Everywhere We Go

Chris is once again joined by Test Match Special broadcaster Dan Norcross to react to England going 2-0 down in the 2025/26 Ashes series.

The guys reflect on the disappointing defeat in Brisbane, reflect on the Barmy Army's pre-match charity events, and explain exactly what Ben Stokes and his side need to do to make it 2-1.

We were also joined by Barmy Army members Charlie & Scott, who both have incredible stories to share. Charlie is running 1KM for every run Joe Root scores in the Ashes, while Scott is a proud Australian who LOVES the...

Chris is joined by Test Match Special broadcaster Dan Norcross to review England's disappointing defeat to Australia in the first 2025/26 Ashes Test in Perth.

The guys reflect on the Barmy Army's pre-match charity events, discuss the INCREDIBLE atmosphere inside the Perth Stadium and debate whether or not the Aussies actually like us...

We are also delighted to welcome Peter & Robin White onto the show - with the former explaining exactly how he digests the cricket as a blind person and why he loves travelling with the Barmy Army. -------------- 📺 Watch The Ashes LIVE on TNT Spo...

Chris and Greggy are joined by the Telegraph's Will Macpherson & Test Match Special's Dan Norcross to preview the 2025/26 Ashes series, which gets underway in Perth on November 21.

The guys discuss the mouth-watering content between England and the Aussies, explain why Joe Root's record in Australia isn't quite what people think and argue exactly why England could do something special Down Under.

With the Ashes getting underway in a matter of days, Chris, Greggy, Will and Dan give their final predictions for the upcoming series - and they must just surprise you...

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Former England bowler Liam Plunkett joins Chris & Greggy for an unmissable chat ahead of the upcoming Ashes series.

Liam dives into the growth of cricket in the USA, shares his thoughts on England’s recent struggles in ODIs, and breaks down what it will take for the Test side to succeed Down Under. He also gives his predictions for the Ashes and discusses the challenges and excitement of playing in Australia.

He also reflects on his own career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his time with England and insights into the highs and lows of international cr...

Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath talks to Chris & Greggy about the incredible work being done by the McGrath Foundation, his trademark 5-0 Ashes prediction and how Pat Cummins' injury will impact Australia's chances.

The former fast bowler, who took 563 Test wickets in his career, also looks back on THAT injury he sustained in 2005, explains which England player he liked bowling to and previews the much-anticipated Ashes opener in Perth.

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In this episode of Everywhere We Go, Chris sits down with none other than Paul Burnham, co-founder of the Barmy Army. Paul takes us on a journey back to where it all began - sharing stories of how a group of devoted fans grew into a worldwide community that follows England around the world.

He answers questions from Barmy Army members and fans, covering everything from tour stories to behind-the-scenes moments that shaped the group’s identity. He opens up about the friendships, the music, the atmosphere and loads more.

From unforgettable matches to hilarious tr...

England star Jamie Smith takes us behind the curtain as he prepares for his first ever Ashes series this winter.

Smith talks to Chris & Greggy about his first England call-up, dealing with increased pressure at international level and his unique way of getting to grounds in London.

The wicket-keeper looks back on the recent India series, explains what it's like facing Jasprit Bumrah, reveals his cricketing idol growing up and looks ahead to the upcoming Ashes series Down Under.

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Tim Bresnan joins Chris & Greggy for an exclusive chat about all things Ashes and playing for England.

The former pace bowler opens up about the 2010/11 Ashes triumph, explains what happened on THAT infamous Boot Camp, and reveals how the sprinkler celebration was created.

With the Ashes getting underway in less than 60 days, Bresnan discusses what England need to do in order to bring the Urn home - while also sharing his best memories of partying with the Barmy Army on tour.

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Joe Root is back on the podcast for the second part of his exclusive chat with the Barmy Army. This time, he is speaking about all things Ashes ahead of the mouth-watering series this winter!

The England great opens up about Head Coach Brendon McCullum, responds to David Warner's 'surfboard' jibe, and recalls some of his favourite Ashes sledges from years gone by.

With the 25/26 Ashes getting underway in less than two months, Root discusses his preparation ahead of the series and explains which part of the tour he is most looking forward to.

Joe Root joins Chris & Greggy for an exclusive chat about England's thrilling Test series against India earlier this summer.

The legendary batter opens up about what the Indian players are REALLY like away from the field, explains what ACTUALLY happened between himself and Prasidh Krishna, and reveals which is his favourite memory in cricket.

With an Ashes series on the horizon, the former England captain and fan-favourite discusses his rise up the Test run-scoring charts - with the 34-year-old currently sat in second place behind India legend Sachin Tendulkar!

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The lads are back for another cracking episode, this time diving straight into the heart of the Ashes! Chris is joined by the Barmy Army's Commercial & Operations Director, Adam Canning, to answer YOUR Ashes questions.

From the Ultimate Ashes Party in Perth to the Ashes Winning Party (!) in Sydney, you'll find out everything you need to know about travelling Down Under with the Barmy Army.

So grab a pint (or coffee), settle in, and join the conversation. Don’t forget to drop your own questions in the comments for the chance to be featured in fu...

With less than 100 days to go until the first Ashes Test in Perth, the countdown is well and truly on! After an enthralling Test series against India, Ben Stokes' men will travel Down Under with full belief that they can bring the Urn home.Former England bowler Steven Finn jumps on the podcast to discuss some of his favourite Ashes memories, especially THAT 2010/11 series! He also reflects on England's recent series against India and looks ahead to the upcoming, mouth-watering Ashes this winter. In the first episode of Series 2, the guys discuss...

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Wow. What an ending to an incredible Test series between two brilliant teams. As was the case with every other match, the fifth and final Test went the full five days - and delivered arguably the most captivating and thrilling ending of them all.

England came agonisingly close to securing a 3-1 series victory, but ultimately it was India who came out on top to level the series at 2-2. From the spectacular run chase at Headingley and THAT winning moment at Lord’s to handshakegate at Old Trafford and Chris Woakes' brave display, there was so mu...

While England's Test series against India is still ongoing, planning for the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series is very much underway. It promises to be one of the most entertaining tours in history, and we really can't wait for it. Over 3,000 people are travelling to Australia directly with the Barmy Army, as well as thousands of other fans travelling independently. From events and excursions to tours and The Bashes, there is so much to look forward to. In this episode, Chris & Greggy discuss the Barmy Army's plans for the upcoming Ashes, a nightmare Christmas Day in South Africa and how...

The Barmy Army Fans World Cup is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for amateur cricket players. If you have ever dreamt about visiting the stunning country of Sri Lanka, or of representing your country at a Test match venue, this is one for you! In 2025, in partnership with SriLankan Airlines, the tournament brought cricket supporters from around the globe to Dambulla for an unforgettable cricketing experience. Pakistan once again emerged as champions as teams competed in two days of thrilling T10 cricket. In this episode, Chris & Greggy discuss the Barmy Army Fans World Cup in more detail, hear from players involved...

With 2025 being a very special year for the Barmy Army - 30 great years since we were originally founded - it was only right that we hosted a MEGA party to celebrate! Hundreds of Barmy Army members headed to Edgbaston Stadium recently for a night of fun, surrounded by friends old and new.

Fan-favourites Mark Wood & Paul Collingwood joined us for a special Q&A on the night - sharing stories and reflecting on some of their favourite memories of playing in front of the Barmy Army across the globe.

In this episode, Chris & Greggy discuss...

This year marks 30 years since the Barmy Army was founded by David Peacock, Paul Burnham and Gareth Evans during England’s 1994/95 Ashes tour of Australia.

What started as a small group of 30 backpackers staying in hostels - living their dream by watching the Ashes Down Under - has now evolved into the world-famous supporters’ club it is today. 

In this episode, Chris & Greggy are back in the studio to discuss how the Barmy Army was formed, reveal a brand new documentary and explain their favourite ever Jerusalem.

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With England's Test series against India already underway - and the much-anticipated Ashes series 'Down Under' very much on the horizon - we thought it was only right to bring back the Barmy Army podcast!

Chris & Greggy return to host the brand new 'Everywhere We go' cricket podcast in a (fresh!) new studio - discussing all things Barmy Army with some of the biggest names in the game.

On this week's episode, the guys discuss the new show, look ahead to a HUGE year for England and explain...

With England (two-time, ODI and T20) the defending WORLD CHAMPIONS.... it's a unique situation that we're facing.... trying to defend it and assert our dominance over the likes of New Zealand, India, Pakistan and Australia.... who will be dying to get their mits on the biggest prize of all over the next 52 days.

Joining us on the podcast - and chatting to our very own Chuck Adolphy - is the skipper from England's heroics last time around in Eoin Morgan.

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THE ABSOLUTE LEGEND that is Mark Wood joins Chris and Greggy to reflect on the Ashes summer that's just gone by.... and get ready... because you are guaranteed to have a proper chuckle.

Woody talks about:

He's mad as a box of frogs and we love him. Be sure to follow 'englandsbarmyarmy' on Instagram, @thebarmyarmy on Twitter (or...

Chris Millard and James Gregg treat this podcast like a therapy session. If you too are absolutely feeling shafted by the Manchester rain... THIS is the place to be.

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Never in bloody doubt was it, that? 2-1.... Headingley delivers once again.... and the comeback is on. All hail Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Harry Brook....!

Joining Chris & Greggy is injured star batsman Ollie Pope.... who's recovering from a shoulder injury but seems in good spirts as he talks through how much cricket he watches, when he's expecting to be back... and what it was like when Crawley pasted the first ball of the series through the covers!

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Lord's was.... well.... full of talking points. Chris and Greggy jump on (without the help of a pundit to add credibility to their discussion!!!) to discuss Lord's, Bairstow's stumping, Starc's dropped catch.... and the rest of the Ashes series. It absolutely stinks of 3-2 doesn't it?!

Remember you can get in touch with both @jamesgregg7 @chrismillard18 or by emailing info@barmyarmy.com

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Greggy, Chris and the absolute legend that is Ryan Sidebottom chew the fat after an eventful (to say the least!!!) opening Test of the 2023 men's Ashes. The Aussies are 1-nil up but is that such a good thing for them? Are the England players going to be EVEN MORE fired up to dust them up at Lord's next week??

Plus the lads recap a ridiculous Ultimate Ashes Party from Day 1 on (Stuart) Broad Street.

Remember to tweet the lads @TheBarmyArmy or @jamesgregg7 @chrismillard18 with any input, chat, stories or sledges!

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THE ASHES ARE HERE... and what a summer we have that lies ahead. We want your predictions, highest run scorer, highest wicket-taker and overall series scoreline. Barmy Army MD Chris Millard and sports presenter James Gregg are here, back and ready to bring you some cracking tales from the terraces, speak to some of the game's best.... and tell you all about how is best to follow the summer's action with the Barmy Army.

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Make catching the cricket part of an unforgettable break in Durham.

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One of the best, if not THE BEST England cricket captain that there's ever been, Eoin Morgan, joins the podcast to chat through his new festival of cricket, his own career, the transition from red ball to white ball, and a few other meaty topics. A voice like velvet, who gives every question is upmost and undivided attention.... this is a belter of a pod.

There's chat with Chris and Greggy as Chris prepares to head to Pindi, too.

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Keaton Jennings has had a blinder of a year.... a triple, double and loads of 'normal' centuries for Lancs in the County Championship... earning him the highest-run scorer gong and with it... a spot back in the England Test team! One of the nicest, most humble people we've spoken to on the podcast.... he gives Greggy & Chris the lowdown on how he's feeling, what he's missed by not being in the squad, and who he's looking forward to meeting up with in Rawalpindi for that first Test. Oh, and who he's looking to avoid!!!

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DEFENDING CHAMPIONS OF BOTH WORLD CUPS.

Doesn't get much better, does it?

James Gregg and Chris Millard react to Sunday's heroics in excitable fashion... and are also joined by yet another walking, talking meme!

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England thumped India by 10 whole wickets to reach the final of the T20 WC Down Under.... and will play Pakistan on Sunday with a chance to get the job done! Remember folks to check out barmyarmy.com if you want to come to our World Cup Final watchalong at Greenwood Sports Bar in Victoria, London!

Hear also from the brilliant Ebony Rainford-Brent about the ACE programme, and all the opportunities that's providing!

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As England get past New Zealand... it's Sri Lanka standing in the way of Jos Buttler's men and the knockout stages of the T20 WC.

Reece Topley's dad joins Chris and Greggy for a chat... and Ravi Bop pops along too, to give his final whistle verdict in Brisbane the other night!

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We have a nice episode for you here, England legend Lydia Greenway joins us to chat about Fairbreak, punditry, and growing the game for girls... Barmy Army co-founder Paul Burnham is alongside (if you've not heard his stand-alone episode, scroll back and have a listen.... tales galore!)... and prior to that Chris and Greggy chat the World Cup, Pakistan, South Africa, Sixes.... and the darts.

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We recorded this prior to the Ireland defeat in the T20 WC....! Promise!!! Well played lads....!

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IT'S BEEN A WHILE. Sorry folks.... but to be fair, you've probably not missed us much for a variety of reasons, but we're telling ourselves that the main reason is that there has been so so so much cricket on. And how good did that Pakistan T20 series turn out to be? The small matter of the Word Cup starts next week, plus we have a Test series back in Pakistan to focus on too. We hear from a man that on the day of recording had just been named in that Test squad for the first time since 2016...

101 appearances for England across the two white-ball formats and a World Cup winners medal to show for his travails.... a pioneer in becoming a truly global franchise cricketer.... and somebody who has played cricket with and against some of the biggest names in the game.... Luke Wright joins the lads to chew the fat, talk IPL, PSL, BBL and the ill-fated Allen Stanford match.

Into his 22nd season as a professional, Luke loves the game - settle in for a good quality chat with Chris and Greggy who are excited by the prospect of seeing cricket at...

The day after Super Jos Buttler is named as Eoin Morgan's successor as the England white-ball captain... we sit down with him and hear from him!!

From the IPL to his chances of playing red-ball cricket again.... this episode is a belter!

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Matty Fisher took a wicket with his second delivery in Test cricket in the West Indies on his debut.... what a way to do it... though let's be honest, long before that he was already a Barmy Army favourite after his interactions in the field with the fans... and the fact that he just looks like he LOVES every single minute of it.

He's a great lad too... Chris and Greggy have a great long chat with him whilst unfortunately he's on the sidelines with yet another injury. But he's chipper, funny, engaging.... and could've chatted all...

Kevin Pietersen the cricketer was one of the greatest players ever to play the game. He was brash, swashbuckling, creative, innovative, destructive, gritty and brilliant.

Kevin Pietersen the pundit, commentator.... is still many of those traits listed above, but he polarises opinion far more than many would realise!

Even so, just like he did in an England shirt, he wears his heart on his sleeve and never ducks a delivery. He's a great listen... and he's our guest on this week's episode.

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As we ramp up the brilliant catalogue of star names in the game of cricket... one of the best blokes we've ever had on the podcast, former West Indies skipper Jason Holder joins us on The Shackles Are Off... discussing everything from the IPL to Amsterdam, Northants to sledging. 

He gives us his favourite cricket tea, too. 

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As we ramp up the brilliant catalogue of star names in the game of cricket... one of the best blokes we've ever had on the podcast, former West Indies skipper Jason Holder joins us on The Shackles Are Off... discussing everything from the IPL to Amsterdam, Northants to sledging. 

He gives us his favourite cricket tea, too. 

Remember to get in touch with us info@barmyarmy.com

Back on the trail...

We're here on a new run of episodes talking to (now friend of the pod?!) and exciting young Lancashire quick Saqib Mahmood... who's loved his first experience of playing abroad with England in the whites in front of the Barmy Army. Saq talks IPL, playing for England, sledging.... and having the best batting average of any England player at the moment. FACT. 

Get in touch with us as ever info@barmyarmy.com

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We pay tribute to the legendary Shane Keith Warne. 

Rest in Peace.

We only wished you were English. 

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Don't know how we've not had Harmy on before.... he basically does the podcast for us... we could talk to him all day every day about everything...!!

'05 Ashes winner, legend... football manager.... we cover a lot of ground here!

Get stuck in, and enjoy!

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249 Test wickets... 20+  years in the commentary box for Sky Sports. Michael Holding though, the all-conquering, fearsome and dominant fast-bowler and brilliant silky broadcaster, is a lot more than that. He, alongside Ebony Rainford-Brent, drew praise from around the globe... not just in cricket... but all sports... for their powerful words on their experiences of racism and strong endorsement of the BLM movement.  

Mikey's gone on to write a book, which is the topic of much of this episode, before hanging up his mic last year. 

When Michael Holding speaks... you listen. 

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A legend of the game... multiple Ashes, World Cups, IPL star... and one of the most destructive wicket-keeper batsmen ever to grace a field... Adam Gilchrist giving up an hour of his time to talk on the podcast was very bloody welcome indeed. 

He chats about everything from playing in the posh suburbs of South London, to that famous 05 Ashes series... to how his media career has given him a bit of an awakening when it comes to folk asking for selfies.

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So... December... right through to now... Izzy Wetbury's got a good job hasn't she? She's been in Australia since the start of the cricketing winter got under way, and she's still there! 

And that job she's got.... she's not half bad at it either... whether it be writing columns, podcasting, appearing on BT Sport or mugging the Aussies off on Triple M - she nails it. We tear her away from the St Kilda sunshine for a chat about all things Ashes, women's and mens, The Hundred and plenty more.

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So... December... right through to now... Izzy Wetbury's got a good job hasn't she? She's been in Australia since the start of the cricketing winter got under way, and she's still there! 

And that job she's got.... she's not half bad at it either... whether it be writing columns, podcasting, appearing on BT Sport or mugging the Aussies off on Triple M - she nails it. We tear her away from the St Kilda sunshine for a chat about all things Ashes, women's and mens, The Hundred and plenty more.

Whilst the West Indies T20 five match series is on going... it marks the first time we've had England fans flying anywhere to watch England play cricket for over 2 years.... how bloody exciting!! We're chuffed to be out there... well... one member of the podcast team is..... Chris is one lucky get.... 

Plus, NordVPN allows you to access UK content abroad - One of our BT travel clients signed up to make sure he didn't miss the big local derby for his football team back home! 

Use the coupon code BarmyArmy at the checko...

Matt Smith has been all over our TV's for years and years across BBC, ITV and more recently he's become our friend in the middle of the night... anchoring BT Sports' coverage of the Ashes. 

He talks teething problems for the coverage, sleep patterns.... and THAT little bit of beef between Sir Alistair Cook and Moeen Ali last week. 

Plus hear what he does when he's not on air!

Chris and Greggy reflect on the drawn Test match... and also another staggering amount of money raised for Jane McGrath Foundation at the Pink Te...

When the legendary Glenn McGrath rolled his ankle at Edgbaston in 2005... it changed the whole series, and perhaps English cricket forever... and that in itself speaks volumes about the impact that the great man had on his sport spearheading that exceptional Australian attack in the late 90's and early 00's. In his career he's experienced incredible highs, tragic lows, and has been a great role model for young cricketers all around the globe for the best part of 3 decades. 

He joins the podcast to talk about the Pink Test, at the SCG.. and the reasons around why i...

What. A. Session. And no I'm not talking about the all-night party at Greenwood Sports Bar last night... we're talking purely in terms of what brilliant work that was from Rooty and Malan at the Gabba! In with a fighting chance of a result thanks to those two... up the lads.

Chris and Greggy chew the fat, whilst Producer Chuck gets stuck into Gladstone Small and some of the other punters from yet again another awesome night supporting the lads!

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Welcome along to day 2 of the ashes here on the shackles are off.... daily.... we promised you daily, trying to bring you that ashes experience as best as we can through out this series.... now.... England still in with a fighting chance...?

We hear from fans at the second of our overnight party's, this time from Sixes in Manchester. 

Join (lazy get) Greggy and star man Chris Millard.... who's pulling another all nighter.... speaking to fans... from Leeds Beckett men's cricket.... Finchy our legendary trumpeter.... another legend in Abbie who was doing her dissertation whilst i...

IT IS FINALLY HERE!!! The Ashes got off to a start..... (a tricky one).... AND here you can experience the full thing... behind the scenes with Ashes legend Monty Panesar, as well as a whole host of other guests who stayed up all night with the Barmy Army to watch Day 1 from the Gabba!

Unconditional support, and here Chris does a sterling job chatting to punters from across the country for their take!

To see how we're celebrating the start of the Ashes, head to our usual social channels.... and UP THE ENGLAND!

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Matt Root. He was once quoted as being a farmer on Billy Root's Wikipedia page. He isn't a farmer by trade... we asked Billy about it...

'He farms cricketers.'

And boy does he! Not only that, he's a great man, who's done more touring away from home and mixing it with the Barmy Army than most... he joins the lads for a chat ahead of watching his son Joe captain for the second time Down Under.

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26 years ago a load of backpackers went on tour, armed with passion for watching cricket.... and not a lot else... and The Barmy Army was born!

A man right at the very forefront of that was Paul Burnham. He's on the pod with the lads (finally) to chat to the lads about touring, how it all started, and obviously... some belting tales!!

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The countdown to the Ashes is on!!!

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The Shackles Are Off's Ashes coverage starts right here. With the aim of doing a podcast Daily throughout the Ashes... the lads start their journey in the best possible way... taking the p*ss out of the Aussies....

Join James Gregg, Chris Millard.... and the Crying Aussie and Tim Payne

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As England march to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup to set up a dangerous last-four date with New Zealand on Wednesday (2pm UK time!), the lads look back on another week at the World Cup.... and use it as an excellent excuse to chat to all-round cricket badger, lovely lovely bloke, and global superstar.... Oliver Phelps! 

Ollie's been on tours with the Barmy Army, shared one the most special moments of his life at Edgbaston with his grandma... and loves a charity game with the stars too!

A great listen.... plus the usual C...

The lads out in the UAE are 4 from 4.... with Sri Lanka posing the biggest threat to Morgan and the boys' rampant start. Oh and since the last podcast, Saq was right.... a comfortable victory over the Aussies on Saturday too. Absolutely love it. 

Commentating on TMS for the Sri Lanka game was World Cup winner with England Alex Hartley who joins the lads to answer your questions from social media, talking about her own ambitions in the cricketing world and the media... and just generally putting a smile on everyone's face!

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2 out of 2 baby! England have blown away the opposition going into the game with them lot from Down Under up next.

The lads reflect on that, and chat to ODI superstar and Lancs paceman Saqib Mahmood.... who talks everything from Ashes hopes... predictions for the Australia match and Liam Livingstone's hairline...

It's all coming up on the latest episode of the Barmy Army The Shackles Are Off T20 World Cup Daily Podcast. 

"What a mouthful"

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After a rampant win for England in their opener against the Windies.... maybe it shouldn't be "remember the name" any more??? And "remember the Rash!!"

Ahead of England's second game in the UAE, the lads catch up with someone who was in the stadium in Dubai for the opener, as well as hearing from England and now Lancashire batsman, Phil Salt! 

Remember to get in touch with us on socials, @englandsbarmyarmy on Insta, @TheBarmyArmy on Twitter... and info@barmyarmy.com for any other bant... and we'll read it out!

COME ON ENGLAND.

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With the T20 World Cup in the UAE already underway... and England about to start their campaign on Saturday... have a listen to the T20 World Cup Shackles Are Off Daily podcast... where the lads will be putting a podcast out for each England game with different guests, Legend & Shocker of the week, and also Chorus Corner. 

Our first guest during this Arabian adventure for Morgs and the boys is Radio X presenter and absolute cricket badger, Toby Tarrant. He talks about his PlayCricket stats, his love for the game, selling the weather c...

One of the most explosive top order batters in the women's game, Danni Wyatt has won World Cups, Ashes... become one of the most recognisable faces in the game and absolutely smashes it in T20 and short-form cricket. She's had a decade of playing at the top level....

And during the summer, just as she was about to embark on a scintillating campaign for Southern Brave in The Hundred... she joined the lads for a chat about all things Stoke, diet, nicknames... and why the banter in the women's game is 'too nice'.

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This guy is one of the coolest, steeliest, and most resilient characters we've had on The Shackles Are Off to date. A World Cup winning captain of the England disability XI - hear how trampolining led to the worst news of his life but some of the best experiences off the back of his hard work, determination and love for cricket.

Top man, Callum.

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This man has had two of the best cricketing careers of any Englishman ever. One as a swashbuckling, freeflowing, freescoring legend of a batsman... and then a second one as a top quality Rolls Royce of a broadcaster who was the pioneer of commentary and hosting for Sky Sports alongside his good old mate Sir Ian Botham. 

Enjoy an hour's chat with he, Chris Millard, James Gregg and Jack Brooks... whilst the lads also ask for your TOP RUN SCORER and TOP WICKET TAKER picks from the ongoing India series.

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The second cricketing knight comes to the podcast to start our new series here on The Shackles Are Off, and what a legend he is too... Sir Andrew Strauss is a giant of the game, and was at the helm for arguably one of the best moments for England in cricketing history. 

Here he talks 10/11 Ashes (obviously!!), as well as his own cricketing journey, tells a few great tales... and more importantly talks about the upcoming #RedForRuth day, which celebrates and raises money for the Foundation that was set up in memory of his late wife Ruth S...

Our first Aussie (well, kind of) joins the podcast.... Nick Hockley is the head honcho for this winter's opposition in the Ashes.... but hails from the Birmingham area of the UK and the biggest question is 'who does he support this winter?!'..... listen to find out....

But seriously, a great man who's overseen some of the biggest and best sporting events the world has seen so far, and we get his thoughts on fans coming back....... as well as various other challenges he's faced since taking over as the CEO on a permanent basis last month.  Duration: 00:30:49

It was one of the most comprehensive victories and magical few weeks that any cricket fan has ever seen. England's fine men smashed Australia in the final to win the ICC World T20 in the Caribbean eleven years ago TODAY.... and to mark the occasion Chris Millard and James Gregg are lucky enough to be joined by three of the heroes... Skipper Paul Collingwood, joint-high wicket taker Ryan Sidebottom and swashbuckling seamer Tim Bresnan.

For the next 42 minutes, strap in as they tell you the tale of how they did it... how Andy Flower had to just...

'an international standard player, playing county cricket'... that's how our Brooksy describes Dane Vilas. Adopted Lancastrian, former Protea and all round great bloke is loving his years playing at Old Trafford and skippering the side.

A great guest to end on with the county season just starting... we'll be back in 6 weeks or so!

Enjoy!

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One of the most exciting and sought-after white-ball players in the world, Liam Livingstone joins the boys on the podcast to chat about everything from the IPL, to his T20I debut, to his world-record knock playing for Nantwich which thrust him into the public consciousness a few years ago.

Call of Duty gets a mention, as does his and Brooksy's days together as housemates during a winter in Perth.

Episode also includes a BELTING story in the intro. Not to be missed! 

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One of the best/worst nicknames in sport... wow. Warts and all, David Nash bares every single part of his brilliant self on this podcast where he joins The Shackles Are Off to discuss being the U19 Bradman, addiction, parading naked at Lord's, his foray into business and much more. 

A great podcast well worth sharing with your friends, subscribing and leaving a review too!

Remember to get in touch info@barmyarmy.com

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Rapid. That's what Tymal Mills bowls. 

He's got a great story, and lots more to give not only in franchise cricket and for his beloved Sussex.... but also for England too. 

He joins the lads for a chat about his journey, his million-pound contract in the IPL a few years back, injuries and England white-ball aspirations.

Remember to follow and subscribe - or head to our social channels.... or get involved in the correspondence with info@barmyarmy.com

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Everyone dreams of being a sportsman, or working in the music industry... and this lad has done both. And not by halves either!!! 

280 first-class wickets and now working in the music industry, Chris Millard, Jack Brooks and James Gregg sit down for a chat with Kyle Hogg and they absolutely love it!!

We hope you do too.

Remember to keep getting in touch with the podcast, info@barmyarmy.com, @TheBarmyArmy, or @englandsbarmyarmy 

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A brilliant bowler, a master entertainer, a keen Barmy Army song writer, all-round nice bloke and a World Cup winner.

Woody joins Brooksy, Millard and Greggy to discuss everything from his recent bath-time swimming to that day back at Lord's where he became a World Champion.

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21 seasons. 500 + wickets and 11,000 + runs. England caps and trophies galore. Of course the man we're talking to this week is the legendary Rikki Clarke. 

The lads enjoy the company of one of the finest players to grace the County Championship in recent years - with a good natter about his career, his time with England... some of the greats in the Oval dressing room when he arrived all those years ago... and of course, his famed approach to sledging.

Recorded after England went 1-1 in the Test series against India in Chennai, the boys also take a...

A guest who lets be honest, doesn't need any introduction. A true legend of the game of cricket, and we're honoured that we managed to chat to the great man on The Shackles Are Off. Jack Brooks near passed out with excitement. 

THAT over with Mike Atherton, THAT innings against Jack Russell and Athers in Joburg, his beginnings, his partnership with Pollock, coming back after apartheid, playing county cricket... we've got it all covered with Allan Donald.  Greggy, Brooksy and Chris all take a few moments to reflect on a stunning week for England in Chennai, too.

Now we're not saying Chennai is hot... but when we spoke to Leachy and Bessy the other day the Hobbits were trying to drop a ring in their hotel room.

England are back in action and fresh off the back of a 2-nil series win in Sri Lanka they're buzzing to get going. Join Somerset seamer Jack Brooks, Barmy Army man Chris Millard and professional waffler James Gregg for their thoughts on the upcoming series, the Ferret Five quiz and also... YOUR PREDICTIONS ARE WELCOME for a chance to win Test tickets... this time FOUR up for...

Fresh off the back of 5-fers, 22 wickets between them in two Tests and a 2-nil series win, Jack Leach and Dom Bess come on to The Shackles Are Off to chew the fat whilst in quarantine in India. 

A nice long chat with Leachy includes:

- Just missing the honours' board at Lord's 

- Playing a club game the week before The Ashes

- A-list status in Taunton - And plenty of chat about the greatest 1* in cricket history

and Bessy jumps on at the end to talk about Sl...

England pick up a 2-nil series win in Sri Lanka.... Joe Root scored a double-ton, a ton, and picked up a man of the series award... Dom Bess and Jack Leach took 24 wickets between them in 2 matches and Randy Caddick is the toast of the team.... join Somerset seamer Jack Brooks, barmy Army MD Chris Millard and radio presenter James Gregg for a fun look back on the series that was.

To view what Brooksy is showing everyone you can head to our YouTube channel where every episode is visualised!

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England romped to a victory in the first Test of what could prove to be a simply ridiculous 2021 for them in Galle over Sri Lanka... here the lads round that up, plus get a half-way score update on some of your predictions with your chance to win two Test match tickets... oh and a little mention for what happened at the Gabba!!!

And a bumper episode as we talk to current Essex Head Coach Anthony McGrath about being a Yorkshire legend, making his Test debut at Lord's, nurturing Root and Bairstow, coaching Sir Alistair, and...... THE YORKSHIRE...

Happy New Year to you all, and here's to a summer packed with cricket and watching from the terraces wherever that may be... 

Unfortunately, not for the moment for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, but there's some special representation our in Galle, some amazing pronunciations, and a proper chance to win some Test match tickets.... simply by getting in touch!

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Chief Executive of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Wasim Khan graces the podcast with his presence, to talk about the slow return of touring parties to the country, his own First Class career (where he won a County Championship and a NatWest Trophy) and how he even got there in the first place. Imagine being in charge of the number one sport for 220 MILLION people. That's Was's task. He also talks Jacques Kallis and meeting Imran Khan in a wide-ranging chat with Brooksy, Greggy and Millard.

Great to talk to him... and remember to get your funny cricketing...

Imagine standing there in the middle at Lord's having lost in THAT Super Over World Cup final at Lord's last summer... and hours later having the good grace to congratulate your opponents, whilst simultaneously taking the mickey out of yourself.... well... Jimmy Neesham has done just that. The New Zealand and franchise cricket star joins the lads as the first overseas guest on the podcast - and does not disappoint!!  Also... a special guest in the middle... a legend has been born!

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Memorable. That's how we here at Barmy Army HQ would describe Graham Onions' England career. From terrorising the Aussies to saving Test matches with the bat... newly-retired Graham Onions joins the lads to chat all things cricket and beyond on our latest episode. 

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One of the poshest men in cricket (as well as being one of the most exciting and explosive) Sam Billings joins the lads to talk everything from his unusual route to the top of the sport, scoring a ton against the Aussies this summer, and his family's rich sporting heritage. 

Captain of Kent and a formidable franchise player who's got plenty of years left yet to keep lifting us off our seats with his swashbuckling style gives the lads an hour of his busy schedule... an episode not to be missed!!

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Cricket writer Colin Bateman once wrote that Phil 'Daffy' DeFreitas was an explosive hitter when the mood took him, an aggressive pace bowler, inclined to pitch everything short and a spectacular fielder.... 

What we here at The Shackles Are Off are telling you though, is that he's a lovely bloke with a few tales to tell! A cricket career that spanned 3 different decades and lasted 20 years, playing in World Cups, rooming with Sir Ian Botham... as well as arriving to the UK in the 70's with a rather different background to most... all makes for a fascinating l...

Ollie Pope is gonna be awesome... in fact, scrap that, he already is awesome. 22 years old at the time of recording, he's already scored a Test hundred and won a county championship... and shows no signs of stopping any time soon. Sat with his new pup, Greggy, Brooksy and Millard catch up with the Surrey batsman... and talk about everything from cricketing beginnings to what playing in the bubble was like... and discuss that ginger lid of his!

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Fresh out of the gym and enjoying a coffee at an Oxfordshire farmhouse eatery (!) we find Ben Duckett, the Notts batsman who's made his mark on the game in a huge way in 2020 after his heroics on T20 Finals Day. Still only 26, rewind back to 2016 and he was named the PCA and Cricket Writers' Club player of the year.... where he was rewarded with a call-up to the England Test side.

Ben sits down and reflects back on his 4 Tests and 3 ODI's.... and tells us he's doing everything he can do to get himself back playing in...

Harmison.... Jones..... Bowden!!!!!!!

Another hero from 2005, Geraint Jones joins the pod to discuss everything from 'going with the flow' in Test cricket to his new job as a schoolteacher and part-time fireman. 

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Once full-time King of the Swingers, Matthew Hoggard has turned his hand to being a professional BBQ-er. Yeah, don't ask.

Hoggy covers everything from Matthew Hayden turning from being a bit, er, rude, to being a nice bloke, to taking a hat-trick in the Caribbean and OBVIOUSLY '05, calling Tony Blair a 'knob' and so many other belting stories. 

Meanwhile our resident county superstar Brooksy has been on form for Somerset as we record this (with bat and ball!), yet Hoggy brings him down a peg or two!

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The stats speak for themselves, the plaudits speak for themselves, but not we can let the man himself speak for himself, as the great Alec Stewart joins the podcast and has a good hour long natter with Somerset seamer Jack Brooks, Barmy Army's Chris Millard and BBC Radio's James Gregg.

Alec talks about everything from the boozy dressing rooms of the 80's to playing until he was in his 40's, along with the current crop of Surrey players breaking into the England side. 

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After spending the best part of 17 years at his home county Yorkshire, Brezzy has decided to move to pastures new and up sticks to Warwickshire (this caused a bit of a problem for recording the pod, all is explained in the pod)!

Two Ashes urns, a T20 World Cup and two County Championships in a glittering career, the lads hear all about it in this fairly random podcast. Remember you can watch the video chat on Barmy Meets on our YouTube channel, and get your questions in for future guests by dropping us a line to info...

This week sees the start of a series of special podcasts in conjunction Barmy Army Meets, and what a guest it is to kick things off.

Knight of the Realm, England's greatest ever opening batsman and all round decent bloke, Sir Alistair Cook graces the podcast with his presence.

After a 25 minute chat with Greggy, Millard and Brooksy, The Chef answers YOUR questions that you sent in fully and comprehensively. 

If you would like to WATCH this podcast, you can on the Barmy Army YouTube channel. 

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The great Alex Tudor took four-fer on his England debut Down Under... Steve Waugh, Mark Waugh, Ricky Ponting and Glenn McGrath. It's a good job he's one of the nicest people in the game of cricket, because the injuries he suffered that curtailed his career after that could have driven anybody away from the game completely... but luckily for us, and you as a listener, he speaks so well and passionately about his times at Surrey with some absolute greats, facing Brett Lee, playing in front of the Barmy Army and much more. 

We might just have t...

When Martin Guptill nudged that ball towards him last July, he was the epitome of calm, with years of practice and a steel to succeed behind him... and the rest is history. But before that World Cup win Jason Roy had been on an upward curve which saw him become one of the most destructive white-ball batsmen in the world. 

He joins the lads for a chat about everything from smashing the Aussies everywhere at the MCG to a dodgy pair of personalised trainers that earned him some stick off Trevor Bayliss.

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151 Test matches, 584 wickets... and still rising.... the genuine Greatest Of All Time and the King of Swing joins the podcast. With so much to cover, Jimmy talks about his early fielding prowess at Burnley CC, his hatred for Yorkshiremen, breaking into the England side and breaking a rib on THAT training camp in Germany before the 2010/11 Ashes series. 

Remember to get in touch with where you're listening and also with some stories of encounters you've had with cricketers, we'll read them out on the podcast next week.

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Another week, another podcast... and this one is another belter!

Steely fast bowler, Sexiest Sportsman in the World 2006 (fact - it's in the pod!), and Ashes '05 superstar Simon Jones joins the chaps for a chat about everything from his new job in London to Graham Thorpe costing him a prize scalp in his first Test Match.

Simon also offers some great insight into his recovery from injury, and the mental anguish that it caused him, as well as talking through THAT NOISE when he dismissed Michael Clarke in that amazing 2005 series.

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It'd been over two years since we had England captain Joe Root on the pod, and his brother Glamorgan star Billy hadn't been on the pod at all until they both joined the lads for this special episode (although Billy was sat in the studio as his then-team-mate Luke Fletcher appeared a couple of years back, so he knew what he was letting himself in for!).

Imagine back-yard cricket, but then imagine it when two brothers are on opposite sides in a county match. Well, these two have done it... more on that in the podcast. 

Four test matches into what will surely be a long England career, Zak 'Creepy' Crawley joins The Shackles Are Off for a long natter. He talks about playing golf (good player) with fellow Kent man Rob Key (dubious player), scoring runs on his (quite literal home ground) favourite Canterbury patch, and what THAT catch was like to snaffle in Cape Town earlier this year.

Plus it also has to be said, he gives the lads one of the very biggest laughs of the whole podcast series to date with a wonderful anecdote from the Caribbean. Lovely stuff.  Duration: 00:48:52

Robert Charles 'Jack' Russell had an innate ability to let the ball melt into his gloves as a wicket-keeper, and now he has an astonishing ability to paint what he sees with a paintbrush.

But as you'll find out in this podcast, the enigmatic and legendary gentlemanly character that is Jack Russell specialises in telling us stories and recounting some of his fondest moments from being a player. He talks about what pre-season used to be like, Joburg with Athers, and does a bit of mythbusting (or confirming some!!) as chats to Millard, Brooksy and G...

Another of the '05 Ashes heroes joins us on the podcast this time around... but this guy was also the hero of four other Ashes-winning series too. England legend Ian Bell made 22 tons in 118 Test matches for England and joins the lads from his kids' play-room to talk everything from Aston Villa to Australia, and from KP to his own glorious cover drive.

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Isolation continues, and so does the pod... that means that Chris, Brooksy and Greggy are getting stuck into more and more guests. This week, England's new opening batsman, Warwickshire's Dom Sibley joins for a natter.

The lads help Sibbers relive that remarkable century-scoring moment from Newlands in the New Year's Test, as well as hearing what it was like coming through Surrey's academy alongside a full crop of England stars.

Who takes their ball home when the going gets tough on Fifa? And is looking at waterfalls the best thing you can do when you've...

From four different locations, Brooksy, Chris and Greggy speak to Somerset and England's spin sensation Dom Bess.

Brooksy is a tenant of Bessy's Taunton pad (albeit in the 'weird' zone upstairs) so we get a good picture of what it's like to co-habit with the pair of them, plus Bessy talks us through his rise-and-rise to being a Test spinner.... aided by the help of his new best mates Ashwin and Herath. 

There's also the battle for the next first-class hundred on the cards, as well as talking about what it was like to experience t...