Running Between The Wickets

Mel Farrell
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Running Between The Wickets

An honest look behind the glamour of the life of a freelance cricket journalist. Melinda Farrell, a cricket journalist, writer, commentator, broadcaster, and content creator, shares a glimpse of the eccentricities and insanities of her life on the road, covering the sport she loves, cricket. From the glamour of hosting a show on TV to the gritty reality of managing budgets while on tour, Mel covers every aspect of her journey in this audio diary of sorts. Each episode also features an interview with a fellow cricket journeyer, from cricketers to groundstaff and beyond. So join Mel as she's Running Between the Wickets.

Episodes

  1. NOV 10

    Jacob Bethell: From Barbados to England

    Part of England's new guard, Jacob Bethell joins me on the latest episode of Running Between the Wickets, to talk about growing up in Barbados, living in Birmingham, and getting a call up to the England squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
  2. What's on at Worcestershire? ft. Ashley Giles, Joe Leach, Alan Richardson

    OCT 18

    What's on at Worcestershire? ft. Ashley Giles, Joe Leach, Alan Richardson

    I caught up with Worcestershire Chief Executive Ashley Giles, former player Joe Leach, and Head Coach Alan Richardson to ask them about what's going on at Worcestershire in a year with highs and lows, in what Giles called 'annus horribilis'. Find out why in this latest episode of Running Between The Wickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min
  3. How SACA Helps UK’s South Asian Cricketers?

    AUG 24

    How SACA Helps UK’s South Asian Cricketers?

    Co-Founder Tom Brown talks about SACA's role in helping South Asian Cricketers in the UK with a pathway to pro cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min
  4. "I'm Above Rabada, On A List!" 🎙️ Charlie Cassell

    AUG 2

    "I'm Above Rabada, On A List!" 🎙️ Charlie Cassell

    In the latest episode of Running Between the Wickets, I met up with record breaking Scotland pacer Charlie Cassell who grabbed an incredible 7 for 21 in 5.4 overs on his ODI debut, with the best ever returns for anyone on ODI debut. I also answer a question on T20 leagues from former South Africa skipper Farhaan Behardian. It's all in the latest episode of Running Between the Wickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min
  5. Covering Cricket in Germany ft. Johnny Barran

    JUL 24

    Covering Cricket in Germany ft. Johnny Barran

    In the latest episode of Running Between the Wickets, I caught up with Johnny Barran while on tour covering cricket in... Germany. Find out what I was there for, what the experience is like, and life on the road for a travelling journalist, like me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min
  6. Jomboy's Journey Through Cricket

    JUN 18

    Jomboy's Journey Through Cricket

    The T20 World Cup rolls on and, as I travel from venue to venue, from experience to experience, this week I caught up with American YouTuber Jomboy who recently commentated on the World Cup, and bridges the gap between baseball and cricket in the US with his Warehouse Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 1m

  7. JUN 12

    Scottish Dream in Barbados ft. Brad Currie

    As I start a new journey, the latest of a series of tours, I thought I'd start sharing my life with you, as I reach Barbados to cover the #T20WorldCup2024. In this episode I share my experiences as a freelance cricket journalist, working for Cricinfo, talkSPORT, and others, working out my finances and food, and even those moments that break me while I'm Running Between The Wickets. And in every episode I'll feature a special guest who I come across, and for the first one, I've got with me Scotland's Brad Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min
  • 7 Episodes

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An honest look behind the glamour of the life of a freelance cricket journalist. Melinda Farrell, a cricket journalist, writer, commentator, broadcaster, and content creator, shares a glimpse of the eccentricities and insanities of her life on the road, covering the sport she loves, cricket. From the glamour of hosting a show on TV to the gritty reality of managing budgets while on tour, Mel covers every aspect of her journey in this audio diary of sorts. Each episode also features an interview with a fellow cricket journeyer, from cricketers to groundstaff and beyond. So join Mel as she's Running Between the Wickets.

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