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ABC Cricket Podcast

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Broadcaster Corbin Middlemas and ex-Test opener Ed Cowan pull apart the biggest issues in cricket. Your weekly deep dive into the sport.

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Rally 'Round the West Indies! 30.01.2024

Jim Maxwell called it “one of the great moments in the history of West Indies cricket.” Who are we to disagree with the Voice of Summer! Ed and Corbin break down that historic West Indies win in Brisbane over the Aussies.   Speaking of upsets, how about the Poms?! They just knocked off India in Hyderabad. Lots to talk about cricket nerds.

How does Travis Head do it?! 22.01.2024

Teddy and Corbin break down the shortest Test in history at the Adelaide Oval, as the West Indies fell in two days and a session. What will the Gabba hold? Rain and lots of it, it seems. The lads look ahead to the second Test, before a deep dive into the BBL, and much more.

The worst-kept secret in cricket: Steve Smith is our new opener 14.01.2024

We knew it was coming, but now it is official. We have a new opening batter! Teddy and Corbin dissect the new Australian batting lineup with Steve Smith at the top of the order, as the first Test against the West Indies approaches. The lads also find the time to revisit our favourite topic of discussion: the future of Test cricket.

Is Test cricket circling the drain? Oh, and the Aussies win again… 08.01.2024

Teddy and Corbin break down Australia’s series win over Pakistan before diving headfirst into the future of Test cricket. It’s been a long-standing topic of interest for this pod, and we get right to the heart of the matter this week as South Africa name a largely inexperienced squad to face the Black Caps next month.

Culture Carrier 30.12.2023

Corbin and Ed unpack an entertaining Boxing Day Test in a live edition of the podcast. They take your listener questions and look ahead to what could be a wet New Year's Test.

Tom Curran coming through! 22.12.2023

Two episodes in one week, it must be Christmas! Teddy and Corbin double up this week to dissect the bizarre Tom Curran incident, the ongoing Khawaja controversy and the upcoming Box Day Test. Merry Christmas cricket nerds.

Warner goes wild in the West, and the GOAT spins his way to 500 wickets 18.12.2023

It might not have been the most captivating Test, but gee whizz do we have a lot to talk about. David Warner answers his critics with a big first innings ton, Mitch Marsh then steals man of the match honours from him, while Nathan Lyon reaches 500 Test wickets…and that’s just scratching the Perth surface! Teddy and Corbin have their hands full trying to dissect all the talking points from the firs...

Mitchell Johnson bowling heat or throwing shade? 11.12.2023

What do we make of Mitchell Johnson’s comments? Will anyone rock up to the Perth Test? Is Cricket on Amazon unconscionable or a just a sign of the times? So many big questions, so little time before the first Test! Teddy and Corbin are back after a short break to answer them all as we get ready for Perth and Pakistan.

Australia are World Cup champions! 20.11.2023

Did we just witness our greatest ever ODI win? We think yes! A Travis Head-inspired Australia has shocked India to win a sixth Cricket World Cup title in front of 125,000 stunned Indian fans. Ed is joined by Trent Copeland to unpack it all. A special ep, for a special result. Enjoy.

Maxi magic, time's up Sri Lanka and Meg's farewell, with X-Man 13.11.2023

Long time listener, first time co-host (and ODI World Cup winner) Xavier Doherty joins Teddy to run the cricket gauntlet as Corbin takes some time off. Glenn Maxwell’s record-breaking knock, Mitch Marsh returns with a bang, Angelo Mathews timed out, Meg Lanning retires, and more! A huge week in the world of cricket. Enjoy cricket nerds.

‘Have you ever seen anyone fall off the back of a golf cart?’ 06.11.2023

Nothing will stop us from bringing cricket nerds around the country their weekly pod! Teddy steps off a plane in New York, and straight into an ep with Corbin to talk everything World Cup. Including Australia’s win over England, Glenn Maxwell’s bizarre golfing accident, and Bazball into the dictionary?! Spare me.

The World Cup is heating up, and so are the Aussies! 30.10.2023

It’s beginning to feel a lot like cricket season…and we absolutely love it. Teddy and Corbin dissect Australia’s thrilling win over New Zealand, which included one of the great white ball knocks from Travis Head. Can the Aussies go all the way? England certainly can’t after their loss to India. The lads spend some time revelling in England’s disastrous campaign, before turning their attention to W...

We are so back! 23.10.2023

The Aussies are back baby! Two wins in a row at the ODI World Cup has Teddy and Corbin up and about this week on the pod. The lads break down Australia’s much needed wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan as we fight to stay alive in India.

Why has Australia fallen behind in men's ODI cricket? 16.10.2023

Australia has lost both of its opening Men's ODI World Cup matches and Corbin and Ed ponder whether the selectors need to make some tougher calls.  Why is the fielding so poor? And how have they failed to prepare the side to peak for the tournament? Meanwhile, Afghanistan may have upset defending champs England, but will Australia stand by its morals and boycott playing against them again?

The Rooster becomes a world-record setter 09.10.2023

The Men's ODI World Cup in India is off and running, proving some of Corbin and Ed's predictions a little shaky. Ravindra Jadeja tears the heart out of the Australians again, as the side loses its opening match to India in front of a lacklustre crowd. Back home, Jake Fraser-McGurk has started the men's domestic summer in some red-hot form, while the West Indies struggled against the Australian wom...

Will this be the last ODI World Cup? 03.10.2023

Summer is upon us, with cricket back in full swing domestically and internationally. As the Australian women's side face the West Indies and their in-form captain Hayley Matthews, the Australian men's side are gearing up for the rigours of a very long Cricket World Cup in India. Teddy and Corbin give their honest and at times bold predictions for the major tournament. Who wins, who makes the semi-...

Balls, Broad and beers 01.08.2023

The fifth Test is over, Australia has retained the Ashes, and we are exhausted. Teddy and Corbin don’t take rest days though, and they are here to put a bow on what has been one of the great Test series of the modern era. Balls being changed, Broad retiring, and beers refused are among our main talking points. Thanks for taking the ride with us, what a series it’s been.

Rain, glorious rain! 24.07.2023

Australia have retained the Ashes after a fourth Test washout. Ed and Corbin breakdown all the action from Old Trafford as Australia somehow escape from Manchester with a draw. They then turn their attention to the fifth and final Test in London, as well as one of the most bizarre incidents ever in women’s cricket.

Ashes mailbag 17.07.2023

The mailbag is back! Teddy and Corbin answer all your questions as we prepare for the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Good for the series 17.07.2023

It was another captivating Ashes Test match, but this time it was England who held their nerve! Teddy and Corbin are here to breakdown the third Test, as Bazball lives to fight another day.

Lunacy at Lord's 03.07.2023

Gee, few things to talk about! Teddy and Corbin try to bring some focus to the chaos, as they dissect all the controversies from Lord’s after the Aussies go 2- 0 up in another incredible Test win.

The cult of Bazball 26.06.2023

The English have had a lot to say for a team that lost the first Test, and Teddy and Corbin are here to dissect it all. The lads then look forward to Lord's. Who will play? What pitch will we get? How will Ollie Robinson continue to enrage Aussie fans? Our Aussie women are also taking on the old enemy at the moment. We discuss their performance, and the state of women's Test cricket.

Baz what? The Aussies win Ashes classic 21.06.2023

How bloody good was that?! A revved-up Ed and Corbin running on half an hour sleep get stuck into one of the great Australian Test match wins. The Aussie tactics, Bazball, public enemy number one Ollie Robinson, king Khawaja, and that Cummins innings! Endless talking points for the lads to chew on. Massive ep for a massive result.

Australia are World Test Champs! 12.06.2023

Add the mace to the trophy cabinet because the Aussies have claimed the World Test Championship with a resounding win over India at The Oval.   Teddy and Corbs break down the historic win. BUT we can’t dwell for too long because we have an Ashes to win! The lads look forward to Edgbaston as the all-conquering Aussies prepare for their biggest challenge yet – taking on the old enemy in England.

Test match cricket is back, and so are we! 05.06.2023

Jeez, it's good to be back cricket nerds! We have six Test matches over the next seven weeks to enjoy, and Teddy and Corbin are back to dissect it all. The guys start with the upcoming WTC Final against India before turning their attention to the Ashes. We also find some time to zoom out and discuss the future of cricket more broadly after some significant developments in the IPL.

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