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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

World Cup Anguish Relived w/ Peter Lalor

Peter Lalor, Chief Cricket writer from The Australian Newspaper, joins us to cover all the cricket headlines. Paul and Menners also review episode 6 of 'The Test'. Head to Instagram and Twitter: @auscricketpod Email us: auscricketpod@gmail.com 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

May 19, 202053 min

History Special: Don Bradman begins his Test match career

Paul Dennett with part 2 of the Bradman story. Bradman makes his Test debut in the Ashes of 1928/29 - a series played befofe huge crowds with unprecedented public interest. Head to Instagram and Twitter: @auscricketpod Email us: auscricketpod@gmail.com 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...

May 17, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 405

Victorian Cricket Disgrace & 'The Test' Ep 5 Review

Menners and Paul discuss proposed Big Bash innovations, a potential Aussie rescue tour to England, NZ teams in the BBL and Sheffield Shield reductions and Mad Menners fires up at Cricket Victoria slashing its staff. They also review episode 5 of The Test. Head to Instagram and Twitter: @auscricketpod Email us: auscricketpod@gmail.com 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 ...

May 12, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 404

Sheffield Shield Winner & Test Bat Kurtis Patterson with Menners

NSW, Australian and Perth Scorcher Batter Kurtis Patterson joins for a wide ranging chat about his batting, his 2 test matches and what it was like being under the microscope for Amazon's 'The Test'. 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

May 10, 202034 min

The Aussies Are The Best At Cricket Again & 'The Test' Ep 4 Review

The Test rankings have seen Australia rise to #1 in Test and T20 cricket which has cheered up Menners and Paul, the contract list is out and they review Episode 4 of The Test. Head to Instagram and Twitter: @auscricketpod Email us: auscricketpod@gmail.com 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/adchoice...

May 06, 202059 min

Cricket in Trouble? & The Test Episode 3

Menners and Paul discuss the concerning news that Australian cricket is reportedly in a dire financial situation, they go through all the cricket headlines and review episode 3 of 'The Test' on Amazon Prime. The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpod TikTok: cricketunfiltered Website:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Apr 28, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 404

SOK Shafted & 'The Test' Episode 2

A NSW stalwart was shafted this week and the hosts aren't happy. Also they do a comprehensive review of episode 2 of 'The Test' on Amazon Prime.The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ 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. Vis...

Apr 08, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 403

History Special: The Rise of Bradman

Don Bradman's career is more than just his average. This is the rarely told tale of his stunning rise from obscurity to national hero status in four weeks - all before he even played a Test match. 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

Apr 05, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 402

Lockdown Special Interview: Alex Blackwell

Alex Blackwell is the most capped Australian female player. She joined Andrew Menczel for a wide ranging chat about her career. 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

Apr 03, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 401

Review of The Test Episode 1

Menners and Paul discuss and debate episode 1 of the Test which featured the start of Justin Langer's coaching tenure in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal. Was it any good? Was it right the Aussies went to World War I battlefields before the tour? How does Langer come across? These questions and loads more are answered plus we cover off all the cricket headlines including Tim Paine's Zoom press conference and the end of Steve Smith's leadership position ban.The podcast is on Twitter and Ins...

Mar 31, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 400

Minipod: Amazing Story of Cricket on TV From England

We all love watching the Ashes live on TV from England. Have you ever thought how it all began though? It's a fascinating story - in which Kerry Packer plays a surprise role. Paul takes you through it in this minipod.The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.co...

Mar 29, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 399

Adjusting w/ Peter Nevill

The podcast has a plan to continue through out this pandemic. Tune in to hear it. Menners is also joined by the NSW Skipper and former Test wicket keeper Peter Nevill after his side won the Sheffield Shield.Reach out to us:auscricketpod@gmail.com@auscricketpod: Twitter and InstagramTIk Tok: Cricket UnfilteredYoutube: Cricket Unfitlered@amenners on Twitter or @amennerscricket instagram Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i...

Mar 24, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 398

The Game Nobody Saw w/ Jess Jonassen

Menners is joined by Jelisa Apps and they talk about all the effects of the Coronavirus on cricket. Then Menners takes us through being at an international cricket game with no spectators, and finally they are joined by T20 World Cup Winning player Jess Jonassen.The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/You can find us on twitter:@jelisaapps@amenners@the_summer_game (it is annoying to type) Support...

Mar 17, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 397

Australia vs The Universe

We reflect, on perhaps, the greatest night for Women's sport in our country and discuss all the Australian ODI news.The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/You can find us on twitter: @jelisaapps@amenners@the_summer_game (it is annoying to type) Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Mar 11, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 395

Smith, Cummins or....? w/ Gideon Haigh

We are joined by the world's premier cricket writer, Gideon Haigh to discuss the state of Australian cricket, the Aussie captaincy, Warner and Smith, Australia's relationship with India, obscure cricket history and more. Plus we wrap up the women's T20 World Cup and the first ODI from South Africa.The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfilt...

Mar 04, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 394

The Wobbles w/ Jelisa, Menners & Paul

The crew discuss the defending T20 World Champs having the wobbles at home, the tour of South Africa and the upcoming year of cricket ahead. 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

Feb 26, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 393

Back to Africa!

We preview of Australia's return to South Africa; we preview the women's T20 World Cup, we discuss the ICC's plans for more white-ball tournaments and Menners discovers the next Shane Warne!The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ 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 info...

Feb 18, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 392

Sachin Rates Marnus

Big Bash wrap, Women's World Cup, Cricket Awards and Bushfire Bash make up the headlines and Menners ran into Sachin Tendulkar. Listen for all that and "Can't Let it Go".The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ 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 ...

Feb 12, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 391

Firing up for the Final! w/ Sam Landsberger

Menners and Paul debate whether the Big Bash Final should be moved to Melbourne, they discuss why the BBL finals crowds have been so poor and look at the Aussie squads for the ODIs and T20s in the upcoming tour of South Africa. Plus they are joined by Sam Landsberger from the Herald Sun to get his take on all the big cricketing issues.The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ Support this show htt...

Feb 05, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 390

Not A Question Of Comedy w/ Jelisa Apps

Mad Menners & Mad Apps make an appearance over different issues and the panel discusses a thrilling final weekend of the regular Big Bash season. This show also features Shane Bond, Aaron Finch and Steve Smith.The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/l...

Jan 29, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 389

The Commentary Critique is Back! w/ Peter Lalor

Peter Lalor from the Australian joins the show to discuss Australia's loss to India and the Big Bash. Paul and Andrew go through the cricket headlines and finish with an old favourite section: the commentary Critique!The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.co...

Jan 22, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 388

India Isn't Good Anymore w/ Jelisa Apps

Australia smashes India and the Big Bash is firing up so Menners, Paul and Jelisa have a lot to discuss.Andrew Menczel and Paul Dennett are joined Jelisa Apps from Channel 9 to discuss the Australian tour of India, all the Big Bash and cricket news as well as how cricket has changed over the last 20 years. The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/crick...

Jan 15, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 387

Kiwis Crunched w/ Gus Worland

Menners and Paul are joined by Gus Worland of Triple M, Fox Sports and the Today show to review the Test summer, look ahead to the ODI tour of India and debate all the big cricket issues. Glenn McGrath and Nathan Lyon also appear on the show.The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpodTikTok: cricketunfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out infor...

Jan 08, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 386

The Fun Police

Spinners Lloyd Pope and Chris Green feature this week. Menners and Paul are joined by Lachlan McKirdy from Sporting News AU to discuss the Boxing Day Test, preview the SCG Test and get stuck into the Big Bash.The podcast is on Twitter and Instagram as: @auscricketpod Tik Tok: Cricket UnfilteredWebsite:https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/cricket-unfiltered/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Dec 30, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 385

Will the Kiwis get smoked again?

The health of the Big Bash, the Boxing Day Test and the IPL auction are some of the big items on this show. Paul and Menners are joined by Julian Linden from The Daily Telegraph for a Big Bash update and Simon Auteri to discuss the great new book "For Cap and Country".Find the show at: @auscricketpod on Twitter and Insta. The show is on tiktok as Cricket Unfiltered. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omn...

Dec 23, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 384

Learning to say Labuschagne w/ Jelisa Apps

The panel review the Perth Test and look ahead to Boxing Day. They also preview the Big Bash and make fearless predictions. And Paul and Jelisa try to teach Menners how to pronounce Labuschagne correctly. Find the show at: @auscricketpod on Twitter and Insta. The show is on tiktok as Cricket Unfiltered. 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 y...

Dec 18, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 383

MCG Pitch Debacle

Ben Horne from Newscorp joins Paul and Menners to preview the Australia v New Zealand Test series and to discuss the sensational development of an MCG Sheffield Shield game being cancelled because of the state of the pitch.Find the show at: @auscricketpod on Twitter and Insta. The show is on tiktok as Cricket Unfiltered. 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. ...

Dec 09, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 382

WBBL Finals Shamble w/ Peter Lalor

Peter Lalor joins for a chat about Warner's success and the improvement in the Aussie team. Then Paul and Menners discuss all the cricket headlines including some crazy WBBL finals scheduling.Find the show at: @auscricketpod on Twitter and Insta. The show is on TIK TOK as Cricket Unfiltered 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 choice...

Dec 04, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 381

Brisbane Review, Adelaide Preview w/ Jelisa Apps

Andrew Menczel and Paul Dennett review the 1st Test against Pakistan and preview the second with Jelisa Apps from Channel Nine.To get in touch: Twitter - @auscricketpod, Instagram - auscricketpod, TikTok: cricketunfiltered 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

Nov 27, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 380

'There would be blood on the floor" w/ Peter Lalor

Andrew Menczel and Paul Dennett preview the Pakistan Test series with Peter Lalor, tackle the cricket headlines and poke around on Tik Tok.To get in touch: Twitter - @auscricketpod, Instagram - auscricketpod. 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

Nov 18, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 379
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