Disability Cricket Podcast: Recent Episodes
Disability Cricket Podcast
Interviews, results and discussions with players, coaches and key people in the county disability tournament.
I’m currently recording more episodes which will be available March 2022
Intro outro music by Shropshire based musician Caleb Richards. Please check him out on Spotify and other sources of music
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Owen joins me to discuss whats going on at Yorkshire and shares a couple of disability cricketing stories as well.
National D40 and DPL winner Kyle Clayton joins me again to talk about his time playing cricket. Kyle also talks about his recent challenge of walking from Yorkshire CCC to Lords to raise money for his mental health charity. Time isn't up. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/timeisntup?utm_term=ZX9AdxM88
In the last episode of the podcast Warwickshire disability cricket officer Rob Eynon invited me to Edgbaston for a special day.
Rob Eynon is the Disability Cricket Officer for Warwickshire Cricket Board. I’m sorry, the sound quality is poor on this episode.Rob is going to talk to me about how he became involved in the game and his role promoting it.
Gordon Laidlaw joins Sean to discuss his cricketing experiences playing for England and Yorkshire.
Who would he invite for dinner?
It's the first results show of 2023. An opportunity to look at whats going on in all 7 divisions of disability cricket. Also a brief look at the player statistics so far.
Highlights of todays D40 Quest game between Yorkshire and Lancashire. The sun was shining all day. Features special guest Adam Marshall
It's the first day of the National County disability championships. Will there be any cricket? we have had constant rain in Shropshire for the past few weeks and games were abandoned yesterday due to the rain. Will nearby counties be in a similar position. Derbyshire v WalesorCheshire v ShropshireIt's also going to be my 10th season of disability cricket. How many players are older than me out there? get in touch
Steven is a journalist and writer about cricket. He's a fan of disability cricket and has written for the Lords Taveners magazine the long room. He was also the only journalist present during the 2019 PD world series. Thank you Steven for writing about disability cricket
Its another episode featuring a player from Dorset. I think Leon makes it our 4th player from there.
Leon hasn't been playing long but he's enthusiastic and that's what matters. Leon tells me about his short time playing disability cricket.
If you want to appear on a future episode please email disabilitycricketpod@gmail.com or contact me on twitter or facebook.
England PD cricketer joins me to discuss his time playing disability cricket. We talk about the online fame gained from a short video of him fielding against Pakistan several years ago.
Anthony joins me to discuss his experiences playing disability cricket. He's my first ever guest form Hampshire.
Wales' Jack Page joins me and we discuss how he discovered disability cricket and his experiences. Who will he invite to dinner and what's his next bit of kit he needs to buy. If you have any news please email disabilitycricketpod@gmail.com
Dorset S9 opening batsman Tom Best joins me to talk about his experiences playing Super9 cricket for Dorset. Toms business website http://tombestcraft.com.
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Wales host Middlesex at Lisvane CC in the D40 Quest. Going into the game Wales have played 1 and lost one. Middlesex had played 1 and won 1. The result could decide what type of season both teams will have.
My first attempt of match highlights between Sussex & Wales went rather well. In fact I’m planning on recording more in the future. So if you see me with a table full of phones, batteries, pieces of paper, camping stove and kettle say hi. I might ask you to contribute to a future episode. I’m planning on attending Wales v Middlesex at Lisvane CC 22/5/2022
Bryan Leaver joins me to talk about his short experiences playing disability cricket.
If you want to appear on a future episode please email disabilitycricketpod@gmail.com
This episode features Callum Flynn. we talk about his time playing cricket for England. his aspirations, the DPL, being trolled and who he would have around for dinner and what he would serve.
Lucy is new to disability cricket and recently joined Shropshire. She made her debut during Covid19 pandemic and joined a squad of players she never knew existed. On debut she was her teams 3rd highest run scorer and had her teams best bowling economy figures.
Amlyn Layton runs the community programme in Lancashire and talks about his time working in disability cricket.
Amlyn is responsible for the Super1's, table cricket and also managers the S9's softball team. Amlyn also shares a bizarre cricket story.
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News feature to update you with any changes for the 2022 season. Jonny Gale joins me to discuss his time playing disability cricket for Surrey and England. If you have any news to share or want to be on a future episode you can contact me at TWITTER @DisabilityCric1 email disabilitycricketpod@gmail.com we are also on Facebook
Recorded in October 2021 ready for the 2022 season.
Kyle talks about his experiences of playing disability cricket for Lancashire. Winning Division 2 norths and playing in the DPL.
Who is Lancashires joker and who do people not want to sit next to on the team bus?
England Disability Cricket Operations Manager Neil Bradshaw talks about his time in disability cricket. There will soon be a subscription service of 49p per month which contributes to the podcast expenses and bonus episodes. https://anchor.fm/disability-cri/subscribe
Joel Harris, Lancashire and England deaf cricketer joins me to talk about his time playing deaf cricket for England and touring Dubai, South Africa and the Netherlands. Joel represented the Pirates in the inaugural Disability cricket league.
Damien Runner Bean Halford joins me to chat about his experience of playing disability cricket since the age of 7. He is now 35. Damien's brother Robert also plays disability cricket and so did his father Ian.
Damian plays for Shropshire only disability champion club St Georges.
Today i'm joined by Michael Wilson. Michael is Middlesex coach and Disability Premier League assistant coach to The Black Cats. There will soon be a subscription service of 49p per month which contributes to the podcast expenses and bonus episodes. https://anchor.fm/disability-cri/subscribe
James joins me to talk about his disability cricket stories and his new role as coach/analyst for Disability Premier League team the Pirates
Kev Baker joins the podcast to talk about Shropshire, his ambasador role for Coloplast UK and being selected for this years Disability Premier League which starts on 22/8/2021. There will soon be a subscription service of 49p per month which contributes to the podcast expenses and bonus episodes. https://anchor.fm/disability-cri/subscribe Kev will be representing the Titans in the DPL Recorded 21/8/2021
Always a pleasure to talk to Matthew. You might remember he joined me on the very first results show when he bowled a hatrick. Several games have been played since then.
Matthew talks about his time playing disability cricket and the opportunities Middlesex have given him. This episode was recorded several weeks ago before umpire John McIntyre passed away. RIP John.
The results show featuring D40 division 2 champions match between Lancashire v Surrey 2XI
D40 div 1 game between Wales v Essex
S9 regional South West between Dorset v Gloucestershire
S9 regional Midlands & North between Derbyshire v Shropshire
The results from yesterdays games.
As promised a link to John Mcintear's Sports Officiating from Powered Wheelchair campaign https://www.sopw.org
I had the pleasure of meeting John a few times, been officiated by him and played in 2 of his special games.
Tom Law plays disability cricket. But he doesn't play in the National County Championships. Tom plays for Northants which play PAN disability cricket. They mainly play friendlies against other counties.
Another visit to Dorset Disability County Cricket to interview Sam Marks. He opens the batting for the disability section and opens the bowling for his Saturday league team Swanage CC.
Cricket is in the family. His father is the matchday coach, his mother is the treasurer and his younger brother also plays for the disability section.
Todays results show features s9 action between Dorset v Somerset
and Gloucestershire V Wales
If you want to appear on a show please email diasabilitycricketpod@gmail.com
You might remember John from Episode 2 recorded back in March 2021. John is the terminally ill umpire who umpires from a powered wheelchair. John Joins me for an update on his Sport Umpiring from Powered Wheelchair campaign. He has a website https://www.sopw.org
Archie Atkins-Sloan plays disability cricket for Yorkshire. This is his first season of playing county hardball D40 cricket.
The rain has come and ruined another weekends cricket. There was meant to be 7 games played nationwide today.
listen to find out how many were played.
2 for the price of 1. Today im joined by Patrick Ward and Bradley Donovan who talk about their time at Essex,
Both are Community engagement managers. Due to wifi problems Bradley talks in depth about the Super1's programme, His disability champion club Haroldwood CC and he shares his personal cricket stories and heros.
Results show where i look at todays fixtures and highlight the runs scorers and wicket takes in the county disability games.
A results show looking at the fixtures played today and highlights the big scorers and wicket takers.
Today i'm joined by Somerset spin bowler and Welfare Officer Paul Lewis who talks about his 17 years of playing disability cricket. Paul is also the club Welfare officer and takes a keen interest in the Somerset Dragons. Paul Lewis AKA Guitarist on Wheels has recorded music which is available on SPOTIFY.
Paul plays us out with one of his songs titled Thank You
Recorded 10/5/2021
There were 7 disability fixtures on 23/5/2021. Special guest Elliot Brown discusses Middlesex v Sussex There will soon be a subscription service of 49p per month which contributes to the podcast expenses and bonus episodes. https://anchor.fm/disability-cri/subscribe
Matthew is very new to disability cricket and talks to me about his short time playing for Dorset S9's. Approximately 20 minutes chatting about cricket then we talk about his actor career From Dr Who - Star Wars. There will soon be a subscription service of 49p per month which contributes to the podcast expenses and bonus episodes. https://anchor.fm/disability-cri/subscribe
Elliot Brown plays for Stirland CC, Middlesex and England lions. Another Worcester university cricketer loving university life and sharing his stories of hotel room cricket.
We are now on TWITTER and Facebook.
Recorded 26/4/2021.
Music by Shropshire based musician Caleb Richards.
Former England LD cricketer talks about his cricketing influences growing up and his time representing England. He has recently been approached to play for Serbia. listen if you want to know more
Recorded 23/4/2021.
Do you want to feature on a future episode? contact me disabilitycricketpod@gmail.com music by Shropshire musician Caleb Richards
Not many games on today. I was lucky enough to get the Somerset V Dorset Score book sent to me.
Many thanks
Former England Visually Impaired captain talks about visually impaired cricket. The domestic visually impaired game and his experience at international level. He has been a national champion 8 times.
Another personal story about beating the aussies.
RECORDED 3/4/2021
Music by Shropshire musician Caleb Richards.
Rohan Randhawa is the Disability Cricket Development Manager for Yorkshire cricket board. He is the project lead for table cricket, kwik cricket, Super 1's, S9's and D40. He talks about his involvement and his proud moments in the role.
If your are interested in getting involved in disability cricket in Yorkshire please email Rohan - r.randhaw@yorkshirecb.com
if you want appear on the podcast email - disabilitycricketpod@gmail.com
Music by Caleb Richards. check him out on Spotify, soundcloud etc.
recorded 25/3/2021
The first of many mini results show. this week i'm joined by Middlesex spin bowler Matthew Jones to discuss today D40 match between Middlesex and Wales.
Music by Shropshire musician Caleb Richard, check him out on SPOTIFY
Andrew is a 3 times published author including his 2015 memoir "i've got a stat for you - my life with autism" he's also an assistant archivist at Brymbo heritage trust.
Andrew only recently started playing cricket 3 years ago and is playing at Chirk CC which is a small town on the Welsh side of the Wales and England border, he is also the clubs diversity officer.
Andrew was a statistician for Manchester United TV for many years.
Unfortunately we ran out of time and we had to cut the podcast short. I will be contacting Andrew again to finish the recording, because he has a lot more stories to give.
Part1 recorded 24/3/2021
Part 2 26/3/2021
Music by Caleb Richards check him out on Spotify
Andrew is a 3 times published author including his 2015 memoir "i've got a stat for you - my life with autism" he's also an assistant archivist at Brymbo heritage trust. There will soon be a subscription service of 49p per month which contributes to the podcast expenses and bonus episodes. https://anchor.fm/disability-cri/subscribe Andrew only recently started playing cricket 3 years ago and is playing at Chirk CC which is a small town on the Welsh side of the Wales and England border, he is also the clubs diversity officer. Andrew was a statistician for Manchester United TV for many years. Unfortunately we ran out of time and we had to cut the podcast short. I will be contacting Andrew again to finish the recording, because he has a lot more stories to give. Part1 recorded 24/3/2021 Part 2 26/3/2021 Music by Caleb Richards check him out on Spotify
Middlesex Disabled and England PD cricketer discusses his time playing at club, county and England level. Along with stories of thrown playstation controllers. Did his university flatmate and England team mate Elliot Brown do the washing up? We will find out in a few weeks time.
Recorded 24th March 2021
Music by Caleb Richards, check him out on SPOTIFY
I've been trying to get Richard Hill MBE on the podcast for several weeks and finally got to recording him.
Richard is the ECB disability cricket competitions and pathway manager. he explains his duties and the size of the task organising the county tournament.
We spoke about his cricketing past and our cricketing future. This is a lengthy episode. so please listen to it at your leisure.
Future bitesize episodes are being planned throughout the season where we will discuss county game and results.
Shropshire disability cricket coach Graham Furber talks about his 60 years involvement in cricket and his involvement in disability cricket since 1994. Graham won an OSCA in 2015 for his outstanding contribution to disability cricket. He was also an Olympic torch bearer in 2012.
Music supplied by Caleb Richards check him out on SPOTIFY
Sussex disability bowler Jack Spencer-Jones talks about his time playing disability cricket and his aspirations for Sussex in 2021.
There will soon be a subscription service of 49p per month which contributes to the podcast expenses and bonus episodes. https://anchor.fm/disability-cri/subscribe
Contact me. disabilitycricketpod@gmail.com
Music by Caleb Richards. check him out on Spotify
England LD cricketer Alex Jervis joins the podcast to discuss his time playing for England LD team. his time on tours and his new opportunity of coaching the Yorkshire Disability D40 team. We discussed Alex's 60 mile sponsored cycle ride to raise money for kit and travel expenses. please kindly donate a few pounds so Yorkshire disability section can have some new kit. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/alex-jervis-1
Many thanks please share this unique podcast.
get in contact at disabilitycricketpod@gmail.com i want to hear your stories.
Music supplied by Shropshire musician Caleb Richards . Check him out on Spotify.
Northants PAN disability coach talks about his time with England LD, the regional talent centres, fixtures for the season and his own cricket brand. Arez cricket (god of war and chaos) www.ajhcricket.co.uk mention the podcast for a discount. if you would like to feature on an episode please email disabilitycricketpod@gmail.com Music supplied by Shropshire musician Caleb Richards. Check him out. There will soon be a subscription service of 49p per month which contributes to the podcast expenses and bonus episodes. https://anchor.fm/disability-cri/subscribe
Lancashire and England LD player Thomas Wilson talks about fire alarms, England training camps, tours and winning the D40 national championships. There will soon be a subscription service of 49p per month which contributes to the podcast expenses and bonus episodes. https://anchor.fm/disability-cri/subscribe
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thanks for listening Music supplied by Shropshire Muscian Caleb Richards. Check him out on Spotify etc
John is an umpire and he's been umpiring disability games for 8 years. John has recently started umpiring from a powered chair. If you would like to appear on the show please email disabilitycricketpod@gmail.com Music by Caleb Richards check him out on Spotify. There will soon be a subscription service of 49p per month which contributes to the podcast expenses and bonus episodes. https://anchor.fm/disability-cri/subscribe
Shropshire D40 bowler Charlie Vickers talks about cricket, being a student and his time with Shropshire . During the chat we discussed CFPD cricket and got their name wrong. CFPD = Cricket Federation for People with Disabilities, sorry guys.
intro and outro music by Caleb Richards check him out on SPOTIFY. There will soon be a subscription service of 49p per month which contributes to the podcast expenses and bonus episodes. https://anchor.fm/disability-cri/subscribe