We're halfway through the Test series, and at 1-1 you would think it has been pretty even. But even skimming across the surface you can see that that isn't quite the case. Today we'll discuss how the first two Tests have proceeded, before having a look at the possible scenarios ahead for the 3rd Test in Covid riddled Sydney.

It's that time of the year when Christmas has arrived and celebrations have begun. But not everyone is so engaged. So on this program we have a look at several other ways that people celebrate at this time of year and what those celebrations look like. Some have been around for centuries, others have appeared more recently. Whether you like to indulge in a Festivus, or whether it is Cricketmas Day that gets you excited, hopefully there's a little bit for everyone in this half hour.

Sometimes you just run out of time and don't get to what you want to before it is too late. But it is never too late for a preview, even if the season has already started. So here is my look at the Big Bash League's Season 10 team lineups, and who might be the one to beat come February.

We've lived through the ODI and T20 cricket series between Australia and India, and there are a few talking points worth considering, not the least the atrocious over rates and the time games were finishing. We cover a couple of those. Then we look ahead to the start of the Test series with the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide, and consider who might actually take the field.

With the festive season almost upon us, it's time to discuss that much argued position, as to whether or not the movie "Die Hard" qualifies as a Christmas movie. Today I'll show you the reasons why there is only one correct answer to that question. Following on from that, I'll give you a list of the Xmas movies that have kept me and my family company over the years, to give you some recommendations of how to spend your next couple of weeks.

It's time to vent a little on some recent moments in the world of Australian sport. Whether it is talking about how Mitch Marsh almost replaced Steve Smith when he was concussed and destroyed Australia's cricket story, or Peter V'landys trying to blackmail the NSW Government for money or forcing us to endure watching the Broncos every Friday night, or Collingwood cutting off all of their limbs at trade time, or throwing an Origin series to ensure Queensland viewers stay tuned... there's a little here for most sports tragics.

Can you believe it has been fifty years since The Goodies first aired? I still can't, but it is fact still the same. The trio of Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, inspired and entertained a generation with their irreverent humour and ability to poke fun at so many facets of life. While I tend to waffle on a bit here, I talk about my favourite memories of the show and how they influenced my own childhood.

This week it's back to my favourite subject - cricket! Firstly we have a look at how the TV networks have sought to impose their demands on Cricket Australia to implement changes to the popular Big Bash League in order to get what they want out of their contract, and not what is best for the sport. Then we have a discussion on Australia's Test squad as chosen for the upcoming series against India, and whether we will see a Youth Invasion into the final XI. Then we have a quick look at the ODI and T20 squad before the start of next week's international summer.

We've made November, and the major footy codes have finally had their season run and won. And as always, there are a few stories that come to the fore during the finals series. As always, I decide to have my say on a few of those moments, and add some thoughts as to where we could go in the future - and as ever that is usually back to the past!

This month one of the most underrated but brilliant heavy metal bands of all time, Gamma Ray, celebrated their 30 anniversary, and I have been lucky enough to have been along for the ride for all of that time, and for what had led up to the band's formation. This episode is my tribute to a band that I think has few equals. Here is a remembrance of days past and how music blends in with it so much.