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Reverse Swept Radio - cricket books, films and history

RS Radio - A Cricket Show
Ajit Agarkar
Lord's
Shane Warne
Hansie Cronje
Jeff Thomson
Ashley Giles
England
India
Flintoff
Middlesex
Richie Benaud
Netflix
The Hundred
Colin Milburn
Cricket
Caribbean Premier League
The Southpaw Project
Blake Dean

Reverse Swept Radio: A podcast on cricket's books, films and history.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes24Founded16 years ago
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Latest Episodes

THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: The annual RSR Lord's away day

"The Lord's bar's approach towards carbs is really something else."

FROM THE ARCHIVES (08'42): A new cricketing alphabet game

"There is absolutely no way you're going to come up with a Q."

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THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy feels the weight of his Middlesex voting rights, and Toby ponders the changing seasons

"I particularly enjoy just watching the groundstaff standing and looking at the pitch."

FROM THE ARCHIVES (10'30): An(other) Unusu... more

THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy surveys his cricket-themed birthday cards, and Toby wonders whether Livingstone's criticism of Bazball might let the genie out of the bottle

"It does make you wonder what they'd send if I wasn't a cricket fan."

FROM T... more

THE TEN MINUTE FORTNIGHT: Andy is struck by a photo of Shaoib Bashir, and Toby reads an open letter about England's playing fields

"These are young men with fragile careers chasing dreams."

FROM THE ARCHIVES (11'10): Tony Lewis’ Christmas Present: ... more

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Andy Ryan
Host of Reverse Swept Radio; central figures in discussions on cricket history, books, and media.
Toby Chad
Co-hosts and primary conversational partners on cricket history, literature, and archival storytelling.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Cricket podcast for the intelligent listener

    I really like this cricket podcast as it assumes their listeners are intelligent and well read.

    It’s by two friends who now find themselves living on opposite sides of the world. The podcasts are largely timeless as they rarely talk about contemporary issues. This means that there are 129something shows to which you can binge listen.

    The podcast always has two features:

    1. From The Archives - where one of them researches a theme and provides some sort of analysis (eg getting out handled the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L;KJLK;JNLK
    United States6 years ago
  • Great cricket podcast!

    Love this podcast. Fascinating insight and great stories. And the hosts are amazing company.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cricketlover116
    Australia8 years ago
  • 5⭐️

    👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiscworldVimes
    United States8 years ago
  • I don’t know anything about cricket, but I know great podcasts

    As a dumb American, the only thing I know about cricket is that it can last for days. That being said, I love this podcast. The hosts are engaging (love the accents) and very fun. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MinutiaMen
    United States9 years ago
  • Excellent

    Love this podcast. Warms my cricket heart in the cold sweden. Smooth, interesting and knowledgable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marcus7637
    Sweden10 years ago

Listeners Say

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Banters between hosts are warm and engaging, with strong archival instincts.
The format of “From the Archives” and book/documentary reviews resonates well with cricket nerds and culture fans.
Listeners praise the show's thoughtful, cerebral approach to cricket history and culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reverse Swept Radio

What is Reverse Swept Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A cricket podcast focused on literary, film, and historical aspects of the sport. Across episodes, conversations weave together book and documentary reviews with deep dives into cricket's past, archival moments, and cultural portrayals. Listeners can expect thoughtful, often archival-centered explorations of players,Writing, and storytelling around the game, blended with accessible banter and a shared enthusiasm for cricket's broader cultural resonance. The show often highlights how books, films, and historical events illuminate cricket's identity, making it appealing to fans who enjoy history, literature, and media analysis within a cricket context.

Noteworthy strengths include a consistent emphasis on cricket literature and documentary w... more

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Reverse Swept Radio launched 16 years ago and published 24 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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