Cricket on the Mall with Prince William.
Summary
The Tailenders crew records a special episode from a pub outside London's Ritz, recounting a surreal backyard cricket match on The Mall featuring Prince William, Saurav Ganguly, Brian Lara, and Ajinkya Rahane. Highlights include Greg's dismissal of Ganguly and Prince William's surprisingly engaging chat, where he coined the term "tail ender." The hosts also interview England captains Joe Root and Harry Brook, discussing their competitive instincts and upcoming tours. The episode concludes with listener shout-outs and a humorous look at the day's chaotic, high-profile atmosphere.
Topics discussed
Intro: The Interface and AI pain discussion
Cricket at The Mall with famous players
Playing cricket in front of Prince William
Joe Root's dismissal and reaction
Managing adrenaline and the setting
Chats with Brian Lara and Prince William
Prince William explains the Earthshot Prize
Prince William's cricket skills and bowling
Joe Root's competitive instinct
Nostalgia for Brian Lara cricket
Interview with Harry Brook and Joe Root
Harry Brook's IPL experience
Joe Root's recent activities and Australia series
Reviewing Joe Root's LBW moment
Greg's batting highlights and on-drive
Surreal moments and Bollywood dancing
Fielding positions and 'That's my area'
Izzy's injury and fielding challenges
Listener feedback on Emilio Gay interview
Birthdays and club shoutouts
New listeners and babies
Santiago de Compostela and Jimmy's book
Vasectomy clinic mix-up story
Wi-Fi name suggestions from listeners
Tribute to Ellie Oldroyd's injury
Sending a spare boot to Ellie
Izzy's view of the Ganguly ball
Outro: The Interface AI pain teaser
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