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Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show

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

Ashes winner Steve Harmison and Neil Manthorp host Following On, your ultimate cricket podcast for the biggest news from the crease.

This is your complete guide to world cricket with weekly global cricket news, debate, and tour previews.

When we're on tour, you're on tour as you'll get live on-the-ground post-match breakdowns for every England Test, ODI, and T20 match.

Plus, join Howzat For A Pod... more

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Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as Pakistan Cricket Broadcaster Behram Qazi to look back at Day 2 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with Pakistan closing on 52-2, still trailing... more

Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and Cricket Broadcaster and Writer Behram Qazi to look back at Day 1 of the third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with England closing on 156-4, a lead of 23 runs. more

Is Kevin Pietersen the right appointment for this England side? Will his strong personality benefit or hinder this side? Who needs runs more than anyone this week at Edgbaston vs Pakistan? Should England be resting some of their front line seamers? W... more

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to Kevin Pietersen's appointment as 'Specialist Mentor' for England's white-ball teams. They are also joined on the show by the former England fast bowler Darren Gough ... more

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Recent Guests

Faraaz Noor
Guest from season four of The Traitors
The Traitors
Episode: England FINALLY win a test series - Howzat for a Pod
Zaheer Abbas
Former Pakistan great, interviewed about career highlights
Pakistan cricket legend
Episode: Is England's Current Attack As Good As 2005, And Even More Chaos In Pakistan Cricket!
Steve Waugh
Cricket legend and team owner involved in European T20 League
European T20 League (team owner)
Episode: Rahul Dravid, Steve Waugh & Jonty Rhodes Discuss Their New European T20 League & More Off Field Issues For England!
Jonty Rhodes
Cricket legend and team owner involved in European T20 League
European T20 League (team owner)
Episode: Rahul Dravid, Steve Waugh & Jonty Rhodes Discuss Their New European T20 League & More Off Field Issues For England!
Rahul Dravid
Cricket legend and team owner involved in European T20 League
European T20 League (team owner)
Episode: Rahul Dravid, Steve Waugh & Jonty Rhodes Discuss Their New European T20 League & More Off Field Issues For England!
Marcus North
England national selector, former cricketer
England Cricket
Episode: Do England Have The Quality To Be No.1 In Test Cricket & Jason Gillespie Previews A Legacy Defining 12 Months For Australia!
Donovan Ferreira
Birmingham Phoenix captain, South Africa international
Birmingham Phoenix
Episode: Can Fleming rebuild England? - Howzat for a Pod
John Bracewell
Former New Zealand head coach, discussed Fleming/McCullum and coaching dynamics
New Zealand cricket
Episode: Following On - John Bracewell REVEALS What To Expect From A Stephen Fleming Side!
Melie Kerr
New Zealand captain and MI All-Rounder
New Zealand women's cricket team / MI London
Episode: Howzat for a Pod - Live from The Hundred!

Hosts

Sam Ellard
Host of various TalkSPORT cricket shows, including this and others on TalkSPORT.
Georgie Heath
Cricket broadcaster and presenter with TalkSPORT Cricket broadcasting background.
Neil Manthorp
Host of Following On: talkSPORT's cricket show; long-time cricket broadcaster.
Steve Harmison
Former England fast bowler; co-host of the cricket-focused show.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 459 ratings
  • Coaches

    We want results not fashion

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celine12!
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Keys

    He’s got the smallest violin in the room

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morphine!’
    United Kingdom6 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and coaching perspectives are highly valued, though opinions vary on panel dynamics and pacing.
Listeners praise the show's cricket expertise and candid analysis, especially Harmison's commentary insight.
Fans frequently note high-quality match analysis and entertaining banter as strengths.
Ad and production quality occasionally criticized, but content is broadly seen as insightful for cricket fans.
Some listeners want tighter sound levels and less intrusive ads.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#20
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#12
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#12
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#202
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#9
Italy/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#15
Germany/Sports/Cricket

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is Bangladesh's Win Against Australia The Biggest SHOCK In Test History & Mickey Arthur Previews England v Pakistan!
Q: Mickey, what did you think of Stephen Fleming's appointment as England's test coach?
Arthur expresses that Fleming is a solid, grounded choice with long-time familiarity and a track record of steady coaching, implying he will bring stable leadership and clear, practical methods for England's Test program.
Do England Have The Quality To Be No.1 In Test Cricket & Jason Gillespie Previews A Legacy Defining 12 Months For Australia!
Q: How will Australia manage the workload and balance between red-ball and white-ball formats?
The panel agrees that careful management and prioritisation will be essential to keep players fresh, with emphasis on fast bowlers and the need to monitor form and injuries as the year progresses.
Do England Have The Quality To Be No.1 In Test Cricket & Jason Gillespie Previews A Legacy Defining 12 Months For Australia!
Q: Does Australia have an extraordinary year ahead, and how many Tests might they play?
Gillespie suggests it could be a once-in-a-generation schedule with 22-23 Tests, depending on the World Test Championship final, making it a defining year for Australian cricket.
Can Fleming rebuild England? - Howzat for a Pod
Q: How might Root balance captaincy with his batting form?
The panel hopes Root can maintain top-level batting while shouldering leadership responsibilities, with a hope that his focus on performance won't be hindered by extra duties.
Can Fleming rebuild England? - Howzat for a Pod
Q: What are the expectations for Fleming's impact as England head coach?
The hosts expect Fleming to bring meticulous preparation and strong opposition analysis, potentially improving England's prep and structure, though they note there will be a transition period before the team's next tests.

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A fast-moving cricket discussion show focused on England's red- and white-ball exploits, county scenes, and global 50-over/t20 cricket. Episodes commonly cover major test series, leadership changes, franchise leagues (notably The Hundred), off-field culture, governance, and on-field tactics, all with a lively, opinionated panel and banter. Notable strengths include high-profile guests from coaching and broadcasting, and a willingness to debate controversial topics with practical insights for fans and industry watchers alike. The format often blends match analysis with behind-the-scenes insights, live tour reporting, and topical segments that keep conversations fresh for listeners who crave both insider angles and broad cricket coverage.

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2. Zaheer Abbas
3. Steve Waugh
4. Jonty Rhodes
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6. Marcus North
7. Donovan Ferreira
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