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The good news is that England battled hard and took the 3rd Ashes Test into a fifth and final day in Adelaide. The bad news is they lost and Australia have retained The Ashes. The Tailenders assemble to try and work out what’s gone wrong Down Under. Plus a brand new Xmas Quiz from Mattchin, cooking tips from Jimmy and find out why Felix might never watch cricket ever again.

Dec 9

Come in, sit down, let’s talk about it together. We know it’s bad, we know England need a ‘cricketing miracle’, we know we’re all tired after staying up all night. We’re angry, frustrated and disappointed - but the Tailenders are here for you. Plus Mattchin has had three weeks to overprepare for a quiz which features a very special guest - Nathan Lyon (sort of) and we preview the 3rd Test in Adelaide... or is it Melbourne?

Dec 3

On the eve of the second men's Ashes Test at The Gabba - a venue England have not win at since 1986 - we assess the tourists' chances, the potential impact of Will Jacks of all trades and why Mitchell Starc is so potent with the pink ball. Plus remembering the great Robin Smith.

Nov 26

OK, so the 1st Mens Ashes Test did not go well. However it’s not over, there are still four Test matches to go, so time for some optimism. The Tailenders assemble to review the events in Perth and look ahead to the 2nd Test in Brisbane. Plus we meet Alex, an Aussie who flew from Germany to Perth to watch Day 3 of The Test, what is an ‘acceptable’ way to get out, Mattchin has some facts about The Gabba, and who are Jimmy’s favourite Aussies?

Nov 15

Tailenders News Alert: This podcast is available in audio AND vision - head to the BBC iPlayer to watch. The Ashes are nearly here and it’s time to officially get excited. Jimmy gives us the lowdown on the challenge England’s men will face in Australia and looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the Aussies. Plus need some ‘Ashes conversation starters’? Don’t panic, Mattchin is here with some Perth related facts - some of which might actually be true- to make sure all Tailenders are fully prepped for the biggest show in cricket.

Nov 10

After several weeks of delay Mattchin at last gets to debut his much hyped new quiz ’Send it up for Review’, complete with original music. Plus G Force gets to experience G Force, more Underrated Ashes Players and can someone call the I.T department please. From emails to Printers the Tailenders are having tech troubles.

Oct 31

Former England fast bowler Steve Finn is our special guest as he shares the high and lows of his Ashes career, including being part of the last England team to win in Australia and why his best spell was overlooked due to Stuart Broad. Plus Arise Sir Jimmy! It’s the first episode of Tailenders presented by a knight of the realm and we get the inside story of Jimmy’s trip to Windsor Castle - including which random footballer was at the afterparty?

Oct 24

Ashes fever is gripping the Nation (sort of) and everyone is doing their Ashes XIs, so we thought we’d jump on that bandwagon with our own. Plus Jimmy is getting ready to get knighted - but is King Charles a leg spinner or a seamer? Mattchin has another history lesson, more on the mysterious Phon Buntheon and can anyone stop Australia winning the Women’s World Cup?

Oct 17

Mattchin organises a surprise delivery that causes chaos - and injury - amongst the Tailenders. Plus 1990s adverts, more on Phon Buntheon, The Women’s World Cup, Contracts, Listener Feedback, ‘Little Yearns’ and what links Bob Dylan to scoring?

Oct 8

Our very special guest this week is Saracens, England and Lions legend Jamie George who talks about sharing a room at school with Sam Billings, how Cricket helps his line out throws, watching Kent and Essex, Rugby ‘Little Yearns’ and The Ashes. Plus Jimmy looks back at the International career of Chris Woakes and the mystery of Phon Bunthean.

Sep 29

The squad for the men’s Ashes has been announced and we’re getting very excited as Jimmy gives his reaction to the players who will head to Australia in November and battle for the urn. Plus memories of Dickie Bird, and Mattchin invites everyone ‘listening at home’ to come and network at his ‘Connection Convention’.

Sep 22

Mattchin has a new history-based feature that is most definitely not ‘something he just Googled and told us’. Plus another innings of ’The Anderson/Tendulkar Interview’, what’s better ’The Blast’ or ’The Hundred’ and did you witness a unique piece of cricketing history?

Sep 15

Our very special guest is a World Cup and Ashes winner, former England captain and a legend of the game: Heather Knight (plus her alter ego Shelley). We discuss the upcoming World Cup, injuries, learning to play the guitar, Padel with Mattchin and what happened when Felix met her at a recent Oasis concert. Plus a ’new’ quiz from Mattchin, who bizarrely is in Norway. And find out what Heather related story has Issy Wong in stitches. Go Well.

Sep 8

The phone lines are open for our first ‘Little Yearns Special’ - those small, inconsequential things we’d love to do if we were International Cricketers. Topics covered include Ceefax, media duties, fines, sweaty kit, small waves and warm up routines. Plus Mattchin makes an unexpected and unmissable appearance on National Radio.

Sep 1

World Cup and IPL Winner Liam Livingstone, someone Greg has rated for many years, is our special guest. Some amazing insights about playing with Virat Kohli, England, The Hundred, winning The IPL, captaincy and ‘alignment sticks’. Plus a brand new quiz ’Set in Stone. Livingstone’.

Aug 21

Jimmy’s back with more rounds of ‘Mark Wood I Lie to You?’, Mattchin’s beach cricket match, turning it up to a Hundred, loads of listeners ‘Little Yearns’, a cricket history lesson and your ‘Correspondence of Uncertainty’. Go Well.

Aug 15

Former England and Surrey batter Mark Butcher joins us to talk about the extraordinary story he has been investigating in his new BBC Sounds series ‘Hansie Cronje:Fall from Grace’. Plus, what’s it like to face Allan Donald and Courtney Walsh, Oasis, Falling Over and we have a name for our new (ish) feature.

Aug 4

Live(ish) from The Richie Benaud commentary box at The Foster's Oval, an emergency podcast after one of the greatest Test matches ever which nearly cost Greg his marriage, left Felix explaining cricket to Baseball players and ruined a game of ‘Call of Duty’ for Jimmy.

Jul 29

Breaking News: The tables have been turned as Jimmy has a quiz for Mattchin and the rest of the Tailenders featuring England fast bowler Mark Wood. Plus a full review of the Men's 4th Test between England and India, Issy has been having a Blast in The Blast, what makes Ben Stokes so good, Joe Root and whale music and more listener suggestions for the ‘Professional Cricketing Bucket List’.

Jul 22

Welcome to a brand new Cricket Podcast ’The Anderson Tendulkar Trophy Podcast presented by Jimmy Anderson and Mattchin Tendulkar’ (Thank you for having me on the… etc etc), where Mattchin takes a deep dive into the psyche of Jimmy Anderson. Plus, Issy Wong is back with all the news from the England Women’s camp, 'Mundane things we’d like to do if we were Professional Cricketers' (working title), Felix tries to explain cricket nuances to Americans, a scorebook update and your ‘Go Wells’.

Jul 15

The Tailenders assemble to review an amazing 3rd Men's Test at Lord's between England and India. Plus, how Jimmy inspired Joe Root’s century, Roger Federer, lots of homework for the Tailenders listeners, an unusual question from Mattchin, moving day, slow over rates, dining with Allan Lamb and what should Jimmy do with the bat he scored his highest ever Test score with?

Jul 7

A full review of the 2nd Men's Test between England and India as the visitors square the series 1-1. Plus, should England play Jofra Archer in the 3rd Test? Jimmy's travel woes, The County Grind and having a blast in the Blast. Plus we’re live (ish) from The Crucible Theatre with snooker, GCS and a special Yorkshire edition of ‘Meet or No Meet'.

Jun 27

1981, 2019 and now 2025 - Headingley delivers another classic Test Match. Plus, ‘How do you bowl at Rishabh Pant?’, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Felix takes a ‘temperature check’ on Test Cricket in Europe, Jimmy the Captain, Kookaburra balls and Jofra is back! We’re also joined by journalist and author Dean Wilson to look back on the life of the late, great David ’Syd’ Lawrence.

Jun 19

The Tailenders are back and we’re joined by the one and only Kagiso Rabada. The legendary bowler, who helped South Africa claim the World Test Championship at Lord's at the weekend, gives us the inside story as to how they beat the Aussies, what the celebrations were iike, how he sat in ‘Jimmy’s place’ and what inspired him to get into cricket, plus he makes Jimmy feel 'a hundred years old’. Also Mattchin returns with a brand new quiz format ’The Wheel of Catch-Up’, Jimmy talks Knighthoods and Wickets and there’s the small matter of the Mens Test series between England and India.

Apr 7

An update from G-Force on a lovely day at Lord’s and some exclusive BBC Sounds content.

Mar 14

The Hundred Draft, breaking news from Greg and Fe, some homework for Jimmy and Mark Wood news. Plus new laws, another trip to The Tat Modern, Jack Russell Stories, Thunderbirds and a surprise appearance from a former England captain.

Mar 7

A preview of the most pointless thing we’ve ever ignored, Mattchin’s Greatest Ever Quiz, Jimmy has a special present for Greg and we don our monocles and top hats as we head once again to ’The Tat Modern’. Plus what next for England’s ODI side, The Hundred draft and Indie News.

Feb 28

The Tailenders are joined by Roushan Alam from ‘The Bangla Cricket Podcast' to get all the reaction to England going out of the tournament we’d all forgotten about. Plus we sent Jimmy out as our roving reporter to find out about ‘life on tour’, Dry Cleaning with Mahmudullah and trapping India on a plane.

Feb 21

Everything you need to know about the Champions Trophy, plus all the news from the England camp, training regimes, winding up Aussies and more exhibits for the ’Tat Modern’.

Feb 13

A special episode as we’re joined by Tailenders Rob, Charlie and Rob who decided to row the Atlantic for a laugh… and charity. Tales of capsizing, sea sickness, bum sores, Mattchin-like hallucinations, weight loss, marlin strikes, arguments and listening to the Tailenders back catalogue. Plus more ’Tat Modern’ and the welcome return of ‘General Cricketing Sadness’.

Feb 6

England bowler and World Cup winner Chris Jordan is our special guest. Plus, Mattchin has another round of Cricket Golf, more entries for the ’'Tat Modern’ and plans are developing for #tailendersoftheworlduniteandtakeover Lord's in April.

Jan 30

The Award Winning Elly Oldroyd is our special guest, plus Mattchin delivers his ‘best quiz ever’ (his words), a review of the latest Mens white ball match against India, Horse Cricketers and Felix has a special delivery for the ’Tat Modern’.

Jan 23

The eBay £15 Challenge, Coldplay, Women’s Ashes, the perils of punditry, German cricket, Mattchin’s batting technique and cricket on horseback.

Jan 13

Jimmy has an exclusive announcement about his future, something that surprisingly hasn’t already been told to any other podcast. Plus he gives us the lowdown on his current work with England’s fast bowling trio of Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Mark Wood in Abu Dhabi.

Jan 9

Why is Jasprit Bumrah so good, what next for Virat Kohli and how did Sam Konstas shake up Australian cricket? Plus Jon Beavis, the drummer from Idles, joins us to discuss the joy of attending the Boxing Day Test at the MCG and Issy Wong is here to preview the Women’s Ashes. And there’s a new Tailenders challenge for 2025.

Dec 23, 2024

‘Who’s coming round for Xmas and what are they talking about?' Find out with Mattchin’s Tendulkar’s brand new end of year quiz. Plus a look back at some of our ‘best bits’ from 2024 including Sir Michael Palin, Tim Key and Jimmy reflecting on his amazing career.

Dec 13, 2024

All the latest from the England camp in New Zealand, more ‘Christmas Cricketers’, Mattchin’s ‘Guide to the World Test Championship’ and a special message to the Tailenders from Jimmy.

Dec 5, 2024

Forget about the cold, the rain and the short days and get ready for a bumper week of cricket. Jimmy has all latest from the England camp in New Zealand, including a trip to the Prime Minister’s house which brought up some bad memories. Plus Jaiswal, Carse, Brook, Bethell and Bob Dylan. Our special guest this week is World Cup winner and England Physical Disability team captain Callum Flynn.

Nov 22, 2024

Aussie legend Glenn Maxwell is our special guest to chat about that extraordinary World Cup innings, recovering from a broken leg, singing in cabs, golf (inevitably), Virat Kohli and playing in the IPL. Mattchin is on hand with his brand new quiz (clearly stolen from an existing format) called ‘Do you know Maxwell …… well?' Plus broadcaster, author, commentator and the man who gets the 'Jimmy Exclusives', Adam Collins joins us from Perth.

Nov 15, 2024

Chris Woakes, officially THE nicest man in cricket according to Jimmy, is our special guest, but does he hate anything or anyone? Mattchin attempts to find out in his new quiz ‘Chris Woakes hates Folks (not Foakes)’. Plus more rule changes (we know they are laws), Bristol football, Jimmy has a new name and an impromptu vocal performance.

Nov 8, 2024

In the latest episode of the now ‘Award Winning’ podcast, Jimmy tells us about his IPL plans and FIVE (it’s the most you can get) other exclusives. Plus we’re joined by NZ batter Will Young who was player of the series in the Black Caps amazing 3-0 win over India. He tells us about trying to read the Indian spinners, dealing with the heat, what happened when he faced Jimmy in this year's County Championship, the upcoming series against England and his time living and playing cricket in Bristol.

Oct 31, 2024

A full review of the third men's Test match between England and Pakistan plus the biggest 'Indie News' ever, our first listener instalment of ‘Re-Write the Rulebook' (we know it’s laws), cricketing classified ads and winter nets.

Oct 23, 2024

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?

Oct 11, 2024

‘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….'

Sep 30, 2024

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.

Sep 20, 2024

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’.

Sep 13, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

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.

Aug 22, 2024

Hundred Winners Saqib Mahmood and Eva Gray are our special guests as they reveal the secrets to a successful tournament.

Aug 16, 2024

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?

Aug 14, 2024

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.

Jul 31, 2024

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?

Jul 23, 2024

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.

Jul 17, 2024

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’.

Jul 4, 2024

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.

Jun 26, 2024

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?

Jun 19, 2024

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.

Jun 12, 2024

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.

Jun 7, 2024

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.

May 31, 2024

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.

May 22, 2024

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.

May 11, 2024

Jimmy assembled the team as he’s got something to tell the Tailenders listeners...

May 9, 2024

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.

May 2, 2024

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.

Apr 23, 2024

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. Included 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.

Apr 16, 2024

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.

Apr 8, 2024

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.

Mar 27, 2024

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.

Mar 21, 2024

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.

Mar 12, 2024

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.

Mar 5, 2024

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.

Feb 22, 2024

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.

Feb 7, 2024

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.

Jan 30, 2024

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.

Jan 23, 2024

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.

Jan 16, 2024

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’.

Jan 9, 2024

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’.

Dec 25, 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

Nov 30, 2023

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!

Nov 20, 2023

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.

Nov 17, 2023

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'.

Nov 8, 2023

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?

Oct 26, 2023

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.

Oct 2, 2023

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

Sep 29, 2023

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

Sep 22, 2023

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!

Sep 5, 2023

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.

Aug 29, 2023

The Co-Chairs of the Oval Invincibles celebrate their inaugural win in the men's Hundred at Lord's.

Aug 25, 2023

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.

Aug 23, 2023

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.

Aug 11, 2023

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.

Aug 3, 2023

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.

Jul 27, 2023

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’.

Jul 11, 2023

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. Tailenders is now on Discord! If you've not used Discord before, it's like our own member's enclosure - a community space where fans of the show can hang out together online. Mattchin's a regular, propping up the bar. Come and join in the conversation here: https://discord.gg/NnzE3vdnnq

Jul 5, 2023

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. Tailenders is now on Discord! If you've not used Discord before, it's like our own member's enclosure - a community space where fans of the show can hang out together online. Mattchin's a regular, propping up the bar. Come and join in the conversation here: https://discord.gg/NnzE3vdnnq

Jun 28, 2023

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. Tailenders is now on Discord! If you've not used Discord before, it's like our own member's enclosure - a community space where fans of the show can hang out together online. Mattchin's a regular, propping up the bar. Come and join in the conversation here: https://discord.gg/NnzE3vdnnq

Jun 23, 2023

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. Tailenders is now on Discord! If you've not used Discord before, it's like our own member's enclosure - a community space where fans of the show can hang out together online. Mattchin's a regular, propping up the bar. Come and join in the conversation here: https://discord.gg/NnzE3vdnnq

Jun 13, 2023

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. Tailenders is now on Discord! If you've not used Discord before, it's like our own member's enclosure - a community space where fans of the show can hang out together online. Mattchin's a regular, propping up the bar. Come and join in the conversation here: https://discord.gg/NnzE3vdnnq

Jun 6, 2023

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! Tailenders is now on Discord! If you've not used Discord before, it's like our own member's enclosure - a community space where fans of the show can hang out together online. Mattchin's a regular, propping up the bar. Come and join in the conversation here: https://discord.gg/NnzE3vdnnq

Jun 1, 2023

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. Tailenders is now on Discord! If you've not used Discord before, it's like our own member's enclosure - a community space where fans of the show can hang out together online. Mattchin's a regular, propping up the bar. Come and join in the conversation here: https://discord.gg/NnzE3vdnnq

May 17, 2023

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’.

May 4, 2023

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.

May 4, 2023

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.

Apr 25, 2023

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.

Apr 19, 2023

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?

Apr 12, 2023

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?

Apr 4, 2023

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.

Mar 28, 2023

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.

Mar 14, 2023

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?

Mar 7, 2023

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’.

Feb 23, 2023

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?

Feb 14, 2023

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?

Feb 10, 2023

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.

Jan 31, 2023

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.

Jan 24, 2023

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?'

Jan 17, 2023

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'

Dec 21, 2022

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.

Dec 16, 2022

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'

Dec 8, 2022

The inside story of the incredible, extraordinary, record breaking first men's test match between Pakistan and England.

Nov 29, 2022

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.

Nov 22, 2022

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.

Nov 14, 2022

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.

Nov 11, 2022

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.

Nov 2, 2022

A deep dive into Mattchin's family tree, plus ’Correspondence of Uncertainty’ and the ‘Jimmy Anderson Clinic’ is open for business.

Oct 25, 2022

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.

Oct 21, 2022

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.

Oct 11, 2022

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’.

Sep 30, 2022

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’.

Sep 21, 2022

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.

Sep 14, 2022

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.

Sep 2, 2022

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.

Aug 26, 2022

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?

Aug 23, 2022

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.

Aug 2, 2022

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.

Jul 21, 2022

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?

Jul 8, 2022

The man of the moment Jonny Bairstow is our very special guest as the Tailenders get the inside story of the ‘Baz Ball’ revolution.

Jun 16, 2022

The Tailenders assemble for an emergency podcast following the extraordinary events at Trent Bridge.

Jun 7, 2022

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?

Jun 1, 2022

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?

May 19, 2022

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.

May 16, 2022

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.

May 9, 2022

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.

Apr 21, 2022

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?

Apr 11, 2022

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’.

Apr 2, 2022

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.

Mar 30, 2022

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.

Mar 21, 2022

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?

Mar 14, 2022

The Tailenders assemble to look back at the lives and careers of two Australian cricketing greats - Shane Warne and Rod Marsh.

Feb 23, 2022

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.

Feb 4, 2022

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!

Jan 31, 2022

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.

Jan 9, 2022

The Tailenders assemble for an ‘Emergency Podcast’ with the inside story to the final day at the SCG.

Dec 31, 2021

The Tailenders look back at 2021 plus Mattchin has a new follower and there’s an important question for Felix in ‘Correspondence of Uncertainty’.

Dec 24, 2021

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.

Dec 3, 2021

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’.

Nov 27, 2021

Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss Aussie captains, Meteorology, Wash Outs, Aussie Insults, The Beatles and Newsnight, plus Mattchin is after advice.

Nov 12, 2021

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.

Nov 3, 2021

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’.

Oct 28, 2021

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.

Oct 19, 2021

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.

Sep 15, 2021

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.

Sep 1, 2021

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?’

Aug 23, 2021

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!

Aug 4, 2021

Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss Ben Stokes’s break from cricket, the upcoming Test series against India and the first weeks of The Hundred.

Jul 21, 2021

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

Jul 20, 2021

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?’

Jul 16, 2021

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.

Jul 2, 2021

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.

Jun 21, 2021

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

May 27, 2021

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.

May 14, 2021

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.

May 4, 2021

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.

Apr 15, 2021

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?

Apr 1, 2021

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.

Mar 16, 2021

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.

Mar 3, 2021

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.

Feb 23, 2021

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.

Feb 11, 2021

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?

Jan 27, 2021

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.

Jan 20, 2021

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.

Jan 8, 2021

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.

Dec 25, 2020

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.

Dec 18, 2020

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.

Dec 4, 2020

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’.

Nov 20, 2020

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?

Nov 9, 2020

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.

Oct 26, 2020

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.

Oct 12, 2020

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

Sep 28, 2020

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.

Sep 3, 2020

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’.

Aug 27, 2020

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.

Aug 5, 2020

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!

Jul 23, 2020

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.

Jul 15, 2020

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.

Jul 2, 2020

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.

Jun 22, 2020

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.

Jun 12, 2020

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’.

Jun 1, 2020

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.

May 26, 2020

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.

May 12, 2020

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'.

May 6, 2020

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.

Apr 30, 2020

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.

Apr 24, 2020

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.

Apr 14, 2020

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.

Apr 7, 2020

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

Apr 2, 2020

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’.

Mar 25, 2020

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.

Mar 18, 2020

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.

Mar 10, 2020

More nonsense from the live show in Manchester, including a surprise for Jimmy, GCS and a special listener reunion.

Mar 10, 2020

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).

Feb 27, 2020

Greg, Jimmy and Felix talk Trump, Thailand and T20 plus crowdsurfing, detectives, set lists, a different take on ‘GCS’ and ‘Project Mobilisation’. Go Well.

Feb 11, 2020

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.

Feb 3, 2020

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.

Jan 23, 2020

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.

Jan 22, 2020

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.

Jan 15, 2020

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.

Dec 31, 2019

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.

Dec 13, 2019

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.

Dec 5, 2019

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.

Nov 20, 2019

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.

Nov 6, 2019

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.

Oct 25, 2019

Greg, Jimmy and Felix review the events at ’Tailenders Live’, pass judgement on ’The Hundred’ draft and discuss the important topic of hair care.

Oct 18, 2019

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

Oct 18, 2019

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

Oct 11, 2019

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.

Oct 4, 2019

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.

Sep 18, 2019

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.

Sep 2, 2019

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.

Aug 26, 2019

The Tailenders assemble for an ‘emergency podcast’ to try and get their collective heads around what happened at Headingley.

Aug 20, 2019

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?

Aug 10, 2019

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.

Jul 30, 2019

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.

Jul 27, 2019

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.

Jul 20, 2019

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'.

Jul 15, 2019

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.

Jul 14, 2019

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?

Jul 12, 2019

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?

Jul 6, 2019

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.

Jun 29, 2019

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.

Jun 15, 2019

A cricketing Sadness with a twist, what do players do when it’s raining, more Crusic and Mattchin invents ’The Shut Up Ball’

Jun 8, 2019

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’.

Jun 1, 2019

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!

May 24, 2019

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.

May 14, 2019

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.

May 7, 2019

Mother of God! Forget ’who is H?’, Tailenders is rocked by a scandal that needs investigation from AC12.

Apr 18, 2019

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.

Apr 9, 2019

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.

Mar 29, 2019

Greg, Jimmy and Felix discuss the ‘Mankad’ controversy, The ‘Hick/Lehmann’ scale returns and Felix receives an unusual job offer.

Mar 14, 2019

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).

Mar 8, 2019

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’.

Feb 28, 2019

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.

Feb 22, 2019

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.

Feb 8, 2019

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.

Jan 30, 2019

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.

Jan 23, 2019

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?

Jan 11, 2019

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.

Dec 20, 2018

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!

Dec 12, 2018

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.

Dec 4, 2018

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!

Nov 19, 2018

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.

Nov 13, 2018

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!

Nov 5, 2018

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’.

Oct 19, 2018

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’.

Oct 15, 2018

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’.

Oct 5, 2018

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?

Sep 24, 2018

It’s the much anticipated Tailenders ‘Romance Special’ featuring callers, dodgy impressions and another quiz from Mattchin. Go Well.

Sep 13, 2018

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.

Sep 5, 2018

Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson look back at the wonderful career of Alastair Cook in true ’Tailenders’ fashion.

Aug 29, 2018

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.

Aug 14, 2018

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’.

Aug 8, 2018

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.

Jul 25, 2018

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.

Jul 17, 2018

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?

Jul 5, 2018

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!

Jun 28, 2018

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?

Jun 21, 2018

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?

Jun 13, 2018

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.

Jun 6, 2018

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!

May 30, 2018

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.

May 23, 2018

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.

May 15, 2018

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.

Apr 3, 2018

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.

Mar 14, 2018

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. Please leave us your ratings and reviews!

Mar 9, 2018

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.

Jan 15, 2018

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.

Dec 21, 2017

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.

Dec 12, 2017

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.

Dec 8, 2017

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. Please keep leaving us your ratings and reviews - we might even read it out on air!

Nov 29, 2017

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.

Nov 21, 2017

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.

Nov 15, 2017

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.

Nov 15, 2017

Coming soon: Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White with their take on the Ashes.