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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 team of all stars, Cricket Unfiltered dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a genuine passion for the game. The show features conversations with top cricket journalists, current players, and legends of the sport — all unfiltered and in-depth — while tackling selection debates, tactics, governance, and the stories that shape the modern game. Cricket Unfiltered has twice been a finalist in the Australian Podcast Awards, and episodes have been 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 is also a respected cricket commentator across men’s and women’s matches, and an award-winning podcast producer and interviewer.
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- 3 days ago20 min
South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test: Menners Minutes Day 1 'Starc Blitz'
Menners breaks down a dramatic opening day in Cape Town as South Africa were bowled out for 329 after recovering from a spectacular collapse. Mitchell Starc’s stunning six-wicket haul gave Australia a lifeline, but Pat Cummins’ decision to bowl first, Australia’s disastrous opening session and concerns about the captain’s workload raise serious questions ahead of a must-win Test. With Australia’s batting lineup under pressure, day two could make or break the series. South Africa post 329 after a dramatic late collapse Is Pat Cummins suffering from captaincy burnout? Steve Smith’s late withdrawal and Australia’s four changes Cummins’ controversial decision to bowl first Australia’s disastrous opening session and missed chances Nathan Lyon sparks the fightback as South Africa collapse Mitchell Starc’s incredible four-wicket burst to finish the innings Can Australia’s batting lineup save the series? #SAvAUS #Cricket #AUSvSA 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
- 4 days ago21 min
Menners Minutes - 3rd Test Preview South Africa vs Australia & More MacGill Lies
Australia heads to Cape Town for a series decider, with plenty on the line and memories of 2018 still hanging over Newlands. Menners previews the third Test, breaks down the reported team changes and examines whether this Australian side can deliver when the pressure is on. Plus, a fiery response to Stuart MacGill and some claims that needed correcting. Timecodes Welcome to Menners Minutes and the Cape Town decider Cape Town memories: the highs of 2014 and lows of 2011 and 2018 Australia's legacy on the line in a huge deciding Test South Africa's form, team news and Australia's selection dilemmas The Nic Maddinson selection saga and Australia's batting order Cooper Connolly, Nathan Lyon and the reported bowling changes Third Test prediction: why Menners is backing South Africa Stuart MacGill claims addressed: Menners sets the record straight #CricketUnfiltered #SAvAUS #AUSvSA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago21 min
South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test: Day 5 Review 'Australia Capitulate'
South Africa have levelled the series in stunning fashion, crushing Australia by an innings and 31 runs in Kaberha. Travis Head’s century and Scott Boland’s gutsy 40 offered some resistance, but the damage was done after Australia’s disastrous batting collapse on day four. Menners breaks down where it went wrong, questions Australia’s batting order, examines Pat Cummins’ struggles and looks at the selection calls facing the Aussies ahead of a massive series decider in Cape Town. Changes are coming into focus — but who should make way? Timecodes - South Africa level the series with a crushing win - How Australia threw away a potential draw - Travis Head’s century and Boland’s gutsy resistance - Steve Smith’s dismissal and Australia’s fading hopes - Moulder’s breakthroughs seal Australia’s fate - Where the Test went wrong for Australia - Andrew McDonald faces questions over the batting lineup - Selection dilemmas ahead of the Cape Town decider #CricketUnfiltered #SAvAUS #AUSvSA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago20 min
South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test: Day 4 Review 'Absolute Disaster'
Australia’s second Test campaign against South Africa has descended into chaos, with a catastrophic batting collapse leaving them on the brink of defeat in Gqeberha. After being bowled out for just 99 in their first innings, Australia were forced to follow on and finished day four at 4/156, still 170 runs behind. Menners examines the batting failures, questions the selectors’ decisions and looks at the futures of Marnus Labuschagne, Nic Maddinson and Beau Webster. Travis Head remains Australia’s biggest hope of saving the Test, while Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Simon Harmer have starred for South Africa. Can Australia somehow survive day five, or are the teams heading to Cape Town level at 1–1? Australia’s disastrous day: bowled out for 99 and forced to follow on. A historic batting collapse and the significance of Steve Smith’s 11,000 Test runs. Marco Jansen’s devastating bowling and Anrich Nortje’s injury. Why Australia’s batting order and selection decisions are failing. Marnus Labuschagne’s struggles and the growing pressure on his Test career. Potential changes to Australia’s lineup ahead of the Cape Town Test. South Africa’s decision to enforce the follow-on and Rabada’s aggressive approach. South Africa’s outstanding performances and what Australia must do to survive day five. #CricketUnfiltered #AUSvSA #TestCricket 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
- 1 weeks ago19 min
South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test: Day 3 Review 'Bavuma Bashes Aussies'
South Africa produced a remarkable turnaround on Day 3 in Gqeberha, recovering from 5/97 to declare at 9/425 and put Australia under enormous pressure in the second Test. Captain Temba Bavuma led the charge with a superb 179, while Marco Jansen's counterattacking 85 and Simon Harmer's 82 helped turn the match on its head. Scott Boland claimed another five-wicket haul, but Australia's bowlers struggled as the pitch flattened out. A late dismissal of Nic Maddinson left Australia at 1/3 at stumps. Menners reviews South Africa's extraordinary fightback, Australia's missed opportunities in the field, and why the draw is now the most likely result. With a crucial day four ahead, Australia's batters have a chance to rebuild confidence, eat into the deficit and give their bowlers a much-needed rest ahead of the third Test. Day 3 wrap: South Africa's incredible turnaround Bavuma's magnificent 179 and the partnerships that changed the game Scott Boland's five-wicket haul and Australia's bowling struggles Can Australia still win? Assessing the likely result Why Marco Jansen's counterattacking innings could define the series Australia's missed opportunities and frustration in the field Mitchell Starc reaches 450 Test wickets What Australia must do on Day 4 #SAvAUS #CricketUnfiltered #AUSvSA 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
- 1 weeks ago17 min
South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test: Day 2 Wrap 'Boland Blitz Continues'
Menners wraps up a frustrating second day in Gqeberha, where torrential rain again restricted play and Australia made inroads into South Africa's batting lineup. Scott Boland led the charge with four wickets, while Matt Renshaw produced a stunning catch to dismiss Ryan Rickelton. Josh Hazlewood's absence with a stomach bug adds another complication for Australia, who are racing against time to secure a result. With Temba Bavuma holding firm and five wickets still to fall, can Australia bowl South Africa out quickly enough to take control of the Test? Day 2 wrap: rain, frustration and the state of the Test Josh Hazlewood's illness and the impact on Australia's attack Scott Boland's brilliant spell puts South Africa under pressure Matthew Breetzke's dismissal and South Africa's batting struggles Marnus Labuschagne's dropped catch and Matt Renshaw's spectacular grab Boland's four-wicket haul and his remarkable professionalism Australia's path to victory and the challenge of limited time The pitch, South Africa's remaining batting and the outlook for Day 3 #SAvAUS #CricketUnfiltered #AUSvsSA #ScottBoland #WorldTestChampionship #TestCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago14 min
South Africa vs Australia 2nd Test: Day 1 Review | 'Rain Saves South Africa from Boland'
Rain interrupted the second Test between Australia and South Africa at St George’s Park, with just 12.2 overs possible on Day 1. But there was still plenty to discuss, as Scott Boland ripped through the South African top order, taking two wickets in consecutive deliveries to leave the hosts at 2/20. Menners looks at Boland’s remarkable impact, Australia’s big decision to leave Nathan Lyon out of the XI, and what it could mean for Lyon’s future in the Test side. With Kagiso Rabada back in South Africa’s attack and more rain forecast, there’s plenty to watch as the Test continues. Rain cuts short the opening day at St George’s Park Australia’s big selection call: Scott Boland in, Nathan Lyon out What Lyon’s omission means for his future in the Test team South Africa’s team changes and Kagiso Rabada’s return Boland strikes twice in consecutive deliveries Australia’s bowling figures and South Africa’s precarious position Day 2 weather forecast and Australia’s opportunity #AUSvsSA #ScottBoland #Cricket #SAvAUS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 2m
Australia Humbles South Africa
Australia have made a statement in South Africa, winning the first Test by 214 runs. Menners and Damian Watson break down Matt Renshaw's remarkable return to form, Josh Hazlewood's bowling masterclass and Steve Smith's extraordinary slip catching. They debate Australia's selection options for the second Test, question the state of Test cricket in South Africa and examine the risks of private ownership in Australian cricket. Plus, a look at the latest Sheffield Shield performances, Australia's dominant women's team and a memorable commentary box gaffe involving Mark Howard. Australia Humbles South Africa by 214 Runs Matt Renshaw's Remarkable Comeback and Pat Cummins' Contribution Josh Hazlewood vs Brett Lee: Who Would You Pick? Steve Smith's Incredible Slip Catching and Nic Maddinson's Response Australia's Selection Dilemmas Ahead of the Second Test South Africa's Disappointing Performance and the State of Test Cricket The Commentary Box Gaffe That Went Viral Private Ownership, Sheffield Shield Standouts and Australian Cricket News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 team of all stars, Cricket Unfiltered dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a genuine passion for the game. The show features conversations with top cricket journalists, current players, and legends of the sport — all unfiltered and in-depth — while tackling selection debates, tactics, governance, and the stories that shape the modern game. Cricket Unfiltered has twice been a finalist in the Australian Podcast Awards, and episodes have been 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 is also a respected cricket commentator across men’s and women’s matches, and an award-winning podcast producer and interviewer.
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