Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 61 minutes
- Episodes
- 60
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S7 Ep9: At the time of writing...
We are joined for a great chat by Wisden editor, cricket correspondent and Northants fan Lawrence Booth.
Miles and Woody also decide to make this the hardest to date podcast in the world!
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01:06:55 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
S7 Ep8: Jonathan F****** River
Our esteemed guest is Alan Davies, star of Jonathan Creek, stand-up comedian, author and cricket fan.
Miles talks us through his long-awaited cricketing comeback whilst Woody reveals his unusual …
01:14:23 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
S7 Ep7: Woody’s third eye
We welcome the lead singer of Sports Team, Alex Rice, to share his cricket passions with us.
Meanwhile Woody makes a passionate defence of team mate Zak Crawley, whilst Miles discusses the perils…
01:16:10 |
Tue 06 May 2025
S7 Ep6: Hot Shots, Part Deux
We resume play at last; with Woody in the spare room recovering from a knee operation but determined to return stronger. Miles has been netting for his own return to Monmouth 4ths this summer, while …
01:10:49 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
S7 Ep5: A gentleman, cricketer, and soldier
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.
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01:21:01 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
S7 Ep4: Babyccinos with the Wiz
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 mailba…
01:10:14 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
S7 Ep3: Malcolm in the middle
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 advic…
01:06:36 |
Tue 29 Oct 2024
S7 Ep2: An Izzy of all trades
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 pic…
01:00:32 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
S7 Ep1: Fried egg sandwich calzone
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 c…
00:47:20 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
S6 Ep8: Carpe Diem
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 ro…
00:59:28 |
Thu 02 May 2024
S6 Ep7: Hopes and fears
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.
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01:07:18 |
Fri 01 Mar 2024
S6 Ep6 The bowler’s Holding
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…
01:20:30 |
Thu 08 Feb 2024
S6 Ep5 Gravy or nothing
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 f…
01:09:33 |
Wed 31 Jan 2024
S6 Ep4: Arms and legs all over the place
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 a…
01:06:58 |
Wed 24 Jan 2024
S6 Ep3: Free Billy!
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 @m…
01:06:47 |
Wed 03 Jan 2024
S6 Ep2: Not spicy, just unusual
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…
01:14:29 |
Thu 12 Oct 2023
S6 Ep1: Cuddles on the boundary
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…
00:58:53 |
Thu 28 Sep 2023
S5 update: 20 minutes of solid Wood
A hotly requested mini pod, as Miles has a catch-up with co-host and hero of the 3rd Test, our own Mark Wood.
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00:22:03 |
Mon 17 Jul 2023
S5 Ep8: Live in Ashington
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 t…
01:06:59 |
Wed 14 Jun 2023
S5 Ep7: Morné’s Barmy Army
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 misse…
01:14:07 |
Thu 04 May 2023
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