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. Substack - Cricket Et Al Produced by DM Podcasts

Episode List

COPPED IT: Sri Lanka Breeze Past Australia

Feb 16th, 2026 9:53 PM

Pete and Gid watch Sri Lanka monster Australia at Palakelle, and wonder how much the T20 World Cup means to their countrymen, as distinct from the players, who looked gutted. Is Australia on the way out? Look out Oman, we're comin' at ya, all guns blazing..... Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IF WE CAN'T GET IT TOGETHER: India Vs Pakistan + Australia's Shock Upset

Feb 16th, 2026 3:23 AM

Pete and Gid watch India blitz Pakistan, having watched Zimbabwe blitz Australia, leaving the T20 World Cup looking like a one-horse race. Also: what's new in North Melbourne, and how nice is Gid's couch? 🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY: Live From The Wheeler Centre

Feb 13th, 2026 4:25 AM

Pete and Gid review the state of the cricket nation in a sell-out session live at the Wheeler Centre. How good is Australia? How good were the Ashes? What season is it again? Thanks to everyone for coming last night - was great to catch up with so many subscribers and listeners. And thanks to Tooms and Sue for the dynamic pix of Et Al in action. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STAYING ALIVE: England & Nepal, Pakistan & The ICC + Pete & A Cooker Pub

Feb 9th, 2026 5:44 AM

Pete and Gideon watch England fall over the line against Nepal, New Zealand overhaul Afghanistan, Sri Lanka pip Ireland, and sense the hint of a thaw between Pakistan and ICC, in an eventful beginning to the T20 World Cup. Plus the lost landscapes of Gordon Rintoul, and Pete's mining road trip/cooker pub visit. Get tickets for the melbourne live show! 🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WORLD DESTRUCTION: Pakistan Trouble Australia & The World Cup

Feb 2nd, 2026 1:20 AM

Pete and Gideon watch Pakistan destroy Australia then the T20 World Cup, plunging cricket into crisis by forfeiting their huge match against India on 15 February. Does this portend an irrevocable split in world cricket? Or was it maybe always coming? Pat Cummins won't be there either. Why is he advertising it? Couldn't they get Steve Smith? Oh wait..... Plus Harry Brook and his state of leatheredness: is the cover-up always worse than the offence? Get tickets for the melbourne live show! Get tickets to the art show here! 🌎Go to Saily.com/CRICKETETAL and use the code CRICKETETAL to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase.” 👍 Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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