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 megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

IT IS FINALLY HERE!!! The Ashes got off to a start..... (a tricky one).... AND here you can experience the full thing... behind the scenes with Ashes legend Monty Panesar, as well as a whole host of other guests who stayed up all night with the Barmy Army to watch Day 1 from the Gabba! Unconditional support, and here Chris does a sterling job chatting to punters from across the country for their take! To see how we're celebrating the start of the Ashes, head to our usual social channels.... and UP THE ENGLAND! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

As England march to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup to set up a dangerous last-four date with New Zealand on Wednesday (2pm UK time!), the lads look back on another week at the World Cup.... and use it as an excellent excuse to chat to all-round cricket badger, lovely lovely bloke, and global superstar.... Oliver Phelps!  Ollie's been on tours with the Barmy Army, shared one the most special moments of his life at Edgbaston with his grandma... and loves a charity game with the stars too! A great listen.... plus the usual Chorus Corner, Legend Of The Week... and also a very familiar v ..read more

After a rampant win for England in their opener against the Windies.... maybe it shouldn't be "remember the name" any more??? And "remember the Rash!!" Ahead of England's second game in the UAE, the lads catch up with someone who was in the stadium in Dubai for the opener, as well as hearing from England and now Lancashire batsman, Phil Salt!  Remember to get in touch with us on socials, @englandsbarmyarmy on Insta, @TheBarmyArmy on Twitter... and info@barmyarmy.com for any other bant... and we'll read it out! COME ON ENGLAND. ----------------------------- Go to NordVPN.com/barm ..read more

Matty Fisher took a wicket with his second delivery in Test cricket in the West Indies on his debut.... what a way to do it... though let's be honest, long before that he was already a Barmy Army favourite after his interactions in the field with the fans... and the fact that he just looks like he LOVES every single minute of it. He's a great lad too... Chris and Greggy have a great long chat with him whilst unfortunately he's on the sidelines with yet another injury. But he's chipper, funny, engaging.... and could've chatted all day. He discusses debuting so young, playing for England and als ..read more

This guy is one of the coolest, steeliest, and most resilient characters we've had on The Shackles Are Off to date. A World Cup winning captain of the England disability XI - hear how trampolining led to the worst news of his life but some of the best experiences off the back of his hard work, determination and love for cricket. Top man, Callum.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

As we ramp up the brilliant catalogue of star names in the game of cricket... one of the best blokes we've ever had on the podcast, former West Indies skipper Jason Holder joins us on The Shackles Are Off... discussing everything from the IPL to Amsterdam, Northants to sledging.  He gives us his favourite cricket tea, too.  Remember to get in touch with us info@barmyarmy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Our first Aussie (well, kind of) joins the podcast.... Nick Hockley is the head honcho for this winter's opposition in the Ashes.... but hails from the Birmingham area of the UK and the biggest question is 'who does he support this winter?!'..... listen to find out.... But seriously, a great man who's overseen some of the biggest and best sporting events the world has seen so far, and we get his thoughts on fans coming back....... as well as various other challenges he's faced since taking over as the CEO on a permanent basis last month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone ..read more

Don't know how we've not had Harmy on before.... he basically does the podcast for us... we could talk to him all day every day about everything...!! '05 Ashes winner, legend... football manager.... we cover a lot of ground here! Get stuck in, and enjoy!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

One of the most exciting and sought-after white-ball players in the world, Liam Livingstone joins the boys on the podcast to chat about everything from the IPL, to his T20I debut, to his world-record knock playing for Nantwich which thrust him into the public consciousness a few years ago. Call of Duty gets a mention, as does his and Brooksy's days together as housemates during a winter in Perth. Episode also includes a BELTING story in the intro. Not to be missed!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more