In this episode of The Bowler’s Union Podcast, we sit down with former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for an honest, reflective and insightful conversation about life at the very top of the game!

From the intensity of Test cricket and Ashes pressure, to the realities of fast bowling, confidence, mental resilience and transitioning away from playing, Harmy opens up in a way you rarely hear. This is a conversation packed with perspective, humility, and lessons for bowlers at every level.

We talk openly about the demands placed on fast bowlers, how confidence can shift careers, the mental side of performance, and why understanding yourself matters just as much as your action or your pace.

In this episode, we cover:

• What it really feels like to bowl fast for England

• Handling pressure, expectation, and the Ashes spotlight

• Confidence, self-belief, and the mental side of fast bowling

• Managing form, criticism, and tough periods in a career

• Lessons Harmy wishes he’d known earlier

Whether you’re a young bowler, an experienced pro, a coach, or simply a lover of cricket, this episode offers rare insight into the mindset of an elite fast bowler — delivered with honesty, humour, and perspective.

If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who wants to take their bowling seriously.

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All the best, Wrighty & Barks

In this episode, we lay down the fundamental principles every bowler needs to carry into 2026 — the non-negotiables that separate bowlers who drift from bowlers who are trusted under pressure.

We get into: • Taking yourself seriously — and why the right kit actually matters • Training with purpose, not just getting the overs in • Mastering over and around the wicket and knowing when to use each • Developing a class, reliable slower ball you can trust • Using the bouncer effectively as a tactical weapon • Becoming a proactive bowler, not a reactive one • Why top of off is king — and always will be

These are the standards that hold up at every level of the game, year after year. If you want to bowl with clarity, control, and confidence in 2026, this episode gives you the blueprint.

If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who wants to take their bowling seriously.

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All the best, Wrighty & Barks

In this episode, we sit down for our end-of-year debrief — reflecting honestly on 2025 and looking ahead to what 2026 has in store for us and The Bowler’s Union. We get into: Our 2025 reflections — what worked, what surprised us, and what challenged us Guest highlights from the year and why certain conversations really stood out Our lowest moments from 2025! The growth of the pod — including reaching over 9,000 FC wickets and 3,000+ international wickets represented on the show Favourite episodes and standout moments from 2025 Then we look forward to 2026 — what’s changing, what we’re tightening up, and where we want to take the podcast next. If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world if you left us a 5★ review and shared it with someone who loves fast bowling and the game as much as we do. All the best, Wrighty & Barks @lifeofchriswright • @k13bkr • @thebowlersunion