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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?"


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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!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 & 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 of Bazball (30:30) and go around the grounds in the Plunket Shield (40:00). Finally, all your favourite furniture (44:00), including Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I?, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and the internet sensation Bat Chat!  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.
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!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.
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!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.
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!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.
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!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.
"Anti Baz-Ball"

"Anti Baz-Ball"

2025-12-0341:04

On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Stuart Ford to get stuck into the entrails of the first couple of days of the home summer of Test cricket (00:00).Plus, they gnash their teeth at the behind-the-scenes machinations at NZ Cricket (25:32), and nibble at the 2nd Test of the Ashes (29:27)!  Finally, find the answer to last week's Who Am I? (34:17), and tuck into a farm-based Cricket Violence Corner and Bat Chat combo (36:05)... 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.
Miss any of the coverage of Day 1 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!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.
"Dud Root. Great Head"

"Dud Root. Great Head"

2025-11-2653:07

On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins ACC Head G Lane to cast their eye over the Black Caps Test squad to face the Windies (01:15), look at their draw for the World T20 (10:00) and dissect the unholy administrative mess that is New Zealand Cricket (15:00). Then head across the ditch to clean up the mess from Perth and look ahead to the Gabba (21:30)... Before going around the grounds in India and locally (30:15). Finally, all your favourite furniture (36:30), including Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I?, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and the internet sensation Bat Chat!  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.
Miss any of the coverage of the 3rd ODI between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Sneddon Park in Hamilton!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!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.
Step back to February 22, 1992, Eden Park, Auckland. The opening match of the Benson & Hedges Cricket World Cup wasn’t just another game; it was the dawn of a new era for New Zealand cricket. In the first episode of Kärcher’s “Blast from the Past,” hosts ACC Head G Lane, Jeremy Wells, and Dylan Cleaver revisit this iconic day, unpacking the drama, the personalities, and the legacy that still echoes through the sport. The episode dives into the tense build-up: a team struggling for form, selectors doubting their skipper, and a nation bracing for disappointment. But as the match unfolded, bold tactics (like Dipak Patel opening the bowling) and unlikely heroes emerged. Crowe’s century, the “dibbly-dobbly” bowling brigade, and a string of fielding miracles turned the tide, toppling defending champions Australia and igniting a World Cup run that would captivate the country. Blast From The Past is brought to you by the legends at Kärcher! 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.
Miss any of the coverage of the 2nd ODI between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from John McLean Park in Napier!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!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.
"Enter Santman"

"Enter Santman"

2025-11-2043:35

On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the latest in the white ball dramas between the Black Caps and the West Indies, including another last-over thriller (01:45). Then they cast an eye over the ditch to preview The Ashes beginning tomorrow (17:10), before touching on South Africa beating India (24:00) and then go around the grounds in the Plunket Shield (26:30). Finally, all your favourite furniture (30:20), including Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I?, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and the internet sensation Bat Chat!  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.
Miss any of the coverage of the 1st ODI between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval in Christchurch!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!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.
Miss any of the coverage of the 5th T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from University Oval in sunny Dunedin!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!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 Mike Lane to discuss the West Indian's services to the New Zealand summer (0:30). Then they cast an eye over the ODIs and ask the question... What's the point (07:55)? Meanwhile, speculation continues around a New Zealand Rebel T20 league (15:40), and the Aussies are still trying to figure out their batting lineup for the Ashes (22:10). Finally, all your favourite furniture (39:20), including Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I?, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and the internet sensation Bat Chat! Plus, we give away the first of three GM cricket bats, to a lucky contributor...  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.
Miss any of the coverage of the 3rd T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Saxton Oval in sunny Nelson!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!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.
Miss any of the coverage of the 2nd T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park!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!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 Finn Caddie to discuss the ups and downs of the first two T20s between the Black Caps and the Windies (02:20)! Then they cast an eye over the Black Caps squad for the ODIs against the West Indies and the one notable name missing (07:55)... Meanwhile, the great result for cricket in the Women's World Cup (31:40) and the Aussies have named their squad for the first Ashes Test (36:05). Also, they go around the grounds in the Ford Trophy (41:20). Plus, all your favourite furniture (45:10), including Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I?, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and the internet sensation Bat Chat! 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.
Miss any of the coverage of the 1st T20 between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park!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!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.
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