Cricket Unfiltered

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 rotating team of cricket all-stars, the show dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a real passion for the game. You’ll hear from top cricket journalists, current players, and legends of the sport — all unfiltered and in-depth.

Cricket Unfiltered has twice been a finalist in the Australian Podcast Awards and has episodes 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’s 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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REPLAY: Jhye Richardson On The Start to His Int...
This is a replay from Winter 2020 with speedster Jhye Richardson. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and TikTok at @cricketunfiltered. Our Youtube page is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy0BBL8yWgfkdocqAoLNUQ
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REPLAY: Neil Manthorp on the South African and ...
This is a replay from Winter 2020 with South African cricket writer Neil Manthorp. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and TikTok at @cricketunfiltered. Our Youtube page is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy0BBL8yWgfkdocqA...
48 min
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REPLAY: Trent Copeland On Combining Playing and...
This is a replay from Winter 2020 with Trent Copeland. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and TikTok at @cricketunfiltered. Our Youtube page is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjy0BBL8yWgfkdocqAoLNUQ
36 min
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REPLAY: Wes Agar Reveals His Mental Health Bat...
This is a replay from our Winter Series with the Bradman Young Cricketer of the year in 19/20, Wes Agar. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram at @AusCricketPod and TikTok at @cricketunfiltered. Our Youtube page is: https://www.youtube.com/cha...
34 min
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Cheese Toasties and Self Reflection with James ...
Menners, Paul and Jelisa discuss rumours of player dissatisfaction with Justin Langer, Dan Christian’s omission from the T20 side and the BBL finals and loads more and they chat with Sixers stars Carlost Brathwaite and James Vince. Follow the show on T...
61 min
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"As High As I Can Soar' " with Lisa Griffith & ...
Peter Lalor, Chief cricket writer for The Australian, joins us to reflect on India's victory and the squads to New Zealand and South Africa. Paul and Menners then wrap up the final round of the Big Bash regular season and to finish Lisa Griffith f...
60 min
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The Agony! India beat Australia
Menners, Paul and Jelisa are in shock and trying to deal with India’s stunning series win against Australia – the second ever win by an Asian side in Oz. Follow the show at @auscricketpod on Twitter and Instagram.
49 min
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Paine-ful Sydney
India saved the SCG Test match when defeat seemed certain and we review all the action. Jelisa, Paul and Menners also discuss the fall-out from Paine's final day verbal spray on Ravi Ashwin. Follow the show at @auscricketpod on Twitter and Insta...
55 min
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We Need Warner!
Paul and Menners review the Boxing Day Test debacle, look forward to Sydney, tackle all the controversial issues and reflect on a hectic Big Bash.
55 min
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36!!
For the final show of the year Paul and Menners are joined by Sam Landsberger from the Herald-Sun. They dissect Australia's thrashing of India and reflect on the Big Bash so far. Thanks for all your support this year, back in 2021
42 min
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Book review special: The Unforgiven by Ashley Gray
In the 1980s there were several ‘rebel’ tours of apartheid South Africa. English and Australian tourists were soon forgiven but the West Indies tourists were not. Ashley Gray has chronicled their stories in his new book and he spoke to Paul about the b...
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Is Santa Real?
Menners and Paul preview the first Test between Australia and India, debate who should be in the Aussie side, discuss concussion, the Big Bash and Santa. And they’re joined by Bharat Sundaresan to get an Indian perspective on who will win the Border Ga...
55 min
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Nobody Has Been Cheating!
We dive into the Australia India series and all the controversy. Follow the show at @auscricketpod on Twitter and Instagram.
52 min
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Steve Smith Walks On Water
We bathe in the cricket feast that has been in Sydney over the last week. Follow the show at @auscricketpod on Twitter and Instagram.
60 min
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Australia Will Beat India in the ODIs
Jelisa Apps is back! Menners, Paul and Jelisa preview the Australia v India series, review the WBBL, read out two listener emails – one lovely and one controversial – and give Manuka Oval’s draconian entry rules a bagging. Plus all the usual cricket he...
42 min
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The Surge, Boost & X-Factor w/ Ben Horne
An old friend drops by for a chat about the cricket news and we get into the nitty gritty of Big Bash 2.0. Follow the show at@auscricketpod on Twitter and Instagram.
53 min
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The Joy of Touring w/ Geoff Lemon
Menners and Paul are joined by journalist and broadcaster Geoff Lemon to discuss his new book, ‘The Comeback Summer’ which describes the extraordianary English summer of 2019, focusing on the exploits of Steve Smith and Ben Stokes. We also discuss the ...
61 min
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Not Another Miserable Pom w/ Dan Norcross
Dan Norcross joins the show from London to chat about his rise from his couch to BBC Test match special. Paul and Menners also cover all the cricket news and finish with can't let it go. Follow us on instagram and twitter: @auscricketpod
72 min
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India Australia Rivalry is Bigger Than India Pa...
Paul and Menners cover off all the cricket headlines and then chat to cricket journalist Bharat Sundaresan about the Sheffield Shield, the IPL and the upcoming India tour of Australia. Follow the show at @auscricketpod on Twitter and Instagram.
64 min
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NSW to save Australian cricket, again... w/ Mar...
Marnus Labuschagne joins the show for a chat and then Paul and Menners cover all the cricket news.. Follow the show at @auscricketpod on Twitter and Instagram..
52 min
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Tribute to Dean Jones
Paul and Menners are joined by Peter Lalor from the Australian newspaper to give an extended tribute to Dean Jones and to discuss the upcoming Aussie summer, the IPL and all the cricket headlines.
79 min
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Save Bradman's 1st Pitch!
The Aussies smash England in their backyard to further reinforce their dominance over the old enemy! Menners and Jelisa discuss all the cricket news and Justin Langer responds to the BLM criticism levelled at his team. Then Menners interviews Australia...
48 min
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An Epic Aussie Choke
England has levelled the series, Australian cricket is still in a dispute with its broadcasters and Paul doesn't care about the Big Bash any more. Join Menners, Paul and Jelisa for all your cricket news. Email to: auscricketpod@gmail.com, we are...
44 min
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The Poms Win A Couple And The Next Summer Takes...
Menners and Paul dissect Australia’s losses in their opening two T20s against England and try to pick a better batting line up. Then they discuss the summer schedule and all the issues that need to be resolved. Email to: auscricketpod@gmail.com, we are...
46 min
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TV vs Cricket
The broadcasters aren't happy with Cricket Australia and the fall out could be dire. Join Jelisa, Paul and Menners as they discuss all the cricket headlines and Menners names his most Hated XI (thanks Lehmo!). Email to: auscricketpod@gmail.com, ...
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