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The Fast Bowling Cartel

The Art of Fast Bowling

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath celebrate the birthday of their former teammate Craig McDermott. 

Discuss classic Billy stories, and the art of fast bowling.

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  • Merv Hughes Talks Hat-Tricks, Sledging and Toughest Opponents

    01:05:14|
    Merv Hughes joins Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming for a laugh-filled look back at his career — from raw Victorian quick to Ashes-winning enforcer. Expect sledging duels, legendary send-offs, dressing room pranks, and plenty of tall tales as the boys needle Merv about which stories have grown in the telling. A must-listen for fans of old-school fast bowling folklore.
  • Patreon Excerpt | What is Cricket in Darwin like?

    05:19|
    What is it like bowling in the top end?Excerpt from Patreon Q&AJoin the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel
  • The End of BazBall & BBL In India

    01:03:26|
    Pigeon, Dizzy and Flem tackle the big questions: is Bazball officially dead, and who should be England's next head coach? Plus, the Big Bash heading to India — smart move or selling out? And the debate to end all debates: the top 5 fast bowling pairs of all time. Strong opinions guaranteed.
  • Adam Gilchrist talks BazBall, NZ cricket & keeping to Australian greats

    01:05:02|
    Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie are joined by Adam Gilchrist for a ripper chat covering BazBall, the rise of New Zealand cricket, the craft of wicketkeeping, and a debate over Australia's greatest ever fast bowlers. Pull up a chair for this one.oin The FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel
  • England Boozing, Williamson Retires & Coaching Conundrums

    01:06:05|
    Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming are back and not holding back. This week the boys tackle England's drinking culture controversy — genuine problem or storm in a teacup? They also pay tribute to the great Kane Williamson as he walks away from Test cricket, reflect on why he never quite got the recognition he deserved, and dig into the coaching merry-go-rounds causing headaches across the international game.The usual laughs, hard opinions, and stories from the trenches. Don't miss it.
  • Kiwi Commentary Icon - Dazzling Danny Morrison

    54:23|
    "WHAT'S THE CORRIDOR OF UNCERTAINTY, DANNY?!" The boys are joined by one of cricket's most recognisable voices New Zealand fast bowling legend and beloved commentator Danny Morrison. From terrorising batters at Eden Park to making living rooms around the world feel like a party, Danny has done it all. The Cartel boys sit down with the man himself to talk outswingers, on-air chaos, life on the international circuit, and why Kiwi pace bowling has always punched above its weight. Whether you know Danny from his electric spell against England or from screaming "BOWLED HIM!" into your TV this one's for you.
  • Melbourne Merger & Best (worst) Room mates

    26:18|
    The Cartel is back and firing on all cylinders. Pidge, Dizzy and Flem settle in for one of their best yet. McGrath runs through the best left-handers he ever bowled to, Gillespie reveals his favourite Test grounds from a career spent touring the world, the boys weigh in on the proposed merger between the Melbourne Stars and Renegades, and Fleming shares the best and worst roommates he's had along the way. Brilliant stories, brilliant company.0:00 Intro0:45 - Pidge’s Top 5 Left Handers5:00 - Give Me A Spell9:30 - Dizzy’s Top 5 Test Grounds14:15 - Flem’s Top 5 Roommates
  • Best Batsmen, Favourite Grounds & Left Handed Batsmen

    22:27|
    Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie & Damien Fleming put together a list of the best batsmen they have bowled to, the top cricket grounds around the world and the best left handers.0:00 Intro0:30 Top 5 Batsmen Jason Gillespie Bowled to8:00 Glenn McGraths Top 5 Cricket Grounds17:00 Damien Flemings Top 5 Left Handed Batsmen
  • Big Bash League Privatisation & Australian Selections

    44:43|
    Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie are back behind the mics for another episode of The Fast Bowling Cartel. Gillespie reflects on his experiences in the Pakistan Super League, McGrath provides his thoughts on privatisation in the Big Bash League and Fleming discussed whether Andrew Flintoff will make a good coach for the Sydney Thunder