Stephen Wallis Media

The Paddock And The Pavilion

The Paddock and The Pavilion began in July 2020 with the aim of bringing inspiring and historical stories to listeners all around the world.

Every week Stephen Wallis talks with the sports stars from Newmarket and around the World on his two biggest sporting loves Cricket and Horse Racing.

With horse racing and cricket, Stephen has spoken to some of the leading stars in both sports – from Classic winning jockey, now trainer, Joseph O’Brien, to legendary West Indian fast bowler Michael Holding talking about his book ‘Why We Kneel, How We Rise’ (episode 73). 

In the Paddock, Stephen led the campaign to gain recognition for Ellen Chaloner, the first woman trainer, (episodes 109 & 182). The inaugural Ellen Chaloner Stakes was run on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile course.

In the Pavilion there are regular shows following England’s men’s and women’s Test match progress with cricket experts Roland Butcher and Rosa Simkin of Rosa Talks Ball. Roland played Test cricket for England in the 1980s.

Stephen also has a close connection with the FairBreak movement, whose mission is to progress gender equality on a truly global scale, using cricket as its primary vehicle.

HOW TO ACCESS THE PODCAST

The Paddock and The Pavilion podcast is available on the Sport Social podcast network* or via Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Spotify.

*Sport Social Podcast Network is Europe’s BIGGEST dedicated sports podcast network with over 600 podcast partners and counting.