Weak Men

Baz's gaming chair

The guys are back to discuss the ethos behind England's Test squad selection, hypothesising over just how many County Championship livestreams Baz McCullum is simultaneously watching. It's the great battle of the ever-optimistic Rob and his pessimistic foil Barney. Jim also takes us down one of his academic rabbit-holes, looking at all things from arbitrary bowling workloads to swimming theory from the early 2000s. Please leave comments with anything you want to discuss and we'll cover it in the next episode. Edited by Ed Mace

The Salamander Effect

The guys sit down to continue the analysis into coaching philosophy, looking at where we should be falling on the positivism-relativism spectrum. There's plenty more as they discuss the very different situations of some of England's cricketers, one on the verge of recall and one maybe on the way out. Edited by Ed Mace

The Parent Trap: Baby Olympics

The guys are back to discuss the brewing story of where Jacob Bethell should be playing his cricket, under the guidance of Andy Flower and co. in the IPL or in the beautiful Derbyshire fields (other counties are available) They also dive back into the academia around coaching to discuss where parents are getting it wrong with sporting children and how schools and clubs are culpable. Feedback is really appreciated so drop a comment to let us know what you think. Edited by Ed Mace

The Talent Trap: What is Wrong with English Coaching

Pygmalion effect? Galatea effect? The guys delve deep into the academic dictionary in an attempt to diagnose the failings of youth sport. From Jim's decades of academic experience to Barney's harrowing tales of the Surrey pathways this episode has it all. There's some big news from Square One as well! Please leave ratings and comments to help push this episode out there. Edited by Ed Mace

Crouching Spin Coach, Hidden Talents

The guys take on the challenging task of working out why spin bowling in England is such a mess, talking about flawed player development models, lacklustre coaching, and a fundamental misunderstanding of what young spinners need Any feedback for the episode please leave comments and we can address them in the next episode Produced by Ed Mace