S6 Ep2: Not spicy, just unusual

Mike Brearley; England’s legendary captain and cricket mind, joins us as our special guest for a brilliant chat. Meanwhile Woody and Miles discuss the important issues of the day, including the World Cup, cuddly toy dogs and Indian savoury snacks. </p><br /></p>Twitter @middleplease</p>Instagram @middlepleaseumpire </p>Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com">middleplease@hotmail.com</a> </p><br /></p>Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One</p><br /></p>Listener offers below (time limited): </p><br /></p>www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 </p><br /></p>MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes.</p><br /></p>Spond - download for free here <a href="https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi">https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi</a></p><br /></p>Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media</p>Engineered by Leon Gorman </p><br /></p>Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:14:29

S6 Ep1: Cuddles on the boundary

We are back with a new season, releasing episodes as regularly as cricket schedules allow. This week our hosts catch up as Woody prepares for the World Cup, while Miles gets some hugs on the boundary at Cardiff.</p><br /></p>Twitter @middleplease</p>Instagram @middlepleaseumpire </p>Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com">middleplease@hotmail.com</a> </p><br /></p>Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One</p><br /></p>Listener offers below (time limited): </p><br /></p>www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 </p><br /></p>MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes.</p><br /></p>Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media</p>Engineered by Leon Gorman </p><br /></p>Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:58:53

S5 update: 20 minutes of solid Wood

A hotly requested mini pod, as Miles has a catch-up with co-host and hero of the 3rd Test, our own Mark Wood. </p><br /></p>Twitter @middleplease</p>Instagram @middlepleaseumpire </p>Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com">middleplease@hotmail.com</a> </p><br /></p>Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): </p><br /></p>www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 </p><br /></p>MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes.</p><br /></p>Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media</p>Engineered by Leon Gorman </p><br /></p>Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:22:03

S5 Ep8: Live in Ashington

Our second ever live recording as we journey to Woody’s home club at Ashington CC on the eve of the Ashes. We look at what’s ahead this summer while Miles learns a whole new language! </p><br /></p>With thanks to Ashington CC and our live sponsor <a href="http://www.spond.com/">www.Spond.com/</a></p><br /></p>Twitter @middleplease</p>Instagram @middlepleaseumpire </p>Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com">middleplease@hotmail.com</a> </p><br /></p>Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): </p><br /></p>www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 </p><br /></p>MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes.</p><br /></p>Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media</p>Engineered by Leon Gorman </p><br /></p>Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:06:59

S5 Ep7: Morné’s Barmy Army

Woody’s IPL bowling coach and pace legend Morné Morkel joins the guys to discuss his chaotic debut for South Africa amongst a range of topics from his career. Meanwhile the mailbag is not to be missed as we bring Season 5 to a close…for now.</p><br /></p>Twitter @middleplease</p>Instagram @middlepleaseumpire </p>Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com">middleplease@hotmail.com</a> </p><br /></p>Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): </p><br /></p>www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 </p><br /></p>MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes.</p><br /></p>Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media</p>Engineered by Leon Gorman </p><br /></p>Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:14:07

S5 Ep6: Bears, kangaroos, and Danny Kelly

Legendary sports broadcaster, music journalist and unlikely cricket lover, Danny Kelly joins the guys this week in a really engrossing chat on cricket and much more. Woody and Miles discuss Mark’s successful start in the IPL with Lucknow.</p><br /></p>Twitter @middleplease</p>Instagram @middlepleaseumpire </p>Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com">middleplease@hotmail.com</a> </p><br /></p>Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): </p><br /></p>www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 </p><br /></p>MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes.</p><br /></p>Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media</p>Engineered by Leon Gorman </p><br /></p>Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:19:52

S5 Ep5: Midfielder Please, Umpire

We’re back and joined by Newcastle United midfielder and Tynemouth CC bowler, Sean Longstaff. He reveals his love of cricket and hatred of truffle, while Woody and Miles chat on the eve of Mark’s successful debut for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. </p><br /></p>Twitter @middleplease</p>Instagram @middlepleaseumpire </p>Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com">middleplease@hotmail.com</a> </p><br /></p>Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): </p><br /></p>www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 </p><br /></p>MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes.</p><br /></p>Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media</p>Engineered by Leon Gorman </p><br /></p>Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:07:04

S5 Ep4: Everything but the admin

What a special guest; the legend David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd. We chat about his amazing career, with tales aplenty. Meanwhile Woody records a podcast from the outfield at an England training session as he turns roving reporter, introducing Miles to just about anyone he can find!</p><br /></p>Twitter @middleplease</p>Instagram @middlepleaseumpire </p>Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com">middleplease@hotmail.com</a> </p><br /></p>Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): </p><br /></p>www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 </p><br /></p>MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes.</p><br /></p>Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media</p>Engineered by Leon Gorman </p><br /></p>Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:11:10

S5 Ep3: How deep is your love?

Miles and Woody compare notes on touring and MRI scans before Emma John; esteemed author, cricket writer, and fellow Mike Atherton obsessive, joins as our special guest. Woody springs a surprise thanks to Sky Sports statistician Benedict Bermange. </p><br /></p>Twitter @middleplease</p>Instagram @middlepleaseumpire </p>Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com">middleplease@hotmail.com</a> </p><br /></p>Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): </p><br /></p>www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 </p><br /></p>MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes.</p><br /></p>Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media</p>Engineered by Leon Gorman </p><br /></p>Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:22:05

S5 Ep2: Seeing the opportunity with Rob Key

Woody and Miles are called in to chat to the boss. Director of England’s Men’s Cricket, Rob Key talks about the new, exciting era of England cricket and his experiences from player, to pundit to gaffer in a brilliant conversation. One not to miss!</p><br /></p>Twitter @middleplease</p>Instagram @middlepleaseumpire </p>Email <a href="mailto:middleplease@hotmail.com">middleplease@hotmail.com</a> </p><br /></p>Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): </p><br /></p>www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 </p><br /></p>MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes.</p><br /></p>Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media</p>Engineered by Leon Gorman </p><br /></p>Copyright 2023 Playback Media Ltd - <a href="http://playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright">playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright</a></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:09:12