The Grade Cricketer
Episodes
72. Lasith Malinga's Rig Destroys England, with Mark Butcher
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mohammed Shami takes a hat-trick in the final over vs Afghanistan but does it count? New Zealand remain undefeated in the tournament after a thrilling...
71. Warner's 166 Problems
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Warner hits 166 balls, so what's the issue? Bangladesh score their highest ever ODI score, yet still fall short of Australia's massive first inni...
70. Eoin Morgan Hits More Sixes Than You Ever Have
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kane Williamson takes NZ back to the top of the World Cup table after beating Faf du Plessis' rig and South Africa. Eoin Morgan hits more sixes than y...
69. Kashmir, with Ryan Harris
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia go atop of the World Cup leaderboard after a win against Sri Lanka. Aaron Finch scores 153 but Sri Lanka don't have a swimming pool at their...
68. Chris Woakes Bats 3
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
England easily beat the West Indies after Joe Root's second World Cup hundred in the tournament while England just start giving blokes a hit. Rain thr...
67. Next!
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reading into Australia’s latest win via Warner, Finch, Cummins, and the support staff. Mel Farrell joins to talk pubs, rain, rival telecommunication...
66. Walking Like A Dude, with Niall O’Brien
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
India dusts Australia with ease, Collo muses over Warner’s post-Sandpaper persona, Ireland and World Cup hero Niall O’Brien discusses playing grad...
65. That's What A Coulter-Nile Is
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia v West Indies, great catches and even better sunglasses. Nathan Coulter-Nile answers the eternal question of what he is. South Africa say 't...
64. It's Alive
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
England had the loss they needed, Bangladesh need to play Tests in Australia and Sri Lanka v Afghanistan was "fourth grade". We catch up with Vithusha...
63. Decent Gas, with Shaun Tait
02 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia and Afghanistan, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, West Indies and Pakistan. Stumplosions, beards, booing and everyone is bouncing everyone. We spe...
62. Tournament Opener Reactions
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of our World Cup supplementary casts: England do it easily; Stokes tactical training pays off; King Joffra; the Southgate influence; Prin...
61. Land of Hope and Glory, with Will Pucovski & Izzy Westbury
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We make a huge UK announcement; talk booing, hypocrisy and Empire; catch up with Izzy Westbury to walk through the Royal Commission, What’s App Grou...
60. How Good Is Australia, with Ed Cowan
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk kits, comebacks, volunteers, Gallipoli, skinfolds, and England winning. Dan Brettig joins; so does Ed Cowan. #AskTGC closes, and contains the ...
59. Season Finale, with Rob Quiney and Cameron White
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"There was lots of talk of gas and trucks," said Cameron White, who earlier unleashed a Nutrigrain-worthy roar after overseeing the Stars' capitulatio...
58. #AskTGC Special
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from the Australian Cricket Awards, our voices are in a deeper register (result) as we gather wearily to discuss the red (black) carpet, and to ...
57. Problem Solved, with Glenn Maxwell
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia dismantled Sri Lanka and all problems are now solved, England capitulated to the West Indies and it means nothing, we catch up with Ben Jone...
56. Popezilla, with Lloyd Pope
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia rediscovers that sweet opiate of winning, The Heat claim the WBBL, why the BBL feels bad, England out for 77, deferring to the cult of Lloyd...
55. I Hate It So Much, with Jason Sangha and Adam Zampa
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing the ODI results we've already forgotten, Australia's deep, deep needs against Sri Lanka, Kurtis Patterson's warranted inclusion, the WBBL s...
54. The Secret Knock, with Steve O'Keefe
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The public square was baying for new selection blood, and we (sort of) received it. We talk wunderkinds, the ODIs, Maxwell and the BBL before chatting...
53. Into The Wilderness, with Mel McLaughlin and Moises Henriques
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
India claim history, Australia claim unwanted records. We gleefully wade into the ocean of takes on Australian cricket this week, before chatting with...
52. Moving The Deck Chairs On The Titanic, with Jim Maxwell
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Once again, the sky is falling in on Australian cricket. But what does it all mean? Jim Maxwell is on the line to unfairly compare the worst Australia...
51. Monday Circuit, with Matt Renshaw
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Curse of Faf's Towel is lifted as Australia square the ledger 1-1. We talk verbals and the Netflix generation, nod to Perth in all its alpha glory...
50. Double Up, with Will Somerville
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's great to talk about actual cricket. India knocked over Australia with clinical precision, we pay homage to their bowling quartet, we wonder wheth...
49. Cop That, with Alyssa Healy and Gerard Whateley
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a lead-up as wild as Matt Renshaw's Toombul wagonwheel, Test Cricket is finally upon us. We talk selection intrigue, net session kit, Virat (of ...
48. Huge If True, with Brad Hodge
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Aussie Women show the way, Kohli arrives with the blade, Why Marcus Harris will now be known as 'Boogie', Pakistan, and some huge TGC news round o...
47. Playa, with Usman Khawaja
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's pre-series navel gazing is in full swing, and this time not even a Shield Shootout™ can sort the chaff from the chaff. To feel better, w...
46. Head Honchos, with Kevin Roberts
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special, in-person interview with the newly minted CEO of Cricket Australia, and one not to miss. Yes, he really does have crystal blue eyes. B...
45. Sixty-Odd, with Adam Gilchrist
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Australian cricket has caved in, again. We talk Warner, culture, Peever, Taylor, and everything else, before Dan Brettig helps us wade through the vag...
44. Australian Test Captains, with Steve Waugh and Tim Paine
28 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It was lively, it was special, and the audio worked. On this week's show, we spoke with the 40th and 46th Test Captains of Australia. Tim Paine joined...
43. Doctors Hate Him, with Jason Gillespie
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Collins - 22m:26s Jason 'Dizzy' Gillespie - 36m:47s #AskTGC - 1hr:56s EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee om...
42. The Australian Way, with Ed Cowan and Gideon Haigh
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Identity. Culture. The Australian Way. It’s all up for grabs this summer as we launch season three of the TGC cast in customary too-long and too-loo...
41. They Were Friends, with Trent Copeland
08 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our Southern Summer finale. We talk Clarke, Waugh, the culture review and being on Wikipedia. We ask the ABCs Paul Kennedy about his ‘Caught Out’ ...
40. The Beta Era, with Damien Fleming
01 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Australia lost its Captain, Vice Captain and Coach this week. In doing so they ushered in a new Beta era that frankly frightens us all. We went anothe...
39. Alpha Meltdown, with Ellyse Perry
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s big. 60 minutes of irresistible darkness punctuated by 30 minutes of light. Come for the cheating, stay for Ellyse Perry. Doyen Sports Write...
38. "But What's He Like As A Bloke?"
18 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The South Africa-Australia Alpha Wars roll on as Smith feels contact and gets Rabada sent. Or does he? Yes. Meanwhile TGC calls for a crowd-sourced Wi...
37. Going Tropicana, with Ed Cowan
11 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest, this show’s about sledging. Along the way you’ll hear from Cricinfo’s Dan Brettig, Ed Cowan joins to take your questions, tal...
36. Alpha Wars, with Merv Hughes
04 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We return for the clash of the Alpha nations to talk Qantas shares, post capitalism, Andrew Daddo, Ivan Milat, and Dele Alli. Adam Collins helpfully g...
35. Season Finale (Part 2), with Mitch Marsh and George Bailey
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Double the guests and double the hours of pure alpha to close out our second series. We split this one into two parts. First, we’re joined by freel...
35. Season Finale (Part 1), with Mitch Marsh and George Bailey
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Double the guests and double the hours of pure alpha to close out our second series. We split this one into two parts. First, we’re joined by freel...
34. Don't Touch It! with Steve O'Keefe
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There may be a post-Ashes lull in the Australian summer, but that doesn’t stop us recording the longest show of all time. Stick with it though, as S...
33. Do You Remember Me? with Jackson Bird and Ryan Carters
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Australia 4, England 0. Was this good? Also, entrepreneur, philanthropist, community leader and former Shield batsman Ryan Carters joins to talk abo...
32. SCG Ashes Day 2
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Higgins and Dave Edwards are joined by Adam Collins to discuss the state of play after 2 days of Test cricket at the SCG. Mason Crane, Steve Smith...
31. SCG Ashes Day 1 with Ed Cowan
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Higgos and Eddos are joined by Ed Cowan and The Times journalist Will Macpherson to discuss SCG memories, Mason Crane, England's tour and of course......
30. Labor Omnia Vincit, with Jarrod Kimber
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at the MCG, forward to the SCG, and ask: what happened to Whateley? To help, we speak with writer extraordinaire Jarrod Kimber, a man wit...
29. Doesn't Matter How You Get 'Em, with Trent Woodhill
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A two-man band this week, as Pez and Higgos take up the post-Christmas mantle. We ponder a ponderous Boxing Day Test, before chatting with coaching ...
28. Everything's Binary, with Simon Katich and Gideon Haigh
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this show: Another victory for alpha cricket. It's 3-0, Steve Smith gets the Bradman treatment, Marsh scores a ton in front of Dad, and England los...
27. Always Look Good, with Mike Atherton
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We head West, where aesthetics may have killed Handscomb, we pay tribute to speed as is custom, we talk Duckett, Magic Bullet Theory and ponder whethe...
26. Rig-o-Saurus, with Mark Butcher
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2-0: are we happy now? We talk Smith, Marsh, Anderson, sledging, fear, entitlement and hindsight post-Adelaide, before Pez and Dave catch up with...
25. Their Heads Met, with Chris Rogers
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Australia 1 – 0 England: we wrap the Gabba, forensically examine the Australian Alpha Playbook, get the UK view from The Times’ Will Macpherson, t...
24. Middle-Aged Levers, with The Betoota Advocate's Clancy Overell
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ending careers, salad-based selections, the women triumph, Nine's commentary, #AskTGC. Fox Sports' Tom Morris joins to explain both his blue tick and...
23. Club Presidents, with James Sutherland
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Things are starting to get real. On this show: Women’s Ashes, Renshaw’s net, and Christmas time for ex-players. BBC Commentator Izzy Westbury join...
The New Fragrance, by TGC
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to reek of runs? Credit: Toby Shain EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/lis...
22. The Overseas Pro, with Dan Norcross
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A bumper show: Shield round 2, Lehmann's Dad issues, Cricket 'computer games', we release a new TGC fragrance, Adam Collins joins us to talk Women's A...
21. Voluminous Runs, with Brett Geeves
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Where's the runs, Renshaw needs vascular arms, Mankad for life, Warne wants love, Geeves talks crisis, and we're joined by The Times' very own Will M...
20. #ThanksCricket, with Pat Cummins
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Phony Ashes War, #ThanksCricket, Failed Dymocks ventures, Pat Cummins and #AskTGC. Andrew Wu also joins us to talk about the selection policies and pr...
19. Going 'Round Again, with Ed Cowan
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, in the spirit of all self-respecting cricketers, we're 'going round again'. With Higgos in Sydney, Pez in London and Dave on short-term hiatus, w...
The Grade Cricketer Summer 2017/18 Promo
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Grade Cricketer Podcast is back. Sam, Dave and Ian 'going around again' this summer, commencing October 19. Take a listen to some of the fun the...
18. Season Finale, with David Hussey and Bryce McGain
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Stoinis, Shield, Selectors, David Hussey, Bryce McGain, farewell messages, #AskTGC With thanks to: Adrian Leung (music), Julia Dowe (design), Toby Sha...
17. Awards Night, with Richard Hinds
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
ODI's, Allan Border Medal, Australian Open, Big Bash, #AskTGC, Richard Hinds EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee...
16. Indian Horizons, with Sam, Dave and Ian
18 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
ODI's v Pakistan, Big Bash, India Test Squad, New Zealand v Bangladesh, #AskTGC EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerS...
15. What Now? with Brett Geeves, Mickey Edwards and Will Pucovski
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Test wrap; Brett Geeves, Mickey Edwards, Will Pucovski; #AskTGC EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio....
14. SCG Day 5, with Andrew Jones
07 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Day 5 finish, club songs part 2, #AskTGC, CEO of Cricket NSW Andrew Jones EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omn...
13. Day 4, with Brittany Carter
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
alpha and champ politics, 'spinners', Brittany Carter, #AskTGC EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com...
12. SCG Day 3
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Handscomb keeping, SCG demographics, laps, #AskTGC EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...
11. SCG Day 2, with Geoff Lemon
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Handscomb ton, Cartwright promise, club songs, #AskTGC, Geoff Lemon EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudi...
10. SCG Day 1, with Dirk Nannes
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Warner in a session, Renshaw in a day, #AskTGC, Dirk Nannes. EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com...
9. The Christmas Double, with Chris Rogers and Ryan Carters
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
490 v 450, Boxing Day, Jadeja, Batting For Change, Chris Rogers, Ryan Carters EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketer...
8. Hard Day's Night, with Gideon Haigh
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pakistan, Amir, Arthur, The Gabba, Cook v Root v Kohli, MCC Law Changes, Gideon Haigh. With thanks to: Adrian Leung (music), Julia Dowe (design), To...
7. Hands, with Stuart MacGill
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
ODIs; Maxwell; Alex Hales vs Steven Reid; your questions; Stuart MacGill With thanks to: Adrian Leung (music), Julia Dowe (design), Toby Shain (voice...
6. The Renaissance, with Brad Haddin
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Third Test review; England v India; Fidel Castro; your questions; Brad HaddinWith thanks to: Toby Shain (voice), Adrian Leung (music), Julia Dowe (des...
5. Down The Barrel, with Rob Quiney
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Third test preview; Faf; new blokes; India v England; your questions; Bobby QuineyWith thanks to: Adrian Leung (music), Julia Dowe (design), Toby Shai...
4. The Collapse, with Brendon Julian
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Second test review; laying blame; your questions; Brendon JulianWith thanks to: Adrian Leung (music), Julia Dowe (design), Toby Shain (voice over) Lea...
3. Gut Feel, with Brad Hogg
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
First test review; DRS; OLED TV; Brad Hogg. With thanks to Adrian Leung (music), Toby Shain (voiceover), Julia Dowe (cover design) Learn more about...
2. Summer Begins, with Ed Cowan
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Headbutting the line; more memoirs; your questions; Ed Cowan With thanks to: Adrian Leung (music); Toby Shain (voice over); Julia Dowe (cove...
1. Selection Night, with Merv Hughes
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The tyranny of selection; titillating memoirs; your questions; Merv Hughes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesEXTRA HOUR of...