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Welcome to the Shackles Are Off Podcast - produced by England's Barmy Army. If you want chat about seam positions and long barriers, this isn't the podcast for you. If you like hearing some of the best stories from big names in the game, this might just be for you..... Jack Brooks, James Gregg and Chris Millard chew the fat with a new guest each week about changing room stories, new stories that you won't have heard before, and sometimes put a few rumours to bed.
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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 chat…
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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: Broady's spooky bail-swapping magic His thoughts on English sledging vs Aussie sledging Being there at the end at Headingley alongside Woakesy Th…
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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 expecti…
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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 @chrismill…
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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 Ultima…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 a…
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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! info@barmyarmy.com for any emails or correspondence @BarmyArmy on Twitte…
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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, Paki…
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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…
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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 il…
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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 t…
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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 …
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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 w…
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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 Engla…
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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 thei…
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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.…
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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…
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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 a…
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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 …
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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 incredibl…
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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 Glads…
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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…
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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 chatt…
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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…
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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!! ------ The co…
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 ep…
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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! Remem…
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*kind of. 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 …
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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…
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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. Le…
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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,…
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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, …
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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 …
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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 Co…
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'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! Learn more…
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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…
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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 a…
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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 subscri…
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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 t…
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