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On The Front Foot

Newstalk ZB
New Zealand Cricket
Test Cricket
Cricket
World Test Championship
India
Australia
England
England Cricket
New Zealand
World T20
Black Caps
White Ferns
Sri Lanka
Kane Williamson
South Africa
Afghanistan
T20 Cricket
West Indies
New Zealand Black Caps
Bangladesh

On The Front Foot is your weekly cricket podcast with Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney. Two of the most iconic voices of New Zealand cricket, keep you up to date with the leather on willow this summer. Powered by Newstalk ZB and iHeartRadio

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The Black Caps' emphatic test and series win features this week on the podcast, joined by former England pace bowler Steven Finn, BBC commentator Simon Mann and Peter Holland to assess the series.

They also discuss Ben Stokes' retirement, and wonde... more

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by TMS commentator Daniel Norcross and Peter Holland to assess the Oval test and look ahead to the one at Trent Bridge.

Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com

L... more

On today’s episode of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney pay tribute to Kane Williamson, and discuss who is best suited to replace the batting maestro.

They also discuss the changes England was forced to make, resulting in a squad un... more

This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney conduct a postmortem on the Lord's test which provided less than two days of cricket on a sub-standard pitch.

Plus, former England spinner Vic Marks and statistician Andy Zaltzman joine... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Norcross
Test Match Special commentator invited on the programme
TMS
Episode: On The Front Foot Episode 263: Assessing the Oval test
Andy Zaltzman
Test cricket statistician and broadcaster
BBC, TMS
Episode: On The Front Foot Episode 261: A postmortem of the Lord's test
Victor Marks (Vic Marks)
Cricket analyst and former journalist
The Guardian/BBC, commentator
Episode: On The Front Foot Episode 261: A postmortem of the Lord's test
Rob Walter
Blackcaps coach
New Zealand national cricket team
Episode: On The Front Foot Episode 261: Test Week
Rachin Ravindra
New Zealand cricketer, discussed as a rising key player
New Zealand national cricket team
Episode: On The Front Foot Episode 260: Black Caps, White Ferns prepare for England events
Hamish Marshall
Former England/NZ cricketer; Lord's veteran
Cricket (former player)
Episode: On The Front Foot Episode 260: Black Caps, White Ferns prepare for England events
Ben Sawyer
Coach of the White Ferns (head coach referenced in discussion)
New Zealand Women's Cricket Team
Episode: On The Front Foot Episode 260: Black Caps, White Ferns prepare for England events
Haley Tiffin
Hall of Fame guest
Former cricketer and commentator
Episode: On The Front Foot Episode 253: Is a T20 franchise competition feasible in New Zealand?
Peter Fulton
Former Canterbury coach and Black Caps staff, discussed coaching moves
Cricket Canterbury / Middlesex (coaching)
Episode: On The Front Foot Episode 249: Black Caps set for WT20 semifinals after late innings recovery

Hosts

Bryan Waddle
Host of On The Front Foot; long-time NZ cricket commentator and media figure
Jeremy Coney
Co-host and former NZ cricketer; veteran commentator

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Grass roots cricket

    Great to hear the most experienced voices of nz cricket keeping us up to date with all the current events

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Guzzo
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Simon Drought

    Golden voices of Nz cricket.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon Drought
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Disappointing

    Was a really good podcast until they started talking about the COVID outbreak in India in relation to the IPL. They cited a piece audio from Darren Gough who was claiming millions of people had died from COVID in India. We are 15 months into COVID and India has only had just over 200,000 deaths in a country of 1.36 billion. More than 10,000,000 people die of all causes in India every year.

    If you spread misinformation that can be easily disproved by anyone with a smartphone then you should not b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    EightStarzzz
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Music to my ears !

    I live in and support England but the velvet tone and knowledge of these two legends is a joy and delight ! Eagerly awaiting their next offering ! Many thanks , Jane ( Yorkshire ) .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jane_tymon
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners praise deep cricket knowledge and balanced analysis from experienced hosts.
Positive remarks often highlight thoughtful, long-form conversations and guest expertise.
Some feedback notes strong opinions on governance and franchise topics, with mixed reception to controversy-driven discussions.

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Apple Podcasts
#23
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Apple Podcasts
#23
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#61
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#22
Germany/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#27
France/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#47
Australia/Sports/Cricket

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

On The Front Foot Episode 257: Assessing the Black Caps squad for England and Ireland
Q: Kirsty, what areas do you think the White Ferns must focus on ahead of the England tour?
Kirsty emphasizes depth across all roles, the balance between experienced leaders and emerging players, and the importance of a strong spine in both batting and bowling, with attention to how young players can gain exposure without being overexposed.
On The Front Foot Episode 254: What does the future hold for the 'summer of cricket'?
Q: Do you see the NZ Twenty20 concept as a positive energy generator for cricket in New Zealand and for player opportunities?
Tim expresses cautiously optimistic views, highlighting potential benefits in energy, exposure for local players, and long-term development if it motivates participation and pathways.
On The Front Foot Episode 254: What does the future hold for the 'summer of cricket'?
Q: Is it so much about winning or more about doing what you're doing and developing in those conditions?
Tim responds that process-based improvements and learning take precedence over immediate wins, especially in tough conditions like Sri Lanka.
On The Front Foot Episode 254: What does the future hold for the 'summer of cricket'?
Q: Yeah, how's the team looking at the tour of Sri Lanka so far in terms of results?
Tim describes the tour as challenging and emphasizes that the focus should be on building skills and adapting to new conditions rather than simply chasing results.
On The Front Foot Episode 246: Will NZ make it to the WT20 semi-finals?
Q: Why do you think our under 19 batsmen struggle as badly as they have?
The under 19 tournament poses challenges that our players struggled to meet due to weather and conditions.

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A weekly cricket discussion anchored by two veteran New Zealand voices that blends on-field analysis with governance, scheduling, and industry dynamics shaping the game. Episodes often dissect NZ and international teams, tackle hot topics like franchise leagues and broadcasting, and feature guest experts who provide insider perspectives from journalism, coaching, and administration. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to thread tactical cricket talk with behind-the-scenes context and governance debates, making it useful for listeners who want both technical insight and a sense of cricket's evolving business landscape.

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1. Daniel Norcross
2. Andy Zaltzman
3. Victor Marks (Vic Marks)
4. Rob Walter
5. Rachin Ravindra
6. Hamish Marshall
7. Ben Sawyer
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