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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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Cricket Daily June 1 - Hockley appointed Cricket Australia CEO, South Africa Cricket Awards and more

Cricket Daily has its own podcast feed, please follow or subscribe on your favourite podcasting app here: https://omny.fm/shows/cricket-daily Your daily fix of cricket news released Monday to Friday at 3pm AEST. Today's hosts are Andrew Menczel and Gav Joshi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 01, 202116 minSeason 8Ep. 47

Cricket Daily - May 31 - IPL moves to the UAE & more

Cricket Daily has its own podcast feed, please follow or subscribe on your favourite podcasting app here: https://omny.fm/shows/cricket-daily Cricket Daily will be released Monday to Friday at 3pm AEST and will be covering all the major cricket headlines from around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 202117 minSeason 8Ep. 46

Rub whatever you like on your balls!

We are now on Patreon! Sign up to support us and get EXTRA shows: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Ball tampering! Here we go again . . . Menners, Jelisa and Paul debate the scandal that won't go away. Plus they talk about the exciting summer of cricket schedule released for next season and Paul gives J and M a one-question cricket and rugby league quiz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 20211 hrSeason 8Ep. 45

Cricket and war with SAS Soldier Anthony 'Harry' Moffitt

We are now on Patreon! Sign up to support us and get EXTRA shows: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Our special guest is Anthony 'Harry' Moffitt - an Australian SAS solider who has released a book called 11 bats a story of combat, cricket and the SAS – detailing the surprising role that cricket had in his 11 overseas deployments as part of Australia’s SAS. Cricket was a source of comfort and fun for the Australian soldiers in the midst of the horrors of war, helped build bridges with locals in...

May 17, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 8Ep. 44

Bancroft and Paine-ful Reporting

We are now on Patreon! Sign up to support us and get EXTRA shows: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Paul and Menners discuss the comments made by Cameron Bancroft in England and Menners clarifies Tim Paine's comments from the Chappell Foundation dinner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 202121 minSeason 8Ep. 43

Broken bubbles and bamboo bats

We are now on Patreon! Sign up to support us and get EXTRA shows: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Menners, Paul and Jelisa discuss how poor the IPL bubble was, look at how the Aussies and English are going in county cricket ahead of the Ashes and explore whether bamboo bats will ever be a thing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 202131 minSeason 8Ep. 42

Menners Masterclass Ep 3 - Greg Chappell

Greg Chappell played 87 Tests for Australia and captained Australia in 48 of them. Greg has made an immense contribution to the game on and off the field. Greg joins Menners to discuss the legacy he would like to leave behind. This is some highlights from the full interview which is available on our patreon page. Find it here: https://t.co/fAXU3mtI7x?amp=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 202116 minSeason 8Ep. 41

A human tragedy in India

We are now on Patreon! Sign up to support us and get EXTRA shows: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Menners, Paul and Jelisa are joined by cricket writer Bharat Sundaresan for an update on the tragic situation unfolding in India. And they discuss what the right approach should be to repatriating Australian citizens in India. Plus all the other cricket news in a very busy week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

May 06, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 8Ep. 40

Highs and lows of a stunning season

We are now on Patreon! Sign up to support us and get EXTRA shows: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered The team discuss the tragic situation in India. And then review the best and worst of 200/21 - a unique season. And finally, they debate the question from last show - can two batters be out off the same ball in any form of cricket? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 202159 minSeason 8Ep. 39

Menners Masterclass Episode 2 - Lisa Sthalekar

This a sample of the latest Menners Masterclass, the full show is available at: https://patreon.com/Cricketunfiltered Former Australian captain and broadcaster Lisa Sthalekar joins Menners for an interview about her glittering career and contribution to Australian cricket. In the last 2 years Lisa has been inducted into the ICC and Australian Cricket Hall of Fame's joining legends like Bradman, Border, Richards and Tendulkar. Lisa played 187 times for Australia across three formats and won 4 Wor...

Apr 27, 202115 minSeason 8Ep. 38

It's outs not wickets!

We are now on Patreon! Sign up to support us and get EXTRA shows: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Everyone hates the Hundred's plan to call wickets outs! Except us! Menners and Paul love it and Jelisa is relaxed. Paul is loving the IPL but thinks that with India's growing covid disaster it is time for it to be stopped but Jelisa disagrees. And we cover off the Shield final and all the cricket news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Apr 21, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 8Ep. 37

Swepson in Lyon out?

We are now on Patreon! Sign up to support us and get EXTRA shows: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Fresh from calling the Shield in Wollongong Menners and Paul discuss all the latest cricket news - and Menners controversially says he'd drop Lyon and pick Swepson. Is the IPL in trouble? Is Menners' marriage in trouble too?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 07, 202130 minSeason 8Ep. 36

India to Dominate? With Bharat Sundaresan

We are now on Patreon! Sign up to support us and get EXTRA shows: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Bharat joins Menners and Paul to talk all things India. Paul thinks India are set to dominate cricket forever – Bharat and Menners aren’t so sure. Paul and Menners solve the soft signal problem for disputed catches and highlight the crazy cricket law that will one day ruin an important gane. Plus all the headlines from women’s cricket and domestic cricket and can’t let it go! And we provide a sn...

Mar 30, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 8Ep. 35

32 all out . . . plus Shane Watson!

Aussie legend Shane Watson is on! His new website here: https://www.t20stars.com/ We are now on Patreon! Sign up to support us and get EXTRA shows: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered In today's episode we bemoan NSW's record low total, Paul bangs on about Oliver Davies yet again, Menners and Jelisa giggle that Paul's Cricket Unfiltered t-shirts have yet to make a sale and we have plenty of viewer mail and, of course, can't let it go! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn mo...

Mar 24, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 8Ep. 34

We Can't Win the World Cup!

We select our Aussie side for the world cup but we don't think the Aussies will win it. Dennett comes up with some brilliant/idiotic left-field suggestions much to the bemusement of Jelisa and Menners. Menners plans to commission a statue of Jelisa. And all the headlines and cricket news. And we introduce our range of DRS-themed shirts. Please consider! https://my-store-11446520.creator-spring.com/ Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram @auscricketpod and on Tiktok and YouTube at CricketUnfilt...

Mar 10, 20211 hrSeason 8Ep. 33

Rooting for England

Jelisa is back! And, with Menners and Paul they debate Indian pitches, the form of Aaron Finch and whether it was right for selector George Bailey to guarantee his World Cup spot (it wasn't); Paul declares he is now a lifelong RCB fan, they discuss player dissent, Sheffield Shield, the future of Australia's domestic 50-over comp - and Menners and Paul try to convince Jelisa to cheer for England in the fourth Test to get Australia into the final of the World Test Championship. We have just releas...

Mar 03, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 8Ep. 32

For The Love Of Cricket with Merv Hughes (Repost after being lost)

Hall-of-fame inductee Merv Hughes joins us and talks engagingly about his career and the modern game. Plus we review the BBL final and debate all the big cricket issues. We have just released our 1st range of merchandise and they are about Paul's obsession: DRS!! Look and buy here: https://my-store-11446520.creator-spring.com/ Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and on TikTok at @cricketunfiltered See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your a...

Feb 24, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 8Ep. 30

Cricket Galore with Jim Maxwell and Sean Abbott

Menners and Paul are joined by the voice of Australian cricket, ABC radio’s Jim Maxwell. Menners talks to Jim about the current game and Paul asks him the questions he’s always wanted about cricket history. Aussie star Sean Abbott then joins them to talk about his future and what it was like being so close to the Australia India Test series. And of course, all the cricket headlines and talking points – plus Menners and Paul describe their television debut calling the Sheffield Shield. We have ju...

Feb 24, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 8Ep. 31

REPLAY: Ben McDermott on Run Outs and We Tell Him About Adelaide 92/93

This is a replay from Winter 2020 with Aussie white ball dasher Ben McDermott. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and TikTok at @cricketunfiltered. Our Youtube page is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy0BBL8yWgfkdocqAoLNUQ 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 19, 202133 minSeason 8Ep. 30

REPLAY: Marcus Harris On The Ashes 19 Tour & His Dog

This is a replay from Winter 2020 with Aussie Test opener Marcus Harris. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and TikTok at @cricketunfiltered. Our Youtube page is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy0BBL8yWgfkdocqAoLNUQ 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 18, 202136 minSeason 8Ep. 29

REPLAY: Jhye Richardson On The Start to His International Career

This is a replay from Winter 2020 with speedster Jhye Richardson. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and TikTok at @cricketunfiltered. Our Youtube page is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy0BBL8yWgfkdocqAoLNUQ 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 17, 202137 minSeason 8Ep. 28

REPLAY: Neil Manthorp on the South African and Australian Rivalry

This is a replay from Winter 2020 with South African cricket writer Neil Manthorp. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and TikTok at @cricketunfiltered. Our Youtube page is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy0BBL8yWgfkdocqAoLNUQ 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 16, 202150 minSeason 8Ep. 27

REPLAY: Trent Copeland On Combining Playing and Media Roles

This is a replay from Winter 2020 with Trent Copeland. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and TikTok at @cricketunfiltered. Our Youtube page is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy0BBL8yWgfkdocqAoLNUQ 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 15, 202138 minSeason 8Ep. 26

REPLAY: Wes Agar Reveals His Mental Health Battles

This is a replay from our Winter Series with the Bradman Young Cricketer of the year in 19/20, Wes Agar. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and TikTok at @cricketunfiltered. Our Youtube page is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy0BBL8yWgfkdocqAoLNUQ 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 podcast...

Feb 14, 202137 minSeason 8Ep. 25

Cheese Toasties and Self Reflection with James Vince

Menners, Paul and Jelisa discuss rumours of player dissatisfaction with Justin Langer, Dan Christian’s omission from the T20 side and the BBL finals and loads more and they chat with Sixers stars Carlos Brathwaite and James Vince. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and on TikTok at @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 informati...

Feb 04, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 8Ep. 23

"As High As I Can Soar' " with Lisa Griffith & Peter Lalor

Peter Lalor, Chief cricket writer for The Australian, joins us to reflect on India's victory and the squads to New Zealand and South Africa. Paul and Menners then wrap up the final round of the Big Bash regular season and to finish Lisa Griffith from the Sydney Sixers WBBL team joins the show for a chat about some great news for Women's cricket Follow the show at @auscricketpod on Twitter and Instagram.. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/cricket-unfiltered. See acast.com/privacy for p...

Jan 27, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 8Ep. 22

The Agony! India beat Australia

Menners, Paul and Jelisa are in shock and trying to deal with India’s stunning series win against Australia – the second ever win by an Asian side in Oz. Follow the show at @auscricketpod on Twitter and Instagram. 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

Jan 20, 202152 minSeason 8Ep. 21

Paine-ful Sydney

India saved the SCG Test match when defeat seemed certain and we review all the action. Jelisa, Paul and Menners also discuss the fall-out from Paine's final day verbal spray on Ravi Ashwin. Follow the show at @auscricketpod on Twitter and Instagram 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...

Jan 12, 202157 minSeason 8Ep. 20

We Need Warner!

Paul and Menners review the Boxing Day Test debacle, look forward to Sydney, tackle all the controversial issues and reflect on a hectic Big Bash. 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

Jan 04, 202157 minSeason 8Ep. 19
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