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"I got a phone call from Bob Cottam offering me a contract for the rest of the summer and jumped at it, even though I would be paid way less than I was earning delivering beer!"    

Paul Edwards sits down with former Warwickshire spinner Simon Sutcliffe to reflect on the three summers that he spent as a professional with the Bears as well as his subsequent journey into the rewarding world of cricket coaching.

Aaron Viles speaks to Kenilworth Wardens and former Warwickshire EPP cricketer Harry Butler about his earliest cricketing memories in Kenilworth, the highlights from his time on the Bears pathway as well as his future aspirations in the game and wider life heading into the rest of 2026 and beyond.

"I held a private pilot licence and flew Cessna aircraft until crash landing a plane in Pretoria. Stephen Koseff, who ran Investec at the time, red-carded me from flying. "

Aaron Viles speaks to former Warwickshire analyst James Tomson about his earliest cricketing memories at Tamworth Cricket Club, his journey into the world of cricket analysis as well as his reflections from his time at Edgbaston during the unforgettable summer of 2021.

Aaron Viles speaks to sports photographer, and avid Warwickshire fan, Neil Duggan about his earliest cricketing memories at Edgbaston, his favourite aspects of cricket photography as well as the advice that he'd give to those who are just starting out on their journey in the field itself.

Aaron Viles speaks to former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Alex Mellor about his early cricketing memories at Leek CC, the highlights from his time with the Bears as well as his venture into the world of cricket coaching.

Aaron Viles speaks to former Warwickshire seamer Monde Zondeki about his early cricketing memories in South Africa, his memorable County Championship debut for the Bears against Northamptonshire and his recent journey into the world of sports broadcasting.