The Backhanders

Nov 14 2023 55 ep. 16

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You cannot be serious! Two self-confessed tennis hacks take a look at the ins and outs of the greatest game on earth.

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2023 ODI World Cup Update

Nov 14 2023 35 mins

After a group stage that made The Lord of The Rings trilogy look like a TikTok post, the lads have regrouped to try to make sense of the epic journey. Eight powerhouse cricketing nations, plus the Netherlands and England have provided some truly memorable moments.

Series Debrief - The Ashes Cricket 2023

Aug 08 2023 28 mins

One month of pulsating cricket ends in a stalemate! Are we any the wiser? Has that every stopped the guys from drawing farfetched conclusions in the past?

Third Test Debrief - The Ashes Cricket 2023

Jul 16 2023 38 mins

The empire strikes back! It appears the boys' prediction of a 5-0 whitewash has been somewhat derailed by an English victory in what was another pulsating test match.

Second Test Debrief - The Ashes Cricket 2023

Jul 05 2023 36 mins

Just when you thought things couldn't get more fiery between the two nations, both Prime Ministers have stepped in and the gloves are well and truly off. The boys answer questions relating to what exactly is 'in the spirit of the game', is bodyline here to stay and just how many protesters can Jonny snag in the third test?

First Test Debrief - The Ashes Cricket 2023

Jun 28 2023 37 mins

An instant classic has set the 2023 Ashes alight! And the boys go about the serious task of performing a full postmortem on Bazball.

The Ashes Test Cricket 2023 Preview

Jun 15 2023 44 mins

The boys are back! Having taken on the advice of both their psychologists to avoid the French Open, the boys have temporarily switched their racquets for bats as they preview the upcoming test cricket series between England and Australia. And for those who are part of the 98% of the world's population who don't understand cricket, they have plenty of explaining to do!

Aus Open 2023 Debrief

Feb 06 2023 36 mins

As the curtain falls on another Australian Open, Lightning and Catters can't help but marvel at Novak's GREATEST EVER ACHIEVEMENT as well as Sabalenka's conquering of the yips and the return of Americans who can somewhat swing a racquet.

Aus Open 2023 Update

Jan 23 2023 45 mins

What a first week!! Muzza kept everyone up past their bedtime and the Djoker is badly injured... or is he? The women's draw is wide open and the ball kids are on the verge of going on strike.

Aus Open 2023 Preview

Jan 14 2023 39 mins

Roll up! Roll up! The circus is in town and so are Catters and Lightning as they soak up the energy and excitement surrounding the first grand slam of the year, set to take place in sunny Melbourne.

US Open 2022 Debrief

Sep 15 2022 43 mins

This year's US OPEN will undoubtedly be remembered as a triumph for the young kids and a massive shock to the system for the largely incompetent 'Next Gen'. The boys relive all of the highlights and lowlights from Week 2 of the final slam of 2022!