The BYC Podcast

Miss any of the coverage of the 1st T20 between the Black Caps & Australia? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Beige Oval in the Mount!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!GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AGENDA & BYC LIVE PODCAST HERE!Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss our home summer of cricket starting on a freezing cold night in the Mount (00:00)...Then the fellas discuss Tim Robinson's maiden T20 Century going in vain against a belligerent Aussie team (01:00) and Sophie Devine's Century in the Women's Cricket World Cup opening match going in vain against a belligerent Aussie team (12:45)... Also, they weigh up the Pros & Cons of a New Zealand team joining the Big Bash League (19:20).Plus, all your favourite furniture, including 'Dylan Cleaver's Who Am I?' (27:00), 'Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner' (37:45), and 'Bat Chat' (39:40)!Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss the Beige Day Out missing one key element (00:00)...Then the fellas discuss the latest battle between India and Pakistan (15:25) and the sad news about the passing of a beloved cricket figure Dickie Bird (20:20)... Plus, all your favourite furniture, including 'Dylan Cleaver's Who Am I?' (25:15), 'Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner' (31:10), and 'Bat Chat' (33:10)!Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane for a BRAND-NEW episode of the BYC!  In this episode, the fellas cast their discerning eyes over Rob Walter's squad for The Hadlee-Chappell Trophy (02:00) before asking if we’ve gone a bit casual with our contracts (06:00)... Then, check in on New Zealand A (18:55), England scoring 304 in a T20 (24:40), and take a turn around 'Nostalgia Corner' with Gary Stead (27:40)...Plus, all your favourite furniture, including 'Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner' (34:45), 'Dylan Cleaver's Who Am I?' (36:40), Listener Correspondence (42:30) and 'Bat Chat' (44:15)!Brought to you by Resene!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join Finn Caddie for a BRAND-NEW episode of the BYC!  In this episode, it’s a nice, compact back-foot punch as the fellas dissect the White Ferns World Cup Squad (00:45), some incredible Suzie Bates stats (04:45) and journey to South Africa for a low-key but frighteningly important A Series (10:45).Then, they psychoanalyse Brendon McCullum’s latest mutterings about BazBall (22:00) and check in on some other Kiwis abroad (28:50).Plus, all your favourite furniture, including 'Dylan Cleaver's Who Am I?' (33:40), 'Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner' (38:40) and 'Bat Chat' (41:05)!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join Finn Caddie for a BRAND NEW episode of the BYC!  In this episode, the fellas discuss the news that the Aussies will be without Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for the upcoming Hadlee-Chapell Series due to injury and retirement (00:00)...The fellas also get South Africa pumping England in the 1st ODI (09:10), South Africa A beating New Zealand A (14:00) and Colin Munro going nuts in the CPL (16:05).  Finally, Dylan Cleaver's Who Am I? (24:20), Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner (29:15) and a BRAND NEW segment (31:25)! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join Finn Caddie for a BRAND NEW episode of the BYC!  In this episode, the fellas discuss the shocking injury news about Will O'Rourke, Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner (00:00)...The fellas also debate the new proposed "Injury Replacement" rule being trialled in India, England and Australia (08:15). Next, they check in the Kiwis in the 100DRED and CPL (11:20), the messy situation between Major League Cricket & USA Cricket (17:45) and how to fix the Super Smash (23:00)!Finally, Dylan Cleaver's Who Am I? (32:25) and incredible edition of Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner (37:10)! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join Finn Caddie for a BRAND NEW episode of the BYC!  In this episode, the fellas review the news of the Beige Day Out, the celebration of 20 years of T20 cricket and what they remember from that first-ever game (00:00)... Next, they discuss New Zealand selector Sam Wells stepping down (12:30), the domestic schedule (16:15), South Africa pumping Australia in the 1st ODI (21:50) and check in the Kiwis in the 100DRED and CPL (24:50).Plus, OnlyFans has officially hit cricket (32:00)... Finally, Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner (37:00) and another edition of Dylan Cleaver's Who Am I? (39:00)Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane for a BRAND NEW episode of the BYC!  In this episode, the fellas review the Black Caps' destruction of Zimbabwe and whether they should have gone for world records at the risk of a certain victory (00:00)... Then they discuss the big-hitting Aussie and South Africa T20 Series (21:00), and all the Kiwis playing in The Hundred (28:30) and the CPL (30:35). Plus, another edition of Dylan Cleaver's Who Am I? (32:40). Finally, Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner (35:30)! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In association with Bonds Chafe Off Undies, The Agenda Podcast presents 'VERSUS' - a podcast series that delves into the sporting rivalries and frictions that have been etched into the history books...Join Dylan Cleaver, ACC Head G Lane and Paul Ford for the most high-stakes cricket rivalry on the planet: India vs Pakistan.When India meets Pakistan in cricket, it is more than a match. It is a happening — a happening defined by shared history, by partition, by religion, border disputes, famine, assassination, tragedy, geopolitics, terrorism, nuclear threats and, of course, a fervour for the game of cricket that is unparalleled anywhere else in the world... Read Dylan Cleaver's full write-up on the history of the India & Pakistan rivalry HERE!'VERSUS: Stories Of The World's Greatest Sporting Frictions' is powered by Bonds Chaffe Off Undies! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane for a BRAND NEW episode of the BYC!  In this episode, the fellas review "The Test that stopped two nations" between the Black Caps and Zimbabwe (00:00). Then they preview the upcoming 2nd Test, and try to pick the NZ XI with all the injuries in the Black Caps (08:15)... Also, a bit of Kane Williamson batting porn (17:10) and review the England and India Five-Part classic (21:40)! Plus, some quality BYC listener correspondence (32:25), the ICC and the NO-Lympics for the Black Caps (33:45) and an update on the NZ Cricket App fee (37:30)... Finally, another edition of Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner (41:00) and the return of Dylan Cleaver's Who Am I? (42:45).Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford for a BRAND NEW episode of the BYC!  In this episode, the fellas review the Black Caps' victorious T20 Tri-Series and Matt Henry's death bowling in the Final against South Africa (00:00). Then they preview the upcoming Tests against Zimbabwe, name their NZ XIs, including the news of Tom Latham's injury (18:00). Also, they discuss England's latest righteous whingeing and "Hand Shake Gate" in the 4th England & India Test (25:00) and assess the Penis Vs Genius characteristics of Benjamin Stokes... Plus, the fellas chat about how bloody terrifying Tim David is (44:00)... Finally, another edition of Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner (46:00)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford for a BRAND NEW episode of the BYC!  In this episode, the fellas review the Black Caps' performance in the forgotten T20 Tri-Series with Zimbabwe and South Africa (00:00)... Then they preview the upcoming Tests against Zimbabwe, which XIs the guys would play, and discuss the interesting return selections for Zimbabwe (11:40). Also, they preview the 4th England & India Test (20:10) and discuss Gilbert Enoka joining the English coaching squad (23:40). Plus, the fellas debate the proposed "Two Tier Test" setup (29:10), and the dramas with club cricket scoring in New Zealand (40:10)... Finally, another edition of Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner (46:30)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford for a BRAND NEW episode of the BYC!  In this episode, the fellas preview the rather obscure tri-series between the Black Caps, Zimbabwe and South Africa (00:00)... Then they discuss the West Indies' capitulation in Jamaica and the Aussies not showing any ANZAC spirit by letting them get to 27...Also, England & Wales sneaking past India in another thriller at Lord's on July 14th!  Plus, a long-awaited return of Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!'Off The Long Run' is a new interview series on The Agenda Podcast. This isn’t your typical podcast packed with “raw, honest chats” or viral clips of emotional breakdowns. Instead, it's a collection of great New Zealanders sharing some truly memorable stories from their lives in sport.Next up on Off The Long Run is Great New Zealander and Black Caps fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, aka Gulliver. Kyle talks through the upcoming home summer and what it’ll be like facing off against former teammate Tim Southee (5:25). He also reacts to Lockie Ferguson’s comments from a previous episode about “bowling loads” and the toll it takes on quicks (8:30). Then it’s into the new crop of Black Caps fast bowlers — including the team nickname for Will O’Rourke (10:00). Plus, Kyle touches on his batting, and the mercurial willow work of Trent Boult (16:20). We also head back to the scenes of the World Test Championship Final in 2021, reliving the glory and Kyle's meme-worthy dominance of Virat Kohli (22:30).Finally, G Lane puts Gulliver through the infamous ‘22 in 2’ questions (33:40)! Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Introducing the first episode of a (hopefully ongoing) new interview series on The Agenda 'Off The Long Run'. This isn’t your typical podcast packed with “raw, honest chats” or viral clips of emotional breakdowns. Instead, it's a collection of great New Zealanders sharing some truly memorable stories from their lives in sport.Opening up, 'Off The Long Run' is Great NZer and Black Caps Fast Bowler Lockie Ferguson aka The Whakamana Express! Lockie chats about how he got his ACC Nickname "The Whakamana Express" (00:30), what it feels like to be one of the fastest bowlers in the world (09:30), and whether there is still hatred between players at the international level since T20 franchise cricket has taken over (17:00). Plus, Lockie clears up his Black Caps availability (20:30).Then, for some reason, ACC Head G Lane put Lockie through the pivotal moments of the 2019 CWC Final (22:35)... Next, Lockie talks about his new project 'Yorker Co' and mentoring young fast bowlers and the best ways to manage future injuries (31:30). Finally, G Lane puts The Whakamana Express through the infamous '22 in 2' questions (40:30)!Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a special episode of the BYC on a significant day… Twenty years ago today – June 25th, 2005 – a group of tragic cricket fans in Wellington, dressed head-to-toe in Beige Brigade kit, gathered around some crude recording gear and hit record on what would become New Zealand’s first-ever sports podcast… The BYC. It was the heyday of The Ricky Gervais Podcast with Ricky, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington. The term “podcast” had only just been coined by a Guardian columnist the year before. Born out of the Beige Brigade fan movement formed in 1999, the BYC is now comfortably New Zealand’s longest-running podcast series, sports or otherwise. On a cold, wet Wellington evening in June 2005, New Zealand’s version of Gervais, Merchant, and Pilkington — Paul Ford, Kevin Sinnott, and Jason Willis — recorded the first official BYC episode, backed by resident crooner Blair Sayer.Join ACC Head G Lane joins Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford for a trip down memory lane! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford for a post-match debrief of the World Test Championship Final between South Africa and Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BYC Podcast is back! Kinda... Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford for a surprise episode of the BYC!  In this episode, the fellas discuss what they know about the new Black Caps Head Coach Rob Walter and what to expect in the post-Gary Stead era (00:00)... Then they reflect on the 'Age of Gary' and the unprecedented success of the Black Caps under his reign. Will he be gutted that NZC rejected the split role (12:00)?Next, they rank the players on the NZC Central Contracts list from No.1 to No.20 and discuss All Black Daryl Gibson being named the GM of High Performance, and check in on Kiwis currently playing abroad (19:40).Plus, they preview the WTC Final between the Aussies and South Africa and congratulate Daniel Luca Vettori on being named in the ICC Hall of Fame (40:12)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACC Head G Lane joins Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford for the final BYC Podcast of the 2024/25 summer of cricket! In this episode, the fellas wrap up the punishing Pakistan tour with some very strange scenes at the Mount featuring wet patches, concussions and blackouts (00:30)... Then they dive deep into a full review of the 2024/25 season (11:40), including Attendance (15:45), Peaks (27:28), Troughs (32:10), Weirdest Moments (37:30), Domestic Beasts (48:00), The Coach (53:00) and Looking Into The Crystal Ball (59:10)...  Brought to you by MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.