The Unplayable Podcast

Jump straight into the Mitch Swepson interview, which begins at 4:15. The Queensland leggie had a good 2023-24, winning the KFC BBL with the Brisbane Heat and claiming 30 wickets in the Sheffield Shield. He also talks about reviving the famous 'flipper' delivery, his new coach Johan Botha and identifies a couple of young Bulls who have caught his eye. Don't forget to check out our other state prev...

If you want to jump straight to the chat with Charlie Wakim, head to 3:15. In the interview, Wakim talks about his fortuitous start to last summer, what clicked on his way to a career-best year, Tasmania's recruits and plenty more. He even gives a little insight into his rarely-seen offies! Before that, Josh Schonafinger talks through the squad changes for the team from the apple isle. Hosted on A...

The chat with SA quick Jordan Buckingham begins at 5:35. Buckingham joins the Unplayable Podcast to look back at his highly-successful summer, edging closer to the Australian team and his unique middle name. Plus plenty more! Before that, Josh Schonafinger goes through the ins and outs for the Redbacks, err, South Australia Men, and what else has been happening at the SACA. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

The chat with Lance Morris begins at 5:35. The 'Wild Thing' talks about rehabilitation from the latest 'hot spot' in his back, the thrill of playing for Australia, rubbing shoulders with the best and plenty more. Before that, Josh Schonafinger looks at the squad changes for the three-time reigning champions, which includes five outs and four inclusions. Morris believes he has a bit more in the tan...

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Australia's World Cup could be over. But it might not be! Here's what needs to happen from this point forward. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron bring you the recap from an entertaining Australia v India clash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special moment for Afghanistan cricket who, eight months after they had their hearts broken by Glenn Maxwell's Mumbai Miracle, finally tasted success against Australia. Gulbadin Naib was the difference with the ball while Marcus Stoinis and Rahmanullah Gurbaz had a fiery stoush that proved an entertaining sideshow. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were at the wonderful Arnos Vale Stadium in S...

Pat Cummins' hat-trick was the highlight on an otherwise uneventful match as the rain got in the way far too often in Antigua. Between the weather breaks, Australia recorded a 28-run win over Bangladesh (thanks to the DLS method) with their bowlers putting in another outstanding display. Plus, there were positive signs from the top order. TUP regular Louis Cameron has been rested for tonight's epi...

Four games, four wins for Australia and a key reason for that record is allrounder Marcus Stoinis. As the Aussies return to Antigua to commence the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup, Stoinis joins the Unplayable Podcast to chat about his bumper start to the T20 World Cup, sweeping, eating, pitch reading - and even offer some journalistic advice for Louis Cameron! You won't want to miss this e...

With all the chatter in the lead-in being whether or not the Aussies would tank, and therefore eliminate England, it was good to a quality cricket contest between Scotland and Australia. Brandon McMullen and Mark Watt showed plenty for the Scots but they just didn't have enough as Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David finished the job. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron are in St Lucia and re...

In a perfect world, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short aren’t required for Australia at this tournament.  They’ll be ready to go if injury strikes the main squad. But for now, they’re enjoying the best the Caribbean has to offer and they sit down for a chat with Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron by the hotel pool in St Lucia.  On the agenda is the IPL, golf, mullets and red-ball ambitio...

A MASSIVE victory for Australia, chasing down's Namibia's 72 before the Powerplay was even finished! Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap the action from Antigua with full marks going to Australia's bowlers, and top order. Plus, there's a developing situation happening in Group B with England's fate now potentially in Australia's hands... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

All smiles from the Australian camp after they completed a 36-run win over England at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Contributions from effectively the entire line up guided the Aussies to the impressive victory, which takes them to the top of Group B. Adam Zampa was named player of the match after dismissing both English openers after a fast start in the chase. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron r...

One match, one win. Australia's T20 World Cup is off to a great start following their 39-run win over Oman in Barbados. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap the match, including Aqib Ilyas' amazing catch, Mitch Starc's cramp, Kaleemullah's passion and Marcus Stoinis' power and plenty more. Oh, and 'Caribbean Facts' is back! As it happened: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4033887/live-blog-aus...

The countdown is on! The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is finally underway and a refreshed Josh Hazlewood joins the podcast to look ahead at Australia's tournament. The chat with Hazlewood starts at 8:18. Before that Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron give a squad update from the windy Windward Cricket Club, where a handful of Aussie players went through their paces three days out from the opening matc...

The Unplayable Podcast is back! And ready to guide you through Australia's quest for T20 World Cup success in the Caribbean. The chat with Aussie spinner Ashton Agar begins at 14:30. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have been in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and give you the run down on Australia's hit-outs with Namibia (six-wicket win) and West Indies (35-run loss). We'll be recapping al...

One month until the T20 World Cup! And Australia have dropped a very interesting squad of 15... The red-hot Jake Fraser-McGurk misses out, as does veteran Steve Smith, plus no room for the likes of Matt Short, Spencer Johnson or Sean Abbott. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron break down the squad and analyse the picks from George Bailey and the selection crew. See the full squad here: https://www...

It's a bumper Marsh Sheffield Shield final preview to round out the Unplayable Podcast for the 2023-24 summer! On this show: Listen to our Team of the Tournament debate is at 4:40, our Matthew Wade interview at 24:10, our Joel Paris interview at 36:45 and our Final tips and predictions at 50:15. This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

One final Test match to round out the summer! Christchurch is the scene and Andrew Ramsey is there and he gives Josh Schonafinger the lowdown on what to expect at Hagley Oval. Mitch Starc needs two poles to go past Dennis Lillee while Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will line up in their 100th matches apiece. TRIVIA ANSWERS The only bowlers in Test cricket with a better strike rate than Mitch Star...

Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne joins the podcast! He chats to Louis Cameron from 12:07. There's also been drama days out from the first New Zealand-Australia Test match - Kiwi quick Neil Wagner has retired from the game and won't play in the two Tests against the Aussies. Beamed across the ditch from Wellington, cricket.com.au's Andrew Ramsey gives Josh Schonafinger the lowdown on NZ's windie...

Let's go across the ditch! The Australian men's team has arrived in New Zealand and their T20 series is about to get underway! Champion fast bowler Mitch Starc joins the Unplayable Podcast team Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron from Wellington to preview the Aussies' next tour. The chat with Mitch Starc begins at 18:12. Before that, Josh and Louis look at the five big questions facing the Austra...

After a dominant display from Australia's 50-over side, the Dettol T20 International series to be a lot closer with West Indies selecting their big names for the three-game series. cricket.com.au's Jack Paynter has been following the Aussie squad around the country and he joins Josh Schonafinger to discuss white-ball squads, World Cups and breakout stars. This episode of the Unplayable Podcast bro...

A Test decided by eight runs! And what a finish! No matter who you support, you have to appreciated that lion-hearted effort from Shamar Joseph, who thought he was too injured to bowl heading into day four. He walked away with a seven-wicket haul in one of the performances of the decade. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap all the action from the Gabba, and look ahead to the Dettol ODI serie...

There's Covid running through the Australian camp but it won't affect the playing XI. cricket.com.au's Josh Schonafinger and Adam Burnett run you through all the news ahead of the Brisbane Test, which marks the return of both teams to the day-night version of the format. Australia also named their T20 squad to face the West Indies on Wednesday which could give us a bit of a sneak peek into what th...

Australia have retained the Frank Worrell Trophy with a thumping 10-wicket win over the West Indies in Adelaide. With only 1112 balls bowled, it's the shorted Adelaide Test in history. But Pat Cummins and his side won't be complaining - Travis Head was player of the match for his 119 while Josh Hazlewood was superb with a career-best match of 9-79. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron review the Te...