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Welcome to The Fast Bowling Cartel – where the quicks talk fast, bowl faster and nothing’s off-limits.

Hosted by Aussie pace royalty Glenn McGrath, Damien Fleming, and Jason Gillespie, this is your front-row seat to the raw, unfiltered world of fast bowling.

No PR spin. No sugar-coating. Just three legends telling it like it is - breaking down the craft, reliving wild tour tales, and pulling back the curtain on life behind the baggy green.

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  • Yesterday · 53 min

    Outplayed and Outworked: The South Africa Series Review

    South Africa have won the series 2-1 and taken the No.1 Test ranking off Australia for the first time since 2016. Flem, Dizzy and Pidge pull apart the Cape Town Test and a series that got away from the Aussies. Dizzy is back from South Africa, so the three of them work through what went wrong at Newlands: Pat Cummins' call to bowl first, the Mitchell Starc spell that kept Australia in it, Simon Harmer's ten-wicket match, and a day-five chase that unravelled early. Then the bigger question: why can't Australia settle a batting order? The Nic Maddinson selection, fluid roles versus clear ones, Sam Konstas, and who should be in the top six when New Zealand arrive. Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel 0:00 Welcome and Dizzy's back from South Africa 6:46 Cape Town Test recap: the toss, Starc and Harmer 15:03 Day five collapse and South Africa's smarter selections 24:46 Marco Jansen and Australia's selection problem 33:33 Audible On Tour Book Club: Shane Warne's No Spin 40:06 Ashes wind-up, Smith's neck and fixing the top six 48:40 Final verdict and what's next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 23 · 45 min

    All Eyes on Cape Town...

    Flem & Pidge hold the fort down as they dissect a nightmare second Test for the Aussies, with Diz MIA (asleep somewhere in South Africa, we think). Australia were rolled for a nervous 99 and lost by an innings and 31 runs, and the series is level at one-all. 00:00 Rolled for 99 and where’s Diz? 03:02 Bavuma’s 179 and Jansen’s blitz turn the Test 07:55 Rabada’s return lifts South Africa 11:04 Starc’s 450th and Jansen the all-rounder 15:48 Australia’s batting headache: Madsen, Renshaw and selection 21:22 Lyon or Boland? Flem picks his XI 25:21 Warne’s Antigua axing and the Fevola story 26:44 Cape Town memories: Sandpapergate, Warne’s 100th, AB and Heals 34:59 Shield watch: Bartlett, Hoekstra, Patterson and Konstas 41:00 Predictions for the Cape Town decider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 7 · 53 min

    Australia's Test Team Returns to South Africa!

    Flem, Dizzy and Pidge dissect the upcoming South Africa vs Australia Test series, revisit the memories of Sandpapergate, unpack some shock squad selections and plenty more! Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 4 · 5 min

    5 times batters made Shaun Pollock's life... difficult

    Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel South African great Shaun Pollock breaks down the FIVE times batters made his life a bit... difficult! https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 1 · 1 hr 2 min

    Shaun Pollock Talks the Modern Game, His Love of Playing in Australia & His 5 Times Batsmen Made Life... Difficult

    Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel South African great Shaun Pollock joins Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming to reflect on his incredible career, including an important mentor in his early days, how surfaces have changed in the modern game and his continued love of cricket through commentary. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 24 · 24 min

    Australia wins in Zimbabwe

    Australia's first tour of Zimbabwe in 12 years ends 3–0, but it was closer than it looks. The Cartel digs into Nathan Ellis's brilliant series with bat and ball, Hazlewood's return, Billy Stanlake's injury, and the Zimbabwe seamers who nearly stole the decider. Plus, a last-wicket heist and Marsh admitting his side got lucky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 19 · 18 min

    Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie & Damien Fleming build the PERFECT fast bowler

    Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming build the best EVER bowler utilising different attributes of various fast bowlers. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 10 · 17 min

    Who are the best left-arm quicks ever? McGrath, Gillespie & Fleming have their say

    Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down their top five best EVER left-arm quicks. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 7 · 49 min

    Australia's Next Test Challenge Awaits

    Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming are back for another Fast Bowling Cartel, breaking down Australia’s Test squad for South Africa, the Adelaide Strikers’ latest signing, and how the style of Test cricket has evolved through the decades. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 26 · 48 min

    Starc Blasts Bangladesh

    Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down Mitchell Starc's brutal 10/51 match haul (6/12 & 4/39) that bowled Australia to an innings-and-51-run win over Bangladesh inside two days, levelling the series 1-1 after the Darwin loss. The trio dig into Starc's twin spells, Pat Cummins' support act (3/25 & 3/10), Shoriful Islam's stunning 7/48 counterpunch, and 18 wickets falling on day one alone at Mackay's Test debut. Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95 — their first sub-100 double in a Test — while Cam Green's 67 was the lone bright spot for the hosts. 0:00 Intro 4:00 Test Match Review 40:00 England vs Pakistan 44:00 Give Me A Spell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 18 · 31 min

    Bangladesh Beats Australia!

    Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming react to Australia getting smashed by nine wickets in Darwin — a first Bangladesh Test win on Aussie soil, after they'd been bowled out for 54 in the tour game a week earlier. The Cartel unpacks how it happened: Hasan Mahmud and Mehidy Miraz ripping through the top order, a Marrara pitch that turned the "world's best attack" into passengers, and a middle order that folded when it mattered. No sugar-coating — three blokes who've bowled sides out for a living tell you exactly where it went wrong, and what Australia need to fix before Mackay. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Test Review 13:00 Positives 24:00 Bangladesh 28:30 Top End Cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 12 · 44 min

    The Dizzy 201 Trophy - Australia vs Bangladesh Preview

    This week Flem and Dizzy preview the upcoming test series between Australia & Bangladesh. They discuss 'that innings' the form of Australia & Bangladesh and what to expect over these 2 test matches. Plus Plenty more! JOIN THE PATREON 0:00 Intro 6:40 Australis vs Bangladesh History 14:40 Bangladesh vs CA 11 26:30 The FBC 30:00 Batsmen 40:08 Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 29 · 1 hr 5 min

    Merv Hughes Talks Hat-Tricks, Sledging and Toughest Opponents

    <p>Merv Hughes joins Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming for a laugh-filled look back at his career — from raw Victorian quick to Ashes-winning enforcer. Expect sledging duels, legendary send-offs, dressing room pranks, and plenty of tall tales as the boys needle Merv about which stories have grown in the telling. A must-listen for fans of old-school fast bowling folklore.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' ta

  • July 23 · 6 min

    Patreon Excerpt | What is Cricket in Darwin like?

    <p>What is it like bowling in the top end?</p><br><p>Excerpt from Patreon Q&amp;A</p><br><p>Join the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

  • July 16 · 1 hr 4 min

    The End of BazBall & BBL In India

    Pigeon, Dizzy and Flem tackle the big questions: is Bazball officially dead, and who should be England's next head coach? Plus, the Big Bash heading to India — smart move or selling out? And the debate to end all debates: the top 5 fast bowling pairs of all time. Strong opinions guaranteed.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.<

  • July 2 · 1 hr 5 min

    Adam Gilchrist talks BazBall, NZ cricket & keeping to Australian greats

    <p>Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie are joined by Adam Gilchrist for a ripper chat covering BazBall, the rise of New Zealand cricket, the craft of wicketkeeping, and a debate over Australia's greatest ever fast bowlers. Pull up a chair for this one.</p><br><p>oin The FBC Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See

  • June 26 · 1 hr 6 min

    England Boozing, Williamson Retires & Coaching Conundrums

    <p>Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming are back and not holding back. This week the boys tackle England's drinking culture controversy — genuine problem or storm in a teacup? They also pay tribute to the great Kane Williamson as he walks away from Test cricket, reflect on why he never quite got the recognition he deserved, and dig into the coaching merry-go-rounds causing headaches across the international game.</p><p>The usual laughs, hard opinions, and stories from the trenches. Don't miss it.</p

  • June 10 · 55 min

    Kiwi Commentary Icon - Dazzling Danny Morrison

    <p><strong>"WHAT'S THE CORRIDOR OF UNCERTAINTY, DANNY?!"</strong> </p><p>The boys are joined by one of cricket's most recognisable voices New Zealand fast bowling legend and beloved commentator Danny Morrison. From terrorising batters at Eden Park to making living rooms around the world feel like a party, Danny has done it all. The Cartel boys sit down with the man himself to talk outswingers, on-air chaos, life on the international circuit, and why Kiwi pace bowling has always punched above its

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