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The Following On Podcast is the very best of talkSPORT's cricket output with original programming, features, big name guests and immediate reaction whenever the England cricket team plays. Every Tuesday, 'The Cricket Collective' brings you a world view of the game with Neil Manthorp and Ashes star Steve Harmison. Every single time England play, talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman presents the show from the ground shortly after play has finished with a rotating cast of guests. And whenever talkSPORT go on tour with the England cricket team a daily show is brought straight to your podcast feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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London, United Kingdom

Description:

The Following On Podcast is the very best of talkSPORT's cricket output with original programming, features, big name guests and immediate reaction whenever the England cricket team plays. Every Tuesday, 'The Cricket Collective' brings you a world view of the game with Neil Manthorp and Ashes star Steve Harmison. Every single time England play, talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman presents the show from the ground shortly after play has finished with a rotating cast of guests. And whenever talkSPORT go on tour with the England cricket team a daily show is brought straight to your podcast feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter:

@talkSPORT2

Language:

English


Episodes
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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test - What Now For England After ANOTHER Ashes Defeat?!

1/8/2026
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England, as Australia secure a 5-wicket win to seal a 4-1 series win. They hear from England Head Coach Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, and also debate how this team moves forward after another Ashes defeat down under. Plus, they get the thoughts of CODE Sports' Robert 'Crash' Craddock on where next for Australia, with big series in India and England to come in the next 2 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:36

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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day Four - Bethell's Maiden Test Century & Do We Expect Too Much From Harry Brook?

1/7/2026
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with England closing on 302-8, a lead of 119 runs. They discuss Jacob Bethell's maiden Test century and debate what he can go on to achieve after reaching three figures in first-class Cricket for the very first time. Plus, they hear from him, and discuss if we are expecting too much from Harry Brook after another start for the England batter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:48

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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day Three - England Toil On Another Frustrating Day For The Bowlers!

1/6/2026
Sam Ellard is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with Australia closing on 518-7, a lead of 134 runs. They discuss another disappointing performance by England's bowlers, why they are struggling to be effective on these surfaces, and they hear from the England all-rounder Jacob Bethell. Plus, they discuss if Travis Head is the best batter in the world right now, and reflect on yet another Ashes century for Australia captain Steve Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:52

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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day Two - Root's Century; Smith's Dismissal & Why Can't England Bowl To A Plan?!

1/5/2026
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day Two of the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Sydney, with Australia closing on 166-2, trailing by 218 runs. They discuss another Test century for Joe Root as his 41st Test ton helped England to a competitive total, and they debate if he can carry on until the next away Ashes in 2029/30. They also reflect on Jamie Smith's dismissal and what that means for his place in the side, and they discuss why England's bowlers have been so ineffective on this tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:09

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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fifth Test; Day One - Brook & Root Star On Rain-Affected First Day In Sydney

1/4/2026
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, with England closing on 211-3 after a rain-affected first day at the SCG. They discuss England's position in the Test Match, where Zak Crawley has done enough in this series to stay as England's opener going forwards, and they debate if Brendon McCullum should look to bring in coaches from the outside as he looks to rebuild after this series defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:15

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Cricket Collective - What Now For England After MCG Test Win & A Tribute To Hugh Morris

12/30/2025
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 4-wicket victory in the 4th Ashes Test in Melbourne. They discuss what next for the Stokes-McCullum regime after securing England's first Test win in Australia in 15 years. They debate if wholesale changes should be made after this tour, or if the current regime just needs refinement instead. CODE Sports' Ben Horne discusses the financial impact for Cricket Australia after the second two-day Test in the series, and discusses some of the selection headaches for Australia ahead of the final Test. Plus the former Glamorgan batter & coach Matt Maynard pays tribute to the former Glamorgan batter & ECB Chief Executive Hugh Morris, who passed away this week. And they'll round up the week's other big stories, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:25

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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fourth Test - England End Long Year Wait For An Ashes Win In Australia!

12/27/2025
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at the fourth Test between Australia and England at the MCG, as England end their 15-year wait for an away Ashes victory, with a 4-wicket win inside two days at Melbourne. They discuss whether the pitch was good enough to host Test Match Cricket, reflect on what a win will do for this England side, and they hear from the England captain Ben Stokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:52

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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Fourth Test; Day One - 20 Wickets Fall On Manic Day In Melbourne!

12/26/2025
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Melbourne, with Australia closing on 4-0, a lead of 46 runs. They react to an entertaining's day Cricket at a record crowd at the MCG, as England are dismissed for just 110 after earlier bowling Australia out for 152. They hear from England bowler Josh Tongue after his five-wicket haul, plus they get the thoughts of The Athletics' Cricket Writer Cameron Ponsonby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:52

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How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - Learning from the Oppo

12/24/2025
Well England have fallen at the first three hurdles and are 3-0 down with two Tests to go. So maybe this podcast can be filed away and listened to in four years time. Except that Goughie speaks to former South Africa coach Mickey Arthur who talks about why losing in Australia helped them get into a position to win. Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn explains why every player needs to play their part to achieve success and Editor of the Wisden Almanack and Daily Mail cricket writer Lawrence Booth, speaking before a ball had been bowled, is scarily accurate about what he thought might end up happening. Either way listen and enjoy as Goughie tries to find out what England can learn from opposing teams who've gone to Australia and been successful. For more cricket content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:16

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Cricket Collective - How do England move forward after Ashes humiliation & Is McCullum under pressure?!

12/22/2025
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 82-run defeat to Australia in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, as they officially lose the 2025/26 Ashes series. They hear from both England captain Ben Stokes & Australia captain Pat Cummins, and ask if Brendon McCullum's position as England Head Coach is under threat. Cricbuzz's Cricket Writer Bharat Sundaresan joins the show to reflect on Australia's victory, and give an outside view on where it's gone wrong for England. Sport Nation commentator Daniel McHardy discusses Brendon McCullum's future, and how people in New Zealand are viewing the 'Bazball' project, plus they discuss the IPL Auction, discuss India's squad for the T20 World Cup and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:53

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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Third Test; Day Five - England Lose The Ashes Inside 11 Days!

12/21/2025
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 82-run defeat to Australia in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, with Australia retaining the Ashes following an unassailable 3-0 series lead. They examine where it went wrong for England in this series, and hear from both the Head Coach Brendon McCullum and the captain Ben Stokes. As well as this, CODE Sports' Daniel Cherny discusses the Australian view to this Test, as Nathan Lyon is ruled out of the series, and he debates what changes the Australia side will make for the 4th Test in Melbourne on Boxing Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:07

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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Third Test; Day Four - England on the verge of losing the Ashes!

12/20/2025
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 4 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, with England closing on 207-6, still needing a further 228 runs for victory. They discuss a much-needed return to form for Zak Crawley at the top of the order, Harry Brook's dismissal, and they discuss what direction to the England Test side should go in after an imminent series defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:00

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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Third Test; Day Three - Head's Ton Puts England On The Brink of Ashes Defeat!

12/19/2025
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 3 of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England in Adelaide, with Australia closing on 271-4, a lead of 356 runs. They look back at another defeat day for England's bowlers, discuss the decision for Ben Stokes not to bowl himself in this innings, and ask what total would be too much for England to chase down. Plus, they are joined live from the Adelaide Oval by Cameron Ponsonby, and they hear the thoughts of veteran Cricket writer Malcolm Conn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:54:17

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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Third Test; Day Two - Was This The Day 'Bazball' Is Finished?!

12/18/2025
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 2 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, as England finish on 213-8, still trailing by 158 runs. They discuss why England continue to struggle with the bat despite the batting friendly conditions, debate if Ollie Pope has played his final Test for England, and they ask if this England team are simply not good enough to compete against Australia. As well as this, CODE Sports' Robert 'Crash' Craddock joins the show to give the Australian view of proceedings, as they strengthen their grip on this Ashes series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:33

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Following On: Ashes Inquest - Third Test; Day One - Carey's Century Leaves Test In The Balance!

12/17/2025
Jon Norman is joined by double Ashes winner Steve Harmison to look back at Day One of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England in Adelaide, with Australia closing on 326-8. They reflect on Alex Carey's century, discuss some of the Australian batters' shot selection, and debate if Ben Stokes should have took the new ball alongside Jofra Archer. As well as this, they are joined by the former Australia spinner Brad Hogg to get his thoughts on the day's play. You can watch plenty more reaction to this Ashes series over on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:04

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How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - Batters

12/16/2025
In Episode Seven of How to Win the Ashes, Darren Gough is joined by former Australia captain Michael Clarke, former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to talk about the art of batting. For more Ashes content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:09

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Cricket Collective - Tongue In For Must-Win Test & Has Mark Wood Played His Final England Test?!

12/15/2025
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to this week's third Ashes Test between Australia and England in Adelaide. They discuss the team news for the game, as Josh Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson for England's only change, as first-choice spinner Shoaib Bashir is again overlooked. They also reflect on Mark Wood's latest injury setback, and debate if that is the last we will see of him in Test Cricket. CODE Sports' Cricket Writer Ben Horne discusses some of the Australian selection dilemmas ahead of this Test. Plus, they look at some big money moves for England players in The Hundred, round up the week's other big stories, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:23

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Darren Gough's Ashes - McCullum Backs Batters As England Prepare For Must-Win Ashes Test!

12/15/2025
Jon Norman is joined by the former England bowler Darren Gough to look ahead to the third Ashes Test between Australia and England, which starts in Adelaide on Tuesday night in the UK. They hear from Brendon McCullum, who has backed his Top 7 to come good and discuss any possible changes they'll make to the bowling attack for this week's Test. Double Ashes winner Steve Harmison discusses what next for Mark Wood's career after he picked up yet another injury to rule him out of the entire series. Australian Cricket Writer Bharat Sundaresan discusses the big stories out of the Australia camp ahead of this series, and debates if Usman Khawaja will come back into the side. Plus, they get the latest from talkSPORT's man in Adelaide, Cameron Ponsonby, and they discuss reasons to be optimistic as an England fan ahead of the third Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:17:38

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How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - When The Wheels Fall Off

12/11/2025
With England's Ashes going much the same way as they normally do in Australia, Darren Gough is joined by Steve Harmison and Jarrod Kimber to talk about what cricket teams do when the wheels start falling off....... For more Ashes content head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:17

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Cricket Collective - Is 'Bazball' At A Crossroads After Another Heavy Ashes Defeat?!

12/8/2025
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 8-wicket defeat to Australia in the second Ashes Test in Perth. They discuss if Bazball is at a crossroads after England went 2-0 down, hear from England captain Ben Stokes, and debate what changes they need to make to the XI ahead of next week's third Test in Adelaide. Australian Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber discusses the Australian view from that second Test win, and looks at if Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon should all come back for the game in Adelaide. The new Hampshire Head Coach Russell Domingo joins the show after signing a two-year deal to take charge of the county, and as always, they round up the week's other big stories, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:09