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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.

Location:

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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How to Win The Ashes with Darren Gough - The Aussie Media

11/13/2025
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough talks to some of the biggest names in cricket to find out how Ben Stokes and England can do what Goughie failed to do on four separate occasions and that is win The Ashes. In the first episode he speaks to Ashes winning wicket keeper Matt Prior, Wisden Almanack Editor Lawrence Booth, veteran Aussie journo Robert 'Crash' Craddock and Australian cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber about how the first battle the English players will need to win is against The Aussie Media. Head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel for more Ashes content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:47:42

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Cricket Collective - Australia Name Ashes Squad & Is One Game Enough Preparation For England?!

11/11/2025
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of the Ashes. Code Sports' Chief Cricket Writer Daniel Cherny joins us to discuss Australia's squad named for that first Test in Perth, with Jake Weatherald preferred to Sam Konstas. They'll discuss the make up of Australia's XI for that Test, discuss the future of Test Cricket in Australia, and hear from National Selector George Bailey. They also debate if one warm-up game against the England Lions is sufficient preparation for England ahead of a series like the Ashes, and they get the thoughts of the former England bowler Darren Gough. England's Elite Bowling Coach Neil Killeen joins the show to discuss a busy winter for the England Lions, and give his thoughts on the bowling unit selected for England's Ashes series. Plus, they'll discuss the latest developments in The Hundred, preview India's two-Test series with South Africa, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:03:39

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What International retirement hurt cricket the most?

11/7/2025
Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman discuss 'which International retirement hurt cricket the most?' For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:50

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Has the wobble ball ruined cricket?

11/6/2025
Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman answer whether the wobble ball has ruined cricket. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:15:02

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Cricket Collective - England's Central Contracts; India's World Cup Win & Michael Vaughan PREVIEWS The Ashes

11/4/2025
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's big stories. They react to the latest England Central Contracts announced by the ECB, as Sam Curran earns a new two-year deal, whilst Zak Crawley, Shoaib Bashir and Ollie Pope are all given one-year deals. The former England captain Michael Vaughan joins the show to preview the Ashes, and he explains how England can win over the Australian public this winter. The Hindustan Times' Cricket Writer Sharda Ugra looks back at a historic Women's World Cup victory for India and the significance of that result. Plus, they discuss England's struggles in ODI Cricket, and debate if missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup is a genuine possibility. And as always, they end the show with The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:00:58

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Is it easier for an overseas side to win The Ashes in England or Australia?

11/3/2025
Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman debate whether it's easier to win The Ashes overseas in England or Australia. For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:14

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Following On - Michael Vaughan & Chris Woakes PREVIEW The Ashes

11/2/2025
talkSPORT reporter Scott Taylor speaks exclusively with the former England captain Michael Vaughan and the former England all-rounder Chris Woakes ahead of the start of this winter's Ashes series in Australia. They were both was speaking at an event hosted by leading ticket marketplace, Viagogo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:31

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NZ v ENG - Third ODI - England Fall To Series Clean Sweep After Another ODI Defeat!

11/1/2025
Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming and the Surrey all-rounder Cameron Steel to look back at England's two-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the third and final ODI in Wellington. They discuss another batting collapse, debate why England struggle so much in the 50-over format of the game, and they hear reaction from Man of the Match Blair Tickner, Player of the Series Daryl Mitchell, England all-rounder Jamie Overton as well as both captains Harry Brook & Mitchell Santner. For more Cricket content, make sure you subscribe to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:21

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Who is the Greatest England cricket captain EVER?

10/31/2025
Taken from the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, cricket broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman discuss 'who is the greatest England cricket captain of all time?' For more content like this head over to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel and hit subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:40

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NZ v ENG - Second ODI - England's Batting Woes Continues As New Zealand Seal The Series!

10/29/2025
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Darren Gough to look back at England's five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the Second ODI in Hamilton. They discuss more problems with the bat for England, and why they can't bat out the full 50 overs. As well as this, they discuss a successful return to the England side for Jofra Archer, and hear from both England captain Harry Brook & New Zealand opener Rachin Ravindra. You can hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of the 3rd ODI between New Zealand and England on Saturday morning from 12:30am. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:29:07

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Cricket Collective - Pat Cummins RULED OUT Of First Ashes Test; England's ODI Struggles & Durham CEO Tim Bostock!

10/27/2025
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. Cricbuzz's Bharat Sundaresan joins the show to react to the breaking news that Pat Cummins will miss the first Ashes Test Match due to injury, and he also discusses the other big talking points surrounding Australia heading into the series. They look back at England's 4-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the first ODI, and debate why they struggle in the 50-over format, despite a brilliant 135 from captain Harry Brook. Durham CEO Tim Bostock joins the show to reflect on their relegation back to Division Two of the County Championship, and discuss why it's so hard for counties to agree on the schedule. Plus, they look back at South Africa's 1-1 series draw in Pakistan, and bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:01:40

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NZ v ENG - First ODI Highlights - Brook's Best ODI Score Not Enough As England Slip To Defeat!

10/27/2025
Listen back to match highlights from the first One Day International between New Zealand and England at the Bay Oval, as England's white-ball tour of New Zealand continues with the start of the 50-over format. You can hear the rest of the series live and exclusive on talkSPORT, talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel, with the second ODI getting underway at Hamilton at 1am on Wednesday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:46:16

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NZ v ENG - First ODI - Brook's Century In Vain As New Zealand Take The Opener!

10/26/2025
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Alex Tudor and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at New Zealand's four-wicket win over England in the first One Day International at Mount Maunganui. They reflect on a remarkable century from England captain Harry Brook to give them a chance of victory at the halfway point, discuss New Zealand's brilliant start with the new ball, and they also hear reaction from England captain Harry Brook, and New Zealand bowler Zak Foulkes. You can live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of the second ODI between New Zealand and England on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel from 12:30am on Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:11

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Rain Frustrates England & New Zealand In Auckland!

10/23/2025
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Darren Gough and Steve Harmison to look back at England's 1-0 rain-affected series win over New Zealand after the third T20 was abandoned due to rain. They discuss what they've learnt from the series, look ahead to the ODIs, and also discuss England's preparations for this winter's Ashes series. Plus, they hear from both captains Harry Brook and Mitchell Santner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:13

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Can Australia win the Ashes without Pat Cummins?

10/22/2025
Taken from their show on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel Steve Harmison and Jarrod Kimber try and answer the question 'Can Australia win the Ashes if Pat Cummins doesn't play?' If you like cricket content like this head to the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Thanks for listening to the Following On Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:14:45

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Cricket Collective - England's T20 World Cup Chances; England Into The World Cup Semi-Finals + Paul Farbrace & Peter Moores Interviews!

10/21/2025
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's record-breaking 65 run win over New Zealand in the second T20 in Christchurch and debate how far they can go at the T20 World Cup early next year. The Times' Cricket Reporter Lizzie Ammon joins the show to give us the latest from the Women's World Cup, as England book their place in the semi-finals, and New Zealand are unlucky with the Colombo washouts. Sussex Head Coach Paul Farbrace reflects on their first season back in Division One, and discusses how English Cricket can solve the ongoing schedule problem, plus they're joined by Peter Moores after he guided Nottinghamshire to their first County Championship title in 15 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:13:13

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NZ v ENG - Second T20 - Record-Breaking England Ease To Dominant Win!

10/20/2025
Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England bowler Alex Tudor and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at England's 65-run win against New Zealand in the second T20 international at Hagley Oval. They discuss half-centuries from Phil Salt and Harry Brook, which powered England to a record-breaking 236-4, the highest ever score at Christchurch in a T20 international, before reflecting on a professional performance by England's bowlers. They also hear from both captains, as well as the England opener Phil Salt. You can hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of England's white-ball tour of New Zealand on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:59

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Will A T20 World Cup Win Be The Perfect Send-Off For Kane Williamson?!

10/19/2025
talkSPORT's Cricket Editor Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to discuss how New Zealand are shaping up for the T20 World Cup next summer. They discuss the depth in the Black Caps squad, ask if winning the T20 World Cup would be the perfect way for Kane Williamson to end his international T20 career, and discuss a big 12 months coming up for New Zealand Cricket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:18:27

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NZ v ENG - First T20 - Curran Shines In Rain Affected Opener!

10/18/2025
Andrew McKenna is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand batter Craig Cumming to look back at the first T20 between New Zealand and England in Christchurch, which was abandoned at the interval after England posted 153-6. They discuss Sam Curran's crucial 49 to help England to a competitive total, discuss how they can improve in the second T20, and they hear from both captains as well. You can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's white-ball of New Zealand on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:48

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England Prepare For White-Ball Tour of New Zealand!

10/17/2025
Jon Norman hosts all the build up to England's upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand, which is live and exclusive on talkSPORT 2. They hear exclusively from the England captain Harry Brook, who was very honest on his own form heading into the series, whilst Phil Salt joins talkSPORT Breakfast to look ahead to the 3 T20s and 3 ODIs. England Bowling Coach Tim Southee discusses returning to the country he represented less than 12 months ago, and discusses his future in the role. Plus, they hear from New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy on becoming the #1 ranked bowler in T20 Cricket, as well as playing under Andrew Flintoff at The Hundred. Listeners can hear live and exclusive ball-by-ball commentary of England's white-ball tour of New Zealand on talkSPORT 2 and the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel, with the first T20 getting underway from 7am on Saturday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:37