Episode 23 - Garlic Milkshake with Brian Barrish

Commentator for US Minor League team The Philadelphians Brian Barrish joins the podcast to talk about his journey in commentary, including his longstanding involvement with the USAFL! He also talks in detail about how, when it comes to developing their sport in the US, the AFL is running rings around cricket. Plus Brian and Adit reminisce about how they came to know each other all those years ago. Follow Brian on Bluesky @brianbarrish.bsky.social The Cricket Sickos Podcast on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2kkhzf25 On Youtube: https://youtube.com/@aditrs7870?feature=shared RSS link: https://anchor.fm/s/fa16cb28/podcast/rss Follow Adit on Bluesky @aditrs.bsky.social Chapters: 01:09 Origin story 08:55 Brian's commentating journey 23:17 Favourite moments commentating 30:50 Garlic milkshake and the AFL subreddit 33:55 Preparation for commentating 40:35 Which of USAFL and USA Cricket is better at development 51:47 Final questions Music from Sicko Mode by Travis Scott Original Sickos cartoon by Stan Kelly Graphics by my incredibly excellent, cool and wildly handsome friend Harry Player