Episodes

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“They’ve lost the Ashes in 11 days .” Australia wrap the Ashes in 11 days: 3–0, done. From Adelaide’s South Aussie dream sequence to the brutal reality for England’s top order, JB, Haydos and Blewie pull apart what’s actually happened and why. Nathan Lyon’s hamstring tear and what it means for Melbourne Murphy vs Rocchiccioli vs Kuhnemann Boland in the mix, Usman/Green squeeze as Australia start thinking beyond this series. Plus: Snicko copping a public flogging, Barmy Army earning respect, and a couple of commentary-box misdemeanours that should come with a hazmat label. It's a massive ep! 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.

Dec 14

“Warne would always put his hand out to the runners and say, ‘Hi, I’m Shane Warne.’ That tells you a lot. He never assumed anyone knew who he was.— Michael Atherton Michael Atherton joins James Brayshaw, Matthew Hayden and Greg Blewett with England 2–0 down and under the pump. How he’s seen the first two Tests and where it has really gone wrong The truth about “Bazball” (and why the players never actually call it that) Whether Stokes and McCullum need to rein things in, or double down Jofra Archer’s pace, consistency and the criticism from Anderson, Broad and the Aussies Facing Glenn McGrath 19 times and knowing he “had my number” His affection for Shane Warne the broadcaster and bloke and the shock of his passing How he sees Test cricket’s future in an IPL-dominated world Smart cricket chat, proper honesty, and a few very good laughs with one of the game’s sharpest minds. Subscribe to All Over Bar the Cricket on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. 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.

Dec 9

Australia are 2–0 up and the Gabba has given us proper Test drama. In this episode, JB, Haydos and Blewie unpack the fallout from Brisbane: Steve Smith’s icy response to Jofra Archer’s late bumpers, Travis Head’s continued chaos at the top, Alex Carey’s best match in the Baggy Green, and Mitch Starc putting together one of the great two-Test stretches. The boys discuss England’s putrid bowling and butter-fingered fielding, Ben Stokes finally batting like a proper Test captain, Michael Neser’s moment, and the selection squeeze heading into Adelaide with Cummins and Lyon returning. Plus Heals’ infamous wine nights, muffin discipline in the commentary box, and Piers Morgan copping both barrels. 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.

Dec 3

Travis Head jumps on All Over Bar The Cricket to unpack that Perth innings, his mindset walking out, what he saw in the pitch, how he handled England’s plans, and the moment he knew the game was gone for the Poms. Plus: some dressing-room stories, how Head deals with noise and expectation, and why his game has gone to another level in the last few years. If you loved watching him rip England apart, you’ll want this in the headphones to get inside Head's head! 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.

Dec 2

Greg Blewett has finally done it. Achilles gone, stretcher out, moon boot on. In this episode of All Over Bar The Cricket , JB and Mathew Hayden sit Blewey down and ask the obvious question: is it officially time to retire? Plus Usman Khawaja’s “piece of shit” spray about the Perth pitch vs the ICC’s “very good” rating, whether modern batting (and Bazball) is the real problem, and how Australia and England should line up for the Gabba pink-ball Test. Names on the table include Mark Wood, Michael Neser, Doggett, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Cameron Green and Bo Webster. Plus a tease for Thursday’s Travis Head special. 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.

Nov 24

Australia flipped a doomed Test on its head in the space of half an hour, and we breaks down every wild moment. JB, Haydos and Blewy dig into: – Head’s blistering Ashes ton – How England went from cruising to cooked – Stark’s 10 wickets and that insane caught-and-bowled – Boland’s spell that flipped the match – The English media meltdown – Whether Head should open in Brisbane – Selection chaos: Cummins, Hazlewood, Khawaja, Renshaw – Can England actually bounce back? Plus the usual chaos from the boys: Broady in the pub, Botham at the bar, and the argument that broke Ponting and Finch. New episode every week so subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Instagram for more. Audio Commentary thanks to the mighty Triple M team. 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.

Nov 19

Ian Healy joins JB, Mathew Hayden and Greg Blewett for a dive into one of the great Australian cricket careers. Heals talks about winning all six Ashes series he played in, keeping to Shane Warne at his absolute peak (including the Ball of the Century from the best seat in the house), and the infamous 52-can flight to England. Plus, Heals gives his take on Australia v England this summer and why Queensland still lead the way in looking after their past players. A proper Australian cricket hero, unfiltered. 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.

Nov 13

Australia’s Ashes buildup goes into overdrive as the boys break down a chaotic week of selection debates: Renshaw v Weatherald, Green v Webster, who actually opens, and whether Nathan Lyon could seriously miss Perth. Hazelwood’s hamstring scare has everyone sweating, while Steve Smith returns from New York looking untouchable. Meanwhile, the Poms roll into town with the weakest prep we’ve seen in years. Jofra Archer barely bowling, no proper match practice, and a squad turning up with golf bags instead of overs. Plus, Bay 13's been handed to the Poms, Travis Head’s form question, Beth Mooney brilliance, sledging myths, and Big Doss unveils his truly disturbing oyster–tequila–hot sauce routine. A full Ashes temperature check as Perth looms and the heat is rising! 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.

Nov 6

The Ashes countdown is on! James Brayshaw, Matthew Hayden and Greg Blewett are back to unpack England’s unusual Ashes prep, Australia’s spicy Shield pitches and the biggest selection calls heading into summer. Plus, what happened the Aussie women, Metallica VS Optus Oval and what the hell is Test 20!? They also pay tribute to the great Rod Marsh. 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.

Oct 30

Cricket’s great raconteur David “Bumble” Lloyd joins JB and Haydos for 45 minutes of pure gold. From facing Thommo and Lillee without a helmet to umpiring Steve Waugh and coaching England through fire and fury. There's golf cart disasters with Beefy Botham, turning green on Tubby’s Barossa wine tour, and the time he nearly got arrested driving home in his underpants. Plus, Bumble’s take on the next Ashes, England’s bowling conundrum, and why the first ball of the series always matters more than people think. Also check out Bumbles podcast with Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Stick to Cricket. 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.

Oct 23

JB, Haydos and Bluey break down India’s ODI wake-up call in Perth, ask why Virat Kohli keeps falling the same way in Australia, and revisit Bluey’s legendary “crack” delivery from Curtly Ambrose. Plus the boys dive into Labuschagne’s comeback, Sam Konstas’ ramp shot, and the lost rhythm of Sheffield Shield cricket. And what kind of man invoices for half an hour’s work? Find out here! 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.

Oct 16

JB, Haydos and Blewy are fresh back from Tubby Taylor’s golf day and it’s down to business. Who makes the all-time Ashes bowling attack, the Aussie women keep steamrolling the World Cup, Shield runs have gone missing, and Virat Kohli keeps reminding everyone he’s built different. Plus a deep cut Warnie story and a and Stuart Broad's lobbing grenades again. 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.

Oct 10

Pat Cummins’ back injury has the boys worried, who replaces him if he’s out of the first Test? Marnus finds form, Mitch Marsh blasts another ton, and Beth Mooney continues to make batting look effortless. Then it’s time for the big one as Hayden and Blewett pick their all-time Australian Ashes middle orders and it gets spicy! Plus, the problem with hiding cricket behind streaming paywalls, Joe Root’s drive-by, and Haydos’ questionable Queensland merch haul. 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.

Oct 3

The boys fire up over Australia’s all-time Ashes top four and Blewie pokes the bear with a giant omission! Meanwhile, India’s under-19s smash Australia, the women’s team open their World Cup campaign with Gardner’s ton, and Cam Green’s push for number three gets louder. Could Ravi Ashwin really be heading to the Big Bash for a million dollars? England’s Ollie Pope is under pressure, replaced as vice-captain, as the UK press start circling. It's a big All Over Bar The Cricket. 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.

Sep 26

It's a pants wetting laugh fest as Graeme Swann joins JB, Haydos and Blewy for a global AOBTC. From Broad the “shit bloke” to spin wars with Tuffers, Swanny tears through the boys England’s best XIs, why spinners are 'weird arse blokes' and why Aussie crowds flip faster than Bay 13 after a hundred cans. Swanny takes aim at Tuffers, defends Pryor, and dishes on what it’s really like bowling finger spin in Australia. 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.

Sep 19

It’s a big one: Haydos calls Jimmy Anderson a sweatband swinger, JB's branded a “weasel”, Big Dos cops a ‘Broad-side’ and a whack from Gillespie, while the boys blow up over Flintoff, Swann, and Anderson in their Best England XI. Plus there's Shield cricket stakes, India heat horror stories, and the McGrath v Cummins debate. 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.

Sep 12

This week we get the skinny on Matthew Hayden mentoring Sam Konstas, he and Greg Blewett pick their greatest English Ashes middle order, and a blow up over Joe Root leads to Haydos to make a bit that might make the MCC members a little nervous... Plus - why can't tail enders run? “When you need to run well between the wickets, you need just a little bit of common sense. And you’ve got to have a little bit of a feel for the game as well.... And just about all fast bowlers don’t." - 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.

Sep 5

Fresh back from Bangalore, Matthew Hayden dishes up some indian tales, cricket insights and curry tips, while he and Blewie each pick the top order for England’s greatest Ashes XI. The boys debate Cummins’ fitness, Smith’s captaincy credentials, and questions from the AOBTC family. 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.

Aug 28

Bharat Sundaresan joins JB and Blewie to unpack Australia’s Mackay triple-ton, the Cam Green selection puzzle, Ashes headaches, and a fresh ball-tampering debate. 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.

Aug 22

"England still talk about Flintoff like he’s the Beatles’ reunion tour." - Greg Blewitt "If 2005 is still your greatest hit, you’re officially a one-album band.” - JB ODIs running out of steam, the Poms still can’t quit 2005, and Bob Simpson’s no-nonsense edge lives on — Oakleys and all. JB, Haydos and Blewie take aim at cricket’s fixation with the past, from rain delays and spin struggles to fading formats and old stories that refuse to die. All with a healthy serve of pisstake, of course. 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.

Aug 15

“Shoab Akhtar is gonna miss the tour because he’s got a bad case of genital warts… they just came out with it.” – Greg Blewett Hayden bleeds for Australia, the boys show off their willow, Tendulkar takes his Ferrari out after midnight, and Scott Boland is the unluckiest bloke in Australia. Plus, we get into Barmy Army sledges, and why T20 in the Top End might just matter more than you think. For a look at Haydos and Blewies bat's, check out www.youtube.com/@AllOverBarTheCricket 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.

Aug 8

In this second episode Bumrah, Billion Dollar BBL & Bradman’s Heir Greg Blewett, James Brayshaw and Matthew Hayden serve up another spicy round of the big cricket yarns. India v England’s five‑day soap opera (one‑armed batting, full stadiums, proper theatre) Why Test cricket still pays the bills and where it doesn’t Bumrah’s freak numbers and whether India actually get better without him Should a bloke with his arm in a sling face 140kph? Who opens for Australia and why Lyon must play in Perth The BBL sell‑off: privatisation, billion‑dollar bidders, and who pockets the cash Club‑cricket war stories from soggy Lancashire to midweek ring‑ins and “collections” at the bar Plus: The Final Over fires up on Smith as Bradman’s heir, groundsmen vs Gambhir on the square, Stuart Broad’s famous non‑walk on repeat, and whether WA coaches have taken over the Hundred. Grab a schooner and settle in. 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.

Aug 1

In this debut episode of All Over Bar the Cricket , Greg Blewett, James Brayshaw and Matthew Hayden serve up a spicy round of the big cricket yarns. They unpack: England’s time-wasting antics and India’s epic resistance Whether young gun Sam Konstas has what it takes The real danger in Australia’s top order Haydos’ brush with military chaos during the IPL Ricky Ponting's big hangover Why custom pads (and bottom lips) still haunt Blewie Plus: The Finishing Five fires up on declaring for world records, moving Boxing Day, and whether Blewey's batting average was pad-related. Grab a schooner and settle in, this is the pub test for cricket. 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.