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The Back Pass
by The Back Pass
A podcast for sports nerds, by sports nerds. Featuring football bantz, stories of cricketing agony and much much more!
Episodes
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World Cricket 2024: Episode 1
🎙️This week on The Back Pass, we dive into the latest cricket action with a comprehensive recap of the T20 World Cup. We'll break down Gautam's bold strategies, explore the ECB's controversial payments to the competition, and bring you all the inside scoop from the IPL Owners meetings. Don't…
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2024 T20 World Cup: Episode 1
🎙️ This week on The Back Pass, we bring you an in-depth analysis of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Join us as we explore standout performances and shocking upsets, including the unexpected Pakistan vs. USA showdown. We'll discuss the buzz around surprising team selections, the impact of the…
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IPL 2024: Episode 4
🎙️ This week on The Back Pass, we're diving deep into the thrilling world of T20 Cricket! We recap the 2024 IPL Final Series, IPL finals and how they have impacted the World Cup Squads. Plus, with Gautam Gambhir as head coach, does he have what it takes to lead a team to glory. Tune in for an...
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IPL 2024: Episode 3
This week on The Back Pass, the hosts delve into all things IPL. Listeners can expect a midseason check-in, insights on the Impact Sub, and a comprehensive rundown of the winners and losers so far. The episode also tackles the Keeper Conundrum in T20 cricket. All that and more, coming right up!
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IPL 2024: Episode 2
On this episode of The Back Pass podcast, Sid, Ali, Shivank, and Kevin dive deep into the 2024 IPL season to bring you all the latest news and insights. They discuss the current standings, highlighting the top squads and what they are doing right to stay ahead. They also analyze the struggles of...
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IPL 2024: Episode 1
On the premiere episode of The Back Pass podcast for IPL 2024, hosts Sid, Shivank, and Kevin kick off the new season with a bang! They begin with a comprehensive recap of the previous cricket season, setting the stage for an exciting new season ahead. The trio works their way through the fresh…
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What IF.... Pakistan won the 2007 T20 final
In this exciting episode of "The Backpass Podcast," we explore an alternate cricketing universe where the 2007 T20 World Cup was won by Pakistan. Imagine a world where Misbah-ul-Haq doesn't mishit the ball in the final and it goes for six! The hosts dive into the possible outcomes and…
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The Back Pass Explains: PART 2: The RISE of Franchise Cricket
In this captivating episode of "The Backpass Explains," the hosts continue their exploration of cricket's transformation with a focus on the evolution of T20 cricket. They delve into the history, success factors, financial dynamics, and opinions surrounding this revolutionary format. The episode...
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The Back Pass Explains: The RISE of Franchise Cricket
In this episode of "The Backpass Explains," the hosts delve into the fascinating topic of the Rise of Franchise Cricket. They explore the historical origins of cricket, its spread to different countries, and the importance of representative cricket. The episode also covers the evolution of…
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The Back Pass Explains: Succession Planning PART 2
Get ready for another exciting episode of "The Back Pass Explains" as we dive deeper into the intriguing world of succession planning in sports! In part two of this topic, our hosts leave no stone unturned as they unravel the complexities and surprises that come with managing transitions within...
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The Back Pass Explains: Succession Planning
In this episode of "The Backpass Explains," the hosts delve into the concept of succession planning in sports. They discuss how teams handle coaching changes, changing trends, and the loss of talented players while maintaining their current level of performance and profitability. The episode…
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The Back Pass Explains: Financial Fair Play PART 2
Episode Summary: "The Backpass Explains Financial Fair Play - Part 2" In this episode of "The Backpass Explains," the hosts continue their exploration of Financial Fair Play (FFP). They delve into how clubs navigate and exploit FFP, highlighting the negative impacts. The episode concludes with…
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The Back Pass Explains: Financial Fair Play
In this episode of "The Backpass," the hosts explore the intricacies of Financial Fair Play (FFP) as part of their "Explains" series. They discuss the history, reasons for its introduction, common misconceptions, the mathematical framework behind it, and the punishments imposed on clubs found in...
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The Back Pass Explains: DRAFT 101
Get ready to have your mind blown on this week's episode of "The Back Pass Explains"! Today, we're delving into the intricate world of sports drafts, and trust us, it's not as simple as picking players like you're choosing toppings for a pizza. In this episode, aptly titled "Draft 101" we're...
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MAY 2023 - Around the grounds. - IPL, F1, NFL Draft and NRL
Welcome to another episode of "The Back Pass" - the sports podcast that takes you on a wild ride through the world of sports. Today, we're tackling some of the biggest stories in the sporting world, including the Indian Premier League cricket, NFL draft dealings, F1 battle, and NRL rugby league…
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2023 Test Cycle Wrap
The Back Pass panel discuss the end of the Cricket Test Cycle and the upcoming World Test Championship now that we have the finalist. India v Australia - worthy finalists? Why do we have to wait another 3 months for the final? Is the ICC actually undervaluing the WTC? As always, if you want to…
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Corey Payne’s colourful journey so far (Former NRL Player and Panthers CEO)
The Back Pass panel have a sit down with Corey Payne and he reveals his wonderous journey during a 131 game NRL Playing career. Winning NSW Australian of the Year to travelling the world, starting a foundation to help underprivileged kids, meeting the then Prince Charles. Just for good measure he...
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March 2023 - Around the grounds
The Back Pass panel go around the grounds looking at all the sports on offer around 7 seas! An extra 7-tastic podcast. Lots of 7 comments, we do talk LIVERPOOL v Manchester United, and yes it was 7 - 0. NFL Combine??? Why is 4.39s a big deal? NRL Season is off and running and the Warriors have...
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The REDS start marching
The Back Pass MANCHESTER UNITED panel talk the league cup win. 1 down is it really 3 to go? Are Manchester United back? Why this feels different to trophies under Louis Van Gaal and Jose Mourinho? How has Erik Ten Hag managed this turn around? As always, if you want to get sports nerdy in your...
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Is Test Cricket worth the watch?
The Back Pass panel talk Test Cricket. Is it any good or even worth watching? We look at the Black Caps recent struggles in the test arena. India v Australia is 1 v 2 in the test championship but are either teams any good? Did Australia only practice the sweep shot? Or not enough? As always, if…
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Who’d want to be a coach!?!
The Back Pass panel talk coaches, why they coach, who'd want to be a coach? We talk coaches and coaching across a range of sports. Does it take a football team to coach an American football team? What qualifications/experience does a coach need to have? As always, if you want to get sports nerdy…
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AROUND THE GROUNDS - Jan 2023
The Back Pass panel do an around the grounds and discuss all the sports and action sparking our interest in 2023. We talk NFL and Superbowl, Premier League with Chelsea and Manchester United as hot topics, and even some Cricket and Basketball. As always, if you want to get sports nerdy in your...
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2022 FIFA WORLD CUP REVIEW - GOAT CROWNED
The Back Pass panel Review the FIFA Men's World Cup. GOAT IN THE HOUSE!! DOES ANYTHING ELSE EVEN MATTER? As always, if you want to get sports nerdy in your spare time, link up with us on the following channels: Facebook: @TheBackPass Twitter: @TheBackPassPod Insta: thebackpasspod
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FIFA World Cup Round of 16 preview
The Back Pass panel Preview the knockout stage of FIFA Men's World Cup. Who will make the Quarter finals? Who has impressed so far? Who is yet to leave their mark on this World Cup? As always, if you want to get sports nerdy in your spare time, link up with us on the following channels: Facebook:...
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FIFA 2022 World Cup : Week 1
The Back Pass panel discuss WEEK 1 in FIFA Men's World Cup. We look at the shocks. Saudi Arabia and Japan really got the viewers going. We discuss how those shocks were pulled off. Are the GOATS now over-cooked? Are there more goals in the sands of Qatar? As always, if you want to get sports…
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FIFA 2022 Men’s World Cup preview
The Back Pass panel discuss the FIFA Men's World Cup coming up in Qatar. We look at the favourites. What are some of the constraints around the tournament. Are we in line for another European World Champion? France are still the best with all their stars missing? Is now the time for Africa? As...
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Men’s T20 World Cup: Are you not entertained?
The Back Pass panel discuss the big talking points from the Men's Cricket T20 World Cup. We look back at the TWO big rivalries that must have had half the globe glued to their TVs. Who has impressed the most? Black Caps favourites for the World Cup? Did India win that or did Pakistan fumble? As...
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Men’s T20 World Cup PREVIEW
The Back Pass panel talk cricket and we have a Men's T20 World Cup to preview. Who is the team to watch for the wrong reasons? Are we going to see the Nagin dance? Super 12: Who makes it to the semi's? As always, if you want to get sports nerdy in your spare time, link up with us on the following...
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Playing by the (new) rules
The Back Pass panel talk cricket and the latest MCC changes in time for the T20 men's World cup. Mankand? Out or not out? What is the spirit of the game? Which of the changes has the biggest tick of approval? Are bowlers finally getting a fair go? Is the bat-riarchy finally coming down? As…
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Chelsea FC keeping to tradition?
The Back Pass panel talk Chelsea Football Club as Tommy is gunned down to begin molding their Potter reign. Is Potter going to with Chelsea the UEFA Champions League? What happened with Tuchel? Why did Boehly wait until after the transfer window? As always, if you want to get sports nerdy in your...
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NFL season preview
The Back Pass panel takes on the sometimes strange but never boring world of American Football. Who are the 2022 Superbowl favourites? What's with NFL Conferences? Why do Quarterbacks make so much money? Differences between the College and Professional game? And the N.I.L. what is it and what…
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FC Barça’s Messi finances
The Back Pass panel talk FC Barça and their astounding/dumbfounding approach to finance management. How are they broke and still buying players? Why they struggled to register the new players? Why and what parts of the club are they selling? As always, if you want to get sports nerdy in your…
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Is ODI Cricket dead?
The Back Pass panel talk ODI cricket. Is it still relevant? Is just a boring T20? Or non-interesting Test match? What is the answer? Join us as we ponder and explore the future of ODI cricket. As always, if you want to get sports nerdy in your spare time, link up with us on the following…
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English Premier League 22/23 Preview
The Back Pass panel look forward to the EPL season. Who had the best transfer window? Who will win the sack race? Best buy of the window so far? Who will be the be the biggest disappointment of the season? Who'll compete with Man City and Liverpool? Bottom 3 guesses? As always, if you want to get...
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Handball 101 with Tomek Szklarski
The Back Pass panel speak to Tomek Szklarski former captain of the Australian Handball team. Handball is the 2nd largest sport in Europe and we learn what is going on with the sport in Australia and New Zealand. What are the rules of Handball? What is it like playing in international tournaments...
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Greatest Test XI picked by the Back Pass
The Back Pass panel this week pick the greatest test XI to have played in the last 20 years. The team wants to hear your greatest XI. Hit us up on socials. We take turns to name our pick a spot in the batting lineup and others can call a veto, but everyone only gets one veto! Who makes it and who...
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Why isn’t Scott Robertson the All Blacks coach?
The Back Pass team discuss the end to the Super Rugby Pacific season with our friend Paul Alexander founder of Blues Supporters 4 Life group. How many titles have the Crusaders won? What happened to the Blues? Where did the Crusaders win it? Why isn't Scott Robertson the All Blacks coach yet? Are...
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Drop Kane as captain?
The Back Pass team discuss calls to drop Kane as captain. The significance and role of being a captains across a range of sports. How do captains get selected in the NFL? Is Vincent Kompany still captain at Manchester City? Plus we brainstorm a billion dollar idea that could make the BCCI even...
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The Making of Champions Pt. 2
We pick up where we left off last week and continue our discussion on the makings of champion teams. How important is continuity? Or is it really all about money? As always, if you want to get sports nerdy in your spare time, link up with us on the following channels: Facebook: @TheBackPass...
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The Making of Champions Pt. 1
What does it take to build a champion team? Find out in part one of our two-part special: The Making of Champions! As always, if you want to get sports nerdy in your spare time, link up with us on the following channels: Facebook: @TheBackPass Twitter: @TheBackPassPod Insta: thebackpasspod
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When Champions Stumble
We're back from break and getting stuck into the hard questions: how do great players respond to adversity? And what's ailing Virat Kohli?
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Super Rugby, Super Round ft Paul Alexander
Paul Alexander (Founder of Blues Supporters 4 Lyfe) joins us live from Melbourne to discuss the highs and lows from the super round of the Super Rugby Pacific. If you want to get even more sports nerdy in your spare time, link up with us on the following channels: Facebook: @TheBackPass Twitter:...
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The Return of the Big Show: Stephen McIvor
He's back! We pick up where we left off with Stephen McIvor, as we take a look back at his most memorable moments in broadcasting. We also talk Warriors: can we get excited yet? Tune in to find out! If you want to get even more sports nerdy in your spare time, link up with us on the following...
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The Overthrow: Women’s World Cup Wrap Up
We're back with another Overthrow! This week we discuss the recently-concluded Women's World Cup; it's been an incredible tournament with more close finishes than we can count. We look back on a quite excellent month of cricket and ask: where to next for the women's game?
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The Real Batman? Dyneal Fessal Pt. 1
What do you get when you combine sprinting with rugby union, sevens, bobsleigh...and cybersecurity? You get the multi-talented Dyneal Fessal, of course! This week, we had a chat with the man we're all certain either is, or is training to be, the next Batman.
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On Thin Ice
We're back from our two week break, but because of our incompetence, we planned it to be out of sync with the international break. But fear not, we still have plenty of football to talk about, including - The next Man United Manager, the next Chelsea owner and the next round of the Champions...
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Farewell Warnie/Women’s Cricket World Cup
It's the cricket royalty edition! We share our favourite memories of the legendary Shane Warne, and talk about the big event happening on our shores: The Women's Cricket World Cup. If you want to get even more sports nerdy in your spare time, link up with us on the following channels: Facebook:...
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Go the Warriors! Is This Our...Never Mind!
Boy do we have a treat for you guys this week! The one and only Stephen McIvor joins us to run the rule over our beloved Warriors and see how they stack up this season. RTS, Shaun Johnson, the captaincy: no topic is off-limits in this episode, except perhaps the question: is this our...you know?...
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Test Cricket: It’s Alive! / UCL: Red and Blue Edition
Will the real South Africa please stand-up? This week we discuss a real test match between NZ and South Africa. We also revisit the Champions league action is there still hope for United? Are Chelsea primed to retain the big ears? Also, if you were wondering how a bunch of guys can record a…
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The Overthrow: Champions League Round of 16
A special midweek extra for you all: our new segment we like to call The Overthrow! It's all the things we wanted to discuss but couldn't fit into the main episode, and this week we talk football and the UEFA Champions League. Is Roman Abramovich really a small cat? And how young is Shivank,...
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