The Urnbelievable Ashes Podcast

The Urnbelievable Ashes Podcast

Join Andy and Felicity as they obsess about people throwing and hitting a cricket ball around because whatever happens that’s way preferable than thinking about the actual world right now.

INTRODUCING | The Bugle Ashes Urncast

INTRODUCING | The Bugle Ashes Urncast

This 2021/2 Ashes series might be unbelieveable but it's not urnbelieveable. However if you still want a podcast mix of comedy, cricket, Andy Zaltzman, Felicity Ward and stats then do check out The Bugle Ashes Urncast available wherever you get your podcasts.

Dec 21, 2021 • 1:01

INTRODUCING | The Bugle Ashes Urncast

INTRODUCING | The Bugle Ashes Urncast

This 2021/2 Ashes series might be unbelieveable but it's not urnbelieveable. However if you still want a podcast mix of comedy, cricket, Andy Zaltzman, Felicity Ward and stats then do check out The Bugle Ashes Urncast available wherever you get your podcasts.

Dec 21, 2021 • 1:01

S2 09 | England draw and Australia lose

S2 09 | England draw and Australia lose

A bonus Ashes 2019 souvenir containing Steve Smith, Ben Stokes, silly press conferences, stats, pregnancy anger and the last No Paine No Gain.Thanks to all who listened and until next time, may the cricket be with you.

Sep 18, 2019 • 46:05

S2 09 | England draw and Australia lose

S2 09 | England draw and Australia lose

A bonus Ashes 2019 souvenir containing Steve Smith, Ben Stokes, silly press conferences, stats, pregnancy anger and the last No Paine No Gain. Thanks to all who listened and until next time, may the cricket be with you.

Sep 18, 2019 • 46:05

S2 08 | Australia retain the Ashes

S2 08 | Australia retain the Ashes

Felicity returns to the studio to celebrate Australia's victory and deliver an emphatic No Paine No Gain. Trying to consol himself, Andy points out that Australia have retained the Ashes not won it. And there's a bumper stat whack to pay homage to the great Steve Smith.

Sep 10, 2019 • 46:05

S2 08 | Australia retain the Ashes

S2 08 | Australia retain the Ashes

Felicity returns to the studio to celebrate Australia's victory and deliver an emphatic No Paine No Gain.Trying to consol himself, Andy points out that Australia have retained the Ashes not won it.And there's a bumper stat whack to pay homage to the great Steve Smith.

Sep 10, 2019 • 46:05

S2 07 | In the Fourth Ashes Test it's Steve Smith v Ben Stokes

S2 07 | In the Fourth Ashes Test it's Steve Smith v Ben Stokes

In a late substitution Felicity retired ill from the podcast field, so her Marnus Labuschagne is Declan Fay.However from her sick bed she still brings you No Paine No Gaine and Sick Burns!Andy is also joined by UK comedy legend Mark Steel to talk Ben Stokes, the return of Steve Smith and the best 1 not out in history.

Sep 4, 2019 • 43:55

S2 07 | In the Fourth Ashes Test it's Steve Smith v Ben Stokes

S2 07 | In the Fourth Ashes Test it's Steve Smith v Ben Stokes

In a late substitution Felicity retired ill from the podcast field, so her Marnus Labuschagne is Declan Fay. However from her sick bed she still brings you No Paine No Gaine and Sick Burns! Andy is also joined by UK comedy legend Mark Steel to talk Ben Stokes, the return of Steve Smith and the best 1 not out in history.

Sep 4, 2019 • 43:55

S2 06 | We owe Steve Smith an apology

S2 06 | We owe Steve Smith an apology

Last episode Felicity offered various comedy ways to get Steve Smith out. One of them was to try and hurt him. Jofra Archer clearly listens to the podcast and took this advice seriously. We can only apologise by offering Nish Kumar, more Ashes sketches and a preview of the Leeds Test.

Aug 21, 2019 • 42:12

S2 06 | We owe Steve Smith an apology

S2 06 | We owe Steve Smith an apology

Last episode Felicity offered various comedy ways to get Steve Smith out. One of them was to try and hurt him. Jofra Archer clearly listens to the podcast and took this advice seriously. We can only apologise by offering Nish Kumar, more Ashes sketches and a preview of the Leeds Test.

Aug 21, 2019 • 42:12

S2 05 | How England will get Steve Smith out

S2 05 | How England will get Steve Smith out

The wonder of Steve Smith, Lord's Test preview, dodgy umpiring and Australian bush poetry references. Andy and Felicity are back and together with Geoff Lemon they go through all of the above.

Aug 13, 2019 • 46:50

S2 05 | How England will get Steve Smith out

S2 05 | How England will get Steve Smith out

The wonder of Steve Smith, Lord's Test preview, dodgy umpiring and Australian bush poetry references. Andy and Felicity are back and together with Geoff Lemon they go through all of the above.

Aug 13, 2019 • 46:50

S2 04 | Cricket World Cup Final - HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?!

S2 04 | Cricket World Cup Final - HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?!

After an astonishing final and 15984 deliveries (Andy's seen that much cricket!) the World Cup is over. To help Felicity and Andy make sense of the most incredible end to a cricket game ever they are joined by New Zealand fan James Nokise & India fan Paul Sinha.

Jul 16, 2019 • 36:50

S2 04 | Cricket World Cup Final - HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?!

S2 04 | Cricket World Cup Final - HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?!

After an astonishing final and 15984 deliveries (Andy's seen that much cricket!) the World Cup is over. To help Felicity and Andy make sense of the most incredible end to a cricket game ever they are joined by New Zealand fan James Nokise & India fan Paul Sinha.

Jul 16, 2019 • 36:50

S2 03 | Cricket World Cup continued — losing for the good of the game

S2 03 | Cricket World Cup continued — losing for the good of the game

Andy has been to 28 matches and has become a husk of a person. Felicity bravely reveals she isn’t feeling confident about the upcoming England vs Australia semi-final. Comedian and West Indies fan, Nathan Caton, is thinking about becoming a football fan.

Jul 9, 2019 • 41:10

S2 03 | Cricket World Cup continued — losing for the good of the game

S2 03 | Cricket World Cup continued — losing for the good of the game

Andy has been to 28 matches and has become a husk of a person. Felicity bravely reveals she isn’t feeling confident about the upcoming England vs Australia semi-final. Comedian and West Indies fan, Nathan Caton, is thinking about becoming a football fan.

Jul 9, 2019 • 41:10

S2 02 | Cricket World Cup continued —  it’s all up in the air

S2 02 | Cricket World Cup continued — it’s all up in the air

Half way through the group stage of the 2019 World Cup, Andy and Felicity ask the hard questions to the biggest names in the game. They're joined by New Zealand comedian and positive sledging advocate, James Nokise, and West Indian cricket commentator Fazeer Mohammed.

Jun 17, 2019 • 35:54

S2 02 | Cricket World Cup continued —  it’s all up in the air

S2 02 | Cricket World Cup continued — it’s all up in the air

Half way through the group stage of the 2019 World Cup, Andy and Felicity ask the hard questions to the biggest names in the game. They're joined by New Zealand comedian and positive sledging advocate, James Nokise, and West Indian cricket commentator Fazeer Mohammed.

Jun 17, 2019 • 35:54

S2 01 | Cricket World Cup - Afghanistan to beat Australia

S2 01 | Cricket World Cup - Afghanistan to beat Australia

Addressing crucial issues like the best World Cup kit, is David Warner now a nice guy and Chris Gayle's German Twenty20 career, Andy and Felicity return to preview the 2019 Cricket World Cup with comedian, Pakistan fan and presenter of the BBC's Doosra podcast, Aatif Nawaz.

May 22, 2019 • 45:00

S2 01 | Cricket World Cup - Afghanistan to beat Australia

S2 01 | Cricket World Cup - Afghanistan to beat Australia

Addressing crucial issues like the best World Cup kit, is David Warner now a nice guy and Chris Gayle's German Twenty20 career, Andy and Felicity return to preview the 2019 Cricket World Cup with comedian, Pakistan fan and presenter of the BBC's Doosra podcast, Aatif Nawaz.

May 22, 2019 • 45:00

One great big crucial moment from October to February

One great big crucial moment from October to February

UK comedian Mark Steel, Australian writer Declan Fay and a very special guest join us to talk about England's 4-0 Ashes thrashing.

Jan 9, 2018 • 41:02

One great big crucial moment from October to February

One great big crucial moment from October to February

UK comedian Mark Steel, Australian writer Declan Fay and a very special guest join us to talk about England's 4-0 Ashes thrashing.

Jan 9, 2018 • 41:02

A concrete MCG means more test than cricket

A concrete MCG means more test than cricket

Felicity and Andy return for 2018 and welcome ABC Grandstand legend Jim Maxwell ahead of the SCG Test.

Jan 2, 2018 • 34:45

A concrete MCG means more test than cricket

A concrete MCG means more test than cricket

Felicity and Andy return for 2018 and welcome ABC Grandstand legend Jim Maxwell ahead of the SCG Test.

Jan 2, 2018 • 34:45

BONUS — Boxing Day Test and leftovers

BONUS — Boxing Day Test and leftovers

Felicity and Andy are too full to provide a proper episode this week, so here's the surprisingly satisfying audio equivalent of a cold turkey and stuffing sandwich.

Dec 25, 2017 • 8:00

BONUS — Boxing Day Test and leftovers

BONUS — Boxing Day Test and leftovers

Felicity and Andy are too full to provide a proper episode this week, so here's the surprisingly satisfying audio equivalent of a cold turkey and stuffing sandwich.

Dec 25, 2017 • 8:00

England give Australia The Ashes for Christmas

England give Australia The Ashes for Christmas

Felicity attempts not to get too smug and frankly Andy would rather talk about anything else.

Dec 19, 2017 • 33:07

England give Australia The Ashes for Christmas

England give Australia The Ashes for Christmas

Felicity attempts not to get too smug and frankly Andy would rather talk about anything else.

Dec 19, 2017 • 33:07

Do England have any chance at the WACA?

Do England have any chance at the WACA?

No, obviously, but do listen to Andy, Felicity and Jarrod Kimber give you a longer and funnier response ahead of the third Ashes test in Perth.

Dec 12, 2017 • 37:14

Do England have any chance at the WACA?

Do England have any chance at the WACA?

No, obviously, but do listen to Andy, Felicity and Jarrod Kimber give you a longer and funnier response ahead of the third Ashes test in Perth.

Dec 12, 2017 • 37:14

The end of the Adelaide test and Steve Smith dressed like a turkey in an abattoir

The end of the Adelaide test and Steve Smith dressed like a turkey in an abattoir

Felicity and Andy ignore the fact that the game is still going when they record and Jarrod Kimber reads out a letter devoted to Shaun Marsh.

Dec 5, 2017 • 38:05

The end of the Adelaide test and Steve Smith dressed like a turkey in an abattoir

The end of the Adelaide test and Steve Smith dressed like a turkey in an abattoir

Felicity and Andy ignore the fact that the game is still going when they record and Jarrod Kimber reads out a letter devoted to Shaun Marsh.

Dec 5, 2017 • 38:05

Adelaide day night test and Geoff Marsh's double bat

Adelaide day night test and Geoff Marsh's double bat

Felicity tries to cheer Andy up as the second test approaches, Ben Stokes is a REALLY bad surprise party organiser and Jarrod Kimber reveals more than we'd like about Geoff Marsh.

Nov 29, 2017 • 30:07

Adelaide day night test and Geoff Marsh's double bat

Adelaide day night test and Geoff Marsh's double bat

Felicity tries to cheer Andy up as the second test approaches, Ben Stokes is a REALLY bad surprise party organiser and Jarrod Kimber reveals more than we'd like about Geoff Marsh.

Nov 29, 2017 • 30:07

The Gabba Brisbane 'welcomes' England

The Gabba Brisbane 'welcomes' England

The waiting is over! It’s finally here! The summer! The greatest cricket rivalry! The funniest podcast devoted to cricket in two countries! Watch as English optimism melts away as fast as an ice cream in the Queensland sun/Australia pretend like they are in Bangladesh (delete as applicable). Plus Melinda Farrell from ESPNcricinfo gives her take on Australia's women’s team retaining The Ashes.

Nov 22, 2017 • 37:34

The Gabba Brisbane 'welcomes' England

The Gabba Brisbane 'welcomes' England

The waiting is over! It’s finally here! The summer! The greatest cricket rivalry! The funniest podcast devoted to cricket in two countries!Watch as English optimism melts away as fast as an ice cream in the Queensland sun/Australia pretend like they are in Bangladesh (delete as applicable).Plus Melinda Farrell from ESPNcricinfo gives her take on Australia's women’s team retaining The Ashes.

Nov 22, 2017 • 37:34

INTRODUCING — The Urnbelievable Ashes Podcast

INTRODUCING — The Urnbelievable Ashes Podcast

Join Andy Zaltzman and Felicity Ward for the 2017/18 Ashes series as they obsess about people throwing and hitting a cricket ball around because whatever happens that's way preferable than thinking about the actual world right now.

Nov 17, 2017 • 8:24

INTRODUCING — The Urnbelievable Ashes Podcast

INTRODUCING — The Urnbelievable Ashes Podcast

Join Andy Zaltzman and Felicity Ward for the 2017/18 Ashes series as they obsess about people throwing and hitting a cricket ball around because whatever happens that's way preferable than thinking about the actual world right now.

Nov 17, 2017 • 8:24

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