
The BYC Podcast
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<p>The BYC is New Zealand's most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast. Join Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and a range of dubious guests for those unmistakable sounds and smells of summer. Join us for such cutting-edge debates as "What's sexier, a well-oiled Duncan Fearnley Magnum or a Polyarmoured Slazenger V12?"</p> <p>The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.</p>
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Recent Episodes

April 30, 2026
"Is This International Cricket In Name Only?"
<p>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)... <br><br>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).<br><br>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).<br><br>To make a bid on the auction, <a href="https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/sports/sports-memorabilia/cricket/listing/5906827233"><strong>CLICK HERE!</strong></a></p> <p data-start="662" data-end="791">Follow The ACC on <strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaccnz">Instagram </a></strong>or <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/"></a></strong>or <strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theaccnz">TikTok</a></strong></p> <p>Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-byc-podcast-71494852/?follow=true">iHeartRadio</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-byc-podcast/id1531637824">Apple</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1AelSfxZWG8ZeROUmswL5m">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFyZCJ25yCZwHAMpRUXE2g">YouTube</a></strong></p> <p><strong>THANKS MATE!</strong></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

April 1, 2026
"The 6th* Annual BYC Awards Show"
<p>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! <br><br><a href="https://youtu.be/My6s3yJC5gA"><strong>WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!</strong></a><br><br>The award categories for 2026 are...<br><br>BYC Moment of the Year<br>ACC Commentary Moment of the Year <br>The Mark Nicholas "never been dismissed in the 90s” Commentator’s Curse of the Year<br>The Export Ultra Man of the Year<br>The Long White Cloud Female Player of the Year<br>The D Cleaver Award for Most Promising Player, presented by D Cleaver<br>Paul Ford’s Plumley-Walker Award for Fetish Player of the Year<br>Elon Musk Shithousery Act of the Year Award<br>Most Epic Fail<br>Kodak Award for Sexiest Cricket Shot of the Year <br>Best Snare<br>Summerset Village Award for Most Significant Retirement<br>Best Player Name<br>The "Holy shit, I never expected that to happen" Award<br>The Davy Dumb Dumb Most Punishing International Cricketer of the Year Award<br>The Bat Chat Bat of the Year<br>Golden Box Winner - Most Runs in the Plunket Shield<br>Silver Sweat Band Winner - Most Wickets in the Plunket Shield<br>Podcast of the Year <br><strong><br>Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!<br><br></strong>Follow The ACC on <strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaccnz">Instagram </a></strong>or <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/"></a></strong>or <strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theaccnz">TikTok</a></strong></p> <p>Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-byc-podcast-71494852/?follow=true">iHeartRadio</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-byc-podcast/id1531637824">Apple</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1AelSfxZWG8ZeROUmswL5m">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFyZCJ25yCZwHAMpRUXE2g">YouTube</a></strong></p> <p><strong>THANKS MATE!</strong></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

March 30, 2026
Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 5th T20
<p>Miss any of the coverage of the 5th T20 between the Black Caps & South Africa? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval!<br><br>Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Midland Brick! See the full schedule <a href="https://www.theaccnz.com/live-commentary/the-acc-brings-you-live-free-black-caps-commentary-this-summer/"><strong>HERE!</strong></a><br><br><strong>Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!<br><br></strong>Follow The ACC on <strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaccnz">Instagram </a></strong>or <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/"></a></strong>or <strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theaccnz">TikTok</a></strong></p> <p>Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-byc-podcast-71494852/?follow=true">iHeartRadio</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-byc-podcast/id1531637824">Apple</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1AelSfxZWG8ZeROUmswL5m">Spotify</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFyZCJ25yCZwHAMpRUXE2g">YouTube</a></strong></p> <p><strong>THANKS MATE!</strong></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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- What is The BYC Podcast?
<p>The BYC is New Zealand's most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast. Join Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and a range of dubious guests for those unmistakable sounds and smells of summer. Join us for such cutting-edge debates as "What's sexier, a well-oiled Duncan Fearnley Magnum or a Polyarmoured Slazenger V12?"</p> <p>The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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