The Surge | Big Bash Podcast

BONUS EPISODE: Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey joined The Surge after an enormous Ashes series as he returns to play again for his beloved Adelaide Strikers.  EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Alex Carey joins The Surge 1:15 - How the Aussie keeper prepares for BBL 3:15 - Why Carey is playing BBL|15 5:00 - Why the Big Bash was pivotal in Carey’s career 5:48 - Reminiscing on Carey’s BBL debut 7:42 - Strikers culture 9:32 - Why Rashid Khan gave Kez his ‘favourite moments’ 10:56 - How a T20 century inspired Carey’s Australian debut 12:47 - Playing three formats

The Big Bash is full of memorable moments, and this guest has been involved in many of them. Melbourne Stars superstar Glenn Maxwell joins us on this special edition of the show. The Australian allrounder reflects on his journey in the BBL, and tells us how he's become the cricketer he is today. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Glenn Maxwell joins The Surge 1:40 - Why is the bat flip so important? 3:30 - The resurgent Melbourne Stars 6:15 - Playing with passion & energy 7:35 - Has it ever felt this good for the Stars? 8:33 - Has captaincy got the best out of Marcus Stoinis? 10:06 - The wisdom of Peter Moores 11:35 - Sam Harper’s BBL|15 season 15:01 - Can you have too many shots? 16:47 - 41-year-old Peter Siddle is ‘awesome to watch’ 19:01 - Recapturing the Melbourne Mace 20:15 - Maxwell’s role in BBL|15 22:49 - What winning a title will mean 25:21 - The greatest BBL catch ever and boundary line catching 32:00 - Does Maxwell watch his own highlights? 33:58 - How Maxwell sets up for T20 batting 41:19 - Mastering the switch hit and reverse sweep 44:25 - Being Glenn Maxwell 50:24 - Shot selection 52:06 - Playing with Kevin Pietersen at the MCG 54:22 - The best players Maxwell has played with 55:24 - Facing the ‘Wild Thing’, Shaun Tait 57:33 - Who Glenn Maxwell loves to watch 58:45 - Maxwell’s thoughts on the Big Bash 1:01:57 - How long has Maxwell got left? 1:03:18 - What’s next? 1:04:51 - Coming up against the Strikers 1:05:49 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App

BONUS EPISODE: Stars captain Marcus Stoinis joins The Surge after leading his side to victory in the second Melbourne Derby. Opener Tom Rogers also stops by after striking fifty from just 19 balls.  📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App

We’re over halfway through BBL|15, and if this season has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected in the Big Bash! Mike Hussey returns to the desk, while Scorchers young gun Mahli Beardman dials in from Perth to take us through their thrilling win over the Strikers.  EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - Mike Hussey returns to The Surge 1:04 - 68,124 At The MCG 2:51 - Hussey’s MVPs of BBL|15 (so far) 4:24 - Hussey’s breakout player 6:26 - Hussey’s breakout team 8:00 - Powerplay: Renegades stun Stars 12:32 - Powerplay: Scorchers defend 153 15:40 - Powerplay: Record chase for Hurricanes 18:04 - Powerplay: Are the Thunder done? 20:16 - Mahli Beardman joins The Surge 39:51 - Yes, No, Wait: Tim Ward is a gem for the Hurricanes. 40:35 - Yes, No, Wait: Glenn Maxwell’s form is a concern. 41:19 - Yes, No, Wait: The Strikers aren’t good enough. 41:52 - Yes, No, Wait: The Gabba is the home of BBL thrillers. 43:06 - Yes, No, Wait: David Warner not opening was a mistake. 45:11 - Yes, No, Wait: Retiring someone is a good tactic. 49:21 - Yes, No, Wait: Sean Abbott is the Sixers most important player. 50:45 - SuperCoach BBL 51:36 - Hussey’s seedings for BBL|15 52:26 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App

BONUS EPISODE: Renegades captain Will Sutherland and current Golden Bat leader Sam Harper from the Melbourne Stars join Adam White to discuss the Melbourne Derby where Sutherland sealed a famous Renegades victory with a six in front of 68,124 fans at the MCG.  📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App

BONUS EPISODE: Join Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques and Melbourne Renegades fast bowler Jason Behrendorff as they discuss Babar Azam's match-winning innings at Marvel Stadium. Alongside host Adam White, the players recap a crucial away win for the men in magenta on this special bonus episode of The Surge, Big Bash Podcast. 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App

Big Bash is about to enter 2026, and it’s the Melbourne Stars who lead the field in the race to the BBL|15 Finals. Bharat Sundaresan makes his Surge debut at the desk, while Adelaide Strikers sensation Jerrissis Wadia dials in before the annual New Year’s Eve fixture at Adelaide Oval. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Bharat Sundaresan joins The Surge 3:55 - Importance of BBL to Australian cricket 9:52 - Privatisation in the Big Bash? 12:09 - What Bharat has liked in BBL|15 13:15 - The quest for the Stars to win their first title 16:04 - The influence of the Pakistan players this season 18:48 - The global power of Babar Azam 21:42 - The story behind Ashwin signing with the Thunder 26:50 - Bharat's favourite BBL memory, Marlon Samuel's side of the story! 29:19 - Jerrssis Wadia joins The Surge 53:28 - Yes, No, Wait: Babar Azam fans would be disappointed so far 53:47 - Yes, No, Wait: David Warner should be opening? 54:54 - Yes, No, Wait: Cooper Connolly officially an allrounder? 55:38 - Yes, No, Wait: Can the Hurricanes win without David? 56:53 - Yes, No, Wait: The Stars season? 57:28 - Yes, No, Wait: NYE at Adelaide Oval, best fixture? 57:48 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App

It may be Christmas Eve, but it feels like Christmas Day has come early on The Surge! Former Australian international and BBL title-winning captain Mike Hussey is back at the desk, while Hobart Hurricanes allrounder Nikhil Chaudhary dials in from Tassie. 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Mike Hussey returns to The Surge 5:56 - The teams impressing Mr. Cricket 8:01 - Who Hussey is happy for 10:51 - Matt Renshaw’s resurgence 12:39 - There’s something special about Jack Edwards 14:02 - Hussey’s BBL reflections 16:57 - The importance of the Pakistan superstars 18:59 - Hussey’s love for Rashid Khan 19:35 - When Andre Russell arrived for the BBL 20:29 - Hussey’s top three BBL players 23:33 - Nikhil Chaudhary joins The Surge 40:37 - Yes, No, Wait: Shadab Khan will be Pakistan’s best player in BBL|15. 41:19 - Yes, No, Wait: Ricky Ponting was right about Rishad Hossain. 41:53 - Yes, No, Wait: Marnus Labuschagne’s prediction on Wildermuth was correct. 42:41 - Yes, No, Wait: The Melbourne Renegades have a settled top four. 44:29 - Yes, No, Wait: The Perth Scorchers have some serious bowling concerns. 46:13 - Yes, No, Wait: The Sydney Sixers are about to go on a winning-streak. 47:06 - SuperCoach BBL 49:33 - Hussey’s top four seeds for BBL|15 (so far) 51:16 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect

BBL|15 is underway and this season's competition is already shaping up as one of the tightest we've seen in the tournament's history. Melbourne Stars fast bowler and former Australian quick Peter Siddle joins us at the desk, while Pakistan allrounder and Sydney Thunder international Shadab Khan makes his Surge debut ahead of the Sydney Smash. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Peter Siddle joins The Surge 8:55 - Melbourne Stars start BBL|15 with a big win 14:41 - The importance of Marcus Stoinis 21:32 - Glenn Maxwell’s catch 25:10 - Changes in the BBL 27:56 - Playing at the MCG 30:54 - Shadab Khan joins The Surge 49:06 - Yes, No, Wait: The Sixers are in strife. 49:54 - Yes, No, Wait: Campbell Kellaway will be the breakout player of BBL|15. 51:35 - Yes, No, Wait: The Strikers got their off-season recruits right. 54:28 - Yes, No, Wait: Tim Seifert is the danger man for the Renegades. 55:28 - Yes, No, Wait: Jhye Richardson could take the Scorchers to another title. 57:54 - Yes, No, Wait: Colin Munro will get back to his best. 59:08 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://bigba.sh/App

BONUS EPISODE: Adam White sat down for a special chat with Pakistan superstar Shaheen Shah Afridi who chatted through the involvement of Pakistan's best players in BBL|15, growing up and representing his country and why he's chosen to play in the Big Bash. 

BBL is back, so it’s time to preview a new Big Bash season! Former Australian and Melbourne Renegades captain Aaron Finch joins us at the desk, as does young gun, Jake Fraser-McGurk. We’ll also cross to Perth to hear from Scorchers international Finn Allen ahead of the opening match of the season, as he prepares for Babar Azam and the Sydney Sixers. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Aaron Finch returns to The Surge 2:30 - Mitch Owen’s fairytale 3:50 - Finch’s unforgettable BBL memories 5:52 - Pakistan superstars in BBL|15 7:59 - The teams to beat 10:14 - Players to watch in BBL|15 12:03 - Jake Fraser-McGurk joins The Surge 33:34 - Finn Allen joins The Surge 45:00 - Yes, no or wait: Babar will make a century 45:15 - Yes, no or wait: Mitch Marsh will be Perth’s best player 46:09 - Yes, no or wait: Hobart are title-favourites 46:30 - Yes, no or wait: Mitch Swepson will be the Stars’ leading wicket-taker 46:59 - Yes, no or wait: Jason Sangha will be the recruit of the season 47:40 - Yes, no or wait: Heat will play finals 48:10 - Yes, no or wait: Peake will be the breakout player of BBL|15 48:53 - Yes, no or wait: Konstas will make headlines 50:01 - Supercoach BBL 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect

After a rollercoaster WBBL|11 season, the finals are upon us. Sydney Sixers fast bowler Maitlan Brown joins The Surge to discuss an epic ending to the regular season, before giving us an unexpected tour of her backyard - featuring chickens! Alongside host Adam White, the two discuss Maitlan's resurgence in WBBL|11 and the art of fast bowling. The pair also preview the finals, and the Sixer reveals who she thinks has been the best player in this year's competition.  EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - How the WBBL|11 Finals work 3:24 - Incredible final over from Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers epic 5:09 - Maitlan Brown joins The Surge 31:45 - Burning Questions: Who does Maitlan want to play in The Challenger? 33:15 - Burning Questions: Who has been the Player of the Tournament? 33:59 - Burning Questions: Who is the hardest player to bowl to? 34:54 - Maitlan's 'chicken tour'  37:09 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect

One of the world's greatest allrounders joins us on this special episode of The Surge. New Zealand international and Sydney Sixers superstar Amelia Kerr made her debut on the show to talk through her journey to the big time, with a strong emphasis on family and friends. Two-time WBBL champion Kirby Short is also back at the desk, joining host Adam White to discuss all the big topics and 'Burning Questions' ahead of the WBBL|11 Finals. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 4:22 - Powerplay: Hobart Hurricanes secure finals 7:32 - Powerplay: Melbourne Stars stumble 11:06 - Powerplay: Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder miss finals 13:39 - Powerplay: Adelaide Strikers are just staying alive 16:38 - Burning Questions: Is Danni Wyatt-Hodge a lock for POTT? 18:14 - Burning Questions: Was Sophia Dunkley worthy of the No.1 pick? 20:17 - Burning Questions: Can Sophie Devine take the Perth Scorchers to the title? 23:00 - Burning Questions: Has Hayley Matthews' absence hurt the Renegades? 26:14 - Burning Questions: Do you need to finish first to win WBBL|11? 29:55 - Amelia Kerr joins The Surge 1:06:55 - Outro  📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect

Get set to hear from three of the very best players in the history of the WBBL on this episode of The Surge, Big Bash Podcast. Australian and Perth Scorchers teammates Beth Mooney & Alana King are with us at the desk, as is Hobart Hurricanes captain Elyse Villani, who is taking up co-hosting responsibilities this week! EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Elyse Villani joins The Surge 19:57 - Burning Questions: Is Meg Lanning back to her best? 22:57 - Burning Questions: Are the Sydney Thunder done? 25:03 - Burning Questions: Which Melbourne club will finish higher? 28:37 - Burning Questions: Is Heather Graham the player of the tournament? 30:18 - Burning Questions: What are the Sydney Sixers in WBBL|11? 35:00 - Beth Mooney and Alana King join The Surge 1:13:42 - BKT Big Bash Tipping & The Big Bash Grid 1:14:50 - How Villani Prepares For A WBBL Match 1:17:51 - Outro Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect

Big Bash season is in full swing and it's time to bring out the big guests! This episode of The Surge features two of the world's finest cricketers who are making waves across international cricket. Adam White and two-time WBBL champion Kirby Short are joined by Melbourne Stars skipper and Australian allrounder Annabel Sutherland, while South African captain and Adelaide Strikers international Laura Wolvaardt dials in from Hobart. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Annabel Sutherland joins The Surge 30:43 - Burning Questions: Are Hobart title favourites? 34:55 - Burning Questions: Is it panic stations for the Thunder? 37:41 - Burning Questions: Can the Heat still make the finals? 40:04 - Burning Questions: Has Sophie Devine bowled the ball of WBBL|11? 42:25 - Burning Questions: Just how good could Caoimhe Bray be? 45:15 - Burning Questions: Where can Tess Flintoff take her game? 49:00 - Laura Wolvaardt joins The Surge 1:08:00 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect

WBBL|11 is underway and there's plenty of stories to talk about! The Melbourne Renegades have started their title defence in style, while Ash Gardner's got the Sydney Sixers off to a perfect start. Kirby Short joins us at the desk to discuss all the hot topics and Brisbane Heat international Chinelle Henry opens up on her inspirational journey from Jamaica to the WBBL. EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro and welcome to Kirby Short 4:13 - Powerplay: Sixers stun Scorchers 9:13 - Powerplay: Renegades go 2-0 13:03 - Powerplay: Are the Sydney Thunder in trouble? 16:40 - Powerplay: Hobart make history at AB Field 19:21 - Chinelle Henry's journey from Jamaica to the WBBL 28:59 - Kirby & Adam discuss Chinelle's story 30:57 - Burning Questions: Will Sutherland star in second season as skipper? 35:36 - Burning Questions: Could Perry get better without the captaincy? 36:53 - Burning Questions: Spin to win for the Strikers? 39:29 - Burning Questions: How important is Faltum to the Renegades? 42:30 - Burning Questions: Have the Thunder got their order right? 45:23 - Burning Questions: Do the Hurricanes have the best top five? 48:14 - Outro 📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect

Big Bash returns, and so does The Surge! Nicole Faltum joins Adam White at the desk to talk through the Renegades' inspirational WBBL|10 triumph, captivated in the new documentary, 'Rise of the Renegades'. The two then preview WBBL|11 with some 'Burning Questions' brought to you by Weber, before English international and Thunder superstar Heather Knight dials in from Sydney.   EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 5:20 - Rise of the Renegades Trailer 6:28 - How The Melbourne Renegades Won WBBL|10 13:55 - Who'll Be The WBBL|11 MVP? 16:47 - WBBL|11 Preview: Burning Questions 25:58 - Phoebe Litchfield On Heather Knight 26:53 - Heather Knight Joins The Surge   📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect

Former Australian T20I and Melbourne Renegades captain Aaron Finch and Adam White discuss all the major talking points from the Big Bash Draft. Pakistan superstar and the No.1 pick in the BBL|15 Draft, Shaheen Afridi joins The Surge to discuss his decision to play in the Big Bash.   EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 6:44 - BBL|15 Draft 33:25 - Shaheen Afridi Chat 45:44 - WBBL|11 Draft 57:55 - Who won the drafts?   📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect

After celebrating two memorable Big Bash champions last summer, it's time to get ready for a new Big Bash season. Join former Australian captain Meg Lanning and Adam White for an exclusive preview of the Big Bash Drafts, set to take place on June 19. Sydney Thunder international Sam Billings also dials in to chat all things BBL|15, including the huge pre-signing of Babar Azam! The players discuss all the hot topics leading into the Drafts, and they have their say on who they would choose if they had Pick 1.   EPISODE INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 6:49 - How will the Big Bash Drafts work? 19:31 - BBL Preview with Sam Billings 39:37 - WBBL Preview   📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place. https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect

Brad Hodge joined Adam White to discuss the historic maiden BBL title for the Hurricanes, Mitch Owen's heroics in the Final and the new Player Movement Window.

Brad Hodge talks through the results of the Qualifier and Knockout ahead of the last two matches in BBL|14, where the Hurricanes will host The Final and a Sydney Smash to decide their opposition.

Brad Hodge previews the BBL|14 finals series in studio with Adam White after a blockbuster last week to decide the final four.

Thunder GM, Trent Copeland joins Brad Hodge and Adam White, while all teams' finals hopes are still alive!   Copeland details the changing tide at the Thunder as well as the impact of David Warner and the Sam Konstas effect.

Peter Siddle joins Adam White at the desk after a miraculous run of Stars wins, while Jordan Silk joins as special guest to chat all things Sixers and Steve Smith's remarkable return to the BBL!

Brisbane Heat championship winning captain Nathan McSweeney joins Peter Handscomb and Adam White on The Surge off the back of a big summer.

Mike Hussey joined Adam White to cover the Thunder's historic win on the road over the Scorchers plus a whole heap more BBL action.

Mike Hussey and Chris Jordan joined Adam White for a mid-season review plus we discuss THAT catch from Glenn Maxwell.

Matt Short joined guest host Peter Handscomb and Adam White after the Strikers slow start to BBL|14, discussing his newfound leadership opportunity, the Strikers season and personal form.

Beau Webster joined Brad Hodge and Adam White to discuss the Stars slow start to BBL|14.

Steve O'Keefe and Matt Kuhnemann join Adam White on The Surge to debrief the first couple of BBL|14 matches and look ahead to the Brisbane Heat's season.   📲 Download the Big Bash App for everything Big Bash all in one place: https://www.bigbash.com.au/big-bash-app-redirect   Watch REIGNITE: A Brisbane Heat Story on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3IRkHM9gKwg?feature=shared   Or stream Free on 7Plus: https://7plus.com.au/reignite-a-brisbane-heat-story

Part 2 of our team previews where Peter Siddle and Brad Hodge join Adam White to preview the Thunder, Strikers, Hurricanes and Heat.

Peter Siddle and Brad Hodge join Adam White to preview BBL14, hear full reviews on the Scorchers, Stars, Sixers and Renegades. Tune in for Part 2 on the remaining teams.

Renegades coach Simon Helmot and players Courtney Webb and Naomi Stalenberg join The Surge with Kirby Short and Adam White after winning WBBL|10.

Renegades captain Sophie Molineux joined hosts Kirby Short and Adam White in studio ahead of the WBBL|10 Final at the MCG!

Rising star Georgia Voll joined Kirby Short and Adam White following a few dominant performances for the top of the ladder Sydney Thunder.

West Indies captain and global superstar Hayley Matthews joined Holly Ferling and Adam White in studio following leading the Renegades to the highest successful chase in WBBL history.

Australia and Melbourne Stars bowler Kim Garth joined Kirby Short and Adam White to recap the first week of WBBL|10 as well as look forward to what's coming.

World Cup winning captain Sophie Devine joins Kirby Short and Adam White to launch 'The Surge' after a bumper first week of WBBL|10.