Latest England Cricket Podcast Episodes

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Episode 102 - Crump gets his Two-Day One Day International game of Test Cricket against the West Indies and is sad about it

Two For None - January 24, 2024 00:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Spinks and the Eucalyptus Yorker didn't know what to do with all of their free time after the first Test against the West Indies finished two-and-a-half days early. So they get a bit ranty, get a bit silly, and expect much the same for the upcoming day-night test at the Gabba. Featuring Pat Cull...

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Episode 101 - Australia whitewash Pakistan and Spinks gets mad about Australia's selections for the future

Two For None - January 16, 2024 23:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Spinks and the Eucalyptus Yorker are back to waddle their way through Australias 3-0 whitewash of the Test series against Pakistan, have a wee look at the series against the West Indies which starts today, and spend probably too much time ranting and raving on behalf of Cameron Bancroft and Matt...

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Episode 100 - Australia beat Pakistan by the length of a wristband

Two For None - January 03, 2024 23:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Two For None hits a century! Spinks and Crump-It gather in the new year for this special episode to run you through the Australian womens tour of India, disect the Australian mens victory in the boxing day test against Pakistan, and a few of our correspondents take a little look back at their ti...

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Episode 99 - Pakistan fields as well as a Summer Hill 8th Grade squad and gets rolled

Two For None - December 21, 2023 03:58 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Spinks and Crumpet are back to chat about the day 4 demolition of Pakistan at Optus Stadium in Perth, a quick hello said by the man upstairs Patrick Cullen, a small look towards what will inevitably the same result at the MCG from boxing day, and a preview of the Australian Womens cricket team's...

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Episode 98 - The 12th Men Expect a Walk in the Park Against Pakistan and the West Indies

Two For None - December 13, 2023 00:57 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
The Two For None drinks runners, Alexander Spinks and Oliver Crump, have been thrown in to open the batting as our Numbers 1 and 2, Pat and Barto, have had to leave the team for the summer on compassionate grounds so they can get marries and have children. Together? Not to Spinks' knowledge, but...

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Episode 97 - Australia wins the '23 ODI WC!

Two For None - November 26, 2023 23:03 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Somehow, someway the Aussies have won the ODI World Cup for a record sixth time! The bin lid comes through, the Aussies nail the conditions read and Cummins raises the cup! Also, a series wrap from Chris Goodrick and TK Hawkey heads out to sea. Featured clips and music this episode included We...

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Episode 96 - ODI World Cup - Semi Final Wrap and Final Preview!

Two For None - November 17, 2023 23:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Hooo boy somehow someway the Aussies have made it into the final, the Kiwis fall agonisingly short, India gets ready for their inevitable corination and is that an airway obstruction we can hear from the southern tip of Africa? Pat and Chris return to the host's chair as Jai Singh, Chris Goodric...

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Episode 95 - ODI World Cup - Week 5 Wrap!

Two For None - November 13, 2023 00:13 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Spinks and Joe take the reigns as Pat heads to the small island nation of New Zealand for a gig. The world, nay the universe is overcome with Maxwell-Feaver, India continue their inevitable rise to the top, South Africa force Pat into a pie eating marathon and who cares about England anyway? Wit...

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Episode 94 - ODI World Cup - Week 4 Wrap!

Two For None - November 05, 2023 21:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
A massive week in the ODI world cup, the Aussies beat the Kiwis, India just destroy everything in their path, the Saffas are on the rise and Pakistan are all but out of the running. A huge episode, including a brand new (terrible) segment from Chris that is sure to have fans clamouring for more....

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Episode 93 - ODI World Cup - Week 3 Wrap!

Two For None - October 29, 2023 08:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
What a wild week of games in the 2023 ODI World Cup! There's results and and crazy stuff happening everywhere! England are crashing, South Africa are on the rise, Pakistan are teetering and India plow on but arguably most importantly - are the bloody Aussies in with a shot here!? Featuring Tom K...

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Episode 92 - ODI World Cup - Week 2 Wrap!

Two For None - October 22, 2023 07:27 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Hands down one of our funniest episodes of TFN to date. Pat and Chris break down all the action from week two of the ODI World Cup 2023. Correspondents this ep are Tom K Hawkey, Alex Spinks, Adam Hassan, Jai Singh, Chris Goodrick and in a guest appearance live from Marrickville golf club, Michae...

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Episode 91 - ODI World Cup - Week 1 Wrap!

Two For None - October 15, 2023 22:47 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
The ODI World Cup is off to a flyer! Except if you're an Aussie fan. India crush their opponents, a huge win to South Africa, an inconsistent start from England and Pakistan push on! Adam Hassan, Tom K Hawkey, Chris Goodrick and Jai Singh all give their thoughts on the first week. Chris and Pat ...

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Episode 90 - 2023 ODI World Cup Preview!

Two For None - October 01, 2023 22:13 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Chris Barty is back in the co-host chair to preview the 2023 ODI World Cup in India! Featuring previews for Pakistan, England, South Africa and Australia from Adam Hassan, TK Hawkey, Chris Goodrick and Alex Spinks. The episode was produced by Patrick Cullen at Ginger Snap Productions and edite...

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Episode 89 - Aus v Eng - The series goes begging for both sides!

Two For None - August 01, 2023 23:56 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
England win at the Oval in the 5th test to tie series at 2-2. A fair result but disappointing for an Aussie side that couldn't quite get us across the line. Pat and Spinks wrap the series with help from the one and only TK Hawkey. Pat has a complex theme about divine intervention that explains i...

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Episode 88 - Aus V Eng - Ashes retained but at what cost?

Two For None - July 24, 2023 09:19 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Australia retains the Ashes in the UK in the face of getting BazBalled so hard their teeth nearly fell out. An incredible Crawley innings left the tourists praying for rain and their prayers were answered! Where does this leave us now? Spinks, Pat and TK Hawkey are on deck to find out!  All mu...

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Episode 87 - Aus v Eng - Defeat at Headingly and Womens Ashes on a knife edge!

Two For None - July 18, 2023 22:05 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
A late episode here folks my apologies! Spinks and Pat disect the loss at Headingly and preview the next test at Old Trafford. TK Hawkey checks in with some selection thoughts and Bunny reviews and the Womens Ashes is poised on an absolute knife edge!! All clips and music used in conjunction w...

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Epiosde 86 - Aus v Eng - The Victory at Lords and Controversy Central! With Alex Spinks and TK Hawkey

Two For None - July 04, 2023 22:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Australia nab a famous victory at Lords, marred by a series of high profile controversies. Meanwhile the Southern Stars keep kicking butt, playing an incredible test in the Womens Ashes. Is Ben Stokes superhuman? Was that stumping within the spirit of the game? What the hell happens now? Tune in...

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Episode 85 - WTC Victory and the Edgbaston Thiller! Aus V England 1st Test

Two For None - June 23, 2023 04:21 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Wa wa wee waa what a game! Australia come from behind to secure a legendary test victory off the back of WTC success! Its all happening! BazBall, King Usman, The Goat! Spinks and Paddy are on deck to disect it all along with our resident proud Brit T.K. Hawkey. Strap in folks, its going to be on...

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World Cricket And All That Shapes It Covered By Wisden Editor Lawrence Booth

Oborne & Heller on Cricket - May 03, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes
Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2023 is the longest edition on record. It not only records the present state of global cricket but also reflects on the mighty global forces – political, social, commercial, environmental – which shape it. Its editor, Lawrence Booth, analyses its content as the guest ...

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Sovereigns, stars, stewards, scorers, statisticians … Steven Lynch on this year’s Wisden obituaries

Oborne & Heller on Cricket - April 18, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes
Two monarchs lead the obituaries in the 2023 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. As always, it is a melancholy but matchless memorial to global cricket’s losses, and a section to which many readers turn first. Its compiler and editor, Steven Lynch, discusses its selection and preparation as ...

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From teenage record breaker to players’ champion: James Harris of Glamorgan and the PCA

Oborne & Heller on Cricket - March 28, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes
After a record-breaking early start in county cricket for Glamorgan, James Harris is back with them after spells with Middlesex and Kent. He has also begun his second term as chair of the Professional Cricketers Association. He is the guest of Peter Oborne and Richard Heller in their latest cric...

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The weird genius who revolutionized cricket history

Oborne & Heller on Cricket - March 21, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour
Many eccentric geniuses have written about cricket, and indeed played it. Few have been as eccentric as Major Rowland Bowen – or had his genius. In 1970, after years of dedicated research (not all his own) he published Cricket: A History of its growth and development throughout the world. Long o...

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Episode 84 - A Draw in Ahmedabad - Aus V Ind 4th Test Wrap

Two For None - March 19, 2023 23:20 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Its a real case of be careful what you wish for, with Jai and Pat receiving their wish of a 5 day test that petered out to a draw, punctuated by moments of individual brilliance. Although it does mean both teams secure their place in the Test Championship final!    Check us out at www.ginger...

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Two testaments of cricket and war

Oborne & Heller on Cricket - March 14, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes
John Broom has combined his passions for cricket and military history in two books on global cricket in both world wars: Cricket In The First World War Play Up! Play The Game and Cricket In The Second World War The Grim Test. They are both meticulous and moving. He explains his mission in writin...

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Episode 83 - Victory in Indore! Aus v India 3rd Test Wrap

Two For None - March 10, 2023 04:31 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Australia smash their way to victory in Indore by 9 wickets in 3 days! How did this happen? Why? From the depths of defeat into the heights of victory in 10 days!? What is happening here! Pat and Jai are on hand to figure it out.    All clips and music used in conjunction with APRA AMCOS onl...

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A story made for the movies – Pakistan women’s cricket

Oborne & Heller on Cricket - March 01, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes
Based in Mumbai, Aayush Puthran is an experienced cricket reporter and analyst, with a strong focus on women’s cricket. He has written an inspirational book, Unveiling Jazbaa, which weaves together the astonishing personal stories of the creators and players of women’s cricket in Pakistan. Aayu...

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Episode 82 - Aus V Ind - The Destruction of Dehli

Two For None - February 24, 2023 00:42 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Australia get rick-rolled again and it was such a shellacking that even Jai Singh is feeling sorry for us! What happens when Australia only use the broom? Jadedja takes 7 and we look like fools!    Subscribe for more and email us at [email protected]

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Episode 81 - Aus V Ind - The Demolition in Nagpur with Jai Singh

Two For None - February 16, 2023 23:56 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
While Chris is out on Dad Duty, Pat is chatting to TFN's own in-house Indian cricket correspondent, Jai Singh for a full debrief on the demolition in Nagpur. The Aussie men's team losing by an innings and over 100 runs. Yikes!   email us at [email protected]

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After a hard day in Nagpur, the great cricket writer Mike Coward gives a masterclass on Australian cricket

Oborne & Heller on Cricket - February 14, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes
Mike Coward is among the world’s most distinguished and distinctive cricket writers and broadcasters, although he graciously declines the title of “Australia’s John Arlott.” He makes a welcome return to the crease as the guest of Peter Oborne and Richard Heller in their latest cricket-themed pod...

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An elephant never forgets India’s first Test victory in England

Oborne & Heller on Cricket - February 07, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes
In August 1971 Bella the elephant from Chessington Zoo travelled to the Oval to watch India’s historic first Test match victory in England.  Her story gives the title to the fascinating book, Elephant In The Stadium, by the historian Arunabha Sengupta. Around it he weaves not only the gripping c...