All Over Bar the Cricket

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Matthew Hayden, James Brayshaw and Greg Blewett deliver big yarns, bold opinions and loads of laughs. It's banter and cricket talk the Aussie way. Unfiltered, unapologetic, and straight from the sheds. There's nothing orthodox about this show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6D AGO

    31. SCG Secrets, Best Aussie Test Venues, and Cricket Myths That Are Frog Sh*t

    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. Watch the show on YouTube www.youtube.com/@AllOverBarTheCricket Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alloverbarthecricket TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alloverbarthecricket Contact us: team@alloverbarthecricket.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  2. JAN 24

    30. Facing Shoaib Akhtar at 150kph, Cricket Gear, and Change-Room Filth

    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. Watch the show on YouTube www.youtube.com/@AllOverBarTheCricket Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alloverbarthecricket TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alloverbarthecricket Contact us: team@alloverbarthecricket.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  3. JAN 17

    29. Is Spin Bowling Dying in Australia? Plus BBL Finals Preview

    📄 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! Watch the show on YouTube www.youtube.com/@AllOverBarTheCricket Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alloverbarthecricket TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alloverbarthecricket Contact us: team@alloverbarthecricket.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  4. JAN 10

    28. Ashes 4-1: Starc's 31 Wickets, Bethell's Maiden Ton & Khawaja's Farewell

    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! Watch the show on YouTube www.youtube.com/@AllOverBarTheCricket Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alloverbarthecricket TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alloverbarthecricket Contact us: team@alloverbarthecricket.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  5. 27. Stuart Broad: From Villain to Cult Hero

    JAN 3

    27. Stuart Broad: From Villain to Cult Hero

    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. Watch the show on YouTube www.youtube.com/@AllOverBarTheCricket Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alloverbarthecricket TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alloverbarthecricket Contact us: team@alloverbarthecricket.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  6. 26. MCG Test Fallout: The Two-Day Pitch Fiasco

    12/29/2025

    26. MCG Test Fallout: The Two-Day Pitch Fiasco

    Melbourne was over before it started. The Boxing Day Test wrapped inside two days and the MCG pitch has been torched by everyone, including the captains. JB, Haydos and Blewie unpack what went wrong, what it’s cost Cricket Australia, and why Australia keeps gambling with its biggest event. They dig into the bigger problem, why Australian pitches (and Shield decks) are getting greener, what that’s doing to batting and spin development, and why “good cricketers come from good surfaces.” Plus Australia’s batting concerns (Green, Weatherald, Marnus), what the Cummins/Hazlewood absence really changes, England’s deserved win, Bethell’s youth injection, Atkinson getting it right, a quick BBL hit, and Radar: Tim Tam temptations, Scotch Finger carnage, and the Bradman vs Warne Ashes ranking that broke JB’s brain. Watch the show on YouTube www.youtube.com/@AllOverBarTheCricket Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alloverbarthecricket TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alloverbarthecricket Contact us: team@alloverbarthecricket.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  7. 24. Ashes Special: Best England Ashes XI

    12/23/2025

    24. Ashes Special: Best England Ashes XI

    It's everything Ashes as we look back at Haydos and Blewie's Best England Ashes XI of their era. From Cook’s durability to Botham’s myth. From Anderson’s longevity to Flintoff’s force. From Boycott to Broad. This isn’t polite admiration. It’s elite opposition being assessed by the blokes who had to beat them with brutal honesty, hard numbers, and the occasional psychological scar. Ashes rivalry, properly examined. Watch the show on YouTube www.youtube.com/@AllOverBarTheCricket Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alloverbarthecricket TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alloverbarthecricket Contact us: team@alloverbarthecricket.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  8. 25. Ashes Special: Best Australian Ashes XI

    12/23/2025

    25. Ashes Special: Best Australian Ashes XI

    A golden-era argument for the ages. Matthew Hayden and Greg Blewett lock horns over the ultimate Best Australian Ashes XI of their era. From Steve Waugh’s ruthless leadership to Gilchrist’s game-breaking chaos. From Warne’s dominance to Johnson’s intimidation. From Hussey’s reliability to the Waugh twins’ class. If you love Ashes cricket when it was hard, hostile, funny, and uncompromising, this one’s for you. *We apologies for the quality of Haydos Mic for the first few minutes Watch the show on YouTube www.youtube.com/@AllOverBarTheCricket Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alloverbarthecricket TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alloverbarthecricket Contact us: team@alloverbarthecricket.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Matthew Hayden, James Brayshaw and Greg Blewett deliver big yarns, bold opinions and loads of laughs. It's banter and cricket talk the Aussie way. Unfiltered, unapologetic, and straight from the sheds. There's nothing orthodox about this show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Best Life
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Best Life
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    All Over Bar the Cricket

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