Episodes
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Reverse Swept Radio 121 - A Cricket Podcast
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: A new study into cricket tourism, and New Zealand's world-beating opening bowlers
"Let's all head back to last summer, when we were all in Ben Stokes wonderland and weren't thinking about coronavirus - and the ICC had just published a report, which is a thrilling start to any podcast."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (09'00): When Kenya toppled the Windies
"Iqbal had dropped so many balls that the bowlers started laughing at him - so Lara's assumption, when he edges to the keeper, is that he'll get away with it."
THE REVIEW (20'50): Crossing the Line: How Australian Cricket Lost its Way by Gideon Haigh
"You got told off for not filling out your mental health survey, even though the reason was you were suffering from depression."
Recorded on 3 March 2020
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Reverse Swept Radio 114 - A Cricket Podcast
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: A rainy day in Canterbury and what makes great commentary?
"The day promptly got very 'English Summer'".
FROM THE ARCHIVES (11'15): Waking up in a cricket pavilion: The Prospect Tower
"What an extraordinary place to take a cup of tea halfway through a game, or to wait nervously to bat."
THE REVIEW (18'50): The Edge
"Jonathan Trott was underwater at one point. And then in a field of corn. I'm undecided on these bits."
Recorded on 26 August 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Reverse Swept Radio 109 - A Cricket Podcast
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Peter Oborne and Mike Brearley talk cricket in London, while in Sydney the ABC is on a rare winning streak.
"It was a life highlight when he described my question as 'extremely interesting'."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (12'55): The Toss: A brief history of a cricketing institution
"When things aren't going your way on the pitch, and then you lose every toss, you start to fear the world has it in for you more generally. Nasser Hussain always had the aura of 'him against the universe'."
THE REVIEW (26'50): All Wickets Great and Small: In Search of Yorkshire's Grassroots Cricket - John Fuller
"We go everywhere on the bus, and we quickly learn that John Fuller is passionate about cricket but also happy to give his tuppence worth on public transport."
Recorded on 29 February 2019
Sunday Nov 11, 2018
RSR 106 - A Cricket Podcast
Sunday Nov 11, 2018
Sunday Nov 11, 2018
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Zimbabwe win their first overseas test for 17 years and in praise of Guerrilla Cricket
"The production line just somehow keeps going."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'27): Tales from an accidental wicket-keeper
"A combination of being bored in the field along with that smug sense that I could probably be quite good at it."
THE REVIEW (21'28): Test Cricket: An Unauthorised Biography - Jarrod Kimber
"An underdog's history of the game."
Recorded on 11/11/18
Saturday Oct 06, 2018
RSR 105 - A Cricket Podcast
Saturday Oct 06, 2018
Saturday Oct 06, 2018
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Travels in Sri Lanka and reassessing Jonathan Trott
"They were leaping around moving cars to take spectacular catches."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (11'47): Memorable exits from the game
"He said it was his intention to hit every ball for 4 or 6."
THE INTERVIEW (23'33): Ashwin Garg from the Edges & Sledges Podcast
"I'd love to see a more sophisticated transfer window in the IPL, where teams trade players."
THE REVIEW (39'41): The Plan - Steve James
"Ravi Bopara bought an iPad to "help him sort his life out." At that moment, the iPad was uncharged and in the back of the car."
Recorded on 30/9/18
Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
RSR 104 - A Cricket Podcast
Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
Tuesday Aug 28, 2018
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: That 5th day at Trent Bridge
"We cricket fans have to revel in these absurdities."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'15): Bryan "Bomber" Wells
"He explained his decision by saying “beautiful surroundings and lovely big lunches".”
THE REVIEW (19'21): Another Bloody Tour - Frances Edmonds
"I kept chortling out loud."
Recorded on 27/8/18
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
RSR 103 - A Cricket Podcast
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Remembering Don Oslear and why the football world cup got Toby thinking.
"He went to the pharmacist looking for something for his sore shins."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (7'15): A history of ball tampering
"He had this very curious thing on his head."
THE REVIEW (16'16): Connie: The Marvellous Life of Learie Constantine - Harry Pearson
"They spent most of their time trying to keep warm."
Recorded on 17/6/18
Sunday May 13, 2018
RSR 102 - A Cricket Podcast
Sunday May 13, 2018
Sunday May 13, 2018
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Guerilla Cricket and Ireland make test history together and Toby discovers the chilly pleasures of winter cricket.
"He stands at square leg and chews tobacco."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (9'53): When Shiv Chanderpaul batted for 25 hours and 13 minutes
"It's the length of almost seventeen football matches."
THE REVIEW (18'38): The Meaning of Cricket - Jon Hotten
"He's able to be several different cricket writers simultaneously."
Recorded on 13/5/18
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
RSR 101 - A Cricket Podcast
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Pakistan move on from Wahab Riaz, while Australian cricket moves on from Channel 9.
"Once you get over a billion, it all merges into one."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (12'21): Cricket Whites
"Your straw hat must be good and shapely and not fit your head like a beefsteak pudding."
THE INTERVIEW (19'57): Dean Du Plessis
"If I was put in charge, I would have to approach the ICC with my cap firmly in my hand."
THE REVIEW (38'15): On Pietersen - Simon Wilde
"Can't talk now buddy, too pumped."
Recorded on 15/4/18
Monday Mar 26, 2018
RSR 100 - A Cricket Podcast
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Monday Mar 26, 2018
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Cricket's biggest celebrity is heading for the County Championship (at least for a little bit) and (inevitably) we give our tuppence worth on the events in Cape Town.
"Both terrifying and incredibly flattering."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (11'18): Timed Out
"Presumably Yadav was just having a very good natter."
THE REVIEW (24'07): The Kings of Summer - Duncan Hamilton
"The first cup of tea, the second, a slice of afternoon coffee cake."
THE INTERVIEW (33'51): Gideon Haigh
"You should be independent. You should be prepared to go where other people aren't going."
Recorded on 27/3/18