Episodes

  • Episode 46: Kyrgios Returns, Wallabies Win and Socceroos Stumble
    Nov 18 2024

    Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is The Almanack.


    On today’s episode of our podcast, our topics of conversation are:


    Nick Kyrgios will make his return to tennis in December at the Brisbane International. We ask the question, “Does anyone care?”

    One NRL star has been sacked for driving on drugs, another looks like being retained. We discuss the two situations and whether the arguments stand up.

    Tim Southee is set to retire from Test cricket after the series against England. We talk about his legacy.

    The Socceroos stumble to another disappointment, this time a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. We discuss where it leaves the team in World Cup qualifying.

    The Wallabies have won two games on the bounce. Is the formula finally beginning to work?

    Lucas Herbert held off Cameron Smith to win the most star studded NSW Open golf tournament in decades, while Rory McIlroy continues to win everything except the majors.

    Jake Paul and Mike Tyson dance around each other for 8 rounds in the biggest farce... oh hang on, it's boxing...

    And finally, why do the teams I support in American sports suck so much?


    For those of you still here, Welcome to the Peters Sports Almanack Podcast, where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.


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    39 mins
  • Episode 45: Picking an Opener Who Isn't an Opener
    Nov 11 2024

    Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is the Almanack.

    On today’s episode of our podcast, our topics of conversation are:

    1. A discussion on the selection of the Australian Test squad for the 1st Test against India, and the decision to pick an opener who isn't a regular opener.

    2. Australia’s bowling attack remains unchanged once again and we discuss what could happen if injury hits the pace bowlers cartel.

    3. We question the selectors' decisions and the impact on the team's performance and the development of young players during the recent ODI series against Pakistan.

    4. Do players need to be missing international games almost two weeks out from a Test match, and is paternity leave a reasonable excuse to be left out of an Australian team.

    For those of you still here, thanks for listening to the Peters Sports Almanack, the podcast where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.


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    41 mins
  • Episode 44: New Zealand's Greatest Test Series Result
    Nov 6 2024

    Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is The Almanack.


    On today’s episode of The Casual Mankadder, our topics of conversation are:


    1. India’s clean sweep loss to New Zealand has commentators in a bind.

    2. ODI and T20 squads reveal future plans for Australia’s white ball approach.

    3. A team matchup resolves little for selectors of both teams for upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

    4. 1st ODI between Australia and Pakistan gets interesting at the end.

    5. David Warner appointed captain of Sydney Thunder after ban lifted.

    6. Ball tampering only relevant when it doesn’t involve India.


    For those of you still here, thanks for listening to the Peters Sports Almanack, the podcast where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.


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    31 mins
  • Episode 43: A-League Second Tier Finally Up and Running
    Oct 31 2024

    Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is The Almanack.


    On today’s Five Points of Play, our five topics of conversation include:

    1. Australian soccer finally has its second tier competition ready to start next year.
    2. Power plays by Eels and Dragons see key players Gutherson and Hunt on the move.
    3. Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald gets a 12 month extension on his contract.
    4. The Dodgers win the World Series after the Yankees pull a Kiama Kollapse.
    5. Australian cricket’s opener shootout ends with all combatants shooting themselves in the foot.


    For those of you still here, thanks for listening to Peters and Peters, the podcast where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 42: Comm Games Change Could Be Change for the Better
    Oct 29 2024

    Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man whose one claim to fame is that one of the nicknames he carries is The Almanack.


    On today’s Six and Out, our six topics of conversation include:

    1. The Commonwealth Games and the change of venue and events.
    2. David Warner wants to return, no one else is in favour.
    3. The T20 squad has been chosen, and how this could be a way of the future.
    4. Pakistan defeats England in their Test series 2-1, and how good is it!
    5. New Zealand defeats India in their Test series, and how good is it!
    6. Matthew Wade has retired from international cricket as the worst keeper to ever play for Australia.


    For those of you still here, thanks for listening to Peters and Peters, the podcast where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 41: xBox Golfers Line Up to Play PGA Professionals
    Oct 22 2024

    Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional appearance of his teenage son.


    The Women’s T20 World Cup has reached its conclusion with shocks aplenty, and a brand new holder of the Cup. We discuss the potential gains for women’s cricket around the world now that other nations apart from the so-called Big Three have forced their way into a World Cup final.

    Tim Tszyu has had his lights knocked out in the US, and his career appears on the ropes, so to speak. We discuss the implications of the beating and his future.

    Cricket upsets continued in the men’s game, with both England and India defeated in matches they were expected to dominate. We try not to gloat to much in discussing the matches in detail and what may result from those outcomes.

    Then we head back home and discuss the second round of the Sheffield Shield, and what the results and the performances suggest for the season ahead in terms of Australia’s international summer.

    And have you played golf on the xBox? Then you too may be ready to play in Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s brand new comp. We have a giggle at what has been announced today.

    Finally, the international rugby league has begun, and after two interesting and engaging matches we look at whether it can be a boon for the game.


    For those of you still here, thanks for listening to Peters and Peters, the podcast where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.

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    50 mins
  • Episode 40: The Summer of Cricket is Underway
    Oct 15 2024

    Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional appearance of his teenage son.


    On a cricket packed program, we firstly take a look at the Women’s T20 World Cup, where Australia has been dominated despite an increasing injury toll, and a favourite for the tournament has made a shock exit.

    Secondly we talk about the farce that has become the Test series between Pakistan and England, and consider whether Pakistan are truly just trying to shoot themselves in the foot when it comes to cricket in their country, and whether or not they can find a way out.

    Then we head back home and discuss the first round of the Sheffield Shield, and what the results and the performances suggest for the season ahead in terms of Australia’s international summer.

    And on that, with Cameron Green gone for the summer, we discuss the possibilities when it comes to replacing him in the Test squad, and the various options that available and alive over the next month of cricket.


    For those of you still here, thanks for listening to Peters and Peters, the podcast where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.

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    50 mins
  • Episode 39: Panthers Legacy is Regeneration
    Oct 7 2024

    Welcome back to the podcast where research and knowledge are secondary to the ramblings of an old man and the occasional appearance of his teenage son.


    On today's bite-sized edition, we discuss the outcome of the NRL Grand Final, and the part that the Panthers junior system and regeneration has played in serving them up an amazing five straight Grand Final appearances and of course a fourth consecutive premiership. And after just three teams winning over the last ten years we discuss whether this is a good thing for rugby league as a whole.

    We also discuss the Kangaroos team for the upcoming international series, and whether or not the changes made are in the best interests of the team.


    We then move to the cricket season, with Pakistan hosting England in an enticing three Test series. We discuss the possibilities available. The Women's T20 World Cup is underway, and already with shock losses and umpiring decisions. We cast a glance at the early days of the tournament. And the Sheffield Shield is about to start, leading into the home Test summer. We look forward to that with glee.


    For those of you still here, thanks for listening to Peters and Peters, the podcast where knowing about sport is secondary to the ability to talk rubbish about it.

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    37 mins