a new quiz (sort of) from Felix.
1/30/2019 • 40 minutes, 24 seconds
Barbados, Banners and Batteries
Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson look ahead to England's first Test against The West Indies, plus Mattchin has a new quiz, Jimmy is the subject of ‘GCS’ and where are Felix’s batteries?
1/23/2019 • 53 minutes, 34 seconds
Nipples, Fat Folds and Banter
Greg, Jimmy and Felix are back for 2019 to discuss the big cricketing issues of the day - including third nipples, The Chuckle Brothers, fat folds, changing room banter and beach cricket.
1/11/2019 • 45 minutes, 18 seconds
The Live Show / App Launch / Shredder Fest
After months (minutes) of rehearsals Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White present the first ever Tailenders Live Show complete with: live shredding, Mattchin quizzes, the best of General Cricketing Sadness and a very special house band.
Merry Xmas and Go Well!
12/20/2018 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 30 seconds
Ravi Shastri’s Balls
Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss - in no particular order - the England Test squad, being German, cricket in Uruguay, shredders, swearing, the disposal of confidential material, Mark Ilott, Peter Such, great West Indian fast bowlers and... Ravi Shastri’s balls. Go well.
12/12/2018 • 42 minutes, 59 seconds
Through the Keyhole and The Shredder
Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson look back at the England v Sri Lanka Series, plus a brand new quiz with a new quizmaster, an unexpected audio tour of Jimmy’s house and The Shredder!
12/4/2018 • 56 minutes, 59 seconds
Champagne Super-Shambles
It’s our birthday (sort of) and to celebrate we have an extra special Mattchin Quiz, plus Greg, Jimmy and Felix look back at the second test between England and Sri Lanka.
11/19/2018 • 39 minutes, 40 seconds
G.C.S and F.P.S.P.Y.W.H.O.T
Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson review the first Test in Galle, plus more ‘General Cricketing Sadness’ and not one, but two new features!
11/13/2018 • 48 minutes, 19 seconds
Sri Lanka Preview and Al Pacino
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White look ahead to the upcoming first test between Sri Lanka and England, plus Mattchin reveals another celeb encounter, a Latin lesson and touch of ‘Bromance’.
11/5/2018 • 41 minutes, 49 seconds
Big Balls and Black Wednesday
Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson launch the ballot for the live Black Wednesday / Xmas Show / App launch plus everything you didn’t need to know about Sri Lanka and another tale of woe in ‘General Cricketing Sadness’.
10/19/2018 • 42 minutes, 47 seconds
Speed Mating and Twisted Testicles
Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson are quizzed by Mattchin, get the latest on the Spicy Flag Saga, find out if Molly is going to Edinburgh, London or Paris and hear an excruciating tale of woe in ‘General Cricketing Sadness’.
10/15/2018 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds
Paris, Edinburgh or London?
Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson answer all the big questions including; Does London and Edinburgh equal Paris? How can you make money out of merchandise? And is it easy to make a dating App based around cricket?
10/5/2018 • 48 minutes, 4 seconds
The Romance Special
It’s the much anticipated Tailenders ‘Romance Special’ featuring callers, dodgy impressions and another quiz from Mattchin. Go Well.
9/24/2018 • 52 minutes, 52 seconds
Let’s go to the pub
At short notice Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson head to the pub to record an impromptu edition of Tailenders looking back at the final, historic, record breaking Test match of the summer between England and India.
9/13/2018 • 36 minutes, 21 seconds
Ready, Steady….. Alastair Cook
Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson look back at the wonderful career of Alastair Cook in true ’Tailenders’ fashion.
9/5/2018 • 45 minutes
Trophies, Trent Bridge and Tampons up the nose
Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson look back on the Tailenders victory over TMS, review the events at Trent Bridge and in ‘General Cricketing Sadness’ hear from a listener who had an unfortunate encounter with a bowling machine.
8/29/2018 • 44 minutes, 55 seconds
Vegas, Vaughan and Vulgar Language.
Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson look back at England’s triumph at Lords, plus Mattchin has a new game and Felix gets a spicy caller. Warning:This podcast contains a lot of ‘bleeping’.
8/14/2018 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds
Golf, Gifts and Glory
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White review England's incredible first Test against India, find out what happened when Jimmy played golf with Stuart Broad and Mattchin reviews his first ever cricket match.
8/8/2018 • 43 minutes, 26 seconds
The Pedal Board Episode
Greg James and Jimmy Anderson are treated to the delights of Felix White’s ‘pedal board’, plus Mattchin makes everyone emotional, more cricketing sadness and a look ahead to the up coming Indian Test series.
7/25/2018 • 57 minutes, 17 seconds
The Lord's Special
Greg, Jimmy and Felix have escaped from The World Service and have been allowed onto the hallowed turf of Lord's……with a guitar!
Expect some ‘General Cricketing Sadness’, another Mattchin Quiz and details of the TMS v Tailenders Cricket match.
Plus can the guys get any ‘Go Wells’ from the array of cricketing stars they encounter?
7/17/2018 • 34 minutes, 21 seconds
Our Jimmy and General Cricketing Sadness
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White hear listeners tales of woe in ‘General Cricketing Sadness’, plus Mattchin has another new quiz show, but this time with prizes money can’t buy! Go Well!
7/5/2018 • 46 minutes, 25 seconds
The Quiz Show Edition
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White are subjected to Mattchin’s new quiz. Plus a review of England’s 5-0 series win over Australia, Felix has a new feature idea and how do you pack a bat on a plane?
6/28/2018 • 37 minutes, 37 seconds
Fat Peter Crouch and Tinder Dates
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White reflect on England’s record-breaking ODI performance, plus Mattchin gets a new nickname, ‘World in Motion’ has a Tailenders makeover and can cricketing Tinder dates work?
6/21/2018 • 40 minutes, 42 seconds
Drunken Questions and Now 42
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White answer the big cricketing questions, including - Which reality show would Jimmy go on? What links the Vengaboys to cricket? Who runs the England cricket team WhatsApp group? Plus we play Snog, Marry, Avoid and there’s the small matter of Scotland beating England… not forgetting Mattchin and more stupid songs.
6/13/2018 • 49 minutes, 34 seconds
Long, long, short, swinger!
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White look back at England’s victory over Pakistan in the second Test, plus cricketing ‘agony uncles’, a new theme tune (several), court room shenanigans and the return of Mattchin.
Go Well!
6/6/2018 • 42 minutes, 50 seconds
Some serious cricket chat… Once Felix bothered to turn up
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White (sort of) discuss the first Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's, plus Taylor Swift, Ben Folds Five, Radiohead and Jimmy’s childhood memories.
5/30/2018 • 36 minutes, 18 seconds
Don’t mention Buddy Holly, plus toilets, Soft Cell and Mario Kart.
On this week’s Tailenders we get an insight into the ‘facilities’ at Lords, more songs to bowl to, why the home of cricket is like Mario Kart and the late, great Buddy Holly causes a disruption to proceedings.
5/23/2018 • 49 minutes, 24 seconds
Jazz, Bowie, Cheese and Nick Berry
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White return to ponder the big questions like, is cricket like Jazz or Bowie? Plus cricketing cheeses, the career of Nick Berry and the small matter of the latest England squad for the upcoming test series against Pakistan.
5/15/2018 • 46 minutes, 53 seconds
Spankers and Dirty Balls
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White discuss all things cricket (and much more besides) including the second test in New Zealand and a unique solution to the recent Aussie ball tampering scandal from our regular caller Mattchin Tendulkar.
Plus Breakfast TV interviews, what is B.J Watling’s real name and a song to cheer everyone up.
4/3/2018 • 33 minutes, 6 seconds
We’re back …and we’ve gone electric!
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White return for a second series of Tailenders: the cricketing podcast for those that love the game, but also for those who don’t know their long legs from their silly mid on.
On this episode: New Zealand, Europe (the band), Duckworth-Lewis gets a re-brand, Jimmy’s travel travails and the return of Machin.
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3/14/2018 • 41 minutes, 39 seconds
Best of ‘Mattchin’
Ahead of Greg, Jimmy and Felix returning for a new series of Tailenders for the New Zealand test series next week, a compilation of the best bits from Matt “Mattchin Tendulkar” - a man who happens to be distantly related to Sachin Tendulkar, but doesn’t know a thing about cricket.
3/9/2018 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 44 seconds
Shoes, Surprises and Sydney
Greg, Jimmy and Felix are back for the final Ashes edition of Tailenders. They look back on the fifth test in Sydney and review the series as a whole. Plus an epic (ish) surprise for Greg and Felix.
1/15/2018 • 50 minutes, 10 seconds
The episode from a cupboard
Jimmy and Felix are in a cupboard in Melbourne while Greg is on his lonesome in London.
We review Perth, ask if England bowlers are too slow, pitch some cricketing films, and Machin Tendulkar returns.
Sadly no Flamenco.
12/21/2017 • 46 minutes, 38 seconds
The Flamenco Special
Ahead of the Third Ashes Test at the WACA Greg, Jimmy and Felix get to know that well known hotbed of Flamenco music and culture……...Perth! The shark has well and truly been jumped.
12/12/2017 • 41 minutes, 22 seconds
Adelaide, golf, and songs to bowl to...
Greg, Jimmy and Felix look back on England's defeat in the second Test at Adelaide.
Plus: cricketing fruit and veg, and more from Matt the Caller and his famous family.
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12/8/2017 • 39 minutes, 43 seconds
Brisbane, Adelaide and Uncle Sach
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White review England's ten wicket defeat to Australia in Brisbane and look ahead to the first day/night Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Plus Matt the caller reveals his very special cricketing relative.....sort of.
11/29/2017 • 48 minutes, 32 seconds
Aroused cricketers, Nathan Lyon's insults and Rob the caller
In the hours before the 2017/18 Ashes series begins, Jimmy Anderson responds to Nathan Lyon's quotes on 'ending careers' of England's Ashes players, and talks about the overall mood in the England camp.
Plus: your stories of playing junior cricket when playing with others who went on to great things, and our first EVER caller on the UK's official number one [Sports & Recreation podcast] - with Greg, Felix and Jimmy.
11/21/2017 • 34 minutes
Cricketing dogs, the greatest Ashes team and Gary Neville’s handwriting
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White reveal the inside track on England’s tour down under as the preparations for The Ashes continue.
Plus we find out who would make their combined Ashes XI, what happens when cricket and dogs mix, what it’s like to share a room with former England captain Alistair Cook, and we find out how Felix caused a Twitter storm for Gary Neville.
11/15/2017 • 36 minutes, 4 seconds
Preview: Tailenders with Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White
Coming soon: Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White with their take on the Ashes.