Cricket Et Al
Cricket Et Al
Gideon Haigh and Pete Lalor have been writing about cricket, and talking about music, books, movies, television and life, for nearly fifteen years. Now they do it with a podcast recorder handy, which sometimes they remember to turn on. Stand by for a podcast full of insights and lacking in organisation.
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SURRENDER: Australia Win Second Test in Sri Lanka
Pete and Gideon watch Sri Lanka capitulate in the Warne-Muralidaran Trophy, with Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne piloting Australia to a nine-wicket victory in Galle. How good are Australia, how bad are Sri Lanka and how much do we like Beau Webster? These and other questions.... Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOOK OR CROOK: Sri Lanka Rally On Day 3
Pete and Gideon watch Australia find their way through some determined resistance, admire Steve Smith's records, Mitchell Starc's ticker and Beau Webster's mitts. Also the microphone returneth. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
COMPLETE CONTROL: Smith & Carey Centuries On Day 2
Pete and Gideon watch Australia take a stranglehold on the Second Test at Galle, with Steve Smith and Alex Carey adding an unbeaten 239 in 331 balls for the fourth wicket, and Pete losing his microphone. If you find it, please let us know in the comments. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOW'S IT GONNA END?
Pete and Gideon watch a fascinating first day to the Second Test in Galle on a sharply turning wicket, muse on debutant Cooper Connolly, sit with Lukey Sparrow, and introduce their star scorer Thomas Miles. Also a special message. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PARALLEL LINES: Australia Win Big in Two Continents
Pete and Gideon are absorbed in symmetrical Australian Test matches on two continents, the men winning by an innings in Galle, the women by an innings in Melbourne - not to mention the men of Australia A winnings by an innings in Sydney. Pete also falls into ecstatic rapture about swimming with the turtles in the Indian Ocean, while Gid falls run out again ho hum. Head to cricketetal.com to read more Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com
ABOUT THE WEATHER: Day 3 In Galle
Gideon watches England fall in Melbourne, Pete watches the rain fall in Galle, they brood on strangles, superstitions and stress fractures, and cricket, as always, is the winner. Although weather might have the last word.... Head to cricketetal.com to read more Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KINGS AND QUEENS: Day 2 Australia Vs Sri Lanka & Women's Ashes Day 1
Pete and Gideon watch Australia dominate in both the men's and women's Tests, Steve Smith's team putting Sri Lanka to the sword in Galle, Alyssa Healy's team suffocating England at the MCG. Is Josh Inglis's debut hundred the fastest in Test history? Producer Dave knows the answer - that's why he's on the big bucks. Also: Galle loves covers. Head to cricketetal.com to read more Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for priva
ONE DAY LIKE THIS: Australia Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1 Review
Pete calls in from the first day in Galle where Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith tonned up, while Gid reports from the laneways of Fitzroy where a great champion was honoured, and both of them wait for the press box internet to break but somehow miraculously it does not. Head to cricketetal.com to read more Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NOBODY's HERO
Pete and Gideon review the big Bash League, reflect on the Women's Ashes, and look forward to Cricket Et Al's tour of Sri Lanka. Also, musings on the career of Michael Clarke, newest inductee in the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, with a top ten in his honour. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FLIPSIDE
Pete and Gideon catch up on the Big Bash League, the Women's one-day internationals, pay tribute to the great Peggy Antonio, and wonder why wives always get the blame for cricket defeat. Also: ten songs inspired by the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CHAMPS: Australia Win The Border-Gavaskar Trophy After an Incredible Series
Gid and Pete watched Australia prevail 3-1 against India, regaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and book their place in the World Test Championship final. Go Scotty! Viva Pat! Salut Bumrah! What a Test and what a series. Head to minderoo.org/ebook and check out their free ebook to see how you can reduce your exposure to plastics. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati
HEAVEN CAN WAIT: Bumrah Injury and Wickets Galore On Day 2
Pete and Gideon sit enthralled through a jumbo-packed second day of the Sydney Test, where Rishabh Pant rocked, Scott Boland rolled, and Jasprit Bumrah reeled. Will he be fit to bowl on the last day? Also Beau Webster is officially a big unit. Head to minderoo.org/ebook and check out their free ebook to see how you can reduce your exposure to plastics. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EYES IN THE CENTRE: Australia India Day 1 in Sydney
Pete and Gideon watch the new Indian regime in action, which reminds them a bit of the old regime, as Scott Boland lands his fiftieth Test wicket at a record low cost, and Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli battle their demons. Head to minderoo.org/ebook and check out their free ebook to see how you can reduce your exposure to plastics. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BEAUTIFUL WORLD: Australia Beat India In One Of The Great Test Matches
Pete and Gideon watch Australia win an epic Test match at the MCG, wonder whether they count in the world record crowd, and think there might be something in five-day cricket after all. Also: tributes to Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah, and a snicko royal commission. Head to minderoo.org/ebook and check out their free ebook to see how you can reduce your exposure to plastics. Get tickets to our Sydney Live Show! Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Bumrah Stars For India, Australia's Tail Wags On Day 4
There were many happy returns for Jasprit Bumrah on the fourth day at the MCG, but the Indians did not have enough puff left to blow the candles out on the cake. An extraordinary Test continues to twist and turn. Head to minderoo.org/ebook and check out their free ebook to see how you can reduce your exposure to plastics. Get tickets to our Sydney Live Show! Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
READY FOR THE HIGH: India Bounce Back On Day 3
Pete and Gideon reel from another XL day of Test cricket, featuring a breakthrough partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar, a manful performance from Scott Boland, and a grandstand finish with Reddy's maiden Test hundred. Head to minderoo.org/ebook and check out their free ebook to see how you can reduce your exposure to plastics. Get tickets to our Sydney Live Show! Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listene
BRING THE NOISE: Smith Century, Rohit's Out on Day 2 Australia Vs India
Pete and Gideon watch Steve Smith roll back time and Virat Kohli rage against the dying of the light on an enthralling second day of the Fourth Test at the MCG, as Australia seize the ascendancy. Also: put a fork in Rohit, he's done. Head to minderoo.org/ebook and check out their free ebook to see how you can reduce your exposure to plastics. Get tickets to our Sydney Live Show! Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for
I WALK THE LINE: Konstas Debut, Kohli Altercation on Day 1 Boxing Day Test
Pete and Gideon watch Sam Konstas turn the Test series on its head and Virat Kohli lose his head, as Australia reach a promising first innings score after winning the toss. Plus: Marnus is back, and Steve Smith looks like he's never been away. Head to minderoo.org/ebook and check out their free ebook to see how you can reduce your exposure to plastics. Get tickets to our Sydney Live Show! Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al
BELIEVE THAT I UNDERSTAND: Brisbane Test Wrapped Up - Australia Draw With India
Head to minderoo.org/ebook and check out their free ebook to see how you can reduce your exposure to plastics. Pete and Gid puzzle over a bizarre but fascinating conclusion to the rain-ruined Third Test at the Gabba, and pay tribute to eminent retiree Ravi Ashwin who heads home tomorrow. Get tickets to our Sydney Live Show! Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substac
IN SPITE OF OURSELVES: Brisbane Day 4 Review
Pete and Gideon report on an enthralling fourth day of the Third Test, with Australia toiling to make up for the absence of Josh Hazlewood, India battling despite the poor form of their skipper, and the cricket fighting the rain for supremacy. Get tickets to our Sydney Live Show! Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystu
DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE: Brisbane Day 3 Review
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BABY, I LOVE YOUR WAY: Smith & Head Centuries On Day 2
Pete and Gid watch another Travis Head tour de force, a Steve Smith statement innings, an unstoppable Jasprit Bumrah and a very stoppable India as Australia seize the advantage that Rohit Sharma gifted them. Get tickets to our Sydney Live Show! Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf
MELANCHOLIC RAIN: Simon Katich Talks Brisbane Test Day 1
🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code CRICKETETAL at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/CRICKETETAL ⛵ Pete and Gideon are joined by special guest Simon Katich to review the short day in Brisbane, the long haul of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the challenges of Jasprit Bumrah and the excitement of sporting parenthood. Get tickets to our Sydney Live Show! Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket
BRISBANE (SECURITY CITY)
Pete and Gideon find a secluded corner of the Gabba to send the latest on the teams and the conditions for the vital Third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, compare notes on Queensland and reminisce of Brisbane Tests past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOLD BACK THE NIGHT: Australia India 2nd Test Day 3 Review
Pete and Gideon see Australia even the series with India in Adelaide before the lights are turned on for the third night, talk about Travis Head's ascendancy, Marnus Labuschagne's reinvention and the Siraj affair. Plus a great idea for the end of every Test match. Pete and Gids apologise profusely for the audio quality. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM
GIMME HEAD: Australia India 2nd Test Day 2 Review
Pete and Gid wallow in the patriotic Adelaide vibes after another hometown hundred by Travis Head, the returns to form of Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins, and a scintillating cameo from Rishabh Pant. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PINK FLAG: Australia India 2nd Test Day 1 Review
Pete and Gid celebrate Mitchell Starc's devastating first innings bowling in the Second Test at Adelaide Oval and Australia's grim survival under lights as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy turns topsy-turvey. Warning: includes fat shaming. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IT'S OH SO QUIET
Pete and Gideon catch up ahead of tomorrow's Adelaide pink-ball Test, review the XIs, watch the training, respond to CA CEO Todd Greenberg's first public comments and ICC chairman Greg Barclay's exit interview. Also: is Adelaide really the City of Vomit? Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BACK HOME IN DERRY
Pete and Gideon catch up after the Perth Test, talk Sheffield Shield and ICC rankings, and meet musician David Bridie and Neil Harvey's grand nephew Mick to discuss their improbable friendship https://midlandexpress.com.au/leisure/2024/11/26/special-guest-for-david-bridie-show-at-radio-springs-hotel/ Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel
DR SUNSHINE IS DEAD
Pete and Gdeon witness the last rites in the First Test, lavish praise on India, worry about Marnus and reminisce of great press box fights in Perth. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan Willis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in
Philip Hughes - 10 Years On: Cricket Et Al Reflects On His Legacy
Pete and Gideon reflect on the 10th anniversary of Philip Hughes' tragic death. Head to cricketetal.com to read Gideon's interview with the match officials and Pete's memories from the ground on that fateful day Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Eva
I LIKE THE WAY THIS IS GOING
Peter and Gideon reflect on an awesome day of Test cricket, including a maiden Border-Gavaskar hundred from Vashasvi Jaiswal, a thirtieth century from Virat Kohli, a woebeggone day in the field for Australia, and a disastrous final hour at the hands of Jasprit Bumrah. They also reflect on the legacy of Philip Hughes, ten years on from his mortal blow at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram
THE BIG PAYBACK
Pete and Gideon watch the First Test turn topsy-turvey, with bat dominating ball, and Indian dominating Australia thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Meanwhile, you need a t-shirt. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan Willis See omnys
HELL SUCKS
Pete and Gideon report from a hell for batters, Perth Stadium, where seventeen wickets fell for 217 on the first day of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Can India press their advantage? Can Australia come back? Is this the end of Virat Kohli? We report, you decide, and hopefully buy a T-shirt. Grab your very own Cricket Et Al T Shirt! Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the
I LOVE PERTH
Pete and Gideon catch up on the team news for the First Test, try to persuade Morne Morkel to speak Hindi, and reflect on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy v the IPL auction. Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan Willis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES
Pete and Gideon catch up on India's arrival on Instagram....errr, in Australia and India's threat to the Champions Trophy. Also last night's T20I in Brisbane, the Women's Big Bash League and the women's team from Afghanistan. Comes complete with top ten Indian tour songs. Not available in Hindi. Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) p
SLIP INSIDE THIS HOUSE
Pete and Gideon report live from the MCG on Australia’s First Test squad including new opener Nathan McSweeney and reserve batter Josh Inglis. Also Gideon shows off his guns in the new Cricket Et Al merch. Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan Willis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
PAT TRIP DISPENSER: AN HOUR WITH PAT CUMMINS
Pete and Gideon catch up with Australian captain Pat Cummins for a fascinating chat about leadership, fatherhood, big ideas, big crowds and....money. Pat's new book is here Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan Willis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HEAVENLY POP HIT
Pete and Gid report from the India A v Australia A match in Mackay and celebrate New Zealand's whitewash of India in India with a New Zealand music top ten. Not everything is by The Bats. Check out our new YouTube Channel Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan Willis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LOST IN YESTERDAY
Pete and Gid run their eye over Australia A's performances against India A, as Nathan McSweeney edges the bat off, and the IPL auction, where retention is the preserve of a tiny few. And, on Craig Serjeant Day at cricketetal.com, they choose ten songs inspired by the twelve-Test career of Australia's forgotten vice-captain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MAXWELL'S SILVER HAMMER
Pete and Gideon review Australia's selection permutations, the intervention of David Warner, the eclipse of Steve Smith, and the high summer of Craig Serjeant. Also an extended chat with Glenn Maxwell about Pat Cummins, JL, Philip Hughes and that nickname. Follow Cricket Et Al on Instagram here Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listene
BACK TO THE OLD HOUSE
Pete and Gid share their bemusement at the vagaries of Australia's batting selections, psychoanalyse Steve Smith, relish Pakistan, and look forward to the second round of the Sheffield Shield and the finals of the Women's T20 World Cup. With special guest Meg Lanning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PAIN REDEFINED
Pete and Gid follow the rise and rise of Sam Konstas, the further evolution of Bazball, and the women's progress in the T20 World Cup, before an extended chat with Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine about falling back in love with cricket and training the next generationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SOMETIMES ALWAYS
Pete and Gideon talk to former Australian opening bowler turned Sydney Thunder boss Trent Copeland about cricket with red and white balls, on pathways and off, and whether his improbable career would be possible now. Also takeaways from the Australia-England ODIs, the India-Bangladesh Tests, the BCCI annual meeting, plus a look forward at the women's T20 World Cup. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WALKING WITH A KILLER
Pete and Gid host Greg Chappell for a wide-ranging discussion, ranging from the Gray-Nicolls Scoop and Greg Chappell to where Steve Smith's at and who should open for Australia (you'll have to listen to find out). For more information about the Chappell Foundation Golf Day, click here or go to https://thechappellfoundation.com/sydneygolfday2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
START!
Pete and Gid catch up on the first ODI at Nottingham, the first Test at Chennai, the first twenty-year ban slapped on a coach in Melbourne, the return of the boy's club in Perth, and the subject on which everyone has a view: should Steve Smith open the batting for Australia? Plus: top ten songs for openers, and honestly we could have gone on forever. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on S
MY WAY
Pete and Gid catch up on the week in cricket, Sri Lanka's win at the Oval, Australia's win in Edinburgh, Marnus Labuschagne not playing in the T20 series in England but wrangling with umpires in Queensland. Then they talk to the doyen, Mike Coward, about his more than six decades writing and broadcasting cricket around the world, his new book and his forthcoming celebrity roast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GOOD SENSE
Pete and Gid catch up with the moral conscience of Australian cricket, Simon Katich, for a proper cricket chat spanning The Hundred, the IPL, owners, generational turnover, free agents and.....climbing walls. Plus: how was your Father's Day? Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE MAN WHOSE HEAD EXPANDED
Pete and Gid catch up with Tasmania's Trent Keep to discuss his remarkable personal journey, touching the heights of cricket, but involving battles with anxiety and concussion. Also more on the Jay Shah ascendancy, England v Sri Lanka, Pat Cummins and climate, plus memories of Sam Landsberger. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener
BETTER THAN REVENGE
Justin Langer returns to the pod and talks Pete and Gideon through life as an IPL coach, dealing with the media, writing for publication, and being a closet Swiftie. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BOSS OF ME
Pete and Gid catch up on cricket news from around the world, and chat to Christina Matthews, doyen of cricket administration, about the challenges awaiting the next CEO of Cricket Australia, the keys to building a successful culture and welcoming lavatories. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DAMAGED GOODS
Pete and Gid pay tribute to the late, great Graham Thorpe, catch up on Major League Cricket and The Hundred, and for reasons Pete can't remember choose their top ten tribute albums. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BEAUTIFUL WASTE
Pete and Gid rendezvous in the Cogitorium, catch up on the week's cricket, and in an Et Al Extra pay respects to Ray Lawler, Martin Phillips, Sinead O'Connor, Dave McComb and John Franklin Bardin. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ALL SHOOK UP
Pete and Gid talk through England's Second Test win at Nottingham, catch up on Major League Cricket and World Cricket Connects, then vanish down a rabbit hole of Suzi Quatro and Billy Wilder. Plus an update on Pete's new shed. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TOUCH AND GO
Pete and Gideon watch Jimmy nick off his last batter, catch up with comings and goings at the Delhi Capitals and ICC, and pay tribute to their late colleague Mike Colman. Also ten songs in honour of Test cricket's second highest wicket taker. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NEWS OF THE WORLD
Pete (in Lennox Head) and Gid (at Bangkok airport) catch up on India's triumph in the T20 World Cup final, SKY's miracle catch, the retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and David Warner, and Michael J Fox's appearance at Glastonbury. Includes guest appearance from Cecilia. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
I LOVE YOU WHEN IT RAINS
Pete and Gid catch up India's demolition of England in the T20 World Cup semi-final and pay tribute to plucky Afghanistan but not before bidding a fond farewell to their mutual acquaintance Kinky Friedman. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
INCLUDE ME OUT
Pete and Gid watch Australia sink in the Caribbean as Afghanistan get the better of Bangladesh in an all-time classic finish to the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup, preview the semi-finals, and provide a top ten songs for Mitchell Marsh's team. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM Podcasts Enjoy the Cricket Etcetera and Et Al (not the cricket) playlist of songs on Spotify, curated by Evan WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BERMUDA TRIANGLE BLUES
Pete and Gid watch Australia pushed to the brink by India in the T20 World Cup, admire Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, and hope they have not seen the last of David Warner. Warning: further gratuitous Manscaped references. Join Cricket Et Al on Substack See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UNGUARDED MOMENT
Pete and Gid watch Afghanistan catch Australia off guard in St Vincent, marvel at the craziness of this T20 World Cup, and war game semi-final scenarios. Plus: a surprise, spontaneous endorsement. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HOWLIN' WIND
Peter and Gid catch up on Australia's dominant performance against Bangladesh, Pat Cummins' protracted hat trick, David Warner's exclusive quote, and some killer stats on the bowlers' dominance of this T20 World Cup. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MOTHER OF EARTH
Pete and Gid catch up on Australia's narrow defeat of Scotland, England's squeak into the Super 8s, think spin to win in the Caribbean, and ponder that mysterious deity Mother Cricket, paying tribute with their Top 10 Mother Cricket songs. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code ETAL at manscaped.com. That’s 20% off + free shipping with the code ETAL at manscaped.com. For the best your boys have ever looked, trust MANSCAPEDⓇ. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privac
THE BIG PAYBACK
They wouldn't, would they? Pete and Gid discuss Josh Hazelwood's contribution to Anglo-Australian diplomacy, the rise and rise of Adam Zampa, Virat Kohli's bid for anonymity, and the jostling for the Super 8s as the T20 World Cup approaches its climax. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code ETAL at manscaped.com. That’s 20% off + free shipping with the code ETAL at manscaped.com. For the best your boys have ever looked, trust MANSCAPEDⓇ. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/list
NEW YORK I LOVE YOU BUT YOU'RE BRINGING ME DOWN
Pete tells Gid about the experience of attending the biggest game of cricket in the history of the world, India v Pakistan, in the centre of the known universe, New York, in an all-time competition of hype. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code ETAL at manscaped.com. That’s 20% off + free shipping with the code ETAL at manscaped.com. For the best your boys have ever looked, trust MANSCAPEDⓇ. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'M A MESS
The bed-in continues as Pete and Gideon catch up on England's sloppy defeat against Australia, and Afghanistan's thrashing of New Zealand. Also Pete's visit to Yankee Stadium! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code ETAL at manscaped.com. That’s 20% off + free shipping with the code ETAL at manscaped.com. For the best your boys have ever looked, trust MANSCAPEDⓇ. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE BALLAD OF JOHN AND YOKO
Pete and Gid catch up on the great Dallas ambush - the US's Super Over steal from Pakistan. Also the Eisenhower Park pitch fiasco, Australia's hard-fought win against Oman, Pete's continued New York adventures. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code ETAL at manscaped.com. That’s 20% off + free shipping with the code ETAL at manscaped.com. For the best your boys have ever looked, trust MANSCAPEDⓇ. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IN-A-GADDA-DA-VIDA
Pete and Gid reunite to preview the T20 World Cup, observe the disintegration of American democracy, mourn the death of Doug Ingle and try to do a live-read. It's not pretty. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THIS CHARMING MAN
Gideon chats to Steve Smith about series 3 of The Test, his underestimated hundreds, his insights into Ben Stokes, and still being a batting nerd. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
YOU MIGHT KNOW WHO WE R, BUT WE KNOW WHO YOU R
Peter and Gideon are joined by the People's Champion, Usman Khawaja, to discuss series 3 of The Test, Amazon Prime's fly-on-the-wall documentary of the 2023 Ashes. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CH-CH-CHECK IT OUT
Peter and Gideon check out the new series of The Test, catch up on the IPL and brood on hyphenated names. Join Cricket Et Al on SubstackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'M A SWING IT
Pete and Gideon follow the latest upheavals in the IPL, and pay tribute to imminent retiree James Anderson with his very own top ten. Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MAN O' ACTION
Pete and Gideon return to the podcast fold with a round up of the week's cricket news in Australia and abroad, including a glance at the feverish IPL. Plus: top 10 impact sub songs that aren't 'Substitute' (too obvious). Join the Cricket Et Al Substack here Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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