Housecast

Lowerhouse Cricket Club

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
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177 episodes
Updated July 23

Episodes177

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Jun 26, 2024 · 1 min
BONUS: Joe Beneducio (2004)
In 2004 we released our Greatest Hits. This is sung by the one and only Joe Martin. In operatic style, obviously. Released by: MJW Stars Release date: 01 June 2004
Jun 23, 2024 · 8 min
BONUS: Trip Down Memory Lane (1999)
In 1999 we released a charity single ‘Lowerhouse is our home’ - this is the addition. Some great tales recalled. Masterminded by Mark Whitehead and featuring some of the all time greats and even Lowerhouse Junior School, it raised valuable funds when the club was in a dire financial positions. Released by: MJW Stars Release date: 19 June 2013
Jun 20, 2024 · 4 min
BONUS: Lowerhouse Is Our Home (1999)
In 1999 we released a charity single ‘Lowerhouse is our home’ Masterminded by Mark Whitehead and featuring some of the all time greats and even Lowerhouse Junior School, it raised valuable funds when the club was in a dire financial positions. Released by: MJW Stars Release date: 19 June 2013
Jun 14, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
The day the records fell…. (ft. Ben Heap & Jonny Whitehead)
The Housecast team talk through a momentous weekend at the club.. Many thanks as always to our sponsors: Spoonful of Sweets – www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice – www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/
Jun 14, 2024 · 4 min
The May Lowerhouse Draw
The May Lowerhouse Draw by Lowerhouse Cricket Club
Jun 6, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
"You only record when you're winning!"
Joe, Joe and Jez have a very disorganised chat about the season so far. We had someone else join us later on... Many thanks as always to our sponsors: Spoonful of Sweets - www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice - www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Milltown Pies - www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/
May 10, 2024 · 49 min
Those first two games & a mixed kebab from Tara! (ft. Jonny Whitehead)
We're joined by the clan and Jonny Whitehead as we review the first two games of the 2024 season. Many thanks as always to our sponsors: Spoonful of Sweets - www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice - www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Milltown Pies - www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/
Apr 11, 2024 · 47 min
2024 Season Preview (ft Matt Stansfield & Ben Heap)
Here we are - back in the swing of things! The hosts Jez, Joe and Joe are joined by MD Matthew, who gives us a club update and First Team Skipper Ben who gives us a cricket update on the season ahead. Many thanks as always to our sponsors: Spoonful of Sweets - www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice - www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Rexel - www.rexel.co.uk Milltown Pies - www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/
Apr 7, 2024 · 14 min
I went to see a Peregrine falcon. Jan, Feb and Mar 2024 Draw
Joe and Jez draw January, February and Marchs Lowerhouse draw. Many thanks as always to our sponsors: Spoonful of Sweets - www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice - www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Rexel - www.rexel.co.uk Milltown Pies - www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/
Dec 19, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Housecast Exclusive... We've got a new pro!
It's been 3 months! We're back - we've got some exclusive news, we've got a new pro! We review live from the club around the table (and a curry) about last season and the news for the coming up season too.. We draw the November and December Lowerhouse draw whilst we're at it. Many thanks as always to our sponsors: Spoonful of Sweets - www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice - www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Rexel - www.rexel.co.uk Milltown Pies - www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/
Aug 12, 2023 · 44 min
Littleborough Live & Bish Bash Bosh (ft. Supporters)
Jez records a special podcast at half time versus Littleborough with many a supporter.. Many thanks as always to our sponsors Spoonful of Sweets - www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice - www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Rexel - www.rexel.co.uk Milltown Pies - https://www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/
Jul 10, 2023 · 7 min
BONUS: House Match Special: Commentary vs Norden (WC Semi Final)
We had everything set up for commentating over the YouTube stream for the Semi Final against Norden - in typical Housecast fashion, it decided to tip it down as soon as we plugged in the microphones. He's the snippet of what we recorded as a little bonus.
Jun 28, 2023 · 52 min
Evaluation of the Derby & Beneduces DIY (ft. Ruan De Swardt)inc. Jun + Jul Lowerhouse Draw
We're back! We're officially half way through the season and sit nicely at the top of the pile. We catch up with our pro Ruan and the usual suspects. Many thanks as always to our sponsors Spoonful of Sweets - www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice - www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Rexel - www.rexel.co.uk Milltown Pies - https://www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/
May 29, 2023 · 59 min
That Darwen Game... (ft Jack Simm)inc. Apr & May Lowerhouse Draw
We focus in and around that Darwen game with Jack Simm, Joe Beneduce and Joe Martin. We also draw the Lowerhouse Draw for the last 2 months. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk
Apr 20, 2023 · 43 min
Farcical Episode. First 2023 Game Review (ft. Paddy Martin)inc. Mar Lowerhouse Draw
With Jez otherwise engaged for the first half of the podcast, you'll be able to hear what an unstructured mess it is without him. We talk through the first game of the season, how Joe wants to go and see Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and we're joined by Paddy Martin. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk
Mar 9, 2023 · 55 min
Who's balls are these Joe? (ft. Jack Simm) inc. Jan and Feb Lowerhouse Draw
We're joined by Jez Hope, Joe Martin and Gav Shields in the first proper podcast in the run up to the 2023 season. Second team new captain Jack Simm joins us to talk through his career and plans for the future. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk
Jan 27, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
The Perfect Pro at the right time... (feat. Matthew Mott) Part 2
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 everything he’s done as a coach. Motty is joined by regular hosts Jez Hope, Joe Martin, Gav Shields and Gary Moorhouse. Matt Hope also jumps in as he was Mottys captain when he played for us in 1998. Matt played his cricket at Queensland and Victoria and has coached New South Wales Blues, Glamorgan, Australia Women (to 2 World Cups!) and recently took the England job, and coached them to the latest World Cup win Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk
Jan 20, 2023 · 51 min
The Perfect Pro at the right time... (feat. Matthew Mott) Part 1
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 brought him to Lowerhouse. Motty is joined by regular hosts Jez Hope, Joe Martin, Gav Shields and Gary Moorhouse. Matt Hope also jumps in as he was Mottys captain when he played for us in 1998. Matt played his cricket at Queensland and Victoria and has coached New South Wales Blues, Glamorgan, Australia Women (to 2 World Cups!) and recently took the England job, and coached them to the latest World Cup win Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Spoonful of Sweets www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk
Dec 31, 2022 · 8 min
The LIVE Bumper December Lowerhouse Draw 2022
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
Dec 24, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min
The Housecast 2022 Christmas Special
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