Episodes

  • S7 Ep5: A gentleman, cricketer, and soldier

    S7 Ep5: A gentleman, cricketer, and soldier
    Dec 4 2024
    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 middleplease@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • S7 Ep4: Babyccinos with the Wiz

    S7 Ep4: Babyccinos with the Wiz
    Nov 19 2024
    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 middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • S7 Ep3: Malcolm in the middle

    S7 Ep3: Malcolm in the middle
    Oct 29 2024
    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 middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S7 Ep2: An Izzy of all trades

    S7 Ep2: An Izzy of all trades
    Oct 14 2024
    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 middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S7 Ep1: Fried egg sandwich calzone

    S7 Ep1: Fried egg sandwich calzone
    Aug 16 2024
    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 middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): Spond - download for free here https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • S6 Ep8: Carpe Diem

    S6 Ep8: Carpe Diem
    May 2 2024
    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 middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Spond - download for free here https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • S6 Ep7: Hopes and fears

    S6 Ep7: Hopes and fears
    Mar 1 2024
    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 middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Spond - download for free here https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S6 Ep6 The bowler’s Holding

    S6 Ep6 The bowler’s Holding
    Feb 8 2024
    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 middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): www.stepone.life - For a 15% discount, just use the code MP15 MindfulChef.com/middleplease - for 25% off your first four boxes. Spond - download for free here https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins