Lowerhouse Cricket Club

Housecast

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Housecast is the podcast of Lowerhouse Cricket Club, created in 2018 by Jez Hope, Joe Martin and Adam Hope. Blending history, humour and heart, it shares the stories of the club’s players, legends and characters past and present. From lockdown Zoom calls to title-winning tales, Housecast has grown into a must-listen for supporters and cricket lovers alike. Got an idea or want to feature? Email adam@lowerhousecc.com and don’t forget to subscribe.

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The Perfect Pro at the right time... (feat. Matthew Mott) Part 2 27.01.2023 1:08:14

Can you believe our little podcast about little old Lowerhouse has reached 100 episodes? To celebrate we have roped in Englands’ Head Coach for the ODI and T20 format and ex Lowerhouse professional Matthew Mott. Motty tells us about his early days in cricket, his time in the Lancashire League and his further career in this special 2 parter. In part two we focus on his later playing days and everyt...

The Perfect Pro at the right time... (feat. Matthew Mott) Part 1 20.01.2023 51:53

Can you believe our little podcast about little old Lowerhouse has reached 100 episodes? To celebrate we have roped in Englands’ Head Coach for the ODI and T20 format and ex Lowerhouse professional Matthew Mott. Motty tells us about his early days in cricket, his time in the Lancashire League and his further career in this special 2 parter. In part one we focus on his start in cricket and what bro...

The LIVE Bumper December Lowerhouse Draw 2022 31.12.2022 8:24

Live from the Christmas drink at the club, the bumper December 2022 Lowerhouse Draw. Adjudicated by Brian Higgin. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Enjoy

The Housecast 2022 Christmas Special 24.12.2022 1:22:22

Our 2022 Christmas special is here. There is many a guest popping in and out. Too many to mention. Many thanks to those who have listened to us over the last 3 years. We love your feedback. This needed a great bit of editing (thanks to Joe Martin!) Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Enjoy

Which set of balls are you using Joe? inc. Oct and Nov Lowerhouse Draw 2022 16.12.2022 16:56

We catch up to do the outstanding Lowerhouse Draws with Jez, Joe Martin and Adam Hope. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

Anyone got any wood? inc. Aug and Sept Lowerhouse Draw 2022 (with some of July) 30.10.2022 17:07

We catch up to do the outstanding Lowerhouse Draws with Jez, Joe Martin and Joe Beneduce. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

The costliest drop of my career - Joe Martin vs Dom Bess (ft Henri Cottam and Tom Yorke-Robinson) 16.08.2022 53:00

We talk about our game this weekend against Todmorden and how our team (particularly our wicket keeper) fared up against a current England player. We also do the June and July Lowerhouse Draws. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

The 2022 Mid-Season Review 31.07.2022 58:40

Joe M, Jez and Gary bang their heads together to give a review of the season so far for the First, Second, Third and Fourth Team. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

Lowerhouse CC 160 not out & Tommy Shutt (ft. Anne Cochrane and Paul Hargreaves) 27.07.2022 1:17:52

We've been working on a project behind the scenes, I say we, Paul and Anne have. This is a special podcast recorded in the clubhouse - let us know what you think of the quality. 160 not out! Cricket had been played in the village for some time, but in the summer of 1862 two teams, Habergham Garibaldians and Britannia, had merged to form the present club. In August, 1862, some of them went, literal...

LIVE: Housecasts' First Half Commentary vs East Lancs (Twenty20) 13.06.2022 1:07:55

Our first ever attempt at commentary for a game - we tried our best and had some initial technical difficulties but its something we'd love to do again in the future. Hosted by Jez and Gav, we bring in many a special guest too... We would really appreciate feedback, if you've got any comments, get in touch on social media or email housecast@lowerhousecc.com Scorecard: http://lancashireleague.com/S...

LIVE: Housecasts' Second Half Commentary vs East Lancs (Twenty20) 13.06.2022 41:33

I can't believe Father Brian isn't your Dad? (ft. Matt Hope) 01.06.2022 54:28

It's that time again, to review the last 5 games! We also welcome Second Team skipper Matt Hope to talk through the Second Teams season so far. Is Father Brian really Joe Martins Dad? Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk REFERENCES: Matt Hope Lowerhouse Number: 426 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Playe...

Joe Martin, you've got about 27 Dads! Lowerhouse Draw! April and May 2022 01.06.2022 11:44

We've been lacking on the Lowerhouse Draw - so lets do it live again! The two Joes and Jez bring the draws from April and May 2022 Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

I went in at 50 odd for 8, and thought what am I doing here? (ft. Toxy Hussain) 13.05.2022 56:02

A bit of an emergency pod, after the weekend we had. We're joined by Jez and Joe, the MD and Toxy Hussain to talk about this weekends games against Haslingden and Rawtenstall. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk REFERENCES: Toxy Hussain Lowerhouse Number: 498 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/12...

Pie and peas for teas? Sets you up for the second innings (ft. Dean Barlow) 07.05.2022 38:36

We catch up on the weekends cricket, mainly the win at Norden hosted by Gav, Joe and Gary. This weeks guest is Dean Barlow Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk REFERENCES: Dean Barlow Lowerhouse Number: 499 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/480/480570/480570.html

Sensible, Mature and Joe Hawke in the same paragraph (ft. Tom Walker) 22.04.2022 59:36

We catch up with new signing Tom Walker on his exemplary start to the season. We talk about our game vs the Deccan Chargers, The Ron Singleton Trophy win and our win at Ramsbottom. Tom tells us all about him and his start at the club, joined by your regular hosts. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk REFERENCES: T...

A catch up with the The Advanced Performance Programme 14.04.2022 54:36

Joe Martin and Gav (Gavs debut podcast as host!) catch up with members of the The Lowerhouse Advanced Performance Programme, which has been running for a few years now. Featuring Managing Director Matthew Stansfield, George Durkin, Henri Cottam, Joel Sharpe and Tom Yorke-Robinson Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co....

If you don't get a hand on it, it doesn't count Joe (ft. Stephen Parry and Ben Heap) 07.04.2022 1:10:12

We've had a little break. It has been winter after all. We catch up with Paz and Ben on how last season went, how we're wintering and the upcoming season. Stephen talks about his philosophies on cricket and the future of Lowerhouse too.. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Enjoy REFERENCES: Ben Heap Lowerhouse Nu...

Special Edition! Housecast update & 3 Lowerhouse Draws! 31.03.2022 22:29

We're back! A little hiatus with it being winter and all. Jez got behind on the Lowerhouse Draw, so we drew 3 at once. We talk about plans for the season and Adam Hope joins us to talk about the new main sponsor for the club, Birchall Foodservice and our about our cracking iPhone app update... Enjoy Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www....

You're on mute Blez. (ft. Peter Fulton) Part 3 20.01.2022 39:11

We catch up with 2004 pro, Test cricketer and now coach Peter Fulton. Also making his Housecast debut is Charlie Cottam and Chriz Bleazard joins us to recount the momentous season. This is part 2 of 3. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law – www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings – www.spefurnishings.co.uk/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spo...

You're on mute Blez. (ft. Peter Fulton) Part 2 13.01.2022 44:09

You're on mute Blez. (ft. Peter Fulton) Part 1 06.01.2022 47:58

We catch up with 2004 pro, Test cricketer and now coach Peter Fulton. Also making his Housecast debut is Charlie Cottam and Chriz Bleazard joins us to recount the momentous season. This is part 1 of 3. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law – www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings – www.spefurnishings.co.uk/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spo...

The Housecast 2021 Christmas Special 23.12.2021 1:12:16

Our 2021 Christmas special is here. Listen to an hour of our guest not being able to connect to zoom and not see each other! Many thanks to those who have listened to us over the last 2 years. We love your feedback. This needed a great bit of editing (thanks to Joe Martin!) Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law – www.alexandergrace-law.co.u...

Lowerhouse Draw! Bumper Christmas December Winners 2021 22.12.2021 4:11

Jez reveals the winners of the Bumper Christmas December Lowerhouse Draw! Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law – www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings – www.spefurnishings.co.uk/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Enjoy

Lowerhouse Draw! Novembers Winners 2021 22.12.2021 2:53

Jez reveals the winners of the November Lowerhouse Draw! Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law – www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings – www.spefurnishings.co.uk/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Enjoy