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Cricket Et Al

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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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Episodes

IF 6 WAS 9: West Indies All Out For 27 As Records Tumble

Pete and Gideon witness amazing scenes in Kingston, where Mitchell Starc’s six for 9, and Scott Boland’s hat-trick consign West Indies to oblivion. Whither Caribbean cricket? Whither Sam Konstas? Not a great day for either, but the latter at least has a chance to come back. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 14, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 103

IT'S EXPECTED I'M GONE: Chaos On Day 2 Of The Day Nighter

Pete and Gideon watch a chaotic fifteen-wicket day at Kingston, including another duck for Sam Konstas and a rare Steve Smith failure amid some ripsnorting speed from the Josephs. But is night Test cricket a crapshoot? Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 14, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 102

HOT ANIMAL MACHINE: Smith Makes It Look Easy, 11 Wickets Down in Pink Ball Test

Pete and Gid are enthralled as pink ball cricket comes to the West Indies, eleven wickets fall on a roller-coaster first day in Jamaica even as Steve Smith makes it look easy, and there are no chairs in the press box. Also: Viva Italia! Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 13, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 101

LONG TIME MAN: Cricket Et Al Raises The Bat For A Century Of Episodes

Cricket Et Al’s hundredth episode heralds Mitchell Starc’s hundredth Test, so Pete and Gid pay him an extended tribute, including a Top 10. Bonus pink bits. Also: fun in Kingston. Also: why Bob Marley drove a Beamer. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 11, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 100

I KNOW IT'S OVER: Australia Win The Second Test

Pete and Gid see the Frank Worrell Trophy remain in Australian hands, as Pat Cummins's team roll over West Indies by 143 runs. Also: a prime ministerial visit with a difference. Plus: what the hell happened at Edgbaston? Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 06, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 99

I'M SO GREEN: Steve Smith & Cam Green Stand Tall on Day 3

Pete and Gid watch Cameron Green battle his way to a first half century at number three, as Steve Smith makes it look easy, and Australia forge a lead in a grinding Second Test at Grenada. Also: what happened to the dog? Also: how did Gordon Rorke stir the nappies? Plus an exciting rumour about the Adelaide Test! Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Jul 05, 202529 minSeason 1Ep. 98

NO SIDE TO FALL IN: Konstas, Khawaja, Baggy Greens & The Mystery of Gaz On Day 2

Pete and Gideon watch Australia battle to shake off a determined West Indies in Grenada, with Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja failing again. Plus: Pete's baggy green exclusive. Plus: adventures in AI. And just who is 'Gaz'? Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 04, 202536 minSeason 9Ep. 97

AT HOME HE'S A TOURIST: Australia's Middle Order Delivers On Day 1

Pete watches an Australian Test in the West Indies, Gid wonders where the overs went, numbers five, six and seven get Pat Cummins's men out of a hole again, and it's another bloody day in paradise before darkness falls. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 03, 202529 minSeason 1Ep. 96

ALL TIMES THROUGH PARADISE: Australia West Indies 2nd Test Preview

Pete kicks back in Grenada, Gid tugs on his baggy, Gaz passes on the song, and things get a little awkward in the West Indies camp ahead of the first Test in St Georges. Plus: Cricket Et Al meets our favourite MMA fighter, Robert 'Danger' McCarthy. No, really, we do. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 03, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 96

DON'T FEAR THE REAPER: Australia Win The First Test

Pete and Gideon watch Australia streak away from West Indies on a sixteen-wicket day, with Josh Hazlewood at his best and John Campbell at his worst - bu doubts remain over that top order. Also: it's seventy years since the great 348. And can anyone tell us about Maurice Visbord? Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 27, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 95

ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN: More Wickets Tumble On Day 2

Pete and Gideon watch a day of dire batting, drops and DRS misadventures in Barbados, as the Second Test remains too close to call. Also: we stand with Usman. And: is there nothing Saily can't do? 🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 26, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 91

DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE WESTWORLD? Australia Vs West Indies Day 1 Review

Pete in Bridgetown and Gideon in Melbourne watch an enthralling first day of the Worrell Trophy, and wonder whether West Indies can go all the way against Pat Cummins’s recast Australians. Also: the patriarchy at work at Kensington Oval. Plus: Pete has made Saily work. Have we told you? It’s an eSim…. 🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journa...

Jun 26, 202527 minSeason 1Ep. 93

THE TWO OF US: Australia Vs West Indies Test Series Preview

Pete and Gideon catch up on the eve of the First Test in Barbados and in the aftermath of the First Test at Headingley: what looms as a mismatch and what boomed as a contest. Also Marnuswatch. And Konstaswatch. A shout out to subscribers in the Caribbean - buy Pete a drink! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 25, 202529 minSeason 1Ep. 92

MAKE SOME NOISE: South Africa Lift The Mace

Peter and Gideon struggle to make themselves heard above South African celebrations of their World Test Championship, after Temba Bavuma's battlers win the final at Lord's by five wickets. How will Australia regroup? And what will it mean for Test cricket? Time to ponder. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 15, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 91

AFRICA UNITE: World Test Championship Day 3

Pete and Gideon see South Africa surge to within sight of a stirring World Test Championship victory, thanks to a bold and brilliant hundred from Aiden Markram, the one-leg wonder Temba Bavuma, and a pitch with no peril. Also: pastries. Plus our Cayman correspondent. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 13, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 90

I FALL TO PIECES: World Test Championship Day 2

Pete and Gideon watch the World Test Championship final accelerate towards its conclusion, thanks to brilliant pace bowling, brittle batting and dubious selection. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 89

CATCH A WAVE: World Test Championship Day 1 Review

Pete and Gideon get caught up in the surges and eddies of a fluctuating first day of the World Test Championship final in which the bowlers ruled but Steve Smith and Beau Webster made their presences felt. South Africa hold the edges; Australia hold the edge. Title in honour of the late Brian Wilson. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 11, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 88

THE HANGING GARDEN: Final Lineups, Marnus, Konstas & Jay!

Peter and Gideon relax in the Harris Garden at Lord's as they compare the teams for the World Test Championship Final, reflect on Marnus Labuschagne's new career as opener, what this means for Sam Konstas, and the world's widest slips cordon. Also: a few precious stolen moments with Jay! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 10, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 87

DAY OF THE LORDS: World Test Championship Preview

Pete and Gideon return to Lord's, and watch the Aussies go through their paces as the minutes tick away to the World Test Championship final. Mitchell Starc likes mowing! Jarrod Kimber stops by! All this and more. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 09, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 86

GET BACK: IPL Returns, MS Dhoni, Justin Langer Plus Old & New Friends

🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Pete and Gideon watch the Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League get back to business, ponder MS Dhoni's future, Justin Langer's present and the Asia Cup's past - for that might be all there is. Also Pete meets two Ukrainian heroes, Gid catches up on our Afghan friend Mustafa Qamari, plus the greatest Saily read of all time - this really happened! Get your hands on The Usman 2...

May 21, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 85

WAR PIGS ft. The Grade Cricketer: Geopolitics, IPL, WTC, Kohli & Rohit

🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Pete and Gideon catch up on an extraordinary week in cricket geopolitics, with the IPL and PSL becoming the front line of the brooding conflict between India and Pakistan, causing international cricketers to scatter, before a tenuous cease fire compelled their return. Special guests: Sam Perry and Ian Higgins from The Grade Cricketer , fresh from returning to Australia after being part...

May 12, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 84

ELECTED: IPL, Dennis Lillee, Fan Sightings & Top 10 Election Songs

🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Pete and Gideon observe the IPL and PSL from afar, then Dennis Lillee from up close, with a report on the latest gig by the Cricket Et Al house band, the Bluesberries. Then Top 10 election songs, ranging from the Viagra Boys to the Viagra Boys, with some Randy Newman and Bonzo Dog Band dropped in. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism...

May 05, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 83

WHAT'S MY NAME? IPL Update, Maxwell, Pant, Aluminum Bats & The Best Franchise Names

🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Pete and Gideon keep up with the IPL and PSL, the respective fortunes of Glenn Maxwell and Rishabh Pant, mourn the loss of Stacky and recall the aluminium bat incident of 1979: they have the bat! Also a vintage top 10: favourite T20 franchise names from round the world. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check ou...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 82

BULLDOG FRONT: IPL, PSL, Pucovski Retirement & Sir James Anderson

Pete and Gideon reflect on the career of Will Pucovski, the burden of expectation falling likewise on Jake Fraser-McGurk and Sam Konstas, the cut and thrust of the IPL and PSL, and....their favourite couches. Also, in honour of cricket's newest knight, ten songs in honour of Sir James. Oh, and, just when you thought it was safe, jags on JP Donleavy and All Quiet on the Western Front. B ecause, y'know. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cr...

Apr 14, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 79

HELL IS HERE: How To Fix The Global Cricket Calendar with Tom Moffat

Pete and Gideon examine the hellscape of global cricket with Tom Moffat, CEO of the World Cricket Association, in particular their new proposals for a calendar that shares the benefits of the game's growth. You can read Protecting History, Embracing Change here: ( https://theworldca.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Global-Game-Structure-Report-Final-1.pdf) . Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel Se...

Apr 07, 202554 minSeason 1Ep. 78

RETURN OF THE GRIEVOUS ANGEL with Kurtis Patterson

Pete and Gideon are joined by St George CC life member Kurtis Patterson, nobly refrain from discussing his 144 Test average in favour of exploring his brilliant first-class comeback and why he's now playing the best cricket of his career. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 31, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 77

NIGHT RUNNING: IPL High Scores, Sheffield Shield Drama, Dennis Lillee & MAFS

Pete and Gideon look forward to the Sheffield Shield final after a week of axe-grinding in Queensland, get whiplash watching the sixes in the IPL, defer to Dennis Lillee, delve further into the intersection of MAFS and cricket, and celebrate keyboards genius Ash Wednesday and saxophone guru Lara Logic. No, really. All this plus an IPL top ten in an even less organised episode than usual. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com ...

Mar 25, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 76

I WANT SOME

🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Pete and Gideon watch the Sheffield Shield resolve as the Indian Premier League impends, and look forward to Mohammad bin Salman showering us all with money. Also Pete on Tarantino and Gid on MAFS. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Mar 17, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 75

FINAL COUNTDOWN

🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Peter and Gideon observe India's predictable Champions Trophy triumph, the final round of the Sheffield Shield, and the intersection of cricket, golf and Essendon Airport. Plus the return of Austin Waugh. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Mar 10, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 74

COPPED IT

🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Pete and Gid watch Pakistan cop it from India, and Archer and Wood cop it from Inglis and Maxwell in the Champions Trophy, and discuss bowling actions in the age of biomechanical intervention. Don't forget Cricket Et Al live at Como Park this Sunday, and cricket's little black dress: the Usman 232 t-shirt. Get your hands on The Usman 232 shirt while you still can! Get tickets for our M...

Feb 24, 202539 minSeason 1Ep. 73
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