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The Fast Bowling Cartel

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Australia
England
Cricket
Travis Head
The Ashes
Ashes
Mitchell Starc
Nathan Lyon
T20 World Cup
Ashes Series
Alex Carey
Bazball
World Cup
England Cricket Team
Fast Bowling
Test Cricket
Steve Smith
South Africa
Ben Stokes
Stephen Smith

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 ... more

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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 ... more

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Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down their top five best EVER South African quicks.

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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!

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Recent Guests

Shaun Pollock
Former South African international cricketer, renowned fast bowler
South Africa national cricket team
Episode: 5 times batters made Shaun Pollock's life... difficult
Adam Gilchrist
Former international cricketer nicknamed Akko, invited guest mentioned in episode
Cricket Australia / former teammate
Episode: Patreon Excerpt | What is Cricket in Darwin like?
Danny Morrison
A Kiwi cricket commentator and former fast bowler
New Zealand cricket
Episode: Kiwi Commentary Icon - Dazzling Danny Morrison
Andy Bichel
Former Queensland and Australia fast bowler; fast bowling coach for Queensland
Queensland Cricket / Brisbane Heat (coach)
Episode: Andy Bichel talks World Cup, Queensland and Coaching
Craig White
Former England and Victoria cricketer who started as a wicketkeeper and became a fast bowler
England cricket, Victoria
Episode: From Keeper to Bowler with Craig ‘Chalky’ White
Stephen Harmison
Former England fast bowler known for 226 Test wickets
England National Team
Episode: Steve Harmison shares iconic English cricket tales
Shaun Tait
Former fast bowler known as 'The Wild Thing'
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Episode: 'Wild Thing' Shaun Tait Chats Bowling 160KPH & IPL
Ryan Harris
Former Australian cricketer known for his exceptional fast bowling skills
South Australian Cricket
Episode: Ryan ‘The Rhino’ Harris chats bowling against KP & Cook
Mitchell Starc
Australian fast bowler and prominent player in the Ashes series
Australian National Cricket Team
Episode: Mitchell Starc on the first Ashes test, Bazball & Travis Head

Hosts

Glenn McGrath
Host of The Fast Bowling Cartel and a leading figure in the sport.
Damien Fleming
Host of The Fast Bowling Cartel and seasoned fast bowler.
Jason Gillespie
Co-host of The Fast Bowling Cartel and former international fast bowler.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • FBC rules

    Loving the interaction between Pidge, Dizzy and Flem . Andy Bichel was a great guest

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cricketfan444
    Australia5 months ago
  • Advice

    Hey guys! Well done on the pod! I am a fast bowler in Canberra and I was wondering if you could give me some advice, coming from great fast bowlers, that would be great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The young gun 56
    Australia7 months ago

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Strong enthusiasm for historical tour stories and personal memories.
Lively, banter-filled dynamics with great guest choices.
Listeners appreciate practical coaching insights and coaching anecdotes.

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Apple Podcasts
#21
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#20
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#27
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#9
Australia/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#16
Germany/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#32
France/Sports/Cricket

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Shaun Pollock Talks the Modern Game, His Love of Playing in Australia & His 5 Times Batsmen Made Life... Difficult
Q: What helped you grow as a bowler beyond raw pace?
Pollock emphasizes learning to control line and length, reading the batter, and leveraging mentoring from Malcolm Marshall to sharpen technique and field placements.
Andy Bichel talks World Cup, Queensland and Coaching
Q: Do you see yourself moving into a head coaching role in the future?
He expresses interest in a future head-coach position, acknowledging his enjoyment of Queensland Cricket work and suggesting a continued path toward leadership while leveraging experience from overseas coaching stints.
From Keeper to Bowler with Craig ‘Chalky’ White
Q: How important is that sense of role clarity and being rated by the captain and coach?
It gives you confidence, backing, and a clear understanding of what is expected, which elevates performance and belief in your own abilities.
'Wild Thing' Shaun Tait Chats Bowling 160KPH & IPL
Q: How do you navigate coaching in different cultures?
Tait finds similarities in the passion for cricket across cultures and emphasizes adapting coaching methods to local contexts.
'Wild Thing' Shaun Tait Chats Bowling 160KPH & IPL
Q: What was it like being clocked at over 160 KPH?
It was an unforgettable moment for Tait, feeling the crowd's excitement as he aimed for that speed, even falling over in the process.

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Three Australian fast-bowling legends bring candid, no-fluff discussions about the craft, history, and modern landscape of cricket. Episodes mix deep technical insights into fast bowling, reminiscences from tours, coaching perspectives, and sharp takes on contemporary issues like franchise cricket, leadership, and calendar integrity. The format leans into banter-heavy roundtables and solo guest chats, with a strong emphasis on anecdotes from a lifetime in high-level cricket. A notable strength is the unpolished, authority-led storytelling from former top players, along with thoughtful coaching insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives that appeal to serious fans and industry professionals alike.

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