Tim Abraham

Phill &amp; Matty joined by former Sky Sports man Tim Abraham.With 27 overseas test tours spanning 18 years reporting on England, Tim gives us a fascinating angle on covering cricket.His "reported on XI" is a much for anybody, with some cracking tales along the way.Support the show

Phill &amp; Matty joined by former Sky Sports man Tim Abraham. With 27 overseas test tours spanning 18 years reporting on England, Tim gives us a fascinating angle on covering cricket. His "reported on XI" is a much for anybody, with some cracking tales along the way.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Phil in the hotseat with Matty today as RIkki Clarke was the special guest.Some absolutely brilliant insight into his career and his future plans.Who does he think is the best WK in the world? Who is the best England batsman he's seen....but who could be better in the future?Support the show

Phil in the hotseat with Matty today as RIkki Clarke was the special guest. Some absolutely brilliant insight into his career and his future plans. Who does he think is the best WK in the world? Who is the best England batsman he's seen....but who could be better in the future?<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Rikki Clarke

Paul Nixon

We're back with episode 6 of season 2 and joined by Paul Nixon.Paul discussed his career, his transition into coaching and the challenges that faces. An absolutely fascinating insight into the role of a head coach in county cricket.One of the best XIs we've had, and Gerard Butler as a party guest.Support the show

We're back with episode 6 of season 2 and joined by Paul Nixon. Paul discussed his career, his transition into coaching and the challenges that faces. An absolutely fascinating insight into the role of a head coach in county cricket. One of the best XIs we've had, and Gerard Butler as a party guest. <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Paul Horton

Former Lancs &amp; Leicestershire man joins Steve &amp; Matty to discuss his recent retirement, his views on the hundred &amp; how facing Murali, Flintoff &amp; Jimmy Anderson in training made playing cricket a little easier.Some cracking players in his best XI!Support the show

Former Lancs &amp; Leicestershire man joins Steve &amp; Matty to discuss his recent retirement, his views on the hundred &amp; how facing Murali, Flintoff &amp; Jimmy Anderson in training made playing cricket a little easier. Some cracking players in his best XI!<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Dean Headley

Dean Headley joined Matty &amp; Steve for Episode 4.Dean shared some incredible insight on his coaching journey, with great advice for young players &amp; coaches everywhere.A great chat through Dean's career from the early days at Middlesex, to an Ashes debut &amp; MOM in the Boxing Day test.What was Angus Fraser advice to him on debut? And can you go to the moon with Jack Russell.Support the show

Dean Headley joined Matty &amp; Steve for Episode 4. Dean shared some incredible insight on his coaching journey, with great advice for young players &amp; coaches everywhere. A great chat through Dean's career from the early days at Middlesex, to an Ashes debut &amp; MOM in the Boxing Day test. What was Angus Fraser advice to him on debut? And can you go to the moon with Jack Russell.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Mark Butcher

Surrey &amp; England legend joined us for episode 3 on the Behind the Lockdown podcast.An incredible insight into a great career, getting into trouble on test debut and life in the Sky Sports Cricket bubble.Support the show

Surrey &amp; England legend joined us for episode 3 on the Behind the Lockdown podcast. An incredible insight into a great career, getting into trouble on test debut and life in the Sky Sports Cricket bubble.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Simon Jones

Hero of 2005 Simon Jones joins Ste &amp; Matty with his best XI played with and against during his career.A great insight onto the best series of all time, the truth about what happened in the celebrations and the misunderstood genius of his friend KP.Support the show

Hero of 2005 Simon Jones joins Ste &amp; Matty with his best XI played with and against during his career. A great insight onto the best series of all time, the truth about what happened in the celebrations and the misunderstood genius of his friend KP.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Gary Ballance

Matty &amp; Ste return with Yorkshire and England man Gary Ballance for the start of season 2. Some great insight from a man who’s been there and done it with England and wants to do it again!Support the show

Matty &amp; Ste return with Yorkshire and England man Gary Ballance for the start of season 2.  Some great insight from a man who’s been there and done it with England and wants to do it again!<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

We're back with the From Behind the Lockdown Podcast.Join us again, as Matty &amp; Steve are joined by partner Phill to discuss all things podcast &amp; Academy North.New releases every week from Monday 9th November.Support the show

We're back with the From Behind the Lockdown Podcast. Join us again, as Matty &amp; Steve are joined by partner Phill to discuss all things podcast &amp; Academy North. New releases every week from Monday 9th November.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Season 2 Introduction

Our first father &amp; son combo as we end the series with Notts WK Tom Moores.Some amazing insight into the game from one of England's brightest prospects, and as great best XI...a few questionable links...Support the show

Our first father &amp; son combo as we end the series with Notts WK Tom Moores. Some amazing insight into the game from one of England's brightest prospects, and as great best XI...a few questionable links...<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Tom Moores

With no cricketing activities for us to engage in, coaching or otherwise we thought we'd offer a bit of light enjoyment to put some smiles on people's faces. From Behind the Lockdown features professional cricketers and coaches giving us a light hearted view on the best XI they've played with or coached.

Ian Butler

Our first Kiwi representative as Ian Butler joins Ste &amp; Matty.Ian shares some cracking stories and great insight from his career from Northern CC to test match cricket.Support the show

Our first Kiwi representative as Ian Butler joins Ste &amp; Matty. Ian shares some cracking stories and great insight from his career from Northern CC to test match cricket.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Ryan Sidebottom

One of the most selected men of our podcast series Ryan Sidebottom has his say. 5x County Championship and t20 WC winner Ryan Sidebottom joins us with a team of characters and some great stories.Support the show

One of the most selected men of our podcast series Ryan Sidebottom has his say.  5x County Championship and t20 WC winner Ryan Sidebottom joins us with a team of characters and some great stories.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 35, and time for a Big Bash flavour as ex Adelaide Strikers &amp; Melbourne Renegades WK Tim Ludeman joined Steve &amp; Matty.Some great advice for young WKs, how it feels to win the BBL &amp; who lead the celebrations that night...Support the show

Episode 35, and time for a Big Bash flavour as ex Adelaide Strikers &amp; Melbourne Renegades WK Tim Ludeman joined Steve &amp; Matty. Some great advice for young WKs, how it feels to win the BBL &amp; who lead the celebrations that night...<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adelaide_Strikers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Tim Ludeman

Jake Ball

Episode 34 time with Notts &amp; England man Jake Ball.Jake talks England honours, his Notts career and a cracking Luke Fletcher story. Can Carlo take the blues up the table?Support the show

Episode 34 time with Notts &amp; England man Jake Ball. Jake talks England honours, his Notts career and a cracking Luke Fletcher story. Can Carlo take the blues up the table?<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Tammy Beaumont MBE joined Ste &amp; Matty for episode 33 with her best XI and great insight into all things women's cricket- heading to the WBBL, England, that World Cup win in 2017 and...a bit of Tiger King.Support the show

Tammy Beaumont MBE joined Ste &amp; Matty for episode 33 with her best XI and great insight into all things women's cricket- heading to the WBBL, England, that World Cup win in 2017 and...a bit of Tiger King.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Tammy Beaumont

Warwickshire and England man Olly Stone joined us with his best XI and some cracking stories along the way.Who's the quickest around? Why did he get sledged by Aaron Finch? And what is it really like to make an England debut.Support the show

Warwickshire and England man Olly Stone joined us with his best XI and some cracking stories along the way. Who's the quickest around? Why did he get sledged by Aaron Finch? And what is it really like to make an England debut.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Olly Stone

Ex- Lancashire man Karl Brown is on with the lads this week with his best XI. A great insight into playing with some of the world's best, winning the County Championship &amp; T20 Blast...and which one of our lads did he get one over on?Support the show

Ex- Lancashire man Karl Brown is on with the lads this week with his best XI. A great insight into playing with some of the world's best, winning the County Championship &amp; T20 Blast...and which one of our lads did he get one over on?<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Karl Brown

Kent &amp; South Africa man Heino Kuhn join Matty &amp; Steve to discuss his best XI, which was pretty much his school team, life inside the SA dressing room and a schoolboy memory to forget for AB de Villiers.Support the show

Kent &amp; South Africa man Heino Kuhn join Matty &amp; Steve to discuss his best XI, which was pretty much his school team, life inside the SA dressing room and a schoolboy memory to forget for AB de Villiers.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Heino Kuhn

Brendan Taylor

Episode 29 time and Zimbabwe international Brendan Taylor joins Ste, Matty &amp; special guest host Luke Fletcher to discuss his Best XIs, the best cars to get your head down in and World Cups.Support the show

Episode 29 time and Zimbabwe international Brendan Taylor joins Ste, Matty &amp; special guest host Luke Fletcher to discuss his Best XIs, the best cars to get your head down in and World Cups.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Phil Salt

On the week Liverpool clinched the PL title, it seemed only right to be joined by Sussex man...and Manchester City fan Phil Salt.Along with his best XI, Phil discussed growing up in Barbados, future ambitions, franchise cricket &amp; winding Jofra up in the nets.Support the show

On the week Liverpool clinched the PL title, it seemed only right to be joined by Sussex man...and Manchester City fan Phil Salt. Along with his best XI, Phil discussed growing up in Barbados, future ambitions, franchise cricket &amp; winding Jofra up in the nets.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AcademyNorth" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Academy North: From Behind the Lockdown

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