The BYC Podcast
It's back! BYC, NZ's most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast, has strapped on the pads for another season. Join Jason Hoyte, Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and a range of dubious guests for those unmistakable sounds and smells of summer!
The Alternative Commentary Collective · NZME
Show overview
The BYC Podcast has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 430 episodes, alongside 9 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 330 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 31 min and 50 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 28 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 87 episodes published. Published by NZME.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 430 episodes"To Spin Or Not To Spin?"
"King Henry"
"Is It Over Between Baz & Ben?"
"Emergency Episode: Steady The Ship Retires"
"The Worst Pitch Of All Time?"
"Thank The Lord(s)"
“Nathan Smith Makes History In Belfast”
"Is This International Cricket In Name Only?"
"The 6th* Annual BYC Awards Show"
On the final BYC Podcast episode of the season, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane for the 6th (and potentially 7th) BYC Awards! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!The award categories for 2026 are...BYC Moment of the YearACC Commentary Moment of the Year The Mark Nicholas "never been dismissed in the 90s” Commentator’s Curse of the YearThe Export Ultra Man of the YearThe Long White Cloud Female Player of the YearThe D Cleaver Award for Most Promising Player, presented by D CleaverPaul Ford’s Plumley-Walker Award for Fetish Player of the YearElon Musk Shithousery Act of the Year AwardMost Epic FailKodak Award for Sexiest Cricket Shot of the Year Best SnareSummerset Village Award for Most Significant RetirementBest Player NameThe "Holy shit, I never expected that to happen" AwardThe Davy Dumb Dumb Most Punishing International Cricketer of the Year AwardThe Bat Chat Bat of the YearGolden Box Winner - Most Runs in the Plunket ShieldSilver Sweat Band Winner - Most Wickets in the Plunket ShieldPodcast of the Year Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 5th T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 5th T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE!Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“A Week Of Very Different Fortunes...”
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss a week of very different fortunes (00:00)... Paul Stewart Ford threatened with eviction at the Matt Henry Stadium, while Cricinfo names Dylan Cleaver to make his debut in the Black Caps...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Then they review the Black Caps T20 series loss to the Proteas (04:10), before another unscripted "Mike Lane Rant" (13:00).Next, they chat about just how bloody good Melie Kerr is (16:00), discuss the recently announced upcoming Aussie Test tour (18:40), go around the grounds of the Plunket Shield (24:05), and some NZ20 fallout and reaction (29:00)...Plus, all your favourite furniture (44:00), Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I? Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 4th T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 4th T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Caketin in Wellington!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE!Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Emergency Episode: The Times They Are A-Changin”
On this special emergency episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down the news that NZ Cricket has backed the NZ20 franchise competition proposal over the Kiwi BBL team... Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 3rd T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 3rd T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE!Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Why Do We Have Such A Lack Of Ambition?"
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane and begin by asking J. Michael Lane if he personally profited from the Black Caps losing in Ahmedabad (00:00)... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Then they review the 1st & 2nd T20s between the Black Caps and the Proteas (12:15), before getting into the 1st & 2nd T20s between the White Ferns and the Proteas (22:10).Next, they chat about the latest in the NZ20 vs Big Bash saga (25:15), a interesting Steady The Ship update (43:25) and go around the grounds of the Plunlet Shield.Plus, all your favourite furniture (45:10), Bat Chat, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I? Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 2nd T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 2nd T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Seddon Park in the Tron!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE!Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 1st T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 1st T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval at the Mount!Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE!Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"A Disturbing Revelation..."
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Finn Caddie and begin with a disturbing revelation about ACC Head G Lane and the T20 World Cup (00:00)... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Then they rake over the coals of the final and debate if we really ever had a chance (06:05), before going through their 'Ups, Downs & Curiousities' of the tournament (17:15).Next, they chat about the Black Caps squad for the hotly anticipated T20 series with South Africa (22:35), the White Ferns smashing Zimbabwe (33:05), go around the grounds of the Plunket Shield (38:25), and the latest in the NZ20 saga (44:20)...Plus, all your favourite furniture (47:55), Bat Chat, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I? Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The Grim Lane Curse Strikes Again"
On today's special episode of The Agenda, Paul Stuart Ford and ACC Head G Lane live from Ahmedabad, join Finn Caddie just minutes after the end of the T20 World Cup Final (00:00)...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! The fellas get into what went wrong for the Black Caps, discuss whether India is just too good at T20, and what the atmosphere was like in the stadium full of 130,000 rabid Indian cricket fans... Plus, they ask the question: was this the right situation to try to break the Grim Lane Curse...Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“This Time South Africa Didn’t Choke... They Just Got Pounded”
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Paul Ford joins ACC Head G Lane to review the Black Caps absolutely pounding South Africa to secure their spot in the T20 World Cup Final (00:00)! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!They chat Finn Allen's incredible 100* off just 33 balls and the other key factors for NZ's victory and what it means for the Final, before previewing the second Semi tonight between England and India and who they want to win (20:20)...Plus, go around the grounds of the Plunket Shield (24:30), Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner (28:00), and some listener correspondence (30:30)! Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.