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

VICTORY: Australia Win The Ashes 4-1

Jan 8th, 2026 5:22 AM

Pete and Gid watch Australia secure the Ashes 4-1 on the concluding day of the Fifth Test, including Usman Khawaja's farewell appearance, Mitchell Starc's last bow of summer, and snicko's final shambles. Also our final Saily read - one for the fans. 🌎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.

SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES: Bethell Shines on Day 4

Jan 7th, 2026 10:12 AM

Pete and Gid acclaim the emergence of a new Test star in Jacob Bethell, salute the unflagging efforts of the veteran Scott Boland, and watch the sands run out on England. Also: the curious case of CA’s ABC ban. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTHING CAN BRING ME DOWN: Australia Bat Strong On Day 3

Jan 6th, 2026 8:30 AM

Pete guides Gid through an almost conventional third day of the Fifth Test, with centuries to Steve Smith and Travis Head, seven half-century partnerships, and an absolute mare for Matthew Potts. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UNIFORM WITH NO BRAIN: Root & Head Light Up Day 2

Jan 5th, 2026 10:22 AM

Pete and Gid watch an absorbing day at the SCG, where England fail to put Australia away despite Joe Root's 41st Test century, and Travis Head surges towards a third century in the series. But Jamie Smith, what have you done? Three days to play: we have a proper Test match on our hands. 🌎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.

HIT IT AND QUIT IT: England Start Well On A Wet Day 1

Jan 4th, 2026 8:13 AM

Pete tells Gid about Steve Smith's funky fields and Australia's allergy to spin during a rain-interrupted first day of the Fifth Test at the SCG. Also report on Et Al's live event, and the four-way pod extravaganza it was part of. Support Independent Journalism at Cricketetal.com Check out our YouTube Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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