Zero Ducks Given
222 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating'Zero Ducks Given' is an irreverent look at the world of cricket - less about the stats, much more about the stories... From the highs to the lows and from the big nights out to the inevitable hangovers the morning after. Much loved former England and current Sussex cricketer Steven Finn will give insights from inside the dressing room. Joining him will be cricket-loving Radio X presenter Toby Tarrant and Test Match Special commentator Dan Norcross.
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71: Have you seen Bazeer Ghalib?
May 31, 2022 17:05 - 53 minutesThe English Test summer is here! England versus New Zealand begins this week and we are joined by special guest Jeremy Coney who gives us his verdict on the appointment of Brendon McCullum. Plus, Dan poses a philosophical question and Finny has been in action for Sussex and tells us about the time he met the Queen... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
70: Mixing bowls and test tubes
May 25, 2022 21:37 - 52 minutesThe English Test summer is nearly here! The squad has been announced for the upcoming match against New Zealand and there's a few surprises and some familiar returning faces... In other news, Daniel has had some medical issues, Toby has had food poisoning and Finny tells us about the illest he's ever been... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
69: Flat Pack
May 17, 2022 17:48 - 45 minutesAnother busy week for English cricket as Brendon McCullum was announced as the new red ball coach with the first Test of the summer just weeks away. Whilst down under it's been another sad week for Australian cricket. Elsewhere, the Fairbreak Invitational has been taking place and Finny has been struggling with flat pack furniture... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
68: Do Goths like candles?
May 10, 2022 20:54 - 46 minutesIt's been a bad week for WG Grace fans as he has had some runs and wickets removed from his record. Meanwhile in the modern era, the County Championship continues and Toby suggests a new rule... which Finny is (unsurprisingly) not happy with. And Dan has boiler issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
67: Tuscany
May 03, 2022 14:45 - 50 minutesThe podcast has a cultured, continental feel this week as Norcross joins Toby and Finny from atop a big hill in Tuscany. The team react to the appointment of Ben Stokes as England Test captain as well as the latest round of County Championship matches. Plus, you can hear what happened when Toby and Dan went to a street cricket event organised by the wonderful charity Chance 2 Shine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
66: Creamy Water
April 26, 2022 15:42 - 47 minutesThe boys are back together this week as they reflect on a few standout performers in the County Championship, the ridiculous form of Jos Buttler in the IPL and the appointment of Rob Key as Director of England Men's Cricket. Elsewhere, Norcross is hungover (again) and Finny has had his knees drained... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
65: A Clip Show Volume 1
April 19, 2022 15:41 - 51 minutesIt's been one of those weeks where the Zero Ducks Given team just haven't been able to coordinate their schedules. So rather than let our two listeners down, we've put together a selection of highlights from the podcast to keep you going this week. Rest assured, Finny, Norcross and Toby will be back next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
64: The Nightwatchman
April 12, 2022 14:48 - 46 minutesFinny's season got off to a good individual start as he made his debut for Sussex, was in the wickets and hit his first six of the year! The team react to the start of the County Championship, the possible loss of one of the most loved things in league cricket, discuss some questionable tactics in the IPL and also talk about the worst batsman in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
63: Finny's Birthday Episode
April 05, 2022 15:13 - 48 minutesNot one, but two brilliant guests this week. Cricket superfan and star of 'The Thick of It' Chris Addison reacts to a brilliant Women's World Cup, whilst self-professed cricket geek Erika Morris gives us a statistical preview of the upcoming season. Elsewhere the Hundred squads have been announced and Finny is getting ready for a (freezing) first game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
62: Monks in Denim
March 30, 2022 17:24 - 49 minutesSo much for the "red ball reset" as England suffered a pretty embarrassing defeat in the final Test against West Indies. Elsewhere, Finny has been in action for his new side Sussex and Norcross has a money-making scheme in mind. And we ask the big question- should all professional cricketers be given a cat or a pony? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
61: Rum Punch
March 23, 2022 06:23 - 43 minutesThe ZDG team are back for another episode as they discuss another ultimately drab Test match between England and West Indies although there were some highlights including Ben Stokes and Kraigg Braithwaite's wonderful batting and Jack Leach's mammoth spell. At the other end of the entertainment spectrum, England Women (just about) pulled off a stunning win against New Zealand. Elsewhere, Finny is absolutely loaded thanks to his TV work, Dan has been eating tree leaves and Toby learns the hard...
60: Milk
March 15, 2022 16:18 - 45 minutesThe Zero Ducks Given team react to England's drawn first Test against West Indies as the supposed 'red ball reset' gets underway. And after a couple of dodgy pitches around the world, Toby think he has a solution but the others just think he's an idiot. Plus, Finny is set some new challenges for his upcoming season with Sussex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
59: Bowling Shane
March 08, 2022 13:34 - 48 minutesA sad week for cricket and an uncharacteristically sensible episode to go with it. The team reflect on the shocking news of the death of Shane Warne and what he meant to them as a fan, a fellow player and a colleague. Plus the brilliant commentator and journalist Geoff Lemon joins the boys to tell us how the tragic news has affected Australians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58: Ethel
March 01, 2022 19:18 - 49 minutesAhead of Australia’s first tour of Pakistan since 1998, we were joined by the excellent Aatif Nawaz for his preview of the home side. For the rest of the podcast we mainly just talked about Finny's cat Ethel licking herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57: Janet Banana
February 22, 2022 16:27 - 48 minutesIs this the greatest era of Test bowlers ever? Or are the batsmen just a bit rubbish...? Steven Finn, Daniel Norcross and Toby Tarrant discuss. Finny discusses what he thinks makes a good/bad captain. Plus it's the anniversary of a very special innings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56: Pancakes
February 15, 2022 19:04 - 48 minutesIt's a busy week this week! Richard Madley tells us about his time as the IPL auctioneer and we reflect on some of the big winners and losers at this year's event. Plus Kate Cross joins us from New Zealand and talks about life in quarantine ahead of the Women's World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
55: Collo
February 09, 2022 13:06 - 46 minutesAnother mad week in the world of cricket as Finny, Dan and Toby react to the shock decision to drop Broad and Anderson from England's forthcoming tour of the West Indies! And the boys are joined by the co-host of the brilliant "Final Word" podcast and all round good bloke Adam Collins to talk all things Australia; The departure of Justin Langer, the Women's Ashes win and the upcoming tour of Pakistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54: H from Steps
February 01, 2022 16:36 - 57 minutesSome wonderful cricket matches to discuss this week as the West Indies beat England in the Men's T20 series and the Women played out a thrilling draw with the Aussies in the one off Test. We're joined by Sophia Dunkley to discuss that match. Elsewhere, Finny has been selling pants online and Dan has been cutting his wife's hair with... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53: Shark
January 25, 2022 20:31 - 46 minutesFinny is back from Australia but gutted to be home and closer to Daniel and Toby. Luckily his much better friend, the brilliant Isabelle Westbury, joins us this week ahead of the England Women's Test Match against the Aussies. Elsewhere, Daniel is in high spirits after treating himself to a new vacuum cleaner and Finny gives us a touching rendition of Baby Shark... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52: Oysters and Truffles
January 18, 2022 19:49 - 54 minutesAnother Ashes defeat and another England batting collapse as the team reflect on a harrowing series. Elsewhere, Finny has been spending time with his hero,Virat Kohli steps down as India captain and 'The Love God' answers some of your questions... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51: The Love God
January 11, 2022 15:15 - 44 minutesA new year but same old Test cricket... it never disappoints. Not only did England manage to avoid an Ashes whitewash, but South Africa pulled off a sensational win against India and Bangladesh shocked the Kiwis in their own backyard. Meanwhile, Finny's new alter ego 'The Love God' is here to help! And he offers some sage advice for Dan and Toby's dishwashers, relationships and life in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50: Kim Jong-un
December 30, 2021 20:02 - 50 minutesThe urn isn't coming home. After a painful defeat in the 3rd Ashes Test, the team reflect on a where its all going wrong for the England red ball team and what it's future holds. Meanwhile, Finny joins us from a lawn bowls club in Sydney, compares Daniel and Toby to dictators and then goes for a wee... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49: Adelaide
December 22, 2021 12:48 - 48 minutesAnother disappointing defeat for England leaves them 2-0 down in the Ashes. The team reflect on the 2nd Test, where it went wrong and if Australia are simply just the better side. Also, Finny discusses the best side he ever played against and Daniel moans about a leak in his roof... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48: Saggy
December 14, 2021 13:42 - 45 minutesAll kicking off this week after the 1st Ashes Test. Dan doesn't agree with Toby, Toby doesn't agree with Dan. Finny is annoyed by both of them. The team reflect on a disappointing but not massively surprising opening match of the series and look ahead to Adelaide! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47: Killing Steve on Ashes Eve
December 06, 2021 18:01 - 49 minutesIt's finally here! After weeks of chaos, The Ashes are about to begin... if it doesn't rain the whole time that is. The team discuss the prospects of both sides and which England team we expect to see. Plus Finny, nonchalantly, goes through his best ever bowling figures... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46: Sourdough
November 30, 2021 16:03 - 48 minutesWith just over a week to go until the Ashes, the team talk about Pat Cummins as captain, Mark Wood's fighting talk and the need to keep Ben Stokes safe until the series starts. Plus we reflect on an amazing Test match between India and New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45: What time is brunch?
November 24, 2021 11:03 - 55 minutesAnother quiet week in the world of cricket... The team discuss Tim Paine stepping down as captain, the ongoing Azeem Rafiq situation and the wider societal issues they bring. But before that, a bit of light relief as we read some of your angry batsmen stories and talk to Finny about the importance of a happy dressing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44: Warthog
November 16, 2021 21:18 - 49 minutesAustralia hey? Never bet against them. Begrudgingly, the team praise the Aussie's winning the Men's T20 World Cup and reflect on the tournament. And after Devon Conway broke his finger punching his bat, we talk famous cases of batsmen losing their temper. And there's a lot of nudity... sorry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43: Pat Butcher's Earrings
November 09, 2021 16:10 - 49 minutesAnd then there were four.. The Twenty20 World Cup is nearly over and the team analyse the final teams left in the competition ahead of a couple of cracking semi-finals. The ZDG team also reflect on Chris Gayle and his incredible Twenty20 career and Finny has got an admirer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42: The Buttler Fan Club
November 02, 2021 16:42 - 53 minutesJos Buttler - What. A. Player. This week the team discuss his incredible form as well as the elite captaincy of Eoin Morgan. Elsewhere, India continue to struggle and Finny has been training with Sussex for the first time! On a more sour note, Azeem Rafiq's racism complaint against Yorkshire has taken another disappointing and ugly turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41: The T20 Pavilion
October 30, 2021 09:58 - 26 minutesA bonus episode of Zero Ducks Given this week as the team were invited to try out the booking.com T20 Cricket Pavilion - full of food, drink and all sorts of cricket memorabilia. Whilst in there, the boys discussed the accommodation, Finny's legendary 1 for 21 spell against the Aussies at Trent Bridge and the T20 World Cup so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40: The Howie Game
October 26, 2021 13:28 - 49 minutesAnother great guest this week as Fox Cricket host and all round broadcasting legend Mark Howard aka Howie joins us from Australia. We talk about the long awaited return of Ben Stokes and what this mean for the Ashes. Finny upsets our new friend by slagging off Don Bradman and comparing himself to Glenn McGrath. And we plug our live show - Saturday 13th November, 5pm. Odeon, Leicester Square, London - https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/zero-ducks-given-live-at-podicon-london-13-11-2021/event/35...
39: The One with Jack Leach
October 19, 2021 14:18 - 51 minutesWe're joined by another brilliant guest this week as the lovable Jack Leach joins the boys for a chat. Jack talks all about the last 18 months playing cricket throughout a pandemic and how preparations for the Ashes are going. And of course he talks about THAT game at Headingley batting with Ben Stokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38: Ashes Selection - Squid Game style
October 12, 2021 17:30 - 52 minutesAnother hectic episode with Finny packing to go away as the team record, the England squad for the Ashes is discussed, Daniel proposes a Squid Game style selection policy and the live show is just over a month away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
37: Finny's midlife crisis
October 05, 2021 15:22 - 47 minutesA strange episode this week as Finny is showing signs of a midlife crisis and Daniel has decided to start being nice for a change Also, Finny talks about the scariest man he's ever played against and the team discuss whether the Ashes are going to go ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36: Sixes
September 28, 2021 15:41 - 45 minutesFor the first time since we started, the entire Zero Ducks Given team finally met up all under one roof! The boys headed to Sixes Cricket Club in London, a bar with indoor Nets. After some pretty average batting all round, the team sat down with some food and drink to discuss Moeen Ali's retirement from Test cricket, Warwickshire's title win, the brilliant England Women's summer and the ongoing saga surrounding England's cancelled tour to Pakistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
35: Dan's in Charge
September 21, 2021 12:31 - 55 minutesToby's away this week but never fear, Daniel steps up to host as he and Finny as joined by top cricket journalist George Dobell. And another week and another big story in cricket that the team get stuck into, namely England cancelling their tour of Pakistan. There's also chat about the T20 Blast finals and Finny and George settle a bit of beef from 2012... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34: Foxy
September 14, 2021 16:49 - 52 minutesPure chaos this week. Graeme 'Foxy' Fowler is staying with Daniel at the moment so he joined us for the podcast...once they finally get the technology working. Foxy then talked about scoring runs with a broken neck and scoring runs after necking pints all night before we were rudely interrupted as some criminals broke into Finny's neighbours car! Enjoy the mayhem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33: The Emergency Pod
September 10, 2021 18:59 - 22 minutesWith the Fifth Test between England and India called off a couple of hours before play was due to start at Old Trafford, we felt an emergency podcast was needed. Finny joins Dan as they discuss what happened, why it happened and what the consequences could be for both sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32: Lost in Victoria
September 07, 2021 11:27 - 43 minutesFinny has been out for a few drinks with England captain Eoin Morgan and top commentator and former England star Isa Guha. So instead of talking cricket, a merry Finny is roaming around Central London, talking about how he's going to get a nose job and what his favourite cereal is. There's also some chat about the Fourth Test between England and India as well if that sort of thing interests you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31: The One with Bumble
August 31, 2021 14:04 - 49 minutesWe've got a very special guest with us this week as the one and only Bumble joins us! As well as plenty stories from the legend, we discuss the biggest transfer of the week (no, not that Ronaldo fella) and reflect on a great win for England over India in the Third Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30: Bergen
August 24, 2021 10:36 - 51 minutesLots going on as ever in the world of cricket this week. The Hundred came to a thrilling end, England have more injury concerns ahead of the Third Test against India and Beefy has got a new gig in Australia! Sadly however, the uglier side of the game is rearing its head as Azeem Rafiq continues to resolutely campaign against the racism he suffered at Yorkshire in his playing days. @Tobytarrent @NorcrossCricket @FinnySteve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29: Test Cricket is so good
August 17, 2021 11:59 - 49 minutesTest Cricket hey? Another disappointing result for Joe Root's men after they suffered defeat against India in a feisty and thrilling encounter. And it wasn't even the best Test match of the week after West Indies beat Pakistan in one of the great matches of all time. Also, Finny talks about 'those five balls' in the Hundred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28: "Have a bowl mate"
August 10, 2021 13:47 - 51 minutesThe team react after India were saved by the rain during the 1st Test against England. Elsewhere, poor Alex Hales took a couple of eye-watering blows in The Hundred and Finny tells us one of his best stories ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27: Toby and Dan
August 04, 2021 16:42 - 39 minutesTest Cricket is back as we preview the upcoming England v India series. Daniel is being blindly pessimistic whilst Toby is the exact opposite! Meanwhile, the cricket culture wars surrounding The Hundred continue and the team discuss Ben Stokes taking time away from the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26: Four Winstons and A Godiva
July 28, 2021 14:05 - 47 minutesA week into The Hundred and the team reflect what's been a strong opening week for the tournament. Also, Finny reflects on his time with England and bowling 90mph at his peak. Plus there's some news about the Ashes that might just suit England's struggling top order... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25: Sweet Apple Pie Oh Oh Oh
July 21, 2021 13:28 - 43 minutesBig week in the world of cricket. England beat Pakistan in their T20I series with a thrilling win in the final game. And at long, long last, The Hundred has finally arrived and is about to get underway. Finny is preparing for his first game in the new format by eating apple pie and Toby and Dan select their England WT20 squads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24: Which Inbetweener are you?
July 13, 2021 15:12 - 53 minutesPlenty of Finny's stories in this week's episode as he talks about missing his first England call-up, working under Andy Flower and Monty Panesar's bizarre sleeping habits. The team also compare stories on the first cricket match they ever saw and Dan has been wearing the same clothes for two days... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23: The Fluffer
July 07, 2021 09:45 - 48 minutesOn this episode we spend a lot of time talking about one man in particular...and for once it's not Darren Stevens! After Jimmy Anderson took his 1,000th first class wicket this week, the team reflect on that incredible achievement. They also discuss the chaos of the Sri Lankan's at the moment and there's a lot of talk about the bowling machine - aka the "fluffer" of professional cricket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22: Corey Collymore's boots
June 30, 2021 16:44 - 51 minutesThe team recorded this immediately after England's epic win over Germany in Euro 2020 as Finny talks about missing huge sporting moments whilst playing cricket. The team also spare a thought for Tom Banton who hit a brilliant hundred whilst everyone was busy watching the football the previous night. And there's reaction to England's men beating Sri Lanka and the women beating India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices