The BYC Podcast
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?" The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.
"Double Shakas With Blair Tickner"
On this special episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver, Paul Ford and ACC Head G Lane are joined by Black Cap Fast Bowler and Great New Zealander Blair Tickner (00:00)!
Blair Tickner has had a comeback year worth remembering. Recontracted for 2026–27, Wickets against England during a historic series win, and coach Rob Walter saying he's "added new levels" to his game. Not bad for someone who two years ago wondered if the Black Caps' journey was over...
They cover the England series (including what it was like being on the receiving end of a Jofra Arc...
"The Kiwi Takeover Of English Cricket"
On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane for an emergency episode to share their thoughts on the news of Stephen Fleming taking over the English Test side from Baz (00:00)...
Then, a quick wrap on the rest of the cricket news from around the globe (14:00), plus a little bit of Bat Chat (21:00)!
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"RIP Sir Garfield"
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 Caps (23:40), some classic ICC tournament shenanigans (25:00) and the all-important MLC MVP update (27:45)!
Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner & Bat Book Chat (33:30)!
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"Would Fleming Or Baz Ever Come Home?"
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 legacy will be (19:10)... Also why do India suck so much at T20s (23:00), some Correspondence aka Nerd Corner (28:20), the BBL heading to India (30:15), and who's on top...
“Remembering The Demon Duck Caller”
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), share an incredible Bob Blair story (27:20), and discuss the latest machinations at the ICC/BBCI (30:50)...
Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner & Bat B...
"Who's A Good Skipper?
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...
Next, they chat about the White Ferns T20 World Cup defence failure (25:30), India going down 2-0 to Ireland in a T20 Series (28:45), before diving deep into some listener correspondence (36:20)...
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"To Spin Or Not To Spin?"
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 rank their favourite Test victories in England (18:50) before getting into some listener correspondence on the last time NZ won at the Oval (23:45).
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"King Henry"
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.
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"Is It Over Between Baz & Ben?"
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 a trip down memory lane and discuss The Oval as a venue and NZ's victory there in 1999 (21:55)...
Next, they chat about the White Ferns' first-up performance at the T20 Women's Wo...
"Emergency Episode: Steady The Ship Retires"
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. Never to be forgotten but gone. That’s right. Kane Williamson aka Nossy, aka Kanos, aka Steady the Ship, aka The Great One, has announced his retirement, effective immedia...
"The Worst Pitch Of All Time?"
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 why there is no Test in Auckland during the upcoming home summer (27:00), preview the White Ferns at the T20 World Cup (30:25), before to...
"Thank The Lord(s)"
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 predictions for "Kanefest" (22:15)...
Next, they chat about the upcoming T20 Women's World Cup (32:00), recap the IPL (34:00), and the Canadian team being owned by a gang (38:40)...
Plus, all your favourite fur...
“Nathan Smith Makes History In Belfast”
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. Answer debate: What does it all mean when it comes to selections and for our chances against England at Lord's next week?
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"Is This International Cricket In Name Only?"
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 (24:30).
Plus, check in on Kiwis in the IPL & PSL (40:40), take a peek at NZA in Sri Lanka (45:35) and an update on the Luke Woodcock fundraising auction (49:05).
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"The 6th* Annual BYC Awards Show"
On the final BYC Podcast episode of the season, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane for the 6th (and potentially 7th) BYC Awards!
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The award categories for 2026 are...
BYC Moment of the Year
ACC Commentary Moment of the Year
The Mark Nicholas "never been dismissed in the 90s” Commentator’s Curse of the Year
The Export Ultra Man of the Year
The Long White Cloud Female Player of the Year
The D Cleaver Award for Most Promising Player, presented by D C...
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 5th T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 5th T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? 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 & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE!
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“A Week Of Very Different Fortunes...”
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss a week of very different fortunes (00:00)... Paul Stewart Ford threatened with eviction at the Matt Henry Stadium, while Cricinfo names Dylan Cleaver to make his debut in the Black Caps...
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Then they review the Black Caps T20 series loss to the Proteas (04:10), before another unscripted "Mike Lane Rant" (13:00).
Next, they chat about just how bloody good Melie Kerr is (16:00), discuss the recently announced upcoming Aussie Test tour (18:40), go...
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 4th T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 4th T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Caketin in Wellington!
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“Emergency Episode: The Times They Are A-Changin”
On this special emergency episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down the news that NZ Cricket has backed the NZ20 franchise competition proposal over the Kiwi BBL team...
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Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 3rd T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 3rd T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park!
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"Why Do We Have Such A Lack Of Ambition?"
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane and begin by asking J. Michael Lane if he personally profited from the Black Caps losing in Ahmedabad (00:00)...
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Then they review the 1st & 2nd T20s between the Black Caps and the Proteas (12:15), before getting into the 1st & 2nd T20s between the White Ferns and the Proteas (22:10).
Next, they chat about the latest in the NZ20 vs Big Bash saga (25:15), a interesting Steady The Ship update (43:25) and go aro...
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 2nd T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 2nd T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Seddon Park in the Tron!
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 & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE!
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Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 1st T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 1st T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval at 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 & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE!
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"A Disturbing Revelation..."
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Finn Caddie and begin with a disturbing revelation about ACC Head G Lane and the T20 World Cup (00:00)...
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Then they rake over the coals of the final and debate if we really ever had a chance (06:05), before going through their 'Ups, Downs & Curiousities' of the tournament (17:15).
Next, they chat about the Black Caps squad for the hotly anticipated T20 series with South Africa (22:35), the White Ferns smashing Zimbabwe (33:05), go around the grounds of the...
"The Grim Lane Curse Strikes Again"
On today's special episode of The Agenda, Paul Stuart Ford and ACC Head G Lane live from Ahmedabad, join Finn Caddie just minutes after the end of the T20 World Cup Final (00:00)...
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The fellas get into what went wrong for the Black Caps, discuss whether India is just too good at T20, and what the atmosphere was like in the stadium full of 130,000 rabid Indian cricket fans...
Plus, they ask the question: was this the right situation to try to break the Grim Lane Curse...
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“This Time South Africa Didn’t Choke... They Just Got Pounded”
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Paul Ford joins ACC Head G Lane to review the Black Caps absolutely pounding South Africa to secure their spot in the T20 World Cup Final (00:00)!
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They chat Finn Allen's incredible 100* off just 33 balls and the other key factors for NZ's victory and what it means for the Final, before previewing the second Semi tonight between England and India and who they want to win (20:20)...
Plus, go around the grounds of the Plunket Shield (24:30), Paul Ford’s Cricket Viole...
"How Do We Avoid India?"
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the weekend of all weekends on the domestic 50 Over cricket calendar, the Ford & HBJ Trophy Finals (00:00)...
Next, they chat about the latest from the T20 World Cup and what the washout against Pakistan means for the Black Caps, the best way to avoid India in the Semis (14:15), before getting into the draw shenanigans and the situation surrounding cricketing legend Imran Khan (24:45)...
Plus, all your favourite furniture (37:25), Bat Chat, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and Dylan...
"Stay Off The Burgers Mitchell"
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss the Black Caps making it through to the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup (00:00)...
Next, they chat about the Aussies getting eliminated (20:00), the latest in the India and Pakistan drama (24:25), before going around the grounds of the Ford Trophy (25:50), get into the latest rumblings of the NZ20 (29:40), and Glenn Turner has released a song (33:45)!
Plus, all your favourite furniture (38:00), Bat Chat, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I?
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“The Legend Of Daryl Lazercock”
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the Black Caps' first two matches of the T20 World Cup (00:00)...
Next, they chat about all the Kiwi connections across the tournament (16:50), discuss the Pakistani Government backtracking on their stance to pull out of the match against India (18:15), before investigating why the World Cup scores are lower than expected (26:20), and go around the grounds of the Ford Trophy (28:35).
Plus, all your favourite furniture (33:50), Bat Chat, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I...
"Lest We Forget 1st February 1981"
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss why we should never forget the 1st of February 1981 or Ian Smith's shocking shot on the ball before the underarm (00:00)...
Next, they review the T20 series against India and why G Lane wishes we had lost 5-nil (04:50), before previewing the Black Caps matches and path to the T20 World Cup title (11:15)... Also, review the much-maligned Super Smash Finals weekend (31:15).
Plus, all your favourite furniture (41:10), including Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, Bat Chat, and Dylan Cleav...
"Sorry India… We Don’t Really Care About T20Is"
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Finn Caddie to discuss why, when it comes to T20Is, we yin when the world yangs (00:00)... Are there any silver linings from this annihilation so far, and what does it mean for the T20I World Cup (01:45)...
Next, they chat about the fallout from Bangladesh refusing to travel to India and pulling out of the tournament (17:30), before previewing the Super Smash Finals (25:05)... Also, go around the grounds of franchise T20 cricket (28:10).
Plus, all your favourite furniture (42:30), including Paul Ford’s Cric...
"The Black Caps Make History (In India) Again!"
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Finn Caddie to bask in the glory of the Black Caps once again making history by beating India at home in an ODI series (00:00)... Also, Dylan Cleaver apologises for a massive error in the career of Daryl Mitchell...
Next, they preview the T20 series (21:30), before responding to some feedback about Dylan's thoughts on the Super Smash (26:55)... Also, try to remember what happened at the Black Clash (35:50).
Plus, the return of all your favourite furniture (43:05), including Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, Bat C...
"We Are Not The Washington Generals!"
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Finn Caddie to discuss the ODI series between the Black Caps, who refuse to play the role of the Washington Generals and India (01:15)... Also, they chat about how bloody good Son of a Mitch is batting right now!
Next, they chat about the Ashes fallout and what it means for Baz and the future of BazBall (17:00), the latest shenanigans from the ICC ahead of the T20 World Cup (31:25), before checking in on the BBL (33:50), and the Super Smash (36:20).
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“Breaking Down The NZ T20 World Cup Squad”
On this special episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down who's in and who's out of the Black Caps T20 World Cup Squad and what it means for the future of T20 cricket in New Zealand...
Plus, they touch on Super Smash, three ways to improve it, and some Ashes Chat!
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“Better Than Sir Richard”
On this special pre-Christmas episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to review the 3rd Test between the Black Caps and the West Indies and the performances by the Jazz Man, the Duff Man and the Con Man (00:00).
Next, they chat about the series overall, say goodbye to Test cricket for the summer, almost just as soon as we said hello to it and discuss the revelation of Jacob Duffy (16:40).
Plus, the look ahead to the next 12 months of Test cricket, including the future of Steady The Ship (23:50)...
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Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs West Indies - 3rd Test Day 5
Miss any of the coverage of Day 5 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval!
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Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs West Indies - 3rd Test Day 4
Miss any of the coverage of Day 4 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval!
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Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs West Indies - 3rd Test Day 3
Miss any of the coverage of Day 3 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval!
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Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs West Indies - 3rd Test Day 2
Miss any of the coverage of Day 2 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval!
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Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs West Indies - 3rd Test Day 1
Miss any of the coverage of Day 1 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & the West Indies? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval!
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