"King Henry"

On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins ACC Head G Lane to further revel in the Black Caps' historic and monumental victory over the English at Trent Bridge (00:00). From the defiant match-winning innings from "Boring, Boring Daryl Mitchell", to the incredibly self-indulgent theatre of the "Ben Stokes Circus" (16:20), and the comparison and contrast with Tommy Maxwel Latham...Next, they chat about the White Ferns T20 World Cup defence failure (25:30), India going down 2-0 to Ireland in a T20 Series (28:45), before diving deep into some listener correspondence (36:20)...  Plus, all your favourite furniture including BatChat & Cricket Violence Corner (40:15)... Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to quickly recap the end of the 2nd Test at the Oval and Matt Henry's performance (00:00). Then they get into a full preview of the 3rd and deciding Test at Trent Bridge and what changes if any the Black Caps will make. Meanwhile and full panic stations for Baz, Stokes and Brittania (03:00)...Then they rank their favourite Test victories in England (18:50) before getting into some listener correspondence on the last time NZ won at the Oval (23:45).  Next, they chat about the White Ferns keeping their T20 World Cup defence alive (26:30), discuss the NZC Central Contracts list (30:15), the poor crowds for the MCL (33:40) and the latest on the Colin Maiden Park saga (37:00)... Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner & BatChat (39:00)... Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down the Black Caps' dismantling of England at the Oval for a series-levelling victory (00:00)!They discuss the key performances for the Kiwis, including Matt Henry's match-winning spell. Plus, they preview the upcoming 3rd Test. Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to preview the 2nd Test between the Black Caps and England at the Oval (00:00). They break down all the English team shenanigans, including curviews, alcohol bans and whether everything is right between Baz & Ben... Plus, make their picks of who will replace Steady The Ship.  Then they take a trip down memory lane and discuss The Oval as a venue and NZ's victory there in 1999 (21:55)... Next, they chat about the White Ferns' first-up performance at the T20 Women's World Cup (26:20) and preview the upcoming matches (NOTE: This episode was recorded before the second match against Sri Lanka). Then they touch on the winds of change in the BBL (31:40), and share some listener correspondence (34:25).Plus, Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner (38:15)... Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special emergency episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver and Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to bring you the show we never wanted to record (00:00)... People of our parents' generation say they’ll never forget when they heard the news that Kennedy was shot. June 12, 2026, is now our November 22, 1963. That shit heap of a wicket at Lord’s is my Grassy Knoll. Kane is gone. Never to be forgotten but gone. That’s right. Kane Williamson aka Nossy, aka Kanos, aka Steady the Ship, aka The Great One, has announced his retirement, effective immediately, from international cricket. You might have guessed by now that this is a special episode dedicated to the great man...They also discuss Kane's legacy (9:45) and share their Top 3 moments (27:10)... Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss if that Lord's pitch was the worst of all time and ask what is going on with modern grassology? (00:00)... Once they're done raking over the coals of the 1st Test, they look ahead to the 2nd Test at the Oval and what some of the English got up to post win (18:20)...Then they chat about why there is no Test in Auckland during the upcoming home summer (27:00), preview the White Ferns at the T20 World Cup (30:25), before touching on Richard Boock leaving NZ Cricket (32:05).Plus, a far less grim Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner (35:20)! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BYC Podcast is back! On this week’s return episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the Blackcaps demolition of Ireland in Belfast (00:00)... Then the fellas preview the upcoming Test series against England, beginning with the Lord's Test tomorrow night (08:30). Then they review the home summer schedule hot off the press and make their predictions for "Kanefest" (22:15)... Next, they chat about the upcoming T20 Women's World Cup (32:00), recap the IPL (34:00), and the Canadian team being owned by a gang (38:40)...Plus, all your favourite furniture (43:00), Bat Chat & Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner... Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special pre-winter/northern summer episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford mid-Test between the Blackcaps and Ireland to discuss why the hell are we playing Ireland, and is it part of the World Test Championship? (00:00)... Then they recap the play so far from the batting of Rachin Ravindra, Tom Blundell and Dean Foxcroft to the history-making bowling of Nathan Smith. Answer debate: What does it all mean when it comes to selections and for our chances against England at Lord's next week? Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special hiatus-ending episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver joins Paul Ford to break down this "international cricket in name only" series against Bangladesh and the concerning future of bilateral cricket (00:00)... They also discuss who's in and who's out of White Ferns T20 World Squad (18:55), and the big news in the local game, the naming of Geoff Allott as NZ Cricket CEO (24:30).Plus, check in on Kiwis in the IPL & PSL (40:40), take a peek at NZA in Sri Lanka (45:35) and an update on the Luke Woodcock fundraising auction (49:05).To make a bid on the auction, CLICK HERE! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the final BYC Podcast episode of the season, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane for the 6th (and potentially 7th) BYC Awards! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!The award categories for 2026 are...BYC Moment of the YearACC Commentary Moment of the Year The Mark Nicholas "never been dismissed in the 90s” Commentator’s Curse of the YearThe Export Ultra Man of the YearThe Long White Cloud Female Player of the YearThe D Cleaver Award for Most Promising Player, presented by D CleaverPaul Ford’s Plumley-Walker Award for Fetish Player of the YearElon Musk Shithousery Act of the Year AwardMost Epic FailKodak Award for Sexiest Cricket Shot of the Year Best SnareSummerset Village Award for Most Significant RetirementBest Player NameThe "Holy shit, I never expected that to happen" AwardThe Davy Dumb Dumb Most Punishing International Cricketer of the Year AwardThe Bat Chat Bat of the YearGolden Box Winner - Most Runs in the Plunket ShieldSilver Sweat Band Winner - Most Wickets in the Plunket ShieldPodcast of the Year Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.