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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Chris Jordan Reveals The Injury That Changed His Career | 05 Nov 2026 | 01:07:28 | |
Chris Jordan joins Sanjay Murthy and Geraint Jones to explain how a little-discussed injury helped change the direction of his career.
From growing up in Barbados and moving to England to the heartbreak of the 2016 World Cup final, Chris reflects on his journey and the realities of life on cricket’s franchise circuit.
In Life’s A Beach, he picks his perfect beach cricket day with Jofra Archer, Moeen Ali and LeBron James in the team, fresh fish on the fire and some questionable umpiring.
Afterwards, Sanjay and Jonesy tackle Who Am I?, batting against left-arm bowlers, Australia’s struggles and whether South Africa receive the recognition they deserve. They also debate their best South African Test XI since readmission.
CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction And Welcome03:23 Chris Jordan: Barbados, Brathwaite And Moving To England15:52 The Injury And Life On The Franchise Circuit28:15 Life’s A Beach With Chris Jordan41:02 Chris’s Visit, Who Am I? And Batting Technique51:19 Australia’s Struggles And South Africa’s Recognition55:58 Picking Our Best South Africa Test XI And Closing Thoughts
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| Jimmy Anderson Sacked By Lancashire | 29 Oct 2026 | 00:53:41 | |
Does cricket owe its greats a better goodbye?
Lancashire’s decision not to renew Jimmy Anderson’s contract divides Sanjay Murthy and Ashes winner Geraint Jones. Jonesy backs Stuart Broad’s criticism and argues there was room for a compromise. Sanjay says the club’s future must come first.
They discuss rebuilding, dressing-room insecurity and why county cricket finds honest conversations so difficult, before considering where Jimmy might play next.
Plus, Who Am I? and a £5 million Would You Rather spark memories of six-hitting, fast bowling and Jonesy’s painful final Test.
Chapters
00:00 Jimmy Anderson: Did Lancashire Get It Wrong?
31:20 Who Am I?
37:18 Would You Rather: The £5 Million Cricket Challenge
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| Who’s In Your Dream Beach Cricket Team? | 23 Oct 2026 | 01:14:45 | |
Who makes your perfect beach cricket team?
Sanjay Murthy and Geraint Jones plan their dream day, featuring Shane Warne, Freddie Flintoff, Tiger Woods and Jennifer Aniston. There are clown gloves, celebrity DJs, beach barbecues, and an umpire Jonesy won’t let anywhere near the sand.
Charlie Hartley’s Would You Rather asks: county legend or one-cap wonder? We also debate England’s World Cup prospects, Jonesy defends Nic Maddinson, and Who Am I tests your cricket knowledge.
Pick your team and tell us who’s invited - and who’s banned.
Chapters
00:00 Life’s A Beach03:41 Our Dream Teams09:35 The Rules12:14 The Soundtrack16:50 Food And Drink18:29 Unwanted Guests21:13 The Final Ball And The Umpires26:49 County Legend Or One-Cap Wonder?36:36 England’s World Cup Prospects50:34 Geraint’s Goat: Nic Maddinson57:37 Marnus Labuschagne1:02:21 Who Am I?
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| England Central Contracts: The Snubs & Surprises. | 14 Oct 2026 | 01:02:29 | |
No room for Rew — but which brother?
Sanjay Murthy and Geraint Jones debate England’s central contracts, from James Rew and Craig Overton missing out to Henry Crocombe’s rise. Jonesy explains how franchise money shapes the negotiations and shares his thoughts on England’s next generation.
Travis Head’s response to Australia’s former greats sparks a discussion about fair criticism, personal attacks and Geraint’s own experience under scrutiny. There’s also Usman Khawaja’s forthcoming book and what a revealing autobiography can do to a player’s legacy.
Plus Who Am I?, an Ashes Would You Rather and What’s Got Geraint’s Goat: why are we still walking off for bad light?
Chapters
00:00 Coming up00:38 No room for Rew?05:46 England Lions and future stars08:30 Mitch Stanley and the pace pipeline10:19 Henry Crocombe’s rise12:02 England’s contract decisions15:11 Contracts and franchise money16:39 Coaching changes and Ashes prospects21:02 Who Am I?24:44 Travis Head and cricket’s critics30:40 Geraint on unfair criticism32:05 Imposter syndrome and Ashes pressure33:50 Khawaja’s book and dressing-room trust38:39 Would You Rather: The Ashes dilemma45:07 What’s Got Geraint’s Goat?52:24 Pink balls for all Tests?55:11 Cricket dinners and a magic mishap
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| Geraint. Jones Loves Canterbury. But Does Canterbury Love Him? | 06 Oct 2026 | 01:06:05 | |
Geraint Jones loves Canterbury. But they’ve taken his photo down. Not that he’s bitter…
Jonesy picks his five favourite cricket grounds, sharing stories of Ashes catches, a Test hundred and moonwalking in spikes. Sanjay adds an unexpected ambulance trip in Bangalore.
Plus: What’s Got Geraint’s Goat, Would You Rather and Who Am I? We round up the county season, discuss England’s summer and ask what more Craig Overton needs to do to earn another England opportunity.
Which ground would top your list? Tell us in the comments.
CHAPTERS00:00:00 Geraint’s Five Favourite Grounds00:15:55 Who Am I?00:21:23 What’s Got Geraint’s Goat?00:31:12 Would You Rather?00:36:37 County Cricket Season Round-Up00:53:05 England and International Round-Up
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| England Take Big Step Towards Ashes Redemption | 16 Sep 2026 | 01:00:42 | |
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| From Barbados to England: The Roland Butcher Story | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:55:58 | |
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| Jonty Rhodes: Cricket Can Change Lives | 01 Sep 2026 | 01:02:35 | |
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| Have Australia Left Their Rebuild Too Late? | 25 Aug 2026 | 01:01:54 | |
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| ENGLAND V PAKISTAN: IS THIS PAKISTAN'S BEST CHANCE SINCE 1996? | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:57:37 | |
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| DO ENGLAND HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT TO DO WITH OLLIE POPE? | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:59:21 | |
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| CAN FLEMING SAVE ENGLAND? | 04 Aug 2026 | 01:02:36 | |
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| Cricket's Greatest Legacy? | England Beat India | Blast Finals Day | ICC Shake-Up | 23 Jul 2026 | 01:06:55 | |
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| Another England Reset? Australia Win Again, Listener Questions & Vitality Blast Finals Race | 07 Jul 2026 | 01:00:17 | |
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| England In Chaos: Stokes Quits, Bazball Breaks & Who Captains Next? | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:55:05 | |
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| Big Bash Privatisation, England's Defeat & The Future Of County Cricket | Close of Play | 23 Jun 2026 | 01:08:00 | |
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| Stokes, Leadership & England's Selection Gamble | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:46:29 | |
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| Lord's Pitch Controversy, Cricket Testimonials & Women's T20 World Cup Predictions | Close of Play | 16 Jun 2026 | 01:07:16 | |
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| Do Results Matter | Sooryavanshi - Best Ever? | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:58:53 | |
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| Life of a Cricket Coach | Inside the England Lions Setup | 26 May 2026 | 01:02:49 | |
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| England Squad Announced: Did They Really Listen To The Fans? | 18 May 2026 | 00:58:50 | |
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| The Cricket Regret Of A Love Island Winner | Max Morley | 13 May 2026 | 01:01:45 | |
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| England Are Resting Gus Atkinson — Why? | 05 May 2026 | 00:45:51 | |
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| Cook vs KP: Who’s Right About Bethell? | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:55:23 | |
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| What’s It Like To Run England Cricket? | Ashley Giles | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:59:26 | |
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| If Crawley Goes, Who’s Next for England? | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:53:47 | |
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| Jamie Smith: In or Out? | Our England XIs Revealed | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:54:47 | |
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| Does County Cricket Still Matter for England? | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:58:20 | |
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| The Summer That Brought Us Together | 26 Mar 2026 | 01:00:58 | |
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| From Comedy to Commentary | Aatif Nawaz | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:27:38 | |
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| Cricket Equipment Is Still Too Expensive. No Wonder It Is Elitist! | 20 Mar 2026 | 01:03:46 | |
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| Worst Final Ever? India's T20 World Cup Win & The Jay Shah Debate | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:53:57 | |
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| Can Harry Brook Guide England To The Final? | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:56:55 | |
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| Is Buttler's England Career Oveer? | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:58:08 | |
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| Woeful Australia on Brink of World Cup Exit | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:53:07 | |
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| Is The T20WC A Tour Too Far For England? | 14 Feb 2026 | 00:24:05 | |
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| Is This India's World Cup To Lose? | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:58:33 | |
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| Another T10 Collapses, England's PR Errors & Cricket's Power Game | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:55:19 | |
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| Cricket Governance. Power And Future Of The Game | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:51:27 | |
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| Is Cricket Run By The Wrong People? Ep. 34 | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:45:20 | |
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| England's 'Toxic Tour' Is Over. What's Next? | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:57:38 | |
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| Now The Inquest. England Can't Hide Fom The Truth | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:48:30 | |
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| A Star is Born. Bethell Changes England's Ashes Picture | 07 Jan 2026 | 00:44:09 | |
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| Why England Keep Losing Control in Australia | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:48:44 | |
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| England Get Schooled Again. Why Australia Stay in Control | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:46:25 | |
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| Cash Over Cricket? Are Fans Being Cheated in the Ashes | 04 Jan 2026 | 00:58:28 | |
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| Does Cricket Need the West Indies | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:29:52 | |
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| England Finally Win. But Have They Learned Anything? | 27 Dec 2025 | 00:51:56 | |
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| England Are Feeling the Pressure: Inside a Brutal Ashes Tour | 26 Dec 2025 | 00:53:01 | |
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| Ashes Over in 10 Days. England Had No Answers. | 21 Dec 2025 | 00:57:26 | |
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