The Bowler’s Union Podcast

Junior County Pathway: Does It Really Work?

From pathway pressure to selection decisions, late development, club cricket, and what counties are really looking for, we break it all down honestly — with a few moments of complete pet-related chaos along the way.
We get into:• Pets causing absolute carnage before we even get started 😅• What the county pathway actually gets right• The problem with picking “big kids” who lack genuine skill or long-term potential• Why late developers often end up being the strongest players• Whether adult club cricket offers a better environment for growth• And lots more along the way 🏏
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Cheers,Wrighty & Barks@lifeOfChrisWright | @k13bkr | @thebowlersunion
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The best of the rest | All-time bowling lineup!

In this episode we pick the greatest lineup comprising bowlers from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Ireland! The best of the rest!
The rules of our picks are the following
We pick a player based on their absolute peak
We have to include at least one spinner
We have to include a genuine all-rounder
We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on our social media platforms!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
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India's all-time test bowling attack!

In this episode we try and pick India's greatest ever test bowling attack!
The rules of our picks are the following
We pick a player based on their absolute peak
We have to include at least one spinner
We have to include a genuine all-rounder
We assume that our bowling attack will randomly play somewhere in the world and as such has to be balanced appropriately!
Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on our social media platforms!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

Pro Interview | Matt Potts

In this pro episode we chat with England and Durham's Matt Potts!
We catch up with Matt before he jets off to try and smash the Aussies down under! He is part of arguably the most exciting group of bowlers England have taken to Australia for some time! 
We discuss
His journey so far and exploding onto the scene!
Matts attitude to training and preparation.
His dream attack that has to include himself!
Injuries at a young age and remodelling his action.
How he wants people to think of him as a bowler!
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
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You Don’t Need a New Plan — You Need Discipline!

In this episode we have a good old rant about some mistakes people make with their training!
We discuss
Programme hopping!
Staying in your comfort zone.
The path of least resistance.
Asking everybody for advice?!
Biomechanics.
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

6 Tips to have your best off season ever!

In this episode we give you 6 tips to have your best off season ever!
We discuss
Taking a well earned breakReflecting properly on your bowling!Building your baseSetting goalsBuilding a plan and staying on track!And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

The Lions squad touring Australia!

In this episode we chat about the England Lions squad that has been announced to shadow the main side and take on Australia down under!
We discuss
The balance of the squad
The seamers
Notable omissions
The size of these blokes!
Division one v division two
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

England's Ashes squad!

In this episode we chat about England's recently announced Ashes squad to take on Australia down under!
We discuss
Keith's Hampshire send off
Wrighty gets 600 first class wickets
The bowlers in the England Squad
Notable omissions
Our preferred line-up 
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

Pro Interview | Sam Hain

In this pro episode we chat with England and Warwickshire's Sam Hain!
Although Hainy isnt a bowler we discuss how he sees things from a batters standpoint as well as some old stories and the good old days.
We discuss
The journey so far?
The Gold Coast to Birmingham!
The influence of Bell and Trott and who is his favourite?
Toughest opponents!
His favourite format?
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20

After play episode!

In this episode we record after play and discuss recent events and what's been going on with us!
We discuss
Keith's body after his first proper game back!
Play Sussex but not staying in Hove
Unadkat
Overrates!
T20 finals day
And lots more!
We hope you enjoy the podcast! If so please leave us a 5* review and share it with someone you think will also love it!
If you want to watch the episode then make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and be part of The Bowlers Union!
Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram, Tiktok and X!
All the best 
Wrighty and Barks
@lifeOfChrisWright @k13bkr @thebowlersunion
This episode is brought to you in association with Gray-Nicolls! We are delighted they support us and you can receive a discount off their amazing products. Visit their website Gray-Nicolls | Cricket Bats | Loyalty Points | Free UK Shipping and claim your discount using the code here! A_TBUP20