Here it is... The long-awaited and uncensored full story behind the beginnings of The Alternative Commentary Collective!

From the creation of the collective, the caravan, the debut broadcast and everything that went wrong...

Here it is... The long-awaited and uncensored full story behind the beginnings of The Alternative Commentary Collective!
From the creation of the collective, the caravan, the debut broadcast and everything that went wrong...

The BYC is New Zealand's most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast. Join Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and G Lane 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?"

Brought to you by the Great NZers at Resene and Domino's! 

The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.

The BYC is New Zealand's most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast. Join Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and G Lane 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?" Brought to you by the Great NZers at <a href="https://www.resene.co.nz/">Resene</a> and <a href="https://www.dominos.co.nz/">Domino's</a>!&nbsp;
The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.

It's back! BYC, NZ's most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast, has strapped on the pads for another season.  Join Jason Hoyte, Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and a range of dubious guests for those unmistakable sounds and smells of summer!

The BYC Podcast

Behind The Absolute Scenes: Episode One - Popping The Cherry

Miss any of the coverage of the 1st T20 between the BLACKCAPS & India? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval!

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 & Domino's! See the full schedule HERE!

Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!

Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebookor TikTok

Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Apple

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YouTube

THANKS MATE!

Miss any of the coverage of the 1st T20 between the BLACKCAPS &amp; India? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval! 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 &amp; Domino's! See the full schedule&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theaccnz.com/live-commentary/the-acc-brings-you-a-massive-summer-of-live-free-blackcaps-commentary/">HERE!</a> Brought to you by Resene &amp; Midland Brick! Follow The ACC on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaccnz">Instagram </a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/"></a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theaccnz">TikTok</a>
Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!
<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-byc-podcast-71494852/?follow=true">iHeartRadio</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-byc-podcast/id1531637824">Apple</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1AelSfxZWG8ZeROUmswL5m">Spotify</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFyZCJ25yCZwHAMpRUXE2g">YouTube</a>
THANKS MATE!

Caravan Episode: NZ Vs India - 1st T20 Oct 22 2026

On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver, Paul Ford and ACC Head G Lane dive headfirst into the 1st T20 between the BLACKCAPS and India and discuss how terrifying that Indian batting order is (02:00)... Then they preview the next two ODIs and what the home side needs to change (12:15). Then the fellas tease an upcoming special interview with the Great Man himself (18:20), and go around the grounds to touch on South Africa smashing Australia and the runfest between Sri Lanka and England (19:30)...

Plus, all your favourite furniture, including Cricket Violence Corner & BatChat (35:50)...

Brought to you by the Great NZers at Resene and Domino's! 

Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebookor TikTok

Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

iHeartRadio

Apple

Spotify

YouTube

THANKS MATE!

On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver, Paul Ford and ACC Head G Lane dive headfirst into the 1st T20 between the BLACKCAPS and India and discuss how terrifying that Indian batting order is (02:00)... Then they preview the next two ODIs and what the home side needs to change (12:15). Then the fellas tease an upcoming special interview with the Great Man himself (18:20), and go around the grounds to touch on South Africa smashing Australia and the runfest between Sri Lanka and England (19:30)... Plus, all your favourite furniture, including Cricket Violence Corner &amp; BatChat (35:50)...
Brought to you by the Great NZers at <a href="https://www.resene.co.nz/">Resene</a> and <a href="https://www.dominos.co.nz/">Domino's</a>!&nbsp;
Follow The ACC on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaccnz">Instagram </a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/"></a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theaccnz">TikTok</a>
Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!
<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-byc-podcast-71494852/?follow=true">iHeartRadio</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-byc-podcast/id1531637824">Apple</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1AelSfxZWG8ZeROUmswL5m">Spotify</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFyZCJ25yCZwHAMpRUXE2g">YouTube</a>
THANKS MATE!

"Are You Frightened? Not Nearly Frightened Enough!”

The BYC Podcast is back from a winter hiatus! Dylan Cleaver, Paul Ford and ACC Head G Lane have scratched their mark into the crease, ready for a massive summer of cricket (00:00)! The fellas get straight into it with a preview of the highly anticipated Black Caps series with India (02:40)! Then they get into the latest in the NZC Civil War (13:30), before diving into the 1st Test between Australia and South Africa (21:20).

Plus, all your favourite furniture, including Cricket Violence Corner & BatChat (29:45)...

Brought to you by the Great NZers at Resene and Domino's! 

Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebookor TikTok

Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

iHeartRadio

Apple

Spotify

YouTube

THANKS MATE!

The BYC Podcast is back from a winter hiatus! Dylan Cleaver, Paul Ford and ACC Head G Lane have scratched their mark into the crease, ready for a massive summer of cricket (00:00)! The fellas get straight into it with a preview of the highly anticipated Black Caps series with India (02:40)! Then they get into the latest in the NZC Civil War (13:30), before diving into the 1st Test between Australia and South Africa (21:20). Plus, all your favourite furniture, including Cricket Violence Corner &amp; BatChat (29:45)...
Brought to you by the Great NZers at <a href="https://www.resene.co.nz/">Resene</a> and <a href="https://www.dominos.co.nz/">Domino's</a>!&nbsp;
Follow The ACC on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theaccnz">Instagram </a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAlternativeCommentaryCollective/"></a>or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theaccnz">TikTok</a>
Subscribe to The BYC Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!
<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-byc-podcast-71494852/?follow=true">iHeartRadio</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-byc-podcast/id1531637824">Apple</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1AelSfxZWG8ZeROUmswL5m">Spotify</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLFyZCJ25yCZwHAMpRUXE2g">YouTube</a>
THANKS MATE!

Behind The Absolute Scenes: Episode One - Popping The Cherry

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