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The BYC Podcast

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The BYC is New Zealand's most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast. Join Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and a range of dubious guests for those unmistakable sounds and smells of summer. Join us for such cutting-edge debates as "What's sexier, a well-oiled Duncan Fearnley Magnum or a Polyarmoured Slazenger V12?"The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 27: The Useless Tosser (Feat Mike Lane) 25.03.2021

In the latest episode, the guys go over the Black Caps tight finish against the Bangers, break down Kyle Jameson's "catch" and talk about the latest T20 squad announcement. The panel also goes over the young South African star, plays 'News or Ruse' and Dylan Cleaver gets emotional in his 'Bat of the Month' segment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 26: Look At How Cocky We've Got 17.03.2021

In this week's episode, the guys discuss the upcoming Bangladesh series and Dan Vettori's involvement coaching, the most recent Plunket Shield results and listen to some coverage of the Black Caps from 1955. Plus, Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford have a stat off, 'News Or Ruse' and the guys respond to some correspondence about Ish Sohdi's bowling strategy... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Ep 25: In the Runs & On The Rums (Feat Martin Guptill) 11.03.2021

In this week's episode, the guys discuss the end of the Australian T20 Series, the ODI squad and the World Test Championship Final. They also chat to Black Caps batsmen Martin Guptill on finding back his form, his favourite shadow batting shot and if he was upset he didn't get a bowl for the Black Caps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 24: I Told You So 03.03.2021

In this episode, the guys recap the highs and lows of the Australian T20 Series so far, chat about another big innings from Finn Allen, celebrate a White Ferns victory and decide who is for and against the Ahmedabad pitch in the two day Test match in India. Plus, helping a listener with their lockdown shadow batting Test match and hear some more Fish N' Chips from Whitby. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Ep 23: What Colour Is That? 23.02.2021

In the latest episode, the guys go over the Black Caps victory in the 1st T20 against Australia, review an article written by the Aussie media and discuss the recent IPL auction. The panel also goes over the coaching issue in Sri Lanka, respond to your correspondence and Dylan Cleaver inspects the historic grains of the famous Duncan Fearnley Magnum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Special Episode: Coffee Machine, Playstation & Room Service (Feat Kane Richardson) 20.02.2021

In this special episode, New Zealand's Premier Sports Journalist Paul Ford has a chat with Australian cricketer Kane Richardson about their upcoming T20 Series against the Black Caps, what he does in his off time and who to look out for from the Australian team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 22: Well That Sums It Up 18.02.2021

In this episode, the guys recap the Super Smash Finals, go over the Black Caps T20 selections to take on the Aussies and discuss the latest India & England Test. Plus, we dive into the mailbag to tackle your correspondence and go over another 'Fish N Chips from Whitby'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 21: Who Actually Cares (Feat Ben Hurley) 11.02.2021

In the latest episode, the guys go over the latest calculations for the World Test Championship Final, talk about the playoffs of the Super Smash and Paul Ford has a new initiative called the ‘Born Too Early XI', a T20 side made up of players who retired before T20 existed. Plus, comedian and cricket tragic Ben Hurley also joins us to talk nachos, the most famous player he ever got out and where h...

Ep 20: Toasted Sandwich-Gate 03.02.2021

In this episode of the BYC Podcast, the guys celebrate NZ making the World Test Championship Final via Australia’s default of the South African Test Series, go over the Super Smash table and discuss Ham & Cheese Toasty-Gate. Also, whether the Black Caps should be looking at the rising talent for the upcoming Australian T20 Series or if the old heads should remain… See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Special Episode: The 40th Anniversary Of The Underarm (Feat Martin Snedden) 29.01.2021

In this special episode, it’s been 40 years to the day since New Zealand took the field at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, to take on a fierce Australian side lead by Greg Chappell, by the end of the night they would have just finished playing in one of the most infamous cricket matches in history, the underarm gameThe BYC are joined by New Zealand Cricket Chairman and participant in the underarm ga...

Ep 19: At Least England Don’t Cheat (Feat Dai Henwood) 27.01.2021

In this episode of the BYC Podcast, the guys talk about the recently announced Tour of England, the form of Adam Milne and Colin Munro in the Big Bash and who is looking promising in the Super Smash... Also, comedian and cricket fanatic Dai Henwood drops us a line to talk Australian cricket, what he got out of watching Jeremy Coney’s VHS and which actor he would have play Jacob Oram in a biopic......

Ep 18: Did Yah Cry Jimmy? (Feat: Jimmy Neesham) 20.01.2021

In this episode of the BYC Podcast, the guys celebrate the amazing finish between India and Australia, discuss the Super Smash so far and figure out whether an Australia story ranking the ‘Top 100 Cricket Wags’ is real or not in 'News or Ruse' (spoiler alert, it 100% is). The guys also chat to “The Stud” Jimmy Neesham about his summer of cricket, his recent horrific finger injury and go over some...

Ep 17: The Aussie Cricketer Jase Hates The Most... 12.01.2021

The guys are back for 2021! In this episode, the guys go over the Black Caps clean sweep of Pakistan, react to draw in Australia and the Australians go back to their old ways of being dickheads. Also, Jase tells us who has become his least favourite Australian player and we go over some listener questions on the Test Championship and how to become a professional umpire. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Special Episode: The Oral History Of Steyn To Elliott 05.01.2021

In this special episode, Dylan Cleaver and Andrew Alderson present an Oral History of the famous Six hit by the Hairy Javelin at Eden Park to put the Black Caps through to the Final of the 2015 Cricket World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 16: You Can’t Compare Hadlee To A Plumber (Feat: Brendhan Lovegrove) 29.12.2020

In this episode of the BYC Podcast, the guys talk to Comedian Brendhan Lovegrove about his love of cricket, having Dermot Reeve as his babysitter and what it was like opening the batting with the one and only Jason Hoyte in high school... The guys also go over some of the correspondence they have been receiving and answer the question of who would win between the 2015 WC Black Caps and the 2019 WC...

Ep 15: The Purists & The Slogger… (Feat: Gary Stead) 23.12.2020

In this episode, the guys react to Australia’s pantsing of the Indians in their 1st Test, they break down the T20 series against Pakistan and look forward to what we might expect in the Tests. Dylan Cleaver also gives us his 'Bat of the Month' and the guys go over what they would like to get for Christmas from the cricketing universe. Black Caps coach Gary Stead also joins the podcast to chat abou...

Ep 14: Do They Still Use Deep Heat? (Feat: Glenn Phillips) 16.12.2020

In this episode, the guys go over the Black Caps dominating win over the West Indies, predict potential changes to the Test team moving forward and try to figure out what Pakistan side will turn up to NZ...Plus, they also chat to Glenn Phillips aka Captain Phillips about his amazing form this summer, his brother who plays for Otago and the meaning behind his sniper celebration. The guys also answe...

Ep 13: Dirty, Filthy, Complaining Australians! 09.12.2020

In this episode of the BYC Podcast, the guys break down the Black Caps dismantling of the West Indies in the 1st Test, how to potentially restructure the Test side and discuss the controversial rulings in the Aussie & India T20s. They also answer some listener's correspondence around how to fix your shadow batting if you have fallen out of form... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Ep 12: Black Caps Vs African Born Black Caps 02.12.2020

In this episode, the guys break down the T20 series, look through the depth of NZ cricket moving into the Test matches and discuss the passing of Kiwi cricket icon Ross Dykes, including the time Dylan Cleaver had to run away from him. They also go over the 'African Born XI', Craig McMillan's failed run as Captain, Graham Swan's singing attempt and go over your 'Burning Questions'... See omnystudio...

Ep 11: The Ewen Chatfield Impersonator 24.11.2020

In this episode, the guys answer some listener questions on the upcoming T20 series against the West Indies, go over the greatest ever Test comeback in Black Caps history and Dylan Cleaver gives us the rundown on the Gray Nicolls Scoop...Plus, Black Caps' rising star Kyle Jamieson joins the podcast to chat about his flying start to the Plunket Shield, his transition from bowler to batsman and whet...

Ep 10: The Chronic Sulker 18.11.2020

In this episode, the guys break down the Black Caps T20 and Test squads, predictions of starting XIs and discuss the new Big Bash and Test Championship rules. Plus, great New Zealander Black Caps fast bowler Neil Wagner joins the podcast to talk about his off-season, training outfits and his supposed "dad bod". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus Ep: Filthy Dirty Cheating Australians 14.11.2020

In this special episode, the guys chat to Geoff Rissole, author of 'Sh*t Towns of New Zealand' and 'Sh*t moments in New Zealand Sport', to discuss some of the darker days in NZ cricket including the Underarm Incident, the 2019 CWC Final, Dyer the Liar, Max Cricket, the 1992 CWC Semi-Final and All out for 26 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 9: No Run There Ben Stokes 11.11.2020

In this episode, the guys break down Trent Boult’s match-winning IPL Final performance and who the most valuable plays of the IPL are. They also go over the happening of the Plunkett Shield, including the leaders in the BYC 'Golden Box' and 'Silver Sweat Band' competition. Plus, Geoff Rissole, author of 'Sh*t Towns of New Zealand' and 'Sh*t moments in New Zealand Sport', joins us to recap some of...

Ep 8: Is There An Umpire You Don’t Like To Watch? 04.11.2020

In this episode, the panel discusses the best players so far during the Plunkett Shield, potential Black Caps line-ups and the most overlooked players in NZ cricket. They also look at life advice given by Black Cap Jimmy Neesham, review the funky Caribbean hit from Courtney Ambrose and Dylan recalls the time he got a Black Caps player out and they refused to walk. Plus, Jase also goes over his fav...

Ep 7: Well I'm Going To Add My Own Stupid Rule Then! 28.10.2020

In this episode, the guys cover the latest happenings in New Zealand cricket locally and abroad, Dylan Cleaver talks about his favourite spell of bowling ever and Paul works on his fast bowling technique. Also, Jase takes us to Papa New Guinea for 'Today-ish in Cricket History', we get a letter from the ACC's biggest fan in Scotland and we have a big giveaway on the podcast! See omnystudio.com/lis...

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