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The BYC Podcast
by The Alternative Commentary Collective
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.
Episodes
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"The BYC Is Back For Summer!"
The BYC Podcast is back from a winter hiatus! Dylan Cleaver, Paul Ford and ACC Head G Lane have scratched their mark into the crease, ready for a massive summer of cricket (00:00)! The fellas get straight into it with a preview of the highly anticipated Black Caps series with India (02:40)! Then...
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"How To Bowl Fast With Lockie Ferguson"
On this special episode of The BYC Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall sit down with Lockie Ferguson for a very special announcement (00:00)... They cover it all from the secret to fast bowling (10:00), who everyone was scared of when the Whakamana Express was young (14:00), and what sort of...
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"Exploding Poles With Adam Milne"
On this special episode of The BYC Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall chat with Adam Milne about his return to the Black Caps and his on-again, off-again relationship with NZ Cricket and G Lane... He previews the upcoming series with India and how his wife is getting fed up with all his team...
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"From Armed Offenders To Forward Defences With Mike Sandle"
Behind every great sports team is someone the fans never see. For the Black Caps, since 2011, that someone has been Mike Sandle, the team manager described by some as the glue that holds the whole thing together. Twenty-four years in the New Zealand Police (Armed Offenders Squad, dog handling…
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"Who's A Good Skipper With Tom Latham"
On this special episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver and ACC Head G Lane are joined by Black Caps Test Skipper and Great New Zealander Tom Latham (00:00)! Tom Latham opens up on Black Caps glory, dressing-room banter and a golf game that needs serious work. If anyone still thinks Tom Latham…
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"Australia Just Doesn't Get Test Cricket!"
On another emergency episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss the absolute scenes in Darwin as the Bangers mashed the Aussies (00:00)! So where do the Aussies go from here? Then, a quick wrap on the rest of the cricket news from around the globe…
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"Hoopin' It With Zak Foulkes"
On this special episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver, Paul Ford and ACC Head G Lane are joined by Black Cap Swing Bowler and Great New Zealander Zac Foulkes (00:00)! Zak Foulkes has had a run. Called up as a "Super Sub" at Trent Bridge when Blair Tickner went down after being struck by a…
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"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...
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"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...
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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...
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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...
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“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...
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"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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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"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...
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"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…
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"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...
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“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…
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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…
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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! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! The award categories for 2026 are... BYC Moment of the Year ACC Commentary Moment of the Year The Mark Nicholas "never…
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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...
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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... WATCH…
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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! Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New...
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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... Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok...
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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! 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...
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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)... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Then they review the 1st & 2nd T20s between the Black Caps...
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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...
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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...
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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)... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Then they rake over the coals of the final and debate if we really ever had a…
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"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)... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! The fellas get into what went wrong for the Black Caps, discuss whether India is...
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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)! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! They chat Finn Allen's incredible 100* off just 33 balls and the other…
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"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...
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"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),...
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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…
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"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...
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"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...
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"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,...
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"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...
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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…
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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! Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New...
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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! Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New...
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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! Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New...
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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! Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New...
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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! Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New...
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"The Jazzman Cometh"
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join Finn Caddie to review the 2nd Test between the Black Caps and the West Indies and discuss just how terrible the Windies batting really was (02:05). Then they look ahead to the 3rd and final Test of the home summer. Will…
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Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs West Indies - 2nd Test Day 3
Miss any of the coverage of Day 3 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...
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Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs West Indies - 2nd Test Day 2
Miss any of the coverage of Day 2 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...
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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?"The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.
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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...
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