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The Unplayable Podcast

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Welcome to The Unplayable Podcast, where we'll be talking all things cricket across Australia and around the world, brought to you by cricket.com.au.

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Episodes

Gilchrist reflects on his trailblazing Test career

Twenty years ago this month Adam Gilchrist made his Test debut and changed the five-day game forever. On this special episode, Gilchrist sits down to discuss his magic Test career, the highs and lows, best innings, hypotheticals, fears, fun and of course, facing Flintoff. The Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Mastercard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 120

Lyon's take on first Test selection

Australia's greatest off-spinner of all time Nathan Lyon joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to recap Australia's crushing Gillette T20I Series win over Pakistan, preview the pivotal Marsh Sheffield Shield round and Australia A game in Perth, and look ahead to the first Domain Test against Pakistan in Brisbane. The Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by Mastercard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Richardson, Zampa talk T20, tactics and Maxi

The Unplayable Podcast returns with Australian T20 duo Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa who pick their MasterCard Moments, discuss the Gillette T20I Series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, talk T20 tactics, share their support for Glenn Maxwell, reveal new squad member Alan Carey, float possible new hairstyles and do their best to name their teammates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 04, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 118

More classic Shane Warne stories

Following the special episode celebrating Shane Warne's 50th birthday, listen to all the extra bits that did not make the final cut. Hear from Warne, Ponting, McGrath, Healy, Hussey and Hussain, with a special feature on SKW's 700th Test wicket to finish the episode. The Unplayable Podcast is proudly brought to you by MasterCard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 201924 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Ashes recap as Aussies retain the urn

Join cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to recap the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval and wrap up the entire Ashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 201941 minSeason 1Ep. 116

The King turns 50! Shane Warne birthday special

On this episode we celebrate the 50th birthday of the one and only Shane Warne. Sit back and hear some classic stories and insights about the King of Spin from Glenn McGrath, Mike Atherton, Mike Hussey, Ian Healy, Nasser Hussain and Ricky Ponting, before we finish with the man himself, Shane Keith Warne. Proudly brought to you by MasterCard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 115

Aussies retain Ashes, Smith explains THAT shot

Australia will return home with the Ashes following a 185-run win at Old Trafford. Join cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris, Andrew Ramsey and Callum Kanoniuk to review the fourth Test and preview the fifth Test at The Oval, plus Steve Smith explains his outrageous shot on one knee at Old Trafford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 09, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 114

Fourth Ashes Test preview w/ Peter Siddle

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford, discuss his future, the impact of Steve Waugh and Jimmy Anderson's injury, plus take part in a special Ashes quiz and to cap it all off there's a cameo from Nathan Lyon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 02, 201941 minSeason 1Ep. 113

Ricky Ponting talks Ashes, Stokes and upcoming selections

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to talk all things Ashes, Ben Stokes, 2005, Nathan Lyon, team selection, DRS and play a game of Play It or Leave It Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 112

Third Test recap: Stokes leads England to unbelievable Ashes win

England allrounder Ben Stokes plays one of the greatest Test match innings off all time to guide England to an epic one-wicket win to square the Ashes. Cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey recap the dramatic day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 201923 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Steve Waugh recaps epic Ashes Lord's Test

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to recap the second Ashes Test at Lord's where Australia and England played out a thrilling draw, Steve Smith was subbed out and Jofra Archer announced himself to Test cricket. All that and more on The Unplayable Podcast, brought to you by MasterCard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Second Ashes Test preview w/ Mitchell Johnson

Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview the second Ashes Test at Lord's, stroll down memory lane and play Play It or Leave It Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 109

First Test recap as Smith stuns England

Cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey recap Australia's stunning 251-run win at Edgbaston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 05, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 108

The Ashes preview w/ Brad Haddin

Former Australia wicketkeeper and current Aussie fielding coach Brad Haddin joins cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey to preview the Ashes, talk Steve Waugh, James Pattinson, the ballet and finish with a special edition of Play It or Leave It Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Emergency episode as Aussies name Ashes squad

Australia's Ashes squad has been named and here to break down the squad, all the ins, outs, surprises, shocks and unlucky players are cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Lyon roars, Rambo returns and Aussies retain Ashes

On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalists Sam Ferris and Andrew Ramsey are joined by Australia's greatest ever off-spinner Nathan Lyon to preview the all-Australian clash in Southampton before cricket.com.au's women's editor Laura Jolly chats to Aussie women's spinner Sophie Molineux after the Australian women's team wrapped up the Ashes in Taunton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Aussies rocked as World Cup final set

The 2019 Cricket World Cup finalists are set with England to face New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday. On today's episode we're going to cover off both semi-finals and preview the big one with former Australia batsman Adam Voges, who will also take us inside the Australia A tour. We finish the show with a chat with cricket.com.au women's editor Laura Jolly who brings us up to speed on the Women's Ashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 11, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Wade, Handscomb recap huge week of cricket

On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris talks all things World Cup and Australia A's tour of England with in-form batsmen Peter Handscomb and Matt Wade, hear from Australia allrounder Delissa Kimmince ahead of the women's Ashes and test the gents on how well they know each other plus a little something special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Hazlewood, Abbott on World Cup, Aus A and the new Bevo

On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by a couple of Blues brothers, Australia A fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott to preview Australia's World Cup blockbuster against England, recap the first week of the Australia A tour, categorise their teammates and see how well the two quicks know each other Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 201938 minSeason 1Ep. 102

World Cup, Aus A and the QUIZ w/ Travis Head

Australia A captain Travis Head joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris in Northampton to recap the World Cup, chat about the upcoming 'A' tour and try his luck at a cricket quiz of sorts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Ryno reviews World Cup week two

On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to former Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris about the World Cup and the upcoming Australia A tour, and we also hear a World Cup moment from former Aussie speedster Brett Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 100

World Cup, Women's Ashes and NBA counterparts

On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris chats to New South Wales pair Ashleigh Gardner and Kurtis Patterson as they prepare for their massive upcoming tours of England, discusses Australia's World Cup campaign with KP and finishes by giving some of cricket's biggest names their NBA counterparts. We also hear from Mark Waugh who takes us back to that dramatic 1999 World Cup semi-final tie with South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 04, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 99

World Cup preview w/ James Faulkner

The 2019 Cricket World Cup is just days away so on this week's episode we preview the tournament, the Australian side and all 10 teams with the 2015 World Cup final player of the match James Faulkner. We'll also hear from the great Allan Border who talks about the 1987 World Cup win and finish with a story from Andrew Symonds about the one and only Brad Hogg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Australia name World Cup, Aus A squads

Australia's selectors announced the 15-man World Cup squad, two Australia A squads and the 2019-20 CA contract list. Hear from Chairman of Selectors Trevor Hohns and ODI captain Aaron Finch on the big omissions and make-up of the squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 201910 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Australia World Cup squad preview

With just days left until Australia's selectors unveil their 15-man World Cup squad, cricket.com.au reporters Sam Ferris and Louis Cameron have a crack at picking it before senior writer Andrew Ramsey takes you back 20 years to the unforgettable 1999 World Cup in England Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Hazlewood sums up World Cup chances

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood joins cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris to review Australia's brilliant start to the ODI series in the UAE, preview the JLT Sheffield Shield final between Victoria and NSW, talk World Cup and Ashes, perform another Ad Read and play a bit of Play It or Leave It Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Delhi Decider w/ Stoinis & Zampa

Australia's Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa join cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris to re-live the visitors' epic win in Mohali and preview the series finale in Delhi. They then reel off the nicknames of each player in the squad, perform another live Ad Read and finish the show by handing out The Unplayable Podcast's official Qantas Tour of India awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Stoinis, Zampa recap ODI thriller

On this week's episode, cricket.com.au reporter Sam Ferris is joined by Australia pair Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa to recap the thriller in Nagpur, pick Zampa's wedding party in Best Match Cricket, perform another Ad Read, see how well the two teammates know each other and hear from cricket.com.au journalist Laura Jolly and Australia Women's Captain Meg Lanning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 93

'He's Pat Cummins, nothing happens by accident'

On this week's episode, cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris is joined by Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson, who takes you inside the Aussie camp for the thrilling win first T20I in Vizag before previewing the second match in Bengaluru, discuss some net etiquette, perform another Ad Read, catch up on #PickTheKit and reveal a text message from Virat Kohli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 92

'We don't have to do a nude lap'

On this week's episode cricket.com.au journalist Sam Ferris and Australia fast bowler Kane Richardson discuss the unbelievable BBL|08 final, look ahead to Australia's limited-overs tour of India and hear from cricket.com.au's Laura Jolly and Aussie allrounder Jess Jonassen who preview the upcoming Rose Bowl series between Australia and New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 91
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