Podcast · 59 episodes
Tailenders
by BBC Radio 5 Live · English
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White take an alternative (and sometimes musical) look at cricket...
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Pimp Coat and Mood W***This Tailenders episode is a Mark Wood retirement special, framed by cricket banter and “mood” references from lockdown.24 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Kate Cross: I had a dream that I couldn’t have dreamt of.Kate Cross’s retirement from professional women’s cricket, reflecting on her career, why she’s stepping away now, and what her generation changed.17 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Does Joe Root shave one arm?England women’s 3-0 ODI series win over Ireland, Izzy Wong’s maiden England 5-wicket haul, and her bowling approach.8 Sep 2026 · 47 min
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Pimp Coat and Mood W***This Tailenders episode is a Mark Wood retirement special, framed by cricket banter and “mood” references from lockdown.24 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 17 chapters
Kate Cross: I had a dream that I couldn’t have dreamt of.Kate Cross’s retirement from professional women’s cricket, reflecting on her career, why she’s stepping away now, and what her generation changed.17 Sep 2026 · 49 min · 29 chapters
Does Joe Root shave one arm?England women’s 3-0 ODI series win over Ireland, Izzy Wong’s maiden England 5-wicket haul, and her bowling approach.8 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 18 chapters
Emergency Podcast: What’s more than wholesale?An emergency Tailenders episode reacting to Pakistan’s near-complete squad overhaul during the England Test series, arguing it’s “performative” scapegoating rather than cricketing logic.1 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 14 chapters
Broad and AndersonTailenders Live from Lord’s on the eve of the second Cornhill Insurance Test, featuring the unveiling of a new portrait of England fast-bowling legends Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad in the Lord’s…27 Aug 2026 · 55 min · 20 chapters
Saving Britain’s NightclubsThe episode is mainly about two things: (1) England cricketers allegedly being spotted at a Derby nightclub while under investigation, with Ben Stokes pictured outside; and (2) match analysis of…25 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
Mercurial Pakistan and Brilliant BangladeshA cricket-focused chat that pivots between England vs Pakistan (described as “mercurial”) and Bangladesh’s Test match vs Australia in Darwin, including discussion of drop-in pitches and Bangladesh’s…14 Aug 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 24 chapters
What is Flemball?Tailenders episode mixing cricket talk with banter, listener confessions, and “dreams”; main cricket focus is England’s Test captaincy and coach appointment, plus a debate about filming village…5 Aug 2026 · 48 min · 21 chapters
Clicks, Confessions and Cathedrals of the NoseViral “clicking fingers” alleged cheating in a Saltburn vs Norton match; village cricket ethics and filming; then England Test captain/coach speculation and women’s Hundred updates; plus a “cricket…30 Jul 2026 · 56 min · 22 chapters
Major League Bazball: The Cricket-Baseball Crossover SpecialTailenders crossover episode comparing cricket and baseball, centered on England’s one-day series vs India, Vitality Blast finals day, and a baseball-themed quiz about origins of phrases (e.g., grand…22 Jul 2026 · 49 min · 25 chapters
Women’s Test Review and Bye Bye BazThe episode of Tailenders mixes cricket chat with a detour into BBC’s Good Bad Billionaire ads.15 Jul 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Tennis, Tomatoes and Tay TayTailenders episode mixing tennis and a British wedding chat, then focusing on cricket—especially Ben Stokes’ retirement fallout and England Women’s T20 World Cup final (vs Australia), plus listener…9 Jul 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 22 chapters
Emergency pod: Stokes! This is the last thing we wanted to happen...Tailenders discusses the shock mid-Test retirement of England captain Ben Stokes at Trent Bridge (day four, 3:25pm), the surrounding media/TV scramble, and what it means for England’s future…30 Jun 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 22 chapters
Hot and UnhingedTailenders’ “Hot and Unhinged” episode mixes cricket analysis with heat-stress banter, then focuses on New Zealand’s second Test win over England and the women’s T20 World Cup, before featuring…24 Jun 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 26 chapters
What’s Your Favourite Curfew?England men’s Test cricket at Lord’s is overshadowed by a broken curfew after the team’s win at Lourdes, leading to Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being omitted for the next Test; discussion also covers…12 Jun 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 30 chapters
UntenableThe episode of BBC’s Tailenders (hosted by Kirsty Young / “Young Again”) discusses current cricket—especially IPL batting dominance and declining viewership—then pivots to England’s upcoming men’s…3 Jun 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 26 chapters
The Greatest Fielder of All Time: Jonty RhodesJonty Rhodes—why he’s considered the greatest fielder, how his “prowling” style changed fielding, and what he’s doing now as a coach/owner in the European T20 Premier League.28 May 2026 · 48 min · 23 chapters
Left Arm Spin Special: Ashley Giles.A “Left Arm Spin Special” episode of Tailenders featuring Ashley Giles, discussing his cricket career, the 2005 Ashes, mental pressure, spinner roles in modern Test cricket, and his current work as…22 May 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 24 chapters
Squad, Substitutes and Sponsorship ScandalTailenders discusses the England men’s Test squad for the New Zealand series, debating selections (including Ollie Robinson and the absence of Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope), bowling balance (Sonny…14 May 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Tailenders Army BootcampThis episode of Tailenders (BBC) mixes cricket talk with comedy and a discussion of an “army bootcamp” Izzy Wong attended.7 May 2026 · 55 min · 22 chapters
Tymal Mills: Fast Bowling and FranchisesTailenders episode featuring fast bowler Tymal Mills discussing franchise cricket, different dismissal values, motivation, team culture, and England Test selection; plus a segment with local…1 May 2026 · 1 h · 24 chapters
Subs, Sausage Rolls and Silly Mid OffThe episode is a mix of cricket talk, listener emails, and a recurring “heavy roller” segment.22 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 27 chapters
1066 and All OutTailenders (BBC) episode mixes cricket talk with a segment about Mr Beast’s “Good Bad Billionaire” style fame/wealth, plus a “Jimmy’s Timeline and Length” quiz celebrating fast-bowler Jimmy…10 Apr 2026 · 56 min · 25 chapters
A Live Crisis (aka Good Headaches)Tailenders episode “A Live Crisis (aka Good Headaches)”—a Lancashire cricket season preview derailed when Jimmy Anderson is stuck in a Lancashire team selection meeting, so the hosts rapidly recruit…1 Apr 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 27 chapters