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 this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the strangely compelling ODI series between the Black Caps and the West Indies (00:30)... They then get into what's next for the Black Caps (12:00).

Next, they pay tribute to the great Sir Garfield Sobers who passed away earlier this week (13:50), before touching on Luke Ronchi leaving the Black Caps (23:40), some classic ICC tournament shenanigans (25:00) and the all-important MLC MVP update (27:45)! 

Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner & Bat Book Chat (33:30)!

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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THANKS MATE!

On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver &amp; Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the strangely compelling ODI series between the Black Caps and the West Indies (00:30)... They then get into what's next for the Black Caps (12:00).
Next, they pay tribute to the great Sir Garfield Sobers who passed away earlier this week (13:50), before touching on Luke Ronchi leaving the Black Caps (23:40), some classic ICC tournament shenanigans (25:00) and the all-important MLC MVP update (27:45)!&nbsp;
Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner &amp; Bat Book Chat (33:30)!
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!

"RIP Sir Garfield"

On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the first two ODIs between the Black Caps and the West Indies and what it means for the rest of the Series (00:30)...

Next, they touch on Stephen Fleming leaving Chennai and predict where he'll end up next (15:05), before digging deep into the end of Red-Bazball, and the fellas discuss what its legacy will be (19:10)... Also why do India suck so much at T20s (23:00), some Correspondence aka Nerd Corner (28:20), the BBL heading to India (30:15), and who's on top of the MCL MVP Rankings (33:35)...

Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner & Bat Book Chat (37:00)!

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 &amp; Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane to review the first two ODIs between the Black Caps and the West Indies and what it means for the rest of the Series (00:30)...
Next, they touch on Stephen Fleming leaving Chennai and predict where he'll end up next (15:05), before digging deep into the end of Red-Bazball, and the fellas discuss what its legacy will be (19:10)... Also why do India suck so much at T20s (23:00), some Correspondence aka Nerd Corner (28:20), the BBL heading to India (30:15), and who's on top of the MCL MVP Rankings (33:35)...
Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner &amp; Bat Book Chat (37:00)!
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!

"Would Fleming Or Baz Ever Come Home?"

On this week's episode of The BYC Podcast, Dylan Cleaver & Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane, and the episode begins with an apology and then a rant from PSF (01:45)... Then the fellas get into the Black Caps Squad for the ODI-only tour of the Windies (04:10), and they dive deep into the NZ Domestic Contracts list (14:55).

Next, they touch on the Aussies winning the T20 Cricket World Cup (25:17), share an incredible Bob Blair story (27:20), and discuss the latest machinations at the ICC/BBCI (30:50)... 

Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner & Bat Book Chat (34:25)!

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 &amp; Paul Ford join ACC Head G Lane, and the episode begins with an apology and then a rant from PSF (01:45)... Then the fellas get into the Black Caps Squad for the ODI-only tour of the Windies (04:10), and they dive deep into the NZ Domestic Contracts list (14:55). Next, they touch on the Aussies winning the T20 Cricket World Cup (25:17), share an incredible Bob Blair story (27:20), and discuss the latest machinations at the ICC/BBCI (30:50)...&nbsp;
Plus, all your favourite furniture including Paul Ford's Cricket Violence Corner &amp; Bat Book Chat (34:25)!
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!

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