Episodes
Wednesday Jul 24, 2013
RSR48 - a cricket podcast
Wednesday Jul 24, 2013
Wednesday Jul 24, 2013
FIVE MINUTE FORTNIGHT: The joys of county T20 games at The Oval, and their disappointments; why we should be glad Richard Dawkins has got involved in the Ashes; and our attempts to watch international cricket continue to be cursed. "In 2005 cricket was all over the front pages; in 2013 it's again on the front pages, but for very different reasons."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (9'20 onwards): Nick Compton "For a man who left Middlesex because there weren't enough challenges, it will be interesting to see what comes next."
THE REVIEW (17'57 onwards): 'When Freddie became God: The 2009 Ashes' by Jarrod Kimber "What makes this book special is its combination of being comic and being spot on."
THE INTERVIEW (24'45 onwards): Josh Green of Surrey Cricket Blog "It's a real responsibility to actually pay attention to what's on the field."
THE DEBATE (46'40 onwards): "Is the current format of DRS fit for purpose" In which our friendship and good humour was tested to breaking point.
Recorded on 24/7/2013
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
RSR47 - a cricket podcast
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
FIVE MINUTE FORTNIGHT: The simple joys of fast bowling, with Wahab Riaz and Kemar Roach; have England got their one day formula right; the ECB's plan to start the season abroad; and the heartwrench of falling short of a 50. "It's an annoying cliche that the low-scoring games are the best - but it's kind of true as well."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (9'55 onwards): The carrom ball "To even get the ball out of your hand with this grip is hard enough. To land it with any degree of accuracy requires masterly control."
THE REVIEW (20'25 onwards): 'Basil D'Oliveira - Cricket and conspiracy: The untold story' by Peter Oborne "Ultimately it becomes a great story and a great piece of theatre through the walk-on roles - both heroes and villains."
THE INTERVIEW (28'00 onwards): Chris Smith of Declaration Game "Cricket's long history means there's a lot of received wisdom. I like to pick up those things and test them."
THE DEBATE (39'36 onwards): "The Champions Trophy will be missed." "The Champions Trophy has always been the odd sibling in the ICC tournament family."
Recorded on 15/6/2013