Synopsis
Whitto, your average cricket fan takes your through the cricketing week. Spurned by his friends, silenced by his girlfriend and shunned by his family, he takes it all out on the cricketing gods. Full of metaphors, silly sounds and a few swears this podcast performs a function none out there do.If you want a lighthearted, possibly funny and opinionated look at cricket then this is for you.
Episodes
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Back To The Future
30/08/2018 Duration: 13minRecorded during the first days play of the fourth test, this pod quickly gets out of date... Mind you the last time The Ageas Bowl hosted a test was back in 2014, hence we travel back in time. In this episode, dancing sharks, crystal balls and dead ringers. Plus Whitto dials up his old mate Joseph Root for a quick chatter... You'll never see 2018 in a more different light. Confused? It'll make sense eventually...
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Kitchen Nightmares
23/08/2018 Duration: 13minEngland were full of butter fingers in the 3rd Test against India... Trying to keep a lid on his emotions, Whitto reviews the nightmarish performance. In this episode, the Wild West, a shock inclusion and sparkly sequins. Strictly Come Dancing line up was announced this week. Thanks to Swanny, there may be some dancing in the show! Plus where's the lamb sauce?! Another hilarious pod for you this week... Spread the word my friends!
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Reviewing The Situation
16/08/2018 Duration: 12minCan a fellow be podcaster all his life? Well Whitto is certainly giving it a warbling effort! A complete rollercoaster of a show for you today... In this episode, one free man, a West End star and classic Steve. We take a look back at Lords through rain tinted specs. Plus Robbie, Monty Python, a drunk Cook and Bill & Ben! Oh and a bit of serious Stokes chat. You'll scream with laughter... Download and subscribe today.
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Night At The Movies
09/08/2018 Duration: 12minWe've got an offer you can't refuse... A blockbuster of a podcast streamed right to you, just before the Second Test begins! In this episode, the new Pope, a blonde quiff and one cheeky limerick... Hear a recap of Edgbaston, the T20 Blast and of course a preview of Lords! We love the smell of laughter in the morning... Have a listen. Go ahead, make our day.
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Cupid's Arrow
02/08/2018 Duration: 16minWe all love cricket don't we? Especially on a day which has seen some scintillating test match cricket. Stokes on fire, Curran announcing himself and Kohli batting supreme. In this episode, two angry Yorkshiremen, a Radio 1 countdown and one limp flag... Plus Whitto recreates an iconic Python sketch with devastating results! With it being England's 1000th Test Match we also hear 5 of the greatest matches. This is one heck of a show! Stick your neck out and get impaled on the love arrow.
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Pick 'n' Mix
26/07/2018 Duration: 14minThey say absence makes the heart grow stronger... Hello? Have you even noticed your cricket pod hasn't been around for two weeks? Well we're back with a bang. Whitto reveals where he's been and plays some crucial recorded evidence of the ECB's meeting about 'The 100.' In this episode, soggy bottoms, a flossing giraffe and Brexit explained. Plus the 'Incredible' news of Adil Rashid's return... All sorts of treats for you this week and over on www.howzatforalaugh.com. You'll never go hungry again!
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Mood Of The Nation
05/07/2018 Duration: 12minEverybody is chatting about one thing right now. The footy. The immortal phrase, 'It's Coming Home' is everywhere right now. Even in this weeks pod. In this episode, one naked rain dance, a false loss of virginity and many jokes about teeth. Plus Whitto present his '5 Handy Tips' on the T20 Vitality Blast! N.B. You may not agree with all of them. The podcast which has been compared to marmite. Everyone loves us!
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The Party Pooper
27/06/2018 Duration: 13minExcitingly we have an eye witness account of the final ODI between England and Australia. Yes, Whitto was there with his scorecard, being the weirdo we all wish we didn't know... In this episode, an exploding volcano, some Morris dancers and the Essex Elvis. Plus some drunken conversations all about men's genitals. Another treat of a pod, poured with ice for you to enjoy in this heatwave! Check out the website for more satirical articles...
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Reach For The Stars
21/06/2018 Duration: 13minThere were many records broken this week! Not least, Whitto's ability to present the first ever pod which contained 85% positivity. In this episode, a drunk quizmaster, one tearful poem and BDSM. England men and women are Guinness World Record holders, unlike your host who struggles to hold down his Guinness. Listen, laugh a little and pass on the word to your mates! Or nemesis if you really want them to suffer. I've got you and you've got me so...?
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Cricket's Coming Home
14/06/2018 Duration: 12minThe greatest show on earth starts this week. Afghanistan versus India! Only kidding we know you're all about that football but why not stick us on instead of ITV's abysmal commentary. In this episode, boxing kangaroos, the spy who loved you and a Scottish rebel... Plus David Attenborough's attempts to save an endangered snake. All on the podcast which never mentions footy. Alright maybe we mention it once... I'll have a hilarious pod, shaken, not stirred.
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Mirror Mirror On The Wall
07/06/2018 Duration: 12minWho is the fairest of them all? Well this week it's baby faced Stuart Broad who led England's rejuvenation against Pakistan. Whitto has a trio of interviews with Broad as he responds to Vaughan's comments... and we're not sure they're mates anymore! Somebody who is our mate is good old Huw Edwards who delivers a match report in the worst accent you'll ever hear. Also in this episode, Love Island wannabe's, Spandau Ballet and Neil from 'The Inbetweeners.' Whitto's broken a mirror so bad luck, you've got 7 years of this!
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The Lion & The Tortoise
31/05/2018 Duration: 12minYou know that bloke Aesop? No, use neither. Hence why Whitto has completely made up something called a 'fable' in this week's show! Unsurprisingly it's aimed at the England team after their disgraceful performance against Pakistan. We've given them some simple lessons in how to play test match cricket... In this episode, alien spectators, naughty monks and an impatient carpenter... England have embarrassed all of us this week. Whitto just embarasses himself! Don't forget to subscribe, tell your mates and check out our website!
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Living in Fantasyland
24/05/2018 Duration: 13minAs the first peals of the Lord's bell begin, we have a brimful preview show for you of England v Pakistan. That is until England collapsed to 184 all out. Now we look a bit silly... Never mind though it just means this week you can laugh AT Whitto rather than with him! In this episode, an angry game of Top Trumps, one catchy song and gut fattening sausage rolls... Plus hear Whitto attempt exercise & adios buddy to AB. Find us on twitter @HowzatForALaugh for England updates & check out the website for match reports.
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The Embaristocats
17/05/2018 Duration: 14minBet Disney didn't think a lonely guy, recording under his duvet, would attempt a pun on an already punned up title. But he did! With the England squad announced Whitto analyses it with all the patience of a kid at a T20 game. In this episode, Prince Harry's addiction, a money grabbing butler and combine harvesters... Plus we hear Dom Bess and his missus arguing in IKEA!* Not to be missed. I mean really, it's purrfect. *Might be a suspect Somerset accent.
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Luck Of The Irish
10/05/2018 Duration: 13minTop of the morning/ afternoon/ evening! Wherever you are it's a tip top, leprechaun chasing time to be an Irish cricket fan. They host their inaugural test match this Friday against Pakistan and, in true 'Howzat' style we explore the Emerald Isle's story. In this episode, a Scandinavian doppelganger, cooking shrimps on the barbie and Bieber's biggest Belieber. Plus we hear what Winston Churchill made of cricket... It's the podcast which keeps on getting funnier!* *Not 100% guaranteed.
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A Late Night Booty Call
03/05/2018 Duration: 14minYou know those late night calls you make to an ex after one too many Smirnoff Ice's? Well this week Whitto imagines who Andrew Strauss would call. And no, it ain't KP. Also in this episode, the top attraction in Northampton, a helpless boxer and why we all need help! Plus Whitto does such a good job hosting the inaugural County Cricket Fashion Show, that Tyra Banks signs him up as a judge on 'America's Next Top Model.' We knew our boy would go far! Check out our brand new website for exclusive content, www.howzatforalaugh.com and get in touch if you fancy writing about the lighter side of cricket.
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Andy Pandy's Big Idea
26/04/2018 Duration: 15minAll hail St Andrew. No, not the one in Scotland. This week we eulogise over the ex-England opener, Andrew Strauss. And his massive brain... Full of straw. Yep Whitto might not be too keen on 'The 100.' In this episode, a deadly sniper, the new series of W1A and a bunch of clowns... Plus analogies your mother may not approve of and a 'sensible' run down of the county cricket results. Find us on our brand spanking new website, https://howzatforalaugh.com/ with some equally witty articles. If you fancy a go at writing some light hearted cricket analysis then please DM us on twitter, @HowzatForALaugh!
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Gone In 60 Minutes
19/04/2018 Duration: 17minWith a heatwave prompting topless scenes nobody wants to see and the sound of wickets clattering, summer is finally here! And by summer we do mean four days of sun, before the rains return... That's just enough time to hear all about the first round of county cricket. In this episode, Katy Perry's biggest fan, a bum pecking eagle and the new host of University Challenge... Plus Whitto gets shirty with Talksport. Watch out for some exciting news we have for you next week!
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The Final Countdown
12/04/2018 Duration: 17minAfter a weeks absence YOUR cricket pod is back, with a final look at England's eternal winter and a countdown to the County Championship. In this episode, one hungry lion, the real Benjamin Button and a naughty triple chocolate cookie... Don that waterproof jacket and get ready for the 2018 Specsavers County Championship! Find us on twitter, @HowzatForALaugh for Whitto's predictions.
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Rubbing Sandpaper In The Wound
29/03/2018 Duration: 16minIn possibly the most controversial week in cricket EVER, Whitto goes behind the scenes of the Australian ball tampering circus. Asking all the big questions; Why did they cheat? Was it sticky tape or sandpaper? How raw is Cameron Bancroft's willy? All is revealed. With as much front as Bancroft's trousers, we brazenly offer the truth on what happened. You'll need to sandpaper those raw cheeks after all the laughs included, or if you're an Aussie to wipe away those tears... Oh come on, howzat for a laugh?