Episodes
Halfway through the IPL season, Cat and Dan break down what's happened so far and make (some already invalidated) predictions about what will happen for the rest of the tournament. Also, the Sheffield Shield is back, and the Australian women's team are on their way to a hundred-match ODI winning streak. Plus: why was Ricky Ponting's men's team so lame? How's Steve Smith's guitar playing going? And which cricketer has the best new football podcast? All is revealed in this episode. This...
Published 10/13/20
What were the ten funniest moments of the recently completed England Test summer? Was it something to do with Stuart Broad (almost certainly)? Or Ben Stokes (also almost certainly)? Or something else entirely? Cat and Dan break it all down, and throw in a few honourable mentions as well. This episode is sponsored by Dan's new book, The Fifty Greatest Australian Cricketers (of the past 50 years). Pre-order it at 50greatestcricketers.com
Published 08/31/20
Those geniuses over in South Africa have bloody well cracked the code. They've created the greatest form of cricket there is - 3 Team Cricket, or 3TC for short. What is it? Who's playing it? How will it change your life for the infinitely better? Cat and Dan break it all down.
Published 06/18/20
Published 04/26/20
Published 03/14/20
In the latest episode of Can't Bowl, Can't Throw, we discuss mankads and hat tricks, Donald Trump and Oliver Twist, Bradman in colour and Maxwell in love. There's also Test matches, The Hundred and, of course, the T20 World Cup. Plus: Cricket365 editor Dave Tickner tries to prove he's smarter than a fifth grade cricketer. Or, at the very least, smarter than Monty Panesar.
Published 02/29/20
Is Ellyse Perry taller than David Warner? Of course she is. But we break down every other way of comparing the two in our quiz. Who has the longer name? Who has the better Test average? Who has bowled more to Sachin? All is revealed. Plus, The Hundred is sentient!
Published 02/15/20
In this episode, Cat reminisces about the first time she saw Wasim Akram bowl, Dan investigates Mark Waugh's safe and special quiz guest Melinda Farrell uncovers all kinds of cricketing lies.
Published 01/23/20
Like Darren Lehmann, we've been hacked. Which is all the excuse we need to name a Hacked XI. We also discuss Marnus Labuschagne's goal to bring up a century of penalty runs, talk tongue twisters with Megan Maurice, examine the Melbourne Stars' go-kart racing prowess. And, eventually, talk about cricket.
Published 01/09/20
Ben Stokes is SPOTY, Glenn Maxwell is back, Pat Cummins is expensive and New Zealand have the Spirit of Cricket. Dan and Cat also discuss Pakistan's return home, conceptual partnerships and dodgy Perth chicken. Plus: A Christmas gift from us to you.
Published 12/21/19
A potpourri of podcasting preposterousness, praising Pavel, perusing Plumb! (www.thatsplumb.com), picking Pakistan to pieces and pondering p*rn. Cat and Dan also discuss collectible Renegades and a new way to decide the toss before Dane Eldridge (@eld2_0) takes on the Masked Fifth Grade Cricketer in an Imran Khan-riddled quiz.
Published 11/27/19
In the latest episode, we discuss far too many T20 matches, uncover the environmentally friendly version of Cameron White and against all odds find a place for Rodney Rude in cricket. Also, there's a quiz for you - yes, you, dear listener. Take the quiz, post your answers over at https://www.facebook.com/cantbowlcantthrow/posts/134329217976146 and win a copy of Dan's new book. And, heck, his old one too.
Published 11/06/19
In our second episode of our second season, we discuss mock drafts, [insert Gary Kirsten topic here] and James Pattinson's off-spin. Special guest Peter Miller (@thecricketgeek) also takes on The Masked Fifth Grade Cricketer in a game of 'Watto or Notto?'. Buy Dan's new book at www.50greatestmatches.com
Published 10/23/19
Published 10/06/19
Published 07/24/19
In the latest episode of the Short Ball Cricket Podcast, the shortest cricket podcast in the world, we discuss the multiple heads of Sarah Taylor, Australia's Hick XI and how soon we can expect Ellyse Perry in a gangster movie. Follow us on Twitter: @ShortBallPod, @Cricketbatcat and @LiebCricket Subscribe via RSS: https://rss.whooshkaa.com/rss/podcast/id/8162 Subscribe via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-short-ball-cricket-podcast/id1453339178
Published 07/24/19
In the latest episode of the Short Ball Cricket Podcast, the shortest cricket podcast in the world, we discuss how many wicket-keepers are optimal in a World Cup semi-final, helmet etiquette (helmetiquette?) and infinitely more Matthew Wade than you might immediately expect. Follow us on Twitter: @ShortBallPod, @Cricketbatcat and @LiebCricket Subscribe via RSS: http://www.liebcricket.com/feed/podcast/short-ball/ Subscribe via iTunes:...
Published 07/13/19
We’re done with the second season of the Short Ball Cricket Podcast. Here’s now the first episode of the third season of the Short Ball Cricket Podcast, the shortest cricket podcast in the world. We’re talking about Lasith Malinga’s cunning wide before eventually moving on to talk about fake fielding, Glenn Maxwell (obviously) and what kind of disgusting behaviour goes on in comments sections. Follow us on Twitter: @ShortBallPod, @Cricketbatcat and @LiebCricket Subscribe via...
Published 06/16/19
Here’s the first episode of the exciting second season of the Short Ball Cricket Podcast, the shortest cricket podcast in the world. We recap the first season before talking about Ben Stokes’ many hands, whether we’re living in 1992 and what surprising (and criminal) tactics Australia might have in store to counteract England. Follow us on Twitter: @ShortBallPod, @Cricketbatcat and @LiebCricket Subscribe via RSS: http://www.liebcricket.com/feed/podcast/short-ball/ Subscribe via iTunes:...
Published 06/01/19
Here’s episode 13 of the Short Ball Cricket Podcast, the shortest cricket podcast in the world. In this v. massive 7 minute spectacular, we talk about Glenn Maxwell’s one man quest for justice, Star Wars and Australia’s new spin twins. Follow us on Twitter: @ShortBallPod, @Cricketbatcat and @LiebCricket Subscribe via RSS: http://www.liebcricket.com/feed/podcast/short-ball/ Subscribe via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-short-ball-cricket-podcast/id1453339178
Published 05/03/19
We’re back with episode 12 of the Short Ball Cricket Podcast, the shortest cricket podcast in the world. In this episode, we talk about cricketers removing clothing, refusing singles and why IPL teams would be wise to omit all England bowlers. Follow us on Twitter: @ShortBallPod, @Cricketbatcat and @LiebCricket Subscribe via RSS: http://www.liebcricket.com/feed/podcast/short-ball/ Subscribe via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-short-ball-cricket-podcast/id1453339178
Published 04/23/19
Episode eleven of the Short Ball Cricket Podcast, the shortest cricket podcast in the world. In this episode, we talk about the signalling of bowling variations, the colour orange and binary numbers Follow us on Twitter: @ShortBallPod, @Cricketbatcat and @LiebCricket Subscribe via RSS: http://www.liebcricket.com/feed/podcast/short-ball/ Subscribe via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-short-ball-cricket-podcast/id1453339178
Published 04/06/19
The first episode of the Short Ball podcast was released on February 18, 2019. This milestone tenth episode is out on April 1, 2019. That’s an episode roughly every 4.67 days. Surely worth celebrating. Follow us on Twitter: @ShortBallPod, @Cricketbatcat and @LiebCricket Subscribe via RSS: http://www.liebcricket.com/feed/podcast/short-ball/ Subscribe via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-short-ball-cricket-podcast/id1453339178
Published 03/31/19
Episode nine of the Short Ball Cricket Podcast, the shortest cricket podcast in the world. In this episode, we talk about Aaron Finch’s bowling, Aaron Finch’s batting and Aaron Finch’s dad. Follow us on Twitter: @ShortBallPod, @Cricketbatcat and @LiebCricket Subscribe via RSS: http://www.liebcricket.com/feed/podcast/short-ball/ Subscribe via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-short-ball-cricket-podcast/id1453339178
Published 03/29/19