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 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?"

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 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?"
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

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! 

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!

The award categories for 2026 are...

BYC Moment of the Year
ACC Commentary Moment of the Year 
The Mark Nicholas "never been dismissed in the 90s” Commentator’s Curse of the Year
The Export Ultra Man of the Year
The Long White Cloud Female Player of the Year
The D Cleaver Award for Most Promising Player, presented by D Cleaver
Paul Ford’s Plumley-Walker Award for Fetish Player of the Year
Elon Musk Shithousery Act of the Year Award
Most Epic Fail
Kodak Award for Sexiest Cricket Shot of the Year 
Best Snare
Summerset Village Award for Most Significant Retirement
Best Player Name
The "Holy shit, I never expected that to happen" Award
The Davy Dumb Dumb Most Punishing International Cricketer of the Year Award
The Bat Chat Bat of the Year
Golden Box Winner - Most Runs in the Plunket Shield
Silver Sweat Band Winner - Most Wickets in the Plunket Shield
Podcast of the Year 

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On the final BYC Podcast episode of the season, Dylan Cleaver &amp; Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane for the 6th (and potentially 7th) BYC Awards!&nbsp; <a href="https://youtu.be/My6s3yJC5gA">WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!</a> The award categories for 2026 are... BYC Moment of the Year ACC Commentary Moment of the Year&nbsp; The Mark Nicholas "never been dismissed in the 90s&rdquo; Commentator&rsquo;s Curse of the Year The Export Ultra Man of the Year The Long White Cloud Female Player of the Year The D Cleaver Award for Most Promising Player, presented by D Cleaver Paul Ford&rsquo;s Plumley-Walker Award for Fetish Player of the Year Elon Musk Shithousery Act of the Year Award Most Epic Fail Kodak Award for Sexiest Cricket Shot of the Year&nbsp; Best Snare Summerset Village Award for Most Significant Retirement Best Player Name The "Holy shit, I never expected that to happen" Award The Davy Dumb Dumb Most Punishing International Cricketer of the Year Award The Bat Chat Bat of the Year Golden Box Winner - Most Runs in the Plunket Shield Silver Sweat Band Winner - Most Wickets in the Plunket Shield Podcast of the Year&nbsp; 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>
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THANKS MATE!

"The 6th* Annual BYC Awards Show"

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!

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 HERE!

Brought to you by Resene & Midland Brick!

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

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THANKS MATE!

Miss any of the coverage of the 5th T20 between the Black Caps &amp; South Africa? 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; 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/">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>
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THANKS MATE!

Caravan Episode: Black Caps Vs South Africa - 5th T20

On this week’s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss a week of very different fortunes (00:00)... Paul Stewart Ford threatened with eviction at the Matt Henry Stadium, while Cricinfo names Dylan Cleaver to make his debut in the Black Caps...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!

Then they review the Black Caps T20 series loss to the Proteas (04:10), before another unscripted "Mike Lane Rant" (13:00).

Next, they chat about just how bloody good Melie Kerr is (16:00), discuss the recently announced upcoming Aussie Test tour (18:40), go around the grounds of the Plunket Shield (24:05), and some NZ20 fallout and reaction (29:00)...

Plus, all your favourite furniture (44:00), Paul Ford’s Cricket Violence Corner, and Dylan Cleaver’s Who Am I?

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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YouTube

THANKS MATE!

On this week&rsquo;s episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver &amp; Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to discuss a week of very different fortunes (00:00)... Paul Stewart Ford threatened with eviction at the Matt Henry Stadium, while&nbsp;Cricinfo names Dylan Cleaver to make his debut in the Black Caps... <a href="https://youtu.be/FavqZIWVBJc">WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!</a>
Then they review the Black Caps T20 series loss to the Proteas (04:10), before another unscripted "Mike Lane Rant" (13:00). Next, they chat about just how bloody good Melie Kerr is (16:00), discuss the recently announced upcoming Aussie Test tour (18:40), go around the grounds of the Plunket Shield (24:05), and some NZ20 fallout and reaction (29:00)... Plus, all your favourite furniture (44:00), Paul Ford&rsquo;s Cricket Violence Corner, and Dylan Cleaver&rsquo;s Who Am I? 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!
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<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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