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The Cricketer's County Conversation

The Cricketer
County Championship
County Cricket
One Day Cup
Somerset
The Hundred
T20 Blast
CRICKET
Glamorgan
Metro Bank One Day Cup
Surrey County Cricket Club
Project Darwin
Division Two
Leicestershire County Cricket Club
England Lions
Leicestershire
The 100
Kookaburra Ball
Surrey
English County Cricket
Gloucestershire

Join Mel Farrell, Nick Friend and special guests as they shine a light on everything county cricket and beyond. Expect expert insight from an award-winning group of correspondents as the covers are peeled off all aspects of the English domestic scene.

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Nick Friend and Mel Farrell assess the 18 counties at the halfway stage in the County Championship and discuss how the English game is looking to increase the number of female coaches on the professional circuit.

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Nick Friend and Melinda Farrell discuss Surrey's curious season and the news that the injury replacement conditions remain unchanged, while George Dobell pays tribute to Keith Piper.

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Recent Guests

Kirstie Gordon
Former England player, now playing for Scotland and The Blaze
Scotland, The Blaze
Episode: Northants' fast start & county transfer season
Pat Brown
Blast specialist, former Worcestershire standout, England Lions/Brown's interview subject
Cricket player (Worcestershire, England Lions)
Episode: T20 Blast returns: men's & women's preview
Mark Wallace
Glamorgan director of cricket
Glamorgan
Episode: A new England selector and a hat-trick hero
Ash Thorpe
Head of cricket at Park View Academy
Park View Academy
Episode: Golden oldies setting the pace in early weeks
Davina Perrin
Cricketer discussed in interview segment
England women's cricket (domestic circuit)
Episode: Corteen-Coleman, Perrin and tailenders
Tilly Corteen-Coleman
England women's cricketer spotlighted for international debut
Surrey Women/Corteen-Coleman
Episode: Corteen-Coleman, Perrin and tailenders
Jess Jonassen
Australia international cricketer; Tier 1 overseas signing for Yorkshire
Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Episode: Notts, subs and Jess Jonassen at Yorkshire
Oscar Ress
Cricketer and guest on the podcast
Episode: What to do about injury replacements?
Matt Nicholson
Former Australian fast bowler, now coach/work with Cricket New South Wales
Cricket New South Wales
Episode: The County Conversation: Championship preview

Hosts

Melinda Farrell
Host/longtime cricket journalist associated with county coverage; frequently discusses county systems, player movement, and governance implications.
Nick Friend
Co-host and cricket journalist, provides analysis on county structures, development pathways, and player movements.
Cameron Ponsonby
Host of The County Conversation; contributes local and Welsh context and broader county cricket insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Too much focus on women’s cricket

    Quite a good listen. But the host with the husky voice stutters and stammers too much. And you can guarantee that the vast majority who listen to this aren’t at all interested in women’s cricket but they keep thrusting that to the top of the agenda. Got George dobell fingerprints all over this

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    Luke knavesmire
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Balanced county cricket focus with strong expert guests.
High cricket nerd value; banter is appreciated by some, polarizing for others.
Some listeners feel womens' cricket dominates coverage at times.
Noted for insider knowledge and cross-border context.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#65
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#21
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#52
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#16
Italy/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#37
Germany/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#104
Australia/Sports/Cricket

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Women's Blast Finals Day & Project Darwin so far
Q: Has everything that's come up till this point exceeded your expectations?
Beth Barrett-Wild discusses the excitement and positive momentum, highlighting the alignment, county ownership, and early signs of improved facilities and player belonging, while acknowledging ongoing challenges and the importance of delivering on promises as year one unfolds.
Sussex captaincy and viral keepers ⏤ In conversation with John Simpson
Q: How have you found your captaincy experience so far?
Simpson expressed that it couldn't have gone much better than expected.
"A rough week at Blackpool" ⏤ In conversation with Callum Parkinson
Q: What was it like having someone like Ben Stokes walk in?
Callum expressed that there was no pressure coming from Ben Stokes, who encouraged players to be themselves and provided a positive influence on the dressing room.
"We always thought there would be a moment" - In conversation with James Bracey
Q: How do you reflect on your performance after such a dramatic game?
There's a mix of satisfaction in the performance but also a deep disappointment in not winning.
"We always thought there would be a moment" - In conversation with James Bracey
Q: What was the most memorable moment for you in that match?
The last over was critical; it was incredible to see how close the game came to different outcomes.

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A cricket-focused discussion show that centers on English county cricket, expanding to the broader domestic and women's pathways. Episodes typically blend analysis of squad moves, development pipelines, and the evolving structure of county and tier-one cricket with interviews from players, directors of cricket, and notable guests. The format often features deep dives into contract windows, replacement rules, and pathway reforms, with a cricket-nerd level of granular detail balanced by regular banter between seasoned reporters. It stands out for connecting county-level stories to national implications, highlighting talent pipelines, cross-border moves, and the practical realities of professional domestic cricket. Potential listeners include ... more

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1. Kirstie Gordon
2. Pat Brown
3. Mark Wallace
4. Ash Thorpe
5. Davina Perrin
6. Tilly Corteen-Coleman
7. Jess Jonassen
8. Oscar Ress

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