{"podcast":{"title":"Cricket Unfiltered","slug":"cricket-unfiltered-200842","podcast_index_feed_id":200842,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/COMG4173210327","website_url":"https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/cricket-unfiltered/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fca4262a-e426-11ed-ab41-cb9942954005/image/5097f792375c1cfbfe329f75995b6312.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Menners/Piccolo Podcasts","episode_count":877,"summary":"If you love cricket, then Cricket Unfiltered is the podcast for you. Get closer to the game than ever before with the longest-running weekly Australian cricket podcast — winner of the 2024 Radio Today Sports Podcast of the Year. Hosted by Andrew Menczel (aka Menners) and a team of all stars, Cricket Unfiltered dives into the biggest issues in world cricket with bold opinions, deep insights, and a genuine passion for the game. The show features conversations with top cricket journalists, current players, and legends of the sport — all unfiltered and in-depth — while tackling selection debates, tactics, governance, and the stories that shape the modern game. Cricket Unfiltered has twice been a finalist in the Australian Podcast Awards, and episodes have been included in the National Film & Sound Archive, recognising its place in Australia’s media landscape. Menners launched the podcast in 2013 and has interviewed 15 Australian captains along the way. He is also a respected cricket commentator across men’s and women’s matches, and an award-winning podcast producer and interviewer. If cricket matters to you — this podcast is a must.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T08:22:15.888639+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cricket-unfiltered-200842"},"episode":{"title":"England's Summer of Hell Continues & Australia's Road to Greatness","slug":"england-s-summer-of-hell-continues-australia-s-road-to-greatness","published_at":"2026-07-29T18:04:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cricket-unfiltered-200842/england-s-summer-of-hell-continues-australia-s-road-to-greatness","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cricket-unfiltered-200842","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG6184494472.mp3","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG6184494472.mp3","summary":"England endures another chaotic week as Menners and Damien Watson unpack the club cricket cheating scandal, the controversial 2027 Ashes schedule, rumours of Joe Root returning as Test captain and concerns over the future of The Hundred. They also preview Australia's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, discuss Andrew McDonald's plans for the squad, examine Ash Gardner's leadership situation, debate the future of Australia's Big Bash, and wrap up with David Warner's drink-driving case, Peter Siddle's incredible longevity and another edition of Can't Let It Go.  (0:04) England's extraordinary week of controversy: cheating scandal, Ashes schedule backlash and ECB criticism. (11:22) Bangladesh squad announced, injury concerns and Australia's preparations for the Test series. (17:09) Andrew McDonald's selection philosophy, World Cup squad sizes and Australia's chance to build a legacy. (22:01) Ash Gardner's Sydney Sixers captaincy and managing conflicts of interest in cricket. (25:08) Listener question: a new proposal for Australia Day and why it makes sense. (27:47) The Hundred's declining crowds, Big Bash privatisation concerns and franchise identity. (32:10) Peter Siddle's remarkable longevity and the growing number of global T20 leagues. (35:20) Can't Let It Go: David Warner's court case, Billy Konstas, Pakistan's struggles and a remarkable world record. Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We’ve launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show. 🛒 Shop now:https://www.chickensaltoftheearth.com/shop/category/Cricket-Unfiltered?c=5469591 🎁 Use Promo Code: CU10 for 10% off your first order! From caps to tees, rep your love of cricket…","meta_description":"England endures another chaotic week as Menners and Damien Watson unpack the club cricket cheating scandal, the controversial 2027 Ashes schedule, rumours…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2665,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cricket-unfiltered-200842/episodes/england-s-summer-of-hell-continues-australia-s-road-to-greatness/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cricket-unfiltered-200842/england-s-summer-of-hell-continues-australia-s-road-to-greatness.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}