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Dave and Mick Tickner
Ahead of the Eight Ball
Cricket is the best sport and has the best cliches. In Ahead of the Eight Ball, failed sports journalist Dave Tickner and failed comedian Mick Tickner dissect every single one of those clichés, from behind the eight ball to tracer bullets via heavy balls and big bats, in painstaking detail whether you like it or not.
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4.9 stars from 15 ratings
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“Completely self-indulgent nonsense, which to be clear is absolutely a compliment.”
TJBrooks86 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/10/24
100% correct opinions
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“No, South Africa away is not an Ashes warm up. No, don’t be so precious about hearing the word Notts and Forest next to each other. Yes, do subscribe to this podcast. 100% correct opinions every minute.”
Twistedfluff via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/15/23
Deserved 5 stars
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“If a podcast could come out to bat, waste five minutes having the sight screen adjusted and then be bowled middle stump behind its legs, it would be this one.”
JohnnyFavorite29 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/23/23
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Published 09/05/24
Dave and Mick are joined by Peter Miller aka The Cricket Geek as we go deep into why cricket isn't turning into baseball because both sports have always been very similar. We talk fastball, pitch runners and bunts. Pete namedrops and Mick does an impression. Standard stuff.
Published 05/03/24
Published 05/03/24
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