The Unplayable Podcast

The Finisher! Michael Bevan looks back on stellar career

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off presenting the medal named in his honour at the One-Day Cup final, Aussie legend Michael Bevan joins the Unplayable Podcast!  Bevan cha...

One-Day Cup final preview, Sanju Samson's enhances 'big-game player' reputation

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger as they break down the week in cricket, from the One-Day Cup final between Tasmania and New South Wales, In...

Matt Short on his World Cup axing, Jake Lehmann's county challenge

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A massive episode of the Unplayable Podcast this week with Matt Short and Jake Lehmann joining Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger to chat through t...

Pommie's World Cup picks, Doherty's new move

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A double-guest episode with superstar broadcaster Pommie Mbangwa joining us from India and former Aussie spinner Xavier Doherty dialling in too. ...

Where it went wrong for the Aussies at the T20 World Cup

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia have crashed out of the men’s T20 World Cup before the Super Eights stage so Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger have a look at wher...

Inglis on Maxi's keeping and the next World Cup challenge

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis is the guest on this week’s episode as we preview the clash against Ireland. Jack Paynter is over in Colombo ...

Tim David talks Singapore, Italy's Grant Stewart, Richo returns

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 men's T20 World Cup is underway and the associate nations have already made a splash!  On this episode we preview Australia's chances at...

Doomscrolling, Dale Steyn & semi-finals - with Charlie Lachmund

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Lachmund has been on a tear at the Under 19 World Cup and he'll be key when Australia face England in the semi-final on Tuesday night.  T...

Aussies in Pakistan - With Ben McDermott

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Australia's whirlwind tour of Pakistan beginning in a couple of days, get up to speed with playing in Pakistan with Ben McDermott, who hit an ODI...

Sydney D5: Aussies make it 4-1 on Uzzy’s final day

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia make it a 4-1 scoreline after completing a nervy 160-run chase with five wickets in hand. Mitch Starc took Player of the Series honours, Hea...

Sydney D4: Why Bethell’s ton was 'always coming'

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jacob Bethell silenced his doubters to play a knock for the ages, hitting his maiden first-class ton in just his second #Ashes Test. Join Josh Schonaf...

Sydney D3: Head's s*** stat, peak Smith at fidgety best

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Centuries to Travis Head and Steve Smith highlighted a dominant day in Sydney for Australia.  In the presser, Head give Josh Schonafinger a bruta...

Sydney D2: Filthy’, ‘dumb’ batting precedes Stokes-Marnus skirmish

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a great day to bat in Sydney as England squandered another chance to take control of an Ashes match.  Jamie Smith did something silly, Joe...

Sydney D1: Rain stalls Root, Brook as English finally fight

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Only the Sydney's annual new year's rain could stop Joe Root and Harry Brook on potentially England's best day of the series so far. Josh Schonafinger...

Todd on the pod: Murphy spins back into Test contention

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia have a chance to win the Ashes 4-1 in this week's fifth Test in Sydney and one man hopeful of having a say is Todd Murphy. The off-spinner c...

Melbourne D2: England steal historic win in ANOTHER two-dayer

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another two-day Test? Yep - and this time it was England who came away with the chocolates. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap another astonish...

Melbourne D1: CARNAGE! 20 wickets tumble on wild day

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, 20 wickets in a single day. Travis Head and Scott Boland batted twice! England were all out in under 30 overs. A wicket fell every 22.9 balls.&nb...

Adelaide D5: Ashes won, England smashed by record-equalling Aussies

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It took a little longer than expected but Australia sealed a straight sets Ashes victory in a record-equalling 11 days on a wet final day in Adelaide....

Adelaide D4: Lyon, Cummins have urn within reach

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia are four wickets away from sealing the Ashes series in a record time after another great day in Adelaide.  England were set 435 to win ...

Adelaide D3: 'Bazball' in the grave on South Australia's golden day

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Head and Alex Carey capped off South Australia's golden year of cricket on a day that has all but slammed the coffin shut on England's Bazball ...

Adelaide D2: Aussie bowlers put in best performance of the era

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's bowlers were nothing short of fantastic on a day that rarely dropped below 40 degrees Celsius, putting England's batters under the pump at...

Adelaide D1: Carey's 'new Ashes best' caps even day

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Carey hit his first Test century at the Adelaide Oval in an emotional innings while England toiled hard in hot SA conditions.  Josh Schonafi...

Weatherald on Smith v Archer, Head's brilliance and Test opening

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Aussie opener Jake Weatherald joins the Unplayable Podcast from the Adelaide Oval to chat all things Test cricket! The dynamic left-hander opens u...

Gabba D4: Smith 'champs' England to go 2-0 up

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Bowl fast when there's nothing going on, champion."  Iconic words from Steve Smith to Jofra Archer during the night session of day four in Brisb...

Gabba D3: England wither under heat of high-quality Aussies

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia dominated day three of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, grinding England into the dust firstly with the bat and then with the ball. ...

Gabba D2: Jacks soars, 'Shiv' Smith debuts

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good news! The Brisbane Test will go into a third day! Australia lead by 44 runs at stumps on day two and Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger are at t...

Gabba D1: Root denies nudie run as Aussie keepers, Starc star

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Root's maiden century in Australia has given England the slight edge after day one in Brisbane as the tourists look to fight back from 1-0 down.&n...

Khawaja in or Khawaja out? Second Ashes Test preview

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger have been watching Australia and England train in Brisbane and they've seen the following: Usman Khawaja's fitnes...

Perth D2: 'His best Test performance' leads Australia to two-day win

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you begin with that game? Here's our rapid analysis of a wild and wacky two-day Test. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple and on Spotify and o...

Perth D1: 'Relentless' England open Ashes with searing pace

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did that live up to the hype? A whopping 19 wickets tumbled on an incredible day of Test cricket to open up the 2025-26 Ashes series.  Louis Came...

Bowling GAS with Cameron Green on Ashes eve

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Ashes fever hitting fever pitch, Cameron Green joins the Unplayable Podcast from Perth Stadium to discuss the upcoming battle with England, his r...

Smith's moves, Green's overs & left-field Ashes predictions

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the final time in 2025, Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are in the Unplayable Podcast studio and ready to dive in to all the latest Ashes ne...

Top 25 Matches Countdown: 5-1

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A quarter century of amazing cricket deserves to be recognised! So we've scoured through over 1,500 internationals played out by Australia's men's and...

BEARDMAN & WEIBGEN - Australia's next-gen superstars

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The future is in good hands! In this bonus episode of the Unplayable Podcast, two of Australia's 2024 U19 World Cup winning side, captain Hugh Weibgen...

Why Weatherald will face the first ball of the Ashes

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Weatherald is one of the 15 Aussies named in the highly-anticipated Ashes squad for this summer and Kane Richardson believes he's set to face the...

Top 25 Matches Countdown: 10-6

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A quarter century of amazing cricket deserves to be recognised! So we've scoured through over 1,500 internationals played out by Australia's men's and...

Semi final time, with Darcie Brown plus Ashes smokies and ruptured spleens

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good luck to the Aussies in the World Cup semi finals! Fast bowler Darcie Brown joins the show to give an update on the mood in the camp and what it&r...

Philippe’s transplant transformation, T20 series preview

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Philippe's enjoyed a stellar season so far, with centuries for Australia A, a return to the ODI side and a new look as well! The talented keeper-...

Top 25 Matches Countdown: 15-11

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A quarter century of amazing cricket deserves to be recognised! So we've scoured through over 1,500 internationals played out by Australia's men's and...

Healy only needs one calf + Ashes opener debate rages

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the World Cup semi finals looming, Kane Richardson declares Alyssa Healy only needs one calf to dominate while Josh Schonafinger muses the tempta...

Top 25 Matches Countdown: 20-16

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A quarter century of amazing cricket deserves to be recognised! So we've scoured through over 1,500 internationals played out by Australia's men's and...

RENSHAW & BARTLETT ahead of India ODI series

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the entree to the main course. Australia's white-ball series against India serve as only the appetiser for the massive Ashes series coming later ...

Aussies purring, Ashes questions and Virat memories

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From World Cup action to Ashes preparation, there's plenty happening in the world of cricket right now! Kane Richardson's back from his week away and ...

Top 25 Matches Countdown: 25-21

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A quarter century of amazing cricket deserves to be recognised! So we've scoured through over 1,500 internationals played out by Australia's men's and...

Harjas's triple hundred in a 50-over game, World Cup update, Shield begins!

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Kane Richardson managing his workload this week, Louis Cameron is back in the hot seat to join Josh Schonafinger to discuss the week's cricket ne...

Why the Kiwis DESPISE the Aussies, a new World Cup begins

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back for another week to discuss all the latest cricket news and in particular focus on that relationship wi...

Big BAshwin: How Ravichandran Ashwin landed at the Sydney Thunder

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps the biggest coup in BBL history? Jack Paynter joins Josh Schonafinger for a bonus episode of the Unplayable Podcast to explain just how Ravich...

Richo reveals his new team for BBL|15

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  From the Strikers to the Renegades to the ... ??? Kane Richardson has some big news to share, Laura Jolly gives an update from India after Aust...

Tons of runs as domestic season, Indian domination begins

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aussies scoring runs in India ... that's nothing new is it? Matt Kuhnemann being the match-winner with the bat? Well, that's a new one. Kane Richardso...

Shield smoky and allrounder’s surprise move, Hey Richo returns

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last week before the Australian domestic season properly gets underway so Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are on deck to chat through e...

Ashes '05 Deep Dive: When Warnie dropped the Ashes

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Burnett and Josh Schonafinger join host Louis Cameron in the slips cordon and desperately hope they won't drop Kevin Pietersen.   The fifth ...

World Cup squad reaction, Starc talks retirement

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A bonus episode this week with some big news coming through in both women's and men's cricket!EPISODE INDEX:0:30 - Australia's World Cup squad preview...

Pat's back, Starc's call, BBL expansion ideas

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of the Unplayable Podcast, Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger discuss Mitch Starc's stellar T20I career, Pat Cummins' inconv...

Head's goatee record, Green's potential, Clark's legacy

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger are back at their home ground in the studio to bring you this week's episode - and from the ODI series to the Hu...

Ashes '05 Deep Dive: English Pratts and Aussie cracks

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

England take the lead ... only just! Adam Burnett and Josh Schonafinger join host Louis Cameron recap what would be the decisive Test match of an epic...

Head's role with the ball, Chris Green's amazing northern summer

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welsh Fire star import Chris Green is this week's guest on the Unplayable Podcast! Green has been dominating all winter for Lancashire and the Welsh F...

NATHAN ELLIS: The secrets to death bowling success

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off Australia's win in the T20 series against South Africa, Nathan Ellis sits down with Josh Schonafinger for an Unplayable Podcast bonus episod...

David's ODI potential, crowd catch hall of fame

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following Australia's two T20s against South Africa in Darwin, Unplayable Podcast hosts Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger catch up in the Northern...

Ashes 2005 Deep Dive: Peak Ponting and Australia's great escape

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Ramsey, The Australian newspaper’s cricket correspondent for the 2005 Ashes, knocks Louis Cameron's off stump out of the ground with a revers...

Legacy building and AI sledging - SA and India A arrive

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger chat through the week’s cricket news including the thrilling finish between England and India.Also on the agen...

Ashes '05 Deep Dive: Gloves off as England roar back in Edgbaston thriller

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Ramsey, The Australian newspaper’s cricket correspondent for the 2005 Ashes, keeps both gloves on his bat to re-live one of the greatest Ashe...

Red-hot Aussies name squad to face South Africa

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After watching Australia blitz West Indies 5-0 in the T20 series, the Unplayable Podcast's Jack Paytner gives us a end-of-tour recap from the Caribbea...

How Michael Kasprowicz saved Test cricket, plus the rise of Owen and Dwarshuis

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Edgbaston Ashes Test of 2005 will forever live in cricketing folklore as one of the great finishes to a match and the player central to the climax...

Ashes '05 Deep Dive: A false dawn at Lord’s

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Burnett and Josh Schonafinger join host Louis Cameron in the England dressing rooms to belt out ‘Underneath the Southern Cross’ after one too...

From Hobart to Jamaica: Mitch Owen and Tim David

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Power hitters Tim David and Mitch Owen join The Unplayable Podcast ahead of the T20 series against West Indies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Four quicks full time? Ashes countdown officially begins

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the success of "Dod's Army" in Jamaica, is a four-pronged pace-attack an option for future Tests? And who is putting their hand up for a spot at...

Test 3 Day 3: Cricket at its CRAZIEST! Starc and Boland dominate

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thrilling. Scintillating. Mesmerising. The potential superlatives for that Australian bowling performance go on and on.From Mitch Starc’s 400th Test...

Test 3 Day 2: Just another 15 wickets on a very normal day

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Boland started things off and Alzarri Joseph finished day two in style - another fantastic day for the fast bowlers as the Frank Worrell Trophy ...

Test 3, Day 1: Pink ball rips through, WI debutant stitched up

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eleven wickets for the day, eight in the final session! This series has been Test cricket on fast forward and day one in Kingston was no exceptio...

HAZLEWOOD: Inside Australia's elite bowling attack

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The focus will rightly be on Mitch Starc this week ahead of his 100th Test match but few know him better than long-time teammate and partner in crime,...

Celebrating Starc's magnificent career, Short's American Life

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Mitch Starc on the cusp of a very special 100th Test match, Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger look back at the career of the left-arm quick a...

Test 2, Day 4: Brathwaite bats in sunnies, Aussies win the series

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As soon as the fourth innings begun it had an air of inevitability about it... 34.3 overs later and Australia had sealed the win, by 133 runs, and the...

Test 2 Day 3: Green and Smith stand tall

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Green and Steve Smith both made half-centuries as the Aussies batted out the entire day for the first time in the series. Hosted on Acast. See...

Test 2, Day 2: Dog runs riot as openers drop in crucial session

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

12 wickets fall on Day Two, but questions are raised over Sam Konstas and Usman Khawaja. Plus, we hear from Josh Hazlewood on the unusual scenes with ...

Test 2, Day 1: Webster and Carey to the rescue again

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia chose to bat first and when they were 5-110 it looked like a cursed decision.But a pair of 60s to Beau Webster and Alex Carey now has the vi...

Hazlewood's greatness, Richardon's 'changeroom chat', Manenti's Italian Job

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join co-hosts Kane Richardson and Josh Schonafinger as the Unplayable Podcast embarks on a new format - a weekly update on the cricket news from aroun...

Test 1, Day 3: Hazlewood dismantles Windies to set up big win

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After two days of cricket where both sides couldn't be split, Australia broke the game open on the third day with a dominant performance.Jack Paynter ...

Test 1, Day 2: Windies aggrieved at TV umpire, Aussies build narrow lead

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There were a number of third umpiring decisions that went against the West Indies on day two in Barbados and the hosts weren't happy about it.Jack Pay...

Test 1, Day 1: More Shamar magic, question marks over Aussie order

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's new-look batting order was knocked over for 180 before their old-look (is that a saying?) bowling attack got them back into the game with ...

LYON & KUHNEMANN: Spin duo on 'exciting' Windies challenge

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann dominated in tandem in Sri Lanka in February and they might be expected to do it all again in Australia's three-Test...

Two massive changes confirmed for Aussie XI as Marnus dropped

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an unusual move, the Australian team has confirmed two changes to its XI for the first Test against West Indies, which is still five days away!Marn...

WTC Day 4: South Africa's curse ends

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa have ended their ICC finals curse by defeating Australia by five wickets to win the 2025 World Test Championship final! Aiden Markra...

WTC Day 3: Proteas on the cusp after Markram magic

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A chanceless, unbeaten century for Aiden Markram has South Africa only 69 runs away from claiming their first WTC title!Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood...

WTC Day 2: It's raining wickets at Lord's! Cummins takes his 300th

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fourteen wickets on the first day wasn't a fluke! It happened again on day two!Some elite bowling has the WTC final on a knife's edge. Forget the draw...

WTC Day 1: Starc's hammer blows have Aussies back in charge

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia were bowled out on the opening day of the World Test Championship final but it wasn't all doom and gloom as the Australian quicks ensured So...

CAMERON GREEN: On back surgery, county tons, his place in the XI, engagement

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Green's return to the Australian set up is one of the more intriguing sub-plots to the World Test Championship Final.That's why we're delighte...

McDonald rates favourite WTC moments, Konstas impresses as Aussies land in London

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is Test cricket nearly back, we've got a massive one-off game to savour! Australia v South Africa at Lord's from June 11.Jack Paynter is in L...

The final fortnight! Pre-WTC Final squad updates

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So close to the World Test Championship final now!Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter talk all things Test decider, plus look at which Aussies have don...

Opener spot up for grabs, Aussies name WTC squad

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Unplayable Podcast for 2025! Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter get the ball rolling ahead of a massive couple of months of men's inter...

Shield final preview: Sangha and Bichel look ahead to decider

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the biggest domestic match of the year so we've got two big guests to do the occasion justice! SA recruit and batter Jason Sangha is first cab of...

Aussies need a new opener as CT semi-finals are set

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We love the Champions Trophy. That's the official position of the Unplayable Podcast, anyway. Australia are into the semis, despite having two of thei...

TUP Deep Dive: Dean Jones

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's South Australia hosting Victoria in the final of the Dean Jones Trophy this Saturday! Yep, in case you missed it, Deano's been celebrated with th...

Inglis ton, Carey classic and record chase to open Australia's CT campaign

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a win by Australia! Apologies in advance - but this episode is an instant reaction to Australia's record win over England recorded at 4am!&n...

Travis Head, Adam Zampa look ahead at Australia's Champions Trophy challenge

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's next challenge is the Champions Trophy, a 50-over tournament hosted by Pakistan, which begins for the men in green and gold against Englan...

A VERY different Champions Trophy squad for Australia

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia's squad is Champions Trophy ready. Only thing is, there's no Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Marsh or Stoinis.Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter ...

Head's 'awkward' medal presentation, Aussies expecting more spin for Galle 2.0

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Aussies were firing, the Sri Lankans were not.The first Test in Galle was a one-sided affair, but newly-crowned Allan Border Medalist Travis Head ...

Pitch shenanigans in Galle as Aussies ponder best XI

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The BBL's done, so who's ready for some more Test cricket? Australia are in Sri Lanka and take on the hosts from Wednesday, January 29 in Galle. Andre...

Sam Konstas in Dubai on ramp shots, Sweet Caroline and Elvis

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He's taken the cricketing world by storm and now 19-year-old Sam Konstas is getting started on his first overseas tour with the Test team; to Sri Lank...

No Cummins, Maxwell or Marsh in Australia's squad for Sri Lanka

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia have picked a 16-man squad for the land of left-arm spin that hints at, rather than heralds, a generational change. Louis Cameron and Andrew...

Australia win Border-Gavaskar Trophy for first time in a decade

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Test cricket is a tough sport for tough men, according to Gautam Gambhir, which all but rules out Louis Cameron and Andrew Ramsey from offering their ...