The BYC Podcast

In the latest episode, the guys preview the Black Caps 1st Test at Lord's against England, go over some classic cricket-based poetry and debate the NZ Lord's XI from some listener correspondence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode, the guys chat about the Black Caps squad making it to England, Tim Seifert's COVID-19 ordeal in India and who they would want umpiring the World Test Championship...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From former Black Caps Keeper Tony Blain comes another enthralling episode of 'Fish N' Chips From Whitby'...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's the full interview with New Zealand International Umpire Wayne Knights to talk umpiring and what it's like out there in the middle...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode, the guys go over the new NZC full-time contracted players list, look at the re-opened wounds of "Sandpaper Gate" and decide if Paul Ford can bowl faster than 100km in some listener correspondence.Plus, New Zealand International Umpire Wayne Knights joins us to talk umpiring and what it's like out there in the middle...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's the full interview with former Black Caps Skipper Brendon McCullum and his reaction to BJ Watling's decision to hang up the gloves. BMac gives us an inside look at how BJ operated on and off the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode, the guys go over the news of BJ Watling's decision to hang up the gloves, Brendon McCullum joins the show to give us an inside look at how BJ operated on and off the field and Dylan Cleaver talks about a new cricket bat that could change the game as we know it...Also, Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner gives us an update on the Stuart MacGill saga...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode, the guys go over the news of the recently postponed IPL and New Zealand Cricket Players Association CEO Heath Mills gives some insight into what will hopefully happen for the Kiwi players in India.Plus, more correspondence including an Ambidextrous World XI and who would be the scariest bowler to face of all time...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode, the guys go over the fallout from the 1st Annual BYC Awards Show, break down the latest from the IPL, and potential travel restrictions for the upcoming England tour.Also, the guys go over another listener's suggested 1st XI, this week it's the New Zealand ambidextrous XI...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time ever, the guys put on their Number 1s and hand out some of the biggest awards in cricket... Including; Commentators Curse of the Year, Best Haircut and/or Facial Hair, Best Injury of the Year and of course, The Davy Dumb Dumb Most Punishing International Cricketer of the Year Award.Also, Will Williams from the Canterbury Kings stops by to accept the Silver Sweatband Award and talk about his amazing season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode, the guys break down the Black Caps Test squad, the NZC award winners and go over the latest in the IPL.Plus, they chat to one of the new guys in the Black Caps squad Rachin Ravindra about his go to karaoke song and favourite shadow batting shot...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode, the guys break down the Black Caps summer, discuss the White Ferns & Australia series and Dylan Cleaver has a special Bat of the Month/Fish and Chips from Whitby crossover. Also, Jason Hoyte gets introduced to Steve Smith’s new YouTube channel...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode, the guys discuss the previous games in the Bangladesh series, update the leader boards in the Golden Box and Silver Sweat Band and figure out which international bowling line up they would like to face in the nets.Also Ben Hurley and Dylan Cleaver make an emergency re-record to go over 'The McLean Park Adjustment'...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 information.

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.

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/listener for privacy information.

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 information.

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.

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.

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 his best cricket lunch was.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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 game Martin Snedden who opens up on that fateful day, his famous disallowed catch of Greg Chappell and the reaction post-match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 of the best and worst nicknames in world cricket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 for privacy information.

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.

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 Black Caps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 about the current squad's performance, who the up and coming players are, the all-rounder position in the Test squad and what he likes on his kebabs…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 answer listener questions on when we might win the next Cricket World Cup…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information.

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.com/listener for privacy information.

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 whether or not he's got a few clicks quicker in the off-season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 New Zealand cricket's worst outings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 favourite umpires to watch and Paul Ford gives his scouting report on the inform players so far this domestic season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the panel discuss the fact there is finally cricket in NZ and how do we fix the Plunket Shield and domestic cricket in general. The guys share stories about Imran Khan's form on and off the field as well as Lockie Ferguson’s match-winning performance.Dylan also gives us three up and coming players to watch out for this season, Paul Ford's extreme promotional ideas for local cricket and the guys remember the old transistor radio.We also answer fan correspondence on what soil should you use for the best backyard wicket...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the guys go over the fact that they are back to being the Number 1 Sports Podcast in New Zealand and chat about cricket happenings around the world, including the IPL, Jofra Archer's new Xbox and the sad passing of John R Reid.Dylan also gives us his classic 'Bat of the Week' and the guys review Brett Lee's 2006 hit song "You're The One For Me"Plus, Paul Ford claims he can bowl 120KPH with a bung knee, Jase has some advice for the White Ferns and we have our first big giveaway!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the guys go over the fact that we have lost our Number 1 Sports Podcast in New Zealand ranking, the guys talk about their imaginary cricket shots, the team reviews Steve Smith's cover of a Soft Country song and we also pay our respects to one of the worst every cricket bats, The Mongooses in 'Bat of the week'.Plus, Jase cancels 'Cricket Bat Assaults from Around The World', the guys review their highest every scores and Paul Ford tells us about the time he assaulted Michael Slater with a loudhailer...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the guys go over the fact that they are still the Number 1 Sports Podcast in New Zealand, Jason learns what the purple cap means in the IPL, the team reviews the Black Caps upcoming summer of cricket and we also pay our respects to the great Dean Jones in our new segment 'Sledge of the Week'.Also, Paul Ford goes over some cricket bat assaults from around the world, reviewing AB de Villiers 2010 hit tune "Maak Jou Drome Waar" and Tony Blain has written in some more correspondence for us...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the guys go over the fact that they are the Number 1 sports podcast in New Zealand and chat about cricket happenings around the world, including the IPL, Glenn Turner in the news and Chris Gayles' new tune "Groove'".Dylan also gives us his classic Bat of the Week and the guys help a listener out with some garden bed admin...Plus, in the 'Today-ish In Cricket History' segment, the guys discuss the origins of the word "Clanger".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, the guys figure out what "BYC" actually means... and chat cricket happenings around the world including Jase learns about what a keg ball is! Discuss the most important part of the IPL: How much everyone is making? In 'Today-ish In Cricket History' the guys go over an iconic bat and Jase has an exciting competition giving people the chance to win his old Grey Nicholls Twin Scoop (barely used).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's back! BYC, New Zealand'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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.