Full Tossers
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -A cricketing podcast where we digest and dissect the happenings of professional cricket, and, more importantly, the glories and tribulations of the casual cricketer. We also try and have a bit of fun and a laugh whilst we do so, allowing our love of cricket and self-obsessive tendencies to be harmonised by every millennial’s insatiable desire to voice their opinion publicly and regularly to the smallest of audiences.
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Episodes
Season's Beatings
January 18, 2022 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn the season finale, we pick apart the carcass of England's disastrous Ashes tour Down Under. If that doesn't tickle your fancy, we solve England's red ball issues in the second part of the show, putting Jonny Muir in pole position for the new Director of Cricket role at the ECB. Of course, it wouldn't be complete without reviewing the SA vs India series and Virat Kohli's ride into the Indian sunset. Thanks for sticking with us and we'll see you in the summer.
New Year, New England?
January 11, 2022 20:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThe turn of the year brings a turn of fortunes for English cricket as we discuss the Great Escape at Sydney, including Jonny Bairstow's sensational century, and the Return of the Khawaja. The Asking Rate sees a sudden death quiz-off for the first time, and we cast our eyes further afield in the world of cricket, exposing a few knowledge gaps in the process. As always, please don't forget to rate and review the pod - it really does help.
The 2022 CRAFTAs
January 04, 2022 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBThe Full Tossers annual cricketing awards ceremony is back. We kick-off the new year by looking back on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2021 international cricket season. From the highlights to the lowlights, we have deserved winners from across a range of categories that the BAFTA red carpet would be envious of. If you're here for an Ashes debrief, try The Grade Cricket instead. Up the '22.
The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come
December 24, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWe try and banish the demons from our day/night thrashing in Adelaide, searching for some morsels of comfort amidst the debris of the Ashes. However, it doesn't stop excitement for the Boxing Day test reaching fever pitch, with Full Tossers putting together a festive wish list for the England side to rescue respectability in the series. As ever, we're keeping up with The Asking Rate, testing our powers of recall for previous cricketing incarnations of Sports Personality of the Year. Thanks...
Slaughter at the Gabbatoir
December 15, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWe pick the bones out of the ruins from the first Ashes test, including Burns' twinkle toes, Hazlewood's twanged side, and the return of the fearsome Aussie tash. We assist Chris Silverwood with selection for the second Ashes test, delve into the Warney/Starc ding donging, and set our excitement for day/night cricket at fever pitch. Of course, we even make time for some Asking Rate, guessing every English opener of the millennium, leading to Jonny making arguably the worst guess in Asking ...
Ashes-mas Eve - with Dan Norcross
December 06, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBTim Paine's texting indiscretions. Can a fast bowler really be a captain? Could La Nina win us the Ashes? It's all on this week's agenda before we're joined by Dan Norcross from TMS in a hilarious interview that covers what to eat when pulling an Ashes all-nighter, the origins of Test Match Sofa, and the worst Christmas presents he's ever received. We can't wait to get him to the Gabba.
T20 World Cup Review
November 22, 2021 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWe exercise the demons of Australia winning the T20 World Cup, round-up the tournament as a whole, and pick our combined team of the tournament. As ever, we're back with Asking Rate with the most sixes hit in IT20s as the latest brain teaser for Sam and George.
Black Cap Bullies - with Nick Friend
November 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBWe preview England's semi-final with the Black Caps, with all the fate-tempting arrogance and bombast that will likely come back to bite us in the bum. However, we're saved by a match-winning contribution from The Cricketer journalist Nick Friend to take us through the data takeover of the modern game, exploring behind the scenes of associate cricket, and the brilliant work of the ACE Programme led by Ebony Rainford-Brent. Tuck in you hungry badgers, it's a feast of cricketing nourishment!
The Universe Jos
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBJos Buttler - the modern day genius at the peak of his powers. The Full Tossers debate whether he's the best white ball player these shores have ever produced, explore what's going wrong with Team India, and nervously anticipate who England might face in the T20 World Cup knockouts as we continue our quest for the double. This week's Asking Rate sees us recall the Test Match grounds across the world, from Malahide to Melbourne in another test of cricket badgery.
World T20 Review and the Return of the King
October 27, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBDoes Ben Stokes' return mean England will regain the Ashes? Are Pakistan entering beast mode and becoming unbeatable? Is Ryan Sidebottom a world-class seamer? The questions on everyone's lips and you've come to the place where they're answered. We round-up the first week of the T20 World Cup, discuss which game was Dr Watson's Ding Dong of the Week (returning by popular demand), explore why Ben Stokes' return means sleepless nights for Tim Paine, and introduce a new quizzing game - the Ask...
The Second Innings
October 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBAfter a brief summer hiatus, Full Tossers is back and it's bigger than ever. New additions to the hosting line-up, Jonny Muir and Sam Watson immediately settle into their innings, solving the problems with county cricket, as well as England's T20 selection headaches ahead of the World Cup. We even find time to pick a side worthy of saving earth against the Martians - you can thank us later. It's got dingers, it's got rockets, it's got disagreements. What more could a badger possibly want?
Past, Present, and Future - with Angus Wilson
June 30, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 33.7 MBThis episode we sit down with the brains behind the Twenty-Two Yards social channels, Angus Wilson, who's on a mission to put the cool in cricket, appreciate the aesthetic beauty, and share the untold tales of the game we love. Will and I also discuss the merry-go-round of the International circuit, the woes facing Sri Lankan cricket with recent events in Durham, and look ahead towards an exciting summer of Hundred and Test cricket. Check out the great work of Twenty-Two Yards: Instagram:...
The Cricopalypse
June 13, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBWe discuss the end of the cricketing world as we know it, with England's first Men's Test Series loss since 2014. We place our bets firmly with Kane's Black Caps ahead of the World Test Championship final next week, and build a rugby team from the roster of international cricketers. Finally, we give a quickfire round-up of the T20 Blast opening rounds that are coming thick and fast.
A Return to the Crease
June 02, 2021 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBWelcome back to Season 2 of Full Tossers! This week we take a look back at England's subcontinental winter of discontent, getting Axared and Ashwined in India, and take an early view on the England vs New Zealand Test Match at Lords as Devon Conway racks up a debut ton. We also explore which cricketers would most likely make-up the cast of Avengers and Pulp Fiction, purely because we're good cultural blokes.
Lockdown and leg spin with Dom Sibley, in aid of Disability Challengers
November 03, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBWe chat to England opening batsman and all round-gun Dom Sibley about life in the bubble, bowling leg spin, and being criticised for scoring tons for England. This episode is dedicated to Disability Challengers, a charity that supports disabled young people across the South of England by providing fully inclusive play and leisure opportunities. It is a cause that is close to Dom and our hearts, so please give generously in this most difficult time. Donate here: disability-challengers.org/fu...
The CRAFTAs
September 27, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn an emotional and climactic season finale, we host the Full Tossers end of season awards - The CRAFTAs. Here, we crown the best and worst of the cricketing moments of the summer, from dropped catches and terrible haircuts, to the champagne moment of the season. Monty’s Mastermind sees us play Arcriculate as Will and I go head to head for a final showdown. Thanks to everyone who’s joined us along the way, and we’ll be back bigger and better than ever when the covers are rolled off once agai...
The Waughs, Winners and Woakes
September 18, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBWe are back after a summer break to discuss the series vs Australia, a premature judgement of choking, and the deity that is Chris Woakes. Monty’s Mastermind sees us explore the world of sledging and franchise cricket, whilst we are also delighted to be joined by the victorious squad of the Pique Blinders to discuss the ecstasy of being crowned LMS London Champions.
Crickney Rhyming Slang
August 22, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week we discuss the snore fest that was the second test against Pakistan and the run fest that the third test is shaping up to be. Monty’s mastermind brings the new linguistic invention of Crickney Rhyming Slang to the wider world and we have listened to the masses and busted the cricketing jargon that keeps you up on those sleepless nights.
Sledges, Edges and Being Whacked into the Hedges
August 12, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.5 MBThis episode we are joined by another Full Tosser Nathan Thorpe to discuss life as an amateur cricketer who actually has talent and sledging 14 year-olds who are better than you. We also discuss England's extraordinary recent test win over Pakistan and the glorified scouting exercise that was England's ODI series vs Ireland. Monty's Mastermind takes a literary twist as Will and I test our cricketing intellects to breaking point.
Our Return to Amateur Cricket
July 24, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week we discuss the first two tests of the #raisethebat series against the Windies, biosecure test cricket, and the Joffra Archer's penalty for puncturing it. We also relive the trauma of our return to amateur cricket and the painful reminder that the things you love the most hurt the most. This week's episode is dedicated to the Ruth Strauss foundation in honour of the #RedforRuth test. Please donate here: https://ruthstraussfoundation.com/donate/
Getting Off the Mark
July 09, 2020 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWelcome to the first episode of Full Tossers!! We get off the mark with a discussion of the first 2 days of the first test vs the West Indies; life inside a biosecure environment; and the long-awaited return of amateur cricket.