No Balls: The Cricket Podcast

Well we couldn't leave you all waiting too long for another episode of No Balls, so we've teamed up with Zero Ducks Given for a cross over special. Hartley has been left in charge of the description for the first time in months... so just do her a favour and say it was really good. This episode is maverick and doesn't involve that much cricket chat. Enjoyyyyyyyyy.

The final episode of the season and the girl's are going out with a bang! Inviting BBC Radio One DJ and rival podcaster Chris Stark onto the pod. And what a belter he is, especially when he gets stuck into some cricket innuendo bingo! Before Hartley & Crossy have their little pre-season break they went upstairs with Sue to tackle some questions that were sent in. But as always, they will be back.. bigger and better than ever with the help of the BBC.  

The girl's are absolutely delighted to invite their second Australian guest onto No Balls. A big round of ball slaps for Megan Schutt! And what a guest she is.. talking honestly and openly about social media, IVF and that World Cup Final.  Not only do they have a guest, but they also have some hugely exciting news to share with you all, so make sure you tune in. Thanks to Samson & Hal Leonard Group for making the Hartley & Crossy sound better than average.

Put your drinks down and get the blotters out because there is a new game in town! It's time for some No Balls BINGO! A sad end to Henry Two Fingers, but the time is right. Shouting about semen, calls from the captain and embarrassing cricket crowd stories. Another eclectic mix of cricket and chaos.  And sadly, the girl's had to swan in with Swanny for the final time as he heads home from the IPL. 

The girl's fly solo this week in an attempt to tackle some emails. Instead, they end up down a slippery slope discussing Crown Jewels. What else would you expect? The difference between red & white cricket balls, Swanny's IPL round up and nosey receptionists.. all sounding 3D because they've FINALLY got some recording equipment! Thank you Samson & Hal Leonard for the sponsorship. Don't forget to visit: https://runbott.life/blogs/our-friends/the-no-balls-cricket-podcast to get your very own official merch!

A very big, warm, No Balls welcome to this week's guest; World Cup winner Jordan Williams. And what an absolute delight he is. An amazing insight into the adversity and difficulties that our disability cricketers face on the daily. Thank you for being so honest, Jord! Swanny is let off the leash again for the (unofficial) official IPL round-up. More great stories and general banter between the rabble.  Plus some average chat about how bacon is cooked. Welcome to No Balls: TCP episode 4.. enjoy!

The first guest of Season 5 and the spot belongs to the one and only Lauren Winfield-Hill.. aka Lozzy.  One of the most honest episodes touching on married life in lockdown, that World Cup Final and the challenges of chronic illness and the impact on a professional athlete. Lozzy is an absolute delight to have on the pod.  The girls also welcome back Swanny; their new (officially unofficial) IPL correspondent! His introduction speaks for itself and yet again he does not disappoint.  

Nobody likes change... except when it means you get a new episode of No Balls earlier! It's hard to tell whether the plot was lost mid way through this episode, or whether there actually never was a plot to lose. You decide. Nonsense, a few LBWs, more nonsense, upstairs with Rudi Koertzen, further nonsense and another pretty questionable impression.. apologies Prince Phillip. Don't forget to use the Payntr code: Noballs for 20% discount!

Surprise! It's the sneakiest start to a season yet. The girl's decided they missed their Friday's without the podcast so what better day to release Season 5 than on Good Friday! This is probably the most "No Balls" episode Hartley & Crossy have recorded. Day One listeners will know what this means... absolute carnage! Toilet rolls, Instagram DMs, batting practice, the IPL and much much more. We hope this episode kicks off your Easter weekend in style!

After such incredible feedback on last week's episode, the girl's didn't think it was the right time to take their season break. So they have a special bonus episode, complete with special guest: Graeme Swann! From test wickets to home schooling, elbow injuries to Strictly Come Dancing, tour life to retirement; this hour long special covers a lot of ground. Plus, Swanny bares all with his spray tans!  Hartley & Crossy bid you farewell for the time being.. see you all for Season 5! 

Friday wouldn't be Friday without a new episode of No Balls: TCP now would it? It's no secret that this past week has been one which has drawn some attention to social media, in particular one of Hartley's tweets, and so the girl's take the opportunity to discuss what happened and the effects of online abuse. Hopefully this can be a reminder to everyone that actions have consequences and your words can and do affect people.. so let's be kind! But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom because Crossy and Billy Bowden are now best mates. So this episode is dedicated to him, and his crooked finger.  

Well this one is a little different to the previous few weeks. The girls are back together just the two of them, they talk about Crossy's disappointment of not being selected, how she deals with the news, how she will bounce back and of course the 'clapping' noise. Oh and if you haven't already seem Crossy is back in the starting 11 and obviously we don't talk about it, hindsight podcast strikes again. Don't forget 'NOBALLS' on the payntr website. 

The girl's are so pleased to welcome, the one and only, Mrs Julia Hartley to No Balls: TCP! A season of alternate perspectives now gives Crossy & Hartley the opportunity to understand professional sport from a parent's point of view.  From Julia's short-lived cricket career, to the highs of the World Cup Final, to the lows of a contract loss, Julia is open and honest about Alex's cricketing journey. A real deep insight.  PAYNTR code (NOBALLS) still available!

After last weeks episode going down well, the girls decide to talk cricket, cricket, cricket again.  This week they are joined by Michael Bates.. in case you couldn't tell that from the title of the podcast episode. They discuss all things from night time toilet breaks, getting back in the England squad, fine leg fielding, drop catches plus the highs and lows of his career. As always email the girls on noballspodcast@gmail.com

No Ballers, the time has finally come to announce that we did it. We went upstairs with Sue! Alex's dream has finally come true and it did not disappoint. Listen to how she went from playing to umpiring, her perspective on the game from behind the stumps and which bowlers she likes umpiring for. A big thank you to Sue for being such a sport and sharing one of her earliest memories of meeting Hartley.

Long distance and time zones won't stop these two bringing you the latest episode of No Balls. Find out how Crossy's journey across the world went and how Hartley has been coping since she left.  Updates on the flue situation, a round up of the Sri-Lanka series, one of Hartley's finest blunders and of course, the Psychopath Test! Are you a psychopath? Listen to this week's episode to find out.

Well can you believe it the girls have a producer. So sit back and listen as the girls chat about Crossy's flue issues, test match cricket, what its like being dropped on a tour and much much more. This weeks episode is a little spicier than usual, see if you can figure out why.   Don't forget to email us your questions at noballspodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to season four (!) of No Balls. The girls are back and pleased to be able to join you in your lockdowns. This feels familiar..? New year, same chaos. A 999 call, princess's in the dressing room, mother's day discussions and a little bit of cricket chat.  Please all stay safe and enjoy the latest season!  

And just like that, it's the season finale!  Dyslexia, club stalwarts and festive cheer.. Hartley & Crossy go down their usual rabbit holes whilst answering your questions and even, somehow, end up talking about the Queen and her knicker drawer! Thank you for all your support during this season. The girls wish you a very Merry Christmas with your families. Stay safe and see you in the New Year!

Even without a guest planned, the girl's manage to stumble across an addition to this week's episode of No Balls. Hartley & Crossy welcome ex-professional footballer, David Cross, who also happens to be Crossy's dad. A convenient coincidence! The trio tackle David's career, influencing his children, barge business and inflation rates.  Apologies for Hartley's wash (obviously) in the background #VillagePodcast