Cricket Unfiltered

Cricket Unfiltered
Cricket Unfiltered
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If you love cricket, then Cricket Unfiltered is the podcast for you. Get closer to the game than ever before with the longest-running weekly Australian cricket podcast — winner of the 2024 Radio Today Sports Podcast of the Year. Hosted by Andrew Menczel (aka Menners) and a team of all stars, Cricket Unfiltered dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a genuine passion for the game. The show features conversations with top cricket journalists, current players, and legends of the sport — all unfiltered and in-depth — while tackling selection debates, tactics, governance, and the stories that shape the modern game. Cricket Unfiltered has twice been a finalist in the Australian Podcast Awards, and episodes have been included in the National Film & Sound Archive, recognising its place in Australia’s media landscape. Menners launched the podcast in 2013 and has interviewed 15 Australian captains along the way. He is also a respected cricket commentator across men’s and women’s matches, and an award-winning podcast producer and interviewer. If cricket matters to you — this podcast is a must.

  1. 2d ago

    Khawaja's Instagram Post

    Usman Khawaja has doubled down. In a lengthy Instagram post responding to the fallout from his book's revelations about Sandpapergate, Khawaja attempts to explain why he stayed quiet, why he believes the entire team should share responsibility, and why he thinks Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft deserve justice. But does his explanation actually stack up? Menners goes through the Instagram post point by point, highlighting the contradictions, questioning Khawaja's motives and asking what he hopes to achieve by reopening the controversy eight years later. There's also a look at Michael Vaughan's warning that the revelations could destabilise Australia ahead of next year's Ashes, the potential impact on Pat Cummins and the senior players, and confirmation that Marnus Labuschagne won't be considered for the first Test. Timecodes (1:43) Khawaja blames the media as the controversy escalates (2:16) Did everyone know? The contradiction at the heart of his argument (6:34) Why now? Khawaja explains why he stayed quiet (8:57) Why he didn't speak out while still playing for Australia (11:07) Khawaja insists his comments won't affect the current team (12:47) Smith, Warner and Bancroft are the victims? Menners responds (16:30) The promise to David Warner and the question of justice (18:00) Michael Vaughan's Ashes warning and the potential damage to Australia #UsmanKhawaja #Sandpapergate #AustralianCricket Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show. 🛒 Shop now:https://www.chickensaltoftheearth.com/shop/category/Cricket-Unfiltered?c=5469591 🎁 Use Promo Code: CU10 for 10% off your first order! From caps to tees, rep your love of cricket with some top-quality gear. Exactamundo is a video, animation, design and content production company. They produce digital signage, on-screen graphics, sideline animations and videos for sports teams like the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL and numerous American NBA, NFL and MLB teams.  They also create high quality videos and animations for the corporate world, such as product promos and explainer videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter:  https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013.  It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 4d ago

    Selling Books - Khawaja Bombs Former Teammates *EMERGENCY PODCAST*

    Usman Khawaja has dropped a bombshell on Australian cricket, revealing new details about Sandpapergate in the lead-up to his new book. But is he exposing the truth or throwing former teammates under the bus to sell a few copies? In this special Cricket Unfiltered reaction, Menners examines Khawaja's revelations, the alleged wider team involvement, Cricket Australia's response and Darren Lehman's comments. He also revisits the 2021 statement from Australia's fast bowlers and questions what Khawaja hopes to achieve by reopening the controversy eight years later. A pretty strong view on what this means for Pat Cummins, the current Australian team and the Baggy Green. Timecodes: (00:00) Khawaja's Sandpapergate bombshell(04:59) The revelations: What really happened in Port Elizabeth?(09:34) Bancroft, the coaching staff and the Newlands Test(13:58) Cricket Australia's response and Darren Lehman's reaction(18:25) The fast bowlers' statement and the question of who knew what(22:31) Final thoughts: Has Khawaja gone too far? #Sandpapergate #UsmanKhawaja #AustralianCricket #cricket Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show. 🛒 Shop now:https://www.chickensaltoftheearth.com/shop/category/Cricket-Unfiltered?c=5469591 🎁 Use Promo Code: CU10 for 10% off your first order! From caps to tees, rep your love of cricket with some top-quality gear. Exactamundo is a video, animation, design and content production company. They produce digital signage, on-screen graphics, sideline animations and videos for sports teams like the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL and numerous American NBA, NFL and MLB teams.  They also create high quality videos and animations for the corporate world, such as product promos and explainer videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter:  https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013.  It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Nov 4

    Cummins Out?

    Australia at a crossroads? Maxwell retires, selection questions mount and the pressure builds on Pat Cummins. Menners is joined by SEN Tassie's David 'Flash' Lithgow for a big cricket discussion following Australia's disappointing tour of South Africa. We start with Glenn Maxwell's international retirement and reflect on a remarkable white-ball career, while asking whether Australian cricket ever got the best out of him in Test cricket. There's plenty to debate around Australia's new ODI and T20 squads, including Jake Fraser-McGurk's recall, Cooper Connolly's future and the growing case for Jack Edwards. Then we turn our attention to the big questions facing the Test side. Was Pat Cummins wrong to bowl first in Cape Town? Is the captain showing signs of burnout? Who should bat at number three, where should Alex Carey bat, and is it time to reconsider Nathan Lyon's place in the team? We also discuss Australia's emerging Shield talent, Tasmania's impressive start to the season and why the upcoming New Zealand series could be a defining moment for Australian cricket. Timecodes (02:15) Glenn Maxwell retires: Reflecting on an extraordinary international career (10:30) Australia's England squads: Maxwell's farewell and the new selections (14:31) Jake Fraser-McGurk's recall and the Cooper Connolly debate (24:16) Has Australian white-ball cricket disappeared from public view? (29:17) Pat Cummins under pressure: Was bowling first in Cape Town a mistake? (33:32) Is Cummins suffering from captaincy burnout? And what about Nathan Lyon? (39:47) Australia's Test batting order: Who gets number three and where should Carey bat? (51:19) Sheffield Shield form, Tasmania's start and why the New Zealand series matters #CricketUnfiltered #AustralianCricket #PatCummins #cricket #SAvAUS #WBBL Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show. 🛒 Shop now:https://www.chickensaltoftheearth.com/shop/category/Cricket-Unfiltered?c=5469591 🎁 Use Promo Code: CU10 for 10% off your first order! From caps to tees, rep your love of cricket with some top-quality gear. Exactamundo is a video, animation, design and content production company. They produce digital signage, on-screen graphics, sideline animations and videos for sports teams like the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL and numerous American NBA, NFL and MLB teams.  They also create high quality videos and animations for the corporate world, such as product promos and explainer videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter:  https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013.  It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Oct 31

    South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test: Menners Minutes Day 5 'Disaster for Australia'

    Australia's tour of South Africa ends in humiliating fashion as the hosts complete a comprehensive 176-run victory, winning the series 2-1 and claiming the number one spot in Test cricket. Menners reflects on one of the lowest points of the Pat Cummins era, as Australia collapse for just 111 chasing 288. Kagiso Rabada strikes early before Simon Harmer tears through the batting order with a sensational six-wicket haul, finishing with 10 wickets for the match. The review examines Australia's disastrous batting, questionable selections, Cummins' captaincy and the growing concerns surrounding Nathan Lyon. Menners also looks at the individual performances across the series, identifying some positives in Matt Renshaw, Josh Inglis and Cameron Green, while questioning the future direction of the Australian team. With the New Zealand summer, India tour and Ashes ahead, Menners argues that significant changes are needed, including a new captain and chairman of selectors. Is this the beginning of the end of the Cummins era? (00:50) Australia humiliated: A disastrous end to the South African tour. (05:26) The Cummins era under scrutiny: Selection mistakes, the toss and questions over leadership. (09:42) Nathan Lyon's declining form and Australia's worrying start to the final innings. (13:53) The collapse: Australia seven down for 60 at lunch as Harmer runs riot. (15:00) Menners Minutes Moment and Muppet of the Day: Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins. (16:00) Australia's series report card: Renshaw, Inglis, Green, Smith and Labuschagne. (18:06) The bowling numbers, Australia's future and the case for a major cleanout. #CricketUnfiltered #AUSvSA #TestCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Oct 31

    South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test: Menners Minutes Day 4 'Advantage South Africa'

    Australia face a daunting final-day challenge in Cape Town after South Africa fought back brilliantly on Day 4 to set a target of 288 for victory. Starting at 4/140, the Proteas reached 387 all out, thanks to superb centuries from Wiaan Mulder (115) and Ryan Rickelton (101), who combined for a crucial 154-run partnership. Menners examines how Australia's bowling attack struggled to break through for much of the day, before some outstanding fielding, including run-outs from Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis, helped Australia take six wickets in the final session. Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers, while Nathan Lyon's effectiveness on the turning pitch comes under scrutiny. With Australia needing 288 to win the Test and the series, Menners looks at the pressure facing the batting lineup, including Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and a potentially playing-for-his-Test-career Marnus Labuschagne. There's also discussion around David Warner's criticism of Marnus, Steve Smith's future, Pat Cummins' captaincy and whether it's time for a major shake-up of Australia's selection panel. South Africa are favourites heading into the final day, but Australia have a chance to produce another famous Newlands run chase. Timecodes (00:57) South Africa's incredible fightback: Mulder and Rickelton centuries put Australia under pressure. (00:57) Australia need 288 to win the Test and the series. Can they repeat their famous 2002 Newlands chase? (05:18) Marnus Labuschagne's last chance? The pressure on Australia's batting lineup heading into Day 5. (05:18) Nathan Lyon's performance questioned and whether Matt Kuhnemann might have been a better option. (09:16) The crucial second session: Rickelton and Mulder take control as Australia's bowling attack searches for answers. (09:16) Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne produce brilliant run-outs to turn the game. (13:11) Menners Minutes Moment and Muppet of the Day, plus discussion about David Warner and Marnus. (17:22) Steve Smith's future, Cummins' position and why Menners thinks George Bailey and the selectors need replacing. #AUSvSA #Cricket #CricketUnfiltered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Oct 29

    South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test: Menners Minutes Day 3 'Advantage Australia'

    Australia hold the advantage heading into Day 4 in Cape Town, but South Africa are still in the fight. Josh Inglis produced a superb century to help Australia reach 429 and establish a first-innings lead of 100, before the Proteas fought back to finish at 4/140. Nathan Lyon's late breakthrough gave Australia the edge, while Mitchell Starc continued to impress. Menners also questions Pat Cummins' decision to bowl first, looks at Australia's future batting order following Inglis' performance, and names Kayo the Menners Minutes Muppet of the Day after its streaming problems. (00:33) Day 3 state of play: Australia's 100-run lead and South Africa's fightback. (00:33) Nathan Lyon's crucial late wicket and Pat Cummins' wicketless spell. (00:33) Josh Inglis' magnificent century and his growing importance to Australia's batting order. (04:54) Alex Carey's dismissal and Australia's missed opportunity to build a bigger lead. (04:54) Why Menners believes Cummins got the decision to bowl first wrong. (09:05) Australia's future batting order: Inglis, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Cooper Connolly. (13:12) Mitchell Starc's outstanding spell, the unusual DRS review incident and the day's key moments. (13:12) Kayo earns the Menners Minutes Muppet of the Day after its frustrating streaming outage. #Cricket #AUSvSA #CricketUnfiltered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Oct 29

    South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test: Menners Minutes 'Inglis Shines'

    Australia have turned the third Test against South Africa on its head, finishing day two at 4/330 after a superb day with the bat. Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw built a crucial partnership before Josh Inglis and Alex Carey combined for an unbeaten 145-run stand to put Australia in control. Menners looks at the key moments, the controversial Green catch, Marnus Labuschagne’s ongoing struggles and what Australia need to do on day three to take charge of the series. (00:55) Australia’s stunning fightback with the bat (05:32) Why Inglis and Carey could put the Test beyond South Africa (09:14) Steve Smith’s late withdrawal and Australia’s batting order (11:26) Marnus Labuschagne’s five-ball duck (13:18) The controversial Cameron Green catch decision (15:30) Green and Renshaw’s crucial 126-run partnership (17:37) Inglis and Carey turn the match Australia’s way (18:30) What Australia must do on day three to win the series #CricketUnfiltered #AUSvSA #AustraliaCricket Timecodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Oct 27

    South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test: Menners Minutes Day 1 'Starc Blitz'

    Menners breaks down a dramatic opening day in Cape Town as South Africa were bowled out for 329 after recovering from a spectacular collapse. Mitchell Starc’s stunning six-wicket haul gave Australia a lifeline, but Pat Cummins’ decision to bowl first, Australia’s disastrous opening session and concerns about the captain’s workload raise serious questions ahead of a must-win Test. With Australia’s batting lineup under pressure, day two could make or break the series. (00:57) South Africa post 329 after a dramatic late collapse (02:47) Is Pat Cummins suffering from captaincy burnout? (04:44) Steve Smith’s late withdrawal and Australia’s four changes (05:33) Cummins’ controversial decision to bowl first (07:32) Australia’s disastrous opening session and missed chances (09:40) Nathan Lyon sparks the fightback as South Africa collapse (12:33) Mitchell Starc’s incredible four-wicket burst to finish the innings (14:03) Can Australia’s batting lineup save the series? #SAvAUS #Cricket #AUSvSA Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show. 🛒 Shop now:https://www.chickensaltoftheearth.com/shop/category/Cricket-Unfiltered?c=5469591 🎁 Use Promo Code: CU10 for 10% off your first order! From caps to tees, rep your love of cricket with some top-quality gear. Exactamundo is a video, animation, design and content production company. They produce digital signage, on-screen graphics, sideline animations and videos for sports teams like the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL and numerous American NBA, NFL and MLB teams.  They also create high quality videos and animations for the corporate world, such as product promos and explainer videos. Check them out at exactamundo.com.au Get the inserted AD’s FREE VERSION of the show on our Patreon Page Subscribe to our YouTube page for live streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7koDKpKxe0e3yC7NXQx6Q Linktree for listening on podcast apps and finding us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cricketunfiltered Show twitter: https://twitter.com/auscricketpod Menners on twitter:  https://twitter.com/amenners TIKTOK: @cricketunfiltered Sponsorship enquiries for host read ads: andrew@piccolopodcasts.com.au Email the show your cricket takes: cricketunfilteredpodcast@gmail.com Piccolo Podcasts: https://piccolopodcasts.com.au/ Founder Andrew Menczel. The first episode aired August 2013.  It is a multi award-winning podcast team, the show has featured 15 Australian captains and some of the greatest legends of cricket and an episode is archived in the Australian National Film and Sound Archive. Menners is an accredited cricket journalist and commentator and his interview with Alex Blackwell won a Cricket NSW Media Award. The show was the first ever regular weekly Australian cricket podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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If you love cricket, then Cricket Unfiltered is the podcast for you. Get closer to the game than ever before with the longest-running weekly Australian cricket podcast — winner of the 2024 Radio Today Sports Podcast of the Year. Hosted by Andrew Menczel (aka Menners) and a team of all stars, Cricket Unfiltered dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a genuine passion for the game. The show features conversations with top cricket journalists, current players, and legends of the sport — all unfiltered and in-depth — while tackling selection debates, tactics, governance, and the stories that shape the modern game. Cricket Unfiltered has twice been a finalist in the Australian Podcast Awards, and episodes have been included in the National Film & Sound Archive, recognising its place in Australia’s media landscape. Menners launched the podcast in 2013 and has interviewed 15 Australian captains along the way. He is also a respected cricket commentator across men’s and women’s matches, and an award-winning podcast producer and interviewer. If cricket matters to you — this podcast is a must.

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  • Channel
    Cricket Unfiltered
  • Creator
    Piccolo Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    900
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2023 Piccolo Podcasts
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