The Surge | Big Bash Podcast

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

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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 📲

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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. 

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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