The Grade Cricketer

Fresh from the Australian Cricket Awards, our voices are in a deeper register (result) as we gather wearily to discuss the red (black) carpet, and to take your many and varied questions. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia dismantled Sri Lanka and all problems are now solved, England capitulated to the West Indies and it means nothing, we catch up with Ben Jones - The Wiz from CricViz (our words), before chatting with Glenn Maxwell about matters of national interest. In our view, #AskTGC is worth a listen too. As we near season's end, a big thanks to Toby Shain for mixing our show. He is the voice behind Chop King Cologne, Bravago and all the other (good) fake ads we do, and what a velvety voice it is. Finally, if you're looking for post-1975 after-dinner material, contact us at [email protected]. We're probably affordable, and we travel.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia rediscovers that sweet opiate of winning, The Heat claim the WBBL, why the BBL feels bad, England out for 77, deferring to the cult of Lloyd Pope, and your #AskTGC questionsEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussing the ODI results we've already forgotten, Australia's deep, deep needs against Sri Lanka, Kurtis Patterson's warranted inclusion, the WBBL semi's - also known as the best cricketing moments of the summer, the BBL trudging on, Australia's next wunderkind Jason Sangha, and Adam Zampa, who combines with us to cover grade cricket, veganism, and rare unit spinners. As ever, your (and our) Fatherhood issues close the show, with #AskTGC.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The public square was baying for new selection blood, and we (sort of) received it. We talk wunderkinds, the ODIs, Maxwell and the BBL before chatting with Ben Horne, who actually knows what's going on. We then catch up with leading BBL wicket-taker Steve O'Keefe, who also has a vast array of property. The AskTGC questions are long but satisfying.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India claim history, Australia claim unwanted records. We gleefully wade into the ocean of takes on Australian cricket this week, before chatting with Mel McLaughlin who lifts the lid on Seven v Fox (note: they’re friends) and stokes Fleming and Hodge’s desired rivalry with us. We then catch up with Moises Henriques in a wide-ranging chat, taking in his unrivalled prodigal status, his national ambitions, and whether he remembers Dave playing against him, among other things. Your questions wrap things up. Shout out to Toby Shain for the sounds, and we extend a huge congrats to the man on the safe arrival of his beautiful daughter.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once again, the sky is falling in on Australian cricket. But what does it all mean? Jim Maxwell is on the line to unfairly compare the worst Australian Test teams in his 300 Tests calling the game and Peter Lalor gives us his case for the increasingly bizarre selection policy currently happening.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Curse of Faf's Towel is lifted as Australia square the ledger 1-1. We talk verbals and the Netflix generation, nod to Perth in all its alpha glory, catch up with Geoff Lemon and his new book Steve Smith's Men, and speak with 22 year old veteran Matt Renshaw, who talks us through his efforts to return to the national set-up, life under JL, and THAT innings for Toombul DCC. #AskTGC closes matters. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's great to talk about actual cricket. India knocked over Australia with clinical precision, we pay homage to their bowling quartet, we wonder whether Australia needs long-term investment or off-the-shelf products, we look at the WBBL with Brittany Carter, and catch up with NZ debutant, Asian series winning off spinner and evidently most lovely guy of all time, Will Somerville. AskTGC closes it out. As we hit our 50th show, big thanks to all those who've supported along the way. Especially Toby Shain, who's corrected many an audio pitfall and is generally responsible for anything that sounds good on the show. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a lead-up as wild as Matt Renshaw's Toombul wagonwheel, Test Cricket is finally upon us. We talk selection intrigue, net session kit, Virat (of course), and the WBBL, before Gerard Whateley jumps on the line to debrief us on THAT missive from Pup. We're then joined by the world beating Alyssa Healy, who runs us through women's grade cricket tropes, carrying the weight of the nation, keeping, and being bumped by Dave's brother at school level. #AskTGC closes matters. Our live shows are on sale now, too. Dates: Adelaide 6 December, Rhino Room Perth 14 December, WACA Boundary Room Melbourne 27 December, Corner Hotel Sydney 3 January, Comedy Store Special thanks to Toby Shain for mixing our show again. He is also the voice behind Chop King Cologne and all the other (good) fake ads we do, which he will not mind us saying. Finally, if you're looking for MCs with post-1975 after-dinner material, contact us at [email protected]. We're probably affordable, and we travel.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie Women show the way, Kohli arrives with the blade, Why Marcus Harris will now be known as 'Boogie', Pakistan, and some huge TGC news round out the opening proceedings here. Richard Hinds then joins to coherently examine the commerce behind female and grassroots cricket, before Victoria's favourite son Brad Hodge does us the pleasure of explaining why Khawaja was probably right last week, and how good it is to wear a Rajasthan Royals helmet while playing for East Sandringham CC. Your questions ice the game.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's pre-series navel gazing is in full swing, and this time not even a Shield Shootout™ can sort the chaff from the chaff. To feel better, we caught up with Australia's new batting saviour, Usman Khawaja, and sought multiple undertakings that he'd make everything okay. Meanwhile, England are doing things Australia men can't do, and the women's team show us how it's done. AskTGC is the usual carnival of alpha's, beta's and short stories.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a special, in-person interview with the newly minted CEO of Cricket Australia, and one not to miss. Yes, he really does have crystal blue eyes. But fear not, despite those baby blues, we asked some questions. Tune in for TGC x Kevin Roberts on grassroots, 'marching' blokes from the building, the culture review, views on Warner/Smith returning, and nightmares about being timed out. Before that, how bad we are at ODI cricket, and after that, #AskTGC.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian cricket has caved in, again. We talk Warner, culture, Peever, Taylor, and everything else, before Dan Brettig helps us wade through the vagaries of cricket administration. Of course, we only deal in Test Captains now, so we locked horns with the greatest keeper-batsman of all time, Adam Gilchrist. Nothing more needs to be said: it's a bona fide must listen. We take your questions to round things out. Our live shows are on sale now, too. Dates: Adelaide 6 December, Rhino Room Perth 14 December, WACA Boundary Room Melbourne 27 December, Corner Hotel Sydney 3 January, Comedy Store Special thanks to Toby Shain for mixing our show again. He is also the voice behind Chop King Cologne and all the other (good) fake ads we do, which he will not mind us saying. Finally, if you're looking for post-1975 after-dinner material, contact us at [email protected]. We're probably affordable, and we travel. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was lively, it was special, and the audio worked. On this week's show, we spoke with the 40th and 46th Test Captains of Australia. Tim Paine joined first; we talked about culture, change, and Shaun Young sledging his frosted tips as a fourteen year-old. Steven Roger Waugh came next, and regaled us with stories about Bankstown Oval, Baggy Green mythology, and why Dave should consider buying a teddy bear. Tugger also spoke about The Captains Ride 2018, and how he's focusing on that, not book promotion. #AskTGC rounds things out, as ever. Special thanks to Toby Shain for mixing this week's show, as well as his voiceovers. We thank Adrian Leung for the music. We also MC events now. If you're looking for post-1975 after-dinner material, contact us at [email protected]. We're affordable, and we travel. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Collins - 22m:26s Jason 'Dizzy' Gillespie - 36m:47s #AskTGC - 1hr:56s EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Identity. Culture. The Australian Way. It’s all up for grabs this summer as we launch season three of the TGC cast in customary too-long and too-loose fashion. Tune in for Gideon’s shakedown of the true sandpaper cause, stay for Ed’s take on JL's new regime. Only AskTGC remains the same. There’s a new fake ad, and there's a new real home: The Diamantina Podcast Network. It's great to be on board. Special thanks to Toby Shain for the voiceovers, and Adrian Leung for the music. We also MC events now. If you're looking for post-1975 after-dinner material, contact us at [email protected]. We can travel. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Southern Summer finale. We talk Clarke, Waugh, the culture review and being on Wikipedia. We ask the ABCs Paul Kennedy about his ‘Caught Out’ investigation before he asks us about being champed by umpires. Trent Copeland makes his long awaited bow, discussing nicking off Jayawardene and the 140s club. We close with AskTGC, where Dr Happy provides welcome clinical advice on, well, Dad. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia lost its Captain, Vice Captain and Coach this week. In doing so they ushered in a new Beta era that frankly frightens us all. We went another ninety minutes on this, and couldn’t have done it without Adam Collins in Jo’berg and of course Damien Fleming, who knows more about shaping deliveries than anyone else. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s big. 60 minutes of irresistible darkness punctuated by 30 minutes of light. Come for the cheating, stay for Ellyse Perry. Doyen Sports Writer Peter Lalor brings us comment from Cape Town before Australia's foremost cricketing role model and adult, Ellyse Perry, joins us from Mumbai to provide a ray of light. Finally, we welcome clinical psychologist Dr Tim Sharp, aka Dr Happy, for some overdue help with #AskTGC. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South Africa-Australia Alpha Wars roll on as Smith feels contact and gets Rabada sent. Or does he? Yes. Meanwhile TGC calls for a crowd-sourced Wikipedia page, before Adam Collins brings actual insights and tells of actual guests on his own cast (it’s a good cast). We finish with the most expansive #AskTGC yet – pondering the important questions about rigs, Dads, alphadom and other new territory. It’s a show. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s be honest, this show’s about sledging. Along the way you’ll hear from Cricinfo’s Dan Brettig, Ed Cowan joins to take your questions, talk retirement, and reinforce his deep affection for George Bailey, and we finish with the most abstract AskTGC yet, where Higgos raises something called The Experience Machine, and the rest of us contemplate the impact of Brexit on rigs. Thanks as always to Adrian Leung for the intro tune and Toby Shain for the ads and voiceovers. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We return for the clash of the Alpha nations to talk Qantas shares, post capitalism, Andrew Daddo, Ivan Milat, and Dele Alli. Adam Collins helpfully guides us through the cricket itself, and Merv delivers as Merv does. * Tea and No Sympathy will be out in the UK on June 7. ** We do events now too. For all your bespoke club cricket entertainment needs in Australia or the UK, talk to us. Big thanks to Toby Shain for music and Julia Dowe for graphics. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double the guests and double the hours of pure alpha to close out our second series. We split this one into two parts. First, we’re joined by freelancer extraordinaire Vithushan Ehantharajah, who explains why England are so good with the white ball and how to doctor a ball correctly. We also talk to Mitch Marsh, the cricketer everyone wants to be, who in-turn talks about the perfection of Marcus Stoinis. For Part Two, we finally get our man: George Bailey gives us half an hour of his best – you can practically see the glass of red by his side as he outlines what it really takes to be the best bloke in cricket. Stick around for AskTGC too, which rounds things out. A big thanks to everyone who made this season happen: Toby Shain on voice, Adrian Leung with the intro, all the writers and journos, all the guests, and to Fox Sports for supporting us this year. Most importantly, as trite as it is, you, the listener, for sticking with this thing that gives us a greater sense of self-worth than is probably healthy. Will we go around next year? 'Yeah, thinking about it mate..' In other words, probably. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double the guests and double the hours of pure alpha to close out our second series. We split this one into two parts. First, we’re joined by freelancer extraordinaire Vithushan Ehantharajah, who explains why England are so good with the white ball and how to doctor a ball correctly. We also talk to Mitch Marsh, the cricketer everyone wants to be, who in-turn talks about the perfection of Marcus Stoinis. For Part Two, we finally get our man: George Bailey gives us half an hour of his best – you can practically see the glass of red by his side as he outlines what it really takes to be the best bloke in cricket. Stick around for AskTGC too, which rounds things out. A big thanks to everyone who made this season happen: Toby Shain on voice, Adrian Leung with the intro, all the writers and journos, all the guests, and to Fox Sports for supporting us this year. Most importantly, as trite as it is, you, the listener, for sticking with this thing that gives us a greater sense of self-worth than is probably healthy. Will we go around next year? 'Yeah, thinking about it mate..' In other words, probably.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There may be a post-Ashes lull in the Australian summer, but that doesn’t stop us recording the longest show of all time. Stick with it though, as Steve O’Keefe walks us through everything from under 10s rejection to a 12-for in Pune, and everything in between. Izzy Westbury goes a few more rounds with us and explains the Stokes affray thing, and Andrew Walton from MyCricket joins to celebrate 10 years and explain why he killed the art (science?) of lying in cricketEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia 4, England 0. Was this good? Also, entrepreneur, philanthropist, community leader and former Shield batsman Ryan Carters joins to talk about better things, like Batting For Change. He’s followed by Australian paceman Jackson Bird, who covers private school cricket, bowling ‘140s’, the post-Ashes circuit and whether he remembers any of us. And then - as ever - it’s #AskTGCEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Higgins and Dave Edwards are joined by Adam Collins to discuss the state of play after 2 days of Test cricket at the SCG. Mason Crane, Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja and #AskTGCEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Higgos and Eddos are joined by Ed Cowan and The Times journalist Will Macpherson to discuss SCG memories, Mason Crane, England's tour and of course.... circuiting. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look back at the MCG, forward to the SCG, and ask: what happened to Whateley? To help, we speak with writer extraordinaire Jarrod Kimber, a man with a fairly decent view of the Grandstand state of play as it stands. Who will be next? What even is an ‘SEN’? These questions, and a far more interesting chat about Jarrod’s new novella, ‘The Lillee of Campbellfield’, round our conversation. We finish, as ever, with Ask TGC. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A two-man band this week, as Pez and Higgos take up the post-Christmas mantle. We ponder a ponderous Boxing Day Test, before chatting with coaching whisperer to the stars, Trent Woodhill, who explains why everything you thought about cricket is probably wrong. We also catch up with The Times' Will Macpherson to talk about which careers should end and why, and take your questions in an abbreviated AskTGC EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this show: Another victory for alpha cricket. It's 3-0, Steve Smith gets the Bradman treatment, Marsh scores a ton in front of Dad, and England lose face. We discuss this and more with writer virtuoso Gideon Haigh, before talking with special guest Simon Katich - who covers Brendon Julian, winning in India, wearing State kit at grade level, impressions of Shane Watson and more.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head West, where aesthetics may have killed Handscomb, we pay tribute to speed as is custom, we talk Duckett, Magic Bullet Theory and ponder whether the home team circuit too little, there’s Beta dismissals and the Windies, Adam Collins joins with facts and knowledge, #AskTGC continues and – in the greatest and least deserved coup in podcast history – we steal 19 minutes of Michael Atherton’s time. It was well worth it.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's 2-0: are we happy now? We talk Smith, Marsh, Anderson, sledging, fear, entitlement and hindsight post-Adelaide, before Pez and Dave catch up with former England Test stalwart Mark Butcher. #AskTGC closes things up, where we grapple with slight variations on the standard themes of alphas, champs, salads, and Toadie from Neighbours. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia 1 – 0 England: we wrap the Gabba, forensically examine the Australian Alpha Playbook, get the UK view from The Times’ Will Macpherson, take your questions on #AskTGC, and chat extensively with Chris Rogers on his own triple C: cricket, commentary and the circuit. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ending careers, salad-based selections, the women triumph, Nine's commentary, #AskTGC. Fox Sports' Tom Morris joins to explain both his blue tick and Australia's impending win, and in a major coup for TGC, The Betoota Advocate's Clancy Overell dials in with his take from The Diamantina Shire. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things are starting to get real. On this show: Women’s Ashes, Renshaw’s net, and Christmas time for ex-players. BBC Commentator Izzy Westbury joins and destroys us, and we talk with special guest – Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland, who covers the future of Test cricket, Stokes, and getting sledged on the weekend with – in his words – “MOU Banter”. #AskTGC headlines proceedings, and by that I mean it comes last. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wanted to reek of runs? Credit: Toby Shain EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bumper show: Shield round 2, Lehmann's Dad issues, Cricket 'computer games', we release a new TGC fragrance, Adam Collins joins us to talk Women's Ashes and Stokes, BBC TMS commentator Dan Norcross is the first guest our Overseas Pro series from a pub in London, and a very special #AskTGC where extensive and earnest time is given to talking shower politics and the anti-art movement. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where's the runs, Renshaw needs vascular arms, Mankad for life, Warne wants love, Geeves talks crisis, and we're joined by The Times' very own Will Macpherson, who runs the rule over Stokes, England and circuiting in Townsville. Thanks to Adrian Leung for music, Toby Shain for voice and ads, and Julia Dowe for graphics. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phony Ashes War, #ThanksCricket, Failed Dymocks ventures, Pat Cummins and #AskTGC. Andrew Wu also joins us to talk about the selection policies and press conspiracies. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, in the spirit of all self-respecting cricketers, we're 'going round again'. With Higgos in Sydney, Pez in London and Dave on short-term hiatus, we crash through the winter that's been, the summer that's coming, and other semi-relevant material. Adam Collins joins us to give some sorely needed detail and credibility to the Stokes thing and England generally, and Cowan is as hard-hitting as ever. Some shameless book promotion too, as well as your questions. Also please buy our book.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grade Cricketer Podcast is back. Sam, Dave and Ian 'going around again' this summer, commencing October 19. Take a listen to some of the fun the boys had last time around. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stoinis, Shield, Selectors, David Hussey, Bryce McGain, farewell messages, #AskTGC With thanks to: Adrian Leung (music), Julia Dowe (design), Toby Shain (voice) EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ODI's, Allan Border Medal, Australian Open, Big Bash, #AskTGC, Richard Hinds EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ODI's v Pakistan, Big Bash, India Test Squad, New Zealand v Bangladesh, #AskTGC EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Test wrap; Brett Geeves, Mickey Edwards, Will Pucovski; #AskTGC EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 5 finish, club songs part 2, #AskTGC, CEO of Cricket NSW Andrew Jones EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

alpha and champ politics, 'spinners', Brittany Carter, #AskTGC EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Handscomb keeping, SCG demographics, laps, #AskTGC EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.