The BYC Podcast

The Alternative Commentary Collective

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?"

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20 episodes
Updated July 22
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Episodes20

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July 22 · 48 min
"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.
July 15 · 42 min
"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.
July 8 · 44 min
“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.
July 1 · 49 min
"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.
June 24 · 46 min
"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.
June 22 · 30 min
"King Henry"
On this special episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down the Black Caps' dismantling of England at the Oval for a series-levelling victory (00:00)! They discuss the key performances for the Kiwis, including Matt Henry's match-winning spell. Plus, they preview the upcoming 3rd Test. 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.
June 16 · 41 min
"Is It Over Between Baz & Ben?"
On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to preview the 2nd Test between the Black Caps and England at the Oval (00:00). They break down all the English team shenanigans, including curviews, alcohol bans and whether everything is right between Baz & Ben... Plus, make their picks of who will replace Steady The Ship. Then they take a trip down memory lane and discuss The Oval as a venue and NZ's victory there in 1999 (21:55)... Next, they chat about the White Ferns' first-up performance at the T20 Women's World Cup (26:20) and preview the upcoming matches (NOTE: This episode was recorded before the second match against Sri Lanka). Then they touch on the winds of change in the BBL (31:40), and share some listener correspondence (34:25). Plus, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner (38:15)... 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.
June 15 · 44 min
"Emergency Episode: Steady The Ship Retires"
On this special emergency episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to bring you the show we never wanted to record (00:00)... People of our parents' generation say they’ll never forget when they heard the news that Kennedy was shot. June 12, 2026, is now our November 22, 1963. That shit heap of a wicket at Lord’s is my Grassy Knoll. Kane is gone. Never to be forgotten but gone. That’s right. Kane Williamson aka Nossy, aka Kanos, aka Steady the Ship, aka The Great One, has announced his retirement, effective immediately, from international cricket. You might have guessed by now that this is a special episode dedicated to the great man... They also discuss Kane's legacy (9:45) and share their Top 3 moments (27:10)... 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.
June 9 · 38 min
"The Worst Pitch Of All Time?"
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss if that Lord's pitch was the worst of all time and ask what is going on with modern grassology? (00:00)... Once they're done raking over the coals of the 1st Test, they look ahead to the 2nd Test at the Oval and what some of the English got up to post win (18:20)... Then they chat about why there is no Test in Auckland during the upcoming home summer (27:00), preview the White Ferns at the T20 World Cup (30:25), before touching on Richard Boock leaving NZ Cricket (32:05). Plus, a far less grim Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner (35:20)! 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.
June 3 · 48 min
"Thank The Lord(s)"
The BYC Podcast is back! On this week’s return episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the Blackcaps demolition of Ireland in Belfast (00:00)... Then the fellas preview the upcoming Test series against England, beginning with the Lord's Test tomorrow night (08:30). Then they review the home summer schedule hot off the press and make their predictions for "Kanefest" (22:15)... Next, they chat about the upcoming T20 Women's World Cup (32:00), recap the IPL (34:00), and the Canadian team being owned by a gang (38:40)... Plus, all your favourite furniture (43:00), Bat Chat & Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner... 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.
May 29 · 34 min
“Nathan Smith Makes History In Belfast”
On this special pre-winter/northern summer episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford mid-Test between the Blackcaps and Ireland to discuss why the hell are we playing Ireland, and is it part of the World Test Championship? (00:00)... Then they recap the play so far from the batting of Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell and Dean Foxcroft to the history-making bowling of Nathan Smith. Answer debate: What does it all mean when it comes to selections and for our chances against England at Lord's next week? 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.
April 30 · 50 min
"Is This International Cricket In Name Only?"
On this special hiatus-ending episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down this "international cricket in name only" series against Bangladesh and the concerning future of bilateral cricket (00:00)... They also discuss who's in and who's out of White Ferns T20 World Squad (18:55), and the big news in the local game, the naming of Geoff Allott as NZ Cricket CEO (24:30). Plus, check in on Kiwis in the IPL & PSL (40:40), take a peek at NZA in Sri Lanka (45:35) and an update on the Luke Woodcock fundraising auction (49:05). To make a bid on the auction, CLICK HERE! 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.
April 1 · 47 min
"The 6th* Annual BYC Awards Show"
On the final BYC Podcast episode of the season, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane for the 6th (and potentially 7th) BYC Awards! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! The award categories for 2026 are... BYC Moment of the Year ACC Commentary Moment of the Year The Mark Nicholas "never been dismissed in the 90s” Commentator’s Curse of the Year The Export Ultra Man of the Year The Long White Cloud Female Player of the Year The D Cleaver Award for Most Promising Player, presented by D Cleaver Paul Ford’s Plumley-Walker Award for Fetish Player of the Year Elon Musk Shithousery Act of the Year Award Most Epic Fail Kodak Award for Sexiest Cricket Shot of the Year Best Snare Summerset Village Award for Most Significant Retirement Best Player Name The "Holy shit, I never expected that to happen" Award The Davy Dumb Dumb Most Punishing International Cricketer of the Year Award The Bat Chat Bat of the Year Golden Box Winner - Most Runs in the Plunket Shield Silver Sweat Band Winner - Most Wickets in the Plunket Shield Podcast of the Year Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick! 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.
March 30 · 58 min
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 5th T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 5th T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval! Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE! Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick! 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.
March 26 · 51 min
“A Week Of Very Different Fortunes...”
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss a week of very different fortunes (00:00)... Paul Stewart Ford threatened with eviction at the Matt Henry Stadium, while Cricinfo names Dylan Cleaver to make his debut in the Black Caps... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Then they review the Black Caps T20 series loss to the Proteas (04:10), before another unscripted "Mike Lane Rant" (13:00). Next, they chat about just how bloody good Melie Kerr is (16:00), discuss the recently announced upcoming Aussie Test tour (18:40), go around the grounds of the Plunket Shield (24:05), and some NZ20 fallout and reaction (29:00)... Plus, all your favourite furniture (44:00), Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I? Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick! 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.
March 24 · 1 hr 3 min
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 4th T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 4th T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Caketin in Wellington! Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE! Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick! 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.
March 23 · 30 min
“Emergency Episode: The Times They Are A-Changin”
On this special emergency episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down the news that NZ Cricket has backed the NZ20 franchise competition proposal over the Kiwi BBL team... Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick! 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.
March 23 · 1 hr 5 min
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 3rd T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 3rd T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park! Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE! Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick! 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.
March 19 · 1 hr 6 min
"Why Do We Have Such A Lack Of Ambition?"
On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane and begin by asking J. Michael Lane if he personally profited from the Black Caps losing in Ahmedabad (00:00)... WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Then they review the 1st & 2nd T20s between the Black Caps and the Proteas (12:15), before getting into the 1st & 2nd T20s between the White Ferns and the Proteas (22:10). Next, they chat about the latest in the NZ20 vs Big Bash saga (25:15), a interesting Steady The Ship update (43:25) and go around the grounds of the Plunlet Shield. Plus, all your favourite furniture (45:10), Bat Chat, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I? Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick! 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.
March 18 · 1 hr
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 2nd T20
Miss any of the coverage of the 2nd T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Seddon Park in the Tron! Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Midland Brick! See the full schedule HERE! Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick! 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.

The BYC Podcast

"RIP Sir Garfield"

"Would Fleming Or Baz Ever Come Home?"

“Remembering The Demon Duck Caller”

"Who's A Good Skipper?

"To Spin Or Not To Spin?"

"King Henry"

"Is It Over Between Baz & Ben?"

"Emergency Episode: Steady The Ship Retires"

"The Worst Pitch Of All Time?"

"Thank The Lord(s)"

“Nathan Smith Makes History In Belfast”

"Is This International Cricket In Name Only?"

"The 6th* Annual BYC Awards Show"

Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 5th T20

“A Week Of Very Different Fortunes...”

Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 4th T20

“Emergency Episode: The Times They Are A-Changin”

Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 3rd T20

"Why Do We Have Such A Lack Of Ambition?"

Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 2nd T20