S2 Ep4: Sir Sam Mendes, with spicy rice and ratatouille

S1 Ep1: Speed Dating a Speed Bowler: With Miles Jupp and Mark Wood. Mark is back in the bubble, this time in Cape Town, so the guys enjoy an imaginary speed date at Frankie & Benny’s to break the ice. We discover the perils of overdoing the Lords lunch menu and accidentall... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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Miles Speaks - Middle Please, Umpire Trailer: Here's a quick trailer where Miles Jupp tells us all about his new podcast with Mark Wood, dropping truthbombs and peeling back the onion on the world of cricket.To hear more subscribe right now to where you're hearing to this or look for ... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S2 Ep7: Richard Osman in the steam room: Pointless host, author, comedian and Sussex CCC fan Richard Osman joins the gang for some cricket conversation. Mark reveals how he was nearly sick in Eoin Morgan’s hat in India, while Miles tells of an eventful afternoon umpiring for Monmouth... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

59 min listen

S1 Ep7: Birthday cake with Bairstow: The last one in the current series. Jonny Bairstow is our special guest; discussing Mark and Jonny’s 20-year cricket relationship, facing mystery spin, Miles’s fielding mishaps and plenty more besides in a fascinating chat. Thanks to everyone that has ... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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Middle Please, Umpire - The Foreward: A new series featuring comedian, writer and cricket super fan Miles Jupp, together with England’s World Cup winning bowler Mark Wood. In this preview teaser recorded in September, Mark recalls his strange life inside the England bio-secure ... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S2 Ep3: Yapping with Jack Russell: Mark is back from India and feeling much better as he and Miles welcome England legendary wicketkeeper Jack Russell. We find out some amazing things about THAT hat and much more on a stellar career. We also begin the great ‘cricketer in a petrol statio... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

64 min listen

S2 Ep4: Sir Sam Mendes, with spicy rice and ratatouille: This week’s very special guest is Sir Sam Mendes; Oscar-winning director of films such as American Beauty, 1917, Skyfall, but mainly a huge cricket fan. Enjoy a glorious hour of fascinating conversation covering everything from 007 to T20. ... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S1 Ep2: Jos Buttler, Jos Buttler!: With Miles Jupp and Mark Wood. Jos Buttler brilliantly opens the batting as our first ever guest, recorded just after the recent T20s. Meanwhile, Mark tackles a Steve Harmison based Mastermind round. Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin.... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S2 Ep1: Joe Root and a full tank of diesel: Mark and Miles are back with a very special guest, England Test captain Joe Root. They discuss the skipper’s duels with Woody as a teenager, and now their experiences together in the England squad. The mix of genuine cricket insight and fooling around ... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S1 Ep3: Sweeper and Owl meet Joe Hart: Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper and former Shropshire cricketer Joe Hart joins Miles and Mark to talk about facing a young Moeen, the regular cricket games at Spurs‘ training ground and how his team mates rate against his demon bowling. Twitte... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S2 Ep2: Rock n’ roll Deco: Barmy Army legend Deco tells Mark and Miles some incredible tales of his astonishing 93 away Test matches on tour with England, including several robberies and the special connection between fans and players. Mark talks about snagging Virat Kohli’s wic... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S1 Ep6: Owt for nowt: The Times cricket reporter Lizzie Ammon joins us with a great insight on the ways of the press box, and her love of County cricket; while Miles and Mark discuss the merits of catching drills and bathroom basketball.Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @m... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

59 min listen

S1 Ep4: Cricketing eras with David Gower: One of England’s finest batsmen and broadcasters, David Gower, joins Miles and Mark for an unforgettable, extended chat. They compare eras; including fast bowlers, inside the England dressing room; and Stokes v Botham. This interview was originally rec... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

77 min listen

S1 Ep5: Our Merv: Mark and Miles talk to legendary Aussie paceman Merv Hughes direct from Melbourne and enjoy a fascinating chat about when the Australian’s got tough, growing moustaches, drinking ouzo and much more. Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepl... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

64 min listen

Season 2 Trailer: We are coming back! Mark Wood and Miles Jupp are padding up for another innings of top cricket chat, alongside some brilliant guests who we simply can’t wait to chat with and share with you.Season 2, Episode 1 is released on Thursday 25th March. Sub... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S3 Ep8: Ashes to Ashington: Bonus episode to finish Season 3. Well, the Ashes didn’t go to plan but Miles and Woody catch up as Mark reflects on the experience, and Miles makes an unconventional bid to become England head coach for the Windies tour. Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepleaseumpire Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middleplease@hotmail.com</a>  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. <a href="http://www.cricketersgin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cricketersgin.com/</a>  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback MediaEngineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a> <hr><p style='color:grey by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S2 Ep6: Pouring oil from a tin with Jimmy Adams: West Indies legend and current director of cricket, Jimmy Adams, joins us from Antigua and delivers an extraordinary ‘Super Over’ alongside some great conversation. Mark also talks about his return to club cricket for Ashington CC. Twitter ... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

64 min listen

S4 Ep2: Lockie Ferguson rides the shark bus: A corker of an episode as the brilliant Lockie Ferguson joins us direct from the IPL to ramp us up to 190mph of pace in one episode; and we enjoy a great chat! Miles shares his love of Lockie’s homeland while Mark exclusively reveals his post-cricket career path.  Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepleaseumpire Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middleplease@hotmail.com</a>  Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback MediaEngineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a> <hr> Our GDPR privacy p by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S3 Ep5: Will Greenwood plays Guess Who?: Let’s try and cheer ourselves up after that t20 semi final, as rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood joined Giles and Wark last summer and revealed the best way to get him out at cricket. He also tells us his ‘Guess Who?’ rival alongside a passionate chat on grass roots sport.  Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepleaseumpire Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middleplease@hotmail.com</a>  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. <a href="http://www.cricketersgin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cricketersgin.com/</a>  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback MediaEngineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target=" by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S3 Ep1: No punnet intended: Season 3 is here at last! Miles and Woody reunite and catch up on all things, ranging from preparing for the T20 World Cup, being Joe Root’s Deliveroo, blackberry picking season, and the correct etiquette at public urinals. Welcome back! Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepleaseumpire Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middleplease@hotmail.com</a>  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. <a href="http://www.cricketersgin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cricketersgin.com/</a>  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback MediaEngineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a> <hr><p s by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S3 Ep3: Middle please, Simon Taufel: 5-time ICC Umpire of the Year, Simon Taufel is our special guest and becomes our very first umpire on the pod. The legendary Aussie official gives a fascinating and unique perspective of the sport. Meanwhile, Miles puts Woody into bat for a brilliant Super Over. Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepleaseumpire Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middleplease@hotmail.com</a>  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. <a href="http://www.cricketersgin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cricketersgin.com/</a>  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback MediaEngineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playbackmedia.co. by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S3 Ep4: Surprise Surprise, it’s Kate Cross.: An hour-long treat as Mark and Miles update one another on injuries and other less serious tales before England and Lancashire star Kate Cross joins us for a great chat on her England career, the Hundred, and the growing profile of the Women's game. No idea why Cilla Black seems to be ever-present however! Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepleaseumpire Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middleplease@hotmail.com</a>  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. <a href="http://www.cricketersgin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cricketersgin.com/</a>  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback MediaEngineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://p by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S3 Ep7: Selecting sandwiches with Jack Leach: (Probably) the final episode of Season 3 sees England and Somerset super spinner Jack Leach join Woody and Miles as we discuss bowling, THAT innings, and a rather amusing deep dive into his choice of sandwich. Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepleaseumpire Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middleplease@hotmail.com</a>  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. <a href="http://www.cricketersgin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cricketersgin.com/</a>  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback MediaEngineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a> <hr><p style='colo by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S2 Ep8: Iron Man, Thor & Super Athers: We close Season 2 in style and welcome talisman of the podcast and Miles’s hero, Mike Atherton, as this week’s very special guest. Mark and Miles enjoy an extended chat with Athers and end up laughing a lot (as usual!). We’ll be back later ... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

82 min listen

S2 Ep5: Danni Wyatt and the upstairs piano: England Women’s superstar, and World Cup winner, Dannielle Wyatt is our special guest. She talks about her career highs and the challenges she’s faced. Meanwhile Miles reveals his piano moving disaster at home, as well as suggestions for what to do whe... by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S5 Ep2: Seeing the opportunity with Rob Key: Woody and Miles are called in to chat to the boss. by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S4 Ep6: Harry Judd drops a Brit: McFly drummer and cricket obsessive Harry Judd joins for a brilliant chat as he and Miles enjoy a 90’s cricket love-in. Harry shares stories of facing some amazing cricket legends before simply nailing Woody’s Super Over! Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepleaseumpire Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middleplease@hotmail.com</a>  Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback MediaEngineered by Leon Gorman and Garry Hayes Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a> <hr> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='co by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S4 Ep1: Hear ye, hear ye…gravy, gravy: Season Four is here, and it’s our first ever live show; held in Monmouth, the home of 4th XI  legend and co-host Miles Jupp. There’s lots of current affairs to catch up on, and we also chart Mark’s relationship with club cricket though to England’s World Cup glory. Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepleaseumpire Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middleplease@hotmail.com</a>  Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback MediaEngineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a> <hr> Our GDPR privacy p by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S3 Ep2: Catching up with Colly: Paul Collingwood, T20 World Cup 2010 winning captain in and fielding guru, joins Miles and Mark as our first guest of the season. Plenty of great chat as he talks catching drills, the evolution of T20 and shares a remarkable Boyzone connection that takes us down a strange path! Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepleaseumpire Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middleplease@hotmail.com</a>  Podcast Sponsored by Cricketers Gin. <a href="http://www.cricketersgin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.cricketersgin.com/</a>  For a special discount, just use the code CRICKET (Over 18 only) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback MediaEngineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2021 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playba by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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S4 Ep7: Woody, Babushka and Zaltzman: Andy Zaltzman, TMS statistician and comedian joins this week and tells us about his dream job plus his cricketing highs and lows. Woody shares an honest insight on life as an injured cricketer while Miles reveals his ancestral England cricket roots in a bumper episode. Twitter @middlepleaseInstagram @middlepleaseumpire Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middleplease@hotmail.com</a>  Podcast Sponsored by Step One. www.stepone.life - For a 30% discount, just use the code MP30 (offer is time limited) Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback MediaEngineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2022 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a> <hr> Our GDPR privacy po by Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

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