The Fast Bowling Cartel

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 stories, insight and classic fast bowler energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Gillespie, Damien Fleming and Glenn McGrath rank their Top 5 IPL Bowlers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming are back talking cricket.. FASTThe 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 hungry at the top of his game. Three legends, one superstar, and plenty of pace talk. Don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath rank their Team of the Tournament for the 2026 T20 World Cup! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 tournamentPlus plenty more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 still save the campaign.They also cast an eye across the tournament’s genuine heavyweights: India’s ruthless consistency, South Africa’s long‑awaited steel, and a resurgent West Indies side riding home‑crowd swagger and serious firepower.It’s sharp analysis, a few war stories, and the kind of honest chat only three Test greats can deliver. A must‑listen for anyone riding the highs and lows of Australia’s World Cup rollercoaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie list their Top 5 Best and Worst Batsmen they've bowled to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flemo lists the top 5 failures of BazBall in the Ashes this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath reflect on the Ashes series and discuss the performance of Australia and England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming sit down to break down the final day of the Ashes series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming & Jason Gillespie review Day 3 actions from the Sydney Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming & Jason Gillespie review Day 2 actions from the Sydney Test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming & Glenn McGrath review Day1 actions from the Sydney Test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath break down Australia's loss to England in 2 days at the MCG plus heaps more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming and Glenn McGrath dissect the chaos of Day 1 at the MCG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie dissect Day 3 of the Adelaide Test. As Travis Head hits another century and Australia look to win the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn McGrath has been overtaken by Nathan Lyon for the number 2 spot on Australia's highest wicket takers. Hear McGrath and Fleming break that and day 2 of the Adelaide Ashes test all down right here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Australian fast bowlers Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie sit down to unpack everything from day 1 of the third Ashes test. From Alex Carey and Usman Khawaja to England's bowling attack and everything in-between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie select their Top 5 English Ashes Batsmen since 1970. Who are your top 5 Aussie Ashes batsmen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Gillespie, Damien Fleming and Glenn McGrath are back together to talk the Adelaide test, the top 5 Aussie Ashes batsmen, retrospective LBW's and heaps more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Gillespie, Damien Fleming and Glenn McGrath are back together to talk the Gabba Test, England's test preparation, Cummins return & heaps more from the cricket world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Australian fast bowlers Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie sit down to unpack the end of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Heroics from Steve Smith, Michael Neser takes a 5fer at home, Alex Carey's unreal keeping plus that fiery ending between Steve Smith and Jofra Archer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Australian fast bowlers Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie sit down to unpack everything from day 1 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. From Mitchell Starc to Joe Root to runouts and fast bowling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Michael Kasprowicz talk through their top 3 greatest cricketing moments at the Gabba. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Gillespie, Damien Fleming and Michael Kasprowicz get together to talk the second Ashes test at the Gabba, team selections & some of the great Gabba moments of all time. Plenty in this wicket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitchell Starc joins Jason Gillespie, Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming to talk through the first Ashes test in Perth, getting stuck in England, Bazball vs Travball & plenty more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Ashes test in Perth is over in 2 days... Join Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath as they break everything down from Mitchell Starc's unreal man of the match performance to Travis Head's sensational century and everything else inbetween. Is Bazball the right strategy? What do England need to change for the next test and can Australia stay disciplined in their bowling and batting to take the series 5-0 like Pidge predicted?Sign up & verify with Swyftx to get $20 Bitcoin. Available for new customers only See where crypto can take you with SwyftxPromo code: FBC20 - https://trade.swyftx.com/register/?promoRef=FBC20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Australian fast bowlers Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie sit down to unpack all the drama from Day 1 of the first Ashes Test in Perth. From the early exchanges with the new ball to the momentum shifts across the afternoon, they break down the key battles between bat and ball, highlight standout performances, and share insider fast-bowling perspectives on how the pitch is playing. Expect sharp analysis, a few laughs, and plenty of Ashes nostalgia as the pair relive the opening day’s action and set the stage for what’s to come in this iconic series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Ashes-themed episode, Australian legends Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath, and Jason Gillespie sit down to share insights and stories from both sides of the rivalry. The trio discuss the excitement around debutants Brendan Doggett and Jake Weatherald, reflecting on what it means to step onto the biggest stage in cricket for the very first time.The conversation dives into the art of fast bowling, as they debate who ranks among the best English quicks they’ve faced over the years. From sheer pace to relentless accuracy, the panel breaks down what makes a truly great Ashes fast bowler.Listeners are also treated to candid tales from Fleming, McGrath, and Gillespie’s own first Ashes Tests—the highs of unforgettable spells and the lows of tough lessons learned under pressure. It’s a mix of nostalgia, analysis, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that capture the drama and magic of cricket’s fiercest rivalry.00:00 Intro05:30 Ashes Trivia08:30 SwyftX10:00 Our 1st Ashes Test18:00 Test 1 Perth31:00 Brendan Doggett34:30 Rapid Fire Ashes Questions40:00 FBC Ashes Quiz45:00 VB presents Give Me A Spell51:00 Top 5 English Ashes Fast Bowlers62:00 Mini Ashes Daily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie dive headfirst into the hype as The Ashes gets underway. The trio debate team selections for the 1st Test in Perth, weighing up Australia’s bowling attack and England’s batting order. Will Bazball hold up under the pressure of an Ashes cauldron? They break down Ben Stokes’ latest comments and what they mean for England’s mindset heading into the series. To top it off, the panel counts down their Top 5 Aussie Ashes bowlers of all time—from relentless pace to crafty swing, the legends who’ve defined the contest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fast Bowling Cartel is back in full swing as Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath, and Jason Gillespie sit down to unpack the latest in world cricket. From the thrills of the India vs Australia T20 series to the humbling reality of getting carted for six, no stone is left unturned. The trio weigh in on Josh Hazlewood’s form, debate the toughest calls in picking their XI for the Ashes, and debut a brand-new segment, “Give Me a Spell!”, where the quicks call out the moments in cricket that left them shaking their heads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flem, Dizzy and Pidge welcome the ever-resilient Michael Kasprowicz to the mic for a deep dive into his storied career in the baggy green. From his early days steaming in for Australia to earning the title of "Subcontinent Specialist," Kaspa shares the grit, grind and guile it took to thrive on spinning decks and in hostile crowds.The crew relives the epic 2004 series win in India — a triumph decades in the making — and the unforgettable 2005 Ashes in England, where Kaspa’s final stand with Brett Lee nearly turned the tide and, as some say, "saved Test cricket" in the process.00:00 Intro3:00 Introducing Kaspa 5:00 Queensland v NSW8:00 Fast Bowling Cartel Origins12:00 Sub Continent Specialist18:00 2004 Series in India22:00 The Mumbai Mumbler26:00 Lumley Castle28:00 Edgbaston 200540:00 Fast bowling philosophy 42:00 Cricket Australia Board Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aussie pace trio is back—and they’re not holding back! Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath, and Jason “Dizzy” Gillespie kick off the another episode of The Fast Bowling Cartel with a fiery mix of insight, banter, and bold takes.🏏 Kohli’s Last Dance Down Under: The lads reflect on Virat Kohli’s final ODI appearance in Australia—what it meant for Indian cricket, how the Aussie quicks sized him up, and whether he left on a high.🛡️ Shield Cricket Deep Dive: From breakout stars to selection headaches, the trio dissects the current Sheffield Shield season. Who’s knocking on the Test door? Who’s fading into the background?🔥 Dizzy’s Crazy Rankings: Gillespie unveils his controversial top 5 Indian ODI batsmen of all time. Expect fireworks as McGrath and Fleming weigh in—and maybe throw in a few surprise picks of their own.00:00 Intro02:00 ODI Series vs India06:00 Shield Cricket and Ashes squad10:00 Top 5 Aussie ODI Batters21:00 Top 5 India ODi Batters29:00 T20 Squad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flem, Dizzy and Pidge unpack the latest Australia–India ODI, debate who should open for Australia in The Ashes, and share what really goes on during rain delays. Plus, some classic tales of spinners they played with — the quirks, the genius, and the chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The heavyweights have landed. In the very first episode of The Fast Bowling Cartel, Aussie pace legends Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie, and Glenn McGrath come together to launch the show with a bang—and a bouncer or two.The trio dive straight into the big talking points:🏏 The looming Ashes series: who’s primed, who’s under pressure, and what England can expect from the Aussie quicks.🤕 Pat Cummins’ injury: how it affects the balance of the squad and who might step up.🇮🇳 The upcoming white-ball series against India: ODIs and T20s, selection dilemmas, and what the subcontinent challenge means for Australia’s depth.🔝 And in a fiery segment, the boys reveal their Top 5 ODI fast bowlers—for both India and Australia. Expect some surprises, a few throwbacks, and plenty of banter.It’s raw, it’s fast, and it’s unapologetically pace-obsessed. The Cartel is open for business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.