The Offspin

The Spinoff

A New Zealand cricket podcast hosted by Simon Day and Alex Braae, with a squad of sloggers, change bowlers and specialist fielders. Brought to you by The Beer Spot. Theme music by Sam Scott.

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The Offspin - Mohammad Isam on life after Christchurch and the Bangladesh bond with New Zealand

In a special edition of The Offspin, Mohammad Isam, ESPN Cricinfo’s Bangladesh correspondent, spoke to the podcast about his experience of the Christchurch terror attack, and the effect had on him and the team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 07, 2019•28 min

The Offspin – Mitchell McClenaghan visits the studio to discuss the Black Caps victory over Bangladesh and Simon's figure.

In the third episode of The Offspin, globetrotting freelance cricketer and muscleman Mitchell McClenaghan joins the podcast to discuss winning the IPL, the changing patterns of cricketing analytics and a nervy Black Caps win over Bangladesh. The Offspin is made possible by Coffee Supreme, keeping Simon (who's been up since 1230am and now has a full day at work) and Alex alive while cricket is played on the other side of the world. It's produced by Tina Tiller and theme music by Sam Flynn-Scott. ...

Jun 06, 2019•48 min

The Offspin – The Blacks Cap crush Sri Lanka, and we rate their new uniform.

In the second episode of The Offspin esteemed uniform ranker Calum Henderson joins the podcast to discuss the Black Caps comprehensive victory over Sri Lanka, uniform fashion trends and Simon Doull's glorious goatee and earrings in 1999. The Offspin is made possible by Coffee Supreme, keeping Simon and Alex alive while cricket is played on the other side of the world. It's produced by Tina Tiller and theme music by Sam Flynn-Scott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Lea...

Jun 01, 2019•37 min

The Offspin – Can the Blackcaps win? (Maybe, but probably not).

In the first episode of The Offspin, The Spinoff's new Cricket World Cup podcast, hosts Alex Braae and Simon Day are joined by Jogi Bhatt to examine the Blackcaps chances of glory. They also investigate the psychological differences between Indian and New Zealand fans, relive Simon's darkest day, and question David Warner's credibility as a children's book author. The Offspin is made possible by Coffee Supreme, keeping Simon and Alex alive while cricket is played on the other side of the world. ...

May 30, 2019•29 min

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