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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 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.
Downton Abbey
With Finny away in Australia, Toby and Dan are joined by TRIPLE Ashes winner Graeme Swann!
Swanny discusses his hatred of Mankads, how to deal with the Aussies this coming summer, how much he enjoyed getting David Warner out and a brilliant story about Finny, complete with impression!
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48:5605/01/2023
100 Not Out
That's the century up! Our 100th episode is the usual mix of nonsense and cricket.
Finny, Toby and Dan discuss Rehan Ahmed, batting collapses, Ebadot Hossain and reflect on the Zero Ducks Given journey so far...
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54:0023/12/2022
Young Cilla
You wait twenty years for an England victory in Pakistan and then two come along at once...another thrilling win for Ben Stokes and the team broken down by the ZDG boys in their own unique way.
Meanwhile, Finny has been part of the Sky Sports Cricket team during the Second Test wearing some questionable clobber and Dan is jetting off to join the Test Match Special team in Karachi, having been asked to bring over a few items.
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52:3114/12/2022
Sweat
It's Test cricket but not as we know it...
England completed a frankly silly win over Pakistan earlier this week - Is it the greatest overseas victory of all time?
Elsewhere, how to shine a cricket ball, our favourite cricketer Ebadot Hossain is being classic Ebadot and Finny talks about the bleakest end to a Test career ever.
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48:2108/12/2022
Gandhi or Bundy?
Test cricket is back and England are back in Pakistan for the first time in 17 years. But it's not been plain sailing as the tourists have been hit by a pretty grim sounding virus....
And the new season domestic fixtures are out and as you can imagine Finny is delighted about the prospect of playing on the South Coast in early April...
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48:4302/12/2022
Haircut
Australia completed a 3-0 series whitewash over England in the most meaningless ODI series ever known.
Finny, Dan and Toby discuss the madness of the current schedule and the future of 50 over cricket.
Plus with Pakistan around the corner, the brilliant Aatif Nawaz returns to preview what to expect from the home side.
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51:5325/11/2022
Jaffa Cakes
England Men are World Champions (again) after a thrilling victory over Pakistan as Finny, Toby and a drunk Dan (again) reflect on a brilliant final.
Plus the team launch the "Cricket Teas World Cup" and there's some sad news from the world of English cricket.
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48:1116/11/2022
The George Best of Cricket
And then there were four as the T20 World Cup semi-finals get underway.
The team reflect on a classic South Africa choke against The Netherlands, England's progression throughout the tournament and just for once, Finny's international career gets a bit of love.
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46:2009/11/2022
Dan in the Jungle
England's T20 World Cup hopes are just about still alive after a great win over New Zealand.
Finny, Toby and a slightly inebriated Dan reflect on a huge result for Jos Buttler's team.
They also discuss "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here" and the nicest man in cricket.
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48:3302/11/2022
Old King Kohli
The T20 World Cup is well under way... but before the boys discuss that they get distracted, for a change, and talk about a few slightly more disturbing topics.
Plus the team are excited to hear the news that the podcast is growing internationally... Sort of.
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45:2326/10/2022
Hodor
The T20 World Cup is underway but even before the boys get to that, all manner of topics discussed.
It turns out that Dan is huge fan of Doctor Who, Finny gets mistaken for a footballer and there's an update on the quest to find Ethel a boyfriend.
In cricketing matters, Scotland got off to a flyer by beating West Indies and the ZDG boys make their predictions as to who will win the trophy.
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45:4419/10/2022
Claude
England are looking good ahead of the T20 World Cup just at the right time after a couple of win over Australia. But the series hasn't been without controversy after a clash between Matthew Wade and Mark Wood.
Dan has hot-footed it from the 2nd T20 to join Toby and Finny minutes after the end for another episode as Finny discusses the importance of a united dressing room, central contracts and his greatest ever shot.
And yes, more chat about Ethel and this time, we need the help of the listener.
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47:5313/10/2022
David Beckham
Well, what a series that was! England won the final T20 to complete a 4-3 win over Pakistan and the boys discuss the current state of the squad ahead of the World Cup.
There's also a long discussion about facial hair and a certain queueing footballer as well as another very welcome appearance by Ethel.
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48:0405/10/2022
Womankad
Toby is back, much to the disappointment of Dan and Finny.
THAT incident in the 3rd ODI between England and India is discussed, Surrey's Championship title win is obviously talked about and there's lots of love for Harry Brook.
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47:3228/09/2022
Moustache
With Toby away and with Dan and Finny still annoyed that they weren't invited to the wedding, the fabulous Isabelle Westbury joins Zero Ducks Given to add a touch of class to the proceedings.
They talk about the England mens team being in Pakistan, England women taking on India, stag and hen dos, beds and facial hair.
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58:0821/09/2022
Butter Chicken
The English Test summer is over! Finny, Toby and Dan discuss the most bizarre and successful summer of cricket in a long long time and the impact of Stokes and McCullum.
Finny talks about his recent knee operation in graphic detail, Dan is late because he's ordered a curry and forgotten about the podcast and we ask the question 'who's the worst cricketer the Queen ever met?'
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57:1013/09/2022
Is a Quaver a crisp?
Another chaotic week in the world of cricket and another chaotic podcast. Johnny Bairstow has been injured in a freak golf accident and half the World T20 squad is currently injured too.
Meanwhile, Daniel and Toby cover all the other big topics including breakfast choices and crisps.
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53:5606/09/2022
Dan's Pants
Daniel and Finny have been getting along famously in recent days leaving Toby feeling left out. And if that wasn't enough, Daniel discusses borrowing another man's underwear...
And in cricket, England got back to winning ways after a perfect performance against South Africa in the Second Test at Old Trafford. The ZDG team assess how Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes and newly confessed 'gym freak' Ollie Robinson helped their team to a comprehensive victory.
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45:2430/08/2022
5-2-3
A whole of topics discussed this week from bowling records in The Hundred, a brief look back at England's First Test defeat to South Africa, the German word for "Baz Ball" and Finny's cats make yet another appearance.
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48:3223/08/2022
Size 12.5 CK4040
After a week off, Toby, Finny and Dan return refreshed and raring to go.
Breakfast, toilet doors, Darren Stevens, The Hundred, England v South Africa and much much more discussed in this episode of Zero Ducks Given. What else could you possibly want?!
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47:5216/08/2022
Another Chance to Hear...
The various members of the ZDG team are all over the place this week so rather than let our one listener miss out on hearing from Finny, Dan and Toby, we're re-releasing a classic episode from earlier this year to keep the listener entertained.
Back next week with a brand new episode.
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50:1409/08/2022
Pimple Popping
Not an episode for the faint-hearted as the team discuss gruesome injuries, major surgery and ingrown hairs.
There is also some cricket chat as well including The Hundred, the England white-ball side and the Commonwealth Games. Plus Daniel is having a moan about his gruelling schedule...
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41:5003/08/2022
The One with Murts
We've got a great guest on the podcast this week as Finny's former team mate Tim Murtagh joins us for a trip down memory lane.
They talk about their time together at Middlesex, their recent struggles as captains and of course, their Test half-centuries...
And Dan recounts his train journey from Durham to London.
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48:2427/07/2022
Marmite
A very busy podcast this week with both England's men and women in action and the ODI retirement of Ben Stokes.
The ZDG react to what this news means for the 50 over game. Elsewhere, a couple of our listeners have dug up some old magazine articles about our Finny...
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47:0820/07/2022
Finny for PM
It has been a busy week for the England men and women this week - with contrasting results. It could be worse though, you could be Virat Kohli who continues to search for that elusive century.
And Finny is the captain of Sussex this week! But he's facing another very flat wicket and he's not happy about it (surprise)
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46:2113/07/2022
76: Brendon McCullum's Love Island
Well this is getting silly now... Another record breaking England run chase and more Baz-Ball antics as they beat India to level the Test series 2-2
A (slightly tipsy) Dan and Toby react to the game. And is there a batsman even worse than Ebadot Hossain?!
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43:1006/07/2022
75: Born to Funk
Baz-Ball is here and it's beautiful! The England boys completed another thrilling run chase against New Zealand to complete an unexpected series whitewash.
Elsewhere, with Eoin Morgan's retirement, the team reflect on his amazing contribution to English cricket. And our new favourite cricketer Ebadot Hussein has been in action...
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49:2328/06/2022
74: Dan's Jerry Can
Another great week in the cricket world (unless you're a Dutch bowler) as England set a new record ODI score. But Finny isn't convinced it's a great watch!
Elsewhere, the team discuss the best looking cricketers, bad haircuts and the strangest opening partnership ever..
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54:0522/06/2022
73: Jonny B Good
What have we just witnessed? England chasing down 299 in 50 overs in a TEST MATCH thanks to a breath-taking Jonny Bairstow knock.
The ZDG team relive an amazing English win, which means they don't have time to talk about Finny's disappointing week...
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39:2115/06/2022
72: Rabbit Pie
England have finally won a Test match!
The Zero Duck Given boys reflect on a great win for the new Stokes-McCullum era and another Joe Root masterclass
Meanwhile Finny has been taking wickets and exacting his revenge on John Simpson of Middlesex and Daniel tells us where he'd like us to scatter his ashes...
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49:3507/06/2022
71: Have you seen Bazeer Ghalib?
The English Test summer is here! England versus New Zealand begins this week and we are joined by special guest Jeremy Coney who gives us his verdict on the appointment of Brendon McCullum.
Plus, Dan poses a philosophical question and Finny has been in action for Sussex and tells us about the time he met the Queen...
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53:3631/05/2022
70: Mixing bowls and test tubes
The English Test summer is nearly here! The squad has been announced for the upcoming match against New Zealand and there's a few surprises and some familiar returning faces...
In other news, Daniel has had some medical issues, Toby has had food poisoning and Finny tells us about the illest he's ever been...
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52:2025/05/2022
69: Flat Pack
Another busy week for English cricket as Brendon McCullum was announced as the new red ball coach with the first Test of the summer just weeks away. Whilst down under it's been another sad week for Australian cricket.
Elsewhere, the Fairbreak Invitational has been taking place and Finny has been struggling with flat pack furniture...
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45:4017/05/2022
68: Do Goths like candles?
It's been a bad week for WG Grace fans as he has had some runs and wickets removed from his record.
Meanwhile in the modern era, the County Championship continues and Toby suggests a new rule... which Finny is (unsurprisingly) not happy with.
And Dan has boiler issues.
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46:2710/05/2022
67: Tuscany
The podcast has a cultured, continental feel this week as Norcross joins Toby and Finny from atop a big hill in Tuscany.
The team react to the appointment of Ben Stokes as England Test captain as well as the latest round of County Championship matches. Plus, you can hear what happened when Toby and Dan went to a street cricket event organised by the wonderful charity Chance 2 Shine.
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50:2503/05/2022
66: Creamy Water
The boys are back together this week as they reflect on a few standout performers in the County Championship, the ridiculous form of Jos Buttler in the IPL and the appointment of Rob Key as Director of England Men's Cricket.
Elsewhere, Norcross is hungover (again) and Finny has had his knees drained...
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47:4026/04/2022
65: A Clip Show Volume 1
It's been one of those weeks where the Zero Ducks Given team just haven't been able to coordinate their schedules.
So rather than let our two listeners down, we've put together a selection of highlights from the podcast to keep you going this week.
Rest assured, Finny, Norcross and Toby will be back next week.
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51:4119/04/2022
64: The Nightwatchman
Finny's season got off to a good individual start as he made his debut for Sussex, was in the wickets and hit his first six of the year!
The team react to the start of the County Championship, the possible loss of one of the most loved things in league cricket, discuss some questionable tactics in the IPL and also talk about the worst batsman in the world.
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46:3312/04/2022
63: Finny's Birthday Episode
Not one, but two brilliant guests this week. Cricket superfan and star of 'The Thick of It' Chris Addison reacts to a brilliant Women's World Cup, whilst self-professed cricket geek Erika Morris gives us a statistical preview of the upcoming season.
Elsewhere the Hundred squads have been announced and Finny is getting ready for a (freezing) first game of the season.
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48:3605/04/2022
62: Monks in Denim
So much for the "red ball reset" as England suffered a pretty embarrassing defeat in the final Test against West Indies.
Elsewhere, Finny has been in action for his new side Sussex and Norcross has a money-making scheme in mind.
And we ask the big question- should all professional cricketers be given a cat or a pony?
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49:1630/03/2022
61: Rum Punch
The ZDG team are back for another episode as they discuss another ultimately drab Test match between England and West Indies although there were some highlights including Ben Stokes and Kraigg Braithwaite's wonderful batting and Jack Leach's mammoth spell.
At the other end of the entertainment spectrum, England Women (just about) pulled off a stunning win against New Zealand. Elsewhere, Finny is absolutely loaded thanks to his TV work, Dan has been eating tree leaves and Toby learns the hard way that rum punches are dangerous.
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43:2823/03/2022
60: Milk
The Zero Ducks Given team react to England's drawn first Test against West Indies as the supposed 'red ball reset' gets underway.
And after a couple of dodgy pitches around the world, Toby think he has a solution but the others just think he's an idiot. Plus, Finny is set some new challenges for his upcoming season with Sussex.
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45:4415/03/2022
59: Bowling Shane
A sad week for cricket and an uncharacteristically sensible episode to go with it. The team reflect on the shocking news of the death of Shane Warne and what he meant to them as a fan, a fellow player and a colleague.
Plus the brilliant commentator and journalist Geoff Lemon joins the boys to tell us how the tragic news has affected Australians.
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48:4708/03/2022
58: Ethel
Ahead of Australia’s first tour of Pakistan since 1998, we were joined by the excellent Aatif Nawaz for his preview of the home side.
For the rest of the podcast we mainly just talked about Finny's cat Ethel licking herself.
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49:5201/03/2022
57: Janet Banana
Is this the greatest era of Test bowlers ever? Or are the batsmen just a bit rubbish...? Steven Finn, Daniel Norcross and Toby Tarrant discuss.
Finny discusses what he thinks makes a good/bad captain. Plus it's the anniversary of a very special innings.
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48:3722/02/2022
56: Pancakes
It's a busy week this week! Richard Madley tells us about his time as the IPL auctioneer and we reflect on some of the big winners and losers at this year's event.
Plus Kate Cross joins us from New Zealand and talks about life in quarantine ahead of the Women's World Cup.
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48:5515/02/2022
55: Collo
Another mad week in the world of cricket as Finny, Dan and Toby react to the shock decision to drop Broad and Anderson from England's forthcoming tour of the West Indies!
And the boys are joined by the co-host of the brilliant "Final Word" podcast and all round good bloke Adam Collins to talk all things Australia; The departure of Justin Langer, the Women's Ashes win and the upcoming tour of Pakistan.
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46:0309/02/2022
54: H from Steps
Some wonderful cricket matches to discuss this week as the West Indies beat England in the Men's T20 series and the Women played out a thrilling draw with the Aussies in the one off Test. We're joined by Sophia Dunkley to discuss that match.
Elsewhere, Finny has been selling pants online and Dan has been cutting his wife's hair with...
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57:2501/02/2022
53: Shark
Finny is back from Australia but gutted to be home and closer to Daniel and Toby. Luckily his much better friend, the brilliant Isabelle Westbury, joins us this week ahead of the England Women's Test Match against the Aussies.
Elsewhere, Daniel is in high spirits after treating himself to a new vacuum cleaner and Finny gives us a touching rendition of Baby Shark...
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46:3025/01/2022
52: Oysters and Truffles
Another Ashes defeat and another England batting collapse as the team reflect on a harrowing series.
Elsewhere, Finny has been spending time with his hero,Virat Kohli steps down as India captain and 'The Love God' answers some of your questions...
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54:4418/01/2022