What in going on at France cricket? On the back of shocking allegations over faked matches, blacklisted players and the disbanding of the national team, Georgie caught up with the journalist who broke the story, Peter O'Brien and national player Poppy McGeown to delve into the scandals. Poppy was part of the French side that topped Division 2 in the European World Cup Qualifiers but now she has no idea when and if she will ever play for France again while Peter must be credited for blowing the doors open on this huge scandal. They had a LOT to say..... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p ..read more

Where to start with our guest this week?!  Rounding out Season 9, we’re buzzing that we’re joined by broadcaster extraordinaire Mel Jones. Following a hugely successful time as an international cricketer, this legend of the game has since become one of the most recognised voices around the world of cricket. From starting out in the backyard with her grandparents, Mel has now been there, done that and got the T-shirt (and medals) and chats to Georgie and Alex about her amazing story as a cricketer, a role model and an all-round legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a ..read more

When it comes to people we don't want to take on in an arm wrestle, Ami Campbell is right up there. The former PT worked her way through the ages up North, even captaining Mark Wood along the way, and is now a power-hitter at Central Sparks and Manchester Originals. Georgie and Alex caught up with the self-professed gym lover about her cricket journey and taking the leap to going pro and Ami spoke openly about her diagnosis with ADHD this year and the impact this has had on her life and her cricket. Plus, we delve into the match-making abilities of Phoebe Graham aka Cupid.... Learn more about ..read more

Have you ever packed your Starbucks uniform in your cricket bag for tour so you can head to work straight away when you get back? Seems mad right? Well, that's exactly what this week's guest, former Netherlands captain Esther de Lange, had to do so she could pay her way as an international cricketer. Georgie caught up with Esther, who now works for the ICC as Development Officer for Europe, about how she found cricket, life as a Dutch international, her journey in the sport, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Recorded before the WBBL, Georgie and Alex caught up with Kiwi bowler Jess Kerr. Having started out her sporting journey as a running prodigy, medical issues kept throwing hurdles in her way. However, where athletics wasn't an option, cricket provided the opportunities. We chatted to Jess about overcoming those setbacks, being inspired by her sister, and proving that nothing and no one can stop her. Since recording, she and her Mealie have played AGAINST each other for the first time...have a listen to hear how Jess was feeling ahead of this... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone ..read more

She may have grown up in Orange, but Phoebe Litchfield looks fully at home in green and gold. Thanks to the beauty of social media, this young star went viral at a young age when some of her batting in the nets was caught on video. She went on to make her Sydney Thunder debut aged just 16 and has since made her Australian debut in all three formats including being part of the Australian cohort for the 2023 Women's Ashes. Georgie caught up with Phoebe to chat about everything she has already accomplished, playing alongside her heroes, being part of Fairbreak, what it was like to get her baggy g ..read more

She may have grown up in orange, but Phoebe Litchfield looks fully at home in green and gold. Thanks to the beauty of social media, this young star went viral at a young age when some of her batting in the nets was caught on video. She went on to make her Sydney Thunder debut aged just 16 and has since made her Australian debut in all three formats including being part of the Australian cohort for the 2023 Women's Ashes. Georgie caught up with Phoebe to chat about everything she has already accomplished, playing alongside her heroes, being part of Fairbreak, what it was like to get her baggy g ..read more

Season 9 is upon us. Can you believe it? To kick off this season we have someone who is pretty good at kicking a football as well as hitting a cricket ball and putting the fear into any batter who steps out of her crease. It’s Thunder Captain and wicketkeeper Ellie Threlkeld. The young captain chats about choosing cricket over football, the growth of the women’s game, her journey to this point and how she is chasing her dreams of playing for England. Plus THAT century to cap off the final game of a crazy season with Thunder. Alexandra and Georgie caught her just in time before she headed off f ..read more

On this week's episode Georgie and Alex chat to Marie Kelly - one of the Blazin' Squad (only listeners over a certain age will get the reference ?). Marie is our second ambidextrous pod guest after she had a more productive lockdown than those of us making banana bread and taught herself to bowl with her left hand. We chat all things Warwickshire, working her way through the ages, and what the professional contracts have done for her cricket career especially after she took time away at uni believing when it was 'England or nothing'. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com ..read more

This week Georgie and Alex catch up with broadcasting star, meme maker, tiktoking legend, and all-around fantastic human Melissa Story. When Melissa first pulled on the headset to commentate a Southern Vipers game two years ago, little could she have guessed what the next few years would hold. A keen cricketer herself, the opportunity to take up commentary was too good to miss. As if she wasn't already busy enough training to be a solicitor and playing cricket, the young rising star has now become a mainstay of the airwaves across women's and men's cricket and is fast establishing herself as t ..read more