The BYC Podcast
The BYC is New Zealand's most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast. Join Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and a range of dubious guests for those unmistakable sounds and smells of summer. Join us for such cutting-edge debates as "What's sexier, a well-oiled Duncan Fearnley Magnum or a Polyarmoured Slazenger V12?" The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.
Episodes
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss why we should never forget the 1st of February 1981 or Ian Smith's shocking shot on the ball before the underarm (00:00)...
Next, they review the T20 series against India and why G Lane wishes we had lost 5-nil (04:50), before previewing the Black Caps matches and path to the T20 World Cup title (11:15)... Als...
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Finn Caddie to discuss why, when it comes to T20Is, we yin when the world yangs (00:00)... Are there any silver linings from this annihilation so far, and what does it mean for the T20I World Cup (01:45)...
Next, they chat about the fallout from Bangladesh refusing to travel to India and pulling out of the tournament (17:30), before previewin...
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Finn Caddie to bask in the glory of the Black Caps once again making history by beating India at home in an ODI series (00:00)... Also, Dylan Cleaver apologises for a massive error in the career of Daryl Mitchell...
Next, they preview the T20 series (21:30), before responding to some feedback about Dylan's thoughts on the Super Smash (2...
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Finn Caddie to discuss the ODI series between the Black Caps, who refuse to play the role of the Washington Generals and India (01:15)... Also, they chat about how bloody good Son of a Mitch is batting right now!
Next, they chat about the Ashes fallout and what it means for Baz and the future of BazBall (17:00), the latest shenanigans from th...
On this special episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down who's in and who's out of the Black Caps T20 World Cup Squad and what it means for the future of T20 cricket in New Zealand...
Plus, they touch on Super Smash, three ways to improve it, and some Ashes Chat!
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On this special pre-Christmas episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to review the 3rd Test between the Black Caps and the West Indies and the performances by the Jazz Man, the Duff Man and the Con Man (00:00).
Next, they chat about the series overall, say goodbye to Test cricket for the summer, almost just as soon as we said hello to it and discuss the revelation of Jacob Duffy (16:40).
Plus, the l...
Miss any of the coverage of Day 5 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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Miss any of the coverage of Day 4 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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Miss any of the coverage of Day 3 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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Miss any of the coverage of Day 2 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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Miss any of the coverage of Day 1 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Finn Caddie to review the 2nd Test between the Black Caps and the West Indies and discuss just how terrible the Windies batting really was (02:05). Then they look ahead to the 3rd and final Test of the home summer. Will Ajaz Patel play? Surely right? Right (12:00)?!
Next, they head to Adelaide for the latest in the Ashes (24:30), go aro...
Miss any of the coverage of Day 3 of the 2nd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Basin!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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Miss any of the coverage of Day 2 of the 2nd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Basin!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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Miss any of the coverage of Day 1 of the 2nd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Basin!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Finn Caddie to review the 1st Test between the Black Caps and the West Indies and ask why the Windies didn't go for the win (01:00)...They then look ahead to the 2nd Test and who will bowl for the home team (15:00)?
Next, they check in on the latest drama in the NZT20 saga (22:00) before heading across the ditch to check on the dumpster fire ...
Miss any of the coverage of Day 5 of the 1st Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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Miss any of the coverage of Day 4 of the 1st Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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Miss any of the coverage of Day 3 of the 1st Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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Miss any of the coverage of Day 2 of the 1st Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene! See the full schedule HERE!
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