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The 51allout Podcast #42: July 9th 2013

The Red Arrows of hype having flown past the bustling cricket ground of anticipation, it’s time to pay regards to Steve Smith’s magnificent half-century, Mitchell Starc’s mystery wide-beamer and Ashton Agar’s family and friends. Yes – it’s the post-first Ashes Test 51allout podcast and the moral compass is spinning wildly out of control like Stuart Broad’s twitter feed.

No Comments | July 16, 2013 | | Podcast | Tags: , , ,

England vs. Australia, First Test: Day Two Review

Day two: a day of three halves.

No Comments | July 11, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , ,

England vs. Australia, First Test: Day One Review

The first day of the Ashes: hyped to buggery, but not bad entertainment.

No Comments | July 10, 2013 | | Tests | Tags: , , , ,

The 51allout Podcast #41: July 9th 2013

With Ashes fever causing literally some people to lie down in a cold room, 51allout dampen down expectations like a wet flannel upon a pounding forehead. There’s talk of all the main players, such as Shane Watson, Tim Bresnan and Gordon Banks and various ancilliary media figures get a bit of a slating.

No Comments | July 9, 2013 | | Podcast | Tags: , , ,

Classic Series Review: Memories Of The 2006/7 Ashes Vol. 2

Another epic series, only this time with more Saj Mahmood.

No Comments | July 8, 2013 | | Classic Series | Tags: , , ,

There’s No Such Thing As A Free Launch: The Duckworth Lewis Method’s Sticky Wickets

The Duckworth Lewis Method return with a second album.

No Comments | July 4, 2013 | | Opinion | Tags: , ,

The 51allout Podcast #40: July 3rd 2013

The 51allout gang battle technical hitches, mental suffering and gin-related pain this week to discuss everything that’s cooking in the cricketing kitchen. Hear what they have to say about the build-up to the Ashes, Boof’s Australian team and James Tredwell’s glorious tenure as an international captain.

No Comments | July 3, 2013 | | Podcast | Tags: , ,

Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?

The current Australian squad can’t grow a beard or even fight.

No Comments | July 1, 2013 | | Opinion, Tests | Tags: , , , ,

Food Processors Are Great: Cricketers Sell Out.

Cricketers and bad television commercials go together like Hendrick’s gin, Schweppes tonic, a slice of Waitrose organic cucumber and some ICC-approved non-branded ice.

No Comments | June 27, 2013 | | Opinion | Tags: , , ,

The 51allout Podcast #39: June 25th 2013

Plenty to discuss this week: Australia’s latest farce, the Champions Trophy shambles and general cricketing bedlam.

No Comments | June 25, 2013 | | Podcast | Tags: , ,