The Unplayable Podcast

Australia's tour of the UK has begun in fine style with a clean sweep over Scotland, records broken and a tiny quaich (pronounced quake) acquired!

The Unplayable Podcast's Jack Paynter is following the Aussies around the United Kingdom and gives Josh Schonafinger an update on the squad and conditions.

Read Jack's series recap here.

Check out our new cricket documentary podcast Stories After Stumps on Apple and Spotify here.

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Australia have landed in Edinburgh and will play three T20s against Scotland over the course of the next few days!

And despite only being in the country less than a week, Nathan Ellis has already tried the local specialty, haggis.

This series is a chance to get a look at some more inexperienced Aussies and Ellis is excited to be apart of their journey, which he explains to cricket.com.au's Jack Paynter - interview with Ellis begins at 10:40.

Before that, Jack gives Josh Schonafinger the update on the weather, playing conditions and opposition before the first match at The Grange on Wednesday night.

Story: Ellis to spearhead pace attack

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This episode's special guest is Victorian fast bowler Mitch Perry!

You can jump straight into the chat with Perry at 2:33. Louis Cameron catches up with Perry at the Vics' annual media day and Perry talks about his frustrating finish to the 2023-24 summer, his off-season activities and his friendship with Sydney Swan Nick Blakey.

Before that, Josh Schonafinger runs you through the ins and outs for Victoria which includes a big hitter from Queensland.

Queensland preview with Mitch Swepson: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4086912/mitch-swepson-queensland-bulls-brisbane-heat-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-leg-spin-sheffield-shield

WA preview with Lance Morris: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4070048/lance-morris-western-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express

SA preview with Jordan Buckingham: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4073592/jordan-buckingham-south-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express

Tasmania preview with Charlie Wakim: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4078106/charlie-wakim-tasmania-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-tigers-batter-final-sheffield-shield

NSW preview with Ollie Davies: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4096991/ollie-davies-nsw-blues-new-south-wales-batter-season-preview-2024

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Ollie Davies is one of the most exciting batters (and characters) in Australian cricket and he's up next to preview New South Wales' season. Jump straight to the chat with Davies at 3:40.

In this episode the entertaining right-hander talks about his red-ball revival, NSW's recruits and his brother Joel's defection the Sydney Sixers.

Before that, Josh Schonafinger runs you though the ins and outs for Greg Shippherd's team.

Queensland preview with Mitch Swepson: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4086912/mitch-swepson-queensland-bulls-brisbane-heat-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-leg-spin-sheffield-shield

WA preview with Lance Morris: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4070048/lance-morris-western-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express

SA preview with Jordan Buckingham: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4073592/jordan-buckingham-south-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express

Tasmania preview with Charlie Wakim: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4078106/charlie-wakim-tasmania-unplayable-podcast-season-preview-tigers-batter-final-sheffield-shield

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Jump straight into the Mitch Swepson interview, which begins at 4:15.

The Queensland leggie had a good 2023-24, winning the KFC BBL with the Brisbane Heat and claiming 30 wickets in the Sheffield Shield.

He also talks about reviving the famous 'flipper' delivery, his new coach Johan Botha and identifies a couple of young Bulls who have caught his eye.

Don't forget to check out our other state preview interviews with Lance Morris, Jordan Buckingham and Charlie Wakim. Just scroll down in our podcast feed.

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If you want to jump straight to the chat with Charlie Wakim, head to 3:15.

In the interview, Wakim talks about his fortuitous start to last summer, what clicked on his way to a career-best year, Tasmania's recruits and plenty more.

He even gives a little insight into his rarely-seen offies!

Before that, Josh Schonafinger talks through the squad changes for the team from the apple isle.

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The chat with SA quick Jordan Buckingham begins at 5:35.

Buckingham joins the Unplayable Podcast to look back at his highly-successful summer, edging closer to the Australian team and his unique middle name. Plus plenty more!

Before that, Josh Schonafinger goes through the ins and outs for the Redbacks, err, South Australia Men, and what else has been happening at the SACA.

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The chat with Lance Morris begins at 5:35.

The 'Wild Thing' talks about rehabilitation from the latest 'hot spot' in his back, the thrill of playing for Australia, rubbing shoulders with the best and plenty more.

Before that, Josh Schonafinger looks at the squad changes for the three-time reigning champions, which includes five outs and four inclusions.

Morris believes he has a bit more in the tank: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4070048/lance-morris-western-australia-state-preview-unplayable-podcast-fast-bowling-faster-pace-express

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cricket.com.au has this week launched a landmark new podcast series, Stories After Stumps, which dives into the game’s glorious history through half a dozen compelling episodes in its maiden season.

Listen and subscribe on

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-after-stumps/id1752600105

Spotify - https://cricketaustralia.slack.com/archives/D02BJ8UP691/p1719359100530399

PocketCasts - https://pca.st/8njcaqjy

And everywhere else you listen! Just search 'Stories After Stumps'.

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Australia's World Cup could be over. But it might not be!

Here's what needs to happen from this point forward.

Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron bring you the recap from an entertaining Australia v India clash.

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