Good Areas Podcast
Sports
About
Good Areas is a daily cricket podcast from Jarrod Kimber. Looking at the week in cricket, what topics Jarrod has been obsessing about, a Q&A with some of the smartest fans around, an expert coming on every week to talk about their pet topic, and some great stories from the sport's history.If you love more than just your team but the entire sport of cricket, Red Inker has a daily show to entertain, inform and celebrate your favourite sport.Guests so far have included Harsha Bhogle, Wright Thompson, Abhinav Mukund, Barney Ronay, Paras Khadka, Emma John, Tim Wigmore, Danny Morrison, Melinda Farrell, Manoj Badale, Wasim Khan, Nathan Leamon, Tymal Mills, Peter Della Penna, Neil Manthorp, Matt Roller, Tabraiz Shamsi, Izzy Westbury, Adam Zwar, Daniel Norcross, Chris Broad and Shan Masood.
Episodes
- LUC vs BEN Post Match Review | Commbox Live
Behram Qazi and Rob Barron review Lucknow's win over Bengaluru. This episode is from the Good Areas Podcast.
- Test Team of The 2010s | Crickpicks
In this episode of Good Areas Podcast, hosts Behram, Saurabh, and Shayan participate in a snake-style draft to assemble an all-time Test team composed of players from the 2010s.
- What do you think the role of a captain actually is in modern cricket? | Wagon Wheel
This episode explores the role of a captain in modern cricket, including discussions on the IPL and T20 cricket. It also considers why foreign captains or coaches are appointed in the PSL.
- MUM vs LUC Post Match Review | Commbox Live
Behram Qazi and Jarrod Kimber review the match between Mumbai and Lucknow. They discuss Mumbai's victory.
- HYD VS KOL & GUJ VS PUN Post Match Review | Commbox Live
Jarrod Kimber and Rob Barron review Sunday's cricket double header, including analysis of the HYD VS KOL and GUJ VS PUN matches.
- Alternative Indian T20 World Cup Squad | Crickpicks
In this episode of Good Areas Podcast, Jarrod, Saurabh and Varun pick an alternative squad for India for the T20 World Cup. They discuss their selections assuming the tournament begins tomorrow.
- MUM vs HYD Post Match Review | Commbox Live
This episode of the Good Areas Podcast provides a post-match review of the MUM vs HYD game. The discussion focuses on the clash between MI and SRH.
- Are cricket fans eternally nostalgic? | Wagon Wheel
This episode of the Good Areas Podcast, titled "Wagon Wheel," explores the topic of nostalgia among cricket fans. It includes discussions about historical and current cricket players and their potential impact on the sport.
- BLR vs DEL Post Match Review | Commbox Live
This episode of the Good Areas Podcast provides a post-match review of the cricket clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, covering key turning points and match-winning performances.
- Best IPL Batters in history | Crickpicks
Saurabh, Shayan, and Varun participate in a snake-style draft competition to select the best batters in IPL history.
- Test Team of the 2000s | Crickpicks
This episode of the Good Areas Podcast features Jarrod, Saurabh, and Varun as they assemble an all-time Test cricket team of the 2000s through a snake-style draft competition.
- Welcome to the Bowlpocalypse | Footmarks
Jarrod and Varun discuss how run rates in the IPL have increased because of the Impact Sub era. They explore the potential limits of run rates and what bowlers and organizers could do to rebalance the game.
- Is Henry Nicholls the Ollie Pope of New Zealand? | Wagon Wheel
This episode of the Good Areas Podcast discusses Henry Nicholls in comparison to Ollie Pope. It also explores the differences between IPL and PSL players, and how to determine player roles without typecasting.
- Guj vs Mum Post Match Review | Commbox Live
This episode of Good Areas Podcast provides a post-match review of the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians game. The hosts discuss key turning points and match-winning performances from the match.
- Does the IPL even need foreign player restrictions any more? | Wagon Wheel
This episode of Wagon Wheel features a discussion on foreign player restrictions in the IPL, ideal average to strike rate ratio, and wide reviews. Listeners can get a discount on Saily data plans using the code 'goodareas'.
- ODI Team of the 1980s | Crickpicks
This episode of Good Areas Podcast features Jarrod, Saurabh, and Varun as they assemble an all-time One Day International (ODI) cricket team from the 1980s using a snake-style draft competition.
- Yusuf Pathan The Muted Mutant | Footmarks
Jarrod Kimber and Varun Alvakonda discuss Yusuf Pathan. They talk about how he was a trailblazer in cricket, as well as how he was misused and misunderstood.
- Who hits what in the IPL? | Commbox Live
This episode features a discussion with Akshay Kumaraswamy, Jarrod Kimber, Shayan Ahmed Khan, and Varun Alvakonda. They analyze how different IPL batters perform against spin and pace bowling, and how teams can leverage these insights.
- Was releasing Kolkata Knight Riders releasing Shreyas Iyer the right call? | Commbox Live
Akshay Kumaraswamy, Jarrod Kimber, and Shayan Ahmed Khan debate the decision of the Kolkata Knight Riders to release Shreyas Iyer.
- Who wins in an Old Cricket Man Yelling At Clouds contest? | Wagon Wheel
This episode of Wagon Wheel features Jarrod discussing Ian Botham's ranking among all-rounders, the relevance of ODIs, and the financial feasibility of First-Class cricket.
- Best IPL Bowlers in history | Crickpicks
This episode features Saurabh, Shayan, and Varun in a snake-style draft competition to select the best bowlers in IPL history.
- Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Post Match Review | Commbox Live
This episode features Rob and Akshay reviewing the Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans match, where Gujarat secured a one-run victory. The discussion focuses on the game's outcome and key moments.
- The assortment of T20's keeper-batters | Footmarks
Shayan and Jarrod discuss the various keeper-batters in modern T20 cricket, focusing on their impact on teams and individual trends.
- Curious Case of Dhoni's T20I Career | Footmarks
This episode of Good Areas Podcast explores MS Dhoni's T20I career. The hosts analyze data to understand his performance as a batter in international T20 cricket.
- RCB vs CSK & SRH vs LSG Post Match Review | Commbox Live
Rob Barron and Shayan Ahmed Khan review the cricket matches between SRH vs LSG and RCB vs CSK. This episode provides a post-match analysis of the Sunday double header games.
- All-Time Overseas IPL Team | Crickpicks
Saurabh, Shayan, and Varun convene on the Good Areas Podcast to draft an all-time IPL team consisting of overseas players. The team selection is conducted through a snake-style draft competition.
- Lucknow vs Delhi Post Match Review | Commbox Live
This episode of the Good Areas Podcast features Jarrod Kimber and Rob Barron reviewing Delhi’s 6 wicket win over Lucknow. They provide a post-match analysis of the game.
- Does modern cricket have a Julio Franco? | Wagon Wheel
This episode of the Good Areas Podcast discusses modern cricket, including IPL pitches and the financial health of the ECB and CA.
- Chennai vs Rajasthan Post Match Review | Commbox Live
This episode features Rob Barron and Varun Alvakonda reviewing the cricket match where Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets. The discussion also covers Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s contributions.
- All-Time Chennai Super Kings Team | Commbox Live
This episode of the Good Areas Podcast features Ashwin, Shayan, and Varun as they discuss and construct their all-time Chennai Super Kings team.
- All-Time Rajasthan Royals Team | Commbox Live
On the Good Areas Podcast, Praatibh Surana, Shayan Ahmed Khan, and Varun Alvakonda discuss their selections for an all-time Rajasthan Royals team.
- Greatest IPL Innings Ever | Crickpicks
In this episode, Saurabh, Shayan, and Varun participate in a snake-style draft competition to pick what they consider to be the greatest IPL innings of all time.
- An example where the use of data has made cricket worse? | Wagon Wheel
On this episode of Wagon Wheel, Jarrod discusses how data might have negatively impacted cricket. The discussion touches upon whether teams profit more from winning and if statistics unfairly favor opening batsmen.
- All-Time Kolkata Knight Riders Team | Commbox Live
Rob Barron, Varun Alvakonda, and Saurabh Somani assemble their ultimate Kolkata Knight Riders all-time team in this episode of the Good Areas Podcast.
- Greatest Test Batters who did not score 200 | Crickpicks
Jarrod, Behram, and Shayan participate in a snake-style draft to choose the greatest Test batters who never achieved a score of 200 in the format.
- All Time Mumbai Indians Team | Commbox Live
In this episode of Good Areas Podcast, guests Behram Qazi, Rob Barron, and Saurabh Somani assemble their all-time Mumbai Indians cricket team.
- What is the science of knuckleball? | Wagon Wheel
This episode of Good Areas Podcast features Jarrod discussing the science of the knuckleball, comparing cricket players like Kl and Virat, and considering the future of women as head coaches in men's sports.
- All Time Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team | Commbox Live
Varun Alvakonda, Behram Qazi, and Saurabh Somani compete in a live snake draft to assemble their ultimate all-time Royal Challengers Bengaluru squads. The episode features a discussion and selection process for the greatest RCB players.
- White Ball Trades | Footmarks
In this episode of Good Areas Podcast, hosts Jarrod and Varun delve into the concept of "White Ball Trades," exploring hypothetical player exchanges throughout cricket history. They discuss iconic players like Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Wa…
- Rowe Rowe Rowe Your Bat | Footmarks
Jarrod and Behram analyze the remarkable and tragic career of Jamaican batter Lawrence Rowe, detailing the significant moments of his time playing.
- The best Test bowlers who never took a 10 wicket match haul | Crickpicks
Jarrod, Behram, and Varun engage in a snake-style draft to select the best Test bowlers who have never taken a 10-wicket haul.
- Why is Team India scared of black soil? | Wagon Wheel
This episode of Wagon Wheel features Jarrod discussing why broadcasts outside Asia appear cleaner, exploring improvements for Dhivam Sube's bowling, and considering cricket statistics that are currently unmeasured.
- Team of the T20 World Cup 2026 | Commbox Live
On a live show, Jarrod, Behram, and Saurabh participated in a snake-style draft to select their Team of the T20 World Cup 2026.
- Day #27 - T20 World Cup Review | Commbox Live
Jarrod, Behram, and Varun review the T20 World Cup 2026 Finals action. The episode also promotes deals for NordVPN and Saily.
- Day #26 - T20 World Cup Review | Commbox Live
Behram, Rob, and Varun review the events of Day 26 of the T20 World Cup 2026. The episode includes promotional segments for NordVPN and Saily.
- Day #25 - T20 World Cup Review | Commbox Live
On Day 25 of the T20 World Cup 2026, hosts Behram, Rob, Varun, and Jarrod provide a review of the day's events. This episode is from the Good Areas Podcast.
- Day #24 - T20 World Cup Review | Commbox Live
Behram and Jarrod provide a review of the T20 World Cup 2026 action from Day 24. The episode also includes promotional information for NordVPN and Saily data plans.
- Day #23 - T20 World Cup Review | Commbox Live
Behram, Jarrod & Varun review the T20 World Cup 2026 action from Day 23. This episode is supported by NordVPN and Saily, and is hosted by Simplecast.
- Day #22 - T20 World Cup Review | Commbox Live
Behram, Jarrod & Varun review the T20 World Cup 2026 action from Day 22. The episode also includes promotional content for NordVPN and Saily, and mentions podcast support options and network information.
- Day #21 - T20 World Cup Review | Commbox Live
Behram, Jarrod, Rob, Shayan & Varun review the T20 World Cup 2026 action from Day 21. This episode comes from the Good Areas Podcast and features Commbox Live.