Chris Wright & Keith Barker

The Bowler’s Union Podcast

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Hosted by ex professional cricketer and now Derbyshire Bowling Lead Coach Chris Wright and Warwickshire’s star left armer seamer Keith Barker, this is a podcast for bowlers who want to understand the game properly. From bowling tips you can actually use, to interviews with players who’ve lived it, plus honest insight into what really matters at the top level — this is cricket talk without the noise. If you love bowling and live for cricket, you’re in the right place.

Author

Chris Wright & Keith Barker

Category

Sports

Podcast website

TheBowlersUnion.podbean.com

Latest episode

Feb 19, 2026

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Episodes

England's Ashes squad! 26.09.2025

In this episode we chat about England's recently announced Ashes squad to take on Australia down under! We discuss Keith's Hampshire send off Wrighty gets 600 first class wickets The bowlers in the England Squad Notable omissions Our preferred line-up  And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want...

Pro Interview | Sam Hain 18.09.2025

In this pro episode we chat with England and Warwickshire's Sam Hain! Although Hainy isnt a bowler we discuss how he sees things from a batters standpoint as well as some old stories and the good old days. We discuss The journey so far? The Gold Coast to Birmingham! The influence of Bell and Trott and who is his favourite? Toughest opponents! His favourite format? And lots more! We hope you enjoy...

After play episode! 12.09.2025

In this episode we record after play and discuss recent events and what's been going on with us! We discuss Keith's body after his first proper game back! Play Sussex but not staying in Hove Unadkat Overrates! T20 finals day And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then ma...

Will Cummins feature in the ashes? Listener questions answered! 05.09.2025

In this episode we answer some listener questions! We discuss Sonny Baker's international debut! How to reverse swing in! Cummins ashes doubt! Is cross seam bowling good or bad?! Keiths perfect rain day! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe...

The most annoying things batters do! 29.08.2025

In this episode we chat about the most annoying things batters do! We discuss Overly loud calling! Pretending to run! Obsession with getting off the mark! Being over familiar! Chatty non-strikers! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our...

Special Guest Episode | Jim Troughton our favourite captain! 22.08.2025

In this special guest episode we chat with former England and Warwickshire legend. Our favourite captain Jim Troughton! We discuss Quickfire questions! Our old Warwickshire attack Captaining different personalities! Toughest opponents! Worst abuse Troughts has received! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also lov...

Listener questions and some ramblings! 15.08.2025

In this episode we answer some listener questions and discuss a couple of other random things that have come up recently! We discuss Ben Stokes aura! Alternative views on the best Australia attack ever! We love Siraj! If you are a big lad you only need this skillset?! Fantasy football! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you thi...

Pro Interview | Mark Wood 08.08.2025

In this episode we chat with Durham and England's Mark Wood! Woody puts bums on seats and is a true fan favourite! Arguably England's quickest ever bowler, he is a fearsome and whole hearted performer for both county and country! We discuss Injuries Run-ups His favourite bowling partner! Playing for ben Stokes Why he thinks he is rapid! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please le...

Australia's all-time test bowling attack! 01.08.2025

In this episode we try and pick Australia's greatest ever test bowling attack! The rules of our picks are the following We pick a player based on their absolute peak We have to include at least one spinner We have to include a genuine all-rounder We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately! Let us know your thoughts in th...

The most dangerous pitch we have ever played on! 24.07.2025

In this episode we chat about the most dangerous pitch we have ever played on! We discuss The phone call! Its hard, cracked and really green! Pacey attacks Steve Magoffin Getting smashed in the head Casualties And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you sub...

Special Guest Episode | Kevin Shine Part 2 17.07.2025

In this special guest episode we chat with former England bowling lead and current Nottinghamshire bowling coach Kevin Shine! This was a monster episode with knowledge bombs being dropped all the time! As a result we have split the episode into two parts! Enjoy part two! We discuss Zone 2 conditioning and running Time in the weight room! Being a role model The perfect bowler? Bowling being easy an...

Workload management & how much you should be bowling! 11.07.2025

In this episode we discuss workload management and how much you should be bowling! We discuss Barks getting schooled at the weekend! Weekly over targets for different levels Junior bowling regulations Our experiences of workload management Rotation! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to...

Special Guest Episode | Kevin Shine Part 1 04.07.2025

In this special guest episode we chat with former England bowling lead and current Nottinghamshire bowling coach Kevin Shine! This was a monster episode with knowledge bombs being dropped all the time! As a result we have split the episode into two parts! Enjoy part one! We discuss The difference between international and county cricket Managing Jimmy Anderson's workloads Working with county bowli...

Special Guest Episode | David Millns former Leicestershire & Nottinghamshire player & current umpire 27.06.2025

In this episode we chat with current pro umpire and former Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire bowling allrounder David Millns! We discuss The difference between then and now! Playing vs umpiring Toughest opponents Wide Yorkers and the rules Your Close to the front line! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also lov...

The Pakistan all-time test bowling attack! 20.06.2025

In this episode we try and pick the Pakistan greatest ever test bowling attack! The rules of our picks are the following We pick a player based on their absolute peak We have to include at least one spinner We have to include a genuine all-rounder We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately! Let us know your thoughts in t...

Pro Interview | Lauren Filer & Lauren Bell 12.06.2025

In this pro episode we chat with current England women's duo Lauren Filer and Lauren Bell! We caught up with them during their current ODI series v The West Indies. We discuss Their journey so far? Role models and inspirations! Their favourite format and playing more tests Technical work ons whilst playing international cricket! A great start to the summer And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podc...

Wide Yorkers and what to consider?! 05.06.2025

In this episode we discuss wide yorkers and what you should consider! We discuss When to bowl them? How to execute them better The correct field! Are they new? Are they negative and do they limit chances to take wickets? And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make s...

Some of the best batters we have played against! 29.05.2025

In this episode we discuss some of the best batters we have played against. They are necessarily the best players ever but were extremely tough to bowl at!  We discuss Kane Williamson Another former NZ great! Marcus Trescothick playing the line Kumar!!! Some of the current England team And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you thi...

Pro Interview | Chris Woakes 22.05.2025

In this episode we chat with our ex teammate and England world cup winner Chris Woakes! Woakesy is one of our favourite ever players! Such a terrific performer for both county and country! We discuss Earrings! Role models Putting on pace to play for England Taking the new ball vs the worlds best in ODIs Toughest opponent excluding the obvious? And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so pl...

West Indies all-time test bowling attack! 15.05.2025

In this episode we try and pick the West Indies greatest ever test bowling attack! The rules of our picks are the following We pick a player based on their absolute peak We have to include at least one spinner We have to include a genuine all-rounder We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately! Let us know your thoughts i...

How to stop stress fractures in cricket! 08.05.2025

In this episode we look at how to stop stress fractures in cricket! Friend of the podcast Ross Dewar from Cricket Strength recently posted a 5 point plan to combat stress fractures. In this episode we discuss his ideas. We discuss Better coaches throughout pathways Understanding movement Bowling interventions or movement first? Workload management Bowling coaches and S&Cs working together And...

Pro Interview | Tom Scriven & Scott Currie 01.05.2025

In this episode we chat with both Hampshire and Leicestershire players Tom Scriven and Scott Currie! This is quite a unique episode as we have all played with each other but not at the same time?! Both of these guys have really exciting futures in the game after really top class recent seasons for Leicestershire (Scott on loan). We discuss Using the loan system Skills and behaviours they recently...

Cricket would you rather?! 24.04.2025

In this episode we do a cricket would you rather! This is something that goes on in nearly every changing room so we give it a go! We discuss No thigh pads and box vs Shoaib! No wind or rain? Up or down the hill? Ashes 5fer or World Cup 5fer! Batting for you life vs Warne or? And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will al...

Bowler Analysis | New Zealand's Matt Henry 17.04.2025

In this episode we analyse the bowling of New Zealand's Matt Henry! We discuss Keith's news and our new patreon! His efficiency and run-up! Henry's athleticism! Wobble seam stock ball! Henry is a bowling machine! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you...

Round one championship reflections! 09.04.2025

In this episode we chat about our first week of championship cricket! We discuss Service stations! Lower order runs! A winning start! Celebrating 25! Round the wicket to lefties with the new ball! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our...

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