Welcome to Club Prairie Fire, the cozy corner for cricket aficionados! Join our charismatic host, the Prof, as we embark on a wild ride through the wonderfully chaotic world of global cricket. With our witty thespians—legendary Aussie wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist and England's own Michael Vaughan—we delve into the latest antics from the pitch. This week, AI takes a seat at the co-hosting table, cheekily lampooning guests like Zack Crawley and sparking laughter with its sharp-witted intros!

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Welcome back Club Prairie Fire Legends! In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the latest happenings in the cricket world, from dazzling IPL news to prestigious awards. Join our hosts, The Prof, Adam Gilchrist, and Michael Vaughan, as they discuss a remarkable 14-year-old making his IPL debut and the crackdown on oversized bats in the league. We’ll also touch on the accolades received by cricket icons Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana as they bag prestigious titles, and unpack the controversies surrounding the World Test Championship format.

As we gear up for an exhilarating cricket season, our experts share their perspectives on various topics, including the dynamics of the IPL, standout performances, and the upcoming challenges ahead. Don’t miss our segment on the latest cricketing trends and stats, where we break down who’s leading in the orange and purple caps. We keep the conversation fun and lighthearted, exploring personal anecdotes, including victories on the golf course and holiday escapades, ensuring you’re entertained while staying in the loop about the sport you love!

Stick around for the key takeaways at the end, from individual performances to future predictions. . Let’s celebrate the spirit of cricket together while having a few laughs along the way! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with fellow cricket enthusiasts—let's grow this community!

TIME STAMPS

[00:00:04] - Welcome to Club Purify: The Prof Is Back!

[00:01:15] - IPL Highlights: 14-Year-Old Makes His Debut

[00:09:18] - Award Winners: Bumrah & Mandhana’s Accolades

[00:12:30] - Critique of the World Test Championship Format

[00:16:55] - Introducing Two-Tier Test System Ideas

[00:21:05] - Bat Size Regulations in IPL: What’s Changing?

[00:24:40] - Emerging Stars: Meet the 14-Year-Old IPL Sensation

[00:29:30] - Player Updates: Orange & Purple Cap Leaders

[00:34:10] - Expert Predictions for Upcoming IPL Matches

[00:41:00] - Honoring Keith Stackpole: A Final Toast

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Club Prairie Fire, where we dive deep into the world of cricket with a twist of humor and a splash of wisdom! In this episode, we’re breaking down the highlights of Week 3 of the IPL, revealing the secret sauce behind standout performances from players like Sai Sudharshan and Mitch Marsh. Grab your virtual bat and join us as we unleash our takes on whether batting first is the new norm and how teams are adapting to the high-pressure environment of T20 cricket. Plus, don’t miss our cheeky banter about the struggling squads and the impact of leadership on the game!

But wait, there’s more! We’ll explore how domestic leagues are shaping the future of cricket, showcasing emerging stars who are stepping up and stealing the limelight from established players. We’ll take a look at crucial player insights, including the rapidly rising excitement around Sai Sudharshan and his performance dynamics in India. Listen in as we share our predictions for future matches, weighing the odds and throwing in some good-natured rivalry along the way. Will your favorites take the win next? Time to find out!

As we wrap up, we’ll share our thoughts on the groundbreaking announcement of cricket’s return to the Olympics in 2028! Yes, you heard that right! We’ll discuss which nations are primed to shine and how this could reshape the landscape of international cricket. Tune in for engaging dialogue, surprising statistics, and our trademark fun as we gauge who truly knows their cricket onions. Hit that subscribe button and join the conversation, because at Club Prairie Fire, the game is always on and the laughter never stops!

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Welcome to Club Prairie Fire

Introduction and episode overview featuring hosts.

[00:01:15] - Insights on IPL Week 3

Recap of the third week of the IPL and key performances.

[00:03:45] - The State of CSK and Other Teams

Discussion on struggling teams and their current positions in the league.

[00:08:00] - Star Performers: Sai Sudharshan & Mitch Marsh

Highlights of standout players and their impact on the tournament.

[00:12:30] - Batting First vs. Chasing

Analysis of the advantages of batting first and changing strategies in IPL.

[00:17:15] - IPL Predictions and Team Strategies

Predictions for upcoming matches and the competitive landscape of the IPL.

[00:21:00] - International Player Insights

Talk about rising stars in the IPL and how they've adapted from domestic leagues.

[00:25:00] - The Road to the Olympics: Cricket's Return

Discussion on cricket's inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics and potential teams.

[00:29:30] - Predictions for Upcoming Matches

Quick-fire predictions from hosts about upcoming IPL matches.

[00:35:00] - Closing Thoughts and Fan Interactions

Final remarks and encouragement for fans to engage with the content.

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Welcome to this lively episode of Club Prairie Fire, the home of Tequila, Tabasco and The Duckwirth Lewis Stern System. We kick things off with a bang, celebrating the IPL 2025 season's jaw-dropping start. With mind-blowing records being smashed and breathtaking matches unfolding, Gilly, Vaughany, The Prof and Ollie unpack how 253 million viewers tuned in to witness the action. Join the lads as we explore the electrifying atmosphere, impressive team performances, and the thrilling chase for that elusive 300-run mark!

Next, we switch gears to discuss the Sheffield Shield's exciting resurgence, captivating fans and bringing back the crowds. Our experts tackle burning questions about MS Dhoni's batting order, weighing in on whether he should be skippering at number seven or lower down the order. Plus, we'll dissect the ongoing captaincy debate between legendary figures, Gilly and Cummins, revealing insights from both sides that you won't want to miss. You'll walk away with plenty of actionable insights and eye-opening perspectives from the cricketing landscape.

To wrap things up, we invite you to join our engaging quiz segment, testing your cricket knowledge against the latest IPL happenings and key highlights from the week. Get ready for laughs, lively banter, and your chance to learn from our not so esteemed panel of cricket experts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things cricket!

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction & Episode Overview

Welcome and outline of key topics covered in the episode.

[00:02:20] - IPL 2025: Record-Breaking Season Starts

Highlights the exciting start of the IPL 2025 season with record viewership and high run rates.

[00:05:50] - Analysis of IPL Matches & Team Performances

Discussion on the IPL matches that have taken place and individual team successes.

[00:08:30] - Perspectives on MS Dhoni’s Batting Order

Evaluates the strategic decision surrounding MS Dhoni’s position in the batting lineup.

[00:11:45] - Controversial Captaincy Debate: Gilchrist vs. Cummins

A detailed discussion on the captaincy debate and comparisons between Gilchrist and Pat Cummins.

[00:15:00] - Sheffield Shield Cricket Resurgence

Talks about the revival of Sheffield Shield cricket and its impact on Australian cricket culture.

[00:18:10] - Predictions for Upcoming IPL Matches

Insights and predictions about future matches and player performances.

[00:21:00] - Cricket Fantasy Leagues: Engaging Fans

Overview of the cricket draft and how fantasy leagues are becoming popular among fans.

[00:24:30] - Joel Wilson’s Umpiring Controversy

Discussion regarding umpire Joel Wilson and reactions to his officiating decisions.

[00:37:00] - Quiz: IPL Highlights & Trivia

Engaging quiz segment testing knowledge on IPL events that occurred in the last week.

[00:40:30] - Closing Remarks & Episode Wrap-Up

Final thoughts and encouragement to subscribe to the channel.

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Hello and Welcome to Club Prairie Fire, Season 10 episode 1. As you know, we are super fond of tequila, Tabasco and the Duckworth Lewis Stern System. This episode we are calling “Its been too long.” Yes after a nice little two months hiatus where we took off the pads and put the bat oil away we are back, refreshed and ready to sink our teeth into the 2025 Cricket Calendar.

In this episode Gilly, Vaughany, The Prof and Ollie will dig into the Big Bash Final where the Hurricanes blew away theThunder as well as India backing up there T20 world cup title becoming the ICC Champions Trophy Champions. Most importantly this illustrious panel will take a good look at the upcoming Indian Premier League, the IPL for season 2025.

So sit back, relax and enjoy your favourite load of cricketing nonsense, Club Prairie Fire.

Timestamps

[00:00:00] - Welcome Back to Club Prairie Fire!

Introduction and excitement for the new season after a hiatus.

[00:02:10] - Cricket Highlights: Big Bash and ICC Champions Trophy

Discussion on recent cricket events, including the IPL and India's victory in the Champions Trophy.

[00:05:45] - The Financial Power of the ECB

Analysis of the ECB's financial gains from selling teams and how it affects cricket.

[00:09:30] - Overview of IPL 2025: Key Players to Watch

Breakdown of the upcoming IPL season and predictions about teams and players.

[00:12:15] - Team Predictions: Who Will Win the IPL?

Panel discussion on forecasted winners of the IPL, including team analyses.

[00:17:00] - Analyzing the Squad: Mumbai Indians vs. Punjab Kings

Detailed comparisons of squads and strategies for the 2025 IPL season.

[00:20:45] - Bold Predictions for IPL 2025

Panelists share their bold, unique predictions regarding the tournament.

[00:30:00] - Final Team Rankings: Who's Coming Last?

Predictions on which teams might underperform in the upcoming season.

[00:35:40] - Quiz Time: IPL Trivia Challenge

Fun quiz segment about past IPL performances and statistics.

[00:43:00] - Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

Wrap-up of the episode, including a shout-out to fans and sponsors.

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Welcome to Club Prairie Fire, Season 9 episode 12. The Podcast that is super fond of tequila, tabasco and the Duckworth Lewis Stern System. This episode we are calling “Collab of the Century”

For the big finale of Season 9 the Lads have headed to Melbourne to join forces with the cricket podcasting juggernaut that is THE GRADE CRICKETER! Sam Perry and Ian Higgins invited Gilly, Vaughany, The Professor and Ollie into their "Posh" studios to share a cold beverage and reflect on the magical summer of International Cricket.

So for those of you who like to reminisce, who love basking in the feeling of nostalgia and who love nothing more than listening to 6 cricket nerds recount their favourite leather and willow moments from the most recent possible history, then this is the podcast for you. Enjoy Club Prairie Fire.

Time Stamps

00:00 - Hello and Welcome

02:42 - Vaughany heading home

05:49 - The Grade Cricketer Life Shows

15:17 - Who was the best team this Summer?

17:49 - Most disappointing side of the Summer?

19:21 - Best Innings of the Summer?

22:59 - Dumbest dismissal of the Summer?

24:33 - Favourite Character of the Summer?

25:26 - Funniest line in the Commentary box.

27:34 - Favourite person to work with.

30:25 - Favourite Moment of the Summer.

39:22 - Bold Predictions for 2025

49:23 - Excited about in 2025

51:46 - CATO STORY - cricket.com.au/travel

56:03 - The Quiz!

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We saw a total of 29 players during the BGT and we thought of doing a special episode with player ratings and a comment on each.

TIME STAMPS

00:00 - Introductions

01:33 - Australia Player Ratings

19:17 - CATO Story - England's best ever tourist?

21:59 - India Player Ratings

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Gday Prairians and Welcome to Club Prairie Fire, Season 9 episode 9. We are super fond of tequila, Tabasco and the Duckworth Lewis Stern System. This episode I am calling… “Vaughany’s prediction was right… at least on our show.”

That’s right folks, 3-1 the mighty Australians have defeated India to claim the border Gavaskar trophy and our super soothsayer Michael “the 5th day sucks” Vaughan predicted it. What he didn’t predict was the epic spice that the series and in particular the 3 day, yes your heard it right, 3 day 5th test would toss up.

Not that long ago people were saying test match cricket was dull and boring, well hasn’t that turned around. Find another sport where 19 year olds with poorly formed patchy moustaches pick fights with the best bowler and the once best batsmen in the world. Let us say it loud and proud…Test match Cricket is back baby!

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Introductions

02:56 - India were the moral winners

04:38 - Are the ICC listening to the show?

06:50 - Who came up with the two tier Test Cricket idea, was it KP, Michael Holding or Vaughany?

10:25 - How the divisions would work

14:50 - CATO Story - Which Big Bash game should the Barmy Army go to in the off week?

19:01 - Virat Kohli and Stuart Broad bring up sandpaper gate again…

23:08 - Sam Konstas BIG moments - hand gestures, face-off with Bumrah and aggressive batting

32:47 - Big Beau Webster debut

38:07 - The future for Indian Cricket including the next captain

43:14 - Why was Sunil Gavaskar not doing the trophy presentation?

45:20 - The quiz

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Happy New Year and welcome to Club Prairie Fire, Season 9, Episode 9. This is the show about Tequila, Tabasco and the Duckworth Lewis Stern System and this episode we are calling, “Watch us thrive in 2025”

It is a fact that Club Prairie Fire has already become a global podcasting juggernaut. We are officially ranked number one in all cricket powerhouse nations such as Italy, Nicaragua, Mauritius and South Korea, and in 2025, we are going even bigger.

That's right strap yourselves in Prairians because the year ahead is going to be one of the biggest Cricket has ever seen and we will be here to hold your hand every step of the cricketing way.

Let's run through a few of the tasty morsels we will be covering;

In January, first and foremost the conclusion to the Border-Gavaskar series with the fiery 5th test between India and Australia.

In February, it’s the cricketing purists world cup, the Champions trophy will take place in Pakistan.

March to May its the monster that is the IPL.

June is the world test Championship - South Africa have already locked in their spot.. Who will be taking them on?

Then for your Northern Hemisphere Summer, India will head to England for a 5 test series…

And of course, to round out the year, the one we have all been waiting for, the Ashes down under.

So Cricket Lovers if you do have one New Years Resolution this year it’s to like and subscribe to this wonderful little podcast and tell every cricketing nerd you know that this is the place to get zero insights and all the ill informed opinions they could ever want. Welcome, for the first time in 2025 to Club Prairie Fire!

Time Stamps

00:00 - Hello and Welcome

04:19 - Welcome Gilly and Vaughany

06:50 - New Year's Resolutions

11:46 - Zimbabwe v England at Lord's in 2025

12:41 - Is INDIA v AUSTRALIA cricket's greatest rivalry?

16:59 - CATO Story - Vaughany playing in Sydney

20:40 - Vaughany on Four Day Test Matches

25:47 - Gilly and Vaughany get a Picture with WTC Trophy

26:42 - KOHLI shoulder Charge on Konstas

30:58 - GAVASKAR getting angry at RISHABH PANT

33:57 - JAISWAL DRS decision

35:55 - Has there always been this much Drama around Test Cricket?

36:43 - Mike Hussey Joins the Pod

38:06 - TRAVIS HEAD celebration - Fall out.

42:46 - Chris Lynn visits

44:05 - Who will win in Sydney?

45:30 - QUIZ!

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Seasons Greetings and welcome to Club Prairie Fire, Season 9 Episode 8. We are the ultimate lovers of tequila, tabasco and the Duckworth Lewis Stern System. This episode we are calling, “Everyone just chill out, It’s bloody Christmas”

Tensions are at an all time high here in Australia, with a series poised on a knife’s edge at one test a piece, Aussie quick Josh Hazlewood sustaining another injury, The Professor, Ashwin’s shock retirement out of nowhere, a gaggle of Aussie Journos in Melbourne who had the nerve not to understand Jadeja’s Hindi in a presser, and most dramatic of all, King Kohli, getting into it with the media throng outside the airport…goodness me pour me a bloody stiff sherry!

So much Drama to talk through so sit back, fill your plate with Turkey and all the trimmings and enjoy Club Prairie Fire!

Time Stamps

00:00 - Hello and Welcome

01:57 - Welcome Gilly and Vaughany

03:36 - Ashwin's Retirement

10:02 - CATO story - Boxing Day Tests

13:20 - INDIA v AUSTRALIA 3rd Test

15:39 - Bumrah and Deep avoiding the follow on.

19:41 - Important Toss to win in Melbourne

23:53 - Jadeja's presser in Melbourne

28:55 - What happens on Christmas Day?

32:33 - Vaughany on the Boxing Day Test

40:27 - Big Bash has started!

51:02 - The Quiz!

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