Beyond The Fence

The Ashes are done, the worst Australian side since 2010 securing a dominant 4-1 series victory over the best English side since 2010 with a five wicket victory at the SCG. Ben Quagliata is joined for the final time this summer by Steve Smith (ESPN Australia) and Ryan O'Connell (The Roar) to reflect on a series defined by cartoonishly bad shots and worse fielding, waxing lyrical on the feats o...

Australia have sewn up the Ashes, cruising to a statistically unassailable 3-0 lead after a dominant Adelaide display, so Ben Quagliata is rejoined by Steve Smith (ESPN Australia) and Ryan O'Connell (The Roar) to break down where it's gone so right (or wrong depending on your point of view), including a post mortem on Ben Stokes' leadership, a triumphant (and unexpected Usman Khawaja r...

The Ashes series moves to Adelaide with Australia in a commanding 2-0 lead, so Ben Quagliata is rejoined by Steve Smith (ESPN Australia) and Ryan O'Connell (The Roar) to break down where it's gone so right (or wrong depending on your point of view), including the decision to not bring back Usman Khawaja (this was recorded the night before Day 1), the return of Pat Cummins, England's sh...

The Ashes are upon us once again, so Ben Quagliata is rejoined by Steve Smith (ESPN Australia) and Ryan O'Connell (The Roar) to dive into all the burning questions ahead of the first Test in Perth, including who will open alongside Usman Khawaja, the role Cam Green will play, Brendan Doggett and Jake Weatherald's paths to the top, England's warm up game and much more. Find the Beyond t...

The NBA season is officially back, and Ben Quagliata flies solo to hit a few of the more interesting talking points to emerge from the first few days of the season, including Houston's issues creating consistent offense, how Dallas are using Cooper Flagg, the early anointing of the Atlanta Hawks and Victor Wembanyama's place in league highlights history. Find the Beyond the Fence podcast o...

Ben Quagliata and Tim Wray are back with a sporadic podcast appearance to hit their sweet spot of the business of sports as the New Orleans Pelicans make history by becoming the first NBA team to play on Australian shores. On this episode, Ben and Tim discuss the feasibility of a regular season game in the future, examples of other leagues and their international ventures, a slimmed down Zion Will...

Darren Barker (@djbdarren) from the NBL's digital media team makes his pod debut to help round up a big week in the Australian basketball news cycle. On this episode, Kyrie Irving expresses his desire to play for Australia at LA 2028, Taran Armstrong signs with the Golden State Warriors, strong form for both Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey, Victor Wembanyama's season ending blood clots, the struggle...

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone with much fanfare but potentially little consequence, as several self-declared contenders make moves to improve the top end of town. In this two hour special, Ben Quagliata and Tim Wray sift through all the slop and discuss Jimmy Butler on the Warriors, the Raptors plan with Ingram, the end of an era in Milwaukee, non-action from Phoenix and Orlando and so,...

Tim Wray joins Ben Quagliata to break down De'Aaron Fox forcing his way to San Antonio, the Kings re-tooling with the 2022 Bulls reunion, and more Luka Doncic chat, including breaking down Nico Harrison's deranged press conference. Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and follow the podcast on Twit...

The most insane, out of nowhere trade in recent NBA history as Dallas move on from their 25-year-old franchise cornerstone in Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first round pick. Ben Quagliata gives his solo, disbelieving thoughts on the direction of both franchises, the validation from the Mavericks, similar big deals in the past and more. Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spoti...

Brisbane did its best Sydney impression, turning on the rain for the better part of five days straight to render this Test match mostly redundant. Ben Quagliata is joined by Steve Smith from ESPN ANZ (Ryan O'Connell absent partying in New Zealand somewhere) to break down what little cricket we got, including some hopefully important runs for the other Steve Smith, a historical debate about Austral...

After a thorough schooling in Perth, Australia bounce back with an absolute domination of India in the second Test, with Mitchell Starc and the pink ball proving too much for the tourists. Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to break down a scintillating two and a half days of Test cricket, including important innings from McSweeney and Labuscha...

Well that was a disaster. Australia get absolutely manhandled in the first Test in Perth by India, so Ben Quagliata is joined by Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) and Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) to break down the drubbing, including Marnus Labuschagne's woeful form, the tactics in the field, Nathan McSweeney's debut, the batsmen knocking on the door, looking ahead to Adelaide and much more. Find the Beyond...

Join Ben Quagliata as he runs through some key talking points from the first week of the NBA season, including the struggles of the Nuggets, how the Knicks are fitting their new pieces, the growth in roles of Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels, and much more. Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more content at beyondthefence.com.au and fol...

Ben Quagliata is joined once again by Tim Wray to wrap up all the updates in Formula One, including the sad reality of Daniel Ricciardo being unceremoniously bundled out the back door, the rise of Oscar Piastri, promotions for Jack Doohan, Liam Lawson, Franco Colapinto and Ollie Bearman, and the role of Sergio Perez going forward, plus much more. Also, a bonus tangent on the West Indian touring Te...

Ben Quagliata is joined once again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to look back on a topsy turvy Australian Olympic basketball campaign, including the making of Ezi Magbegor and Alanna Smith, the Opals bounceback, a Boomers offense stuck in 2016 and so much more. Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Read more cont...

Ben Quagliata is joined by frequent co-conspirators Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown a bombshell Boomers Olympics squad announcement, including no Matisse Thybulle, Xavier Cooks or Chris Goulding, the growth of Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels, the role of the bigs and much more. Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and S...

Ben Quagliata is joined by Formula One correspondent and regular guest Tim Wray to sift through a bonkers weekend at Albert Park, including Max Verstappen's first retirement in two years, a Ferrari shutout, the future merry go round of Red Bull and Mercedes, Formula Two prospects, Oscar Piastri and McLaren's race strategy and much more. Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundclo...

The NBA season is back, and with it comes a new weekly series on Beyond the Fence, where Ben Quagliata sits down with writers and fans across the league to break down the biggest hoops stories of the week. In the first episode, show regular and Bucks enjoyer Tim Wray joins the show for a loopy season table setter, including breaking down the big moves in the Association like Damian Lillard, Bradle...

Josh Giddey makes his long awaited senior debut for the Boomers at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, joining a host of NBA players, including Matisse Thybulle, Josh Green and the ageless Patty Mills, as Australia's strongest squad look to better their bronze in the Tokyo Olympics. Ben Quagliata is joined by Michael Houben from the Pick and Roll (and Airtime Australasian Scouting) to break down the Boomers...

The Matildas captured the hearts and minds of a nation, and dared them to dream on the march to a fourth place finish at a home FIFA World Cup. Ben Quagliata is joined by Ben Smith (Seven West Media) to cast an eye on a rollercoaster of a tournament, including some opening struggles, bossing the Olympic champions, Sam Kerr's injury, questions for Gustavsson, the rise of Mary Fowler and Kyra Cooney...

In a spit to the face of the spirit of cricket, the Australians retain the Ashes thanks to English weather deciding to be, well, English weather. At least I think it was a spit in the face, hard to tell with all the rain around... Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to talk about a vital Marnus Labuschagne innings, not picking a specialist spinn...

A day of rain couldn't stop England claiming the Third Ashes Test at Headingley, pulling one back in the series to only trail 2-1 heading to Old Trafford in a week's time. Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown Mitchell Marsh's redemption arc, a passive Australian bowling display, worries at the top of the order, changes for Old Traffo...

After what can only be described as a powderkeg of a Test match at Lord's, the home of cricket, Ben Quagliata is joined by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown a mammoth five days of cricket, including important runs from Steve Smith (the cricketer) and Travis Head, Cam Green's place in the side, new age bodyline on a flat wicket, England's batting collapse, the dre...

On today's show, Sydney Kings sharpshooting star guard Dejan Vasiljevic sits down with Ben Quagliata to chat all about watching his guys in the NBA Finals, his recovery from a major Achilles injury, playing for Adam Forde and Chase Buford, becoming back to back NBL champions, his future plans and much more. Find the Beyond the Fence podcast on Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts and Stitch...