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Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show

talkSPORT
England
England Cricket Team
Australia
Test Cricket
Ben Stokes
India
Ashes Series
Harry Brook
Cricket
T20 World Cup
Joe Root
India Cricket Team
Ashes
County Championship
Sri Lanka
England Cricket
The Ashes
Australia Cricket Team
South Africa
New Zealand

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 th... more

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Latest Episodes

Why is George so pessimistic about the future of red ball cricket? Is there anything the non-Hundred hosting counties can do to survive? How big a mess is the Blast schedule and what can be done about that? Is 7000 at Lord's for the derby a worrying ... more

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They are also joined on the show by the New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith, and the England batter Heather Knight. How big a blow will i... more

Could Harry Brook be England's secret bowling weapon? What is going on at Surrey? Good old Glamorgan, but have they silenced the doubters, and why? Could Zak Crawley leave Kent and where would he go? Are the non-Hundred clubs getting further and furt... more

Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Broadcaster and Analyst Jarrod Kimber and the Wisden Almanack Editor Lawrence Booth to look ahead to the start of the Test summer. How much pressure is England Head Coach Brendon McCullum under ahead of the series? Is ... more

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Recent Guests

Ollie Hannan-Dolby
Warwickshire fast bowler, PCA representative
Warwickshire County Cricket Club / PCA
Episode: Cricket Collective - North Named New England Selector; Hadley's Heroics At Glamorgan & The PCA Chair!
Ryan Hadley
Glamorgan bowler (also noted as all-rounder)
Glamorgan
Episode: Cricket Collective - North Named New England Selector; Hadley's Heroics At Glamorgan & The PCA Chair!
Matt Roller
ESPNcricinfo writer/analyst
ESPNcricinfo
Episode: The IPL Show - Is There Anything Bhuvneshwar Kumar Can't Do & Are Gujarat Peaking At The Right Time?
Dom Bess
Yorkshire spinner, interviewed after win over Somerset
Yorkshire
Episode: Following On - Is Gay Now Favourite To Open For England & Hollioake EXPLAINS Kent's Social Media Decision!
Emilio Gay
Cricketer
Episode: County Cricketer S5 Ep6 You can pick one. Gay, McKinney, Sibley or Rew.
Phoebe Graham
Cricket commentator/pundit
Episode: County Cricketer S5 Ep6 You can pick one. Gay, McKinney, Sibley or Rew.
Adam Holyoake
Cricket commentator
Episode: County Cricketer S5 Ep6 You can pick one. Gay, McKinney, Sibley or Rew.
Don Bess
Cricketer (England/Test cricket)
Episode: County Cricketer S5 Ep6 You can pick one. Gay, McKinney, Sibley or Rew.
James Rew
Cricketer
Episode: County Cricketer S5 Ep6 You can pick one. Gay, McKinney, Sibley or Rew.

Hosts

Neil Manthorp
Host of Following On; co-host in some formats; experienced cricket broadcaster
Jon Norman
TalkSPORT's cricket editor; host of the show from the ground; regular host with rotating guests

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 456 ratings
  • Keys

    He’s got the smallest violin in the room

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morphine!’
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great cricket show - Harmy is excellent, closely followed by other presenters. Later addition - please ease off the bet fair ad a bit… Just read other reviews - agree the volumes need to be worked on but upset by one comment about Harmy - he is one of the best commentators on cricket at the moment… another addition - I’ve probably listened to all the cricket podcasts and this is now my go to show along with World Cricket Show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrTG23
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great cricket show - Harmy is excellent, closely followed by other presenters. Later addition - please ease off the bet fair ad a bit… Just read other reviews - agree the volumes need to be worked on but upset by one comment about Harmy - he is one of the best commentators on cricket at the moment and he’s open about his past academic education - personal comments are really out of order. Give him credit for challenging himself to speak in front of camera and radio - not easy and he knows what h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrTG23
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Trumpet too loud -hate it

    While I really like this podcast the presenters and the subjects but The opening music blaring trumpet is hideous

    . it means I skip all the adverts and miss the beginning just so I don’t have to hear this noise abomination !

    And can never play at night

    .Shocking !

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    marty b briz
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Sound levels

    I love the show but I wish the sound levels could improve. I have to max the volume to hear the conversation then the ads come on and blast me out of my car or house. All the other podcasts I listen to manage sound levels well but sadly this show is really poor at this.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Happy cricket follower
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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The show features strong analysis and credible hosts with insightful guests.
Sound levels and ad volume can be inconsistent; overall quality is good.
Listeners appreciate Harmison's expertise but note occasional bias; guests and topics keep the discussions engaging.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#16
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Apple Podcasts
#7
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#157
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#13
Italy/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#16
France/Sports/Cricket

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cricket Collective - North Named New England Selector; Hadley's Heroics At Glamorgan & The PCA Chair!
Q: What makes Marcus North a strong candidate for the national selector role?
The hosts and guests discuss North's deep understanding of English cricket, his multi-county experience, and his potential to bring a pathway-oriented approach to selection, along with his familiarity with counties and the England setup.
In conversation with Wisden Almanack Editor Lawrence Booth
Q: What were Wisden's main takeaways from England's Ashes campaign and the leadership decisions around it?
Booth argues that the campaign exposed a gap between expectations and execution, questions the justification for continuing current leadership, and emphasizes the need for concrete changes rather than symbolic moves.
A Day At The Kia Oval - How Do Surrey Win Back The County Championship?!
Q: What small changes in technique or preparation helped you regain form last season and set you up for this year?
The focus has been on simplifying the technique and maintaining a stable opening position, allowing for a consistent approach regardless of early-season pressures, while continuing to hunt big scores when opportunities arise.
A Day At The Kia Oval - How Do Surrey Win Back The County Championship?!
Q: How do you balance a packed county schedule with England duties for players like Ollie Pope and Jamie Smith?
The approach is to upskill players safely, manage cumulative workload, and ensure they return physically and mentally prepared to contribute to Surrey's success, while maintaining long-term development and readiness for England.
Rod Bransgrove on 25 Years at Hampshire; signing Shane Warne & Cricket's White-Ball future
Q: Looking back over 25 years, what would you have done differently?
Given the hand we were dealt, we did the very best we could, though there were governance frustrations and missed opportunities to influence the ECB and English cricket governance.

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This show delivers thoughtful cricket analysis with a rotating cast of seasoned reporters, former players, coaches, and journalists. Episodes often unpack England's performance across formats, discuss World Cup and county-level strategies, and feature candid insights from high-profile guests about coaching, selection, and current events shaping the game. A notable strength is the ability to blend on-ground reaction with expert perspectives, making it useful for listeners who want strategic context and practical takeaways for teams, brands, or media coverage. Unique angles include cross-format discussions (Test, ODI, T20), county dynamics, and coaching viewpoints from top figures, which helps it stand out in cricket podcasting and sponsorshi... more

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3. Matt Roller
4. Dom Bess
5. Emilio Gay
6. Phoebe Graham
7. Adam Holyoake
8. Don Bess

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