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Zero Ducks Given

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'Zero Ducks Given' is an irreverent look at the world of cricket - less about the stats, much more about the stories... From the highs to the lows and from the big nights out to the inevitable hangovers the morning after. Much loved former England and current Sussex cricketer Steven Finn will give insights from inside the dressing room. Joining him will be cricket-loving Radio X presenter Toby Tarrant and Test Match Special commentator Dan Norcross.
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Episodes

15: A peanut is not a nut

After reports this week of former and current Aussie cricketers having a scrap, Finny recalls the time he repeatedly punched Monty Panesar in the ribs. Daniel explains why a peanut is not a nut, the boys debate which Harry Potter house they would want to be part of and there is some cricket chat as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 11, 202151 minEp. 15

14: Daniel's running late...

It's been a hell of a week for Finny after his beloved Watford got promoted before he took a 5-for against Somerset. Meanwhile Daniel, when he could finally be bothered to turn up for this episode, whinges about trains but basks in the glory of a huge Surrey victory. Also, the team react to the unsurprising news that the IPL has been suspended and what this could mean for the rest of cricket's calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 05, 202145 minEp. 14

13: Alison is right...Dan is wrong

The wonderful Alison Mitchell joins the podcast and given the chance to defend herself after Daniel dragged her good name through the mud a couple of episodes ago. Elsewhere, Finny talks about his first ever England call-up and the team discuss the new-look England selection policy, the IPL and the TV show Mastermind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 202149 minEp. 13

12: The Harrods Tim Murtagh

Another great week in the County Championship and Finny has been taking wickets and even scoring a few runs... but far too slowly for Daniel and Toby's liking! Also, the team discuss the European Super League proposal in football and ask the question, who is English County Cricket's "Big 6" equivalent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 202149 minEp. 12

11: Pitch Nazis

The team discuss two men in their 40s living very different lives...Darren Stevens is back scoring runs and taking wickets for Kent whilst Chris Gayle is starting his rap career! Elsewhere, Daniel reacts to more controversy surrounding 'The Hundred' and Finny talks about the time him and the rest of the England ODI squad ended up in a karaoke bar... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 202148 minEp. 11

10: Happy Birthday Finny

This week, the boys talk about Quinton De Kock's acting skills and Dan and Toby set birthday boy Finny some challenges for the season ahead in exchange for champagne. And the team are joined by double World Cup winner and England legend Sarah Taylor after it was announced she is joining up with Welsh Fire in The Hundred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 06, 202149 minEp. 10

9: Dippy Bread Bowling

Another week, another series defeat in India. The Zero Ducks Given team reflect on a thrilling but disappointing ODI series for England. Elsewhere, Finny has been outdoors playing some actual cricket for Middlesex in pre-season, Dan has been upsetting his missus as per usual and Toby professes his love for Sam Curran. Oh, and there's a lot of talk about hats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 202151 minEp. 9

8: Nine Chris Jordans and one Jack Russell

The team reflect on more disappointment for England in India and discuss what to do with Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali. Meanwhile Finny and Toby discuss the ground rules for their upcoming net session and Dan finally gets a Rashid Khan statistic off his chest.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 202151 minEp. 8

7: Where is Daniel Northcroft?

Finny was late to this podcast but don't worry we had another tall ex-England bowler on standby in the shape of Chris Tremlett! He talks about playing in the 'Road Series' against legends from around the world... and Tino Best. Meanwhile Daniel reveals he's been getting free booze for years and Finny has finally had enough of all Toby's abuse... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 202154 minEp. 7

6: From the Penthouse to the S***house

Toby tries his best to keep the chat positive but Dan, not happy about waking up before midday, won't stop complaining about pretty much everything. Finny discusses teammates suffering from 'Delhi Belly', the team talk about Kieron Pollard hitting six sixes and England's defeat in India and our brilliant listeners give us their rhyming cricket tv shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 08, 202151 minEp. 6

5: Eddo Brandes' Biscuit Barrel

It's all been kicking off this week! The sledging for this winter's Ashes series has started already, English cricketers are falling out on Twitter and Dale Steyn wants people to know he is definitely NOT having a mid-life crisis. Meanwhile Daniel Norcross, a man whose been having a mid-life crisis for 40 years, shares his recipe for a seafood crêpe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 03, 202149 minEp. 5

4: Ahmedabad, Pitchabad or England are bad

The team have got together to record the latest podcast 3 days earlier than expected after England's rapid loss against India. They reflect on the madness in Ahmedabad, Finny talks about bouncing Jofra Archer and stealing Daniel's fanbase and bananas get slagged off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 202146 minEp. 4

3: Finny finally gets picked up

He actually got a contract! This is not a drill. Steven Finn has got a contract. This week on the pod, the team react as Finny is picked up in the draft for 'The Hundred' by the Manchester Originals and his new team mate Harry Gurney pops in for a chat. Also, the team ask the big question: what exactly is 'windmilling'? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 202150 minEp. 3

2: England have got 99 problems but the pitch ain't one

The team discuss England's spanking in India, West Indies winning another thrilling Test match in Bangladesh and the upcoming IPL auction. Also, Finny talks a lot about prawns, Daniel talks about capybaras and we upset all Star Wars fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 202151 minEp. 2

1: Bradman was a walking wicket

The first ever episode of Zero Ducks Given and what a time to start. The team reflect on England's stunning victory in Chennai and the West Indies ridiculous victory over Bangladesh. Also, Steven and Toby ask the controversial question - was Don Bradman actually any good? (answer : yeah he probably was to be fair) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202146 minEp. 1

1: Introducing Zero Ducks Given

'Zero Ducks Given' is an irreverent look at the world of cricket - less about the stats, much more about the stories...From the highs to the lows and from the big nights out to the inevitable hangovers the morning after. Much loved former England cricketer Steven Finn, currently still playing and captain of Middlesex, will give insights from inside the dressing room. Joining him will be cricket-loving Radio X presenter Toby Tarrant and Test Match Special commentator Dan Norcross. Learn more abou...

Feb 05, 20214 minEp. 1
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