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Cricket Unfiltered

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If you love cricket, then Cricket Unfiltered is the podcast for you. Get closer to the game than ever before with the longest-running weekly Australian cricket podcast — winner of the 2024 Radio Today Sports Podcast of the Year. Hosted by Andrew Menczel (aka Menners) and a rotating team of cricket all-stars, the show dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a real passion for the game. You’ll hear from top cricket journalists, current players, and legends of the sport — all unfiltered and in-depth. Cricket Unfiltered has twice been a finalist in the Australian Podcast Awards and has episodes included in the National Film & Sound Archive, recognising its place in Australia’s media landscape. Menners launched the podcast in 2013 and has interviewed 15 Australian captains along the way. He’s also a respected cricket commentator across men’s and women’s matches, and an award-winning podcast producer and interviewer. If cricket matters to you — this podcast is a must.
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Episodes

Interview Special with Mel Jones

In this special episode Menners sits down with former Australian player and Fox Cricket broadcaster Mel Jones.We discuss her playing and broadcasting career and how opportunities for females have changed in both areas. You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy f...

Jan 24, 201940 minSeason 1Ep. 315

Get to Know Kurtis Patterson

Kurtis Patterson has been rushed into the Test squad to play Sri Lanka. Here is the interview he did with Andrew Menczel from the very first episode of the podcast. Find out his approach to batting and making big scores.Full coverage of the Test at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Jan 22, 201920 minSeason 1Ep. 314

Perception is Reality in the Millennium We Live w/ Craddock, Horne & Haigh

Three of the best cricket writers in Australia join Andrew Menczel to discuss all the news surrounding the Australian team in the lead up to the Test series against Sri Lanka.Robert Craddock from the Courier Mail and Cricket 360, Ben Horne chief cricket writer for Newscorp and Gideon Haigh from The Australian all feature in this episode.You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dail...

Jan 21, 201949 minSeason 1Ep. 313

Listener Mail Special

-The listeners set the agenda for this episode! Some great topics for debate including the selectors, the state of Aussie batting and does the BBL need more international stars?-Also hear from Virat Kohli, Jhye Richardson & Ravi Shastri-Andrew Menczel and Paul Dennett discuss Australia's ODI win at the SCG and India's test series win.You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dai...

Jan 14, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 311

"Everything Is Up For Review" w/ Ben Horne & Fawad Ahmed

Newscorp's chief cricket writer Ben Horne joins Menners to discuss all the shocks from the test team announced to play Sri Lanka. Then Sydney Thunder Legspinner, Fawad Ahmed, is the shows special guest.Find out why Fawad came to Australia and how his Big Bash campaign is going. You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket Support this show http://sup...

Jan 09, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 310

The Making of Fox Cricket w/ Isa Guha & Adam Gilchrist

A unique behind the scenes look at the formation and challenges of Fox Cricket and how the commentators approach their craft. Steve Crawley (Head of TV at Fox Sports) and Matt Weiss (General Manager of Fox Cricket) give unique insights from when Fox Sports bid for the cricket through to the details of the coverage.Then two of the top Fox Cricket commentators, Isa Guha and Adam Gilchrist, reveal how they got into commentary and what it is like working with Warnie. You can email the show at: auscr...

Jan 07, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 309

2018 Review & Harsha Bhogle

Ben Horne, Gav Joshi and Andrew Menczel review the highs and lows of 2018.Then to conclude a last minute surprise guest joins Menners for an absolute ripper of an interview.You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnyst...

Jan 02, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 308

#61 India Win MCG Test

Russell Gould from the Herald Sun and Ben Horne from the Daily Telegraph join Andrew Menczel to dissect Australia's 137 run loss to India in the Boxing Day Test.We also hear from Pete Handscomb after his match-winning performance for the Melbourne Stars against the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash.You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket Support thi...

Dec 31, 201842 minSeason 1Ep. 307

#60 News, Big Bash & Supercoach Update

Sam Landsberger, from the Herald Sun, and Menners wrap up all the headlines including Bancroft and Smith's explosive interviews.Then Tom 'Supercoach' Sangster gives you all the info you need to keep up with the leaders.You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy f...

Dec 27, 201843 minSeason 1Ep. 306

#59 Test & Big Bash Battles w/ Robert Craddock & Peter Lalor

-Robert Craddock joins the show to discuss the thrilling test series between Australian and India and the remarkable form of Nathan Lyon-Menners goes roving at the SCG and talks to:Ellyse PerryGrace HarrisAsh GardinerJosh Phillippe-Peter Lalor phones in and drops a big hint on who Australia will pick in the final XI on Boxing DayYou can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegra...

Dec 23, 20181 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 305

Special Release - Steve Smith Talks (Full Press Conference)

Full audio from Steve Smith's press conference at the SCG.You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 201815 minSeason 1Ep. 304

#58 Series Level! w/ Alison Mitchell & Jason Gillespie

-Alison Mitchell cricket commentator for 7 Cricket & ABC Grandstand joins Menners to discuss the test series so far-Gav Joshi helps dissect the series and gives his insights into the Indian teams squabbles-Former Australian Fast Bowler and current Adelaide Strikers coach Jason Gillespie on the art of coaching.Play Supercoach at: www.supercoach.com.auCricket Unfiltered League Code: 976361You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewme...

Dec 19, 20181 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 303

#57 Big Bash Big Preview

Special Big Bash preview with Andrew Menczel & Tom Sangster:-What's new this BBL-Michael Vaughan’s predictions and team form guide-Top 3s: Fixtures, Flops, Young Guns and Comeback players-Menners reveals his Supercoach TeamPlay Supercoach at: www.supercoach.com.auCricket Unfiltered League Code: 976361You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket S...

Dec 17, 20181 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 302

#56 Test Troubles, Headlines & BBL Analysis

The panel tries to get to the bottom of Australia's test troubles, discusses all the big cricket news and then analyse four of the Big Bash Squads. Play Supercoach at: www.supercoach.com.auCricket Unfiltered League Code: 976361You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/p...

Dec 12, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 301

#55 Test Wrap, Legend Time & the WBBL w/ Ian Healy

Menners has a feast for the airwaves:-Richard Earle from the Adelaide Advertiser reports in straight after the Aussie test loss-Test Legend Ian Healy is our special guest this week and we look back on his decorated career-Elyse Villani and Dane Van Niekerk chat about the start to the WBBL Play Supercoach at: www.supercoach.com.auCricket Unfiltered League Code: 976361You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all...

Dec 10, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 300

#54 Test Update, BBL Supercoach and a World Champ w/ Rachael Haynes

-Australian/Indian Cricket journalist Gav Joshi checks in from Adelaide-We analyse some of the Big Bash squads-Australian Women's Team vice-captain Rachael Haynes on winning the WT20 and the Sydney Thunder's chances in the WBBLPlay Supercoach at: www.supercoach.com.au Cricket Unfiltered League Code: 976361You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket ...

Dec 06, 201856 minSeason 1Ep. 299

#53 Australia vs India Test Series Preview & Predictions w/ Ben Horne, Peter Lalor & Mark Howard

Get ready for a huge test series with top cricket journalists Ben Horne and Peter Lalor. Then Mark Howard from Fox Cricket joins the show to take us behind the scenes of the cricket coverage.You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out infor...

Dec 02, 20181 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 298

#52 Bathed in Blue w/ Alyssa Healy

Andrew Menczel, Joe Barton and Tom Sangster wrap up the Women's World T20 win and India's T20 series win, discuss the Aussie 1st Test side and then do a deep dive into the Indian Test squad. Also making her podcast debut, Eliza Sewell from the Herald Sun interviews the Player of Women's World T20 tournament Alyssa Healy the morning after lifting the trophy.You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the crick...

Nov 26, 20181 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 297

#51 'Keepers' w/ Rod Marsh & Alex Carey

THIS WEEK:Ben Horne, Joe Barton and Andrew Menczel get you up to speed with the cricket news and there are two feature interviews with special guests.Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh joins the show to discuss his immense contribution to Australian cricket. Then, Australian white ball vice captain and wicketkeeper Alex Carey chats to Menners about how the Aussie team is coping with a tough run of losses. You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.comFind Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners...

Nov 20, 20181 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 296

50th Special w/ Allan Border & Michael Hussey

To celebrate the 50th episode of Cricket Unfiltered Australian legends Allan Border and Michael Hussey join Andrew Menczel to discuss all the big cricket news. Also on the show Newscorp's chief cricket writer, Ben Horne, has his assessment of Australia's ODI series loss to South Africa.You can email the show at: auscricketpod@gmail.com Find Andrew Menczel on twitter @amenners or www.andrewmenczel.comKeep up with all the cricket news at: www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket Support this show h...

Nov 13, 201859 minSeason 1Ep. 295

#49 The Voice of Cricket w/ Jim Maxwell

Long time broadcasting legend, Jim Maxwell, is Menners special guest this week. They discuss:-Why the ball tampering scandal hurt Jim so much.-The review fall out-India's chances of winning in Australia -Alan McGilvray & Richie BenaudYou can email the show auscricketpod@gmail.com or tweet Menners at @amenners Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn mo...

Nov 07, 201854 minSeason 1Ep. 294

#48 Will the Player Bans be Overturned? w/ Robert Craddock & Peter Lalor

Two of the best cricket writers in Australia, Robert Craddock (Courier Mail & Fox Cricket) and Peter Lalor (The Australian Newspaper) join Andrew Menczel to discuss the recent findings of the twin reviews into the culture of the Australian cricket team and Cricket Australia. They also preview the upcoming ODI series between Australia and South Africa. Email Menners at auscricketpod@gmail.com or tweet at @amenners about the show.You can keep up with all the cricket action at www.dailytelegrap...

Oct 30, 201850 minSeason 1Ep. 293

#47 Wings (the band) w/ Menners, Barto & Tom

We work out what went wrong in the UAE, wrap up a controversial week of cricket news and preview the Pakistan versus Australia Test series. Email Menners at auscricketpod@gmail.com or tweet at @amenners about the show.You can keep up with all the cricket action at www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket or www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricketGo to www.andrewmenczel.com for all the links and information about the podcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acas...

Oct 23, 201854 minSeason 1Ep. 292

#46 Crossing the Line w/ Gideon Haigh

Special guest this week is esteemed cricket writer and journalist Gideon Haigh who has conducted his own cultural review into Australian cricket by talking to 50 unnamed sources for his book 'Crossing The Line'. We discuss all the problems that led to the ball tampering fiasco. Email Menners at auscricketpod@gmail.com or tweet at @amenners about the show.You can keep up with all the cricket action at www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket or www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricketGo to www.andre...

Oct 18, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 291

#45 Special Guest: Pat Cummins

Australian Fast Bowler Pat Cummins is Andrew Menczel's special guest and they discuss:-How this Australian team will make Australia proud-Last years Ashes success-Pat's philosophy to life and cricket-The Dennis Lillee effect-The effects of the Ball Tampering fiascoand lots more..Email Menners at auscricketpod@gmail.com or tweet at @amenners about the show.You can keep up with all the cricket action at www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket or www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricketGo to www.andr...

Oct 11, 201840 minSeason 1Ep. 290

#44 Pakistan Test Series Preview w/ Horne, Menczel & Barton

The panel:-Previews the upcoming two test series between Australia and Pakistan-Discuss the stand out performances from the domestic one-day cup-Wrap up the spicy T20 series between Australia and England.Email Menners at auscricketpod@gmail.com or tweet at @amenners about the show. You can keep up with all the cricket action at www.dailytelegraph.com.au/cricket or theaustralian.com.au/cricket Go to www.andrewmenczel.com for all the links and information about the podcast. Support this show http:...

Oct 02, 201853 minSeason 1Ep. 289

MiniPod - Australia has 2 Vice-Captains! w/ M Marsh, Hazlewood & Horne

Hear from Australia's new vice-captains.You can keep up with all the cricket action at www.dailytelegraph.com.au/cricket or theaustralian.com.au/cricket Go to www.andrewmenczel.com for all the links and information about the podcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 201811 minSeason 1Ep. 288

#43 Inside the Australian Women's cricket team w/ Rachael Haynes

The Australian Women's team vice-captain joins Menners to preview the start of the international summer and cover the weeks cricket headlines. Email Menners at auscricketpod@gmail.com or tweet at @amenners about the show. You can keep up with all the cricket action at www.dailytelegraph.com.au/cricket or theaustralian.com.au/cricket Go to www.andrewmenczel.com for all the links and information about the podcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/priva...

Sep 25, 201844 minSeason 1Ep. 287

#42 Bullies & Boors with Ben Horne & Peter Lalor

Selection shockers, Curious Quotes and Osama Allegations means the crew has a lot to talk about this week. Email Menners at auscricketpod@gmail.com or tweet at @amenners about the show. You can keep up with all the cricket action at www.dailytelegraph.com.au/cricket or theaustralian.com.au/cricket Go to www.andrewmenczel.com for all the links and information about the podcast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informati...

Sep 18, 201850 minSeason 1Ep. 286

#41 Glenn Maxwell Snubbed Again

Ben Horne thinks this could be the end of Glenn Maxwell's Test career and Andrew Menczel has called it a shocker. Find out all the details from the Australian Test squad announced to tour the UAE to play Pakistan.Email Menners at auscricketpod@gmail.com or tweet at @amenners about the show. You can keep up with all the cricket action at www.dailytelegraph.com.au/cricket or theaustralian.com.au/cricket Go to www.andrewmenczel.com for all the links and information about the podcast. Support this s...

Sep 12, 201818 minSeason 1Ep. 285
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