S16 Ep 885: David’s Test Match Special
Summary
The hosts discuss caffeine jitters before one recounts a trip to Trent Bridge to watch Ben Stokes’ final England match. He describes meeting Stokes and other players, nearly revealing a past DM, and getting autographs with help from the team’s equipment manager. They also joke about aspiring to be cricket commentators and share anecdotes about sports celebrities.
Topics discussed
Intro and Acast sponsorship
Sneezes, energy levels, and comedy alerts
Meeting Ben Stokes at Trent Bridge
The awkward interaction and DM history
Thomson Reuters and Acast ads
Meeting Joe Root and the 12th man
Encounter with commentator Simon Doull
Calvin Phillips and Jude Bellingham
Age, fitness, and Acast ad
Andy Zaltzman and fantasy cricket careers
Roy Kerr, Graham Gooch, and Steve Gatting
Drive home, bat fixer, and outro
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