Ashes Weekly
The GuardianJoin Max Rushden and Geoff Lemon for a weekly dose of the smartest commentary and the best analysis from the Guardian's cricket experts in both England and Australia throughout the Ashes series
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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After a humbling 4-1 defeat in Australia, England’s approach to the series and Test cricket itself has been under the microscope. Max Rushden is joined by Barney Ronay, Emma John and Ali Martin for a look back on the 2025-26 series
England came out on top in another two-day Test match as the tourists chased down 175 at the MCG. Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Barney Ronay and Ali Martin to discuss England’s first Test win in Australia for nearly 15 years
England travelled to Australia with high hopes of regaining the Ashes. But defeat in Adelaide consigned them to an insurmountable 3-0 deficit and a lot of tough questions about how it went so wrong. Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Barney Ronay ... more
Max Rushden is joined by Geoff Lemon, Ali Martin and Taha Hashim to preview the third Test in Adelaide. Do England rip up their Bazball gameplan or double down against Australia?
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- Lazy
They didn’t even bother to do a preview of the fifth test. Almost as lazy as the England team setup.
Apple Podcasts2saruman of many colours
United Kingdom2 months ago - Top draw, unlike the cricket
Just listened to the review of the 4th test ..as podcasts go, world class, one of the best podcasts, in a crowded oft mediocre field, I’ve heard this year. Not necessarily the most entertaining, how could it be, reflecting on a dead rubber, played on a sub standard pitch by mostly underperforming players. Just informed, erudite, thought provoking (as in every one of my meticulously well ‘informed’ views melting away to be replaced by the last thing Barney Ronay or Geoff Lemon said!) stuff. Not o... more
Apple Podcasts5mullini 1United Kingdom3 months ago - Max, Jeff and friends
I really like this chat about cricket. Knowledgeable and funny and not with the ‘all about me . Let me talk about MY wonderful career ‘ heard on TV commentary. This one is great fun
Apple Podcasts5pinlincon
Australia3 months ago - Lemon scented reality
I love all Max’s pod casts and as he’s based in Australia he’s not as delusional about how good England’s cricketers are compared to Australia’s as most English pundits - perhaps that’s due to Geoff Lemon’s influence. Although like all his countryman Max can’t help talking about 2005 a lot.
Apple Podcasts5kardiniapeteAustralia3 months ago - Great fun
Oooh dear there are some very terse reviews on here! From people who clearly take their Ashes coverage like a weekly sermon! Dear me. It’s a great pod — the only Ashes run down I need — for the people who love GFW and don’t take their podcasts too seriously. Max and crew, always a great escape to hear you “babble”.
Apple Podcasts5GiveNZacrackattheAshesUnited Kingdom3 months ago
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A sharp, data-driven discussion anchored in Guardian cricket coverage, with insiders offering deep dives into England's Ashes campaigns and Australia's side. Episodes routinely dissect tactical decisions, leadership dynamics, and the evolution of the game—from Bazball-style aggression to pitch conditions and match atmosphere—delivered with a mix of rigor and accessible banter. The show tends to blend serious cricket analysis with personal anecdotes from seasoned writers and commentators, making it particularly valuable for listeners who want thoughtful context alongside punchy takes. A notable strength is the collaboration among highly experienced Guardian analysts, which tends to produce nuanced debates rather than crowd-pleasing hot takes... more
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