A weekly podcast covering the ins and out of the wonderful world of County Cricket. Hosted by Bears fan Aaron Viles AKA The Cricket Connoisseur (@thecricketconnoisseur_) and featuring special guests from all over the County Circuit, TCCP is your one-stop-shop for all things concerning England and Wales’ premier cricketing competitions.
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Welcome to Episode 330 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron, Ciaran, Joe and Matt sat down to look back on the key moments and major talking points from the Third Round of the 2025 County Championship such as Middlesex's thumping 9-wicket victory over Glamorgan at Lord's, Sam Cook's upcoming call-up to the England Test side, Rehan Ahmed's outstanding century at Old Trafford and Michael Booth's marvellous 5-wicket haul at Edgbaston. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!
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3 days ago
3 days ago
Welcome to Episode 329 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, host Aaron sat down with Charlotte Ashton, the founder of the 'Is That Middle?' blog, as well as beloved BBC Radio Bristol commentator Ed Seabourne to discuss the major talking points ahead of the 2025 Women's Metro Bank One Day Cup such as Hampshire's marquee signing of Ellyse Perry, the incredible bowling options at the disposal of Surrey, Lancashire and The Blaze, Somerset and Warwickshire's long-term investment in youth and the highly-anticipated title race throughout the season in League Two. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!
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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Welcome to Episode 328 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron, Joe and Matt sat down to look back on the key moments and major talking points from the Second Round of the 2025 County Championship such as Warwickshire's heart-pounding 1-wicket victory over Durham at The Riverside, Sussex's commanding 260-run win over Somerset in Hove, Sonny Baker's maiden First-Class 5-wicket haul and Caleb Jewell's exceptional first pair of games for Derbyshire. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!
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Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Welcome to Episode 327 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron and Joe sat down with fellow County Cricket badger Matt Howes to look back on the key moments and major talking points from the Opening Round of the 2025 County Championship such as Tom Banton's record-breaking 371 against Worcestershire in Taunton, Luis Reece's magnificent 10-wicket haul against Gloucestershire in Derby, Tazeem Ali's eye-catching First-Class debut at Edgbaston and Fergus O'Neill's outstanding start to life in a Nottinghamshire shirt. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!
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Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Welcome to Episode 326 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, host Aaron sat down with Gloucestershire CCC and BBC Radio London commentator Dan Whiting to discuss his early cricketing days in North London, his initial journey into the world of sports broadcasting, the highs and lows of life as a commentator as well as his highlights from an unforgettable Summer of covering Gloucestershire and Surrey in 2024. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!
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https://www.countycricketmatters.com/natters-podcast
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taking-Mic-Diary-Cricket-Season/dp/B0DMK5J3HV
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Welcome to Episode 325 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron and Joe sat down to analyse the 8 teams competing in Division Two of the 2025 County Championship as well as discussing the major transfers and news stories from a busy off season in England and Wales. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!
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Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Welcome to Episode 324 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, host Aaron sat down with the dynamic trio of Ciaran McCarthy, Joe Nuttall and Matt Whiley to analyse the 10 teams competing in Division One of the 2025 County Championship as well as discussing the major transfers and news stories from a busy winter in England and Wales. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!
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Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Welcome to Episode 323 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, host Aaron sat down with Blaze and former Warwickshire opener Marie Kelly to discuss her earliest cricketing memories in Earlswood, the highlights from her time as captain of the Bears, the art of batting and her future aspirations at Trent Bridge heading into the 2025 season and beyond. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!
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Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Welcome to Episode 322 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, host Aaron sat down with Essex wicketkeeper Simon Fernandes to discuss his earliest cricketing memories in Colchester, the art of wicketkeeping, the highlights from his maiden Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign last year and his future aspirations in the game heading into the 2025 season and beyond. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!
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Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Welcome to Episode 321 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, host Aaron sat down with Warwickshire and former Staffordshire opener Zen Malik to discuss his earliest cricketing memories, the highs and lows of his inspiring journey into the county circuit, the highlights from his time at SACA and his future aspirations at Edgbaston heading into the 2025 season and beyond. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!
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