Housecast

Housecast

Housecast is the podcast of Lowerhouse Cricket Club in Lancashire, conceived in 2018 by Jez Hope, Joe Martin, and Adam Hope. It captures cherished club tales, recorded to be enjoyed by all. Despite a rocky start, the podcast has thrived, especially during COVID-19 when Zoom allowed more frequent recordings with club characters. Gary Moorhouse, Gav Shields, Joe Beneduce. If you have ideas or want to participate, email us at adam@lowerhousecc.com. Don’t forget to subscribe for updates!

Episodes

May 9, 2025 50 mins

Tonight, it’s a full house (when they eventually turn up) as Gav, Gaz, Joe, Joe, and Jez join forces to break down the last three First Eleven games. We focus on the defeat to Littleborough—yes, we know we usually only pod when we’re winning, but here we are!

We also round up all the latest from the Second, Third, and Fourth Elevens, with the usual mix of insight, laughs, and Lowerhouse loyalty.

Many thanks to our sponsors:

• 🟡 Spoon...

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The 2025 season is officially underway, and we’re kicking things off with a bumper Easter weekend review. We break down the Good Friday showdown with the Deccan Chargers, celebrate our Ron Singleton Trophy win over rivals Burnley, and take a look at a strong league start against Darwen.


We’re also joined by Tom Walker, who talks us through his brilliant century and shares insights from a weekend full of action.


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We’ve taken a different approach with today’s episode — one that goes beyond cricket, but speaks to the heart of our club and community.


In this special edition of Housecast, we share the story of the Moorhouse family — Fran, Bethany, Grace, and Gary — who open up with incredible honesty about the journey they’ve been on. While the COVID pandemic was a difficult and uncertain time for all of us, what the Moorhouse family has endured...

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April 16, 2025 65 mins


We're back! A brand new season is on the horizon, and we're kicking things off with a chat with club captain Ben Heap. He gives us the lowdown on pre-season preparations and any player movements you need to know about.

Plus, we reveal the winners of the latest Lowerhouse Draw – are you one of them?

As always, massive thanks to our brilliant sponsors:

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We’re back! Paddy doesn’t turn up for a guest spot, unfortunately. We talk about Rawtenstalls’ New Head Coach, new League Rules and other nonsense.


We also draw the latest Lowerhouse Draw


Many thanks as always to our sponsors:


- Spoonful of Sweets – www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

- Birchall Foodservice – www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk

- Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/


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February 2, 2025 42 mins

We’ve revamped the Housecast.


We talk about the goings on at the club, what’s going on round the league in general (yes, Jez has got his way, we can talk about other clubs) and we do the latest Lowerhouse Draw.


Many thanks as always to our sponsors:


Spoonful of Sweets – www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

Birchall Foodservice – www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk

Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/

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December 20, 2024 55 mins

The Joes, Jez, Gary and Gav get together just before Christmas for an update.


Gary talks us through his families conquests with the Change and Check campaign. You can find out more about it here: https://www.itv.com/lorraine/tags/change-and-check


We also take a glimpse back to 2020.


They talk through all things ravioli, what is going on at the club over the Christmas Period and draw two Lowerhouse Draws (including the num...

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November 26, 2024 82 mins

We've been talking for ages about the concept of the Housecast Dream teamm so here it is. Picking the best Lowerhouse XI.



Here are the rules:

- Pick your best 11 who have played over 30 games in the last 50 years.

- 10 amateurs.

- 1 professional.



Stan wanted a team per decade, but we don't have all year. We've had some great submissions from our loyal listeners and some sent in from ringers... wink, wink, Hopey.



This is Par...

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November 20, 2024 70 mins

We've been talking for ages about the concept of the Housecast Dream teamm so here it is. Picking the best Lowerhouse XI.


Here are the rules:

- Pick your best 11 who have played over 30 games in the last 50 years.

- 10 amateurs.

- 1 professional.


Stan wanted a team per decade, but we don't have all year. We've had some great submissions from our loyal listeners and some sent in from ringers... wink, wink, Hopey.


Part 1, we tal...

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A throwback as a bonus episode with video for those who listen on Spotify.

Lancashire Cricket is delighted to announce that the winner of The Energy Check Game Changer of the Month Award for June, is The Housecast Podcast from Lowerhouse Cricket Club

The monthly initiative aims to recognise and reward the outstanding contributions made by individuals working in cricket across Lancashire every month, with a Game Changer of the Yea...

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October 27, 2024 54 mins

It’s autumn. There’s no cricket so we’re talking paddle, golf and the rest. No guests, like an acoustic live lounge session. We then get onto the Lowerhouse bird XI and start the debate on the best players, forming a team that have played in the last 50 years.


We draw the two latest Lowerhouse draws.


Many thanks as always to our sponsors:


Spoonful of Sweets – www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

Birchall Foodservice – www.birchallf...

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A rare guestless podcast. We talk through what happened on T20 finals day and how it feels like the end of the season is fast approaching.


We also draw the bump summer Lowerhouse Draw.

Many thanks as always to our sponsors:

Spoonful of Sweets – www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk
Birchall Foodservice – www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk
Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/

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Did that just really happen? The lads are joined by golden boy Charlie Gansler and Joey Hawke to talk through the monumental and memorable Worsley Cup Final of 2024. We talk through the preperation, the game and the aftermath...


Many thanks as always to our sponsors:

Spoonful of Sweets – www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk

Birchall Foodservice – www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk

Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/

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Jez, The Joes and Adam get together to quickly review the Burnley match (we don't only cast when we're winning!) - we review a little on field comment from Bharat Tripathi and we mainly focus on this weekends Worsley Cup Final! We also draw the two latest Lowerhouse Draws Many thanks as always to our sponsors: Spoonful of Sweets – www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice – www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Milltown Pies – www...
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Chippy got in touch a few weeks ago and had never heard of Housecast. He's since binged every episode and wanted to give his two penneth. A cracking episode. Many thanks as always to our sponsors: Spoonful of Sweets – www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice – www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/
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We bring you an exciting one this week, with our professional Dan Salpietro talking about his career, family and focus at the club. It's one not to miss. Dan gives us a great insight and clearly shows how the club is motoring on at the minute. Many thanks as always to our sponsors: Spoonful of Sweets – www.spoonfulofsweets.co.uk Birchall Foodservice – www.birchallfoodservice.co.uk Milltown Pies – www.facebook.com/MillTownPies/
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In 2004 we released our Greatest Hits. This was the final track. Released by: MJW Stars Release date: 01 June 2004
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July 1, 2024 5 mins
In 2004 we released our Greatest Hits. Wotfotdoo is dedicated to the one and only Chris Benbow. Released by: MJW Stars Release date: 01 June 2004
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June 26, 2024 1 min
In 2004 we released our Greatest Hits. This is sung by the one and only Joe Martin. In operatic style, obviously. Released by: MJW Stars Release date: 01 June 2004
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June 23, 2024 8 mins
In 1999 we released a charity single ‘Lowerhouse is our home’ - this is the addition. Some great tales recalled. Masterminded by Mark Whitehead and featuring some of the all time greats and even Lowerhouse Junior School, it raised valuable funds when the club was in a dire financial positions. Released by: MJW Stars Release date: 19 June 2013
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