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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

Shaun Micallef
Comedian, writer, actor, producer, author
ABC iview (documentary Going For Broke)
Episode: Shaun Micallef on Going For Broke, social media and visiting Bradman’s house
Mitchell Santner
New Zealand cricketer, national team captain in various formats
New Zealand Cricket / IPL teams (CSK, MI)
Episode: The Real Stuff, with Mitchell Santner and Phil Walker
Phil Walker
Editor-in-chief of Western Cricket Monthly
Western Cricket Monthly
Episode: The Real Stuff, with Mitchell Santner and Phil Walker
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

Hosts

Pez
Host of The Grade Cricketer; frequently drives interviews and banter around cricket culture and media.
Higgos
Co-host known for humorous takes and chemistry with Pez, anchoring banter and cricket analysis.
Pezza
Host who contributes to discussions around cricket culture and IPL narratives; part of core duo.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.5k ratings
  • Good lads

    Good pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mesucudi
    United States3 months 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
    3 months 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 Kingdom3 months 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
    Australia4 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
    5
    Ncasson241
    5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate deep cricket insights balanced with humor and fast takes on IPL and media narratives.
Some feedback notes monotony or excessive language for a few listeners, but overall strong engagement.
Fans praise the chemistry and irreverent banter between Pez and Higgos.

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Shaun Micallef on Going For Broke, social media and visiting Bradman’s house
Q: Why did you personally choose not to engage with gambling or sport in your own life and how does that influence your view of the documentary?
Micallef explains his personal stance against gambling and sport consumption, highlighting a preference for avoiding components that could undermine the integrity or vibe of a project, while recognizing the multifaceted role gambling plays in society.
Shaun Micallef on Going For Broke, social media and visiting Bradman’s house
Q: Do you think gambling advertising is overall positive or negative for sport and audiences?
The guests acknowledge the revenue and funding benefits but express concern about the normalization of gambling, especially among younger audiences, and emphasize the need for guardrails and responsible approaches.
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.

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A witty cricket-focused show blending sharp banter, analysis of modern franchise cricket, and candid interviews with players or public figures. Episodes frequently cover IPL drama, calendar shifts, sponsorships, media narratives, and the evolving business of cricket, all delivered with irreverent humor and a strong sense of cricket history. Notable strengths include chemistry between hosts, a fearless, opinionated take on contemporary issues, and occasional live-event planning that signals growth beyond the weekly format. Potential listeners who enjoy candor, pop-culture riffs around cricket, and deep dives into how money and media shape the sport will likely find this appealing.

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Recent guests on The Grade Cricketer include:

1. Shaun Micallef
2. Mitchell Santner
3. Phil Walker
4. Craig Foster
5. Tom Papley
6. Christian Welch
7. Greg Chappell
8. AJ Mosca

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