This week, some of our usual suspects (Joe Beneduce and Gav) have bottled it with some very questionable excuses — but the show must go on.

We break down the First Eleven’s loss to Ramsbottom and take a look at what went wrong, what went right, and where we go from here. We also talk through the Rishton T20 game.

We’re joined by Dr. Charlie Bithell, who’s in fantastic form for the Second Eleven. He takes us through their recent run of success, the vibe in the side, and his own performances. But then he confesses about the purple hairdryer.

Huge thanks to our brilliant sponsors:

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We unpack a massive weekend for Lowerhouse, starting with a Worsley Cup win at home against Todmorden, followed by a dominant derby victory away at Burnley on Sunday. Gary made the pilgrimage up North to witness it all in person and shares his pitchside perspective. Paddy Martin might join us again—if he manages to show up!

Plus, we draw the latest Lowerhouse Draw winner.

Joe Beneduce needs a sub-DJ for the T20 Burnley game - listen to find out what it entails. Can you help?

Huge thanks to our brilliant sponsors:

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In this episode of the Housecast Podcast, we’re joined by Dec Stansfield as we shine a spotlight on the Second Eleven and their progress so far this season. From standout performances to promising developments, we cover it all. We also take a look at the weekend’s game away at Middleton — even if it was over before it really got going.

Many thanks to our sponsors:

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Tonight, it’s a full house (when they eventually turn up) as Gav, Gaz, Joe, Joe, and Jez join forces to break down the last three First Eleven games. We focus on the defeat to Littleborough—yes, we know we usually only pod when we’re winning, but here we are!

We also round up all the latest from the Second, Third, and Fourth Elevens, with the usual mix of insight, laughs, and Lowerhouse loyalty.

Many thanks to our sponsors:

• 🟡 Spoonful of Sweets – www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

• 🔵 Birchall Foodservice – www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk

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The 2025 season is officially underway, and we’re kicking things off with a bumper Easter weekend review. We break down the Good Friday showdown with the Deccan Chargers, celebrate our Ron Singleton Trophy win over rivals Burnley, and take a look at a strong league start against Darwen.

We’re also joined by Tom Walker, who talks us through his brilliant century and shares insights from a weekend full of action.

Support Jonny Whitehead’s marathon effort for Mind here:

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A big thank you to our amazing sponsors:

• 🟡 Spoonful of Sweets

• 🔵 Birchall Foodservice

• 🟡 Milltown Pies

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We’ve taken a different approach with today’s episode — one that goes beyond cricket, but speaks to the heart of our club and community.

In this special edition of Housecast, we share the story of the Moorhouse family — Fran, Bethany, Grace, and Gary — who open up with incredible honesty about the journey they’ve been on. While the COVID pandemic was a difficult and uncertain time for all of us, what the Moorhouse family has endured in its aftermath is something truly profound.

Their story is one of unimaginable challenges, personal battles, and the strength they’ve shown in facing them together. It’s raw, emotional, and deeply human. Through tears, laughter, and reflection, they talk about what they’ve been through, how it’s changed them, and how it’s shaped their purpose moving forward.

After we finished recording, the family told us that just having the opportunity to sit down and speak openly as a unit was therapeutic in itself — and we believe it will be just as powerful for listeners to hear. This isn’t an easy listen at times, but it’s an important one.

As a club, we’ve always stood for more than just sport. We want to use our platform to raise awareness, to spark conversations, and, most importantly, to encourage people to take action when it comes to their health and wellbeing. If this episode makes even one person stop and get checked, then it’s been more than worth it.

Please give this one your time. Share it. Talk about it. And if you’re struggling, or something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. There’s strength in speaking up and seeking help.

You’ll find support resources and important links in the episode notes below:

Check and Change Programme

Future Dreams

We're back! A brand new season is on the horizon, and we're kicking things off with a chat with club captain Ben Heap. He gives us the lowdown on pre-season preparations and any player movements you need to know about.

Plus, we reveal the winners of the latest Lowerhouse Draw – are you one of them?

As always, massive thanks to our brilliant sponsors:

• ​🟡 Spoonful of Sweets – www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk
• ​🔵 Birchall Foodservice – www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk
• ​🟡 Milltown Pies – facebook.com/MillTownPies

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We’re back! Paddy doesn’t turn up for a guest spot, unfortunately. We talk about Rawtenstalls’ New Head Coach, new League Rules and other nonsense.

We also draw the latest Lowerhouse Draw

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/

You can listen on your favourite platform here. Don’t forget to subscribe.

We’ve revamped the Housecast.

We talk about the goings on at the club, what’s going on round the league in general (yes, Jez has got his way, we can talk about other clubs) and we do the latest Lowerhouse Draw.

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/