Emma John

Emma John, a journalist with a passion for cricket and travel, shares her adventures in South Australia, highlighting the diverse wildlife and rich indigenous history she encountered. She recounts her experiences on the Eyre Peninsula and the Gawler Ranges, offering insight into the stunning landscapes. Emma also discusses the cultural vibe of Adelaide, its vibrant Fringe festival, and the evolving Oval. The podcast captures her deep appreciation for Australia's natural beauty and the stories that connect its past to the present.

Geoff Lemon, a seasoned journalist from Guardian Australia, alongside witty commentator Barney Ronay and narrative-focused cricket writer Emma John, delve into the Ashes series aftermath. They discuss England's tactical blunders and under-preparation, while praising Jacob Bethell's breakout performance. The team debates the need for changes, critiquing Ben Stokes' captaincy and McCullum's coaching philosophy. They also touch on the evolving nature of Test cricket amidst T20 influences, along with insights on standout performances from Australia, including Mitchell Starc and Travis Head.

Max Rushden chats with Geoff Lemon, a cricket writer and commentator from Guardian Australia, Emma John, a Guardian cricket analyst focused on England, and Sam Perry, a cricket commentator from The Great Cricketer. They dive into England's need for a tactical reset after their defeat in Perth, the implications of Mark Wood's absence, and the unique challenges posed by the Gabba's pink ball. The panel debates England's aggressive approach versus traditional tactics and offers predictions for the upcoming Test.

Emma John, a cricket columnist for The Guardian, and Ali Martin, the newspaper’s cricket correspondent, join Geoff Lemon, an Australian journalist, to delve into the 100 greatest Ashes cricketers. They discuss the intricate voting process behind the selections and the challenges of assessing players from different eras. Stories about legends like WG Grace and Gilbert Jessop emerge, alongside debates on recency bias and the significance of role players. The panel weighs the merits of Shane Warne and Don Bradman, exploring their legendary statuses.

Single people make up a large proportion of the population in Britain. People are marrying later and less, getting divorced more often, and living longer. Although not all people who live alone are single, the growth of one-person households now outstrips the rise in the UK population - and is projected to continue.And yet life in Britain often seems ill-suited to their needs. Being single is expensive and modern dating can be brutal. The idea that being in a couple provides greater happiness and fulfillment still has a tight grip on our collective psyche. So is it right to say that singles get discriminated against? And are there ways we might re-imagine life in Britain so that singles get a fairer deal? Producer: Ant Adeane Editor: Clare Fordham Sound Engineer: Kelly Young Production Coordinators: Maria Ogundele and Sabine Schereck Contributors: Amy Key - Poet and Author of Arrangements in Blue: Notes of Love and Making a Life Sarah Harper - Professor of Gerontology at the University of Oxford Emma John - Journalist and Author of Self Contained: Scenes from a Single Life Ben Arogundade - Author of My Terrifying, Shocking, Humiliating, Amazing Adventure in Online Dating Elyakim Kislev - Professor of Public Policy and Government at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and author of numerous books about single life Sasha Roseneil - Sociologist and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sussex