All Over Bar the Cricket

Australia’s T20 loss to Pakistan gets the “warm-up game” treatment but there are still real watch-points: Cooper Connolly’s bowling keeps impressing, his batting… not so much, and the boys talk squad balance as the World Cup edges closer. Plus a big tick for WA quick Marley Beardman, with plenty of hype (and a few gears still to come).

Then it’s back to the family Q&A. Favourite Australian Test grounds, the best state cricketers who never got the Baggy Green, and a quality spray on cricket myths that refuse to die.

There’s also a proper DRS deep-dive: the “benefit of doubt” tradition, inconsistent tech across countries, and why some reviewed balls seem to live in a parallel universe. Finish it off with helmets changing technique, and two all-time “worst bowler to get you out” stories.

All Over Bar the Cricket with James Brayshaw, Matthew Hayden and Greg Blewett.
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This episode of All Over Bar the Cricket is driven by your questions and nothing is off limits.

James Brayshaw, Greg Blewitt and Matthew Hayden take questions from fans and turn them on each other, covering everything from what it really feels like to face 150–160kph fast bowling, to the most confronting change-room hygiene stories of their careers.

Hayden and Blewitt break down facing Shoaib Akhtar at full speed, why the jump from 140 to 150 isn’t incremental and what happens when technique disappears and survival takes over.

The boys also lift the lid on elite cricket equipment: how international players actually select bats, gloves and protective gear, why shop bats aren’t the same as pro bats, and the small custom details that make a big difference at the top level.

Along the way, they tackle Duckworth-Lewis, Big Bash finals, embarrassing dismissals, run-outs that still sting, and favourite grounds to play around Australia.

Listener-led, loose, and brutally honest this is one of the most revealing episodes we’ve done.
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📄 The Ashes dust has settled and the BBL Finals are heating up. JB, Matthew Hayden and Greg Blewett take a step back from match coverage to discuss some big-picture issues facing Australian cricket.

WHAT WE COVER:
🏏 BBL Finals Preview - Perth Scorchers chasing a remarkable SIXTH title. Who's hot, who's not, and why there's a big gap between the top and bottom teams.
🏟️ Marvel Stadium Debate - JB calls it a "horrible cricket venue." Should the Renegades move to Junction Oval? The boys discuss.
🎾 Cricket vs Tennis - An interesting article suggests the Australian Open will struggle to generate sizzle after this incredible Ashes summer.
🔴 Pink Ball Controversy - Steve Smith says he "can't see the ball." Should day/night Tests continue in big series? The panel is split.
⚠️ SPIN BOWLING CRISIS - This is the big one. No spinner at the SCG for the first time in 150 years. Green pitches everywhere. What's happening to Australian cricket? The boys are genuinely concerned and have some ideas for Cricket Australia.
🌏 T20 World Cup Preview - Hayden's radar: the tournament is coming up fast, with Australia playing their first four matches in Sri Lanka.
Plus: Blewy's fresh haircut, angry wives missing tennis invites, Christmas Carols rants, and some cracking Radar segments including Hayden's 13kg Spanish mackerel catch!
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The Ashes are done and dusted! Australia have claimed a dominant 4-1 series victory over England.
In this episode, JB, Haydos and Blewy wrap up the entire 2025-26 Ashes series following Australia's 5-wicket win in the Sydney Test.
WHAT WE COVER:
🏏 Player Ratings - Who gets an A+? Starc, Head and Carey lead the way, plus huge praise for Scott Boland and Michael Neser's tireless efforts.
🌟 Jacob Bethell's Arrival - The 22-year-old's 154 in Sydney was his maiden Test AND first-class century. Is he the future of England cricket?
👋 Usman Khawaja's Farewell - An emotional final Test for the opener who averaged 48 across his career. The boys reflect on his remarkable journey.
🔥 Beau Webster's Emergence - Off-spin, batting, brilliant fielding. Is he Australia's most complete all-rounder?
❌ England's Top Order Disaster - Pope averaged 20, Crawley 27, Duckett 20. What went wrong and where do they go from here?
💗 Pink Test Success - Glenn McGrath Foundation raises a record $11.7 million. Incredible support from the cricket community.
🏏 Big Bash Update - Melbourne Stars' fall from grace and the state of the tournament.
Plus: Commentary box stories, Graham Swann's sickness, Hayden's fishing adventures on Stradbroke Island, and why JB is fed up with Sydney cab drivers!
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Stuart Broad drops in from his Sydney hotel room to chat with Haydos, James & Blewie ahead of the Sydney Ashes Test.
There's Long Room bedlam, Bairstow run-out fallout, six sixes in an over, and why that humiliation actually built his career.
Plus, Broady's take on Australia’s Test pitches, England’s missed opportunity, and what this Ashes has revealed about modern batting, moments, and pressure.

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