The BYC Podcast

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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.

1h ago · Video

"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 Jofra Archer bouncer. Wickets against England, including Ben Stokes, twice. His Test debut against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo delivered the best-ever match figures by a New Zealand bowler on Test debut... They fellas dig into the Trent Bridge madness (Tickner down, Foulkes in, Stokes wickets, and what it was like being on the field when Stokes' retirement news broke), the historic Test debut record vs Zimbabwe, growing up in Darfield (also the hometown of John Wright and Henry Shipley), backyard battles with brothers Liam and Robbie, dad Glen's connection to current Black Caps coach Gary Stead, and the questions that really matter... How do you actually pronounce his surname, and does he prefer fishing the Waimakariri or the Rakaia? Plus, his idiosyncratic bowling action (and how it feels being compared to Trent Boult and Lance Cairns), the origin story of pivoting from batter to bowler, how NZ A shaped his development, teaching Jacob Duffy an inswinger, Peter Fulton's all-rounder assessment, and the philosophy behind why Test cricket is his number one goal.Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4d ago · Video

"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 series win, and coach Rob Walter saying he's "added new levels" to his game. Not bad for someone who two years ago wondered if the Black Caps' journey was over... They cover the England series (including what it was like being on the receiving end of a Jofra Archer bouncer, and whether the concussion protocols allowed for a proper series-win celebration), what it takes to come back from two years out of international cricket at 32, the specific technical adjustments that have made the second stint feel different from the first, and what actually makes Central Districts the greatest domestic cricket side in the world. They also get into Blair's distinctive bowling action and whether any coach has ever tried to "fix" it, the wickets awaiting the Black Caps in Australia, and where he sits on the NZ20 franchise league debate. Plus, the barista life at the 13th Stag cafe, first-cricket-bat memories, and pre-spell rituals. Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 5 · Video

"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 (14:00), plus a little bit of Bat Chat (21:00)! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22 · Video

"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 Sobers who passed away earlier this week (13:50), before touching on Luke Ronchi leaving the Black Caps (23:40), some classic ICC tournament shenanigans (25:00) and the all-important MLC MVP update (27:45)! Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner & Bat Book Chat (33:30)! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15 · Video

"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 up next (15:05), before digging deep into the end of Red-Bazball, and the fellas discuss what its legacy will be (19:10)... Also why do India suck so much at T20s (23:00), some Correspondence aka Nerd Corner (28:20), the BBL heading to India (30:15), and who's on top of the MCL MVP Rankings (33:35)... Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner & Bat Book Chat (37:00)! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8 · Video

“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 Contracts list (14:55).Next, they touch on the Aussies winning the T20 Cricket World Cup (25:17), share an incredible Bob Blair story (27:20), and discuss the latest machinations at the ICC/BBCI (30:50)... Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner & Bat Book Chat (34:25)! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1 · Video

"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 self-indulgent theatre of the "Ben Stokes Circus" (16:20), and the comparison and contrast with Tommy Maxwel Latham...Next, they chat about the White Ferns T20 World Cup defence failure (25:30), India going down 2-0 to Ireland in a T20 Series (28:45), before diving deep into some listener correspondence (36:20)... Plus, all your favourite furniture including BatChat & Cricket Violence Corner (40:15)... Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24 · Video

"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 Caps will make. Meanwhile and full panic stations for Baz, Stokes and Brittania (03:00)...Then they rank their favourite Test victories in England (18:50) before getting into some listener correspondence on the last time NZ won at the Oval (23:45). Next, they chat about the White Ferns keeping their T20 World Cup defence alive (26:30), discuss the NZC Central Contracts list (30:15), the poor crowds for the MCL (33:40) and the latest on the Colin Maiden Park saga (37:00)... Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner & BatChat (39:00)... Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.