Best John Malik Podcasts (2024)

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The hurricanes shaking the US election – podcast 31:42

10m ago31:42

31:42

Will two massive hurricanes in the US be enough to put the climate crisis on the election agenda? Oliver Milman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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US election extra: the state of the race 10:10

1h ago10:10

10:10

As the polls tighten, Chris Michael joins Lucy Hough to discuss the state of the race, in the first instalment of a daily series of short updates on the election. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Time Travelers Who Could Win a Test Series in India | Footmarks 1:24:32

39m ago1:24:32

1:24:32

Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber - Jarrod and Behram discuss how the current Indian Test team are near invincible at home, and then contemplate which hypothetical team of time travelers from eras gone by, could take down the modern day Indian juggernaut in their own backyard. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://…

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How Giorgia Meloni became Europe’s favourite far-right leader 30:36

12m ago30:36

30:36

She’s the far-right prime minister with whom leaders across Europe seem to love being photographed. What’s her appeal and what does she really want? With Alexander Stille. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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England's Record Shattering Win in Multan | Overthrows 1:29:59

1h ago1:29:59

1:29:59

Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber - Behram and Rob break down England's record shattering win in their first Test against Pakistan in Multan, where the visitors scored a colossal 823 runs and won by an innings, stamping their authority over the out-of-form hosts. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.co…

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One man on his grief for Gaza 42:38

3h ago42:38

42:38

Journalist Ahmed Alnaouq on losing 21 family members in an Israeli airstrike. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Do Clouds Really Help Seamers? Wagon Wheel 1:03:20

2h ago1:03:20

1:03:20

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod answers all the questions on this week's Wagon Wheel. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod also now has a Buy Me A Coffee link, f…

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Global Active Women's T20I Team | Crickpicks 25:50

1d ago25:50

25:50

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Behram, Jarrod and Estelle combine to assemble a global women’s T20I Team amongst active players, in a snake style draft competition, with the condition that only one cricket per country can be drafted i…

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‘I am your retribution’: Trump’s radical plan to remake the presidency 27:58

13m ago27:58

27:58

Guardian US’s chief reporter, Ed Pilkington, explores Donald Trump’s plans for a second term as president if he wins next month’s election, and how they would give him unprecedented power. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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How Pakistan Cricket is Run ft. Shoaib Malik | Red Inker 50:52

7h ago50:52

50:52

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Behram sit down with former Pakistan captain and current mentor Shoaib Malik, talking about his new job, professionalism in cricket, NOC troubles, Babar Azam, and the new structures put in pla…

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Unleashed: John Crace digests Boris Johnson’s memoir 30:55

7h ago30:55

30:55

The former PM probably hoped this book would make the country fall in love with him again, but it will only revive the resentment, John Crace tells Helen Pidd. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Are All-Rounders Flashy ? Wagon Wheel 1:13:08

1d ago1:13:08

1:13:08

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod answers all the questions on this week's Wagon Wheel. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod also now has a Buy Me A Coffee link, f…

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Sue Gray is out: will this solve Labour’s problems? 23:46

1d ago23:46

23:46

It’s coming up to 100 days since Labour took power, but its honeymoon period was cut short by a flurry of negative headlines. Will getting rid of Starmer’s highest-paid aide help? Jessica Elgot reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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How do Players Hit for Power? Wagon Wheel 1:18:59

2d ago1:18:59

1:18:59

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber This week Jarrod looks at Shohei Ohtani, dad bods on great spinners and Bumrah’s release. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod also now …

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7 October, one year on: a return to kibbutz Nir Oz 29:49

2d ago29:49

29:49

Bethan McKernan visits Nir Oz in southern Israel to talk to survivors about Hamas’s attack on 7 October last year, and to discuss what has happened to their kibbutz and the wider region since. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Ultimate Active Women's T20I Team | Crickpicks 23:12

3d ago23:12

23:12

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Behram, Jarrod and Estelle combine to assemble an ultimate women’s T20I Team amongst active players, in a snake style draft competition, building up to the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup. - To support th…

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Pakistan's Wicketless Streak | Footmarks 1:04:47

4d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Behram comprehensively break down Pakistan’s bowling woes in Test cricket, going over all different bowling eras that the proud cricket nation has lived through, trying to make sense of this d…

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Pak vs England Test Series Preview | Overthrows 40:33

5d ago40:33

40:33

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Behram preview England’s upcoming 3 match Test series in Pakistan, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.pa…

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Do Israel and Iran really want to go to war? 25:12

5d ago25:12

25:12

For years the two countries have been engaged in a shadow war. Why, and will it finally explode into a direct confrontation? Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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New Age Retirements, Essex Fined for Racism, Heather Knight's Slip, All Female Panel for the T20 World Cup, PCB's Broadcasting Howler | Uncovered 1:06:52

12d ago1:06:52

1:06:52

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Behram take a look at all the latest off-field cricket news, including several different kinds of retirements, Essex being fined for racism, Heather Knight’s blackface saga, an all female offi…

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The curiously upbeat Tory leadership race 40:48

6d ago40:48

40:48

Helen Pidd goes to the Conservative party conference to hear from the four candidates vying for the leadership. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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How will Israel retaliate? – Today in Focus Extra 12:21

7d ago12:21

12:21

Peter Beaumont joins Michael Safi from Jerusalem to discuss the unprecedented attack on Israel by Iran – and what may come next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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India trounce Bangladesh in unwinnable Test | Overthrows 1:13:16

7d ago1:13:16

1:13:16

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Berham break down India's era defining win vs Bangladesh in Kanpur, talking about all major themes and performances, including answering some fun superchats. - To support the podcast please go…

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Who were England’s 2024 rioters? 29:20

7d ago29:20

29:20

Racist chants rang out, and homes, businesses and hotels housing asylum seekers were attacked – for a week this summer English towns and cities seemed on the brink of chaos. Josh Halliday reports on what we know so far about the people at the centre of the violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…

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Sri Lanka sweep New Zealand 2-0 in Home Tests | Overthrows 1:03:46

8d ago1:03:46

1:03:46

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Behram and Estelle closely examine Sri Lanka’s 2-0 sweep vs New Zealand on home soil, which was their first Test series win vs the Black Caps in 15 years. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreo…

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Will Hezbollah survive Israel’s onslaught? 26:54

8d ago26:54

26:54

Hezbollah was a force to be reckoned with. Now its veteran leader and a host of its senior leaders are dead and Israel is threatening a ground invasion of Lebanon. Is this the start of a new reality in the Middle East? Jason Burke reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…

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Deconstructing Babar Azam's Decline | Footmarks 1:50:42

9d ago1:50:42

1:50:42

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Behram talk extensively about Babar Azam’s steep decline in recent times, breaking down all aspects of his batting and overall career, in what can be described as a thorough examination of the…

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The mysteries of IBS 26:04

9d ago26:04

26:04

Irritable bowel syndrome affects one in five adults in the UK but is little understood and has no known cure. Hannah Moore discusses living with the condition with a friend and asks a dietitian whether new research into the mind-gut connection may bring answers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…

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South Africa's Spin Bowling Maharaja | Footmarks 1:09:26

11d ago1:09:26

1:09:26

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Behram take an extensive look at Keshav Maharaj’s journey from being an overweight reject to South Africa’s highest wicket taking spinner in Test cricket, taking into account the manner in whi…

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Buying the hundred with Srinath Gov | Red Inker 48:34

12d ago48:34

48:34

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber - This episode of the Red Inker is about buying a hundred team, and for that we got on the man who has been crunching the numbers. We talk about land and brands, the blast, the Ambanis, IPL, Ryan Reynold…

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The deadliest week in Lebanon for decades 36:26

12d ago36:26

36:26

William Christou and Michael Safi speak to people affected by Israel’s intense bombing campaign in Lebanon. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Who are the Best All-Format Female Batters in History? Crickpicks 1:07:22

13d ago1:07:22

1:07:22

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Behram, Jarrod and Estelle compete against each other in a snake style draft competition, drafting their top 5 all-format female batters in the history of cricket. - To support the podcast please go to o…

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The bravery of Gisèle Pelicot in the rape trial horrifying France 31:04

13d ago31:04

31:04

For more than a decade Pelicot’s husband drugged her and invited other men to allegedly rape her. When she found out, she made an extraordinary decision. Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Is the Future Hybrid? Footmarks 54:07

14d ago54:07

54:07

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Behram talk about the introduction of hybrid pitches in mainstream cricket, the many pros and cons of incorporating them, and whether or not they are feasible for 4 day games and Tests. - To s…

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Hope, finally? Keir Starmer’s first conference in power 29:56

14d ago29:56

29:56

From anger over the winter fuel allowance to a row over freebies, Labour’s first conference in power for 15 years started under a cloud. Did the prime minister’s speech lift the gloom? With Jessica Elgot. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Afghanistan Defeat South Africa in the UAE | Overthrows 59:28

15d ago59:28

59:28

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Behram discuss Afghanistan’s first ever ODI series win over South Africa in the UAE at length. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. …

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Inside a secret summit of Afghan women’s rights activists 32:42

15d ago32:42

32:42

Annie Kelly reports from a conference in Albania where Afghan women have spoken publicly about the Taliban’s brutal crackdown on their freedom. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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India Streamroll Bangladesh in Chennai | Uncovered 1:06:22

16d ago1:06:22

1:06:22

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Behram break down India’s 280 run hammering of Bangladesh in Chennai, in addition to answering superchats from viewers and listeners. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. ht…

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Born to rule? The hereditary peers about to lose their seats 24:03

16d ago24:03

24:03

Helen Pidd meets Charles Courtenay, the 19th Earl of Devon, to discuss the history and fate of the UK’s hereditary peers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Which are the Greatest Away Test Series Wins in History? Crickpicks 59:13

17d ago59:13

59:13

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Behram, Jarrod and Estelle compete against each other in a snake style draft competition, drafting their top 5 away Test series wins in the history of cricket. - To support the podcast please go to our P…

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Could Pakistan end up as the 5th best Asian team? Wagon Wheel 1:11:34

18d ago1:11:34

1:11:34

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod covers how much he thinks about the ICC cricketer of the year award, great cricket authors, how he looks at old players, and the best “streets will never forget” players. - To support the podcast …

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The Root to Greatness | Footmarks 1:01:51

19d ago1:01:51

1:01:51

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Behram talk about all things that make Joe Root great, his rise to the top, and whether or not he can overtake Sachin Tendular’s run tally in Test cricket. - To support the podcast please go t…

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How Lebanon’s pagers and walkie-talkies became deadly weapons 25:24

19d ago25:24

25:24

On Tuesday, dozens of people were killed when electronic pagers blew up. The next day walkie-talkies exploded. What was the goal of the attacks? William Christou reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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SA's Revenue Bump, Oversized Bats, Captain Brook, ACU's Warning, Rest Days are Back, Equal Prize Money, Pak Women Stipend Issue | Uncovered 1:27:52

26d ago1:27:52

1:27:52

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Jarrod and Behram look at the latest off-field cricket news, which includes Cricket South Africa’s encouraging profit margin, an oversized bat at Essex which cost the county some points, ACU’s warning ab…

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Anushka Asthana on the perils of Keir Starmer’s fragile majority 22:31

20d ago22:31

22:31

The PM should be enjoying his political honeymoon but, explains Anushka Asthana, his wide but fragile majority is proving difficult to navigate. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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India vs Bangladesh Test Series Preview | Overthrows 35:00

21d ago35:00

35:00

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Behram and Estelle preview Bangladesh’s upcoming 2 match Test series in India. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod also now has a Buy M…

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Should we believe Putin’s war talk? 22:42

21d ago22:42

22:42

How discussions over long-range missiles led to war threats from Vladimir Putin. Dan Sabbagh reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test Series Preview | Overthrows 35:58

22d ago35:58

35:58

- Download Hitwicket FREE for iOS/Android and build your dream team! - https://app.adjust.com/1d5n4oe9 - Nord VPN Link: https://nordvpn.com/kimber Behram and Estelle preview New Zealand’s upcoming 2 match Test series in Sri Lanka. - To support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod also now has a …

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The devastating secrets of Huw Edwards 30:11

22d ago30:11

30:11

The newsreader has been sentenced for accessing indecent images of children. How did the BBC handle the scandal? Dan Boffey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Revenge of the childless cat ladies 28:49

23d ago28:49

28:49

How Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate JD Vance calling Democrats ‘childless cat ladies’ backfired. Elle Hunt reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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