The Fast Bowling Cartel
The Fast Bowling Cartel
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Welcome to The Fast Bowling Cartel – where the quicks talk fast, bowl faster and nothing’s off-limits. Hosted by Aussie pace royalty Glenn McGrath, Damien Fleming, and Jason Gillespie, this is your front-row seat to the raw, unfiltered world of fast bowling. No PR spin. No sugar-coating. Just three legends telling it like it is - breaking down the craft, reliving wild tour tales, and pulling back the curtain on life behind the baggy green. JOIN The FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel
Starc Bombs Bangladesh
Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down Mitchell Starc's brutal 10/51 match haul (6/12 & 4/39) that bowled Australia to an innings-and-51-run win over Bangladesh inside two days, levelling the series 1-1 after the Darwin loss. The trio dig into Starc's twin spells, Pat Cummins' support act (3/25 & 3/10), Shoriful Islam's stunning 7/48 counterpunch, and 18 wickets falling on day one alone at Mackay's Test debut. Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95 — their first sub-100 double in a Test — while Cam Green's 67 was the lone bright spot for the hosts. 0:00 Intro 4:00 Test Match Review 40:00 England vs Pakistan 44:00 Give Me A Spell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26
49 min
Bangladesh Beats Australia!
Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming react to Australia getting smashed by nine wickets in Darwin — a first Bangladesh Test win on Aussie soil, after they'd been bowled out for 54 in the tour game a week earlier. The Cartel unpacks how it happened: Hasan Mahmud and Mehidy Miraz ripping through the top order, a Marrara pitch that turned the "world's best attack" into passengers, and a middle order that folded when it mattered. No sugar-coating — three blokes who've bowled sides out for a living tell you exactly where it went wrong, and what Australia need to fix before Mackay. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Test Review 13:00 Positives 24:00 Bangladesh 28:30 Top End Cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18
32 min
The Dizzy 201 Trophy - Australia vs Bangladesh Preview
This week Flem and Dizzy preview the upcoming test series between Australia & Bangladesh. They discuss 'that innings' the form of Australia & Bangladesh and what to expect over these 2 test matches. Plus Plenty more! JOIN THE PATREON 0:00 Intro 6:40 Australis vs Bangladesh History 14:40 Bangladesh vs CA 11 26:30 The FBC 30:00 Batsmen 40:08 Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12
44 min
Merv Hughes Talks Hat-Tricks, Sledging and Toughest Opponents
Merv Hughes joins Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming for a laugh-filled look back at his career — from raw Victorian quick to Ashes-winning enforcer. Expect sledging duels, legendary send-offs, dressing room pranks, and plenty of tall tales as the boys needle Merv about which stories have grown in the telling. A must-listen for fans of old-school fast bowling folklore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29
1 hr 6 min
Patreon Excerpt | What is Cricket in Darwin like?
What is it like bowling in the top end? Excerpt from Patreon Q&A Join the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23
6 min
The End of BazBall & BBL In India
Pigeon, Dizzy and Flem tackle the big questions: is Bazball officially dead, and who should be England's next head coach? Plus, the Big Bash heading to India — smart move or selling out? And the debate to end all debates: the top 5 fast bowling pairs of all time. Strong opinions guaranteed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16
1 hr 4 min
Adam Gilchrist talks BazBall, NZ cricket & keeping to Australian greats
Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie are joined by Adam Gilchrist for a ripper chat covering BazBall, the rise of New Zealand cricket, the craft of wicketkeeping, and a debate over Australia's greatest ever fast bowlers. Pull up a chair for this one. oin The FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2
1 hr 6 min
England Boozing, Williamson Retires & Coaching Conundrums
Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming are back and not holding back. This week the boys tackle England's drinking culture controversy — genuine problem or storm in a teacup? They also pay tribute to the great Kane Williamson as he walks away from Test cricket, reflect on why he never quite got the recognition he deserved, and dig into the coaching merry-go-rounds causing headaches across the international game. The usual laughs, hard opinions, and stories from the trenches. Don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26
1 hr 7 min
Kiwi Commentary Icon - Dazzling Danny Morrison
"WHAT'S THE CORRIDOR OF UNCERTAINTY, DANNY?!" The boys are joined by one of cricket's most recognisable voices New Zealand fast bowling legend and beloved commentator Danny Morrison. From terrorising batters at Eden Park to making living rooms around the world feel like a party, Danny has done it all. The Cartel boys sit down with the man himself to talk outswingers, on-air chaos, life on the international circuit, and why Kiwi pace bowling has always punched above its weight. Whether you know Danny from his electric spell against England or from screaming "BOWLED HIM!" into your TV this one's for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10
55 min
Melbourne Merger & Best (worst) Room mates
The Cartel is back and firing on all cylinders. Pidge, Dizzy and Flem settle in for one of their best yet. McGrath runs through the best left-handers he ever bowled to, Gillespie reveals his favourite Test grounds from a career spent touring the world, the boys weigh in on the proposed merger between the Melbourne Stars and Renegades, and Fleming shares the best and worst roommates he's had along the way. Brilliant stories, brilliant company. 0:00 Intro 0:45 - Pidge’s Top 5 Left Handers 5:00 - Give Me A Spell 9:30 - Dizzy’s Top 5 Test Grounds 14:15 - Flem’s Top 5 Roommates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4
27 min
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