<description>&lt;p&gt;Come in, sit down, let’s talk about it together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We know it’s bad, we know England need a ‘cricketing miracle’, we know we’re all tired after staying up all night. We’re angry, frustrated and disappointed - but the Tailenders are here for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus Mattchin has had three weeks to overprepare for a quiz which features a very special guest - Nathan Lyon (sort of) and we preview the 3rd Test in Adelaide... or is it Melbourne?&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Come in, sit down, let’s talk about it together - the Tailenders are here for you.

Come in, sit down, let’s talk about it together.We know it’s bad, we know England need a ‘cricketing miracle’, we know we’re all tired after staying up all night. We’re angry, frustrated and disappointed - but the Tailenders are here for you.Plus Mattchin has had three weeks to overprepare for a quiz which features a very special guest - Nathan Lyon (sort of) and we preview the 3rd Test in Adelaide... or is it Melbourne?

Therapy

<description>&lt;p&gt;On the eve of the second men's Ashes Test at The Gabba - a venue England have not win at since 1986 - we assess the tourists' chances, the potential impact of Will Jacks of all trades and why Mitchell Starc is so potent with the pink ball.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus remembering the great Robin Smith.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Do England have a chance at the Gabba? Plus, we remember the great Robin Smith.

On the eve of the second men's Ashes Test at The Gabba - a venue England have not win at since 1986 - we assess the tourists' chances, the potential impact of Will Jacks of all trades and why Mitchell Starc is so potent with the pink ball.Plus remembering the great Robin Smith.

So you’re saying there’s a chance?

<description>&lt;p&gt;OK, so the 1st Mens Ashes Test did not go well. However it’s not over, there are still four Test matches to go, so time for some optimism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Tailenders assemble to review the events in Perth and look ahead to the 2nd Test in Brisbane.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus we meet Alex, an Aussie who flew from Germany to Perth to watch Day 3 of The Test, what is an ‘acceptable’ way to get out, Mattchin has some facts about The Gabba, and who are Jimmy’s favourite Aussies?&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The 1st Test didn't Go Well - but there are still four to go, so time for some optimism!

OK, so the 1st Mens Ashes Test did not go well. However it’s not over, there are still four Test matches to go, so time for some optimism.The Tailenders assemble to review the events in Perth and look ahead to the 2nd Test in Brisbane.Plus we meet Alex, an Aussie who flew from Germany to Perth to watch Day 3 of The Test, what is an ‘acceptable’ way to get out, Mattchin has some facts about The Gabba, and who are Jimmy’s favourite Aussies?

Doom and gloom / Hope and happiness

<description>&lt;p&gt;Tailenders News Alert: This podcast is available in audio AND vision - head to the BBC iPlayer to watch.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Ashes are nearly here and it’s time to officially get excited. Jimmy gives us the lowdown on the challenge England’s men will face in Australia and looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the Aussies.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus need some ‘Ashes conversation starters’? Don’t panic, Mattchin is here with some Perth related facts - some of which might actually be true- to make sure all Tailenders are fully prepped for the biggest show in cricket.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Tailenders News Alert: this Ashes preview podcast is ALSO in vision! Head to BBC iPlayer.

Tailenders News Alert: This podcast is available in audio AND vision - head to the BBC iPlayer to watch.The Ashes are nearly here and it’s time to officially get excited. Jimmy gives us the lowdown on the challenge England’s men will face in Australia and looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the Aussies.Plus need some ‘Ashes conversation starters’? Don’t panic, Mattchin is here with some Perth related facts - some of which might actually be true- to make sure all Tailenders are fully prepped for the biggest show in cricket.

The Definitive Ashes Preview

<description>&lt;p&gt;After several weeks of delay Mattchin at last gets to debut his much hyped new quiz ’Send it up for Review’, complete with original music.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus G Force gets to experience G Force, more Underrated Ashes Players and can someone call the I.T department please. From emails to Printers the Tailenders are having tech troubles.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Mattchin debuts his hyped quiz, G Force meets G Force, and tech chaos hits...

After several weeks of delay Mattchin at last gets to debut his much hyped new quiz ’Send it up for Review’, complete with original music.Plus G Force gets to experience G Force, more Underrated Ashes Players and can someone call the I.T department please. From emails to Printers the Tailenders are having tech troubles.

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