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The Fast Bowling Cartel

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Welcome to The Fast Bowling Cartel – where the quicks talk fast, bowl faster and nothing’s off-limits. Hosted by Aussie pace royalty Glenn McGrath, Damien Fleming, and Jason Gillespie, this is your front-row seat to the raw, unfiltered world of fast bowling. No PR spin. No sugar-coating. Just three legends telling it like it is - breaking down the craft, reliving wild tour tales, and pulling back the curtain on life behind the baggy green. JOIN The FBC Patreon -

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11:49

Who are the best South African quicks ever? McGrath,...

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/10/11

Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartelGlenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down their top five best EVER South African quicks. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:43

Australia's Test Team Returns to South Africa!

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/10/07

Flem, Dizzy and Pidge dissect the upcoming South Africa vs Australia Test series, revisit the memories of Sandpapergate, unpack some shock squad selections and plenty more!Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5:51

5 times batters made Shaun Pollock's life... difficult

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/10/04

Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartelSouth African great Shaun Pollock breaks down the FIVE times batters made his life a bit... difficult! https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:44

Shaun Pollock Talks the Modern Game, His Love of...

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/10/01

Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel South African great Shaun Pollock joins Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming to reflect on his incredible career, including an important mentor in his early days, how surfaces have changed in the modern game and his continued love of cricket through commentary. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:11

Australia wins in Zimbabwe

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/09/24

Australia's first tour of Zimbabwe in 12 years ends 3–0, but it was closer than it looks. The Cartel digs into Nathan Ellis's brilliant series with bat and ball, Hazlewood's return, Billy Stanlake's injury, and the Zimbabwe seamers who nearly stole the decider. Plus, a last-wicket heist and Marsh admitting his side got lucky.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:52

Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie & Damien Fleming build...

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/09/19

Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartelGlenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming build the best EVER bowler utilising different attributes of various fast bowlers. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:48

Who are the best Pakistani quicks ever? McGrath,...

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/09/15

Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartelGlenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down their top five ever Pakistani quicks. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:32

Who are the best left-arm quicks ever? McGrath,...

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/09/10

Join the FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartelGlenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down their top five best EVER left-arm quicks. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:40

Australia's Next Test Challenge Awaits

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/09/07

Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming are back for another Fast Bowling Cartel, breaking down Australia’s Test squad for South Africa, the Adelaide Strikers’ latest signing, and how the style of Test cricket has evolved through the decades. Follow us on our social media accounts https://linktr.ee/fastbowlingcartel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:58

Starc Bombs Bangladesh

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/08/26

Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, and Damien Fleming break down Mitchell Starc's brutal 10/51 match haul (6/12 & 4/39) that bowled Australia to an innings-and-51-run win over Bangladesh inside two days, levelling the series 1-1 after the Darwin loss. The trio dig into Starc's twin spells, Pat Cummins' support act (3/25 & 3/10), Shoriful Islam's stunning 7/48 counterpunch, and 18 wickets falling on day one alone at Mackay's Test debut. Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95 — their first sub-100

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32:10

Bangladesh Beats Australia!

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/08/18

Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming react to Australia getting smashed by nine wickets in Darwin — a first Bangladesh Test win on Aussie soil, after they'd been bowled out for 54 in the tour game a week earlier.The Cartel unpacks how it happened: Hasan Mahmud and Mehidy Miraz ripping through the top order, a Marrara pitch that turned the "world's best attack" into passengers, and a middle order that folded when it mattered. No sugar-coating — three blokes who've bowled sides out for

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44:36

The Dizzy 201 Trophy - Australia vs Bangladesh Preview

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/08/12

This week Flem and Dizzy preview the upcoming test series between Australia & Bangladesh.They discuss 'that innings' the form of Australia & Bangladesh and what to expect over these 2 test matches. Plus Plenty more! JOIN THE PATREON 0:00 Intro 6:40 Australis vs Bangladesh History 14:40 Bangladesh vs CA 11 26:30 The FBC 30:00 Batsmen 40:08 Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:05:14

Merv Hughes Talks Hat-Tricks, Sledging and Toughest...

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/07/29

Merv Hughes joins Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming for a laugh-filled look back at his career — from raw Victorian quick to Ashes-winning enforcer. Expect sledging duels, legendary send-offs, dressing room pranks, and plenty of tall tales as the boys needle Merv about which stories have grown in the telling. A must-listen for fans of old-school fast bowling folklore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:19

Patreon Excerpt | What is Cricket in Darwin like?

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/07/23

What is it like bowling in the top end?Excerpt from Patreon Q&AJoin the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:26

The End of BazBall & BBL In India

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/07/16

Pigeon, Dizzy and Flem tackle the big questions: is Bazball officially dead, and who should be England's next head coach? Plus, the Big Bash heading to India — smart move or selling out? And the debate to end all debates: the top 5 fast bowling pairs of all time. Strong opinions guaranteed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:02

Adam Gilchrist talks BazBall, NZ cricket & keeping to...

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/07/02

Damien Fleming and Jason Gillespie are joined by Adam Gilchrist for a ripper chat covering BazBall, the rise of New Zealand cricket, the craft of wicketkeeping, and a debate over Australia's greatest ever fast bowlers. Pull up a chair for this one.oin The FBC Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/fastbowlingcartel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:05

England Boozing, Williamson Retires & Coaching...

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/06/26

Glenn McGrath and Damien Fleming are back and not holding back. This week the boys tackle England's drinking culture controversy — genuine problem or storm in a teacup? They also pay tribute to the great Kane Williamson as he walks away from Test cricket, reflect on why he never quite got the recognition he deserved, and dig into the coaching merry-go-rounds causing headaches across the international game.The usual laughs, hard opinions, and stories from the trenches. Don't miss it. Hosted on Acast

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54:23

Kiwi Commentary Icon - Dazzling Danny Morrison

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/06/10

"WHAT'S THE CORRIDOR OF UNCERTAINTY, DANNY?!" The boys are joined by one of cricket's most recognisable voices New Zealand fast bowling legend and beloved commentator Danny Morrison. From terrorising batters at Eden Park to making living rooms around the world feel like a party, Danny has done it all. The Cartel boys sit down with the man himself to talk outswingers, on-air chaos, life on the international circuit, and why Kiwi pace bowling has always punched above its weight. Whether you know Danny

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26:18

Melbourne Merger & Best (worst) Room mates

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/06/04

The Cartel is back and firing on all cylinders. Pidge, Dizzy and Flem settle in for one of their best yet. McGrath runs through the best left-handers he ever bowled to, Gillespie reveals his favourite Test grounds from a career spent touring the world, the boys weigh in on the proposed merger between the Melbourne Stars and Renegades, and Fleming shares the best and worst roommates he's had along the way. Brilliant stories, brilliant company.0:00 Intro0:45 - Pidge’s Top 5 Left Handers5:00 - Give Me

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22:27

Best Batsmen, Favourite Grounds & Left Handed Batsmen

The Fast Bowling Cartel ·

2026/05/21

Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie & Damien Fleming put together a list of the best batsmen they have bowled to, the top cricket grounds around the world and the best left handers.0:00 Intro0:30 Top 5 Batsmen Jason Gillespie Bowled to8:00 Glenn McGraths Top 5 Cricket Grounds17:00 Damien Flemings Top 5 Left Handed Batsmen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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