Everywhere We Go

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) Greggy and star man Chris Millard.... who's pul...

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 chatting to punters from across the country for their t...

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 Joe captain for the second time Down Under. Not l...

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 countdown to the Ashes is on!!! Learn more about you...

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/adchoices

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 with the Barmy Army, shared one the most special...

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 lads to answer your questions from social media,...

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 episode of the Barmy Army The Shackles Are Off T20 W...

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!  Remember to get in touch with us on socials, @englands...

*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 during this Arabian adventure for Morgs and the b...

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 for Southern Brave in The Hundred... she joined t...

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

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, Chris Millard, James Gregg and Jack Brooks... wh...

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, tells a few great tales... and more importantly t...

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 events the world has seen so far, and we get his t...

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 Collingwood, joint-high wicket taker Ryan Sidebottom...

'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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

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 together as housemates during a winter in Perth....

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 and leaving a review too! Remember to get in touch...

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 subscribe - or head to our social channels.... or get i...

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 touch with the podcast, info@barmyarmy.com, @TheBa...

A brilliant bowler, a master entertainer, a keen Barmy Army song writer, all-round nice bloke and a World Cup winner. Woody joins Brooksy, Millard and Greggy to discuss everything from his recent bath-time swimming to that day back at Lord's where he became a World Champion. -------- BOLLOX!!! You can use discount code BARMYARMY to get your 10% off at www.mybollox.co.uk. First Class members can en...

21 seasons. 500 + wickets and 11,000 + runs. England caps and trophies galore. Of course the man we're talking to this week is the legendary Rikki Clarke.  The lads enjoy the company of one of the finest players to grace the County Championship in recent years - with a good natter about his career, his time with England... some of the greats in the Oval dressing room when he arrived all those year...

A guest who lets be honest, doesn't need any introduction. A true legend of the game of cricket, and we're honoured that we managed to chat to the great man on The Shackles Are Off. Jack Brooks near passed out with excitement.  THAT over with Mike Atherton, THAT innings against Jack Russell and Athers in Joburg, his beginnings, his partnership with Pollock, coming back after apartheid, playing cou...

Now we're not saying Chennai is hot... but when we spoke to Leachy and Bessy the other day the Hobbits were trying to drop a ring in their hotel room. England are back in action and fresh off the back of a 2-nil series win in Sri Lanka they're buzzing to get going. Join Somerset seamer Jack Brooks, Barmy Army man Chris Millard and professional waffler James Gregg for their thoughts on the upcoming...