The Clean Take

Wizard the Wicketkeeper and Fish Cricket
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From Lord’s to your local park, join Fish and Wiz every week as they discuss the best and worst from the world of cricket. Tune in as two very average cricketers try to tell the professionals how the game should be played while telling their stories and reacting to the world of village cricket.

  1. 1 day ago

    All Out for 2?! The Worst Cricket Scorecards We've Ever Seen

    The Trent Rockets head to Lord’s, Wizard gets Fish a proper Nike shirt, and we dive into the chaos of club cricket. Plus: our first-ever Hundred game, the MSG chant that needs banning, two of the worst scorecards we’ve ever seen, and a village cricket cheating scandal involving a ball in a bush. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome 01:10 What we’ve been up to 02:03 🚀 Trent Rockets at Lord’s — Wizard’s big weekend 03:14 🎁 The Nike jersey reveal 04:12 🏟️ Our first-ever Hundred game — Manchester Super Giants 06:55 🗣️ The MSG chant has to go 13:22 🏏 Club cricket round-up — Fish’s catch 14:25 The 90-for-9 miracle chase & Fish’s umpiring 17:39 🧤 Wizard’s four catches behind the stumps 21:48 📉 Scorecard of the Week 22:45 All out for 2 — Richmond CC 28:37 🦆 All out for 3 — ten ducks and a number 11 32:20 🤫 The Whaley Bridge ball-swap scandal 37:30 Locked in the changing room 🎙️ Pro cricket analysis, honest stats and village cricket chaos — every week. Listen to new episodes weekly on Spotify and YouTube. Follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Disclaimer: The allegations and opinions discussed in this episode regarding Whaley Bridge CC are strictly allegations and represent the views and commentary of the hosts/speakers. At the time of publication, these claims are unproven and should not be treated as established fact or a definitive finding of wrongdoing. This content is provided for informational and discussion purposes only and is not intended to defame, malign, or injure the reputation of any individual or organisation involved. We welcome responses, clarifications or official statements from any party mentioned.

    All Out for 2?! The Worst Cricket Scorecards We've Ever Seen

  2. 8 Aug

    Viagra stops play?! | The Worst Cricket Excuses Ever, The Hundred and The Worst Scorecard Ever.

    Fish's wild week at The Hundred, interviewing England legends Stuart Broad & Ben Duckett, plus why Trent Rockets are absolutely unstoppable right now 🚀 Then we get into the best (and worst) cricket excuses ever sent in: Viagra, nursery graduations, and a lost brother-in-law. Plus: two scorecards you won't believe! Like, subscribe and comment with your thoughts. 🏏 New episodes every week covering club cricket, wicketkeeping, batting disasters, and everything happening in the cricket world. #Cricket #EnglandCricket #VillageCricket #ClubCricket #cricketpodcast

    Viagra stops play?! | The Worst Cricket Excuses Ever, The Hundred and The Worst Scorecard Ever.

  3. 1 Aug

    Clicky Ponting: Cricket's Most Ridiculous Cheating Scandal

    The Clean Take Podcast is back with another packed episode covering The Hundred, club cricket controversy, and the latest England news. This week, we chat about Fish's first presenting gig with Trent Rockets, Birmingham Phoenix's dramatic finish, the shocking abuse directed at a 13-year-old club cricketer, the bizarre "Clicky Ponting" fake-catch incident, Steven Fleming's appointment as England's new Test coach, and Joe Root's return as Test captain. Timestamps: 00:00 – The Hundred at Edgbaston 04:36 – Fish's first presenting gig 10:31 – Club cricket stories 14:14 – Abuse aimed at a 13-year-old player 20:00 – The "Clicky Ponting" fake-catch scandal 32:52 – Steven Fleming becomes England Test coach 35:21 – Joe Root returns as captain 38:17 – Outro New episodes every week covering club cricket, The Hundred, England cricket, wicketkeeping, batting, and the biggest stories from around the game.

    Clicky Ponting: Cricket's Most Ridiculous Cheating Scandal

  4. 23 Jul

    "Get That On Your Live Stream!" | Sledged at a Quarterfinal & Run Out By My Own Mate

    🏏 We rushed back from a brutal quarterfinal to record this one at 11pm. Wiz got sledged relentlessly and Fish got run out by his own mate after facing ONE ball. Plus: Brendon McCullum sacked, Justin Langer for England, and Craig Overton's T20 Blast madness. New episodes every week covering club cricket, wicketkeeping, batting disasters, and everything happening in the cricket world. #Cricket #EnglandCricket #VillageCricket #ClubCricket #CricketPodcast

    "Get That On Your Live Stream!" | Sledged at a Quarterfinal & Run Out By My Own Mate

  5. 13 Jul

    Bowled out for how many?! | Wiz gets some runs and chaos erupts in Club Cricket!

    Fish lands a hosting gig at The Hundred, Wizard finally brings up his long-awaited 50, and second-team cricket descends into complete chaos, with video evidence to prove it. We also break down England's dominant T20 win over India, Fish's latest batting disaster, a controversial afternoon of club umpiring featuring dodgy LBWs, missed stumpings and a near-fight, plus react to the worst scorecard we've ever been sent: a team bowled out for just 10. Village cricket never disappoints.

    Bowled out for how many?! | Wiz gets some runs and chaos erupts in Club Cricket!

  6. 5 Jul

    Ben Stokes Retires, The Future of England Cricket and More Dodgy Umpiring

    Ben Stokes has retired from international cricket... or has he? Wizard and Fish unpack the conspiracy theory surrounding his exit, dissect England's disastrous Test series against New Zealand, and ask why Baz McCullum and Rob Key are still in charge. They also look back at Stokes' incredible legacy, debate Harry Brook's approach at the crease, and celebrate the England Women's team reaching another final. Elsewhere, Wiz makes it three not-outs in a row (18* off 9 this week 🚀), calls out the growing umpiring crisis in club cricket, and shares another update from his latest weekend in the middle. New episodes every week covering club cricket, wicketkeeping, batting, and everything happening in the world of cricket.

    Ben Stokes Retires, The Future of England Cricket and More Dodgy Umpiring

  7. 27 Jun

    Most Overrated England Team Ever? We Got ICC Passes & Chaos Followed

    Back in the studio after an unbelievable week at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. We recap the media pass chaos — from ICC hospitality suites and getting inside the commentary box with Ian Bishop, to Fish nearly getting wiped out by security on the Edgbaston pitch and landing our first-ever player interview for the podcast with Sophie Molineux. Plus: is this the most overrated England generation? We get into the James Rew keeping technique debate, preview the Trent Bridge Test, and relive Fish’s all-time first-baller LBW meltdown. To finish, Wizard dusts off his 2006 Woodworm Wand and takes us back to where it all started. 🏏 New episodes every week covering club cricket, wicketkeeping, batting disasters, and everything happening in the cricket world. #Cricket #ClubCricket #EnglandCricket #TestCricket #CricketPodcast #VillageCricket #GMCL #CheshireCricket

    Most Overrated England Team Ever? We Got ICC Passes & Chaos Followed

  8. 15 Jun

    Behind The Scene's of Colson's Cricket Club! | Women's Cricket and England Test Match Drama

    We're live from Castleford Cricket Club with special guest Colson Smith and this one's got everything. Colson joined the committee at 15 years old, just in time to watch the club nearly fold. From relegation to a five-year rescue plan scribbled on the back of a Nando's menu, this is the story of how a local club rebuilt itself around three simple words: Cricket, Club, Community. It gets properly chaotic too, the council literally filled in their tea-room serving hatch mid-renovation, they're spending £385 just to host a home game, and somehow, out of all that, a women's team was born. Then we're into the professional game: the Lord's pitch disaster, England v NZ fallout, Ben Stokes' big night out and what Joe Root back as captain actually means. The Clean Take Podcast, honest cricket chat, served straight up. New episodes every week. 🏏

    Behind The Scene's of Colson's Cricket Club! | Women's Cricket and England Test Match Drama
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From Lord’s to your local park, join Fish and Wiz every week as they discuss the best and worst from the world of cricket. Tune in as two very average cricketers try to tell the professionals how the game should be played while telling their stories and reacting to the world of village cricket.

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  • Creator
    Wizard the Wicketkeeper and Fish Cricket
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Martin Fisher
  • Show Website
    The Clean Take

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