The Fast Bowling Cartel

SHORT BALL | TOP 5 IPL Bowlers

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Jason Gillespie, Damien Fleming and Glenn McGrath rank their Top 5 IPL Bowlers!

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IPL, PSL & Sheffield Shield Final

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming are back talking cricket.. FAST

The IPL is on, Dizzy is coaching in the PSL and South Australia wins the Sheffield Shield.

There’s a Top 5, an impromptu give me a spell and plenty more!

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Kagiso Rabada talks Test Championships, World Cups & Bouncers

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:45:41 GMT

Glenn McGrath, Damien Fleming, and Jason Gillespie are joined by one of the most exciting fast bowlers on the planet — South Africa's Kagiso Rabada. KG sits down with three of the game's great wicket-takers to reflect on his rise through the ranks, the craft of fast bowling, and what keeps him hungry at the top of his game. Three legends, one superstar, and plenty of pace talk. Don't miss it.

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SHORT BALL | T20 World Cup Team of the tournament

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath rank their Team of the Tournament for the 2026 T20 World Cup!

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India Win T20 World Cup

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:46:59 GMT

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath review the final the T20 World Cup.

They discuss India's incredible performance, New Zealand falling at the final hurdle and the team of the tournament

Plus plenty more

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Steve Harmison shares iconic English cricket tales

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:15:00 GMT

This week the boys are joined by former English paceman Steve Harmison. Harmy shares tales of playing with Boonie, his cricket origins, that ball in Brisbane and the famous 05 Ashes series victory over Australia.

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Who Wins The World Cup From Here?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath are back for another edition of the Fast Bowling Cartel.

The T20 World Cup is heading towards it’s finally which nations will process and take home the trophy?

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Australia Struggles At The World Cup

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:16:24 GMT

Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie settle in for a no‑nonsense, fast‑bowler‑approved debrief on a chaotic T20 World Cup. With Australia teetering on the brink of an early exit, the trio break down what’s gone wrong — from misfiring matchups to tactical hesitations — and what might still save the campaign.

They also cast an eye across the tournament’s genuine heavyweights: India’s ruthless consistency, South Africa’s long‑awaited steel, and a resurgent West Indies side riding home‑crowd swagger and serious firepower.

It’s sharp analysis, a few war stories, and the kind of honest chat only three Test greats can deliver. A must‑listen for anyone riding the highs and lows of Australia’s World Cup rollercoaster.

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'Wild Thing' Shaun Tait Chats Bowling 160KPH & IPL

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:06:04 GMT

Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie are joined by express pacemen Shaun Tait.

They discuss being one of the fastest bowlers of all time, his bowling action, playing in India, the IPL and plenty more!

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Ultimate T20 World Cup Preview

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie preview the upcoming T20 World Cup. Who is the dark horse? Can anyone stop India? and can the Aussies find their white ball form?

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Top 5 Best and Worst Batsmen | FBC Short Ball

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie list their Top 5 Best and Worst Batsmen they've bowled to.

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BBL Review, T20 Tours and Coach Dizzy

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie discuss Dizzy's new coaching appointment, review how the BBL can be improved and some of the best and worst batsmen they bowled to.

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Ryan ‘The Rhino’ Harris chats bowling against KP & Cook

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Cricket legends Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming are joined by another Australian Fast Bowling Icon Ryan Harris for a chat about his career.

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Top 5 BazBall Failures | FBC Short Ball

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Flemo lists the top 5 failures of BazBall in the Ashes this year.

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The Ashes Series 2025 Review

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:45:33 GMT

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath reflect on the Ashes series and discuss the performance of Australia and England.

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ASHES MINI | Australia win the Ashes 4-1

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:34:07 GMT

Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming sit down to break down the final day of the Ashes series.

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ASHES MINI | Aussies take control on pink day

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:25:36 GMT

Damien Fleming & Jason Gillespie review Day 3 actions from the Sydney Test.

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ASHES MINI | Root and Head dominate day 2

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:46:55 GMT

Damien Fleming & Jason Gillespie review Day 2 actions from the Sydney Test

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ASHES MINI | Day 1 in Sydney

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:49:58 GMT

Damien Fleming & Glenn McGrath review Day1 actions from the Sydney Test

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Australia lose the MCG Boxing Day Test

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 02:30:04 GMT

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath break down Australia's loss to England in 2 days at the MCG plus heaps more.

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ASHES MINI | 20 Wickets on Day 1

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:00:11 GMT

Damien Fleming and Glenn McGrath dissect the chaos of Day 1 at the MCG

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Ashes Wins, Pat Cummins & the death of Bazball

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:39:42 GMT

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath dissect the Ashes victory in Adelaide. Discuss the incredible performance of Pat Cummins and look ahead to the Boxing Day Test.

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ASHES MINI | Australia take a 3-0 lead in The Ashes

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:29:57 GMT

England make it closer than we expected but Australia do enough to take a 3-0 lead in The Ashes. Join Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming as they break it down!

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ASHES MINI | Australia set to take 3-0 lead

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:49:45 GMT

Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie dissect Day 4 of the Adelaide Test. England well and truly on the back foot with a big day 5 to come.

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ASHES MINI | England cop Travis Head onslaught

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:25:50 GMT

Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie dissect Day 3 of the Adelaide Test. As Travis Head hits another century and Australia look to win the series.

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ASHES MINI | McGrath talks being overtaken by Nathan Lyon

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:54:09 GMT

Glenn McGrath has been overtaken by Nathan Lyon for the number 2 spot on Australia's highest wicket takers. Hear McGrath and Fleming break that and day 2 of the Adelaide Ashes test all down right here!

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ASHES MINI | Breaking down Day 1 of the Adelaide Ashes Test

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:43:46 GMT

Former Australian fast bowlers Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie sit down to unpack everything from day 1 of the third Ashes test. From Alex Carey and Usman Khawaja to England's bowling attack and everything in-between.

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SHORT BALL | Top 5 Australian Ashes Batsmen

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie select their Top 5 English Ashes Batsmen since 1970. Who are your top 5 Aussie Ashes batsmen?

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A danger game for Australia? Adelaide Ashes preview

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Jason Gillespie, Damien Fleming and Glenn McGrath are back together to talk the Adelaide test, the top 5 Aussie Ashes batsmen, retrospective LBW's and heaps more.

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England's preparation, Hazlewood out & Aussie's fielding

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:15:00 GMT

Jason Gillespie, Damien Fleming and Glenn McGrath are back together to talk the Gabba Test, England's test preparation, Cummins return & heaps more from the cricket world.

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ASHES MINI | Australia take a 2-0 lead over England

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:09:19 GMT

Former Australian fast bowlers Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie sit down to unpack the end of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Heroics from Steve Smith, Michael Neser takes a 5fer at home, Alex Carey's unreal keeping plus that fiery ending between Steve Smith and Jofra Archer.

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ASHES MINI | Day 1 at the Gabba

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:13:51 GMT

Former Australian fast bowlers Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie sit down to unpack everything from day 1 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. From Mitchell Starc to Joe Root to runouts and fast bowling.

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The Best Gabba Moments | FBC Short Ball

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Michael Kasprowicz talk through their top 3 greatest cricketing moments at the Gabba.

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The Gabba Test, Ashes Team Selections & Konstas bowling

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:45:00 GMT

Jason Gillespie, Damien Fleming and Michael Kasprowicz get together to talk the second Ashes test at the Gabba, team selections & some of the great Gabba moments of all time. Plenty in this wicket.

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Mitchell Starc on the first Ashes test, Bazball & Travis Head

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:45:00 GMT

Mitchell Starc joins Jason Gillespie, Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming to talk through the first Ashes test in Perth, getting stuck in England, Bazball vs Travball & plenty more.

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Starc & Head dominate the POMS

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:10:52 GMT

The first Ashes test in Perth is over in 2 days... Join Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath as they break everything down from Mitchell Starc's unreal man of the match performance to Travis Head's sensational century and everything else inbetween. Is Bazball the right strategy? What do England need to change for the next test and can Australia stay disciplined in their bowling and batting to take the series 5-0 like Pidge predicted?

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ASHES MINI | Day 1 Ashes (Perth) Reaction

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:57:36 GMT

Former Australian fast bowlers Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie sit down to unpack all the drama from Day 1 of the first Ashes Test in Perth. From the early exchanges with the new ball to the momentum shifts across the afternoon, they break down the key battles between bat and ball, highlight standout performances, and share insider fast-bowling perspectives on how the pitch is playing. Expect sharp analysis, a few laughs, and plenty of Ashes nostalgia as the pair relive the opening day’s action and set the stage for what’s to come in this iconic series.

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Ashes Debutants & English Fast Bowlers

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:48:47 GMT

In this special Ashes-themed episode, Australian legends Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath, and Jason Gillespie sit down to share insights and stories from both sides of the rivalry. The trio discuss the excitement around debutants Brendan Doggett and Jake Weatherald, reflecting on what it means to step onto the biggest stage in cricket for the very first time.

The conversation dives into the art of fast bowling, as they debate who ranks among the best English quicks they’ve faced over the years. From sheer pace to relentless accuracy, the panel breaks down what makes a truly great Ashes fast bowler.

Listeners are also treated to candid tales from Fleming, McGrath, and Gillespie’s own first Ashes Tests—the highs of unforgettable spells and the lows of tough lessons learned under pressure. It’s a mix of nostalgia, analysis, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that capture the drama and magic of cricket’s fiercest rivalry.

00:00 Intro

05:30 Ashes Trivia

08:30 SwyftX

10:00 Our 1st Ashes Test

18:00 Test 1 Perth

31:00 Brendan Doggett

34:30 Rapid Fire Ashes Questions

40:00 FBC Ashes Quiz

45:00 VB presents Give Me A Spell

51:00 Top 5 English Ashes Fast Bowlers

62:00 Mini Ashes Daily

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The Ashes countdown! Best Ashes fast bowlers and the 'Has-beens'

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:07:19 GMT

Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie dive headfirst into the hype as The Ashes gets underway. The trio debate team selections for the 1st Test in Perth, weighing up Australia’s bowling attack and England’s batting order. Will Bazball hold up under the pressure of an Ashes cauldron? They break down Ben Stokes’ latest comments and what they mean for England’s mindset heading into the series. To top it off, the panel counts down their Top 5 Aussie Ashes bowlers of all time—from relentless pace to crafty swing, the legends who’ve defined the contest.

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Picking the Ashes 11, bowling the perfect Yorker, and Getting hit for SIX!

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:38:27 GMT

The Fast Bowling Cartel is back in full swing as Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath, and Jason Gillespie sit down to unpack the latest in world cricket. From the thrills of the India vs Australia T20 series to the humbling reality of getting carted for six, no stone is left unturned. The trio weigh in on Josh Hazlewood’s form, debate the toughest calls in picking their XI for the Ashes, and debut a brand-new segment, “Give Me a Spell!”, where the quicks call out the moments in cricket that left them shaking their heads.

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The Man Who Saved Test Cricket - Michael Kasprowicz joins the show

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:50:22 GMT

Flem, Dizzy and Pidge welcome the ever-resilient Michael Kasprowicz to the mic for a deep dive into his storied career in the baggy green. From his early days steaming in for Australia to earning the title of "Subcontinent Specialist," Kaspa shares the grit, grind and guile it took to thrive on spinning decks and in hostile crowds.

The crew relives the epic 2004 series win in India — a triumph decades in the making — and the unforgettable 2005 Ashes in England, where Kaspa’s final stand with Brett Lee nearly turned the tide and, as some say, "saved Test cricket" in the process.

00:00 Intro

3:00 Introducing Kaspa

5:00 Queensland v NSW

8:00 Fast Bowling Cartel Origins

12:00 Sub Continent Specialist

18:00 2004 Series in India

22:00 The Mumbai Mumbler

26:00 Lumley Castle

28:00 Edgbaston 2005

40:00 Fast bowling philosophy

42:00 Cricket Australia Board

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Kohli's Last ODI In Aus, Shield Cricket and Dizzy's Crazy Ranking

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:08:54 GMT

The Aussie pace trio is back—and they’re not holding back! Damien Fleming, Glenn McGrath, and Jason “Dizzy” Gillespie kick off the another episode of The Fast Bowling Cartel with a fiery mix of insight, banter, and bold takes.

🏏 Kohli’s Last Dance Down Under: The lads reflect on Virat Kohli’s final ODI appearance in Australia—what it meant for Indian cricket, how the Aussie quicks sized him up, and whether he left on a high.

🛡️ Shield Cricket Deep Dive: From breakout stars to selection headaches, the trio dissects the current Sheffield Shield season. Who’s knocking on the Test door? Who’s fading into the background?

🔥 Dizzy’s Crazy Rankings: Gillespie unveils his controversial top 5 Indian ODI batsmen of all time. Expect fireworks as McGrath and Fleming weigh in—and maybe throw in a few surprise picks of their own.

00:00 Intro

02:00 ODI Series vs India

06:00 Shield Cricket and Ashes squad

10:00 Top 5 Aussie ODI Batters

21:00 Top 5 India ODi Batters

29:00 T20 Squad

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Ashes Openers, Rain Delay Activities and Funky Spinners

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:02:35 GMT

Flem, Dizzy and Pidge unpack the latest Australia–India ODI, debate who should open for Australia in The Ashes, and share what really goes on during rain delays. Plus, some classic tales of spinners they played with — the quirks, the genius, and the chaos.

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Introducing The Fast Bowling Cartel

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:23:38 GMT

The heavyweights have landed. In the very first episode of The Fast Bowling Cartel, Aussie pace legends Damien Fleming, Jason Gillespie, and Glenn McGrath come together to launch the show with a bang—and a bouncer or two.

The trio dive straight into the big talking points:

🏏 The looming Ashes series: who’s primed, who’s under pressure, and what England can expect from the Aussie quicks.

🤕 Pat Cummins’ injury: how it affects the balance of the squad and who might step up.

🇮🇳 The upcoming white-ball series against India: ODIs and T20s, selection dilemmas, and what the subcontinent challenge means for Australia’s depth.

🔝 And in a fiery segment, the boys reveal their Top 5 ODI fast bowlers—for both India and Australia. Expect some surprises, a few throwbacks, and plenty of banter.

It’s raw, it’s fast, and it’s unapologetically pace-obsessed. The Cartel is open for business.

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