The Fast Bowling Cartel
by BackChat Studios
Welcome to The Fast Bowling Cartel – where the quicks talk fast, bowl faster and nothing’s off-limits. Hosted by Aussie pace royalty Glenn McGrath, Damien Fleming, and Jason Gillespie, this is your front-row seat to the raw, unfiltered world of fast bowling. No PR spin. No sugar-coating. Just three legends telling it like it is - breaking down the craft, reliving wild tour tales, and pulling back the curtain on life behind the baggy green. JOIN The FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel
Episodes
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Outplayed and Outworked: The South Africa Series Review
South Africa have won the series 2-1 and taken the No.1 Test ranking off Australia for the first time since 2016. Flem, Dizzy and Pidge pull apart the Cape Town Test and a series that got away from the Aussies. Dizzy is back from South Africa, so the three of them work through what went wrong at...
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All Eyes on Cape Town...
Flem & Pidge hold the fort down as they dissect a nightmare second Test for the Aussies, with Diz MIA (asleep somewhere in South Africa, we think). Australia were rolled for a nervous 99 and lost by an innings and 31 runs, and the series is level at one-all. 00:00 Rolled for 99 and where’s...
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Who are the best South African quicks ever? McGrath, Gillespie & Fleming have their say..
Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down their top five best EVER South African quicks. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel
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Australia's Test Team Returns to South Africa!
Flem, Dizzy and Pidge dissect the upcoming South Africa vs Australia Test series, revisit the memories of Sandpapergate, unpack some shock squad selections and plenty more! Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Follow us on our social media accounts...
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5 times batters made Shaun Pollock's life... difficult
Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel South African great Shaun Pollock breaks down the FIVE times batters made his life a bit... difficult! https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel
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Shaun Pollock Talks the Modern Game, His Love of Playing in Australia & His 5 Times Batsmen Made Life... Difficult
Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel South African great Shaun Pollock joins Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming to reflect on his incredible career, including an important mentor in his early days, how surfaces have changed in the modern game and his...
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Australia wins in Zimbabwe
Australia's first tour of Zimbabwe in 12 years ends 3–0, but it was closer than it looks. The Cartel digs into Nathan Ellis's brilliant series with bat and ball, Hazlewood's return, Billy Stanlake's injury, and the Zimbabwe seamers who nearly stole the decider. Plus, a last-wicket heist and Marsh...
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Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie & Damien Fleming build the PERFECT fast bowler
Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming build the best EVER bowler utilising different attributes of various fast bowlers. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel
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Who are the best Pakistani quicks ever? McGrath, Gillespie & Fleming have their say
Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down their top five ever Pakistani quicks. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel
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Who are the best left-arm quicks ever? McGrath, Gillespie & Fleming have their say
Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down their top five best EVER left-arm quicks. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel
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Australia's Next Test Challenge Awaits
Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming are back for another Fast Bowling Cartel, breaking down Australia’s Test squad for South Africa, the Adelaide Strikers’ latest signing, and how the style of Test cricket has evolved through the decades. Follow us on our social media accounts...
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Starc Blasts Bangladesh
Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down Mitchell Starc's brutal 10/51 match haul (6/12 & 4/39) that bowled Australia to an innings-and-51-run win over Bangladesh inside two days, levelling the series 1-1 after the Darwin loss. The trio dig into Starc's twin spells, Pat...
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Bangladesh Beats Australia!
Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming react to Australia getting smashed by nine wickets in Darwin — a first Bangladesh Test win on Aussie soil, after they'd been bowled out for 54 in the tour game a week earlier. The Cartel unpacks how it happened: Hasan Mahmud and Mehidy Miraz…
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The Dizzy 201 Trophy - Australia vs Bangladesh Preview
This week Flem and Dizzy preview the upcoming test series between Australia & Bangladesh. They discuss 'that innings' the form of Australia & Bangladesh and what to expect over these 2 test matches. Plus Plenty more! JOIN THE PATREON 0:00 Intro 6:40 Australis vs Bangladesh History 14:40…
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Merv Hughes Talks Hat-Tricks, Sledging and Toughest Opponents
Merv Hughes joins Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming for a laugh-filled look back at his career — from raw Victorian quick to Ashes-winning enforcer. Expect sledging duels, legendary send-offs, dressing room pranks, and plenty of tall tales as the boys needle Merv about which…
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Patreon Excerpt | What is Cricket in Darwin like?
What is it like bowling in the top end? Excerpt from Patreon Q&A Join the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel
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The End of BazBall & BBL In India
Pigeon, Dizzy and Flem tackle the big questions: is Bazball officially dead, and who should be England's next head coach? Plus, the Big Bash heading to India — smart move or selling out? And the debate to end all debates: the top 5 fast bowling pairs of all time. Strong opinions guaranteed.
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Adam Gilchrist talks BazBall, NZ cricket & keeping to Australian greats
Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie are joined by Adam Gilchrist for a ripper chat covering BazBall, the rise of New Zealand cricket, the craft of wicketkeeping, and a debate over Australia's greatest ever fast bowlers. Pull up a chair for this one. oin The FBC Patreon -...
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England Boozing, Williamson Retires & Coaching Conundrums
Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming are back and not holding back. This week the boys tackle England's drinking culture controversy — genuine problem or storm in a teacup? They also pay tribute to the great Kane Williamson as he walks away from Test cricket, reflect on why he never quite got the...
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Kiwi Commentary Icon - Dazzling Danny Morrison
"WHAT'S THE CORRIDOR OF UNCERTAINTY, DANNY?!" The boys are joined by one of cricket's most recognisable voices New Zealand fast bowling legend and beloved commentator Danny Morrison. From terrorising batters at Eden Park to making living rooms around the world feel like a party, Danny has done it...
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Melbourne Merger & Best (worst) Room mates
The Cartel is back and firing on all cylinders. Pidge, Dizzy and Flem settle in for one of their best yet. McGrath runs through the best left-handers he ever bowled to, Gillespie reveals his favourite Test grounds from a career spent touring the world, the boys weigh in on the proposed merger...
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Best Batsmen, Favourite Grounds & Left Handed Batsmen
Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie & Damien Fleming put together a list of the best batsmen they have bowled to, the top cricket grounds around the world and the best left handers. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Top 5 Batsmen Jason Gillespie Bowled to 8:00 Glenn McGraths Top 5 Cricket Grounds 17:00 Damien Flemings...
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Big Bash League Privatisation & Australian Selections
Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie are back behind the mics for another episode of The Fast Bowling Cartel.
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Andy Bichel talks World Cup, Queensland and Coaching
Damien Fleming, Michael Kasprowicz and Jason Gillespie sit down with Andy Bichel to revisit his standout moments in Australian cricket from World Cup heroics to life in the fast‑bowling group and explore how he’s now shaping the next generation through coaching. A sharp, fun chat packed with...
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From Keeper to Bowler with Craig ‘Chalky’ White
Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath are joined by Craig ‘Chalky’ White. From Keeper to Bowler and Brother-in-law of Darren Lehmann, Chalky shares some incredible cricket stories.
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The Art of Fast Bowling
Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath celebrate the birthday of their former teammate Craig McDermott. Discuss classic Billy stories, and the art of fast bowling.
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SHORT BALL | TOP 5 IPL Bowlers
Jason Gillespie, Damien Fleming and Glenn McGrath rank their Top 5 IPL Bowlers!
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IPL, PSL & Sheffield Shield Final
Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming are back talking cricket.. FAST The IPL is on, Dizzy is coaching in the PSL and South Australia wins the Sheffield Shield. There’s a Top 5, an impromptu give me a spell and plenty more!
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Kagiso Rabada talks Test Championships, World Cups & Bouncers
Glenn McGrath, Damien Fleming, and Jason Gillespie are joined by one of the most exciting fast bowlers on the planet — South Africa's Kagiso Rabada. KG sits down with three of the game's great wicket-takers to reflect on his rise through the ranks, the craft of fast bowling, and what keeps him...
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SHORT BALL | T20 World Cup Team of the tournament
Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath rank their Team of the Tournament for the 2026 T20 World Cup!
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India Win T20 World Cup
Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath review the final the T20 World Cup. They discuss India's incredible performance, New Zealand falling at the final hurdle and the team of the tournament Plus plenty more
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Steve Harmison shares iconic English cricket tales
This week the boys are joined by former English paceman Steve Harmison. Harmy shares tales of playing with Boonie, his cricket origins, that ball in Brisbane and the famous 05 Ashes series victory over Australia.
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Who Wins The World Cup From Here?
Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath are back for another edition of the Fast Bowling Cartel. The T20 World Cup is heading towards it’s finally which nations will process and take home the trophy?
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Australia Struggles At The World Cup
Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie settle in for a no‑nonsense, fast‑bowler‑approved debrief on a chaotic T20 World Cup. With Australia teetering on the brink of an early exit, the trio break down what’s gone wrong — from misfiring matchups to tactical hesitations — and what might...
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'Wild Thing' Shaun Tait Chats Bowling 160KPH & IPL
Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie are joined by express pacemen Shaun Tait. They discuss being one of the fastest bowlers of all time, his bowling action, playing in India, the IPL and plenty more!
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Ultimate T20 World Cup Preview
Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie preview the upcoming T20 World Cup. Who is the dark horse? Can anyone stop India? and can the Aussies find their white ball form?
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Top 5 Best and Worst Batsmen | FBC Short Ball
Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie list their Top 5 Best and Worst Batsmen they've bowled to.
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BBL Review, T20 Tours and Coach Dizzy
Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie discuss Dizzy's new coaching appointment, review how the BBL can be improved and some of the best and worst batsmen they bowled to.
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Ryan ‘The Rhino’ Harris chats bowling against KP & Cook
Cricket legends Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming are joined by another Australian Fast Bowling Icon Ryan Harris for a chat about his career.
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Top 5 BazBall Failures | FBC Short Ball
Flemo lists the top 5 failures of BazBall in the Ashes this year.
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The Ashes Series 2025 Review
Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath reflect on the Ashes series and discuss the performance of Australia and England.
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ASHES MINI | Australia win the Ashes 4-1
Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming sit down to break down the final day of the Ashes series.
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ASHES MINI | Aussies take control on pink day
Damien Fleming & Jason Gillespie review Day 3 actions from the Sydney Test.
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Australia lose the MCG Boxing Day Test
Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath break down Australia's loss to England in 2 days at the MCG plus heaps more.
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Ashes Wins, Pat Cummins & the death of Bazball
Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath dissect the Ashes victory in Adelaide. Discuss the incredible performance of Pat Cummins and look ahead to the Boxing Day Test.
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ASHES MINI | Australia take a 3-0 lead in The Ashes
England make it closer than we expected but Australia do enough to take a 3-0 lead in The Ashes. Join Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming as they break it down!
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ASHES MINI | Australia set to take 3-0 lead
Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie dissect Day 4 of the Adelaide Test. England well and truly on the back foot with a big day 5 to come.
About this show
Welcome to The Fast Bowling Cartel – where the quicks talk fast, bowl faster and nothing’s off-limits.
Hosted by Aussie pace royalty Glenn McGrath, Damien Fleming, and Jason Gillespie, this is your front-row seat to the raw, unfiltered world of fast bowling.
No PR spin. No sugar-coating. Just three legends telling it like it is - breaking down the craft, reliving wild tour tales, and pulling back the curtain on life behind the baggy green.
JOIN The FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel
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