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Reverse Swept Radio: An podcast on cricket's past, present and its literature
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Friday Apr 26, 2019
Friday Apr 26, 2019
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Coming into possession of a hoard of Wisdens; rediscovering the joys of The Twelfth Man
"Before you even open a page, they are a joyous sight with their legion of smart yellow covers."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (07'45): A brief history of Australian cricket on TV
"There was suddenly this idea that the nation would grind to a halt because cricket could be watched on TV."
THE REVIEW (18'45): Sherlock Holmes and the Birth of the Ashes - Arunabha Sengupta
"If you're a fan of cricket and Conan Doyle, this will be a real treat. If you're not, steer clear: you'll be deeply mystified by almost everything that goes on on every page."
Recorded on 25 April 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Ireland and Afghanistan in a memorable Test encounter; a particularly Australian form of cheating; and the 2019 English county season
"The next county season feels out-dated before it's even begun"
FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'55): From Scorpions to Falcons: the curious tale of a cricketing nickname
"The Telegraph went in with perhaps the cruellest assessment: 'It was appropriate that the club should have named its Sunday League side after an animal famed for committing suicide.'"
THE REVIEW (19'50): Arlott, Swanton and the Soul of English Cricket - Stephen Fay and David Kynaston
"The signature idea of the book is the way that both Arlott and Swanton were nostalgic and longed for a golden age; and yet they both surprise you with their openness for change."
Recorded on 19 March 2019
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
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
Saturday Jan 19, 2019
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: The primary school cricket world record attempt in London, and the Kiwis show off their sportiness with a new cricket v rugby trophy.
"The reality is that we'll crash out in the group stages and Hackney Marshes will suffer a monsoon."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (08'35): Arjuna Ranatunga - his runners, and the end of running
"Graeme Smith said 'I don't know if I want to be likened to Arjuna. I've worked quite hard in the winter'."
THE REVIEW (17'45): Chasing Shadows: The Life and Death of Peter Roebuck - Elliott Cartledge and Tim Lane
"'He sat down in the wicket and shouted 'What's the point of life'. An hour later, he'd taken 9 for 12."
Recorded on 17 January 2019
Saturday Jan 05, 2019
Saturday Jan 05, 2019
THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Sri Lanka's improbable escape and the joys of holiday cricket watching.
"You swear you won't leave the computer again or there will be another England collapse."
FROM THE ARCHIVES (08'55): Weaving a cricket pitch - the world of matting wickets
"We need to organise a matting wicket at some point and test this all out."
THE REVIEW (20'25): The Good Murungu: A Cricketing Tale of the Unexpected - Alan Butcher
"How do you get your team to focus on their best game when they're worried about how to pay for training?"
Recorded on 2/1/19
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
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
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
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
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