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Beefy's Middle Stump (Featuring Mark Butcher)

Steve "Smiley" Barnard Season 1 Episode 6

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In this episode, former England cricketer and singer-songwriter, Mark Butcher joins Smiley and Pete. They discuss Butch's experiences as a cricketer and his interactions with legendary players like Viv Richards and Ian Botham. They also talk about the crossover between sports and music, and Butch shares his encounters with Mick Jagger and Brian May. The conversation highlights the similarities between the lifestyles of musicians and athletes, as well as the challenges and routines they face while on tour. During this conversation, Butch and Smiley discuss their experiences with awkward and almost embarrassing moments in their careers. Butch shares a story about meeting his guitar hero Eric Clapton and receiving a personal message from him on his birthday. He also talks about an encounter with Mark Owen from Take That and a missed opportunity to meet Natalie Imbruglia. They also discuss Butch's upcoming album and potential live shows.

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