Tailenders
Episodes
The Cricketing Gods
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Live from The Hundred Finals Day
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Co-Chairs of the Oval Invincibles celebrate their inaugural win in the men's Hundred at Lord's.
Courtney, Cobain and Codeine (Part 2)
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Courtney, Cobain and Codeine (Part 1)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.
An Important Message From Mattchin
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
You Could Not Write It
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Fire and Water
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Heading(ley) in the Right Direction
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After another Headingley adventure Jimmy shares his insights on England’s series-saving win in Leeds. Plus, reaction to England’s women winning th...
Lord's and a little bit of Fry and Laurie
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. P...
Tammy Beaumont, Player of the Meaumont
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Record breaker Tammy Beaumont relives her incredible innings in the women’s ashes test at Trent Bridge including her secret to fighting cramp, her n...
Edgbaston (What a Test Match!)
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Wait Is Over
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 me...
The Ashes Preview
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Home of Cricket
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 answe...
A Waste of Time (and Data)
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t Fret, Jimmy is OK - plus teaching cricket to Americans, an update on Mattchin’s end, cricketing substitutes and listeners give their feedba...
IPL and CDG (Part 2)
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Gra...
IPL and CDG (Part 1)
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Don’t fret, it’s Egg stories
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
Artificial Intelligence
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mattchin embraces cutting edge technology to drag Tailenders into the brave new world of AI (spoiler - it didn’t go well). Plus, which cricketer r...
Glenn McGrath
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Co...
County Cricket Special
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A celebration of all things County Cricket, including a very special guest, the return of the ‘Quizzical Butler’ in ‘County House’ and everyth...
Issy Wong: Inaugural WIPL Winner
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Hundre...
Palladium Pandemonium
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 im...
It Didn’t Go Wellington
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A jet-lagged Jimmy relives the extraordinary second Test match between NZ and England in Wellington. Plus India v Australia, pre-Palladium nerves, Sta...
The Greatest Bilateral Bowling Partnership Of All Time
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ducke...
Sunday night, Monday morning
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some serious ‘Mellow Magic’ vibes as the Tailenders assemble across time zones to preview the first men's Test between England and NZ. Plus Mattch...
Rattle Your Dags
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 holdin...
Sophie Ecclestone and Sea Life Cricketers
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
The Mark Wood Episode
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Tailenders from the 'top end' to chat garage cricket, the ABC game, Ed Sheeran, injuries, fear of flying, megalodo...
Back Yourself Into The Future
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 12 months, Mattchin’s longest running quiz at last reaches its conclusion - but who successfully 'backed themselves into the future'? Plus pre...
History Makers
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pa...
THAT ball to Rizwan. Wow
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg, Jimmy and Felix reflect on the second men's Test match between Pakistan and England. Plus Felix reveals an unexpected clothing purchase, journal...
Greatest Test Win Ever
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The inside story of the incredible, extraordinary, record breaking first men's test match between Pakistan and England.
Bilateral, Babar and Barlow
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Five Years.
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Double World Champions
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Emergency Podcast: The Semi Finals
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Who do you think you are?
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into Mattchin's family tree, plus ’Correspondence of Uncertainty’ and the ‘Jimmy Anderson Clinic’ is open for business.
T20, Elvis and Canine Heartbeats
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Rock and The Mountain
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Music Special
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘loosely cricket based podcast’ stretches that description even more with a Music Special featuring legendary producer Giles Martin, the retur...
Lawz, Rulez and Mankadz
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An eclectic mix of topics on the latest episode including Mankads, T20s, Wayne Madsen, Darth Vader and Canine Heart Sounds. Plus as the County Champio...
Loose Ends
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 gues...
What a Summer
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, Scr...
Issy Wong’s Network of Spies
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Bonus Episode: County House
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 myt...
Modern Day References
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Weird Gazebo of Truth
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An international episode as Tailenders unite and takeover from across the globe. Plus, what happened at Jimmy’s birthday party, T20 troubles and Mat...
Trouble in Paradise
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jonny Bairstow
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The man of the moment Jonny Bairstow is our very special guest as the Tailenders get the inside story of the ‘Baz Ball’ revolution.
General Cricketing Madness
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Tailenders assemble for an emergency podcast following the extraordinary events at Trent Bridge.
The ‘Now 37’ of Test Cricket
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Re...
'Anything can happen when…'
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
Hippies, Punks and Idiosyncrasies
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
The Ball of the 21st Century
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Olé
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new England Men's Test captain, County Cricket round up, Felix’s latest holiday, Mattchin has a radical plan for English Cricket plus Corresponden...
Ch Ch Changes
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Bad news and irrelevant news
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
The World Cup and Shane Stories
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Grenada
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tes...
G.C.G (The Second Innings)
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Tailenders are on hand to bring another instalment of ‘General Cricketing Gladness’ to the world. Including an impromptu ‘Jimmy Anderson Cli...
Shane and Rod
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Tailenders assemble to look back at the lives and careers of two Australian cricketing greats - Shane Warne and Rod Marsh.
How’s Jimmy?
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ‘Corresp...
Awards, Teeth and The Future
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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…...
Drama Down Under and Catfishing Colin Montgomerie
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Emergency Podcast (SCG Edition)
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Tailenders assemble for an ‘Emergency Podcast’ with the inside story to the final day at the SCG.
Good Stuff
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Tailenders look back at 2021 plus Mattchin has a new follower and there’s an important question for Felix in ‘Correspondence of Uncertainty’...
Christmas Crusic
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All the news from inside the England camp ahead of the third men's Ashes Test, plus: a message from ‘Indie Royalty’, recommendations, recipes, ‘...
Premonitions
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 promise...
Get me on Newsnight
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss Aussie captains, Meteorology, Wash Outs, Aussie Insults, The Beatles and Newsnight, plus Mattchin is after advice.
Back in the studio
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly 2 years we’re back in Radio Kazakhstan (except Jimmy) to discuss the Men's World T20, England’s quarantine - including the ’Transit...
Goggle Radio
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘best’ bits from the tour including ‘GCS', a round of ‘Freudian Slips’, a live rendition of ’Stuck at the Crease’ and which cricket ...
T20, Texts and Terrible Impressions
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 V...
After the Tour
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 act...
Hospitality and Heavy Metal
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Tax Free
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Tailenders assemble to review England Men's victory in the Third Test against India at Headingley, plus coconuts, pineapples, frogs, wizards, tax ...
The Wizard and The Frog
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 questio...
The Fifths
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss Ben Stokes’s break from cricket, the upcoming Test series against India and the first weeks of The Hundred.
The Clue
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Campervan
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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’;...
The Thousand
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Jimmy Anderson’s ’The Thousand’ - Mattchin’s new ‘board game’ to celebrate Jimmy’s 1000th First Class wicket. Plus the loosel...
I didn’t mention Trevor Penney
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Tailenders return to Lord's for a socially distanced pod recording with a special guest. Plus Mystic Mattchin, remote controlled cars and The Hund...
Give it a whack
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ‘Ma...
Hick, Partridge and Cupcakes
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Marnus, Joey and Anneka
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After the excitement of recording ‘in person’ behind a tractor it’s back to Zoom for the Tailenders. ‘Mattchinmind' returns for round 2, Jimmy...
The Tractor
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mattchin Abandoned
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Crease Lightning and Brazil
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
For Matt
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
The Anderson Obama Method
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Two Chaps in Hazmat Suits
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Chennai Cheers
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
Pacino and De Niro
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy brings a very special guest to the podcast while Mattchin ‘reinvents’ the sporting interview with a dramatic twist. Plus beans, cheese, Macc...
Antlers Are Necessary
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Howzat, Hamzat and Whozat
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Year, New Tailenders but still the usual mix of ’Twaddly Chat’ covering a wide range of topics, including Australia v India, England’s upcom...
Christmas Cheers
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg, Jimmy, Felix and Mattchin assemble for an ‘Emergency Tier 4’ podcast to make sure no Tailender is alone this Christmas. Featuring listener s...
Cricket, Christmas, Cheese and Serial Killers
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 adv...
South Africa, Statues and Sangria
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Burnley News
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ru...
Lockdown Quiz 2.0
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As England enters its second lockdown, Mattchin is back for another of his ‘famous’ quizzes, complete with special guests, new rounds and some fam...