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With England (two-time, ODI and T20) the defending WORLD CHAMPIONS.... it's a unique situation that we're facing.... trying to defend it and assert our dominance over the likes of New Zealand, India, Pakistan and Australia.... who will be dying to get their mits on the biggest prize of all over the next 52 days. Joining us on the podcast - and chatting to our very own Chuck Adolphy - is the skipper from England's heroics last time around in Eoin Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ABSOLUTE LEGEND that is Mark Wood joins Chris and Greggy to reflect on the Ashes summer that's just gone by.... and get ready... because you are guaranteed to have a proper chuckle. Woody talks about: Broady's spooky bail-swapping magic His thoughts on English sledging vs Aussie sledging Being there at the end at Headingley alongside Woakesy The fastest spells he's ever bowled How neither side is content with the way it ended He's mad as a box of frogs and we love him. Be sure to follow 'englandsbarmyarmy' on Instagram, @thebarmyarmy on Twitter (or X, lol)... and get in touch with the lads @jamesgregg7 and @chrismillard18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Millard and James Gregg treat this podcast like a therapy session. If you too are absolutely feeling shafted by the Manchester rain... THIS is the place to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Never in bloody doubt was it, that? 2-1.... Headingley delivers once again.... and the comeback is on. All hail Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Harry Brook....! Joining Chris & Greggy is injured star batsman Ollie Pope.... who's recovering from a shoulder injury but seems in good spirts as he talks through how much cricket he watches, when he's expecting to be back... and what it was like when Crawley pasted the first ball of the series through the covers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lord's was.... well.... full of talking points. Chris and Greggy jump on (without the help of a pundit to add credibility to their discussion!!!) to discuss Lord's, Bairstow's stumping, Starc's dropped catch.... and the rest of the Ashes series. It absolutely stinks of 3-2 doesn't it?! Remember you can get in touch with both @jamesgregg7 @chrismillard18 or by emailing info@barmyarmy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greggy, Chris and the absolute legend that is Ryan Sidebottom chew the fat after an eventful (to say the least!!!) opening Test of the 2023 men's Ashes. The Aussies are 1-nil up but is that such a good thing for them? Are the England players going to be EVEN MORE fired up to dust them up at Lord's next week?? Plus the lads recap a ridiculous Ultimate Ashes Party from Day 1 on (Stuart) Broad Street. Remember to tweet the lads @TheBarmyArmy or @jamesgregg7 @chrismillard18 with any input, chat, stories or sledges! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ASHES ARE HERE... and what a summer we have that lies ahead. We want your predictions, highest run scorer, highest wicket-taker and overall series scoreline. Barmy Army MD Chris Millard and sports presenter James Gregg are here, back and ready to bring you some cracking tales from the terraces, speak to some of the game's best.... and tell you all about how is best to follow the summer's action with the Barmy Army. ---------- Make catching the cricket part of an unforgettable break in Durham. From city, countryside to coast, get bowled over by this amazing county, with its award-winning attractions, fantastic food and drink and perfect places to stay. Start planning your getaway today: https://www.thisisdurham.com/get-bowled-over  Our social media handles across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram is @thisisdurham and our hashtag to use is #lovedurham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the best, if not THE BEST England cricket captain that there's ever been, Eoin Morgan, joins the podcast to chat through his new festival of cricket, his own career, the transition from red ball to white ball, and a few other meaty topics. A voice like velvet, who gives every question is upmost and undivided attention.... this is a belter of a pod. There's chat with Chris and Greggy as Chris prepares to head to Pindi, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keaton Jennings has had a blinder of a year.... a triple, double and loads of 'normal' centuries for Lancs in the County Championship... earning him the highest-run scorer gong and with it... a spot back in the England Test team! One of the nicest, most humble people we've spoken to on the podcast.... he gives Greggy & Chris the lowdown on how he's feeling, what he's missed by not being in the squad, and who he's looking forward to meeting up with in Rawalpindi for that first Test. Oh, and who he's looking to avoid!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS OF BOTH WORLD CUPS. Doesn't get much better, does it? James Gregg and Chris Millard react to Sunday's heroics in excitable fashion... and are also joined by yet another walking, talking meme! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England thumped India by 10 whole wickets to reach the final of the T20 WC Down Under.... and will play Pakistan on Sunday with a chance to get the job done! Remember folks to check out barmyarmy.com if you want to come to our World Cup Final watchalong at Greenwood Sports Bar in Victoria, London! Hear also from the brilliant Ebony Rainford-Brent about the ACE programme, and all the opportunities that's providing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As England get past New Zealand... it's Sri Lanka standing in the way of Jos Buttler's men and the knockout stages of the T20 WC. Reece Topley's dad joins Chris and Greggy for a chat... and Ravi Bop pops along too, to give his final whistle verdict in Brisbane the other night! info@barmyarmy.com for any emails or correspondence @BarmyArmy on Twitter @englandsbarmyarmy on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices