Triggered at Midwicket With Trigger and Posh Girl Sophie

Everyone's favourite No. 11 is back! After battling illness, Rob returns to the hosting chair as Posh Girl Sophie welcomes a very special guest to Triggered at Midwicket — their coach, Keelan!

And Keelan isn't holding back.

He brings his hot takes, strong opinions and controversial cricket views to the podcast as we get stuck into everything from England's current direction to the future of the game.

What does Keelan make of England right now?

Are they heading in the right direction, or are there problems beneath the surface?

The trio ge...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, Posh Girl Sophie and missing everyones favourite Nomadic No. 11 Rob due to illness is joined by No Contact County Cricket Jack for a proper cricketing deep dive!

Jack takes centre stage as we get to know more about what brought him to the crease, his own cricketing journey, and what keeps him coming back to the game.

We also look back at this year's county cricket season, including Jack's own experiences, his thoughts on how...

Triggered at Midwicket is back! This week, Posh Girl Sophie and everyone's favourite teamless nomad Rob welcome TikTok's SRC Sam Cox, a sports writer from Manchester, for another packed episode of cricket chat, heated debates and some seriously difficult selection questions!

With England looking ahead to their upcoming Test against South Africa, the big question is: who actually deserves a place on the plane?

With Jacob Bethell recovering from injury, could he return and take the No. 3 spot from the impressive <...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, Posh Girl Sophie and everyone's favourite teamless nomad Rob are joined once again by left-arm seamer Jack for another action-packed episode full of cricket debates, controversial opinions, questionable decisions and plenty of moments to get you Triggered!

The big news this week is the return of Kevin Pietersen to the England camp as he prepares to take up a mentoring role.

But what exactly does that mean?

When will KP actually join the England set-up? What will his role be? Is he genuinely ready to work within...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, everyone's favourite nomadic No. 11 Rob is joined by Posh Girl Sophie for another packed episode of cricket

First up, the pair take a moment to shout out their fellow cricket content creators, celebrating everyone who has spent another season influencing, creating, playing and generally helping to grow the beloved game of cricket. From the people behind the cameras to those out there facing the music in the middle, it's time to recognise the hard work that goes into another cricketing season.

Then Rob finally reveals the truth behind those...

This week, Posh Girl Sophie and Teamless Nomad Rob kick things off with a big question: which three cricketers would they most like to meet? Do you agree with their choices? Who would make your own top three? Plus, there are plenty of honourable mentions along the way.

The pair then dive into The Hundred finals, discussing both the women's and men's competitions before moving into the world of Test cricket and England's latest battle with Pakistan. We also head down under to discuss Australia's shock setback against Bangladesh — only for the Aussies to come roaring back an...

The cricket chaos continues as Farmer Aaron, Posh Girl Sophie and Teamless Nomad Rob pick up where Part One left off.

With England preparing for their first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, we go deeper into the big questions surrounding Stephen Fleming. Will he have any say before officially taking charge in December, or is this England side firmly in Marcus North’s hands for now?

We look beyond Pakistan too. What can England realistically achieve before Fleming’s first major assignment against the reigning Test champions, South Africa, in their own backyard? And what coul...

Farmer Aaron joins Posh Girl Sophie and Teamless Nomad Rob for a gloriously grass-heavy first part of the cricket conversation!

We get stuck into what it’s really like being a groundskeeper in the UK heatwave, the challenges of preparing pitches in ridiculous conditions, and Aaron’s journey into cricket. There’s also the small matter of discovering what Aaron thinks a VHS cassette actually is — and the evidence of his youth may surprise you!

Then things get serious as we turn our attention to England. What should we expect from the ECB’s appointment of Stephen...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, Posh Girl Sophie is joined by the newly christened "Teamless Journeyman", Rob, as they welcome long-time cricketer, coach and all-round cricket enthusiast Rich to the podcast.

Rich shares stories from his playing career before the conversation turns to one of the most rewarding parts of grassroots cricket: coaching the next generation. Alongside Rob, the pair discuss the challenges of developing young players, the importance of participation over results, and the balancing act of helping children improve while ensuring they continue to enjoy the game.

Rob also reflects on his...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, everyone's favourite village cricket umpire and amateur groundsman, Rob, is joined by Posh Girl Sophie and special guest Ed for an episode that shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of cricket—the people who make sure the game can be played in the first place.

Despite never having played the game competitively, Ed has been a lifelong cricket fan and brings a unique perspective through his work as a consultant for local councils, local authorities and government, specialising in parks, green spaces and environmental sustainability.

With ho...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, Posh Girl Sophie is joined by everyone's favourite amateur groundsman, Trigger (Rob), for another episode packed with tributes, passionate debates and plenty of strong opinions.

The episode begins by paying tribute to one of cricket's all-time greats, Sir Garfield Sobers. Sophie and Rob reflect on the extraordinary career of the legendary West Indian all-rounder, whose influence on the game is still felt today. From becoming one of the few players to hit six sixes in a single over to his phenomenal all-round ability and remarkable bowling accuracy, they discuss why many...

It's a slightly different episode this week as Posh Girl Sophie takes the hosting duties solo while Trigger is away carrying out the thankless task of preparing the pitch for his fourth XI—proving once again that cricket doesn't happen without the volunteers behind the scenes.

Joining Sophie is one of the most unique guests we've ever welcomed to the podcast. Jenny—an agricultural solicitor, former footballer, farmer and now prolific cricketer—shares her remarkable journey into the game and the experiences that have shaped her both on and off the field.

Fresh from smashing an inc...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, Posh Girl Sophie and newly self-appointed 12th Man Trigger are joined by special guest Ed for another episode packed with cricket debate, bold predictions and plenty of laughs.

The trio begin by reflecting on England Women's heartbreaking T20 World Cup exit at the hands of the Australian lasses. Despite another impressive tournament, England fell just short against their oldest rivals, prompting discussion about what the women's side can take away from the competition and whether Australia remain the benchmark in world cricket.

Attention then turns to England's men's side...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, Trigger and Posh Girl Sophie kick things off with a healthy dose of self-inflicted embarrassment as Trigger voluntarily demotes himself to 12th man after a disastrous weekend on the cricket field. No wickets, three dropped catches, and plenty of ammunition for Sophie to remind him that maybe coaching is his true calling after all.

The conversation then turns to the biggest story in English cricket as Ben Stokes announces his retirement from Test cricket. Was it the ending everyone expected, or did the farewell become a little too centred around one...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, Trigger and Posh Girl Sophie are joined by TikTok creator 54 Cricket for a fantastic discussion about family, grassroots cricket, and the future of the game.

We begin by exploring 54 Cricket's passion for cricket and how that love of the sport has spread throughout his family. He shares the story of introducing his wife and children to the game, as well as discussing the remarkable talent and achievements of his eldest daughter, whose performances at such a young age have already started turning heads.

The conversation also looks back at...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, Trigger and Posh Girl Sophie look back on a memorable week of cricket, beginning with Trigger's first-ever visit to the Home of Cricket, Lord's. The pair discuss the atmosphere, the history, and how the iconic ground compares to The Oval, as England celebrated a hard-fought first Test victory over New Zealand.

However, what should have been a week dominated by cricketing success was quickly overshadowed by controversy. The discussion turns to the incident involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, as well as Ollie Robinson's sensational four-wicket opening spell, which should have...

Everyone's favourite number 11 that isn't Jimmy Anderson, Trigger, and Alastair Cook superfan Posh Girl Sophie.

Jack "The Left Arm Seamer" joins us this week and starts by clearing up the mystery behind his nickname, explaining that it's actually an old Teletext-era username rather than a pretentious cricketing alias.

We kick things off by asking Jack what first got him into cricket, what he loves most about the game, and what has kept his passion burning throughout the years. From there, we dive into England's most recent Ashes tour down under, discussing how hope briefly convinced...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket with Posh Girl Sophie and Trigger, cricketing newcomer Paige joins the podcast for a brilliant discussion about discovering the game and helping it grow for the next generation.

The episode starts with some light-hearted teasing aimed at resident Alastair Cook superfan Sophie, who recently got the chance to meet her cricketing hero during a nets session at the world-famous Lord's Cricket Ground.

The attention then turns to Paige as she shares how she first fell in love with cricket, what her experiences of the sport were before becoming a...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket with Posh Girl Sophie and Trigger, the hosts are joined by TikTok cricket sensation Ollie — better known online as The Wizard Wicket Keeper.

Ollie chats about his village cricket season so far, his experience playing in the Content Creators Cup, and — in true village cricket fashion — somehow ends up discussing groundskeeping equipment and the unsung heroes behind every local cricket ground.

Then come the big cricketing questions. The trio dive into Marcus North’s appointment as an England selector, with Ollie revealing who would make his dream England squad and expl...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, TikTok’s very own Somerset superfan Danny joins Posh Girl Sophie & Trigger to rant about the latest talking point in English cricket — Marcus North’s appointment to the England selectors job. Will the former Australian international bring fresh ideas and a new direction to the England side, or will his Aussie roots eventually come back to haunt English cricket fans?

Danny also opens up about where his passion for cricket began, his huge admiration for Somerset wonderkid James Rew, and the players he believes should be selected for England’s first Test aga...

This week on Triggered at Midwicket, Trigger and Posh Girl Sophie are joined by Jason — a mate with a gypsy background who, until now, had absolutely zero experience with cricket beyond occasionally seeing a cricket bat. That all changes when we throw him straight into the deep end… or rather, straight into the batting nets to face a bowling machine firing rockets at 80mph.

Jason talks us through the full experience of putting the pads on for the first time, holding a bat properly, and trying to survive against genuine pace, while also explaining how cricket was view...

In our debut episode, Trigger and Posh Girl Sophie step up to the crease and dive straight into the drama shaping English cricket.

We kick things off with the ongoing feud between Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen over Jacob Bethell — should he be honing his red-ball game in the County Championship or cashing in and developing in the IPL? It’s the classic England vs franchise debate, and opinions are… strong.

Next, we unpack the rumours סביב Steven Finn potentially stepping into a role with England’s selectors — what he could bring, why it’s controversial, and whether he’s...