The Grade Cricketer
Episodes
105. Easy Cricket, with Josh Philippe
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The bushfires continue to rage on, but thankfully cricket is stepping up to the plate. Warney’s baggy green has gone for over a million thanks to a ...
104. Low-key Summer, with Sean Abbott
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will we ever lose a test match again? We’re feeling exceptionally bullish as we reflect on a dominant summer of home cricket where we have not felt ...
103. Silly Buggers, with Kane Richardson
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Well, Boxing Day is done and dusted. We’ve smashed the Kiwis on home soil and evicted an All Black for daring to drink half a mid-strength beer. We’...
102. It's Always Been Hot, with Chris Green
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Games are being cancelled due to climate, and half the country is covered in a thick blanket of smoke. Will the Boxing Day and/or New Year’s Test ev...
101. Big Papi, with Marcus Stoinis
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia is back to what it does best: mercilessly dominating vastly inferior opponents on Perth-based cricket grounds. Marnus is providing much need...
100. Start Again, with John Hastings & Gideon Haigh
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
MILESTONE EPISODE: The Grade Cricketer has worked one behind square to bring up its 100th Podcast, but will a circuit and chop ensue? Meanwhile the MC...
99. The Right Kind of Runs, with Richard Chee Quee
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Suddenly everyone is hitting runs. Warner’s 335* — brilliant individual performance by misunderstood genius, or meaningless caveat-laden knock? Mo...
98. Safe At Last, with Bernard Fanning & Robelinda2
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here. We’ve decimated Pakistan at the Gabbatoir; our number 3 batsman hit a nerdy, well-compiled Daddy Hundred; and Davey Warner did the T...
97. The Circuit, with Brian Lara and Bob Murphy
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the eve of the First Test and the summer of Marnus is about to start, so why does this all feel like a Partridge shrug? Pakistan is a decentral...
96. It Happened Again, with Adam Zampa
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss forgettable T20 cricket, the benefits of memory erasure, and the best dessert wine with which to digest Steve Smith. There’s al...
95. Finding Meaning, with Pete Handscomb
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does international T20 cricket actually need context, or should we just shut up and let the content wash over us like a meaningless Netflix series? Mu...
94. I Want To Feel Safe This Summer, with Ed Cowan and Russel Arnold
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A jam packed show! Warner, Finch and Maxwell obliterate Sri Lanka in Adelaide and didn't it feel good. We'll talk England and New Zealand, WBBL, selec...
93. Empire Rising?, with Dan Christian
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast returns for the southern summer of 2019/2020. What storylines will this season bring? Will Australia resume its (rightful) dominance of th...
92. The Boys of Summer, with Pavel Florin
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The World Cup and The Ashes: it made us feel; it made us emote. We bid farewell to both with our favourite memories, before talking to the true star o...
91. Fin, with Dean Jones
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why does everything have to be a tie? England level the series at The Oval thanks to Joe Denly's new-dad-sugar-hit runs and Stuart Broad bowling krypt...
90. Too Good, with Chris Rogers
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How the Ashes was retained (won); Smith and greatness; reaction and salt; Paine, Warner, Broad, the quicks, everyone. Chris Rogers joins, while AskTGC...
89. To Old Trafford, with Doug Bollinger & Steve Waugh
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up on how we're supposed to feel post-Headingley and look forward to Old Trafford for the 4th Ashes Test. Khawaja is out, Starc is in and Mit...
88. This Is Very Raw, with Tim Bresnan
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
That hurt. Please join us as we mine the depths of our despair for therapy and entertainment, chat with The Daily Mirror’s Dean Wilson about ‘Stok...
87. All Roads Leeds To, with Marnus Labuschagne
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We preview the 3rd Ashes Test at Headingley, who's going to bowl and how England are now Australia thanks to climate change. Marnus Labushagne joins t...
86. Marnus! with Trent Copeland
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Pez and Dave reviewing Lord's as Jofra elicits feelings; Smith’s knocked out; ScoMo pipes up; and Marnus both saves and is saved. Trent Copel...
85. "Congratulations Jofra", with Peter Siddle
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded from Hyde Park and the Australian team hotel on Lord’s Test Eve, we talk full cupboards, XIs, and Boulangeries, before chatting with Peter ...
84. Steve Smith Makes Me Feel Safe, with Marcus North
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're live in the UK; Australia makes history; the Hollies Stand experience; Marcus North; and AskTGC covers changing teams, friendship dynamics, and ...
83. Shower Politics, with Cameron Bancroft
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Low scores, batting collapses, Ireland's 38, intra-club trials and likely XI's. Cameron Bancroft joins the show to talk about shower politics in the A...
82. Asterisk, with Alex Carey
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The question of the World Cup asterisk; Australia’s retention of the Women’s Ashes and their (outstanding) decision to bat on; Cricket Australia i...
81. Oh. My. God.
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
England win the World Cup on a countback in quote possibly the most ridiculous game you've ever seen (not involving Australia). We talk about super ov...
80. Smashed
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia are out of the World Cup after getting absolutely hammered by England in their seminary's final. We discuss how to pick a wrong'un on TV, ne...
79. Barefoot, with Ellyse Perry
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The rain-delayed India v NZ semi is another great showcase for our sport, Australia decides on a dangerous, all-club stretching circle, Ellyse Perry t...
78. Thursday Showdown, with Chris Lynn and Dan Norcross
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Faf aka Alpha Du Plessis is Dad, England v Australia semi, TMS’s Dan Norcross joins to talk Women’s Ashes and Ponting’s scar, Chris Lynn talks a...
77. England Are Here
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bairstow’s the big rare alpha salad dog, Anderson’s calf, drop-in wickets and the AFL death star, Adam Collins talks Women’s Ashes, then #AskTGC...
76. Salads Everywhere, with George Bailey
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
England comfortably beat India at Edgbaston to keep their World Cup hopes alive. The 31 run victory meaning that victory against New Zealand will guar...
75. Australia May Never Lose Again
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pakistan beat Afghanistan in a thriller, as Gulbadin double pythons his way into cricket shithousery. Australia win again, beating their friends acros...
74. Catastrophic Permutations, with Kurtis Patterson
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pakistan, Aladdin and shades of 1992, Atherton calls for England courage, the rise of Australian sporting exceptionalism, an interview with Kurtis Pat...
73. England’s Deep-Seated Psychological Vulnerability
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The odour of fear hummed high out of Lords overnight, as England succumbed timidly to Australia on a green seamer. Fear governs all. Are England gone?...
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...