Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

Dec 03 2024 56 ep. 60 mins 251
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It's the cricket podcast you've always promised yourself, presented by comedian, writer and cricket super fan Miles Jupp, together with England’s World Cup winning bowler Mark Wood.

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S7 Ep5: A gentleman, cricketer, and soldier

Dec 03 2024 85 mins  
One of the most fascinating interviews we have done as we’re joined by the brilliant WW2 historian, and cricket nut, James Holland. We also get a training update from Woody. Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S7 Ep4: Babyccinos with the Wiz

Nov 18 2024 74 mins  
Another belter of a guest as Chris Woakes gives us the lowdown on playing and touring with Woody. It’s definitely unusual! Meanwhile Miles considers his options as a franchise cricketer, a fun mailbag, and lots more in a packed episode. Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Produced by Na

S7 Ep3: Malcolm in the middle

Oct 28 2024 70 mins  
An absolutely first class guest joins us in the shape of England pace legend Devon Malcolm. We have a very memorable chat, uncover some amazing stuff in the Super Over and get some pace bowling advice for Woody. An episode not to miss Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Produced by Nathan

S7 Ep2: An Izzy of all trades

Oct 14 2024 64 mins  
We’re back with a guest! The amazing Izzy Westbury takes time out from RAF duty to discuss her cricket life, commentary experience and amazing CV, while Woody and Miles review the 2024 blackberry picking season. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2

S7 Ep1: Fried egg sandwich calzone

Aug 15 2024 49 mins  
On the back of Woody’s stellar performances we have brought forward the first episode of our new run! More to come soon, but the guys catch up on matters from breakfasts to some of the more weighty cricketing matters; plus trial a new Super Over for season 7. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Min

S6 Ep8: Carpe Diem

May 01 2024 59 mins  
The last one of our current season, as Miles gets the inside track from Woody about his recent honour as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year, as well as his preparation for the summer. A lovely mailbag rounds off our series. Back soon! Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offe

S6 Ep7: Hopes and fears

Feb 29 2024 67 mins  
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.l

S6 Ep6 The bowler’s Holding

Feb 07 2024 80 mins  
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 Listen

S6 Ep5 Gravy or nothing

Jan 31 2024 69 mins  
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, M

S6 Ep4: Arms and legs all over the place

Jan 23 2024 66 mins  
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)