The Bowler’s Union Podcast

In this episode we build the ultimate Test bowling competition. We each select the best Test bowling line-ups in cricket, choose their home venues, and then do a live knockout draw to see who plays who. Some outrageous match-ups. The rules of our picks are the following We pick a player based on their absolute peak We have to include at least one spinner We have to include a genuine all-rounder We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who loves their Ashes cricket 🔥 All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeOfChrisWright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you by Gray-Nicolls. We’re buzzing to be working with them — and you can grab a discount on their gear. Visit: www.gray-nicolls.co.uk Use code A_TBUP20 at checkout.

In this episode, we dive into all the big talking points from a wild Day 2 in Perth — a day where England had a golden chance… and let it slip. We get into: • England spurn a great opportunity after a strong start. • Big drives and whether England’s intent tipped into chaos. • At what point does positive become reckless? • Travis Head: simply awesome. • England’s next move — selection, mentality, and strategy. • And lots more! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who loves their Ashes cricket 🔥 All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeOfChrisWright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you by Gray-Nicolls. We’re buzzing to be working with them — and you can grab a discount on their gear. Visit: www.gray-nicolls.co.uk Use code A_TBUP20 at checkout.

In this episode, we break down a chaotic opening day of the 2025/26 Ashes in Perth — a day where both sides dominated at different times and the series exploded into life instantly. We get into: • Mitchell Starc’s sensational 7-for — a career-best demolition job • England’s collapse from 105/4 to 172 all out • Ben Stokes’ captain’s spell, taking a brilliant 5 wickets to drag England back into the Test • England’s terrific bowling display and how they put Australia under real pressure • England targeting Boland — and whether that tactic will work in this series • Who’s actually ahead after Day 1? • And lots more! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who loves their Ashes cricket as much as we do! All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeofchriswright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you by Gray-Nicolls. We’re buzzing to be working with them — and you can grab a discount on their gear. Visit their site: www.gray-nicolls.co.uk Use code: A_TBUP20 at checkout.

In this episode, we dive into our full Ashes predictions special — scorelines, big moments, star players, and all the chaos we think might unfold! 🇦🇺🇬🇧 We get into: • Our series score prediction (and why!) • Highest run-scorers for England and Australia • Each country’s leading wicket-taker • Will Joe Root finally get that Ashes hundred? • Bonus predictions… will anything wild happen this series? • Ponting & Broad’s Ashes XI — and what we make of it • And lots more! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who loves their cricket! All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you by Gray-Nicolls. We’re buzzing to be working with them — and you can grab a discount on their gear. Visit their site: www.gray-nicolls.co.uk Use code: A_TBUP20 at checkout.

From pathway pressure to selection decisions, late development, club cricket, and what counties are really looking for, we break it all down honestly — with a few moments of complete pet-related chaos along the way. We get into: • Pets causing absolute carnage before we even get started 😅 • What the county pathway actually gets right • The problem with picking “big kids” who lack genuine skill or long-term potential • Why late developers often end up being the strongest players • Whether adult club cricket offers a better environment for growth • And lots more along the way 🏏 If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who cares about developing the next generation of cricketers. Cheers, Wrighty & Barks @lifeOfChrisWright | @k13bkr | @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you by Gray-Nicolls. We’re buzzing to be working with them — and you can grab a discount on their gear. Visit their site: Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping Use code: A_TBUP20 at checkout.

In this episode we pick the greatest lineup comprising bowlers from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Ireland! The best of the rest! The rules of our picks are the following We pick a player based on their absolute peak We have to include at least one spinner We have to include a genuine all-rounder We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately! Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on our social media platforms! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this episode we try and pick India's greatest ever test bowling attack! The rules of our picks are the following We pick a player based on their absolute peak We have to include at least one spinner We have to include a genuine all-rounder We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately! Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on our social media platforms! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this pro episode we chat with England and Durham's Matt Potts! We catch up with Matt before he jets off to try and smash the Aussies down under! He is part of arguably the most exciting group of bowlers England have taken to Australia for some time!  We discuss His journey so far and exploding onto the scene! Matts attitude to training and preparation. His dream attack that has to include himself! Injuries at a young age and remodelling his action. How he wants people to think of him as a bowler! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this episode we have a good old rant about some mistakes people make with their training! We discuss Programme hopping! Staying in your comfort zone. The path of least resistance. Asking everybody for advice?! Biomechanics. And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this episode we give you 6 tips to have your best off season ever! We discuss Taking a well earned break Reflecting properly on your bowling! Building your base Setting goals Building a plan and staying on track! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this episode we chat about the England Lions squad that has been announced to shadow the main side and take on Australia down under! We discuss The balance of the squad The seamers Notable omissions The size of these blokes! Division one v division two And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this episode we chat about England's recently announced Ashes squad to take on Australia down under! We discuss Keith's Hampshire send off Wrighty gets 600 first class wickets The bowlers in the England Squad Notable omissions Our preferred line-up  And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this pro episode we chat with England and Warwickshire's Sam Hain! Although Hainy isnt a bowler we discuss how he sees things from a batters standpoint as well as some old stories and the good old days. We discuss The journey so far? The Gold Coast to Birmingham! The influence of Bell and Trott and who is his favourite? Toughest opponents! His favourite format? And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this episode we record after play and discuss recent events and what's been going on with us! We discuss Keith's body after his first proper game back! Play Sussex but not staying in Hove Unadkat Overrates! T20 finals day And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this episode we answer some listener questions! We discuss Sonny Baker's international debut! How to reverse swing in! Cummins ashes doubt! Is cross seam bowling good or bad?! Keiths perfect rain day! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this episode we chat about the most annoying things batters do! We discuss Overly loud calling! Pretending to run! Obsession with getting off the mark! Being over familiar! Chatty non-strikers! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this special guest episode we chat with former England and Warwickshire legend. Our favourite captain Jim Troughton! We discuss Quickfire questions! Our old Warwickshire attack Captaining different personalities! Toughest opponents! Worst abuse Troughts has received! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram and Tiktok! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this episode we answer some listener questions and discuss a couple of other random things that have come up recently! We discuss Ben Stokes aura! Alternative views on the best Australia attack ever! We love Siraj! If you are a big lad you only need this skillset?! Fantasy football! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

In this episode we chat with Durham and England's Mark Wood! Woody puts bums on seats and is a true fan favourite! Arguably England's quickest ever bowler, he is a fearsome and whole hearted performer for both county and country! We discuss Injuries Run-ups His favourite bowling partner! Playing for ben Stokes Why he thinks he is rapid! And lots more! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! All the best  Wrighty and Barks

In this episode we try and pick Australia's greatest ever test bowling attack! The rules of our picks are the following We pick a player based on their absolute peak We have to include at least one spinner We have to include a genuine all-rounder We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately! Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on our social media platforms! We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it! If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union! Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X! All the best  Wrighty and Barks @lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20