When our regular top order segments collapse in a heap, we need somebody at the back end of the show to get us home. Luckily, we have Michael Bevan joining us in this thrilling season finale to do just that. First, he consolidates with a Short Ball segment in which we discuss his phenomenal 185* (132) for a Rest of the World XI in 2000 and the art of batting (or podcasting) with tailenders. Then he rebuilds the episode by discussing his new Batting Mentor service (battingmentor.com). Finally, he brings us home in dramatic fashion with our ‘Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grade Cricketer?’ quiz, in which we play a quick game of ‘Guess the New Michael Bevan’. Enjoy!
Short Ball video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIgQbQGHr2s
Sign up for Michael Bevan’s Batting Mentor service here: https://www.battingmentor.com/
27 Jan 2021
The Ridiculous Border-Gavaskar Series
Cat and Dan are back talking all about the ridiculously good Border-Gavaskar series, as well as other recent cricket matters, including Mickey Arthur’s OnlyFans page, Wes Agar on Baywatch and how we would sledge Sir Jimmy Anderson.
Plus! Dan’s new favourite cricket commentator. It’s probably not who you think.
This episode is sponsored by The Ridiculous Ashes podcast, available via https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-ridiculous-ashes-podcast/id1547098563
4 Dec 2020
Can't Bowl, Won't QR
Cat and Dan are back, covering all things cricket, including Stuart Broad’s SPOTY nomination, the tallness of Cameron Green, California zoos and, of course, QR codes.
We’re joined by Craig Dodson (@fromfineleg on Twitter) for the quiz, where we play a version of something that may or may not be Scattergories.
This episode is sponsored by Dan’s new book, The 50 Greatest Australian Cricketers (of the Past 50 Years). Buy your copy via 50greatestcricketers.com and be the hero that Christmas needs.
13 Oct 2020
You Can't Spell 'Implausible' Without 'IPL'
Halfway through the IPL season, Cat and Dan break down what’s happened so far and make (some already invalidated) predictions about what will happen for the rest of the tournament. Also, the Sheffield Shield is back, and the Australian women’s team are on their way to a hundred-match ODI winning streak. Plus: why was Ricky Ponting’s men’s team so lame? How’s Steve Smith’s guitar playing going? And which cricketer has the best new football podcast? All is revealed in this episode.
This episode is sponsored by Dan’s new book, The Fifty Greatest Australian Cricketers (of the past 50 years). Pre-order it at 50greatestcricketers.com
31 Aug 2020
The Ten Funniest Moments of the England Test Summer
What were the ten funniest moments of the recently completed England Test summer? Was it something to do with Stuart Broad (almost certainly)? Or Ben Stokes (also almost certainly)? Or something else entirely? Cat and Dan break it all down, and throw in a few honourable mentions as well.
This episode is sponsored by Dan’s new book, The Fifty Greatest Australian Cricketers (of the past 50 years). Pre-order it at 50greatestcricketers.com
18 Jun 2020
Emergency 3TC Episode
Those geniuses over in South Africa have bloody well cracked the code. They’ve created the greatest form of cricket there is - 3 Team Cricket, or 3TC for short. What is it? Who’s playing it? How will it change your life for the infinitely better? Cat and Dan break it all down.
10 May 2020
Are YOU Smarter Than A Fifth Grade Cricketer
In the latest episode, Cat and Dan discuss the potential for fake saliva, muse over which Australian cricketer is most likely to exhibit hamster-like tendencies and admire the ongoing greatness of the Monty Channel.
Plus: Are YOU smarter than a fifth grade cricketer? Find out with our podcast treasure hunt! Just answer the following questions.
Q1. How many times is the phrase ‘The Hundred’ used in the sting to that section of the show?
Q2. Who batted in the (answer to Q1) position in the first innings from the match we covered in detail during the podcast?
Q3. Spell the full name of (answer to Q2) backwards. Go to that backwards name on Twitter for your next clue.
Q4. What (answer to Q3) did we mention in the podcast?
Q5. Go to https://www.cantbowlcantthrow.com/(first 3 letters of answer to Q4)/ for your prize
Have fun!
26 Apr 2020
-- crickets --
In the latest episode of our podcast, we marvel at the number of cricket podcasts still in existence, steadfastly ignore the probable demise of The Hundred and try very hard to come up with other things for everybody to do while there’s no cricket on.
14 Mar 2020
Perry vs Perry
In the latest episode of our podcast, we mix up our Perrys, play Family Feud and wonder whether a lack of cricket going forward might render this an abrupt season finale.
Plus: We find sequels for ‘The Test’ on Amazon Prime, discuss record crowd numbers at both extremes and plug our other podcast about Alfred Hitchcock… just in case (hitchpodonline.com).
29 Feb 2020
A T20 World Cup Twist
In the latest episode of Can’t Bowl, Can’t Throw, we discuss mankads and hat tricks, Donald Trump and Oliver Twist, Bradman in colour and Maxwell in love.
There’s also Test matches, The Hundred and, of course, the T20 World Cup.
Plus: Cricket365 editor Dave Tickner tries to prove he’s smarter than a fifth grade cricketer. Or, at the very least, smarter than Monty Panesar.
15 Feb 2020
Ellyse Perry v David Warner
Is Ellyse Perry taller than David Warner? Of course she is. But we break down every other way of comparing the two in our quiz. Who has the longer name? Who has the better Test average? Who has bowled more to Sachin? All is revealed. Plus, The Hundred is sentient!
23 Jan 2020
Wasim Akram's Handsome Podcast
In this episode, Cat reminisces about the first time she saw Wasim Akram bowl, Dan investigates Mark Waugh’s safe and special quiz guest Melinda Farrell uncovers all kinds of cricketing lies.
9 Jan 2020
Our Podcast Has Been Hacked!
Like Darren Lehmann, we’ve been hacked. Which is all the excuse we need to name a Hacked XI.
We also discuss Marnus Labuschagne’s goal to bring up a century of penalty runs, talk tongue twisters with Megan Maurice, examine the Melbourne Stars’ go-kart racing prowess. And, eventually, talk about cricket.
21 Dec 2019
Crushed Reindeer
Ben Stokes is SPOTY, Glenn Maxwell is back, Pat Cummins is expensive and New Zealand have the Spirit of Cricket.
Dan and Cat also discuss Pakistan’s return home, conceptual partnerships and dodgy Perth chicken. Plus: A Christmas gift from us to you.
27 Nov 2019
Pavel, Plumb!, Pakistan and p*rn
A potpourri of podcasting preposterousness, praising Pavel, perusing Plumb! (www.thatsplumb.com), picking Pakistan to pieces and pondering p*rn.
Cat and Dan also discuss collectible Renegades and a new way to decide the toss before Dane Eldridge (@eld2_0) takes on the Masked Fifth Grade Cricketer in an Imran Khan-riddled quiz.
6 Nov 2019
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In the latest episode, we discuss far too many T20 matches, uncover the environmentally friendly version of Cameron White and against all odds find a place for Rodney Rude in cricket.
23 Oct 2019
[insert episode title]
In our second episode of our second season, we discuss mock drafts, [insert Gary Kirsten topic here] and James Pattinson’s off-spin.
Special guest Peter Miller (@thecricketgeek) also takes on The Masked Fifth Grade Cricketer in a game of ‘Watto or Notto?’.
Buy Dan’s new book at www.50greatestmatches.com
6 Oct 2019
My Favourite Marshun
After successfully ignoring the World Cup and the Ashes, we return for the first episode of our second season to talk about the Marsh Cup, how matrimonial law could improve The Hundred and ideas for fresh branding for the MCG.
Special guest Andrew Donnison also takes on much-less-special new series regular The Masked Fifth Grade Cricketer in a quiz.
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