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 website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Matthew Condon and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack and Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.   This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 coverage of the ODI World Cup and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 podcast. You can read Will Swanton's essay about Meg Lanning and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 book: The Girl in Cabin 350.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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-dinnerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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 ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the city's oldest pub. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 includes use of the word 'gubbins.' Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Warning: contains multiple gratuitous music references. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 while walking back into town from Headingley. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a huge letter bag, from Baku and beyond!   Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Italian place they like in time. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon preview the Lord's Test, review the Women's Test, pay tribute to Nathan Lyon, visit Chalke Valley History Festival, and revisit the million pound beer. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon bring you up to date on the cricket and pay a pilgrimage to Crossness Pumping Station, jewel in the crown of London's sewer system. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon laze in the sun in Lincoln's Inn Fields, visit the Sir John Soane's Museum, follow the women's Test, check on the England squad, and report more of your stories of following events at Edgbaston. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon enjoy your stories of watching the dramatic conclusion of Australia’s narrow victory at Edgbaston. Plus a fascinating new exhibition at Lord’s. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon reel from the astonishing last day of the First Test where Australia won by two wickets amid scenes of thanksgiving after an epic tailend partnership between Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon recover from an extraordinary fourth day in an extraordinary First Test, wonderful spells from Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins and finally Stuart Broad, hopeful signs from David Warner, a brave cameo from Scott Boland. Plus your mail! Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon report on the truncated third day of the First Test at Edgbaston, compare notes on Ollie Robinson's idiocy and Moeen Ali's finger, and compose their tribute to England under Ben Stokes: top ten Bazball songs. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Usman Khawaja won't: Peter and Gideon watch Australia's star opener keep them in touch in a vintage First Ashes Test.  Also seagulls, chips and an obscure Cure reference. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon are exposed to Bazball for the first time and like what they see, salute Joe Root's brilliant hundred, and analyse Pat Cummins' captaincy.  Two maidens: what a day! Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon sit in on Pat Cummins' press conference and become transfixed by his teeth. Also more on Birmingham's music history, steam history, and confusing geography.  Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a song, by The Prefects, honestly.  Peter and Gideon reunite for a preview of the First Ashes Test, ruminate on Bazball, reflect on Ashes past, and ponder the composition of the teams. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon salute Australia's first win in the World Test Championship after a last day of utmost efficiency from Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland. Next stop: The Ashes. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon savour the Australian ascendancy at the Oval, the intricacies of David Warner's guard and the return of Steve Smith's shuffle.  Plus a tribute to their other favourite Smith, colleague Wayne, who left so many friends and memories.  Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] Check out the Cricket, Et Cetera playlist made from Gideon's episode titles....it's put together by listener Evan Willis tap - here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon toast Travis Head on the first day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval, as Australia take a dominant position. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete and Gideon reunite to preview the World Test Championship Final, and catch up on the Ashes news about David Warner and Jack Leach. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon start losing interest in the IPL, rummage in your mailbag, choose their ten favourite long songs and name their favourite current TV show (and it's not Succession). Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon chat to Chris Rogers about his transition to coaching, batting in England, Ashes prospects and a hindsight view of his Test career. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon catch up on the latest news, rummage in the mailbag, and choose their favourite ten songs with proper names in the titles. Really. They do. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special bonus edition, Peter and Gideon discuss the composition of Australia's squad for the World Test Championship and Ashes. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon catch up on the IPL, name their prospective Ashes squads, recap the latest episode of Succession and chronicle their top 10 family sagas. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon discuss the start of the Indian Premier League, answer your messages, and are inspired by Daisy Jones & The Six to name their ten favourite fictional bands (really). Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon review the new pay deal, the first week of the IPL, and interview Megan Ponsford, granddaughter of Bill, about her new book The Has-Beens and Never-Will-Bes, the story of the first (unofficial) Australian tour of India. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon catch up on life since Australia's tour of India, watch the Women's Premier League final, talk to WACA CEO Christina Matthews about Western Australia's recent dominance of Australian domestic cricket, and compare their respective reading, watching and listening lists. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch the last rites of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia hanging on for a draw at Modi Stadium. They each choose top tens inspired by the Ahmedabad Test, and the highlights of their pod journey through India. Check out the trip to India on Pete's Instagram @peterjlalor Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Australia's spinners toil and Virat Kohli break his century drought, then explore the mysteries of Modi Stadium. Check out the trip to India on Pete's Instagram @peterjlalor Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Shubman Gill come of age in Test cricket, Virat Kohli age gracefully, and take a ride in Narendra Modi's Batmobile. Check out the trip to India on Pete's Instagram @peterjlalor Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Cameron Green come of age and Usman Khawaja prove that age is no bar as Australia enjoy one of their best days in the series.  Also 10 March and all its significances, cricket and personal. Plus: become Pete's 1700th Instagram follower! Check out the trip to India on Pete's Instagram @peterjlalor Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Usman Khawaja's masterful hundred on the first day of the Ahmedabad Test, catch up with Cricket Australia Chairman Mike Baird, and see history made by the longest pre-match felicitations ever. Check out the trip to India on Pete's Instagram @peterjlalor Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon report from the world's cricket stadium in Motera on Australia's final Test in India, further review great train songs, and pay tribute to a departed colleague. Check out the trip to India on Pete's Instagram @peterjlalor Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon keep a pod diary of their overnight rail journey from Indore to Ahmedabad, and wile the hours away with their favourite 10 train songs, which become 20 etc. Check out the trip to India on Pete's Instagram @peterjlalor Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon bring you up-to-date on all the news from Australia's tour including the ICC's damning report on the Indore pitch.  Also music: the best ten songs by The Smiths about Steve Smith. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Australia celebrate their first Test win in India in six years on a pitch tailored to their opposition, and run the rule over captain Steve Smith.  Also Cricket, Et Cetera anxiety dreams. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon catch up on a 16-wicket day in the Third Test at Indore, with Nathan Lyon's brilliant second innings bowling, and Paul Kuhnemann's amazing journey - that's Paul, Matt's dad.  Also, how Gideon turned the Test for Australia. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Australia’s stirring fight back on the first day of the Third Test in Indore. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Rajwada Palace, Pete and Gideon discuss the Tests in Wellington and Indore, then Pete's haircut.  Also great spots for thali and for coffee in Madya Pradesh. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon gasp at the record of Australia's women's cricket team, watch the men's team go through their paces, and bid farewell to a cricket stalwart. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special edition, Peter and Gideon visit Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where Australia and India fought out Test cricket's second tie, in 1986.  They celebrate the batting of Dean Jones, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, the bowling of Greg Matthews and the captaincy of Allan Border, whose declaration set up the epic result. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon catch up with the news of Pat Cummins' decision to stay at home, and Australia's narrow defeat of India in the Women's T20 World Cup.  Also Pete gets a shave! Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon bring us up-to-date with the news of Australia's touring squad, then cough up a lung getting hopelessly lost in Delhi. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon compare notes on Australia's failure in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at a fitting location - the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets.  Sulabh, Hindi for 'easiness', is India's leading sanitation NGO, with a surprisingly fascinating story to tell.  You'll come for the cricket, and stay for the toilets. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete and Gideon recuperate from Australia's collapsing quest for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by reclining on the grass at Feroz Shah Kotla, where they are cheered up by a spontaneous visit from Matthew Hayden. They reflect on the greatness of Ashwin and Jadeja, the serenity of Cheteshwar Pujara, and the future of David Warner. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Australia fight hard on the second day of the Second Test, India's anti-tail excel again, Nathan Lyon bowl, Virat Kohli brood and the sightscreen keep time. Plus they wonder about David Warner's clouded future after his concussion. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Australia's odds and sods battle their way to 263 on the first day of the Second Test in Delhi, where it's eerie in the eyrie.  What's with Warner?  How good's Kuhnemann?  These and other questions.... Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon preview the Second Test in an increasingly smoggy Delhi, enjoy India's magnificent newspaper culture, and respond to your correspondence.  Warning: third attempt at recording this, so even more chaotic than usual. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon catch up with team news in India, then are joined by friend of the pod Lisa Sthalekar to discuss the highs and lows of the Women's Premier League auction. Plus grammin' with Pete. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a day of fruitful wandering in Nagpur while the practice pitches dry, Peter and Gideon watch the Aussies train - and it's not pretty.  Also train tales from the Raj, and the latest from Cafe Etc. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon are staggered by Australia's capitulation in the First Test, but enjoy the excellence of India's bowling, the hospitality of Nagpur and the opening of Cafe Et Cetera.  Also an update on the Murphy nuptials. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch India take control of the First Test, but Todd Murphy strikes a blow for the bespectacled with a stirring debut performance. Also Rohit Sharma's serene hundred, and another telling contribution from Ravi Jadeja in (we think) our 200th episode. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Australia have their worst day of Test cricket since July, as India seize the ascendancy in the First Test at Nagpur thanks to Ravi Jadeja. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon look out over the expanse of VCA Stadium Jantha in Nagpur and feel their pulses quicken ahead of tomorrow's First Test, consider the controversial pitch, the possibility of Todd Murphy's Test debut, and the attractions of India's greenest city. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete and Gideon go on a coffee odyssey in Nagpur and end up at the old cricket ground, scene of a famous Australian victory in 2004, and relive their exclusive interview with the BCCI curator ahead of Wednesday's Test.  Corridor Seven Coffee Roasters excels. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon, live from Bar Espresso at Sydney Airport, begin their journey to India by talking about Australia's selections for the First Test, reviewing the Big Bash League Final, considering the Asia Cup imbroglio and evaluating candidates for the worst man in rock music. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon discuss the new Women's Indian Premier League, the Australian Cricket Awards, T20 fatigue and Tom Verlaine. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch the Big Bash League finally deploy Steve Smith and relish the results, discuss the T20 glut, debate Ash Gardner's being 'uncomfortable' about playing on 26 January, and rummage in the mailbag. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon agree that there is too much cricket to watch, agree to disagree about Afghanistan, evaluate the Australian and Indian squads for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and give their reading and watching recommendations. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon continue their chat with Justin Langer, and take a back seat as he reenacts his test debut thirty years ago. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from a brewery in The People's Republic of Marrickville, Peter and Gideon talk to Justin Langer, Australia’s coach emeritus. Part 2 publishes into the feed in a couple of days. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch the last rites of the No Name Trophy, go spare about the third umpire and look forward to India. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon get excited about a potential grand stand finish in the Third Test at the SCG, discuss more third umpire misadventures, and the genius of Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins.  Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch the rain fall at the SCG just for a change, as Usman Khawaja waits in the nervous 190s and cricket is the loser. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon bathe in stats and milestones at the Sydney Cricket Ground, courtesy of Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja. Today's title courtesy of the Brian Jonestown Massacre. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon describe Australia’s two for 147 in the Third Test, revile the soft signal  and choose their top 10 rain songs. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon celebrate cricket's new rights deal, look forward to the Sydney Test, and savour their favourite playlist. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Australia annihilate South Africa at the MCG, contemplate the near term for Australia and the longer term for South Africa - it's not pretty. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] For tickets to the Justin Langer live episode search for WIllie The BoatmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Alex Carey cruise to a maiden Test century as Australia tighten their grip on the Boxing Day Test against South Africa. Plus Pete's new beer!   Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] For tickets to the Justin Langer live episode search for WIllie The BoatmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon report from the Warner extravaganza at the MCG, ruminate on his parallels with Shane Warne, and on his future in the game.  Also an update on cricket's broadcast negotiations, and some shameless self-promotion. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] For tickets to the Justin Langer live episode search for WIllie The BoatmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon report from the Boxing Day Test, where Australia, Cameron Green and David Warner dominated South Africa after Pat Cummins' decision to send the visitors in. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] For tickets to the Justin Langer live episode search for WIllie The BoatmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon catch up with the IPL auction results, look forward to Boxing Day and choose their ten favourite Christmas songs. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] For tickets to the Justin Langer live episode search for WIllie The BoatmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon talk to Australia's 25th prime minister and number one cricket tragic, John Winston Howard (RHB ROB) about his career for Earlwood Methodists CC, his reverence for Garry Sobers, the blurring of cricket and statecraft, and that ball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch a history-making two-day Test at the Gabba in which fast bowlers ruled and batters cowered, and contemplate the legacies of Bert Ironmonger and A Current Affair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon review the first day of the First Test at the Gabba, enjoying a counterpunching innings from Travis Head that has taken Australia to within 7 runs of South Africa's first innings score by stumps, musing on a first ball duck for David Warner.  Also: your summer's pronunciation guide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon talk to Rick Darling about his new memoir Bush to Buckingham Palace, about cricket in the rough and tumble 70s and 80s, heroes, head blows and running between wickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon sum up the last day of the Adelaide Test, and run the rule over new Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch the West Indies implode under lights in the Second Test, David Warner struggle during the day, and Mitchell Starc at his athletic best....all on National Lager Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Travis Head do a Greg Blewett, Michael Neser do a Ryan Harris, and Nick Hockley follow best practice on the second day of the Second Test at Adelaide Oval. With extra googlies, courtesy of Abrar Ahmed. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon report in from the first day of the Second Test at Adelaide, contrast the centuries of Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head, rue the meekness of the West Indies attack and worry about David Warner's future after the collapse of his leadership ambitions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch the last rites of the First Test in Perth, discuss Pat Cummins' chances of playing in Adelaide, and the value proposition of 'going to the cricket'. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch the West Indies battle hard in pursuit of nearly 500 in Perth, speculate about Pat Cummins' quad and Kemar Roach's bottom, and wonder if the teams will have anything in the tank for Adelaide. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon enjoy the red-hot Australian pace attack against the West Indies in Perth, celebrate Pat Cummins' 200th Test wicket, and demand 'Justice for JL' - at least on a bed sheet. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon enjoy a twin two-hundred day at Perth Stadium, see Steve Smith's powers come flooding back, and get a peak at the future, and the past, with Tagenarine Chanderpaul. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon enjoy the mellow pleasures of a day's Test cricket, the familiar sights and sounds of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, the welcome home for Justin Langer, and all the incidentals of day 1 of the First Test at Perth Stadium. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon discuss Pat Cummins reacting to Justin Langer reacting to Pat Cummins reacting to Justin Langer, wonder about wokeness, West Indies and the new WACA. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon compare their shared contempt for the Australia v England ODI series, response to the rehabilitations of Steve Smith and David Warner, and talk to Inga Simpson, author of the acclaimed cricket novel Willowman. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon host a Cricket Et, Cetera live event at Willie the Boatman with guest of honour the one and only Wasim Akram, whose autobiography Sultan has just been published, and you can get it by clicking here Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon feel fine about the end of the T20 World Cup as England win a famous victory over Pakistan, then review the tournament and answer your questions. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch England put India away in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup, and look forward to it being 1992 all over again on Sunday. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter returns half-deaf from the SCG to tell Gideon about Pakistan's impressive win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup semi-final.  Plus three captains who won't play another T20I and more readings on the 1992 Parallel-O-Meter. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon ponder history repeating in the T20 World Cup with cricket sage Michael Atherton, who gives us his tip to take out the tournament. Title courtesy of Blur. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon review Australia's flawed T20 World Cup defence after England dispose of Sri Lanka to nab a semi-final place, and farewell Aaron Finch, one of our greatest white ball players. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon review Australia's squeaker against Afghanistan, and talk to Shane Watson about his new book on mental skills in cricket, Winning the Inner Battle. You can get Shane's book directly through his website, search Shane Watson or click here now - https://shanewatson.au/ Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon wrap up last night's Pakistan win over South Africa, and compare recent experiences as ghost writers: Pete's with Tim Paine, Gideon's with Wasim Akram. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon enjoy another Virat Kohli tour de force in Adelaide, compare notes on their recent reading and listening, and look forward to Australia's must-win against Afghanistan. Get along to the book launch here -  https://linktr.ee/WillietheBoatman Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon review last night's England win over New Zealand, Australia's challenging path to the finals, and talk to Greg Barclay, chairman of the International Cricket Council, about the future of the global governing body - if that's what it is.  Get along to the book launch here -  https://linktr.ee/WillietheBoatmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon review Australia's hard-fought win over Ireland, and pay tribute to the late Froggy Thomson. Today's title from the Duckworth Lewis Method, of course. Email your questions, feedback, thoughts and top ten lists to - [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon stay up late to watch South Africa get the better of India in Perth, and rouse Tim Wigmore from slumber in Brisbane to discuss his provocative new book Crickonomics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon enjoy another barnstorming New Zealand performance against Sri Lanka, and farewell both Jerry Lee Lewis and Ian Jack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon look at Pakistan's T20WC campaign, Zimbabwe's knockout last-ball win, preview Australia v England at the MCG, and pick top 10 songs for the cup so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon wake up to a new day with Australia having repaired its net run rate against Sri Lanka, contrast the form of Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Finch, digest the revelations of Tim Paine's autobiography, and wait to see if Ricky Ponting plays golf.  The suspense will kill you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon come back down to (soggy) earth in Hobart, then catch up with old mate Ravi Shastri, to talk about Kohli, coaching, commentating and who would play him in the movie of his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon recuperate after an amazing night at the MCG, with Virat Kohli triumphant in a last-ball thriller, and catch up with Dan Christian about his role as coaching consultant with the Netherlands ahead of their game this afternoon against Bangladesh. Warning: may contain overconfidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon regroup after Australia's shock loss to New Zealand, look forward to India v Pakistan, and discuss Pat Cummins, sports washing and the Aramco toilet.  Our title today from the new Louie Zong album, Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon celebrate Namibia's upset win over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup, report the Netherlands' defeat of the UAE, and ponder whose money cricket would not pocket (Russian mafia?  Iranian asbestos?). Today's title is courtesy Sly and the Family Stone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon talk to Alex Doolan, Tasmania and Australia, about moving on in his life after cricket, his reflections on a changing game, and his memories of Phillip Hughes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon talk to their first knight, Sir Sam Mendes, about his terrific new documentary Phoenix from the Ashes, the story of England's mighty captain Ben Stokes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete and Gideon review the T20 series in India, the moral muddle of a Mankad and, in celebrating Geelong's tenth premiership, share a joyous new music discovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete and Gideon talk footy for a bit, then preview the T20s in India and Pakistan, review the careers of Rachel Haynes and Roger Federer, and the pageant of legends that is the Road Safety Series. Also SA20: did it even need a name?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete and Gideon talk to Adam Gilchrist about the changing face of cricket, the dawn of T20, and it's promise and threat to cricket's futureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon reflect on The Hundred, enjoy the new Ben Stokes documentary, and celebrate Zimbabwe's first win against Australia on our soil with a top ten.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter goes shoe shopping in Townsville, Gideon trains with future stars in Dunkeld, there's a Big Bash League draft to ponder, and a Hundred cameo to celebrate.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon discuss Cricket Australia's five-year strategic plan, and other matters, with chairman Dr Lachlan Henderson. Warning: contains leveraging of scale. Also further down the rabbit hole of team names, and the announcement of a new quest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon reel from the opening rounds of The Hundred, review who's going where in the great T20 follies of 2022-3, and wonder if the South African T20 league will ever have a name.  Also Ten Songs for The Hundred.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete and Gideon celebrate Australian gold in the Commonwealth Games, and wonder about UAE gold in cricket in an interview with Todd Greenberg, CEO of the Australian Cricketers' Association, who explains his approach to reviving the Big Bash League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete and Gideon follow Australia's advance in the Commonwealth Games, England's regression in white ball cricket, the rise of private investment, shambles of the Future Programme, and are inspired by Crystal Zins. Also ten songs for David Warner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon preview the International Cricket Council annual meeting, interview Mike Coward about his new/old masterwork Cricket Beyond the Bazaar, and offer ten songs for the retirement of Ben Stokes from one-day internationals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete and Gideon contemplate international cricket in a time of windows as the new Future Tours Programme looms and pay tribute to Cricket Australia's ex-spinner extraordinaire Peter Young.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Australia lose a Test match by an innings for the first time since 2016, and contribute 10 songs in honour of Steve Smith's review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon enjoy watching Australia toil in Galle and sleeping through Wimbledon, and also choose their ten songs for a long day in the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch as Sri Lanka's government crumbles as Sri Lanka's cricketers rally on an amazing second day of the Second Test at Galle.  Featuring ten songs to accompany the fall of an authoritarian regime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon watch Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne dominate the first day of the Second Test at Galle, and unroll their top ten songs for turning pitches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon, not expecting to be back so quickly, digest the truncated final day of the First Test in Galle, and nominate their top ten Aussie bangers for Test match DJs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Gideon catch up on the second day of the First Test from Galle, discover the name of the trophy they're watching, savour Cameron Green and Alex Carey, and contemplate cricket in the wind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.