Episodes

  • IF WE CAN'T GET IT TOGETHER: India Vs Pakistan + Australia's Shock Upset
    Feb 16 2026

    Pete and Gid watch India blitz Pakistan, having watched Zimbabwe blitz Australia, leaving the T20 World Cup looking like a one-horse race. Also: what's new in North Melbourne, and how nice is Gid's couch?

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    40 mins
  • WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY: Live From The Wheeler Centre
    Feb 13 2026

    Pete and Gid review the state of the cricket nation in a sell-out session live at the Wheeler Centre. How good is Australia? How good were the Ashes? What season is it again? Thanks to everyone for coming last night - was great to catch up with so many subscribers and listeners. And thanks to Tooms and Sue for the dynamic pix of Et Al in action.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • STAYING ALIVE: England & Nepal, Pakistan & The ICC + Pete & A Cooker Pub
    Feb 9 2026

    Pete and Gideon watch England fall over the line against Nepal, New Zealand overhaul Afghanistan, Sri Lanka pip Ireland, and sense the hint of a thaw between Pakistan and ICC, in an eventful beginning to the T20 World Cup. Plus the lost landscapes of Gordon Rintoul, and Pete's mining road trip/cooker pub visit.

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    39 mins
  • WORLD DESTRUCTION: Pakistan Trouble Australia & The World Cup
    Feb 2 2026

    Pete and Gideon watch Pakistan destroy Australia then the T20 World Cup, plunging cricket into crisis by forfeiting their huge match against India on 15 February. Does this portend an irrevocable split in world cricket? Or was it maybe always coming? Pat Cummins won't be there either. Why is he advertising it? Couldn't they get Steve Smith? Oh wait..... Plus Harry Brook and his state of leatheredness: is the cover-up always worse than the offence?

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    43 mins
  • KURIOUS ORANJ: Scorchers Win & Bangladesh Out
    Jan 26 2026

    Pete and Gideon stave off sleep during the Big Bash League final, pay tribute to the Perth Scorchers, and wonder what form BBL16 will take, even as the private capital future takes further shape in Europe. Plus, what's the deal with Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup? Could the contagion spread to Pakistan? And what day is it again?

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    43 mins
  • IN SPITE OF OURSELVES: Big Bash, Cassettes, Gigs & More!
    Jan 19 2026

    Pete and Gid pivot to the concluding stages of the Big Bash League, where the big beasts have been let loose, the sixes are raining, and Steve Smith v David Warner has been summer’s hottest ticket. Also India lose an(other) home ODI series. Plus we have a rummage in Pete’s new cassette collection (formerly Gid’s), discuss recent and upcoming gigs, and have some reading recommendations.

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    50 mins
  • HE'S FRANK: Live with Ed Cowan and Rhys Muldoon
    Jan 11 2026

    Pete and Gid live in Five Dock, with all last week’s news and special guests Ed Cowan and Rhys Muldoon. You already know what happens next.

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • VICTORY: Australia Win The Ashes 4-1
    Jan 8 2026

    Pete and Gid watch Australia secure the Ashes 4-1 on the concluding day of the Fifth Test, including Usman Khawaja's farewell appearance, Mitchell Starc's last bow of summer, and snicko's final shambles. Also our final Saily read - one for the fans.

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    25 mins