The Guardian’s cricket podcast – captained by cricket writer Emma John alongside The Spin team of Guardian sports journalists, cricket-loving comedians and the most interesting cricket fans we can find. Sharing the highs and lows from an epic summer of cricket including the World Cup, The Ashes, T20 Blast, and County Championship. Mixing the sheer pace of journalism with the back-of-the-hand variations of comedy and absurdity. Subscribe so you never miss one
32 Available Episodes (32 Total)Average duration: 00:42:30
Dec 23, 2021
From the Final Word Ashes podcast: Australia go 2-0 up
00:25:22
It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us but we wanted to bring you the latest episode from our sister podcast in Australia; the Final Word. In it, Emma John, Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins discuss each day of play during the 2021-22 Ashes series between Australia and England – including this episode where they offer their thoughts on the final day of the second Test. If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe to The Final Word wherever you get your podcasts
Sep 30, 2019
Was this cricket's best summer ever? – The Spin Podcast
01:01:42
Emma John is joined by Harry Judd, Eleanor Oldroyd, Colin Salmon and Andy Zaltzman to review the incredible summer of cricket. The panel relive some of their favourite memories from the World Cup and the Ashes before pulling stumps and officially calling an end to an epic season.
Sep 29, 2019
In conversation with Vic Marks – The Spin Podcast Special
00:51:37
In this special episode of The Spin, Emma John travels to Taunton to sit down with the Guardian’s cricket correspondent Vic Marks and chat about his playing career with Somerset, touring with England, and 30 years in the press box
Sep 25, 2019
Will Essex (or rain) spoil Somerset's party? The Spin podcast hits Taunton
00:40:39
For the final round of the County Championship, Emma John is joined in Taunton by Dan Norcross and Vish Ehantharajah. Retiring Somerset legend Marcus Trescothick and cricket’s new cult hero Jack Leach stop by for a chat.
Sep 16, 2019
The Ashes after show party – The Spin podcast
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Emma John presents a special show from The Oval to celebrate the end of the series. She’s joined by Daniel Norcross, Alison Mitchell, Barney Ronay, Geoff Lemon, Melinda Farrell, Jarrod Kimber and poet Zaffar Kunial. The Ashes series was drawn 2-2, but which team had the better summer?
Sep 11, 2019
David Gower on nicknames, Boycott and the final Ashes Test – The Spin podcast
00:36:48
Former England cricket captain David Gower joins Emma John prior to the final Ashes Test of the summer. Regular guests Andy Bull and Charlie Baker will also answer some of the big questions raised by England’s failure to impress in the longer format of the game, and whether Geoffrey Boycott should have been nominated for a knighthood
Sep 09, 2019
Steve Smith v England: Australia retain the Ashes - The Spin podcast
00:47:36
Emma John’s dreams of the perfect summer of cricket are over as Australia have retained the Ashes. Joining Emma on this episode Adam Collins, Vithushan Ehantarajah and Steen Raskopoulos are on hand to work out where it all went wrong for England, and look for some reasons to be cheerful for home fans. Plus Australian journalist Peter Lalor explains why a drink in a Manchester bar cost him over £50k
Sep 03, 2019
Outrageous Ashes predictions and Super League's final final – The Spin podcast
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Emma John is joined by Dan Norcross and Aatif Nawaz to discuss what will happen next in this dramatic summer of cricket. The panel also review the final Kia Super League final and speak to a record-breaking club captain. Plus there are guest appearances from Bill Lawry and Winston Churchill.
Aug 27, 2019
Ben Stokes v Australia: a Headingley miracle – The Spin podcast
00:50:29
Emma John is joined by Charlie Baker, Tim de Lisle and Felicity Ward to discuss the miracle of Headingley ‘19. Was this Ashes-saving innings better than Botham’s at the same venue and does it gloss over England’s 67 all out? Plus, The Spin launches its own unofficial Ben Stokes energy drink
Aug 19, 2019
Jofra leads England's bounce back & Pavel Florin's secret power – The Spin Podcast
00:52:35
Emma John is joined by Geoff Lemon, Prasanna Puwanarajah and Max Rushden to discuss the dramatic second Test of the men’s Ashes series. England still trail Australia 1-0, but thanks to Jofra Archer’s explosive debut momentum has shifted. Plus, what to bring to a cricket picnic and an interview with Romanian cricket superstar Pavel Florin
Dec 23 | 00:25:22
From the Final Word Ashes podcast: Australia go 2-0 up
Sep 30 | 01:01:42
Was this cricket's best summer ever? – The Spin Podcast
Sep 29 | 00:51:37
In conversation with Vic Marks – The Spin Podcast Special
Sep 25 | 00:40:39
Will Essex (or rain) spoil Somerset's party? The Spin podcast hits Taunton
Sep 16 | 00:44:24
The Ashes after show party – The Spin podcast
Sep 11 | 00:36:48
David Gower on nicknames, Boycott and the final Ashes Test – The Spin podcast
Sep 09 | 00:47:36
Steve Smith v England: Australia retain the Ashes - The Spin podcast
Sep 03 | 00:54:02
Outrageous Ashes predictions and Super League's final final – The Spin podcast
Aug 27 | 00:50:29
Ben Stokes v Australia: a Headingley miracle – The Spin podcast
Aug 19 | 00:52:35
Jofra leads England's bounce back & Pavel Florin's secret power – The Spin Podcast
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