https://www.spreaker.com/show/well-markenCricketMark Churchhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5928ea8ac175acba05d0f6071e7e9cb8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/well-markFri, 27 Jan 2023 09:22:53 +0000Mark ChurchBengo Mediasteve@bengomedia.comWith his daughter Isabelle having gone back to homeschooling, Mark Church has decided to head into the world of podcasting on his own. Each week he will be chatting to somebody from the world of sport be it player, journalist, backroom staff or fan.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knife-in-the-fast-lane--42226688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42226688Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:45:14 +0000Mark ChurchBill Ribbans has been a doctor and orthopedic surgeon for over 40 years and has treated some of the greatest sportsmen and sportswomen in world sport. Bill has written about his experiences of working in elite sport in his new book, “Knife in the Fast...2422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-sports-psychology--42080652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42080652Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:45:18 +0000Mark ChurchRenowned sports psychologist, Michael Caulfield chats to Mark about his career, working with elite sports teams and his sporting influences. He also discusses leadership and joins us from the Scotland Rugby bubble as they prepared for their Autumn...3269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-15-000-miles-with-terminal-cancer--42001957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42001957Mon, 16 Nov 2020 23:45:03 +0000Mark ChurchAfter being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Kevin Webber has run marathons all over the world to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer and his story is truly inspiring. Kevin has raised thousands of pounds through his efforts and his fundraising page and...3740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thin-white-line-part-2--41777242
Nick’s first book , “The Thin White Line..The Inside Story of Cricket’s Greatest Scandal “ has just been published and tells the story of the infamous no balls at Lord’s in 2010. In the last episode, Nick shone a light on how the News of The World broke the story which eventually led to Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif being banned and sent to prison.

In this episode Nick discusses the aftermath of that Test Match and why he decided to write the book.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41777242Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:45:21 +0000Mark ChurchMark is once again joined by the Deputy Sports Editor of the Sunday Times, Nick Greenslade for the second part of their interview. Nick’s first book , “The Thin White Line..The Inside Story of Cricket’s Greatest Scandal “ has just been published and...
Nick’s first book , “The Thin White Line..The Inside Story of Cricket’s Greatest Scandal “ has just been published and tells the story of the infamous no balls at Lord’s in 2010. In the last episode, Nick shone a light on how the News of The World broke the story which eventually led to Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif being banned and sent to prison.

In this episode Nick discusses the aftermath of that Test Match and why he decided to write the book.]]>2505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thin-white-line-part-1--41743764
Nick shines a light on how the News of The World broke the story which eventually led to Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif being banned and sent to prison. Next week Nick will discuss the aftermath of those 'three no balls' back in 2010.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41743764Mon, 02 Nov 2020 23:45:12 +0000Mark ChurchDeputy Sport Editor of the Sunday Times, Nick Greenslade chats to Mark. Nick’s first book , 'The Thin White Line: The Inside Story of Cricket’s Greatest Scandal' has just been published. It's a gripping and forensic account of the spot fixing scandal...
Nick shines a light on how the News of The World broke the story which eventually led to Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif being banned and sent to prison. Next week Nick will discuss the aftermath of those 'three no balls' back in 2010.]]>3176falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bowling-to-the-bowlers--41659442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41659442Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:31:51 +0000Mark ChurchMark chats to bowling coach Stuart Barnes. They discuss Stuart’s bowling career for Gloucestershire and his move into coaching with the county he played for; coaching at Surrey; working with Somerset and being in the BioSecure bubble with Somerset...3026falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/producing-test-match-special-and-cover-driving-wasim-akram--41532641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41532641Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:45:05 +0000Mark ChurchMark is joined by the Test Match Special Producer, Adam Mountford. Adam discusses what it’s like being in charge of an institution, talks about life in the bio-secure bubble and driving Wasim Akram through the covers under the Media Centre at the...2920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dream-maker--41166570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41166570Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:45:04 +0000Mark ChurchSurrey CCC Academy Director Gareth Townsend chats to Mark about producing Surrey and England players. Gareth also talks about his break into First Class cricket thanks to Martin Moxon’s testicles.3290countycricket,cricket,cricketisback,surrey,surreycccfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-women-s-cricket-with-raf-nicholson--40900915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40900915Mon, 14 Sep 2020 22:45:14 +0000Mark ChurchMark chats to cricket writer, journalist Raf Nicholson about the Women’s game. Raf discusses how she fell in love with cricket and how she became one of the most authoritative writers on the women’s game.1998countycricket,cricketisback,womenscricketfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-welcome-return-of-women-s-cricket--40727006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40727006Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:45:15 +0000Mark ChurchRichard Bedbrook, the Regional Director of the South East Stars, chats to Mark about the return of the women’s game and the start of the Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy. Richard also chats about his time as the Performance Manager on the Surrey Academy and...2485commentaryathome,coronavirusinsport,cricket,sportscommentary,womenscricketfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-with-isabelle-and-my-mum--40468178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40468178Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:45:09 +0000Mark ChurchThe latest episode includes all the best moments of commentary with Mark's daughter Isabelle and his Mum. From Nasser’s coin toss at the Gabba, to David Gower’s first ball in Test cricket, this episode is a reminder of where all this madness started.1566commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/painting-cricketers-and-mark-church--40354823
You can see Paulette’s work at her website www.paulettefarrell.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40354823Mon, 17 Aug 2020 22:45:16 +0000Mark ChurchMark chats to artist Paulette Farrell about her wonderful cricket paintings and drawings, and how they have enabled her to become a full-time artist. Paulette’s work is now seen across the world and she has painted the likes of Jofra Archer, Heather...
You can see Paulette’s work at her website www.paulettefarrell.com]]>2630commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-county-cricket-live-streaming-episode--40259766
And it’s all recorded from the County Ground in Essex and a Tesco’s car park in Chelmsford. The glamour.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40259766Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:18:56 +0000Mark ChurchThis week Mark looks at the brilliant live streaming service on county cricket and the Bob Willis Trophy. He's joined by Ben Warren from Somerset and Jon Surtees, Adam Corbett and Jack Wilson Mumford from Surrey to talk about the future of domestic...
And it’s all recorded from the County Ground in Essex and a Tesco’s car park in Chelmsford. The glamour.]]>2774commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-paolo-di-canio-to-the-cricketer--40120985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40120985Mon, 03 Aug 2020 22:45:21 +0000Mark ChurchBack in the commentary box at the Kia Oval, Mark is joined by the Digital Editor of The Cricketer, Sam Morshead. Sam chats about his career from interviewing Paolo Di Canio to becoming an expert on video games during lockdown.2550commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doing-actual-commentary-from-an-actual-commentary-box--40008703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40008703Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:10 +0000Mark ChurchThis week’s episode comes from The Kia Oval as commentary returns to an actual commentary box. Surrey have played Middlesex in both the men’s and women’s game and the microphone has been switched back on. Our guest this week is Scott Read , the BBC’s...2054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-badger-to-the-hand--39851041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39851041Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:45:05 +0000Mark ChurchWith county cricket getting underway again this week, Mark chats to Surrey batsman Scott “The Badger” Borthwick about returning to the middle. Plus, the BBC’s Kevin Hand talks about being the “voice of Middlesex “ and returning to the commentary box...3418commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-the-colin-de-grandhomme-of-cricket-broadcasting--39525782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39525782Mon, 13 Jul 2020 22:45:21 +0000Mark ChurchPresenter, broadcaster and writer Melinda Farrell chats about her journey into cricket journalism and her cricketing travels across the globe. Plus Isabelle commentates on a very fast delivery from Shoaib Akhtar.3434commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-sofa-to-test-match-special--36327347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36327347Mon, 06 Jul 2020 22:45:16 +0000Mark ChurchTest Match Special’s very own Daniel Norcross chats about his journey from his sofa to the TMS commentary box and his deep love of all cricket broadcasting. Plus commentary from Isabelle on that over from Wasim Akram in the 1992 World Cup Final.3970commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-politics-to-cricket-across-the-globe--34382508Plus Isabelle and I relive Jack Leach’s single in the Ashes Test at Headingley last year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34382508Mon, 29 Jun 2020 22:45:10 +0000Mark ChurchCricket writer and broadcaster, Adam Collins chats about his move from politics to cricket journalism - and his cricketing marriage to Geoff Lemon. Adam also tells us about buying the commentary rights to a Test Series on his credit card and his...Plus Isabelle and I relive Jack Leach’s single in the Ashes Test at Headingley last year.]]>3286commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cricket-smelly-chat-and-berbatov-s-cheekbones--32385404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32385404Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:45:14 +0000Mark ChurchSports Feature Writer for the Independent, Vithushan Ehantharajah talks all things cricket, including life in an international press box. Plus another moment of classic commentary at home with Isabelle.2683commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-career-change-cricket-writing-lockdown-and-twitter--30904583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30904583Mon, 15 Jun 2020 22:45:12 +0000Mark ChurchThe Times and Sunday Times cricket writer Lizzie Ammon chats about becoming a cricket writer, her love of club cricket and what the rest of the summer might look like. Plus we talk about here incredible use of Twitter. We also have another classic...3017commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedy-cricket-and-stats--29892739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29892739Mon, 08 Jun 2020 22:45:15 +0000Mark ChurchMark is joined by award-winning stand-up comedian, author and Test Match Special scorer, Andy Zaltzman. They chat about Andy’s love of cricket, numbers and stats and about being in the TMS commentary box. Plus a Commentary at Home on a certain six...2787commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cricket-writing-from-all-around-the-globe-and-meeting-mike-reid--28846625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28846625Mon, 01 Jun 2020 22:45:18 +0000Mark ChurchOur special guest is ESPN Cricinfo’s Senior Correspondent, George Dobell. George chats about travelling the world writing about cricket, meeting Mike Reid and our mutual love of Rikki Clarke. Plus Mark and his Mum commentate on another classic...2409commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentarytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cricket-writing-and-rock-and-roll--28302835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28302835Mon, 25 May 2020 22:45:21 +0000Mark ChurchMark is joined by the Editor-in-Chief of Wisden Cricket Monthly, Phil Walker. Phil chats all things cricket during lockdown, and about missing the sport he loves. Plus a classic 'Commentary at Home' with Isabelle and an exclusive chat between Test...2810commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beards-press-boxes-and-two-world-cups--27676674
Will also chats about the beard he is growing during lockdown and conducts an exclusive interview with “The Smasher” on the #gardencricket One Day Series. Plus, a classic “Commentary at Home” as Jimmy Anderson breaks a Test Match record.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27676674Mon, 18 May 2020 22:45:02 +0000Mark ChurchThe London Evening Standard’s Chief Cricket Correspondent, Will Macpherson talks about following England from the press box, writing to a deadline and covering both the cricket and the rugby World Cups last summer. Will also chats about the beard he...
Will also chats about the beard he is growing during lockdown and conducts an exclusive interview with “The Smasher” on the #gardencricket One Day Series. Plus, a classic “Commentary at Home” as Jimmy Anderson breaks a Test Match record.]]>1959commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/haircuts-lip-sync-and-blowers--27102252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27102252Mon, 11 May 2020 22:45:14 +0000Mark ChurchCharles Dagnall is one of the best known voices on the BBC’s cricket coverage and one of the best know faces on Sky Crickets T20 coverage. Daggers discusses his different haircuts when he was a professional Cricketer, making sweet music and working...3165commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reading-the-classified-football-results--26681634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26681634Mon, 04 May 2020 22:45:09 +0000Mark ChurchMark is joined by Kevin Howells, one of the most recognisable voices on the BBC’s cricket coverage. Kevin chats about life in the commentary box and reading the classified football results on Radio 5 Live’s iconic sports show, “Sports Report“. There...1955commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/playing-the-electric-guitar-at-a-world-cup-semi-final--26219037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26219037Mon, 27 Apr 2020 22:45:17 +0000Mark ChurchTest Match Special's Henry Moeran talks to Mark about his experiences of being in the iconic commentary box and what it was like playing the electric guitar at Edgbaston in a World Cup Semi-Final. Plus Henry has an exclusive interview with "The Coach"...1814commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joined-by-the-badger--25799059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25799059Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:45:18 +0000Mark ChurchMark and Isabelle are joined by one of Surrey and England’s finest - Scott “The Badger” Borthwick - to discuss life during lockdown. And they also go back to one of the greatest moments in English cricketing history.950commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/playing-cricket-against-the-garden-furniture--25285281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25285281Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:45:06 +0000Mark ChurchIsabelle questions Mark about her dad's decision to play cricket against the garden furniture. Plus Test Match Special’s Dan Norcross gets a grilling from Isabelle.1237commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-words-from-you-isabelle--24937355https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6x7JTj4QkmOsKG4CvfmIDw/featured]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24937355Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:54:02 +0000Mark ChurchMark and Isabelle chat about homeschooling and Isabelle compares Kevin Pietersen to her granny‘s radiator. To watch Mark and Isabelle's commentary clips, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6x7JTj4QkmOsKG4CvfmIDw/featuredhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6x7JTj4QkmOsKG4CvfmIDw/featured]]>1419commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/well-mark--24937319https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6x7JTj4QkmOsKG4CvfmIDw/featured]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24937319Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:45:48 +0000Mark ChurchThe podcast from sports commentator Mark Church and his daughter Isabelle. You may have seen them in the media recently and now they have decided to sit down and look back at some of the great moments in cricket. To watch Mark and Isabelle's...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6x7JTj4QkmOsKG4CvfmIDw/featured]]>61commentaryathome,coronavirus,coronavirusinsport,covid19,cricket,sportscommentaryfalsefull