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Parents We've MetSeason 2 Trailer - New episodes launching Tuesday 15th OctoberWe're back with a 2nd season of Parents We've Met. The first episode of Season 2 will be dropping on Tuesday 15th October - and while you wait, here's a little preview of what's to come. This season, co-hosts Jenny Hale (author and parent coach) and Dayna Galloway (former TV presenter and mum-to-two) will be sharing some laughs, tears and tales with well-known New Zealand parents, including: Petra Bagust – Media personality, podcaster and media chaplain Nathan King – Musician and songwriter Kanoa Lloyd (Ngāti Porou) - Media personality Richie Hardcore - Muay Thai trainer, social activist, advocate and ed...2024-10-0701 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 65 - Essence of League Winning Technical difficulties or just trying to recover from the season - take your pick for the delay but all we can say is, what a season. Sadly no Middlesex cup but Leigh's at a lesbian engagement party, Ethan's zero and six, and finally farewell to Felly.2024-09-2425 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 64 - What A Day.......Where's Mungo? Kristian's anxiety drives a few people out of the changing room and straight to Leigh for the final league game. Let the carnage commence. 2024-09-1231 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 63 - Back To Back To BackA week off the podcast has done ECC some good with the 3's and 4's coming home as league champions. Winning First-Division-Captain-For-The-Day Glenn Coppack takes the throne as Henry finds gears and Kristian makes several interesting points.2024-09-0556 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 62 - Won't Play, Will BowlWhat a weekend at the ECC. The club Beast hangs up his boots, Owen Marshall reverse sweeps the 2s to a win without realising it, yet another Aussie joins the podcast, and apparently, it's Harry Podmore's birthday. 2024-08-2249 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 61 - Diva BehaviourIt's a bowler's week with wickets falling everywhere. 5-fer for the diva himself Harry Stowe, Glasper cleans up in the 2s and an Ealing legend pops his head into the away changing room. 2024-08-1519 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 60 - 5.03amA tough week at Ealing CC, but Mungo gets an early start and celebrates a milestone with Tom Shaw.2024-08-0822 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 59 - I Fell Off A Boat And It Was NutsBruised body parts, big wins, and bad shots are all a part of this week's pod. 2024-08-0134 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 58 - Always A SmileThe Theatre of Dreams sees Tom Shaw carrying his bat, one of our resident Aussies back on the pod and a Ruaridh Patel Sunday session. 2024-07-2546 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 57 - Birthday RunsThe rain might have washed away last week’s podcast but unlike the Euros, the Ealing Cricketer is definitely coming home. Birthday boy Powe doesn’t celebrate another milestone, Kristian locks his wife out and Harry Podmore sums up club cricket.2024-07-1731 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 56 - Nervous NinetiesA slightly late pod but back again with a week of squeaky-bum games and big scores. R Patel is gracious with his hundred, Ethan Petta questions the pro and it's all tied up for the Ladies.2024-07-0434 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 55 - Missed My Train For A GreggsThe sun has finally returned to cricket, and the 1s celebrate in style with 12 points away from home. Joti stops for a snack but manages to make runs in the 2s, and yet another Aussie makes a pod debut.2024-06-2747 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 54 - MonsoonalA shorter pod for a week where everybody except Tom Shaw got absolutely drenched, Tom Marshall takes wickets, and Tom Powe discovers he's not as popular on social media as someone else in the team.2024-06-2027 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 53 - Do You Remember How To Do This?We've done six from six, even seven from seven...but you've never heard a pod where the ECC wins EIGHT games from eight. To celebrate, LP is back to host the pod with Mungo, there's guests from the 1s, 2s, 3s, Ladies as well as the MoM from Sunday's clinical run-chase against Crouch End.2024-06-1339 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 52 - It's Not A Dropped Catch If It Doesn't Hit Your HandsA jam-packed episode with reports from the 1s, 2s and 3s on Saturday's matches, plus a review and intereview or two from Sunday's Middlesex Cup game against Twickenham. There may even be an appearance from an AWOL pod host who graced Corton Road with his presence on a sunny Sunday afternoon.2024-06-0637 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 51 - I’ll Leave It To The Cricket GodsThe league is not won in week 3, and despite Bobby Gamble's efforts as Head-Coach-when-Shaftab's-not-around, the 1s and 2s lose in close games. Tammy chats to a few club favourites, whilst Mungo and Simmo debate three boundaries in 42 overs. 2024-05-3028 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 50 - How Do You Raise The Bat?The Ealing Cricketer raises the bat on reaching 50* episodes. Mylo and Mungo celebrate by speaking with anti-milestone celebrator Tom Powe, 3’s stalwart Henry Anton and our very own Mojo. 2024-05-2356 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 49 - The Rig’s Great But The Jorts Are BadCorfton Road is buzzing as it’s 7 from 7… which no-one can seem to remember. R Patel guest hosts as everyone from Ava to Whitey pops by the pod.2024-05-1642 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 48 - A-WaybridgeMungo Get's Set in not-going-out-jeans as he chats to some of the new players to the club and chats all things national with captain Kristian Martin.2024-05-0824 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 47 - Hungover and DrunkTop Aussie and new-ish recruits perform, Leigh is hungover and drunk at the same time, and Oli decides to end the game because he’s cold - the Ealing Cricketer is back at Corfton Road.2024-05-0137 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 46 - I Am...Grass ManSeason 3 of the Ealing Cricketer is brought to you by suit palavas, the macarena, and prolonged Irish speeches. Kristian and Fiona's celebration brings old and new guests to the podcast as Leigh and Mungo lose bags, find new friends in corridors and start the 2024 season.2024-04-1044 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 45 - A Season Review (Part 2)Unlike an Ealing collapse, the second half of the cricket season only gets better. More guests, more chaos, and more Leigh and Mungo to round out the 2023 season. 2023-12-311h 05
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 45 - A Season Review (Part 2)Unlike an Ealing collapse, the second half of the cricket season only gets better. More guests, more chaos, and more Leigh and Mungo to round out the 2023 season.2023-12-311h 05
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 45 - A Season Review (Part 1)On December 14th, Tom Shaw was heard to say he was ready to hit some cricket balls, so the Ealing Cricketer decided to gift everyone a season review. A batting line-up of the best bits of the first half of the season has been carefully selected, taking listeners back to Corfton Road and the promise of summer days to come.2023-12-2350 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 44 - Watch The Thing And Hit The ThingOn the hottest day ever, Oli finally decides to bat and field properly as the boys bring home back-to-back Middlesex Cups. With outstanding support from Owyn, Ealing fight to a big win against Acton and their entire club who came out to support. The Big Dog makes a decision, and a final Word of the Week from AJ sees the last game of the season out in winning form.2023-09-1441 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 43 - Any Advice On How You Come Back From Retirement?The man, the myth, the legend - David Holt. Mungo and Leigh do their best on the chaotic final night of the league as they reflect on Holty’s outstanding 26-year career. The 2s smash 3 from 3 with the old guard saluting Holty and his remaining injury free body parts; the 3s discuss how many of them are actually 2s players and reveal a pod exclusive; and Kristian and his new Kiwi friend Lily look ahead to the Middlesex Cup final as the Ealing Cricketer farewells the season and our overseas players in fine fashion.2023-09-081h 01
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 42 - Like a Greek God If He Was TurkishThe penultimate weekend of the league sees an Aussie run out the ECC Pro......again; some Ruaridh and Owyn runs (finally) to save the 2s; and the 3s captain finally back in the team.....but not as captain. Multiple Word of the Weekends sum up a long Saturday as Oli marvels over Henry’s hairy knees.2023-08-3048 min
Jackies Proof Animals Have SoulsSusans experience at the Russell Brand FestivalJackie's guest today is an English medium, Susan Leigh. Susan has just returned, as she says a spiritually and physically rejuvenated person from Russell Brand’s 3-day community festival. Russell Brand is an award-winning comedian, author, and passionate activist for spiritual and mental health.The drug and alcohol-free, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, Wales, UK event had many keynote speakers including Vandana Shiva, (an environmental activist and anti-globalization author who seeks to save food seeds from the exclusive grip of big corporations), Satish Kumar, (a former Jain monk and anti-nuclear activist), Helena Norberg-Hodge (an international filmmaker) Bruce Parry, Wim Hof, an...2023-08-2814 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 41 - Out the Gates Like A Fat Usain BoltTime difference confusion between Cambridge and South Africa can only mean one thing - another double header weekend at ECC. The Ealing Cricketer witnesses not only the return of jet-lagged Leigh, but a certain Andy Laws rising from the dead and the 3s loyalty to their club is debated as they witness a Harjot red-inker century from the sidelines.2023-08-2337 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 40 - I Know The Value Of Two Cricket RunsStill no Leigh this week so Mungo flies solo, getting updates on the Women's league title, the 1s' title charge and the absolute chaos at Popesfield.2023-08-1743 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 39 - In Good NicLeigh's away so there's another guest host this week as we catch up on all the weekend's action, Felly diagnoses some injuries, Stowy breaks not one but two Richmond helmets and Lexi tells us her favourite podcaster.2023-08-1734 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 38 - The Bear's HungryIt’s all happening at Corfton Road this weekend with a wet President’s Day, a Harjot Rajasansir come back, a bring-your-son-to-work game for Scott Ensom and a well-fought but ultimately unfortunate Sunday for the 1s in the T20. Rain may mess with play but the ECC always carries on.2023-07-2032 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 37 - You Do You BooFor a week where the top three sides only managed four points between them, there is a lot of content in this episode: There's a guest host, Arjun Tendulkar flies to the UK just to be on the pod, Cabs throws a chair, Simmo doesn't help pick up tea, Mungo interviews himself, and Tammy tries her hand at asking the questions (Spoiler: it doesn't go well).2023-07-1355 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 36 - The Drunk Leigh Parry EpisodeSome cricket was played, some cricket was discussed. Leigh turns up late and drunk, soon proving why podcasting at 11pm on a Saturday is not always the best idea. Mungo tries and fails to stop a party at the ECC, and one of the teams manages to win on 'expected wickets'.2023-06-2836 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 35 - No CommentA Robbie White century sees the 1s back in form this week as the 2s fall to local rivals despite captain Glas taking a 5-fer. The 3s have No Comment, and the Ladies make easy work of Sunday runs. A late pod, but never fear - the Ealing Cricketer is here.2023-06-2328 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 34 - DruncatedA long hot weekend has the Ealing Cricketer up to all hours of Saturday night. The Lord returns to Corfton Road, Joyti smashes his 1s debut, Ladies captain Lizzie makes a season prediction and an AJ special Double Word of the Week.2023-06-1420 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 33 - Brain FrogTom Shaw finally sees it clearly this week at the ECC as the 1s’ double header of a weekend is a nail biter with junior Seb Morgan stepping up to the wicket. Alex Fell has long socks and makes short work of Sha-Bu and AJ pays absolutely no attention to any cricket whatsoever.2023-06-0750 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 32 - The Leigh Parry ExposéLeigh is off this week so Mungo steers the ship on his own, catching up with some of the guys on a disappointing weekend for the Club. The 3s once again buoy the gang with another impressive win; for the second week in a row there's some poetry...and Mungo has his revenge, not to be missed.2023-06-0134 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 31 - What Do You Reckon Unicorn S**t Tastes Like?What a weekend for the ECC. The 1s beat major rivals Teddington at home and the 3s literally hit it out of the park at North London. Sadly the Glasper Flick fails to get the 2s across the line, but AJ is climbing trees and has discovered toilet humour. It’s all happening on the ECC podcast.2023-05-2448 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 30 - He’s Going To Be a Wizard, It’s GeneticAll bets are on for the Ealing Cricketer this week, as there is finally some cricket able to be played. A strong performance from teams across the weekend sees Leigh and Mungo chatting to poorly-prepped but on-form Stowy, new Ladies Overseas Holls, and a few more special guests. In addition, a massive congratulations from all at Podcast HQ to Scott and Kelly who welcomed ECC's future opening bowler to their team.2023-05-1754 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 29 - If It's Said On The Podcast, It's True1 game, 1 trophy, 1 trip to Denmark - what a start to the season. Leigh and Mungo fly by Billund on their way to Richmond CC and hear from some of the key players in Ealing’s first victory. No-one counts net wickets but Kristian Martin was the most out LBW of all time, Scott Ensom is permanent class, and new Aussie Nic falls victim to the Ealing injury curse.2023-05-0635 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 28 - I'm A Bad Little PodcasterThe boys are back, and it's very much a preseason feel to this episode. We hear from one of the groundsmen, one of the new overseas players and our new head of women's cricket.2023-04-2238 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 27 - H-Pod-CastIn episode 2, Mungo and Leigh check in with AJ, review the listener feedback they received, and chat to someone very special - some bloke in Barbados called Harry Podmore.2023-02-2757 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 26 - Have We Started Yet?The Ealing Cricketer is back for Season 2, with your favourite hosts catching up on all their winter cricket and non-cricketing activities. A new season, a fresh start, and the same hashtag debates ensue.2023-02-1328 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 25 - Cabs' Last RideAnother season is in the books, another summer done and dusted; but more important than the last game of the season, it was an ECC legend's final game for the club: Ahsan Faraz is this week's guest host, and we'll hear from a number of club stalwarts on the Career of Cabs, off the field incidents, mishaps and mayhem and the occasional nice word too. 2022-09-0841 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 24 - Sorry, Sorry! I Was Recording A Podcast!They've done it!! The 3s have WON THE LEAGUE! It's absolute mayhem on the pod tonight as no-one can contain their excitement...there's a guest host sitting in with Mungo and Leigh, of course we have a lot of three-letter abbreviations and Sully wastes everyone's time somewhere in the middle.2022-09-0246 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 24 - Sorry, Sorry! I Was Recording A Podcast!They've done it!! The 3s have WON THE LEAGUE! It's absolute mayhem on the pod tonight as no-one can contain their excitement...there's a guest host sitting in with Mungo and Leigh, of course we have a lot of three-letter abbreviations and Sully wastes everyone's time somewhere in the middle.2022-09-0200 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 23 - #NedRussellIt's another roundup of the 1s, 2s and the 3s - who can WIN THE LEAGUE next week and complete an incredible season of drama and action. There's some very helpful agony aunt answers, and Mungo learns the hard way not to leave Leigh in charge of the pod...2022-08-2442 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 22 - He's A Tornado Sort Of GuyIt's another post-match changing room special, another in-person record, with guests from the 1s, 2s and 3s all making an appearance. 2022-08-1933 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 21 - If I Batted Naked I'd Be Less Likely To Kick 'EmIt’s another exciting Ealing Cricketer episode that will leave listeners and hosts literally on the edge. We hear from several special guests from the 1s, 2s and 3s; Mungo waffles on as Leigh leaves and comes back again; and there is more than just one enthusiastic word of the week.P.S. The podcast would like to note that it was actually 4 from 4 wins this weekend, as the Ladies 1st XI were also successful in their chase against Gunnersbury 2nd XI.2022-08-1249 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 20 - We'll All Be Drinking From My Waterhole Of RunsAfter last week's non-pod, an EXTRA SPECIAL episode with Mungo and Leigh recording IN PERSON after a superb weekend for the ECC. There's more guests than you can shake a stick at, all queuing up at the dressing room door to chat to the guys. Warning: Contains strong nonsense. 2022-08-0339 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 19.1 - An ApologyThere's no pod this week as both Mungo and Leigh have been too busy doing other, non-pod relating things. Instead there's a brief apology from Mungo, as well as hearing from Alex Gallimore in Galli's Day Out. See you next week!2022-07-2904 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 19 - This Interview Will Not Continue Without A Formal ApologyLeigh's back this week and returns to the co-hosting chair with Mungo - they speak to Cabs who got some wickets, Ned who got some runs and the undoubted star of the week - Gravesy - after his unbeaten century helped the ECC to the double over North Mid. 2022-07-2132 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 18 - Bipolar Bears Like To Play With PebblesOn a warm summer's night, Mungo and a sweaty special guest host chat all things ECC. From the disappointing weekend for the 1s and 2s, the 3s title fight, to bipolar bears and beating 6-yr-olds at monopoly - it's f-ing hot down at podcast HQ.2022-07-1533 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 17 - Quit Your Job And Your Life - with Kristian MartinHe's on! He's really on! It's not a joke, this episode we ACTUALLY catch up with the man, the myth, the legend that is 1st XI captain Kristian Martin. There's also a special Agony Aunt edition of Ask ECC where Mungo and Leigh solve all your cricketing and non-cricketing issues.2022-07-0643 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 16 - It's Just A Bit Sad ReallyA bumper episode as Mungo and Leigh review the weekend's action, we hear from Kearnsey in his Corner and there's an extended Ask ECC as one listener messages in with a very detailed question for the guys to ponder.2022-06-3054 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 15 - Tear-Arsing Through The Streets Of EalingAnother week, another roundup. Mungo and Leigh catch up on all the weekly goings on at the ECC. We hear from knight in shining armour Steven Scott, expert toenail grower Bobby Gamble and how to build the perfect Ealing Cricketer in Ask ECC.2022-06-231h 00
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 14 - Is Any Of This Useable?Mungo and Leigh bring you roundups of the weekend's action, there's a guest appearance from an ECC legend and we get various takes on the Seven-Yard Robbing.2022-06-2041 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 13 - A Seven-Yard RobbingA huge week for the Club as the 1s, 2s and 3s all chase down wins - the 3rd XI continuing their unbeaten start to the season. We have AJ's Word of the Week, Ask ECC and even a surprise interuption from Cat.2022-06-0946 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 12 - She Wouldn't Share Her Jelly BabiesA month into the league season and all your regular segments are jam-packed into this episode - we hear from the 1s, 2s, and 3s, as well as an extended Ask ECC.2022-06-0246 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 11 - Mr WorldwideA huge week for the club, with the 1s, 2s and 3s all grabbing wins. We catch up with some of the stars of the show, including a special guest-presenter joining the guys.2022-05-2737 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 10.5 - Robbie White Special: Boris' Straight DriveIn a special bonus episode of the pod, the guys chat to ECC's superstar batsman-keeper Robbie White to discuss his career at Middlesex, junior days at the ECC and a recent close encounter with the PM.2022-05-2638 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 10 - No Stumps In The MirrorThe second league week and a dramatic win for the 1s over rivals North Middlesex, with the 3s continuing their 100% start to the season in another fine performance. Plus we talk about a rain-affected National KO match that dampened the ECC spirits, but we have Ask ECC returning to lift the mood of the pod once more.2022-05-1948 min
Spirited ReadsEpisode 1.4 - “Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!”Greetings and Drinkings
The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
The Fisherman by John Langan
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
The Hot Kid by Elmore Leonard
Raptor: A Sokol Graphic Novel by Dave McKean
Django/Zorro: The Official Sequel to Django Unchained by Quentin Tarantino, Matt Wagner, Esteve Polls
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Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A Love Story Trilogy by Christopher Moore
Harry Potter by J...2022-05-1754 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 9 - That's Exactly How I Dreamed ItPre-season is over, now the real games begin. Mungo and Leigh discuss the first weekend of the league season with a smorgasbord of ECC players.2022-05-1252 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 8 - I'd Rather You Have Pain Than I DoThe final weekend of preseason fixtures - we have in depth analysis of the new hybrid wicket at the ECC, we hear from the 2s, and of course we get to speak to Big Papi, as well as finding out why Fairs was at the ground two hours before the start of play...for a game he wasn't even playing in.2022-05-0644 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 8 - I'd Rather You Have Pain Than I DoThe final weekend of preseason fixtures - we have in depth analysis of the new hybrid wicket at the ECC, we hear from the 2s, and of course we get to speak to Big Papi, as well as finding out why Fairs was at the ground two hours before the start of play...for a game he wasn't even playing in.2022-05-0344 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 7 - Failure and FrontierSix episodes in and it's already time for a re-brand - the ECC Podcast has become The Ealing Cricketer! But the content hasn't changed a bit - another action-packed episode: the 1s and 2s continue their unbeaten start to the season, we have match reports on both games, as well as a chat with 3s stalwart Oli Simpson. 2022-04-2844 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 6 - The Arrogance, The Class, The BeautyIt's finally here, after six months of English winter, the cricket season is upon us - full reviews of the 1st and 2nd XI's preseason fixtures against High Wycombe, as well as a very special interview with the club's legendary left-arm spinner Chris Peploe.2022-04-1958 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 5 - I Can Squat More Than HimIt's the first outdoor training of the season, we get an update on the 2022 Beerfest from Louise Chippendale and our special guest this week is none of than the first lady of the ECC - Cat Pearce.2022-04-0836 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 4 - Le Coq SportifMungo and Leigh are back for after the 150th Dinner celebrations for a return to more normal programming - there's all your regular pod segments, a scouting report from Barnaby Harrison and the featured guest this week is none other than club legend David Holt.2022-04-0134 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 3 - 150th Dinner ExtravaganzaA special night at Lord's for the Club's 150th dinner. Mungo and Leigh managed to interview a plethora of the Club's membership - old and new.2022-03-2434 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 2 - I've Got Some Chickens To FeedIn the second episode, Mungo and Leigh talk to one of the integral members of the ECC - Oliver Wilkin - we go Down Under for a catch up with Nick Palmer and of course there is more from pre-season nets in Tidbits From Training.2022-03-1824 min
The Ealing CricketerEpisode 1 - The Beast From BarnsleyIn the inaugural ECC podcast episode, hosts Mungo and Leigh set out their aims and ambitions for the podcast, they hear from the guys in Tidbits From Training and then speak to an ECC legend - Luke "Beast" Stoughton.2022-03-1123 min