Legends of the Ashes

Legends of the Ashes

Global

Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jun 2023
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Hourly
Format
Serial
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

It’s more than just a sporting contest. It’s the pride of two nations, where victory couldn’t be sweeter, but defeat is the bitterest taste of all. It’s a rivalry that transcends sport and creates true heroes and villains. This is Legends of the Ashes, hosted by lifelong cricket fan and current Marylebone Cricket Club President, Stephen Fry. This podcast series will delve deep into the stories that make the England versus Australia rivalry one of the greatest there is. Relive incredible matches and history-altering moments with new, revealing insights from cricketing royalty including Lord Botham, Sir Andrew Strauss, Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath, Justin Langer and modern-day heroes such as James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Steve Smith. Legends of the Ashes is written by ‘The Analyst’ Simon Hughes and produced in collaboration with Goalhanger Podcasts.

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The 1932/3 Ashes in Australia was one of the most volatile contests in sporting history.This was down to the phenomenon that was Donald Bradman and England’s desperate attempts to stop him scoring…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Legends of the Ashes have?

Legends of the Ashes has published 14 episodes since June 2023, covering topics in Cricket, History.

Is Legends of the Ashes still active?

Legends of the Ashes is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 35m.

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