Rephonic
Artwork for The Final Word Cricket Podcast

The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Adam Collins, Geoff Lemon
T20 World Cup
Australia
England
Cricket
India
South Africa
New Zealand
Pakistan
Australia National Cricket Team
South Africa National Cricket Team
Sri Lanka
England Cricket Team
Lord's
Zimbabwe
England Women's Cricket Team
Bangladesh
West Indies
Cricket Australia
South Africa-Australia Test Series
England National Cricket Team

Cricket for everyone – your friendly guide to the world's strangest sport. Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins combine match analysis with irreverence, politics, interviews and history as they follow the game they love around the world. You can support the show at patreon.com/thefinalword. Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw

PublishesDailyEpisodes1727Founded9 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
CricketNewsSportsSports News

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Latest Episodes

Season 21, Episode 7: Before a single extract of Usman Khawaja’s book made the papers, the headlines lapped the world - they all knew. But what did they know? The details emerge, bit by bit. The response set to follow, from those implicated, is now ... more

It’s Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history. This week, did we imagine that an answer intended to begin in Yorkshire would wind up at a World's Fair before the First World War? We did not, but the Belgians got more than they bargained f... more

Occasionally on tours, you get the chance to do something special and different. Playing a game with media colleagues from Australia against coaches and participants of the amazing CATCH Trust, formerly the Gary Kirsten Foundation, in the enormous to... more

It’s Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history. This week, we didn't know that this would become an Adelaide Oval special, but that's how things have panned out. A glorious visitor makes the ground home, a forgotten classic renews a modern ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Bharat Sundaresan
Cricket journalist and author
Episode: TFW Daily - It had everything - South Africa Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town Day 1
Daniel Norcross
Cricket broadcaster and commentator
Episode: Why do Test teams hate picking openers who are openers?
Miranda Debeljakovic
Repeat pledger on the show, introduced in the nerd-pledge thread and involved in the Story Time narrative about a baby's name
Patreon supporters of The Final Word
Episode: Story Time 290 – When Gavaskar did what Bradman couldn't
Ethan Bamber
County Championship Player of the Week / Warwickshire bowler
Warwickshire
Episode: Could Mike Baird be knocked off as CA chair?
Rahul Venkat
Cricketer and commentator, contributor providing insights and clues
Cricket (player/analyst)
Episode: Story Time 288 – Argentina, global nemesis
Kuldeep Yadav
Rothesay County Championship player of the round
Yorkshire (County)
Episode: The soul of Australian cricket (for sale, enquire within)
Angus Berry
Chief executive of MCC Foundation
MCC Foundation
Episode: The soul of Australian cricket (for sale, enquire within)
Simon Parbury
Head of cricket at John Hampden Grammar School
John Hampden Grammar School
Episode: The soul of Australian cricket (for sale, enquire within)
Danyal Rasool
Cricket journalist and guest on podcast
Cricket journalist
Episode: TFW Daily - Do you believe in miracles? - England Pakistan, 3rd Test, Edgbaston Day 3

Hosts

Geoff Lemon
Host of The Final Word Cricket Podcast; widely associated with the show's analytical and historical cricket storytelling.
Adam Collins
Co-host known for incisive analysis, banter, and long-form conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Nah. Not for me.

    I really like Adam Collins. Adam certainly has a great natural way in which he makes cricket inviting, and over the years I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to him here on the pod, and increasingly so on comms. I’ve also loved the guest hosts as well. Sadly, and I feel as though I should be honest, it’s Geoff that ruins the thing for me. I just can’t get past the snarky nature and at times, the egregious bias and let’s face it, palpable dislike for England. I’ve never understood why people can’t ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mick_EnglandCricket
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • The best cricket podcast, period. The weekly show for a wrap up of world cricket news, the daily shows to go deep into a day of test cricket or a white ball game, and story time for a gallop through some quirky cricket history.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ianh
    a month ago
  • Not playing !

    Love this podcast but last 2 episodes won’t download to device or play on apple podcasts.

    Tried on different ipad and phone ?!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aaaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddaaaam
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Simply awesome

    Very good and interesting content on our great game. Knowledgeable presenters. I really appreciate the effort that goes into these podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hangman1933
    Australia3 months ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    They are articulate, insightful and always generous in their praise. A stand out podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ettore Basso
    United Kingdom5 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Some critics dislike heavy swearing and ad reads.
Listeners praise articulate, insightful commentary and generosity.
Many note excessive advertising as a negative trade-off.
Fans appreciate long-form, history-rich discussions and strong host chemistry.
Sponsorships and ads are a frequent topic among listeners.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#6
United States/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#4
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#8
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#128
United Kingdom/Sports
Spotify
#50
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#129
Australia/Top Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

TFW Daily - Boland, Lyon, or left-field? - South Africa Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town Preview
Q: How will Newlands and the Cape Town Factor and the Sandpaper Factor have any influence, if at all, on the five days we've got coming up, Baz?
Sundaresan thinks the passage of time has made the 2018 scandal less influential, noting that Smith has since faced taunts about it at grounds in England and has learned to respond to them.
TFW Daily - Boland, Lyon, or left-field? - South Africa Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town Preview
Q: What do you reckon? Where's your money? What do you think if you were throwing a dart at the dartboard, what is the Australian 11 when they exchange team sheets tomorrow?
Sundaresan expects Cameron Green to replace Nick Maddinson, with Renshaw opening and Smith at four, while the main uncertainty is the bowling combination and whether Nathan Lyon or Scott Boland plays.
TFW Daily - It had everything - South Africa Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town Day 1
Q: What was up with that, by the way?
Sundaresan said Smith felt a problem in his neck while attempting a push shot in the nets and could not comfortably turn his neck the following morning.
TFW Daily - It had everything - South Africa Australia, 3rd Test, Cape Town Day 1
Q: Can we speak about the makeshift batting lineup first to further emphasize why that decision must have gone that way?
Bharat Sundaresan explained that Steve Smith withdrew with a neck problem, leaving Australia with an inexperienced and unsettled batting order. He said Cummins may have trusted the experienced bowling group to take advantage of any help in the pitch.
TFW Daily - Smith's classic catches reel - South Africa Australia, 1st Test, Durban
Q: Your general mud map on what Australia should be trying to do, excepting the limitations here at Durban at this time of year.
Bharat says Australia's approach depends on how long the openers bat, the scoring rate, the weather, and how the pitch deteriorates. A strong opening partnership could create time to bowl South Africa out, while early wickets could complicate the declaration plan.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Final Word Cricket Podcast

What is The Final Word Cricket Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running cricket-focused show that blends match analysis with irreverent commentary, history, and storytelling. Regular hosts dissect recent matches, tournament calendars, governance shifts, and cricket culture, often weaving in historical context, sponsor reads, and light banter. Noteworthy is the duo's willingness to tackle governance, strategic debates, and the sport's broader ecosystem, all delivered with a mix of deep knowledge and accessible humor that appeals to both hardcore fans and casual listeners. The format frequently features long-form conversations, Hall of Fame segments, and a strong narrative thread around the game's history and global footprint, making it useful for listeners seeking thoughtful, entertaining cricket ... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Final Word Cricket Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Final Word Cricket Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Final Word Cricket Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Final Word Cricket Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Final Word Cricket Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Final Word Cricket Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Final Word Cricket Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Final Word Cricket Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Final Word Cricket Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Final Word Cricket Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Final Word Cricket Podcast:

1. Cricket Et Al
2. ABC Cricket Podcast
3. The Grade Cricketer
4. Wisden Cricket Weekly
5. Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

How many episodes of The Final Word Cricket Podcast are there?

The Final Word Cricket Podcast launched 9 years ago and published 1727 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Final Word Cricket Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Final Word Cricket Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Final Word Cricket Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Final Word Cricket Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Final Word Cricket Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Final Word Cricket Podcast?

Recent guests on The Final Word Cricket Podcast include:

1. Bharat Sundaresan
2. Daniel Norcross
3. Miranda Debeljakovic
4. Ethan Bamber
5. Rahul Venkat
6. Kuldeep Yadav
7. Angus Berry
8. Simon Parbury

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days