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The Grade Cricketer

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Cricket is great if you're into things like wasted youth, failed relationships, sun damage and broken dreams. Join Pez & Higgos for a weekly show featuring news, views and interviews with major names from across the cricket scene, as well as daily reviews from the big fixtures around the globe.

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Recent Guests

Craig Foster
Former Socceroo, human rights activist, broadcaster
The Circus interview
Episode: Scissor lifts, media wars and Madge, with Craig Foster
Tom Papley
Professional AFL player, Swans forward, guest on the show
Sydney Swans
Episode: THE CIRCUS | Are you coaching for your life? with Tom Papley
Christian Welch
Former NRL player and business analyst at Collingwood AFL club.
Collingwood AFL Club
Episode: A-Graders, Vegas, Mexican cartels, with Christian Welch
Greg Chappell
Former Australian cricketer, cricket coach and current advocate
Episode: Selling the summer, Pakistani exclusion and Imran, with Greg Chappell
AJ Mosca
Opens the batting for Italy, former teammate of Pez
Episode: Forza Azzurri! 🇮🇹 TGC x the Manenti and Mosca brothers
Harry Mosca
Brother of AJ Mosca, member of the Italian cricket team
Episode: Forza Azzurri! 🇮🇹 TGC x the Manenti and Mosca brothers
Justin Manenti
Brother of Ben Manenti, part of the Italian cricket team
Episode: Forza Azzurri! 🇮🇹 TGC x the Manenti and Mosca brothers
Ben Manenti
Brother of Justin Manenti, prominent member of the Italian cricket team
Episode: Forza Azzurri! 🇮🇹 TGC x the Manenti and Mosca brothers
Finn Allen
One of the hardest hitters of a cricket ball, known for his aggressive T20 playing style.
New Zealand National Cricket Team
Episode: T20 Is Mostly Luck, with Finn Allen

Hosts

Pez
Co-host of The Grade Cricketer; frequent commentator and interviewer; longtime presence in the show's core banter.
Ian Higgins
Co-host of The Grade Cricketer; brings cricket analysis and historical context to discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.4k ratings
  • Good lads

    Good pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mesucudi
    United Statesa month ago
  • "Don’t Miss a Thing this summer of cricket. Watch every AFL Community Series match live and exclusive on Fox Footy, included on Kayo Sports." can you shut the fuck up about the AFL for 2 seconds on a cricket podcast?

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Jack
    a month ago
  • Greg Chappell

    If you love Test Cricket then this is important listening. Brilliant to hear such a legend speaking so frankly about the future of the game and how we are sleep walking into a future without Test Cricket. Everyone has seen the signs of how the Indian Middle Class will turn the top level of this sport into a Premier League and hardly anyone is talking about it. In 20 years time future generations will look at us when we talk about Tests with the same bafflement we look at the history books when w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @HeyRef
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • USA Smith.

    Great show BUT - Boyyzzs. You are missing the obvious Smith has made himself unavailable for selection for this months T20 WC so he qualifies for the USA and will wheel him out in next years WC!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Animal Mk3
    Australia2 months ago
  • As a pom, this podcast is fucking brilliant, and much needed to bring a smile to my face after some sh!t English cricket!

    Podcast Addict
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    Ncasson241
    3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Candid takes and willingness to tackle controversial topics.
High production quality and sharp cricket insight, with irreverent humor.
Energetic and funny banter with strong chemistry between hosts.

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Apple Podcasts
#8
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#4
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#244
United Kingdom/Sports
Spotify
#25
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#2
Australia/Sports/Cricket

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Scissor lifts, media wars and Madge, with Craig Foster
Q: How has Craig Foster balanced advocacy with his broadcasting career?
He explains that advocacy is about upholding human rights and policy standards, while his broadcasting role focuses on context and analysis; he acknowledges risks but believes public influence should be used responsibly, with a clear separation between personal conviction and on-air commentary.
A-Graders, Vegas, Mexican cartels, with Christian Welch
Q: What do you think about the current state of NRL compared to AFL?
Welch reflects on the opportunities for growth in rugby league, especially in new markets, in contrast to AFL's established dominance in Australia.
A-Graders, Vegas, Mexican cartels, with Christian Welch
Q: What is your role at Collingwood and how does it compare to your experiences in rugby?
Welch discusses his position as a business analyst at Collingwood, emphasizing the differences from being a rugby player and mentioning the insights he's gaining in sports administration.
Should we care? with Alex Malcolm
Q: Should Australia and Australians care more about T20 cricket?
There doesn't seem to be a way to have it all, and Australians might need to confront their indifference towards T20 cricket.
Should we care? with Alex Malcolm
Q: Where did this World Cup go wrong?
Alex Malcolm suggests it stems from a gamble on player selection and conditions, leading to failures against unexpected opponents.

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A lively, irreverent cricket podcast that blends sharp analysis with banter and personal anecdotes. Episodes span World Cup updates, player retirements, tactical debates, and cross-sport commentary, frequently highlighting social dynamics around cricket and the broader sports landscape. Noteworthy is the pairing's chemistry, willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a strong audience-facing banter style that drives engagement with both hardcore fans and casual listeners.

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The Grade Cricketer launched 9 years ago and published 902 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Craig Foster
2. Tom Papley
3. Christian Welch
4. Greg Chappell
5. AJ Mosca
6. Harry Mosca
7. Justin Manenti
8. Ben Manenti

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