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Middle Please, Umpire - a Cricket Podcast

Miles Jupp, Mark Wood, Electric Sports, Playback Media

It's the cricket podcast you've always promised yourself, presented by comedian, writer and cricket super fan Miles Jupp, together with England’s World Cup winning bowler Mark Wood.

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  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Nov 18, 2025

Episodes20

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  • Nov 18, 2025 · 37 min

    S7 Ep 11: Ashes Preview Bonus - Part 2

    Miles and Woody take an unorthodox look at the forthcoming Ashes from the inner sanctum at Loughborough, and an incident with a Ferraro Rocher almost causes disaster. Now also available on YouTube!! Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Recorded by Likemind Media Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Nov 7, 2025 · 56 min

    S7 Ep 10: Ashes Preview Special - Part 1

    Miles and the MPU team get an inside view of Woody’s Ashes prep from the inner sanctum at Loughborough. We end up talking cricket along with some other amusing topics, along with a very memorable mailbag. This episode is also available on YouTube to watch @middlepleaseumpire Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Recorded by Likemind Media Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 17, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

    S7 Ep9: At the time of writing...

    We are joined for a great chat by Wisden editor, cricket correspondent and Northants fan Lawrence Booth. Miles and Woody also decide to make this the hardest to date podcast in the world! Sponsored by Vitality. For special offers, cricket competitions and discounts, head to www.vitalitycricket.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jun 10, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min

    S7 Ep8: Jonathan F****** River

    Our esteemed guest is Alan Davies, star of Jonathan Creek, stand-up comedian, author and cricket fan. Miles talks us through his long-awaited cricketing comeback whilst Woody reveals his unusual coaching inspirations from the natural world. Sponsored by Vitality. For special offers, cricket competitions and discounts, head to www.vitalitycricket.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 6, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min

    S7 Ep7: Woody’s third eye

    We welcome the lead singer of Sports Team, Alex Rice, to share his cricket passions with us. Meanwhile Woody makes a passionate defence of team mate Zak Crawley, whilst Miles discusses the perils of early season nets at Monmouth. You can win 2 tickets for England v India this summer just by getting a quote for health insurance at www.vitality.co.uk/middlepleaseumpire/ Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Apr 16, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

    S7 Ep6: Hot Shots, Part Deux

    We resume play at last; with Woody in the spare room recovering from a knee operation but determined to return stronger. Miles has been netting for his own return to Monmouth 4ths this summer, while we talk to Malith Madurasinghe about the Over-50s World Cup. You can also have a chance to win 2 tickets for England v India this summer just by getting a quote for health insurance at www.vitality.co.uk/middlepleaseumpire/ Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media. Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Dec 4, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min

    S7 Ep5: A gentleman, cricketer, and soldier

    One of the most fascinating interviews we have done as we’re joined by the brilliant WW2 historian, and cricket nut, James Holland. We also get a training update from Woody. Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Nov 19, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min

    S7 Ep4: Babyccinos with the Wiz

    Another belter of a guest as Chris Woakes gives us the lowdown on playing and touring with Woody. It’s definitely unusual! Meanwhile Miles considers his options as a franchise cricketer, a fun mailbag, and lots more in a packed episode. Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Oct 29, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

    S7 Ep3: Malcolm in the middle

    An absolutely first class guest joins us in the shape of England pace legend Devon Malcolm. We have a very memorable chat, uncover some amazing stuff in the Super Over and get some pace bowling advice for Woody. An episode not to miss Sponsored by Vitality www.vitality.co.uk Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Oct 14, 2024 · 1 hr

    S7 Ep2: An Izzy of all trades

    We’re back with a guest! The amazing Izzy Westbury takes time out from RAF duty to discuss her cricket life, commentary experience and amazing CV, while Woody and Miles review the 2024 blackberry picking season. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Aug 16, 2024 · 47 min

    S7 Ep1: Fried egg sandwich calzone

    On the back of Woody’s stellar performances we have brought forward the first episode of our new run! More to come soon, but the guys catch up on matters from breakfasts to some of the more weighty cricketing matters; plus trial a new Super Over for season 7. Twitter @middleplease Instagram @middlepleaseumpire Email middleplease@hotmail.com Podcast Sponsored by Spond, Mindful Chef & Step One Listener offers below (time limited): Spond - download for free here https://spond.sng.link/D472x/3nti/ukqi Produced by Nathan Kosky with Playback Media Engineered by Leon Gorman Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 2, 2024 · 59 min

    S6 Ep8: Carpe Diem

    The last one of our current season, as Miles gets the inside track from Woody about his recent honour as a Wisden Cricketer of the Year, as well as his preparation for the summer.

  • Mar 1, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min

    S6 Ep7: Hopes and fears

    Keane lead singer Tom Chaplin is a brilliant guest as he shares tales from his cricketing youth and general love of the game.

  • Feb 8, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min

    S6 Ep6 The bowler’s Holding

    An extended episode as West Indies pace legend, and cricket commentator par excellence, Michael Holding joins us to talk about his career and influence on Woody’s career.

  • Jan 31, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

    S6 Ep5 Gravy or nothing

    We get a fascinating glimpse into the backroom of elite cricket as Ben Langley, the man Woody credits with saving his career as England physio, and now Mumbai Indians’ head of sports science, joins for a chat.

  • Jan 3, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min

    S6 Ep3: Free Billy!

    After a hiatus, we are back to resume season 6. We’re joined by England bowler and Step One ambassador Tash Farrant.

  • Oct 12, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min

    S6 Ep2: Not spicy, just unusual

    Mike Brearley; England’s legendary captain and cricket mind, joins us as our special guest for a brilliant chat.