Tracey Harding, CEO of Discover Newmarket, returns to the podcast to reflect on a landmark 10th anniversary year and share an exciting look ahead to what’s coming in 2026. In this episode, Tracey teases a brand-new tour launching in 2026, reveals the racecourse she visited for the first time this year, and talks about Newmarket’s striking art trail inspired by chess pieces, which can be explored across the town. For more information on all Discover Newmarket tours, visit www.discovernewmarket.co.uk Tracey was previously my guest in episode 338 Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this special episode, recorded live at North Runcton Cricket Club on 22 October, host Stephen Wallis is joined by a true trailblazer of the game former England international Roland Butcher, the first Black cricketer ever to represent England. Stephen delves into Roland’s remarkable new autobiography Breaking Barriers: Barbados to England …and Back, exploring his early life in Barbados, his move to England at just 13, his rise through Middlesex CCC, and the moment he stepped onto the field for his England Test debut. Roland also reflects on his return to Barbados after cricket and the powerful life lessons that have shaped who he is today. Plus, we’re joined by Dr. Sasha Sutherland, co-author of Breaking Barriers, for further insight into this extraordinary story. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this final episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion’s special series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes, host Stephen Wallis brings together a diverse and insightful panel. Joining Stephen are Archie Bailey, young fast bowler with Durham CCC; The Master Eli, Zimbabwean cricket commentator; Jane Powell, current Yorkshire CCC President and former England captain and coach; and Richard Whitehead, author of Victory in Australia, the story of England’s triumphant 1954/55 Ashes tour. The series concludes with insights from Ken Jacobs, longtime former CEO of Cricket Victoria, who shares his expert view on the upcoming Ashe and turns the tables by asking Stephen for his prediction. Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. This is the final part in a series of five episodes - Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? a series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the fourth episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion's Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes host Stephen Wallis talks to Nottinghamshire’s Director of Cricket and former England selector Mick Newell, Peter Moore Head of Sport at Radio Woking, Rosa Simkin of Rosa Talks Ball, the former England over 60s captain Richard Merriman and Denis Musali, the Hon Secretary of the Uganda Cricket Association Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. This is the fourth of five episodes in the Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTubechannel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth beginning on 21 November, The Paddock and The Pavilion turns its attention to the fans who bring colour, energy and song to every Ashes series — the Barmy Army. Host Stephen Wallis is joined by Paul Burnham, founder and chairman of the Barmy Army, to look back at how it all began in the mid-1990s, the origins of their name, and how the group has become England’s twelfth man — encouraging and inspiring the team wherever they play. Paul also talks about the huge demand to be part of this Ashes tour, gives his thoughts on the upcoming action, names who he thinks will be player of the series, and predicts how the contest might unfold. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the third episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion's Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes host Stephen Wallis talks to Dennis Amiss, the former England opening batter, Leena Moin Aziz, Asia's first female cricket commentator, Andy Brown official painter at the 2025 Indian Premier League, Nick Andrews the England over 70s all rounder along with story tellers Jenni Douglass, the author of Tess & Sabotage at the SCG, and Felix Francis the master of the racing thriller. Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. This is the third of five episodes in the Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis continues the build-up to the Men’s Ashes with Mark Campbell popular radio host, sportscaster, and Station Manager at 89 7FM Perth, WA. Mark, the brother of former Australian wicketkeeper and current Durham CCC Head Coach Ryan Campbell, shares some great stories about their childhood and Ryan’s journey from Perth to international cricket. As the presenter of the Friday Free for All with Cambo, Mark also offers his insights on the upcoming Ashes series, which begins at Optus Stadium in his home city of Perth. Sit back and enjoy a lively and entertaining conversation packed with cricket memories, family tales, and Ashes predictions. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Former England Test cricketer Roland Butcher joins Stephen Wallis on The Paddock and The Pavilion to preview The Ashes. Roland assesses England’s squad, their build-up to the series, and compares the strengths of both teams before offering his prediction for the iconic England versus Australia showdown beginning on 21 November. Throughout the show, he also answers listeners’ questions, sharing his expert insight into one of cricket’s greatest rivalries. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this next episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion's Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes host Stephen Wallis talks to Tina Gough, the German International all rounder, Australian over 70s batter Murray Harrison , the Barmy Army trumpeter Simon Finch, leading National Hunt trainer Kim Bailey and David Tossell author of Blood on the Tracks, the story of England's 1974/75 tour of Australia. Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. This is the second of five episodes in the Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis takes a short break from the Ashes countdown to welcome back Kobus Olivier, CEO of the Ukraine Cricket Federation. Kobus has arrived at Rugby School with fellow coach Olena Kravchenko and seven young Ukrainian cricketers for a week-long tour of England. Olena shares her remarkable story from her early days as a dancer to becoming a cricket coach in a war-torn country. Following on from episode 370 with Kobus, this is another truly inspiring story showing how cricket continues to bring joy to children from Ukraine, now being coached at one of Britain’s most historic schools by former Warwickshire captain Michael Powell and former England fast bowler Neal Radford. Episode 370 below https://chrt.fm/track/4F8ACF/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG1171719983.mp3?updated=1759770703 Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this Ashes build-up edition of The Paddock and The Pavilion, we welcome back former Australian opening batter Rick McCosker, a key figure in Australian cricket during the 1970s and early 1980s. Fifty years on from his first visit to England, Rick looks back fondly on the summer of 1975, remembering not just the Ashes Tests but the whole tour from matches against the county sides to spending his days off exploring England with relatives, including visits to Derby, where his mother was born. Blending cricket with family connections and new experiences, it was a tour full of lasting memories. Rick shares the challenges, friendships, and moments that made 1975 a year he’ll always remember. Join us for a nostalgic look back at one of cricket’s most memorable eras through the eyes of a man who lived it. Interview date 26 August 2025 Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of The Paddock and the Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis begins his Ashes Special Series Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? He speaks to Rick McCosker, the former Australian opening batter; Chloe Hill, the Northamptonshire wicketkeeper-batter; Lee Smith, Head Coach of Cambridgeshire Women; Tim Wigmore, sports journalist at The Telegraph; and Kobus Olivier, the inspiring CEO of the Ukrainian Cricket Federation. Together, they share their thoughts ahead of the 2025 Men’s Ashes, discussing who they think will lift the urn, expectations for both sides, key players to watch, and what might unfold as England and Australia meet once again across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. This is the first of five episodes in the Who Will Win the Men’s Ashes? series, featuring a wide range of guests from former players and journalists to authors, musicians, and more all offering their unique perspectives on cricket’s greatest rivalry. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As excitement builds for the opening Ashes Test on 21 November in Perth, The Paddock and The Pavilion heads to the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. Returning guest Jenni Douglass joins Stephen Wallis to talk about her latest children’s book, Tess and Sabotage at the SCG, featuring her cricket-loving detectives Tess Walker and Eddie Armstrong. Jenni discusses the inspiration behind this second adventure, the people who have supported her along the way including Cordelia Griffith, the Essex and London Spirit batter and the important messages she hopes to share to help promote cricket to a younger audience. But the book on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tess-Sabotage-SCG-Cricket-Mystery/dp/1739406419/ref=sr_1_3?crid=IRB7FA6ILNJF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kTy2uKkHRpYRmvFSe5VbaSeldO Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crime writer and horse racing fan Ross Greenwood joins Stephen Wallis to discuss his latest novel, Death at Fakenham Races. Set against the backdrop of the horse racing world, this gripping thriller asks the question, “When everyone is lying, how do you catch a killer?” Ross talks about his background and the research that brought authenticity to the story. Plus, Stephen chats with David Hunter, the real Clerk of the Course at Fakenham Racecourse, who appears as himself in the book, to hear his thoughts on this exciting new horse racing mystery. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this special episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis speaks with Kobus Olivier, a South African cricket coach who has spent the past six years introducing cricket to children in Ukraine. Recorded in a Kyiv coffee shop on September 25, via zoom, Kobus shares his inspiring story of using cricket to support young people living through the trauma of war. He also looks ahead to a landmark tour of England at the end of October, a remarkable milestone for the children he has been coaching. A compelling conversation about cricket, resilience, and hope in the most difficult of circumstances. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Australian trainer Henry Dwyer returns for the fifth time this season ahead of his mare Asfoora’s run in the prestigious Group 1 Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp on Sunday. Asfoora is already a Group 1 winner in 2025, having taken the Nunthorpe Stakes at York in August, and now she has the chance to make history by becoming the first Australian horse trained in Australia to win in France. Henry has been a breath of fresh air over the past two European racing summers, and now he and his team are chasing an achievement that would be truly special. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In part two of Longchamp Legends on The Paddock and the Pavilion, host Stephen Wallis is once again joined by author and former diplomat Oli Hein. This episode focuses on the great French winners of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, many of whom feature in Oli’s book Punch a Hole in the Wind. Oli also reveals who he considers to be the greatest of them all. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Paddock and The Pavilion presents Longchamp Legends, a two-part special celebrating the greatest winners of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. In Part 1, host Stephen Wallis is joined by author and former diplomat Oli Hein to revisit the Arc-winning champions from Great Britain, Ireland, and Italy, all of whom feature in his book Punch a Hole in the Wind. Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis is joined once again by bestselling author Felix Francis, the master of suspense and intrigue. Felix talks about his latest racing thriller, Dark Horse, sharing the background to the book, the research that went into it, and the return of one of his most popular characters, Sid Halley. Interview date 8 September 2025 Please subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Amazon music, Spotify or on our YouTube channel. Connect with us on X, Facebook & Instagram @ThePaddandPav www.stephenwallismedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices