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

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Jun 19, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min
I looked like Keith Lemon (ft. Francois Haasbroek) Part 1
We're onto episode 16. (Part 1 of a 2 parter...) We have a chat with our former pro and now amateur Francois Haasbroek about his time as pro. Edited by Matthew Stansfield Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies - www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law - www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings - spefurnishings.co.uk/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com - you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/1029/1029991/1029991.html
Jun 12, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min
World Cup final Saturday, run out by Stan on Sunday (ft. Kirti Azad)
In episode 15, we speak to another former pro, this time a blast from the past. Our pro from 1983 to 1986, Mr Kirti Azad. Kirtivardhan Bhagwat Jha Azad(born 2 January 1959) is a politician and former cricketer and who played 7 Tests and 25 ODIs for India between 1980 and 1986. Kirti won the cricket World Cup with India and played for Lowerhouse the day after, believe it or not. This is a fascinating listen, one not to miss. Edited by Gary Moorhouse. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies - www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law - www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings - spefurnishings.co.uk/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com - you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/1/1637/1637.html
Jun 5, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
I were hot, but I weren’t loose (ft. Ian Sheridan)
We're on episode 14 of our podcast. Todays guest is Ian Sheridan. We talk about his career, his warming up technique and that time he bowled with no socks. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies - www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law - www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings - spefurnishings.co.uk/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com - you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Lowerhouse Number: 411 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/1067/1067169/1067169.html
May 31, 2020 · 43 min
If I could, I'd come back tomorrow (ft. Ryan Harris) Part 2
Ryan is back for Part 2, we had such a good chat, we couldn't cut any out. We talk to Ryan Harris, who played for us over a number of years, before going onto being a massively successful Test Cricketer - I'm sure I don't need to do anymore explaining on who he is. In the second part of this episode, we talk to Ryan at the club, Planet Pizza, Jeff Ellis needing a lid on and how Joe Beneduce thought he was well hard when he played with him. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies - www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law - www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings - https://spefurnishings.co.uk/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com - you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/12/12389/12389.html
May 29, 2020 · 41 min
If I could, I'd come back tomorrow (ft. Ryan Harris) Part 1
We've another superstar as a guest. What is going on? We talk to Ryan Harris, who played for us over a number of years, before going onto being a massively successful Test Cricketer - I'm sure I don't need to do anymore explaining on who he is. In the first part of this episode, we talk to Ryan about his early days in cricket and how he nearly gave it all up. We move onto his move to us in England and his love for the kebab meat from Planet Pizza. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies - www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law - www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings - https://spefurnishings.co.uk/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com - you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/12/12389/12389.html
May 27, 2020 · 54 min
A catch up with the MD! (ft. Matt Stansfield)
In this episode, we have a catch up with Managing Director, Matthew Stansfield. We talk about how COVID19 has affected the club, its plans and the knock on affect on and off the pitch. Many thanks to our sponsors: Milltown Pies - www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Alexander Grace Law - www.alexandergrace-law.co.uk/ SPE Furnishings - spefurnishings.co.uk/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com - you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Lowerhouse Number: 449 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/119/119856/119856.html
May 24, 2020 · 27 min
HISTORY: 2005 League Win - Radio Lancashire Interviews (ft. Phil Bird)
Bonus Episode. Phil Birds Radio Lancashire interview after the 2005 League Title win at Rawtenstall. Featuring Joe Beneduce, Matt Hope and the late David Wren. Thanks to Anne Cochrane for sending this in. WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR! Make sure you check out Milltown Pies – the best pies in England – were not even biased. www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com – you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don’t forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod
May 22, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
Talking 2005 with a famous guest! (ft. Andrew McDonald & Jonathan Finch)
With our 10th episode, we've brought you a special, special guest. (No, not Finchy...) We have 2005 pro and assistant coach to Justin Langer of the Australian cricket team. His coaching career has been immense since he left us. He played Test Cricket for Australia After retiring as a player, he became a cricket coach. He has coached Leicestershire, Victoria and the Melbourne Renegades. He won the Sheffield Shield in his first year as senior coach of Victoria. He was also bowling coach for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has been appointed as Head Coach of Rajasthan Royals for Upcoming Indian Premier League season. On 30 October 2019, he was announced as the new senior assistant coach of the Australian national men's cricket team. In October 2019, he was appointed as assistant coach to Justin Langer with the Australian men’s cricket team. We talk: 2005 season Coaching in international cricket The Cinderella club that is Lowerhouse and its destiny. WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR! Make sure you check out Milltown Pies - the best pies in England - were not even biased. www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com - you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Lowerhouse Number: 456 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/61/61355/61355.html
May 20, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
Pop Hut's on fire (ft. Gary Moorhouse)
Episode 9! We're joined from the man in Devon, one of the clubs most respected first team captains in history, Gary Moorhouse. We discuss: - Stan and captaining him - Working behind the bar, whilst being first team captain - When the pop hut was on fire. WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR! Make sure you check out Milltown Pies - the best pies in England - were not even biased. www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com - you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Lowerhouse Number: 427 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/84/84428/84428.html
May 15, 2020 · 1 hr 5 min
Tortoise on Sleeping Tablets (ft. Paul Stansfield)
Episode 8! We're joined by "manage" Paul Stansfield, talking through his career as a youth and onto first team, then second team captaincy. Also including our new feature - STORIES WITH STAN! We talk about: Faf Du Plessis The Second Team Success The '90s WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR! Make sure you check out Milltown Pies - the best pies in England - were not even biased. www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com - you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Lowerhouse Number: 434 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/90/90857/90857.html
May 10, 2020 · 1 hr 14 min
Where is Kenroy Williams now? (ft. Chris Benbow)
We're back with episode 7. We spoke last about 2004 and what a season that was, could it be topped the following year? We get one of the clubs greatest ever imports and Lancashire Cricket Coach Chris Benbow on to talk all things wotfotdoo. Other things we discuss: -Kenroy Williams -Joe Martin as a scouser in court -Joe Beneduces captaincy year of all years. WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR! Make sure you check out Milltown Pies - the best pies in England - were not even biased. www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com - you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Chris Benbow Lowerhouse Number: 463 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/64/64253/64253.html
May 8, 2020 · 1 hr 31 min
Woodworth, you're rubbish. Get a job! (ft. Tony Woodworth)
One of the nicest men you will ever meet. Today we have friend of the club and all round gentleman Tony Woodworth as a guest. This episode covers Tonys' career as a professional sportsman, playing for Burnley Football Club and even opening the batting in cricket with Michael Atherton. This, our first feature length episode covers the football in the first part and cricket in the second. WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR! Make sure you check out Milltown Pies - the best pies in England - were not even biased. www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com - you can submit topics and suggestions too. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Lowerhouse Number: 453 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/61/61451/61451.html
May 4, 2020 · 1 hr 9 min
He's got really hairy ears (ft. Matt Hope)
To say we are enjoying recording these is an understatement. Our "2nd part" of the episode earlier this week focuses on one of the most important years in our clubs history. 2004. If you haven't already - give the 2004 final video a watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe7oSkjhQrQ&t=842s (Filmed by Keith Hudson) We have guests Matt Hope and Stan Heaton with us. We also discuss: Phil Haggerty and the flaming Benbow Hairy Ears Matt Hope's missable first team debut. Enjoy! WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR! Make sure you check out Milltown Pies – the best pies in England – were not even biased. www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Don’t forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts (here) or Spotify (here) – we are on there too! And leave us a review whilst you’re at it. You can visit our new website too its housecast.lowerhousecc.com Don’t forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Lowerhouse Number: 426 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/61/61374/61374.html
May 1, 2020 · 30 min
It's Dark Rum, actually Joe. (ft Stan Heaton)
We're back within a week. Nosebleed territory! Stan Heaton in on the podcast this week, to have his sasy on last weeks incident opening the batting with Nick Hope. Adam sits this one out (not on medical grounds) but has still edited it - the episode has been split into two, with the second guest Matt Hope, starring in the next one later in the week. We discuss: Stan vs Nick The old days versus the new Why Gav and Stanny didn't get in the twos that time. WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR! Make sure you check out Milltown Pies - the best pies in England - were not even biased. www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Enjoy You can visit our new website too its http://housecast.lowerhousecc.com Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Lowerhouse Number: 376 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/61/61368/61368.html
Apr 27, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
Watching paint dry... (ft. Nick Hope)
We're back and we've worked on our audio quality! Finally, it's only taken a pandemic and no cricket to make us do it, but rest assured, we'll be back weekly. This episode is dedicated to Ray Marquis, after the sad news of his passing earlier in the week. We discuss: Isolation in the Martin household. The 2002 season Roger Harper And we have a special guest. WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR! Make sure you check out Milltown Pies - the best pies in England - were not even biased. www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ Enjoy Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES Lowerhouse Number: 431 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/61/61375/61375.html
Dec 6, 2019 · 54 min
A bowl of boiled spuds at Todmorden (ft. Jonny Russell)
WE HAVE A NEW SPONSOR! Make sure you check out Milltown Pies - the best pies in England - were not even biased. www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/ This month we are joined by two Lowerhouse legends, Jonny Russell and Joe Beneduce - we play a new game (Mr and Mr) and find out how they both came to play down at Lowerhouse. Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod PS: We are working on the sound quality - so bear with us. We have a microphone on order, kindly donated by Joe Beneduce. REFERENCES Lowerhouse Number: 440 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/61/61420/61420.html
Oct 31, 2019 · 43 min
Blez on a Dual Carriageway
Episode 01 of the Housecast Podcast. This is the PILOT of the unnoficial Lowerhouse Podcast, hosted by Jez Hope, Joe Martin and Adam Hope. This episode we talk about Jez's bowling, delve into the history books with Rustys batting and Blez makes an appearance on Manchester Road. We have an impromptu appearance from Stan and do the October Lowerhouse Draw, which you can enter here: www.lowerhousecc.com/draw Don't forget, you can email us at housecast@lowerhousecc.com or mention us on Twitter @housecastpod REFERENCES: Adam Hope Lowerhouse Number: 469 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/116/116102/116102.html Joe Martin Lowerhouse Number: 478 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/356/356575/356575.html Jez Hope Lowerhouse Number: 399 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/61/61373/61373.html Joe Beneduce Lowerhouse Number: 444 Player Profile: http://lancashireleague.com/Players/61/61319/61319.html