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The BYC Podcast

The BYC Podcast

The Alternative Commentary Collective 425 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

The BYC Podcast is a New Zealand cricket podcast hosted by Paul Ford and Dylan Cleaver, featuring a variety of guests. It covers cricket with a humorous and irreverent tone, discussing topics like the aesthetics of cricket bats. The show is known for its distinctive style and is a staple for cricket fans in New Zealand.

Episodes

"RIP Sir Garfield"
"RIP Sir Garfield" Jul 22, 2026 2900 On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the strangely compelling ODI series between the Black Caps and the West Indies (00:30)... They then get into what's next for the Black Caps (12:00). Next, they pay tribute to the great Sir Garfield Sobers who passed away earlier this week (13:50), before touching on Luke Ronchi leaving the Black
"Would Fleming Or Baz Ever Come Home?"
"Would Fleming Or Baz Ever Come Home?" Jul 15, 2026 2543 On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the first two ODIs between the Black Caps and the West Indies and what it means for the rest of the Series (00:30)... Next, they touch on Stephen Fleming leaving Chennai and predict where he'll end up next (15:05), before digging deep into the end of Red-Bazball, and the fellas discuss what its
“Remembering The Demon Duck Caller”
“Remembering The Demon Duck Caller” Jul 8, 2026 2642 On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane, and the episode begins with an apology and then a rant from PSF (01:45)... Then the fellas get into the Black Caps Squad for the ODI-only tour of the Windies (04:10), and they dive deep into the NZ Domestic Contracts list (14:55).Next, they touch on the Aussies winning the T20 Cricket World Cup (25:17),
"Who's A Good Skipper?
"Who's A Good Skipper? Jul 1, 2026 2961 On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins ACC Head G Lane to further revel in the Black Caps' historic and monumental victory over the English at Trent Bridge (00:00). From the defiant match-winning innings from "Boring, Boring Daryl Mitchell", to the incredibly self-indulgent theatre of the "Ben Stokes Circus" (16:20), and the comparison and contrast with Tommy Maxwel Latham.
"To Spin Or Not To Spin?"
"To Spin Or Not To Spin?" Jun 24, 2026 2810 On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to quickly recap the end of the 2nd Test at the Oval and Matt Henry's performance (00:00). Then they get into a full preview of the 3rd and deciding Test at Trent Bridge and what changes if any the Black Caps will make. Meanwhile and full panic stations for Baz, Stokes and Brittania (03:00)...Then they ra
"King Henry"
"King Henry" Jun 22, 2026 1820 On this special episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down the Black Caps' dismantling of England at the Oval for a series-levelling victory (00:00)!They discuss the key performances for the Kiwis, including Matt Henry's match-winning spell. Plus, they preview the upcoming 3rd Test. Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC P
"Is It Over Between Baz & Ben?"
"Is It Over Between Baz & Ben?" Jun 16, 2026 2508 On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to preview the 2nd Test between the Black Caps and England at the Oval (00:00). They break down all the English team shenanigans, including curviews, alcohol bans and whether everything is right between Baz & Ben... Plus, make their picks of who will replace Steady The Ship.  Then they take
"Emergency Episode: Steady The Ship Retires"
"Emergency Episode: Steady The Ship Retires" Jun 15, 2026 2643 On this special emergency episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to bring you the show we never wanted to record (00:00)... People of our parents' generation say they’ll never forget when they heard the news that Kennedy was shot. June 12, 2026, is now our November 22, 1963. That shit heap of a wicket at Lord’s is my Grassy Knoll. Kane is gone
"The Worst Pitch Of All Time?"
"The Worst Pitch Of All Time?" Jun 9, 2026 2327 On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss if that Lord's pitch was the worst of all time and ask what is going on with modern grassology? (00:00)... Once they're done raking over the coals of the 1st Test, they look ahead to the 2nd Test at the Oval and what some of the English got up to post win (18:20)...Then they chat about wh
"Thank The Lord(s)"
"Thank The Lord(s)" Jun 3, 2026 2927 The BYC Podcast is back! On this week’s return episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the Blackcaps demolition of Ireland in Belfast (00:00)... Then the fellas preview the upcoming Test series against England, beginning with the Lord's Test tomorrow night (08:30). Then they review the home summer schedule hot off the press and make their
“Nathan Smith Makes History In Belfast”
“Nathan Smith Makes History In Belfast” May 29, 2026 2062 On this special pre-winter/northern summer episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford mid-Test between the Blackcaps and Ireland to discuss why the hell are we playing Ireland, and is it part of the World Test Championship? (00:00)... Then they recap the play so far from the batting of Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell and Dean Foxcroft to the history-making bowling of Nathan Smith. Ans
"Is This International Cricket In Name Only?"
"Is This International Cricket In Name Only?" Apr 30, 2026 3040 On this special hiatus-ending episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down this "international cricket in name only" series against Bangladesh and the concerning future of bilateral cricket (00:00)... They also discuss who's in and who's out of White Ferns T20 World Squad (18:55), and the big news in the local game, the naming of Geoff Allott as NZ Cricket CEO (24:3

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