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1. ENG v PAK - First Test; Day One - Robinson & Tongue Bowl Ensure The Joe Root Era Gets Off To A Perfect Start!

   19 Aug 2026 · 19 min

   Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Darren Gough to look back at Day 1 of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley, with England closing on 112-2, trailing by…

2. England NEED to get back on track - Howzat for a Pod

   19 Aug 2026 · 56 min

   Is this the point from when English test cricket starts looking up again? Is this the time for certain players to step up and stake their claim? Will Joe Root be a better captain than he was 4 years ago? Was…

3. Is Bangladesh's Win Against Australia The Biggest SHOCK In Test History & Mickey Arthur Previews England v Pakistan!

   18 Aug 2026 · 59 min

   Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to Bangladesh's shock 9-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin, and also look ahead to England's three-match Test…

4. What England Can Expect From Stephen Fleming & Has 2026 Been A Wasted Test Summer?!

   14 Aug 2026 · 22 min

   Sam Ellard is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison as well as Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to discuss the appointment of Stephen Fleming as England's new Test Head Coach. What…

5. The Post-Stokes Era Begins - Howzat for a Pod

   12 Aug 2026 · 50 min

   Have England got their side balance right? Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled as England name their 16-man squad before the upcoming test series against Pakistan Sam Ellard is back alongside Faraaz Noor and…

6. Do England Have The Quality To Be No.1 In Test Cricket & Jason Gillespie Previews A Legacy Defining 12 Months For Australia!

   11 Aug 2026 · 58 min

   Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to dissect England's Test squad named for the first 2 Tests against Pakistan later this month. They are also joined on the show by the former…

7. Can Fleming rebuild England? - Howzat for a Pod

   5 Aug 2026 · 51 min

   Is Stephen Fleming the right man to win England the Ashes? Is there a worry about his lack of test experience? Should we just let Joe Root focus on his batting? Does this give more hope of Stokes' return next summer?…

8. Following On - John Bracewell REVEALS What To Expect From A Stephen Fleming Side!

   4 Aug 2026 · 49 min

   Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Stephen Fleming's appointment as the England Test Head Coach. They discuss what he'll bring to the role, what it will be like…

9. Howzat for a Pod - Live from The Hundred!

   31 Jul 2026 · 52 min

   This week, Sam, Faraaz, and Georgie are coming to you live from The Oval for a special bonus episode of Howzat for a Pod! Captured right in the middle of the electric Hundred double-header between MI London and London…

10. Howzat for a Pod - The inside scoop on CLICKGATE

    29 Jul 2026 · 47 min

    On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath. It's the biggest cricketing story of the week, the 'clickgate' scandal up in the NorthEast. Luckily we had the inside information as…

11. Following On - Ryan Campbell Declares Interest In England Job & Root Set To Be Named Interim Test Captain

    28 Jul 2026 · 50 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They also sit down for a wide-ranging chat with Durham Head Coach Ryan Campbell, who throws his hat into…

12. Following On - Who Now For England After Flower Rules Himself Out & A Tribute To Sir Garfield Sobers!

    23 Jul 2026 · 56 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the latest on England's search for a new Test Head Coach & reflect on their ODI series win against India. They are also joined by the…

13. Howzat for a Pod - England White Ball success & The Hundred gets underway!

    22 Jul 2026 · 52 min

    On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath. England clinch a 2-1 ODI series win over India with a record breaking win at Lord's. Are we actually quite good? Could McCullum…

14. Howzat for a Pod - McCullum SACKED from Test duties

    15 Jul 2026 · 57 min

    On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath. Brendon McCullum is gone (from the Test side). Was he lucky to survive as long as he did? How will we look back on his time in…

15. Following On - Who Will REPLACE Brendon McCullum as England Test Head Coach?

    15 Jul 2026 · 55 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss Brendon McCullum stepping down as England's Test Head Coach and the runners and riders to replace him in the role. They also hear from…

16. Following On - Brendon McCullum STEPS DOWN As England Men's Test Head Coach!

    13 Jul 2026 · 18 min

    Jon Norman is joined by Cricket Commentator Neil Manthorp as well as Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber to react to the breaking news that Brendon McCullum has stepped down as England Men's Test Head Coach.…

17. Following On - India March Towards HISTORIC Victory In Lord's Test!

    12 Jul 2026 · 17 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and Women's Cricket Commentator Georgie Heath to look back at Day 3 of the Women's Test between England and India at Lord's, with England…

18. Following On - Gaud Makes History As India Dominate & England Toil At Lord's!

    11 Jul 2026 · 17 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricket Analyst and Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber & Women's Cricket Commentator Georgie Heath to look back at Day 2 of the Only Test between England Women and India Women at Lord's, with India…

19. Following On - A HISTORIC Day At Lord's As Women's Test Between England & India Firmly In The Balance

    10 Jul 2026 · 17 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by Cricket Analyst & Broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and Women's Cricket Commentator Georgie Heath to look back at Day 1 of the Women's Test between England and India at Lord's, with England closing…

20. Howzat for a Pod - Bull Stops Play

    8 Jul 2026 · 46 min

    On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was back alongside Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath. England get smashed in the Final of the Women's T20 World Cup. Can anyone stop the Aussies? Meanwhile England's white ball side show…

21. Following On - Bethell To Open In ODI Cricket; England's Captaincy Conundrum & Babar REAPPOINTED Pakistan Captain

    8 Jul 2026 · 54 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to preview England's upcoming ODI series against India, discuss who should be England's next Test captain, and they look back at the Women's T20…

22. What's your XI for Headingley and who should be England's next captain?

    7 Jul 2026 · 43 min

    Who should be England's XI for Leeds and why is this such a difficult question to answer? Who should be England's next red ball captain and why is this an even more difficult riddle to solve? All of this plus Jon tries…

23. Following On - Nasser Hussain PREVIEWS The ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final

    3 Jul 2026 · 10 min

    Scott Taylor speaks with the former England captain Nasser Hussain ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final between England and Australia on Sunday. They discuss England's chances of victory, how tough a test…

24. What went on behind the scenes before, during and after Stokes' retirement bombshell

    2 Jul 2026 · 51 min

    What really happened in the Press Box when news of Ben Stokes' retirement broke? Where now for England, Baz, Rob and the red ball captaincy? Are there any winners in all of this? What will England do about Harry Brook?…

25. Howzat for a Pod - English cricket is a mess!

    1 Jul 2026 · 58 min

    On this week’s episode, Sam Ellard was joined by Faraaz Noor and Georgie Heath making her Howzat for a Pod debut! After a crazy week in the world of cricket there was plenty to get into! Ben Stokes is gone! What did…

26. Following On - Will McCullum Follow Stokes Out Of The England Door & New Zealand Punch Above Their Weight (Again!)

    30 Jun 2026 · 45 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to reflect on England's 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand? What now for Ben Stokes following his…

27. Following On - What Next For Brendon McCullum & England's Test Side After RARE Home Defeat?!

    29 Jun 2026 · 38 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 160-run defeat to New Zealand in the third and final Test at Trent Bridge. What now for England's Test side after a…

28. Following On - Ben Stokes Announces SHOCK Retirement As England Head Towards Series Defeat!

    28 Jun 2026 · 24 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 4 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge,…

29. Following On - Are New Zealand Favourites To Win The Series As England Toil At Trent Bridge?!

    27 Jun 2026 · 22 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the third Test between England and New Zealand. New Zealand closed on…

30. Following On - Duckett's Century Helps England Fight Back On Day 2 At Trent Bridge!

    26 Jun 2026 · 23 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 2 of the third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with…

31. Following On - Have New Zealand GIFTED England An Opportunity After Latham & Conway's Centuries?!

    25 Jun 2026 · 19 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 1 of the third and final Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge,…

32. Howzat for a Pod - Faraaz and England's cricketing SHOCKERS, records SMASHED and Sunday roast tips

    24 Jun 2026 · 54 min

    Sam Ellard and Faraaz Noor are back for this week's episode of 'Howzat for a Pod' following an eventful few days in the world of cricket. Did Faraaz have a worse cricketing weekend than the England team? Ben Stokes is…

33. Following On - How Difficult Is It To REGAIN Trust Once It's Broken & Will Stokes Return With His Reputation Enhanced?!

    24 Jun 2026 · 36 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior and Cricket Writer Jarrod Kimber to reflect on another busy week for English Cricket off the field. How difficult is it to regain the trust once it's…

34. Following On - Will Stokes & McCullum's Relationship Ever Be The Same, Or Shall England Make A Change?!

    23 Jun 2026 · 55 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at England's 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, and ahead to this week's series decider at Trent Bridge.…

35. Following On - Is Next Week's Third Test BOOM Or BUST For Brendon McCullum As England Head Coach?!

    22 Jun 2026 · 35 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney and Broadcaster Cameron Ponsonby to reflect on England's 253-run defeat to New Zealand at The Oval, and look ahead to the third Test at Trent Bridge…

36. Following On - Is England's Lack Of Experience Showing As New Zealand March Towards Victory?

    20 Jun 2026 · 18 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 4 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with England closing on 182-5, with New Zealand needing another…

37. Following On - Did England PROVE They Got Their Team Selection Wrong As New Zealand Dominate On Day 3?

    19 Jun 2026 · 19 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 3 of the Second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with New Zealand closing on 252-3, a lead of 352 runs? Did…

38. Following On - Phillips Century Leaves England On The Ropes After Dramatic Day 2!

    18 Jun 2026 · 18 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 2 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with England closing on 222-6, still trailing by 169 runs.…

39. Following On - Baker's Maiden Test Wicket; Archer's Fiery Spell & New Zealand's Wasted Opportunity!

    17 Jun 2026 · 19 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 1 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at The Oval, with New Zealand…

40. Howzat for a Debut | Stokes DROPPED | Best siblings in cricket | Who's got the biggest aura?

    17 Jun 2026 · 44 min

    Welcome to Howzat for a Pod. Sam Ellard and Faraaz Noor are in the hot seats for the very first episode to break down a massive week of cricket action. The busiest woman in cricket, Georgie Heath is also with us as…

41. Following On - Does Ben Stokes Have A Future As Test Captain; Williamson's Retirement & Sensational Sussex!

    16 Jun 2026 · 58 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the second Test between England and New Zealand, which starts at the Kia Oval on Wednesday. They hear from the England Head…

42. Following On - Does Brendon McCullum's Press Conference Hint Ben Stokes Won't Return As England Captain?!

    15 Jun 2026 · 20 min

    Jon Norman is joined by commentator Neil Manthorp to look ahead to England's second Test against New Zealand, with live ball-by-ball commentary available for overseas listeners on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.…

43. EMERGENCY POD! - Stokes & Atkinson DROPPED FROM ENGLAND TEST SQUAD

    10 Jun 2026 · 26 min

    Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson will not play for England at The Oval next week. So what does this mean for their futures? Why has Joe Root been asked to captain ahead of the vice-captain Harry Brook? What team will…

44. Following On - Does Jofra Archer RETURN To The England Side For The Second New Zealand Test?!

    9 Jun 2026 · 41 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on England's 115-run victory over New Zealand at Lord's. How vital was it that England won after what happened in Australia, and can…

45. Following On - England Win First Test Despite 'Substandard' Pitch at Lord's!

    7 Jun 2026 · 21 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at England's 115-run win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. Did the…

46. Following On - England Favourites To Win First Test After 17 Wicket Day At Lord's

    5 Jun 2026 · 23 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 2 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, with New Zealand…

47. Following On - Ollie Robinson's Dream England Return As 16 Wickets Fall On Day One!

    4 Jun 2026 · 19 min

    Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison and the former New Zealand captain Jeremy Coney to look back at Day 1 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's, with New Zealand…

48. Cricket Collective - Will Brendon McCullum Succeed With Bazball 3.0?!

    2 Jun 2026 · 55 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look ahead to the start of England's Test series against New Zealand, which starts at Lord's on Thursday. They also hear exclusively from…

49. County Cricketer S5 Ep9 A George Dobell lament

    27 May 2026 · 59 min

    Why is George so pessimistic about the future of red ball cricket? Is there anything the non-Hundred hosting counties can do to survive? How big a mess is the Blast schedule and what can be done about that? Is 7000 at…

50. Following On - Bethell's Injury Scare; Nathan Smith On New Zealand's Chances & Ticket Drama In South Africa!

    26 May 2026 · 55 min

    Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to discuss the week's biggest stories. They are also joined on the show by the New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith, and the England batter…