{"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":855,"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":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cricket-unfiltered-200842"},"episode":{"title":"Players & Privatisation + Peake & J. Davies Earn Call-Ups","slug":"players-privatisation-peake-j-davies-earn-call-ups","published_at":"2026-05-13T11:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cricket-unfiltered-200842/players-privatisation-peake-j-davies-earn-call-ups","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cricket-unfiltered-200842","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG1588565939.mp3?updated=1778673699","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG1588565939.mp3?updated=1778673699","summary":"Menners and Damien Watson break down the latest fallout from the Big Bash privatisation saga, including reported player frustration and what comes next for Australian cricket’s financial model. The episode also dives into Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, key selection debates, and whether the team is under pressure to deliver. On the men’s side, a new-look squad for Pakistan and Bangladesh raises questions about player availability, workload management, and the growing influence of franchise cricket. Plus, a look at rising stars like Ollie Peake and J. Davies, IPL updates, and the broader direction of the game as global schedules and financial pressures reshape international cricket. (02:50) Privatisation fallout and Todd Greenberg’s response (05:00) Broadcast rights, revenue concerns & future of the Big Bash (11:45) Player pay dispute and contract tensions emerge (12:50) Will players start skipping international cricket for leagues? (23:16) Australia T20 World Cup squad breakdown (33:26) Squad rotation, IPL clashes & impact on team cohesion (36:04) Rising stars: Ollie Peake and future selections (42:05) IPL ladder, Aussie performances & finals outlook 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 with some top-quality gear. Exactamundo is a video, animation, design and content production company. They produce digital signage, on-screen graphics, sideline animations and videos for sports teams like the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, Manly…","meta_description":"Menners and Damien Watson break down the latest fallout from the Big Bash privatisation saga, including reported player frustration and what comes next fo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3466,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cricket-unfiltered-200842/episodes/players-privatisation-peake-j-davies-earn-call-ups/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/players-privatisation-peake-j-davies-earn-call-ups.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}