The Paddock and The Pavilion - The Horse Racing and Cricket Podcast

All our lives can change in an instant. On 23 June 2020 23 year old National Hunt jockey Jacob Pritchard Webb suffered a terrible fall at Auteuil racecourse in France, which left him paralyzed from the waist down In the first of two podcasts Jacob talks about the fall and his career in horse racing which began with harness racing in Wales as an 11 year old. Jacob fondly remembers his days with Sir Mark Prescott before his move into jump racing with Fergal O’Brien and Emma Bishop and his permanent move to French racing.

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In Part 2 of my podcast with former England Chairman of selectors Geoff Miller I spoke to him about the challenges of picking the current England Test side as they battle to stay in the series against India. Geoff also chats about his own tenure as an England selector and the two key players, who made the difference, when England were the best side in the world. Listen in to find out who those two players were? Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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In the first part of a two part podcast I had the delight to talk to Geoff Miller, the former England cricketer and Chairman of selectors. From listening to the Ashes on the radio at home with his Dad in January 1959 Geoff went on to fulfill his father’s dream of representing his country down under in the late 1970s. Geoff recalls his Test Debut against the mighty West Indies in 1976, success against Australia, his 98 not out in a Test match against Pakistan and special day for Derbyshire in the 1981 NatWest Trophy Final. After retiring from cricket in 1990 Geoff began a new career as a popular after dinner speaker.

Part 2 to be released on Tuesday 24 August will feature Geoff’s time as an England cricket selector. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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Michael Holding, the Legendary West Indian fast bowler of the 1970s and 1980s is back with Part 2 discussing his three Test match tours of England. Michael talks about the social impact on the lives of West Indians people as the team of Clive Lloyd Viv Richards, Gordon Greenidge, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner and himself to name just a few crushed England in 1976, 1980 and the blackwash series of 1984. “ Every time the West Indies won you could see the Caribbean faces of the people living in England, it lit up their faces” he said. He also reveals the best batsman he bowled to during his career, his thoughts on the current England v India series and bubble life.

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In Ep 72 we heard from Susan Bryce in ‘A mum’s view of the hundred’. In this episode her two daughters Kathryn and Sarah talked about their personal experiences of the new competition. With the hundred coming down to the crucial final matches, Kathryn, the Scottish captain and Trent Rockets opening bowler and Sarah, the Oval Invincibles wicket keeper batsman reveal why they are enjoying the new cricketing event. The sisters also express how the hundred is raising the profile of women’s cricket in the UK. At the time of recording the Trent Rockets and the Oval Invincibles still have a chance to make the final at Lord’s on Saturday 21 August. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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Legendary West Indian fast bowler of the 1970s & 1980s and now Sky Sports Cricket commentator Michael Holding talks passionately about his new book ‘Why we kneel, how we rise’. Michael reveals why he came to write the book which covers his own experiences of racism and those of other iconic sporting superstars, Usain Bolt, Thierry Henry, Michael Johnson and many more. In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020 Michael highlights the key message of education and the need for more open conversations on racism. As the book cover says – It will shock, educate, and inspire you.

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Not many people are supporting two teams in 'The Hundred' but Susan Bryce has a good reason to do so. Both her daughters Kathryn (Trent Rockets) and Sarah (Oval Invincibles) are playing in the exciting new tournament. In this episode Susan chats about their cricketing journey from their school days to the international arena with Scotland and now 'The Hundred'. The two sisters are due to compete against each other on Sunday 8 August when the Oval Invincibles clash with the Trent Rockets. Find out who Susan is going to support? Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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The Hundred is now well underway and in this episode, I interviewed Trent Rockets & Australia A all rounder Sammy Jo Johnson. Sammy chats about her early experiences in the exciting new tournament including her plans with bat and ball which have seen her take four wickets in her opening game and share a century opening partnership in game three. Sammy also talks openly about her high and lows in the world of cricket from receiving an Adam Gilchrist scholarship in 2010, family tragedy, a period when she nearly gave up the game to successes in the WBBL with Brisbane Heat and the Sydney Thunder. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav

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Oli Harris, the Chief Marketing Officer of the Racing League chats about the exciting new racing project. 12 Teams with their own colours featuring their own jockeys and trainers are due to line up in this new venture which starts on Thursday 29 July at Newcastle racecourse. As their website says “Its an evolution of one of the world most popular spectator sports”. Find out all the latest news about the Racing League from Oli. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav

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England’s international cricket summer is now underway and in this episode, I spoke to Chris Millard, the Managing Director of the Barmy Army about their return to cricket grounds. Chris a boyhood friend of England captain Joe Root chats about the affect the pandemic has had on the organisation, the Ashes, the history of the Barmy Army and his touring hopes for the T20 World Cup later this year and the Caribbean in early 2022. Find out more about Rob Lewis, aka ‘Randy Caddick’, Simon Finch, the new trumpeter, and Chris’s prediction for this summer’s series against Virat Kohli’s Indian team. Please subscribe to us on Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify or Stitcher Connect with us on Twitter & Facebook @ThePaddandPav

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