Episodes

  • 613: Ashes 2025/26 - Did BazBall die during the second Test defeat in Brisbane?

    613: Ashes 2025/26 - Did BazBall die during the second Test defeat in Brisbane?
    Dec 8 2025
    James Buttler (the Cricket Badger) is joined by former player Azeem Rafiq and Aussie Lucas to look back at the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. As Australia went 2-0 up in the five-match series, they discuss England's performance so far and whether the writing is on the wall for Rob Key, Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • 612: Ashes 2025/26 - If England don't engage their collective cricket brains they are toast

    612: Ashes 2025/26 - If England don't engage their collective cricket brains they are toast
    Nov 26 2025
    James Buttler (England) and Aussie Lucas get together to look back at the first Test of the Ashes 2025/26. England threw away a glorious opportunity but have since doubled down on their attacking BazBall philosophy. Surely, making the same mistakes over and over again is not cricket sense? Mitchell Starc and Travis Head were incredible in Perth and it's the usual success Down Under for Australia. Can England fight back in the second Test? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • 611: The Ashes 2025/26 Preview - Can England Win On Australian soil?

    611: The Ashes 2025/26 Preview - Can England Win On Australian soil?
    Nov 20 2025
    James Buttler (England) and Aussie Lucas are back after a wee bit of a break to look ahead to the five-match Ashes series. Will the Australian's be too strong, as they have been in the last three Ashes Down Under winning all three 13-0 on aggregate scoreline. Or, can Ben Stokes England go toe-to-toe this time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • 610: The #ENGvIND series ends 2-2 after Oval thriller. Test cricket is the winner!

    610: The #ENGvIND series ends 2-2 after Oval thriller. Test cricket is the winner!
    Aug 4 2025
    James Buttler is joined by Azeem Rafiq and Aussie fan badger Lucas to look back at India's 6-run win at The Oval and a superb five-match series that ends 2-2. The Cricket Badger Podcast is sponsored by SeatFrog.com. SeatFrog is the app that helps you upgrade your standard class train tickets to first class for up to 60% off. So you can enjoy complimentary food & drink, free wi-fi and a lot more leg room - all for considerably less money. Use the discount code CricketFrog to claim £5.00 OFF! We are also pleased to welcome MatchBingo as a sponsor. Download their app and play their new cricket games. Quote the code CRICKET200 and you'll get a 200% bonus on your first deposit, whether a new or returning customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 609: Root records, shaking hands, Gambhir's comments, oh - and a fifth Test preview

    609: Root records, shaking hands, Gambhir's comments, oh - and a fifth Test preview
    Jul 30 2025
    James Buttler is joined by Aussie Fan Badger Lucas to look back at the fourth Test and its aftermath, Joe Root going to second in the all-time Test runs list, the Gambhir comments against the Surrey groundsman and, yes there is still cricket to be played. The Cricket Badger Podcast is sponsored by SeatFrog.com. SeatFrog is the app that helps you upgrade your standard class train tickets to first class for up to 60% off. So you can enjoy complimentary food & drink, free wi-fi and a lot more leg room - all for considerably less money. Use the discount code CricketFrog to claim £5.00 OFF! We are also pleased to welcome MatchBingo as a sponsor. Download their app and play their new cricket games. Quote the code CRICKET200 and you'll get a 200% bonus on your first deposit, whether a new or returning customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 608. KEVIN O'BRIEN - coaching T20 World Cup bound Italy & reflecting on an iconic Ireland career

    608. KEVIN O'BRIEN - coaching T20 World Cup bound Italy & reflecting on an iconic Ireland career
    Jul 29 2025
    Ireland's legendary cricketer Kevin O'Brien joins James Buttler to look back at a glittering career and his move to being assistant coach with the Italy side that has recently qualified for the T20 World Cup. The Cricket Badger Podcast is sponsored by SeatFrog.com. SeatFrog is the app that helps you upgrade your standard class train tickets to first class for up to 60% off. So you can enjoy complimentary food & drink, free wi-fi and a lot more leg room - all for considerably less money. Use the discount code CricketFrog to claim £5.00 OFF! We are also pleased to welcome MatchBingo as a sponsor. Download their app and play their new cricket games. Quote the code CRICKET200 and you'll get a 200% bonus on your first deposit, whether a new or returning customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 607: DEAN WILSON author of ‘IN SYD’S VOICE – The Extraordinary Life of DAVE LAWRENCE’

    607: DEAN WILSON author of ‘IN SYD’S VOICE – The Extraordinary Life of DAVE LAWRENCE’
    Jul 21 2025
    Dean Wilson had the bitter sweet job of chronicling the life of Dave 'Syd' Lawrence before his voice disappeared. Sadly Syd passed away a few weeks ago, but thanks to the book and the good memories of cricket lovers, he will never be forgotten. The Cricket Badger Podcast is sponsored by SeatFrog.com. SeatFrog is the app that helps you upgrade your standard class train tickets to first class for up to 60% off. So you can enjoy complimentary food & drink, free wi-fi and a lot more leg room - all for considerably less money. Use the discount code CricketFrog to claim £5.00 OFF! We are also pleased to welcome MatchBingo as a sponsor. Download their app and play their new cricket games. Quote the code CRICKET200 and you'll get a 200% bonus on your first deposit, whether a new or returning customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 606: All things England vs India Test Series in collaboration with the Edges & Sledges Pod

    606: All things England vs India Test Series in collaboration with the Edges & Sledges Pod
    Jul 21 2025
    James Buttler joins DJ of the Edges & Sledges Podcast to chat about the current series between England and India with two Tests to play and England leading 2-1. The Cricket Badger Podcast is sponsored by SeatFrog.com. SeatFrog is the app that helps you upgrade your standard class train tickets to first class for up to 60% off. So you can enjoy complimentary food & drink, free wi-fi and a lot more leg room - all for considerably less money. Use the discount code CricketFrog to claim £5.00 OFF. We are also pleased to welcome MatchBingo as a sponsor. Download their app and play their new cricket games. Quote the code CRICKET200 and you'll get a 200% bonus on your first deposit, whether a new or returning customer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins