Cricket, Et Cetera

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Cricket, Et Cetera episodes:

02.02.2024
From the Front: Megan Schutt’s home ground milestone
On the eve of her 200th international match, cricket superstar Megan Schutt reflects on a career she never could have imagined. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's...
01.24.2024
From The Front: The Big Bash’s short season gamble pays off
We unpack how a short Big Bash season has changed the game – and who’s likely to walk away from tonight’s final with the W. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and...
01.11.2024
From The Front: The nobility of beach cricket
Today, cricket non-expert and journalist Matthew Condon tries to reignite his family’s passion in the noble art of summer beach cricket, with mixed results. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more...
12.31.2023
From The Front: Brad Haddin reflects on a huge year in cricket
Former vice captain Brad Haddin reflects on Australia’s World Cup wins, cricket’s Olympics berth, and the retirement of one of the game’s greats. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on...
12.25.2023
From The Front: The beauty of the Boxing Day Test
Cricket great Brad Haddin reflects on the excitement and the nerves of the Boxing Day Test as Australia and India take to the turf at the MCG. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this...
12.13.2023
From The Front: ‘West Test’ commences under a cloud of controversy
Cricket great Brad Haddin weighs in on the match that’s got everyone talking: about selection drama, fresh faces, and boardroom drama. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's...
12.06.2023
From The Front: Why cricket's in a spin over Warner's test selection
Fox Cricket expert and former vice captain Brad Haddin shares his two cents on the growing rift between Mitchell Johnson and David Warner. Find out more about the Kayo Sports Summer of Cricket launch and register here. Find out more...
11.26.2023
From The Front: The WBBL's history-making moment
On Sunday, the Women’s Big Bash League carved out its own place in the Sydney Cricket Ground's storied history. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on...
11.21.2023
How cricket triumphed and rugby tanked
Inside cricket’s long road to glory - and why moribund Australian rugby just keeps getting it wrong. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The...
11.17.2023
From The Front: South Africa's World Cup curse goes unbroken
As Australia secures a spot in the men's Cricket World Cup decider, we unpack why on-form South Africa has never managed to make it happen. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and...
11.08.2023
From The Front: Cricket’s curious road back to the Olympics
Cricket will return to the Olympics for the first time in more than a century in 2028. We unpack what it means for the future of the game. This episode is from The Front, The Australian's daily news podcast. Find...
10.31.2023
From The Front: The cricket clash with something to prove
Australia will face England in the first test since the Ashes on Saturday. We unpack what to expect after an unpredictable ODI World Cup run. This episode is from The Front, The Australian's daily news podcast. You can read our...
10.23.2023
From The Front: The magic of Meg Lanning
Meg Lanning took two big breaks from the game that propelled her to international stardom. The Australian's sport reporter Will Swanton unpacks what to expect from her hotly anticipated return. This episode is from The Front, The Australian's daily news...
10.06.2023
Last Orders
Pete and Gideon watch New Zealand blitz England in the opening game of the World Cup, Australia close out their women's series against West Indies, Pete has a memorable encounter at the Sheffield Shield, and asks Gideon about his new...
09.26.2023
Ex Lion Tamer
Peter and Gideon watch India put Australia to the sword, catch up with domestic cricket events, and pay tribute to Ian Chappell on his 80th birthday with ten songs in his honour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09.20.2023
Ball....Yes!
Peter and Gideon study the form ahead of the World Cup, pay tribute to a giant of Australian rules, and revisit the first World Cup in song with their top 10 from 1975. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09.13.2023
Death By Glamour
Peter and Gideon catch up with the ODI series in South Africa, discuss Mike Atherton's hard-hitting column, and to cheer themselves up choose ten songs for the death of Test cricket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09.05.2023
You Can't Be Too Strong
Peter and Gideon talk to Greg Chappell, about growing up a Chappell, building a technique, developing a body language, and life as a coach, selector and civilian, ahead of next week's Chappell Foundation dinner: https://events.humanitix.com/6th-annual-dinner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.29.2023
Lady Sniff
Peter and Gideon catch up on the week's cricket news, drill into the national cricket census, and offer, in honour of the WACA toilet showdown, their top 10 toilet songs (really) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.22.2023
Hold Back The Night
Pete and Gideon catch up on the world's leagues, worry about the future of international cricket, rummage in the mailbag and watch a great new (old) movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.15.2023
Overload
Peter and Gideon catch up on the cricket glut round the world, compare notes on the Matildas, rummage in the mailbag, and make an amazing offer to Cricket Et Cetera listeners, sort of. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top...
08.09.2023
Second House Now
Peter and Gideon reunite to reflect on the 2023 Ashes, run the rule over Australia's T20 and ODI squads, and rummage in the mail bag - including an epic poem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.01.2023
I Wanna Be Sedated
Peter and Gideon survive a final thrilling day of the Ashes cricket as England win the Fifth Test by 49 runs to square the series two-all, share their impressions of the two teams and discuss their plans for home. Email...
07.31.2023
Kebab Spider
Peter and Gideon stop for a felafel on the way back from the Oval, discuss the flourishing opening partnership of Usman Khawaja and David Warner, and Australia's hopes on the morrow as the 2023 Ashes moves into its final day....
07.30.2023
Trumper Voluntary
Peter and Gideon are joined by Barmy Army trumpeter Simon Finch to discuss England's dominant third day at the Fifth Test at the Oval, and the retirement of Australian nemesis Stuart Broad. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten...
07.29.2023
My Kind Of Scene
Peter and Gideon sum up the second day of the Fifth Test with Bernard Fanning of Powderfinger and Western Suburbs CC Juniors, and savour the highlights of his (cricket) playing days. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists...
07.28.2023
Just Like U Said It Would B
Peter and Gideon report, sotto voce, from The Oval, where Australia had the better of the first day of the Fifth Test, Pat Cummins led from the front, David Warner nicked behind, and Bazball felt a bit passe. Email your...
07.27.2023
Photographs And Memories
Peter and Gideon preview the Fifth Test, and chat to one of their favourite tour companions, Ryan Pierse of Getty Images, about his decade as a cricket photographer. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]...
07.26.2023
Brainbox
Gideon's first solo album: an interview with former England captain Mike Brearley about his new memoir Turning Over the Pebbles, captaincy, psychoanalysis, the Ashes and the sporting life. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]...
07.25.2023
Liverpool Lullaby
Peter and Gideon visit Liverpool on a whim, and not everything goes as planned, but they explore the legends of the Titanic and the Lusitania, pay homage to Cilla Black and Billy Fury, have a brush with scouse, and visit...
07.24.2023
Knife Slits Water
Peter and Gideon pod about a day's nothing at Old Trafford as the Fourth Test ends in a rain-soaked draw, contemplate the lessons for Australia, the consequences for England, historic understandings of Ashes supremacy, and read your email....or don't. Also...
07.23.2023
Spy In The Cab
Peter and Gideon get two hours of cricket at a chilly Old Trafford, discuss Marnus Labuschagne's century, Mitch Marsh's application and Manchester's climate. All in the back of a cab. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to...
07.22.2023
Hit The North
Peter and Gideon watch Jonny Bairstow put Australia to the sword then Mark Wood put them through a wringer at Old Trafford, recount their night time sightings in Manchester, and look out for rain on the morrow. Email your questions,...
07.20.2023
Everything Hurtz
Peter and Gideon watched Australia crumble before a devastating third-wicket partnership between Zak Crawley and Joe Root, as England take control of the Fourth Test. Also we take issue with Bumble's list of the best Manchester bands. Email your questions,...
07.19.2023
Couldn't Get Ahead
Peter and Gideon watch an absorbing and tight Australian first innings in the Fourth Test at Headingley, toast Stuart Broad's 600th Test wicket, and report on Manchester's smallest bar. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]...
07.18.2023
A Past Gone Mad
Peter and Gideon talk team news then set off to explore Manchester, delving into the past to recreate the greatest beer story ever sold. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket,...
07.18.2023
Hotel Bloedel
Pete and Gideon catch up on the team news and enjoy your mail at the Radisson Hotel, on the site of the Free Trade Hall, location of the famous Sex Pistols gig in 1976 that launched the Manchester music scene....
07.17.2023
New Face In Hell
Peter and Gideon catch up on cricket and their travels at some of Mark E. Smith's favourite watering holes in Manchester. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist...
07.11.2023
Mailman Blues
From separate locations but still podding on, Peter and Gideon consider Australia's selection dilemmas, wonder what cricket feels like, and have another rummage in the mailbag. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out...
07.09.2023
Kick In The Eye
Peter and Gideon sit through an agonising English victory chase which has the Ashes at 1-2 after 3, a brilliant innings by Harry Brook, a stirring spell by Mitch Starc, and a chapter of accidents. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts...
07.09.2023
Devil's Haircut
Peter and Gideon stay late at Headingley to watch an action-packed final session, in which England seized the initiative in this fluctuating Ashes. Also their top ten haircut songs, and more of your mail. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and...
07.07.2023
Captain's Magic Buttons
Peter and Gideon follow the swings and roundabouts of an outrageous Third Test, Stokes' brilliant innings, Cummins' first English five-for, Moeen's insurgency, Wood's superfast spell. Plus views of Headingley past and present, and your mail. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts...
07.06.2023
Loving You Hating Me
Peter and Gideon run the gauntlet of English loathing to report the first day of the Third Test, Mitchell Marsh's century, Mark Wood's electrifying pace, a spam sandwich and what happens in Psycho II. In a new pod breakthrough, recorded...
07.05.2023
At Home He's A Tourist
Peter and Gideon live from the Corn Exchange in Leeds, where Gang of Four played their first gig, preview the Third Test, and Steve Smith's 100th! Gideon's been playing cricket, leaving Peter to defend Australia's honour on GB News! Also...
07.04.2023
Heat Treatment
Peter and Gideon report from the heart of the cricket crisis, and from a table in a Chinese restaurant, with all the latest culture war use. As not heard on Piers Morgan. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten...
07.02.2023
We Used To Be Friends
Peter and Gideon watch the Ashes flare in the Second Test, with a brutal 155 from Ben Stokes, a controversial stumping by Alex Carey, and a heaving crowd at Lord's. Caution: may offend sensitive members of the Marylebone Cricket Club....
07.01.2023
The Way I Walk
Peter and Gideon watch Nathan Lyon hobble to the crease at Lord's, then Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc hobble England in their second innings, as the Second Test nears an exciting conclusion. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten...
06.30.2023
Tear Off Your Own Head
Peter and Gideon watch England sacrifice a position of strength in the Second Test, Usman Khawaja continues to bat dreamily, and respond to your emails and queries. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check...
06.29.2023
Today Has Been A F*@ked Up Day
Peter and Gideon are baffled by another bewildering day of Test cricket but not as we know it, watch Australia fight back after being put to the sword but worry about Nathan Lyon and whether they'll make it to that...
06.28.2023
I Want To Take You Higher
Peter and Gideon watch Steve Smith lead the way for Australia in the Second Test, and enjoy the passing parade at Lord’s. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera...

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Cricket, Et Cetera episodes:

From the Front: Megan Schutt’s home ground milestone

From The Front: The Big Bash’s short season gamble pays off

From The Front: The nobility of beach cricket

From The Front: Brad Haddin reflects on a huge year in cricket

From The Front: The beauty of the Boxing Day Test

From The Front: ‘West Test’ commences under a cloud of controversy

From The Front: Why cricket's in a spin over Warner's test selection

From The Front: The WBBL's history-making moment

How cricket triumphed and rugby tanked

From The Front: South Africa's World Cup curse goes unbroken

From The Front: Cricket’s curious road back to the Olympics

From The Front: The cricket clash with something to prove

From The Front: The magic of Meg Lanning

Last Orders

Ex Lion Tamer

Ball....Yes!

Death By Glamour

You Can't Be Too Strong

Lady Sniff

Hold Back The Night

Overload

Second House Now

I Wanna Be Sedated

Kebab Spider

Trumper Voluntary

My Kind Of Scene

Just Like U Said It Would B

Photographs And Memories

Brainbox

Liverpool Lullaby

Knife Slits Water

Spy In The Cab

Hit The North

Everything Hurtz

Couldn't Get Ahead

A Past Gone Mad

Hotel Bloedel

New Face In Hell

Mailman Blues

Kick In The Eye

Devil's Haircut

Captain's Magic Buttons

Loving You Hating Me

At Home He's A Tourist

Heat Treatment

We Used To Be Friends

The Way I Walk

Tear Off Your Own Head

Today Has Been A F*@ked Up Day

I Want To Take You Higher

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