The Bowler’s Union Podcast
Hosted by ex professional cricketer and now Derbyshire Bowling Lead Coach Chris Wright and Warwickshire's star left armer seamer Keith Barker, this is a podcast for bowlers who want to understand the game properly.
From bowling tips you can actually use, to interviews with players who’ve lived it, plus honest insight into what really matters at the top level — this is cricket talk without the noise.
If you love bowling and live for cricket, you’re in the right place.
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Episodes
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
In this episode we answer some listener questions and discuss a couple of other random things that have come up recently!
We discuss
Ben Stokes aura!
Alternative views on the best Australia attack ever!
We love Siraj!
If you are a big lad you only need this skillset?!
Fantasy football!
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
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
In this episode we chat with Durham and England's Mark Wood!
Woody puts bums on seats and is a true fan favourite! Arguably England's quickest ever bowler, he is a fearsome and whole hearted performer for both county and country!
We discuss
Injuries
Run-ups
His favourite bowling partner!
Playing for ben Stokes
Why he thinks he is rapid!
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
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
In this episode we try and pick Australia'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
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
In this episode we chat about the most dangerous pitch we have ever played on!
We discuss
The phone call! Its hard, cracked and really green!
Pacey attacks
Steve Magoffin
Getting smashed in the head
Casualties
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
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
In this special guest episode we chat with former England bowling lead and current Nottinghamshire bowling coach Kevin Shine! This was a monster episode with knowledge bombs being dropped all the time! As a result we have split the episode into two parts! Enjoy part two!
We discuss
Zone 2 conditioning and running
Time in the weight room!
Being a role model
The perfect bowler?
Bowling being easy and efficient!
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!
Subscribe and follow us on all our social media platforms! You can find us on Instagram and Tiktok!
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
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
In this episode we discuss workload management and how much you should be bowling!
We discuss
Barks getting schooled at the weekend!
Weekly over targets for different levels
Junior bowling regulations
Our experiences of workload management
Rotation!
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
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
In this special guest episode we chat with former England bowling lead and current Nottinghamshire bowling coach Kevin Shine! This was a monster episode with knowledge bombs being dropped all the time! As a result we have split the episode into two parts! Enjoy part one!
We discuss
The difference between international and county cricket
Managing Jimmy Anderson's workloads
Working with county bowling coaches
When to take breaks
Working within certain bandwidths to improve
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
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
In this episode we chat with current pro umpire and former Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire bowling allrounder David Millns!
We discuss
The difference between then and now!
Playing vs umpiring
Toughest opponents
Wide Yorkers and the rules
Your Close to the front line!
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
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
In this episode we try and pick the Pakistan 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
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
In this pro episode we chat with current England women's duo Lauren Filer and Lauren Bell!
We caught up with them during their current ODI series v The West Indies.
We discuss
Their journey so far?
Role models and inspirations!
Their favourite format and playing more tests
Technical work ons whilst playing international cricket!
A great start to the summer
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