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The Final Word Cricket Podcast

Adam Collins, Geoff Lemon
T20 World Cup
Cricket
Australia
England
India
Test Cricket
England Cricket Team
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
South Africa
The Ashes
Travis Head
Ashes Series
Zimbabwe
Ashes
Australian Cricket
Usman Khawaja
World Cup
Steve Smith
England Women's 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

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Australia Bangladesh Daily, 2nd Test, Mackay Day 1: The world’s newest Test venue was christened with more chaotic cricket, with 18 wickets falling on Day 1, 12 of them shared by two supreme left-arm quicks in Shoriful Islam and Mitchell Starc. Natur... more

England Pakistan Daily, 1st Test, Headingley Day 3: England returned to the winners' dais for the first time in the Root 2.0 era, with Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue filleting a soft Pakistan underbelly in under 90 overs of bowling across two innings... more

England Pakistan Daily, 1st Test, Headingley Day 2: A few things went right for Pakistan: Ali Usman grafted his way to a five-wicket day, and they're very distantly still in the game overnight, if they can have an excellent third morning. However, it... more

England Pakistan Daily, 1st Test, Headingley Day 1: England wanted to bowl, Pakistan wanted to bat, and while both sides were happy at the toss, only one side was later. There was a moment though, a lovely moment... and then things changed. Danyal Ra... more

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Recent Guests

Bharat Sundaresan
Cricket journalist and guest on the episode
Cricket publisher/journalist
Episode: After a fat New Zealander, a thin New Zealander
Anthony Brown
Long-time listener and storyteller who contributed a personal story to the episode
The Final Word community
Episode: Story Time 279 – A white whale breaches the foam at last, at last
Ollie Randall
Author of Writers in Whites
Author of Writers in Whites
Episode: TFW Book Club - How cricket inspired Sherlock and Peter Pan
Abhi Kuruvilla
Former India cricketer, Hall of Fame nominee
India cricket
Episode: TFW Daily - The big boys are back - England India 1st ODI
David Lloyd Bumble
Cricket broadcaster and Hall of Fame nominee
Sky (broadcast), cricket
Episode: TFW Daily - The big boys are back - England India 1st ODI
Ffion Wynne
BBC cricket writer
BBC
Episode: TFW Daily - ECB crash their own party - England India, Women's Test, Lord's Day 3
Luke Reynolds
Supporter and contributor mentioned as on the show
The Final Word Cricket Podcast
Episode: Story Time 277 – Who else has clinched the Ashes on debut?
Firdose Moonda
Journalist contributing to coverage of the tournament
ESPNcricinfo
Episode: TFW Daily - England are Australia's challenger - Women's T20 World Cup, semi-final 2
Andy McBride
Irish cricketer (spinner/all-rounder)
Ireland cricket
Episode: Story Time 275 – Once again, stump becomes weapon

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
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ettore Basso
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Okay, but….

    So many adverts, probably makes up a good 15% of each podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Barnsey17890
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • can you just not mention the AFL for 2 fucking seconds? JFC it's so cringe, just do an AFL podcast if you can't shut up about it

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Jack
    5 months ago
  • Too many ads

    I like the content; however, the advertising is too much. Specifically, CBUS superannuation have behaved appallingly towards their members by not paying them benefits they were entitled to - and fined for that behaviour.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DinoJnr123
    Australia8 months ago
  • We’re just normal men

    The best cricket podcast out there and today they reference blooper of all time . Can I love these guys anymore? It’s making the horror show that is the Ashes ( for England fans) bearable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Huly12
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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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.

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Apple Podcasts
#3
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Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#98
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#4
France/Sports/Cricket
Apple Podcasts
#4
Australia/Sports/Cricket

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CA sell-off hits more roadblocks, Ben Stokes hits the showers
Q: What is the significance of the chairs meeting in relation to the Big Bash privatisation?
It represents a potential move toward more direct state influence on Cricket Australia's governance, with caveats, and could accelerate or stall privatization depending on whether state boards approve the agreed framework.
TFW Book Club - Picture of England, with Gareth Copley-Jones
Q: How did the collaboration with Rory Dollard shape the way the pictures tell their stories?
Rory helped convert many separate photographs into a cohesive narrative by giving players a voice around the images, letting the viewer understand why each moment mattered and how it fit into a larger chapter of English cricket.
TFW Book Club - Picture of England, with Gareth Copley-Jones
Q: What makes a photograph of, say, Stokes at Headingley so iconic beyond the moment itself?
The image crystallizes a narrative—the look, the posture, the context of the celebration—capturing not just the event but the character and arc of the player within the team's broader story.
TFW Book Club - Picture of England, with Gareth Copley-Jones
Q: Can you give us a sense of what it feels like being on the ground with the players immediately after a big moment?
It's electric and intimate; you're in the thick of it, witnessing emotion up close, and you're constantly balancing the energy of the moment with the need to stay ready to capture the next instant that could define the story.
The Final Word with Charlotte Edwards
Q: How are you feeling roughly a year into the England coaching role?
Edwards describes it as a whirlwind but incredibly rewarding, with a sense of privilege and a recognition of the work needed to translate a strong domestic base into success at the international level.

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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

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