Miles and Woody take an unorthodox look at the forthcoming Ashes from the inner sanctum at Loughborough, and an incident with a Ferraro Rocher almost causes disaster. Now also available on YouTube!!  Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email [email protected]  Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Recorded by Likemind Media Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miles and the MPU team get an inside view of Woody’s Ashes prep from the inner sanctum at Loughborough. We end up talking cricket along with some other amusing topics, along with a very memorable mailbag. This episode is also available on YouTube to watch @middlepleaseumpire Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email [email protected]  Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Recorded by Likemind Media Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Sponsored by Vitality. For special offers, cricket competitions and discounts, head to www.vitalitycricket.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email [email protected]  Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 coaching inspirations from the natural world.  Sponsored by Vitality. For special offers, cricket competitions and discounts, head to www.vitalitycricket.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email [email protected]  Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of early season nets at Monmouth. You can win 2 tickets for England v India this summer just by getting a quote for health insurance at www.vitality.co.uk/middlepleaseumpire/ Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email [email protected]  Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 we talk to Malith Madurasinghe about the Over-50s World Cup.  You can also have a chance to win 2 tickets for England v India this summer just by getting a quote for health insurance at www.vitality.co.uk/middlepleaseumpire/ Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire  Email [email protected]  Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media. Engineered by Leon Gorman  Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 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

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 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

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 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices