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Cricket Unfiltered

Cricket Unfiltered

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 If you love cricket, then Cricket Unfiltered is the podcast for you. Get closer to the game than ever before with the longest-running weekly Australian cricket podcast — winner of the 2024 Radio Today Sports Podcast of the Year. Hosted by Andrew Menczel (aka Menners) and a rotating team of cricket all-stars, the show dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a real passion for the game. You’ll hear from top cricket journalists, current players, and legends of the sport — all unfiltered and in-depth. Cricket Unfiltered has twice been a finalist in the Australian Podcast Awards and has episodes included in the National Film & Sound Archive, recognising its place in Australia’s media landscape. Menners launched the podcast in 2013 and has interviewed 15 Australian captains along the way. He’s also a respected cricket commentator across men’s and women’s matches, and an award-winning podcast producer and interviewer. If cricket matters to you — this podcast is a must.2023 Piccolo Podcasts Cricket
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  • Australia Announce Boxing Day Ashes Squad — England Still Talking Shite

    Australia Announce Boxing Day Ashes Squad — England Still Talking Shite
    Dec 23 2025
    Australia retain the Ashes in record time and the reaction from England is every bit as messy as their cricket. Menners tears into Ben Stokes, Bazball spin, and the latest round of “moral victory” nonsense, before turning to Australia’s Boxing Day Ashes squad announcement. With injuries to Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins, the episode breaks down the logic behind the selections, the options for Melbourne, and how Australia might balance their XI at the MCG. There’s also praise for Cummins’ leadership, frustration with Cricket Australia decisions, and a couple of classic “Can’t Let It Go” moments as the Boxing Day Test looms. England’s Ashes meltdown: Stokes, excuses, and moral victories (1:02) Australia announce Boxing Day squad: Lyon out, Murphy in, Cummins sidelined (7:10) MCG XI debate: batting order, Green, Inglis, and bowling balance (14:25) Can’t Let It Go: Day 5 ticketing and the overloaded international calendar (20:55) Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show. 🛒 Shop now:https://www.chickensaltoftheearth.com/shop/category/Cricket-Unfiltered?c=5469591 🎁 Use Promo Code: CU10 for 10% off your first order! From caps to tees, rep your love of cricket with some top-quality gear. Exactamundo is a video, animation, design and content production company. They produce digital signage, on-screen graphics, sideline animations and videos for sports teams like the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL and numerous American NBA, NFL and MLB teams. They also create high quality videos and animations for the corporate world, such as product promos and explainer videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter: https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013. It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Ashes 3rd Test: Day 5 – Australia Embarrasses the Bazballers

    Ashes 3rd Test: Day 5 – Australia Embarrasses the Bazballers
    Dec 21 2025
    Australia seal the Ashes in ruthless fashion, wrapping up the 3rd Test on Day 5 to go 3–0 up in just 11 days of cricket. Menners reacts to a dominant Australian performance, dismantling the Bazball narrative as England’s plans unravel once again. Mitchell Starc leads the charge on the final day, Alex Carey is deservedly named Player of the Match, and Australia’s depth and resilience shine despite key injuries. The episode breaks down the decisive moments, England’s tactical failures, Australia’s Ashes-era dominance since 2017, and what lies ahead for both sides as the series moves toward Boxing Day. Key Moments Ashes context, Bazball reckoning, and Australia’s dominance since 2017 (0:51) Day 5 tension, England’s brief resistance, and turning points before lunch (7:25) Starc’s burst, key catches, and the final collapse that seals the Ashes (11:50) Player of the Match, injury fallout, selection questions, and series outlook (21:30) Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show. 🛒 Shop now:https://www.chickensaltoftheearth.com/shop/category/Cricket-Unfiltered?c=5469591 🎁 Use Promo Code: CU10 for 10% off your first order! From caps to tees, rep your love of cricket with some top-quality gear. Exactamundo is a video, animation, design and content production company. They produce digital signage, on-screen graphics, sideline animations and videos for sports teams like the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL and numerous American NBA, NFL and MLB teams. They also create high quality videos and animations for the corporate world, such as product promos and explainer videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter: https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013. It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Ashes 3rd Test: Day 4 Wrap - Lyon's Magic

    Ashes 3rd Test: Day 4 Wrap - Lyon's Magic
    Dec 20 2025
    Australia moved to the brink of retaining the Ashes with a dominant Day 4 performance in Adelaide. After setting England a daunting world-record chase, the match swung decisively in the final session as Pat Cummins ripped through the top order before Nathan Lyon produced a spell of elite off-spin to crush England’s resistance. Menners breaks down Travis Head’s commanding 170, key moments in Australia’s batting collapse, England’s brief fightback, and the decisive late wickets that left the visitors staring at defeat, while also calling out England’s leadership and media silence as Bazball continues to unravel. (0:55) Day 4 overview and Australia on the verge of retaining the Ashes (5:00) Travis Head’s 170, Carey’s contribution, and Australia’s late batting collapse (9:45) England’s chase begins: Cummins strikes and Australia dominate the field (14:10) Nathan Lyon’s match-turning spell puts Australia firmly in control Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show. 🛒 Shop now:https://www.chickensaltoftheearth.com/shop/category/Cricket-Unfiltered?c=5469591 🎁 Use Promo Code: CU10 for 10% off your first order! From caps to tees, rep your love of cricket with some top-quality gear. Exactamundo is a video, animation, design and content production company. They produce digital signage, on-screen graphics, sideline animations and videos for sports teams like the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL and numerous American NBA, NFL and MLB teams. They also create high quality videos and animations for the corporate world, such as product promos and explainer videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter: https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013. It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
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