Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

Keane lead singer Tom Chaplin is a brilliant guest as he shares tales from his cricketing youth and general love of the game. We also unveil some alternate Mark Wood namesakes across the UK. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - F

An extended episode as West Indies pace legend, and cricket commentator par excellence, Michael Holding joins us to talk about his career and influence on Woody’s career. Mark and Miles also catch up following the first Test in India. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener off

We get a fascinating glimpse into the backroom of elite cricket as Ben Langley, the man Woody credits with saving his career as England physio, and now Mumbai Indians’ head of sports science, joins for a chat. Miles and Woody catch up, plus another strong mailbag. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindfu

We are all Isa Guha fans, and she storms in as our very special guest. With the guys now both on tour, Woody explains the importance of gravy to Miles. A memorable mailbag letter drops onto the mat as well. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.

After a hiatus, we are back to resume season 6. We’re joined by England bowler and Step One ambassador Tash Farrant. Woody and Miles discuss the raging controversy around Phil Salt’s dog! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life -

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. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One

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. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited):

A hotly requested mini pod, as Miles has a catch-up with co-host and hero of the 3rd Test, our own Mark Wood. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off yo

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! With thanks to Ashington CC and our live sponsor www.Spond.com/ Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Lis

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. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Step One & Mindful Chef. Listener