We could blame Damon Threadgold, but to be fair, he had nothing to do with it. Our recent absence from the podcasting landscape was not caused by the inferiority complex he inflicted on us. Instead, our audio editing software decided to mangle the recording we made two weeks ago. It was a real beaut as well, trust us.
But ever determined not to let technical setbacks get us down, we're back at last with a Kiwi-flavoured look at the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, cricket and the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Offs.
Who are our choices to win the egg-chasing extravaganza in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea? What future is there for test cricket now that the one-day internationals and T20 games are getting so popular? And can the All Whites inflict the same devastating blow to Peru that they dealt out to the mighty Bahrain in 2009?
All these questions, plus a threat to talk about bowls and croquet on a future podcast, form the basis of Chris and Gary Talk Sport - Episode 6. Enjoy.
You can listen to Episode 6 here, or you can download it via iTunes.
Thursday, 26 October 2017
Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Episode 5: A Strangely Large Number of Argentinians
Delayed by a few days due to Chris being unwell (altogether now - ahhhh...), Chris & Gary Talk Sport returns with a special guest in the form of fellow British emigree, Damon Threadgold.
And the main topic this time around is the state of regional football in New Zealand and Australia. Look below the level of the A League or New Zealand Premiership, and what do you find? Is football in good health on a local level down under, and if not, what's likely to improve its profile?
There then follows a discussion on the post-season Finals Series format that's so popular in Australia as well as a growing number of places around the world. As Brits, are we a bit long in the tooth for this alternative way of finishing a league season, and most importantly of all, could it improve the Scottish Premiership?
Finally, with only a matter of weeks to go until the 2017-18 Ashes Test series in Australia, there's a look at how well the two competing sides could do, not to mention the key personnel that could make all the difference in the classic battle to win that little urn. You can't see the join, folks, which is more than can be said for some of the editing that was required to iron out the technical glitches caused by Google Hangouts on Air during recording. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Listen to Episode 5 here, on SoundCloud and on iTunes.
And the main topic this time around is the state of regional football in New Zealand and Australia. Look below the level of the A League or New Zealand Premiership, and what do you find? Is football in good health on a local level down under, and if not, what's likely to improve its profile?
There then follows a discussion on the post-season Finals Series format that's so popular in Australia as well as a growing number of places around the world. As Brits, are we a bit long in the tooth for this alternative way of finishing a league season, and most importantly of all, could it improve the Scottish Premiership?
Finally, with only a matter of weeks to go until the 2017-18 Ashes Test series in Australia, there's a look at how well the two competing sides could do, not to mention the key personnel that could make all the difference in the classic battle to win that little urn. You can't see the join, folks, which is more than can be said for some of the editing that was required to iron out the technical glitches caused by Google Hangouts on Air during recording. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Listen to Episode 5 here, on SoundCloud and on iTunes.
Thursday, 14 September 2017
Episode 4: I Do Shoes and Shovels
With all the regularity and consistency of New Zealand's top sports trophy engravers, Chris and Gary are back with you once again to talk sport.
In this episode we run the rule over the US Open tennis tournament and assess the fairy tale ending for Sloane Stephens. We also ask if Rafael Nadal will consider injuring himself more often if he comes back so strongly afterwards...
There's also a two-wheeled look at the ongoing greatness of Chris Froome. Winner of this year's Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana, we wonder if he'll ever be considered a cycling hero in Belgium. Well it worked for Eddy Merckx...
Finally it's off to the park - Selhurst Park, to be exact - as Chris and Gary wonder what exactly possessed Crystal Palace to appoint Frank de Boer, and can the introduction of Roy Hodgson ensure Premier League safety for another season?
All that, plus some career tips for a friend with a liking for currywurst, football manager-themed pubs and lots more besides.
Want to find out more? Then listen to the latest thrilling instalment of Chris & Gary Talk Sport.
You can listen in to Episode 4 here, on SoundCloud and on iTunes.
In this episode we run the rule over the US Open tennis tournament and assess the fairy tale ending for Sloane Stephens. We also ask if Rafael Nadal will consider injuring himself more often if he comes back so strongly afterwards...
There's also a two-wheeled look at the ongoing greatness of Chris Froome. Winner of this year's Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana, we wonder if he'll ever be considered a cycling hero in Belgium. Well it worked for Eddy Merckx...
Finally it's off to the park - Selhurst Park, to be exact - as Chris and Gary wonder what exactly possessed Crystal Palace to appoint Frank de Boer, and can the introduction of Roy Hodgson ensure Premier League safety for another season?
All that, plus some career tips for a friend with a liking for currywurst, football manager-themed pubs and lots more besides.
Want to find out more? Then listen to the latest thrilling instalment of Chris & Gary Talk Sport.
You can listen in to Episode 4 here, on SoundCloud and on iTunes.
Friday, 1 September 2017
Episode 3: A Bit of a Circus Show
The latest edition of Chris and Gary Talk Sport has something for everyone. We discuss the implications of 30 men beating the crap out of each other, two men beating the crap out of each other and two other men that probably ended up beating the crap out of each other once they got out of their Force India motor racing cars.
Yes. this week, we assess the opening Bledisloe Cup double-header of the 2017 Rugby Championship, followed by much head-scratching at the Mayweather-McGregor fight, and to round off we consider the closest Formula 1 Driver's Championship for many years.
As if that wasn't enough, we've got listener feedback, a preview of Australia and New Zealand's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers and some Aussie rugby league pointers too.
Interested? Then listen to the latest thrilling instalment of Chris & Gary Talk Sport.
You can listen in to Episode 3 here, on SoundCloud and on iTunes.
Yes. this week, we assess the opening Bledisloe Cup double-header of the 2017 Rugby Championship, followed by much head-scratching at the Mayweather-McGregor fight, and to round off we consider the closest Formula 1 Driver's Championship for many years.
As if that wasn't enough, we've got listener feedback, a preview of Australia and New Zealand's upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers and some Aussie rugby league pointers too.
Interested? Then listen to the latest thrilling instalment of Chris & Gary Talk Sport.
You can listen in to Episode 3 here, on SoundCloud and on iTunes.
Thursday, 17 August 2017
Episode 2: And About Bloody Time
Greetings, sports lovers, and welcome to Episode 2 of Chris and Gary Talk Sport.
We're back once again (in spite of a truly global sense of apathy towards Episode 1) to give you our take on three specially-chosen topics we think you'll like.
First of all, the 2017 World Athletics Championships - a festival of the best track and field action which, sadly, had a bittersweet ring to it this time around. Did the mixed fortunes of Bolt and Farah cast a shadow over the event, or did Hero The Hedgehog provide sufficient positivity to render such feelings worthless?
We then follow with a discussion on women's sport and the wonderful achievements of The Matildas, The Lionesses, England and India's cricket teams and much more. Has the time finally come for the fairer sex to rightfully gain their share of the spotlight, and if so, how can they maintain that privilege in future?
Finally, Chris grits his teeth and gives his account of Manchester United's ruthless treatment of West Ham United in the opening week of the Premier League season. Is he already regretting his prediction of Chelsea as this season's champions, and if so, will it curtail what could turn out to be a very expensive gambling habit?
All of this, plus netball, rugby league and our first listener feedback on the second edition of Chris and Gary Talk Sport.
You can listen in to Episode 2 here, on SoundCloud and on iTunes.
We're back once again (in spite of a truly global sense of apathy towards Episode 1) to give you our take on three specially-chosen topics we think you'll like.
First of all, the 2017 World Athletics Championships - a festival of the best track and field action which, sadly, had a bittersweet ring to it this time around. Did the mixed fortunes of Bolt and Farah cast a shadow over the event, or did Hero The Hedgehog provide sufficient positivity to render such feelings worthless?
We then follow with a discussion on women's sport and the wonderful achievements of The Matildas, The Lionesses, England and India's cricket teams and much more. Has the time finally come for the fairer sex to rightfully gain their share of the spotlight, and if so, how can they maintain that privilege in future?
Finally, Chris grits his teeth and gives his account of Manchester United's ruthless treatment of West Ham United in the opening week of the Premier League season. Is he already regretting his prediction of Chelsea as this season's champions, and if so, will it curtail what could turn out to be a very expensive gambling habit?
All of this, plus netball, rugby league and our first listener feedback on the second edition of Chris and Gary Talk Sport.
You can listen in to Episode 2 here, on SoundCloud and on iTunes.
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