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Story Time 273 – The Monte Carlo black streak
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- May 30, 2026
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- 6114
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Summary
It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history via your listener quiz challenges. This week, an ancient tradition that predates cricket entirely, yet has accompanied the game through every match that has been recorded, leads us to a Monte Carlo casino in 1913, and Geoff's pet topic of probability. Also, a spinner's day that didn't work out, Bradman's dalliances with the pen, and a crime committed on British television. Plus! A Daniel Norcross challenge to our listeners. Your Nerd Pledge numbers for this week: 50.50 - Ian Farrington 3.55 - Daniel Foggo 4.45 - Cam Angus 9.76 - Sam Ellis Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword and win a case of Stomping Ground, the best beer in Melbourne: see their range at stompingground.beer This episode brought to you by Duncan Fearnley, get 10% off bats and kit with code TFW10. Experience England’s cricket tour of South Africa 2026/27 LIVE with Gullivers Sports Travel. Find out more and book at gulliverstravel.co.uk Stop snoring with 10% off a Zeus device: use code TFW2026 at zeussleeps.com Check out the Lord's Performance Centre for School Holiday activities and courses: lords.org/lords/performancecentre Get your This is W̶o̶m̶e̶n̶'̶s̶ Cricket t-shirt here, and learn about Lacuna Sports bespoke cricket wear, created by women for women: lacunasports.co.uk/en/shop/limited-edition/world-cup-t-…