Hitman for Hire: A year in the life of a franchise cricketer
Sam Keir & David WieseJoin pro-cricketer David Wiese for an insight into cricket’s biggest leagues previously reserved for the sport’s superstars. Hitman for Hire: A year in the life of a franchise cricketer invites listeners to join David as he travels the world from one T20 gig to another. In candid conversations with host, Sam Keir, David reveals the truth about life on and off the pitch at the Indian Premier League... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | Places & TravelCricketSportsSociety & Culture | ||||
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Following the end of the regular series, we catch up with David to look back at Namibia's T20 World Cup campaign, explore his decision to end his international career and, of course, answer YOUR questions.
Those questions covered topics such as how... more
It's the end of our twelve months in the company of our Hitman for Hire, so in this final episode of the series David looks back at the year as a whole and picks his highlights, lowlights and shares some more great stories from the circuit.
Find out... more
It's February 2024 and David opens up about a difficult time playing for Joburg Super Kings in the SA20, the final tournament of our year together. We learn how past performances count for nothing if you don't make a good first impression with a coac... more
It's December 2023 and David has just returned from the Abu Dhabi T10 where he was playing for losing finalists, Deccan Gladiators. Is T10 a format the players take seriously? Are we at 'peak franchise'? Who does this tournament exist for? Could T10 ... more
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- Great for cricket fans
So refreshing to hear what happens behind the scenes for a cricket player, including all the negatives that come with it as us fans can just see all the positives. Good format of the podcast that is well structured but still relaxed. Will miss this series when it finishes.
Apple Podcasts5HarryE96
United Kingdoma year ago - Fascinating Insight
If you want a peek into the life of a busy professional cricketer, look no further! Excellent content, great edit. The dialogue is always interesting and candid. The quality of the sound is very good.
Highly recommended to any cricket fans from casual to proper badger!
Apple Podcasts5WindiesweepUnited Kingdom2 years ago - A must for cricket fans
A fascinating peak into the world of the modern cricketer. It is striking that David is uniquely placed to offer these insights, and does so with searing honesty. Brilliantly hosted in a way that allows the discussion to breathe. Amazing insights into both big picture questions about the future of cricket and the day-to-day life of a franchise cricketer. Highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5Stokesy (not that one)United Kingdom2 years ago - A fascinating insight
An excellent podcast which gives a fascinating & intriguing insight into the life of a franchise cricketer.David is very open & honest,I found the security procedures implemented for the PSL particularly interesting.Sam is an excellent host I highly recommend this podcast
Apple Podcasts5Chas StokesUnited Kingdom2 years ago - A real insight into life on the franchise circuit
A great listen for cricket fans. Sam gives David the space to explain in detail about life on the franchise circuit as well as providing a glimpse of how this style of career has impacted Wiese off the field.
Looking forward to listening to more episodes.
Apple Podcasts5brimmyUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #39 |  United States/Sports/Cricket |
Apple Podcasts | #201 | United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket |
Apple Podcasts | #155 |  Australia/Sports/Cricket |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  South Africa/Sports/Cricket |
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