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) alongside former Australian Test spinner Stuart MacGill, Cricket Unfiltered dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a genuine passion for the game. Together, they bring the perspective of an experienced broadcaster and one of Australia’s most outspoken and insightful former players.

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 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 is also a respected cricket commentator across men’s and women’s matches, and an award-winning podcast producer and interviewer.

Stuart MacGill played 44 Tests for Australia, taking 208 wickets, and is widely regarded as one of the country’s finest spin bowlers. Known for his honesty and deep understanding of the game, he brings elite-level insight and a fearless voice to the show.

If cricket matters to you — this podcast is a must.

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Cricket Unfiltered *LIVE*
While we put together Part 2 of our off season podcasts we have released the audio from our first live Youtube Show. Separately from the podcast Paul and Menners will be going live every Thursday at 5.30pm Sydney time on our Youtube channel: https://ww...
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Remember When We Bowled England Out For 67? 'Th...
We go live this Thursday at 5.30pm AEST, Watch here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUjy0BBL8yWgfkdocqAoLNUQ Twitter: @auscricketpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustralianCricketPodcast/
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The Most Dramatic of all! ‘The Test’ Ep 7 Review
Paul and Menners review the dramatic second last episode of 'The Test', featuring Steve Smith's incredible twin centuries at Edgbaston and then being knocked out of the second Test by an Archer bouncer. Menners also chats to Mitchell Sta...
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World Cup Anguish Relived w/ Peter Lalor
Peter Lalor, Chief Cricket writer from The Australian Newspaper, joins us to cover all the cricket headlines. Paul and Menners also review episode 6 of 'The Test'. Head to Instagram and Twitter: @auscricketpod Email us: auscricketpod@gmail.com
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History Special: Don Bradman begins his Test ma...
Paul Dennett with part 2 of the Bradman story. Bradman makes his Test debut in the Ashes of 1928/29 - a series played befofe huge crowds with unprecedented public interest. Head to Instagram and Twitter: @auscricketpod Email us: auscricketpod@gmail.com
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Victorian Cricket Disgrace & 'The Test' Ep 5 Re...
Menners and Paul discuss proposed Big Bash innovations, a potential Aussie rescue tour to England, NZ teams in the BBL and Sheffield Shield reductions and Mad Menners fires up at Cricket Victoria slashing its staff. They also review episode 5 of The Te...
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Sheffield Shield Winner & Test Bat Kurtis Patte...
NSW, Australian and Perth Scorcher Batter Kurtis Patterson joins for a wide ranging chat about his batting, his 2 test matches and what it was like being under the microscope for Amazon's 'The Test'.
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The Aussies Are The Best At Cricket Again & 'Th...
The Test rankings have seen Australia rise to #1 in Test and T20 cricket which has cheered up Menners and Paul, the contract list is out and they review Episode 4 of The Test. Head to Instagram and Twitter: @auscricketpod Email us: auscricketpod@gmai...
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Cricket in Trouble? & The Test Episode 3
Menners and Paul discuss the concerning news that Australian cricket is reportedly in a dire financial situation, they go through all the cricket headlines and review episode 3 of 'The Test' on Amazon Prime. The podcast is on Twitter and In...
44 min
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SOK Shafted & 'The Test' Episode 2
A NSW stalwart was shafted this week and the hosts aren't happy. Also they do a comprehensive review of episode 2 of 'The Test' on Am...
50 min
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History Special: The Rise of Bradman
Don Bradman's career is more than just his average. This is the rarely told tale of his stunning rise from obscurity to national hero s...
24 min
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Lockdown Special Interview: Alex Blackwell
Alex Blackwell is the most capped Australian female player. She joined Andrew Menczel for a wide ranging chat about her career....
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Review of The Test Episode 1
Menners and Paul discuss and debate episode 1 of the Test which featured the start of Justin Langer's coaching tenure in the wake of th...
38 min
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Minipod: Amazing Story of Cricket on TV From En...
We all love watching the Ashes live on TV from England. Have you ever thought how it all began though? It's a fascinating story - in wh...
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Adjusting w/ Peter Nevill
The podcast has a plan to continue through out this pandemic. Tune in to hear it. Menners is also joined by the NSW Skipper and forme...
36 min
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The Game Nobody Saw w/ Jess Jonassen
Menners is joined by Jelisa Apps and they talk about all the effects of the Coronavirus on cricket. Then Menners takes us through bein...
46 min
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Australia vs The Universe
We reflect, on perhaps, the greatest night for Women's sport in our country and discuss all the Australian ODI news....
49 min
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Smith, Cummins or....? w/ Gideon Haigh
We are joined by the world's premier cricket writer, Gideon Haigh to discuss the state of Australian cricket, the Aussie captaincy, War...
53 min
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The Wobbles w/ Jelisa, Menners & Paul
The crew discuss the defending T20 World Champs having the wobbles at home, the tour of South Africa and the upcoming year of cricket a...
53 min
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Back to Africa!
We preview of Australia's return to South Africa; we preview the women's T20 World Cup, we discuss the ICC's plans for more white-ball ...
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Sachin Rates Marnus
Big Bash wrap, Women's World Cup, Cricket Awards and Bushfire Bash make up the headlines and Menners ran into Sachin Tendulkar. Listen...
45 min
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Firing up for the Final! w/ Sam Landsberger
Menners and Paul debate whether the Big Bash Final should be moved to Melbourne, they discuss why the BBL finals crowds have been so po...
37 min
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Not A Question Of Comedy w/ Jelisa Apps
Mad Menners & Mad Apps make an appearance over different issues and the panel discusses a thrilling final weekend of the regular Bi...
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The Commentary Critique is Back! w/ Peter Lalor
Peter Lalor from the Australian joins the show to discuss Australia's loss to India and the Big Bash. Paul and Andrew go through the cr...
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India Isn't Good Anymore w/ Jelisa Apps
Australia smashes India and the Big Bash is firing up so Menners, Paul and Jelisa have a lot to discuss. And...
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