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Cricket is great if you're into things like wasted youth, failed relationships, sun damage and broken dreams. Join Pez & Higgos for a weekly show featuring news, views and interviews with major names from across the cricket scene, as well as daily reviews from the big fixtures around the globe.
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May 19, 2021 • 26min
Life Outside Cricket: George Bailey
He's a great friend of the show, well known to the cricketing world, a World Cup winner, an Ashes winner, a Tasmanian stalwart, now a national selector and widely acknowledged as an excellent leader in his field. He's built some academic acumen to match that real-life experience and we catch up with him on our series, Life Outside Cricket, produced in conjunction with the Australian Cricketers Association. It's our friend and yours, George Bailey.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2021 • 1h 7min
152. Bowlers, What Do They Know? Do They Know Things? Let's Find Out! with Barney Ronay
Self-Explanatory Paine for Smith as Captain England Squad and Jofra Barney Ronay on what England want #AskTGC James Vince was due to appear on this episode, however had to pull out due to a change in his schedule. We hope to record him ahead of next week's show. Check out our Patreon for exclusive content every single week at https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer This episode is brought to you by Budgy Smuggler. You can get free shipping on your order by using the code 'CHAMP' at https://www.budgysmuggler.com.au This episode is also brought to you by Manscaped. You can get 20% using the code TGC at https://www.manscaped.com You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketer/ https://twitter.com/gradecricketer The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter: Ian Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/ https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins Sam Perry: https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/ https://twitter.com/sjjperryEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 2021 • 24min
Life Outside Cricket: Jess Jonassen
Episode two of our special series Life Outside Cricket continues, as we catch up with one of Australia's leading cricketers. Jess Jonassen has been a major part of the Australian Women's Cricket team for the best part of decade, contributing heavily with both bat and ball across that time. In addition, Jess has managed to juggle life as an elite cricketer with an eye-watering amount of study. We talk to her about why she does this, how she's managed it, and whether her acquired knowledge assists her in team fines meetings, among other things. This series, Life Outside Cricket, is produced in conjunction with The Australian Cricketers Association, celebrating National Careers Week.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 2021 • 30min
Life Outside Cricket: Matthew Wade
Welcome to The Grade Cricketer’s special series, Life Outside Cricket, where we catch up with Australian cricketers and try to get under the hood of their life and careers beyond cricket. We’re doing this in conjunction with the Australian Cricketers Association in promotion of Careers Week, promoting the economic, social and personal benefits of career development for all Australians. Episode 1 is with Matthew Wade. He’s represented his country 166 times across all formats. He’s batted everywhere, he’s taken the gloves, he’s captained. He’s amassed nearly 10,000 first class runs, and apparently he even bowls in the cherished 140s. But like the vast majority of cricketers, it hasn’t always been a saloon passage, so he's invested in skills beyond the game, too. Do those skills relate to cricket? Is he looking forward to life after the game? Or does he want to play cricket forever and experience that specific pain for eternity? Find out with us on episode 1 of our special series, in partnership with the ACA: Life Outside Cricket.EXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2021 • 1h 51min
151. Bar Room Brawls, Kidnaps and The County Championship, with Ian Bell and Ed Cowan
IPL 2021 Suspended Warner v Slater in The Maldives County Championship Ali Martin to discuss the England summer Stuart MacGill kidnapped Pakistan v Zimbabwe Ian Bell Ed Cowan #AskTGC Check out our Patreon for exclusive content every single week at https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer This episode is brought to you by Budgy Smuggler. You can get free shipping on your order by using the code 'CHAMP' at https://www.budgysmuggler.com.au This episode is also brought to you by Manscaped. You can get 20% using the code TGC at https://www.manscaped.com You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketer/ https://twitter.com/gradecricketer The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter: Ian Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/ https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins Sam Perry: https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/ https://twitter.com/sjjperryEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 55min
150. Season Finale, with Jimmy Neesham and Gideon Haigh
Great Away Tours New Zealand v Australia T20 Series Jimmy Neesham India v England Sheffield Shield International Women's Day Gideon Haigh #AskTGC Check out our Patreon for exclusive content every single week at https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer This episode is brought to you by Budgy Smuggler. You can get free shipping on your order by using the code 'CHAMP' at https://www.budgysmuggler.com.au All of our guest interviews are brought o you by Ponting Wines. You can get 10% off the price of a case of Ponting Wines using the code 'GETAFEW' at https://www.pontingwines.com.au This episode is also brought to you by Manscaped. You can get 20% using the code TGC at https://www.manscaped.com You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketer/ https://twitter.com/gradecricketer The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter: Ian Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/ https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins Sam Perry: https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/ https://twitter.com/sjjperryEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 6min
SHANE WATSON
TGC lands one of its white whales, as the 44th Australian Test Captain, 2 x time Allan Border Medalist, World Cup Winner and Ashes winner Shane Watson sits down with two blokes from the internet to discuss his wrestling matches at the cricket academy, being Sutherland's 'Dick of The Day' in grade cricket, Stuart Law's tough "love", his use of the DRS, winning the IPL and how his new business, T20 Stars, is making cricket affordable again. You can check out the range and quality of equipment Watto's building, at affordable prices at: https://shop.t20stars.com Special Mention to Jarryd Biviano, who has worked with both TGC and Watto on the visual and graphic design elements you see. If you want some work done of your own, either personal or business, contact Jarryd at jarrydbiviano@gmail.com While you're on the internet, go and check out our Patreon for more exclusive content every single week at https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketer/ https://twitter.com/gradecricketer The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter: Ian Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/ https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins Sam Perry: https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/ https://twitter.com/sjjperryEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 2021 • 1h 41min
149. Pitches Ain't Shit, with Colin Miller
The Skeleton Hiders (aka New Zealand) lead Australia 2-0 at home in their T20 Series. How many credits in the bank for Finch? India v England review and Preview Pitches, Ashwin, Selections, Asian Century Colin Miller in Las Vegas #AskTGC involving smashing fingers with a hammer Check out our Patreon for exclusive content every single week at https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer This episode is brought to you by Budgy Smuggler. You can get free shipping on your order by using the code 'CHAMP' at https://www.budgysmuggler.com.au All of our guest interviews are brought o you by Ponting Wines. You can get 10% off the price of a case of Ponting Wines using the code 'GETAFEW' at https://www.pontingwines.com.au This episode is also brought to you by Manscaped. You can get 20% using the code TGC at https://www.manscaped.com You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketer/ https://twitter.com/gradecricketer The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter: Ian Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/ https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins Sam Perry: https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/ https://twitter.com/sjjperryEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2021 • 1h 43min
148. Nausea-Inducing IPL Money, with Mark Butcher
Check out our Patreon for exclusive content every single week at https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer The real sound of cricket Skeletons beat Australia IPL Auction India v England 3rd Test Preview Faf Retires Mark Butcher on zoom #AskTGC involving a Bairstow story This episode is brought to you by Budgy Smuggler. You can get free shipping on your order by using the code 'CHAMP' at https://www.budgysmuggler.com.au All of our guest interviews are brought o you by Ponting Wines. You can get 10% off the price of a case of Ponting Wines using the code 'GETAFEW' at https://www.pontingwines.com.au You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketer/ https://twitter.com/gradecricketer The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter: Ian Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/ https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins Sam Perry: https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/ https://twitter.com/sjjperryEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 25min
147. Thicc Boys, with Greg Blewett
Check out our Patreon for exclusive content every single week at https://www.patreon.com/gradecricketer Christian Vieri's love of cricket India too good for the rest of the world Rohit Sharma 161 Ashwin all of the wickets and his 5th Test hundred Rahkeem Cornwall gets it done in Dhaka Australia don't tour anymore Greg Blewett is on to discuss circuiting before grade games and facing Curtly Ambrose #AskTGC involving a phone sex worker This episode is brought to you by Budgy Smuggler. You can get free shipping on your order by using the code 'CHAMP' at https://www.budgysmuggler.com.au All of our guest interviews are brought o you by Ponting Wines. You can get 10% off the price of a case of Ponting Wines using the code 'GETAFEW' at https://www.pontingwines.com.au You can follow The Grade Cricketer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/gradecricketer https://www.instagram.com/thegradecricketer/ https://twitter.com/gradecricketer The Grade Cricketer hosts are Ian Higgins and Sam Perry. You can follow them on Instagram and Twitter: Ian Higgins: https://www.instagram.com/higgins_ian/ https://twitter.com/1an_Higgins Sam Perry: https://www.instagram.com/sj_perry/ https://twitter.com/sjjperryEXTRA HOUR of AskTGC EVERY WEEK: https://patreon.com/gradecricketerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


