We wrap up the entire Ashes series with our Top 5 turning points, and hand out some very unofficial (but highly deserved) end-of-series awards. Big moments, big opinions, and a few laughs along the way.

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We break down the key moments and talking points from the 5th Ashes Test, unpack what it all means, and then switch gears to select our ultimate backyard cricket XI — no stats, no prep, just pure vibes and nostalgia.

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Usman Khawaja’s retirement sparks a big conversation as we unpack what it means for Australia’s Test setup and debate the possible XI for the fifth Test. We break down selection headaches, balance issues and who’s knocking on the door. Then things go off the rails as Dr turns up completely unprepared for an off-the-cuff backyard cricketer segment — proving once again that vibes sometimes beat homework.

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Australia went down in the 4th Test, so it’s time to turn the spotlight where it belongs — the Boxing Day pitch.

In this episode, K-Man and The DR reveal the Boxing Day Pitch Challenge, break down how the MCG surface actually played across the Test, and assess whether it truly delivered the balance it promised. We separate pitch myths from reality, put the batters under the microscope, and ask the uncomfortable question: was this a surface issue — or an execution issue?

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Part 2 of our Ashes Afterglow episode is all about reflection — and a little self-audit.

Kman and The DR take stock at the halfway point of the series, reviewing how the Ashes has unfolded and putting our pre-series predictions under the microscope. Did we nail it… or are we officially podcast hacks?

Honest takes, mild self-mockery, and plenty of cricket chat as we reset for the back half of the series.

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Kman and The DR return for a massive two-part deep dive into the Third Ashes Test – the one where Australia dug deep, absorbed the pressure, and fought their way to sealing the series.

In Part 1, we unpack the gritty periods of play, selection calls, captaincy moments, and game-changing spells that propelled Australia over the line. We debate player form, key partnerships, tactical decisions, and how the win shapes the narrative heading into the final two tests.

So get your eggnog, favourite slippers and settle in for this Christmas episode.

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The Ashes sit at 2–0, so we cross live to the UK to get the English perspective—optimism, excuses, coping mechanisms and all. We unpack what the series looks like from the other side of the world, and whether belief still exists or if it’s already damage control season.

We also roll out the Boxing Day Pitch Challenge, where each host designs their ideal wicket (and definitely doesn’t show bias), dive into Backyard Cricketer: UK Edition, and hand out this week’s highly debated Spirit of Cricket Award.

Analysis, banter and just enough chaos to keep it on brand.

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In this week’s episode, we dive head-first into the fallout from the Second Ashes Test at the Gabba—where the cricket was wild, the tactics were questionable, and the online meltdowns were absolutely elite. We ask the big questions the cricket world definitely isn’t ready for: Is Bazball officially dead or just having an early mid-life crisis? Did England’s tactics implode under pressure—or were they never actually tactics to begin with? And most importantly, is cricket even an enjoyable game… to play????

Tune in for the chaos.

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In this week’s episode of The Contest Cricket Show, we break down all the latest team mail heading into the 2nd Test, including the shock selection calls. Our listeners jump in with their own cricket takes as we dive into your discussion points, and we finish with a nostalgia hit as we relive our favourite classic catches from years gone by. Another big week of cricket chat — let’s get into it. 🏏

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Australia take the first Test in just two days, and we’re still trying to process what on earth we watched. This week, Kman puts the Dr on the therapy couch to unpack the madness — how a Test match can combust that quickly, what the fallout means for both sides, and whether this Ashes series has already gone off the rails.

We dive into our Backyard Cricketer segment, hand out a chaotic Spirit of Cricket Award, and try to make sense of one of the wildest starts to an Ashes summer in recent memory.

Strap in — there’s plenty to fix, plenty to celebrate, and plenty to laugh about.

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