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Sunday Service with Church and Vickers

Hector and Mark
Cricket
County Cricket
Ashes
Newbery Cricket
Surrey County Cricket Club
West Indies Cricket
Surrey
Essex County Cricket Club
Groundsman
Umpiring
Sports Psychology
Women's Cricket
County Championship
Cricket Grounds / Groundskeeping
Durham
Bowling Coaching
Under-19 Cricket World Cup
Caribbean Cricket Podcast
Lord's
Durham County Cricket Club

The weekly cricket podcast that shines a light on the many roles on offer in the world of cricket. Join Mark Church and Hector Vickers every Sunday at 11 am to hear them interview a new guest each episode, from various cricketing professions. Find out exactly what each job entails, how it is developing, and how best to get into it.

Tune in each week to have a chance at winning the podcast's new c... more

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Welcome back to the Sunday Service with Church and Vickers - we hope you’ve all had a peaceful cricketing week.

This week, Mark is joined by one of the most loved voices in cricket, who has also recently been inducted into the NZC Hall of Fame.

In ... more

Welcome back to the Sunday Service with Church and Vickers - we hope you’ve all had a peaceful cricketing week.

This week, Hector is joined by one of the biggest content creators in the world of cricket.

With over 150,000 followers on all platforms... more

Welcome back to the Sunday Service with Church and Vickers - we hope you’ve all had a peaceful cricketing week.

This week, Mark and Hector are joined by someone who can tell you everything you need to know about the game.

Having begun her career in... more

If we cast our minds back to the 24th of October, 2025, some of our most devoted listeners will remember a certain Church sermon that graced the airwaves.

The sermon itself came as the clocks were preparing to tick back - the cricket season was done... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Ammon
Cricket journalist announced as guest to discuss England Cricket
Episode: Sunday Service Sermon Special
Callum Doyle
Company Secretary, Surrey County Cricket Club
Surrey County Cricket Club
Episode: Episode 31 - Company Secretary at Surrey CCC, Callum Doyle
Machel St Patrick Hewitt
Founder and co-host of The Caribbean Cricket Podcast; media commentator for BBC and TalkSPORT; former educator
Caribbean Cricket Podcast; BBC; TalkSPORT
Episode: Episode 30 - The Caribbean Cricket Podcast, Machel St Patrick Hewitt
Gareth Copley-Jones
Cricket photographer, official England photographer for Getty Images
Getty Images
Episode: Episode 29 - Sports Photography and 'A Picture of England', Gareth Copley-Jones
Cameron Steel
Former professional cricketer, Durham/Surry career documented in the episode
Cricket clubs: Middlesex, Durham, Surrey, Hampshire
Episode: Episode 28 - Cameron Steel on his retirement
Meg Lay
Pioneering grounds professional at Lords
Lords
Episode: Episode 27 - Groundswoman at Lords Cricket Ground, Meg Lay
Lawrence Booth
Editor of the Wisden Almanack
Wisden Almanack
Episode: Episode 26 - Editor of the Wisden Almanack, Lawrence Booth
Dermot Reeve
Former England all-rounder and Warwickshire captain, discussed openly about addiction and recovery
Former England cricket player, Warwickshire
Episode: Episode 25 - Dermot Reeve on his career, addiction, and recovery
Stuart Barnes
Bowling coach who has worked with county and international teams; self-employed consultant and academy founder
Independent (freelance) / Coaching Academy
Episode: Episode 24 - Fast Bowling Coaching + Consultancy, Stuart Barnes

Hosts

Mark Church
Host of the show and a prominent voice co-hosting discussions on cricket careers and industry trends.
Hector Vickers
Co-host, helps steer conversations around cricket roles and industry perspectives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • The Gower cover drive of Cricket podcasts.

    What a wonderful sparkling first edition of the Podcast, it will help us Cricket badgers get through to next April. Good luck with future editions, well done Vickers and Churchy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fenny Boi Blue
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • NEW cricket pod!

    Was searching for a cricket podcast and found this new pod… Essential listening for anyone keen on cricket. Love the fact it comes out on a Sunday!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Got’im!
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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

Listeners appreciate candid career stories and behind-the-scenes industry insights.
Format blends light banter with substantive discussions, making it useful for aspiring cricket professionals.
Guests bring real-world cricket industry depth and practical career guidance.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#122
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#37
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#5
France/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#18
Italy/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#195
Australia/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#39
New Zealand/Sports/Cricket

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Episode 2 - Surrey Director of Women's Cricket, Emma Calvert
Q: What does your day-to-day as director of cricket involve?
It involves building and growing a professional team, nurturing a performance pathway from academy up and ensuring there is a strategy for growth of the game, including tickets, sponsorships, and the long-term plan for players moving to England.
Episode 1 - Introduction with Mark Church and Hector Vickers
Q: What tips would you give to someone aiming to break into broadcasting from home today?
Church advises creating content on social platforms, starting a YouTube channel, possibly launching a personal podcast, networking widely, and consistently preparing and updating skills as the industry evolves.
Episode 1 - Introduction with Mark Church and Hector Vickers
Q: What changes have you seen in sports media since you started with the BBC in 1999, and how do you adapt to those changes?
He notes the explosion of mobile tech, social media, and multiple platforms like YouTube and TikTok, emphasizing the need to reinvent oneself and to be versatile across sport and media formats.
Episode 1 - Introduction with Mark Church and Hector Vickers
Q: So let's just get straight into it. How did your career path begin and what sparked your interest in broadcasting?
Church discusses his late start into journalism, the influence of his dad, and how university radio opened the door to sport broadcasting, highlighting a gradual rise through club and university levels before breaking into professional work.
Episode 12 - CEO of the MCC Foundation, Angus Berry
Q: How has Berry's background influenced his approach at the Foundation?
Berry describes bringing an outsider, consultative, and collaborative business perspective, listening to county needs, and avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach to scale programs effectively.

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A weekly cricket-focused interview show that explores a wide range of cricket careers beyond top-tier playing, from coaching, groundskeeping, media, analytics, and administration to player development and leadership. Episodes pair hosts' banter with in-depth chats with guests who bring real-world experience across clubs, international cricket, journalism, and support roles, often tying in industry trends, sponsorships, and career pathways. Notable strengths include a diverse slate of guests (from grounds staff to editors, photographers, and franchise executives), candid personal stories, and practical insights for aspiring professionals and enthusiasts alike. A distinctive element is how sponsorships and listener engagement are woven into t... more

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Recent guests on Sunday Service with Church and Vickers include:

1. Elizabeth Ammon
2. Callum Doyle
3. Machel St Patrick Hewitt
4. Gareth Copley-Jones
5. Cameron Steel
6. Meg Lay
7. Lawrence Booth
8. Dermot Reeve

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