Housecast

This week we welcome Second Teamer Will Norcross to talk through the recent results for the Second Team. Joe and Jez talk through the home win for the Firsts against Norden and we officially release our new iPhone and iPad app. Oh, and its Guess the Winner time again, you can guess how that went!

This week we're joined by Keagan de Vries and Henri Cottam to relive the tremendous win at Walsden. Keagan also reflects on his record-breaking innings, becoming the highest-scoring number eight batter in Lowerhouse history. We're aware of some audio issues during this episode – Jez's signal wasn't at its best and he occasionally sounds more robot than human. We've tried our be...

This week we're joined by Chippy as we take a trip down memory lane and delve into the career – and almost a "This Is Your Life" – of the one and only Joseph Martin. With Joe training the juniors whilst were recording, Jez, Joe B and Gary squeeze into the Umpires Room to chat through his cricketing journey, memorable moments, and plenty of stories from over the years, and Joe M joins...

This week on the Housecast Podcast, Chris Bleazard steps into the guest host chair as Jez is tackling the NC500 on his bike (really?) and Joe Beneduce is on holiday for a change. We take an in-depth look back at Lowerhouse’s last two matches, discussing the key moments, performances and talking points from both games. We also delve into the archives for a flashback to one of Gary’s remarkable bowl...

This week on the Housecast Podcast, we’re joined by Fourth Eleven captain, coach, and all-round good egg Dave Krupinski. We chat through his early playing days, look back on some classic fixtures, and dive into how he’s progressed into coaching while leading the Fourth Eleven. We also talk through all the latest senior team results from across the club. There’s also a light-hearted (and slightly c...

The Housecast Podcast is back — and back in person from the Executive Suite… or whatever it’s officially called (we debate that too). Joining us this week are Chris Bleazard and Paddy Martin as we look back on recent results, including the outstanding win over rivals Burnley. We chat to Blez about reaching the incredible milestone of 17,000 Lancashire League runs and what the achievement means to...

We’re loving these live podcasts at the moment. With Jez and Gary away on holiday, Housecast’s very own Ant and Dec — Joe and Joe — sit down in person with skipper Ben Heap to chat through pre-season prep and the opening two games of the campaign, including a lovely trip over to Crosby. There are listener questions for the skipper, plenty of insight from inside the dressing room, and we even get t...

In this special episode of the Housecast Podcast, we remember the life and legacy of David Wren — a true Lowerhouse man whose impact on the club will never be forgotten. Joined by his wife Judith, and children Andrew and Laura, we reflect on the man behind the role. From his passion and determination to his vision for the future, this is a deeply personal insight into what made David so special —...

We catch up with Stan Heaton to discuss Lowerhouse’s winter preparations and how pre-season is shaping up. From behind-the-scenes volunteer efforts to the club’s overall vision, Stan gives a fascinating insight into what keeps Lowerhouse thriving. The boys quiz Stan on the Lowerhouse recipe for success and explore how the women’s and girls’ section is developing nicely. Plus, we play two rounds of...

We’re back! It’s been a while, and it’s time to play Guess the Winner again. In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Grace , one of the latest additions to the Lowerhouse committee. Paul talks about why he joined the committee, how he found his way to Lowerhouse, and why the club is such a fantastic place for mental health . He also shares insights from the recent Mental Health course he’s been part...

The final day of the 12 days of Housecast, Joe Beneduce floats the idea of the Lowerhouse Bird Eleven.

Day 11 of the 12 Day of Housecast and podcast favourite Shez talks us through that trip to Scotland to play cricket for the Police Team.

Day 10 of 12 Days of Housecast, we feature a stories with Stan episode in which Jez drives the scorer at the time, Norman Dale out of town...

Day 9 of our 12 Days of Housecast sees us look back with our chat with ex-pro and Australian Head Coach Andrew McDonald - he recalls that time we lost at Haslingden in the T20 final.

Day 8 of the 12 Days of Housecast, we look back to the carnage that was our 2021 Christmas Special and tales of Mil Palmeras and a fat frog.

Day 7 of the 12 Days of Housecast: In 2004, we hadn't won a thing, since 1862. A team of 11 men changed that and forever changed the course of Lowerhouses' history. Here are the final 20 minutes of Radio Lancashires broadcast on that fateful day.

Day 6 of the 12 Days of Housecast - Jonny Whitehead talks about that time he ate a cashew nut before a game...

Joe M and Jez finally get together to record the episode that never was. After a few false starts and missing moments, they hit record and dive straight in. There’s quite a bit of Guess the Winner in this one… predictions are made, confidence levels vary wildly, and accuracy is very much up for debate. Expect plenty of speculation, second-guessing, and the usual Housecast chaos along the way. One...

It's Day 5 of our 12 Days of Housecast and Brian Higgin recalls the coconut shy incident and when a fortune teller turned up!

Day 4 of the 12 Days of Housecast: We’re diving into the unforgettable story from Paul Stansfield’s earliest memory at the club. A brilliant trip down memory lane you won’t want to miss. Up the House! 💛💙

Day 3 of the 12 Days of Housecast. We rewind to the chaos of the 2020 Christmas Special — peak COVID, no Zoom setup, and absolutely no idea what was about to unfold. Dive back into the carnage and enjoy one of the most brilliantly shambolic moments in Housecast history. Up the House! 💛💙

Day 2 of the 12 Days of Housecast We revisit a brilliant chat with one of the all-time Lowerhouse great professionals, Ryan Harris. Ryan reflects on his time at the club, shares memorable stories, and reminds us why he’d return in a heartbeat.

Day 1 of the 12 Days of Housecast kicks off with a classic: Phil Haggerty remembers the day he faced James “Anders” Anderson at Burnley — a moment that sparked a story now woven into club folklore. The rest, as they say, is history.

The bespectacled quartet catch up with the Managing Director in this Christmas special as we finally get back on track after some serious Zoom issues — apparently our Zoom guru Joe Martin was AWOL again! Is this becoming a bit of a trend? We also discuss what’s coming up over the winter and take a look at the flurry of transfers already happening across the league. There was a second part to this...

Chris Boden, the legendary journalist formerly of the Burnley Express for over two decades and the go-to voice on all things Burnley FC, joins us on this week’s Housecast. A long-time follower of Lowerhouse, Chris brings a treasure trove of stories from years gone by. He’s joined by his good mate—and captain of that era—Matt Hope, as the pair dive into memorable moments, characters, and classic ta...