Big Bash Banter: Recent Episodes
Jarrad and Marise
A podcast dedicated to the great sport of women's cricket. With a focus on the Perth Scorchers in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), Big Bash Banter is about two mates talking cricket. Join us each week for season 2022/23 as we preview and review the games and keep up to date with all the latest news from the world of cricket.
Join us on a meandering journey as we purport to discuss:
- Caring for Jacarandas: a call for help
- WBBL challenger
- WBBL final
- Alyssa Healy named Australian captain
- Susie Bates 300 games
- Amy Shark taking first bowl – good idea or bad idea?
- A washout in Geelong
- Are we done here?
If you've made it this far, well done.
Thank you to all our listeners!
Still your worldwide #1 Perth Scorchers WBBL pod!
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
Is this the best Scorchers season ever?
A bumper episode where we review the season so far, with a particular focus on Chloe Ainsworth, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Amy Edgar, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Maddy Darke!
Also on this episode:
- Thank you Meg Lanning!
- Why Afghanistan should not be playing international cricket.
- Belinda Clarke (yes, the first Australian to score an ODI double tonne).
- Yay for England - another moral victory.
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
On this (short) episode, we cover the ins/outs for the Scorchers lineup.
How do you think we'll fare this season? Can we cover the loss of Marizanne Kapp? Let's find out!
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
On this episode, we discuss all the fallout from the Perth Scorchers first two games from WBBL09 (v the Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat). We celebrate as our great captain Sophie Devine finds form, and we marvel at the skill & power of Grace Harris.
All this and more on the world's #1 Perth Scorchers WBBL pod!
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
In this special bonus episode of Big Bash Banter, we are all about the spirit of the game. On this expletive-laden episode, we talk about:
1. Exactly how bad a wicket keeper is Bairstow?
2. Is Bazball revolutionary?
3. The fall of rugby in Australia (brought to you by Rugby Australia)
4. Favourite radio sporting memories
This is a very banter heavy episode of Big Bash Banter with very, very little to do with women's cricket. If you enjoy hearing Jarrad and Marise talk nonsense, this is the episode for you. If not, we'll see you back for the start of the WBBL season!
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
England take the T20 series but Australia still lead the Ashes after their test victory. On this episode, Marise returns to discuss:
1. The Ukraine/Russia peace process
2. Highlights and lowlights from the test match and T20s
3. Annabel Sutherland
4. Channel 9 (free-to-air) coverage of the series
5. ODI series predictions
6. Amy Jones and Laura Wolvaardt – twins?
All this and more on your favourite women’s cricket podcast!
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
Tell a friend - it's the season final and the world #1 smash hit 'the fielding song' is here!
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
We recorded this episode during the Gujarat Giants v UP Warriorz game. At that stage, both GG and Royal Challengers Bangalore had a chance of making the finals, so enjoy the optimism during this pod!
On this episode, we review week 2 of the WPL and preview the WPL finals series. Also on this episode:
- Marise update (world peace imminent)
- Deandra Dottin statement
- Elyse Perry breaks the world record
- We start a rumour about Dane van Niekerk joining the Scorchers
- A new song????
All this and more on the pod dedicated to the great sport of women's cricket!
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
A loaded episode of Big Bash Banter. We're halfway through an exciting Women's Premier League season and two teams in Mumbi and Delhi are the dominant players - but can UP Warriorz challenge?
On this episode, we talk all the weeks cricket action, including:
- Sutherland dropped
- Marsh Cup final (congratulations WA!)
- Prime Minister Albanese meets Prime Minister Modi in India
- Poor WPL umpiring and the Hayley Matthews review
- The CGI zombie apocalypse
- Women's Ashes
- DY Patil Stadium
All this and more on the pod dedicated to the great sport of women's cricket!
UP Warriorz
Mumbai Indians(MI)
Gujarat Giants(GG)
Delhi Capitals(DC)
Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB)
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
The Women's Premier League (WPL) is officially underway and we have all the action covered. The opening three games have revealed a lot and some teams are not doing as well as we expected! On this episode:
- Grace Harris
- Beth Mooney captaincy and injury
- Tara Norris and associate nations
- How we can involve more nations/players in cricket
- The cricketing news
- A brief history of Brabourne Stadium
All this and more on the pod dedicated to women's cricket!
UP Warriorz
Mumbai Indians(MI)
Gujarat Giants(GG)
Delhi Capitals(DC)
Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB)
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
On this special bonus episode of Big Bash Banter, we preview the upcoming WPL tournament. We go through the top players from each team and predict who we think will win. This special episode features the exclusive debut of the soon to be WORLDWIDE SMASH HIT 'the WPL theme song'.
Also on this episode, there is a discussion about the crazy WNCL final, as well as all the latest cricketing news.
All this and more on the pod dedicated to the great sport of women's cricket!
UP Warriorz
Mumbai Indians(MI)
Gujarat Giants(GG)
Delhi Capitals(DC)
Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB)
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
An action-packed episode of Big Bash Banter as Wasteman returns to help review Australia's win over South Africa in the final of the T20 Women's World Cup. We also talk about the semifinals and how South Africa have lifted the chokers curse. Also on this episode:
- Australia v India Semi Final
- The conduct of Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur
- Predictions - how did we go?
- Is Ash Gardner the best in the world?
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Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
We're deep into the T20 Women's World Cup in South Africa and the finals are taking shape. Australia will play India in the first semi and England will take on South Africa.... unless South Africa choke.
A lot of ground covered in this episode, including:
- the cricketing news (again featuring fake news)
- WPL
- St Georges Park, the brass band and Gqeberha pronounciation
- Sutherland in for Healy?
- Stanning
All this and more on the pod dedicated to the great sport of women's cricket!
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
An action packed episode of Big Bash Banter. We're recording during the Women's Premier League auction and give our reactions live! We talk all about South Africa's opening WC loss, Australia's crushing victory over New Zealand as well as:
- Australia v India 1st test
- World cup predictions (featuring Wasteman)
- Fan sign ratings
- Sciver-Brunt name change
All this and more on the world's #1 Perth Scorchers WBBL pod!
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
Congratulations to our 5x BBL Champions the Perth Scorchers! On this episode, we talk about the game, focusing on the Eskinazi runout and the young genius of Cooper Connolly. Also on this episode:
- The debut of the cricketing news (featuring fake news!)
- Name pronunciation
- Dane van Niekerk's non selection for the 2023 women's T20 world cup in South Africa
- Ryan Daniels fails to predict the future
- Optus Stadium
- The WPL action
- Dominic Perrottet
- India v SA v West Indies tri series update
All this and more on the world's #1 Perth Scorchers WBBL podcast!
Credits:
Show intro - Freesound - "Upbeat Funky Loop - Electronic" by ispeakwaves
News - Freesound - "News End Signature.wav" by mansardian
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
Special guest 'Wasteman' joins the pod for a long-awaited discussion about whether the boundary should be pushed back in women's cricket. We congratulate the men's Scorchers team on making (another!) final. Also on the pod:
- the under 19s women's world cup
- Women's IPL franchise sale
- the cost of cricket merchandise
- Leon Schuster
- Andrew Tye wins fashion week
- 'frog in a blender' Paul Adams v Hatzoglou v Dooley
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
Welcome to season 2 of Big Bash Banter!
It's finals time in the BBL and we lend out support to the men's Perth Scorchers team, talking about their ability to adapt and the coaching prowess of 'Best Since Bradman' Adam Voges.
We've restarted the pod in the lead up to the 2023 T20 world cup in South Africa. We're catching up on the Australian women's team after their series victories over India and Pakistan. We talk about the WNCL and the under 19s Womens World Cup, as well as the comments of Rashid Khan.
All this and more on the world's #1 Perth Scorchers WBBL pod!
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
Welcome to our WBBL season finale! We review the Scorchers season and give every player a grade. We also go through the Adelaide Strikers victory over the Sydney Sixers in the WBBL08 final. Also on this episode:
- Is it true love or a scam?
- Welcome Faf du Plessis!
- Mel Jones Watch
- Sargents pies
- What's next for Big Bash Banter?
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
On this episode, we review the Perth Scorchers games against the Melbourne Stars and Renegades. There is an important discussion about how to make the best sandwich. The pod concludes with Jarrad running for his life after mentioning South African cricket legend Hansie Cronje. All this and more on the world's #1 Perth Scorchers WBBL pod!
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
On this episode of Big Bash Banter, Ruth again joins the pod to offer her perspective on the world cup that nobody watched. We answer the question: are the Scorchers in trouble? There is a romantic recollection of Wishing Well poems that weren't... and at some point, there are reviews of the Perth Scorchers games against the Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers.
Did we get it right or wrong? Let us know Scorchers fans - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and bigbashbanter@gmail.com
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
On this episode, Marise returns to deliver a savage take down of the food at Lilac Hill. There is discussion about the weekend of sport and the misfortunes of both Australia and South Africa.
Also on this episode:
- Nobody does it better than Meth Booney
- Dogs, dogs, dogs!
- Crossing guards
- The debut of the Scorchie Wortch dance
- Reviews of the Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers games
All this and more on the World's #1 Perth Scorchers WBBL Pod. Subscribe today - tell a mate.
Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
On this very spooky Halloween edition of Big Bash Banter, Marise has mysteriously disappeared! On this episode, Jarrad and Ruth review all the action from the Scorchers games against the Strikers and the Heat. They also discuss:
- Amy Edgar being a legend
- Taneale Peschel injury update
- Elon Musk
- Mankad (the Glenn Phillips 'revolution')
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Two mates talk cricket. Banter ensues.
Welcome back to the World's #1 Perth Scorchers WBBL pod! On this episode, Marise and Jarrad review the games against the Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder.
Also on this episode:
- The inaugural Mel Jones watch
- Listeners questions
- Food Reviews
- The debut of the social media phenomena, the Scorchie Wortch!
On this episode, Marise and Jarrad review all the action from the Scorchers big wins against the Thunder and Hurricanes. They ask the crucial question - does the Thunder uniform belong in a vodka or on a worksite?
This episode focuses on the performances of Maddy Green, Sophie Devine and former Scorcher Heather Graham. In the lead up to the women's 2023 T20 world cup in South Africa, the form of Alyssa Healy is put under the microscope and there is a must listen discussion about the state of women's cricket in South Africa.
Have a question for the pod? Email us at bigbashbanter@gmail.com
On this episode, Jarrad and Marise review last season, including the Scorchers' finals win. They also preview the upcoming season, including all the squad ins and outs.
Also on this pod, Meth Booney makes her long awaited pod debut, Jarrad and Marise discuss the coverage of women's cricket, American football, player name pronunciation and so much more.
Have a question for the Pod? Email bigbashbanter@gmail.com
Join Jarrad and Marise on their brand new Perth Scorchers WBBL pod! This is the pre-pre season pod, so it's two mates having a laugh before the summer of cricket commences.
On this episode, they discuss Marizanne Kapp, South Africa, Bob Dylan, mankad and introduce the social media phenomena 'the scorchie wortch'.