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County Cricket Natters

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Hosted by Annie Chave, Sam Dalling and Dan Whiting, County Cricket Natters will provide informal yet informative coverage of each round of the LV= Insurance County Championship.
Your experienced hosts couple their intimate knowledge of county cricket with a burning love of the domestic game, to guide you through the tournament from start to finish.
Each week’s show will hone in on one of the 18 counties, with a special guest from cricket past or present and a featured dive into the history of the club.

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Episodes

County Cricket Natters Review the LV= County Championship Final Round 2023

October 01, 2023 10:29 - 47 minutes

Annie, Dan and Harry talk through the last round of the county season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters Review the LV= County Championship Round 15 with Annie, Dan and Harry

September 23, 2023 11:16 - 33 minutes

Annie, Dan and Harry review a rain affected week of Championship cricket. Getting tight in the relegation zone with a week to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters Review the LV= County Championship Round 14 with Dan and Harry

September 16, 2023 12:10 - 36 minutes

Dan and Harry relive some exciting finishes in this weeks's LV= County Championship as Durham are promoted without playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters Review the LV= County Championship Round 12 with Annie, Dan and Harry

September 08, 2023 10:48 - 41 minutes

County Cricket Natters Review the LV= County Championship Round 12 with Annie, Dan and Harry. As Surrey march on at the top and the Division 2 promotion race heats up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters Review the LV= County Championship Round 10 with Annie, Dan and Sam

July 15, 2023 11:28 - 46 minutes

Annie, Dan and Sam review round ten of the LV=County Championship. Essex close the gap at the top of Division 1 and Durham continue to dominate Div 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters does the Ashes - 2nd Men's Test

July 02, 2023 16:27 - 44 minutes

Well wasn't that a lot of fun? Certainly those of us of an English persuasion thought something quite special was brewing. Ben Stokes almost did it (again). Just a few talking points for Sam, Vic Marks and Paul Nixon to mull over! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters does the Ashes - 1st Test

June 20, 2023 20:41 - 36 minutes

Something a bit different from you now folks: we at CCN Towers are dabbling into a bit of international cricket. And who better to join us than the quite wonderful Vic Marks. In the immediate aftermath of Australia's victory, he joins Sam and Annie to try and squeeze five days into 30 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters - County Championship Round 7 review

June 15, 2023 17:27 - 50 minutes

It is back, and it is beautiful. No, not the sun: the Champo! Join Dan, Sam and England PD skipper Callum to talk through the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters - the Blast midway (ish review)

June 10, 2023 09:09 - 57 minutes

Well the County Championship is nearly back upon us, but my has the Blast been entertaining. A little over half way through the Group Stages and there is much to talk about. So we thought we'd do a bit of a review. Joining Sam to chat T20 were England PD skipper and BBC commentator Callum Flynn and Northamptonshire live stream voice and creator of Our Cricket Dan Jadzevics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters Review the LV= County Championship Round 7 with Annie, Dan, Sam and Sussex's Fynn Hudson-Prentice

May 22, 2023 14:18 - 47 minutes

Annie, Dan and Sam are joined this week by Sussex all-rounder Fynn Hudson-Prentice as they round up the games in week 7 of the LV=County Championship. Listen to find out what Fynn thought of having to field for 208 overs against Glamorgan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters Review the LV= County Championship Round 6 with Annie, Dan, Sam and Dan Jadzevics

May 15, 2023 11:43 - 1 hour

Annie, Dan and Sam are joined by Northamptonshire cricket livestream commentator Dan Jadzevics and Sam interviews Nottinghamshire's Brett Hutton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters reviews the LV= County Championship Round 5

May 09, 2023 08:05 - 38 minutes

Now then folks, we have a very special one for you. Annie and Sam are both away this week so Dan is joined by rising star Blake Bint and Darren Gough - very much a star already! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters Review the LV= County Championship Round 4

May 02, 2023 12:24 - 44 minutes

County Cricket Natters review week four of the county championship. Annie, Dan and Sam are joined by BBC's Kevin Hand to discuss this weeks county championship results and highlights, and Sam interviews Durham's Ollie Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters Review the LV= County Championship Round 3

April 25, 2023 09:19 - 37 minutes

County Cricket Natters review week three of the county championship. Annie, Dan and Sam discuss this weeks county championship results and highlights. Another round of rain affected matches that still managed to feature great performances and a nail biting finish! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters Review the LV= County Championship Round 2

April 18, 2023 12:28 - 43 minutes

County Cricket Natters review week two of the county championship. Annie, Dan and Sam discuss this weeks county championship results and highlights and Sam interviews Durham's Matthew Kuhnemann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Championship Week One with Cameron Steel

April 11, 2023 11:33 - 54 minutes

County Cricket Natters review week one of the county championship. This week Annie, Dan and Sam are joined by Surrey's Cameron Steel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023 Cricket County Championship Season Preview with Bumble

March 30, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes

Annie, Dan and Sam are joined by special guest David Lloyd (Bumble) as they preview the 2023 county championship season. They discuss the probable relegation and promotions, the dark horses and the breakout stars as they look forward to another fabulous season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Cricket Natters - Season end with Dan Norcross

October 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour

Round up of the last games of the county championship 2022 season. Annie Chave, Dan Whiting and Harry Everett discuss the finale with guest Dan Norcross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Championship Round Up - with Chris Rushworth

September 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour

County Championship Round UpAnnie Chave, Dan Whiting and Harry Everett present a review of last week's County Championship games. With special guest Durham's Chris Rushworth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Championship Review - with Jared Warner

September 17, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes

For the first time in what feels like an eternity, Dan, Sam and Annie are back together. And they are joined by Gloucestershire quick Jared Warner to dissect this week's County Championship action.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Champ round up - with Roland Butcher

September 10, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes

The County Championship is back and that means so is CCN. Joining Annie and Dan this week to talk you through all the action is none other than Roland Butcher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Championship - Surrey still strutting

July 30, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes

Hello, helloThe last CCN for a while as we, along with the County Champ, take an unwanted hiatus. But we head out with a good 'un. Joining Dan Whiting and Sam Dalling is none other than Steve Kirby, Somerset bowling coach, County Championship winner and wannabe wicket keeper. See you on the other side.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Champ review: this is something new, Bumble part 2

July 24, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes

Well hello folks, how are we keeping? A high-scoring round (particularly  in the 2nd tier), with some stunning victories. Joining Dan and Sam was Bumble himself. What a treat for the ears.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Championship - it's hotting up

July 15, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes

Join Dan Whiting and debutant Martin Emmerson (@MartyCricket) to guide you through all the action. Sam and Annie sadly sidelined for this one but will be back sooner rather than later. Thanks for all your support.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Championship review - the Brooksy boy is happy

July 01, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Hello, hello Yes you got it...we are back.  No Annie this week. Sigh we know, we know, she is who you come for. But we do have Sam Dalling, Dan Whiting and joining them was Jack Brooks. Somerset star. Sussex star. Just all round general start. Not one you'll want to miss. 

County Champ review: Hey, Mickey

June 17, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes

The County Championship is back folks, and so are Annie, Dan and Sam.Join Dan and Sam as they sensibly ponder over all things red ball domestic cricket, while Annie nips in with a wonderful guest appearance alongside Mickey Arthur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlotte Edwards Cup Final review - Vipers win

June 12, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes

Finals day done and dusted then, and Charlotte Edwards takes home the Charlotte Edwards Trophy. Joining Sam to discuss all the finals day action was none other than Hannah Thompson and, making her pod debut,  Southern Viper Charlotte Taylor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CEC: Round 6 - Vipers, Sparks & Stars it is then

June 05, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes

Wow, in super quick time the Charlotte Edwards Cup group stages are done. Joining Sam to discuss the final round in depth are Western Storm skipper Sophie Luff and Women's Cricket Chat's Hannah Thompson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CEC Round 5: Vipers through, Sparks fly (just), Stars & Diamonds shine brightly

June 02, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes

The penultimate round of the Charlotte Edwards Cup is done and dusted. And it is hotting up.Southern Vipers will be at Northamptonshire on June 11th but who will join them?  Sparks and Stars both have it in their own hands, but don't rule out the Diamonds (last year's beaten finalists remember, they will be desperate to rectify that).Joining Sam to discuss all the action were Sunrisers' skipper Jo Gardener,  one of the VOICES of English cricket Mark Church and Women's Cricket Chat's very own ...

Shan Masood special: nice guy, run machine

June 01, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes

Wow. What an honour.  The 2022 County Cricket summer has been graced by some of the finest names in the game, and Sam and Annie were very lucky to spend time in the company of Shan Masoood. What a lovely young chap he is: he talks his formative years in England, training under 'Foxy' Fowler at Durham, perspective on the game, his love for Derbyshire, the tragic passing of his sister and much, much more. Not one you will want to miss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

CEC Round 4 with WCC: there's a Storm brewing

May 30, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes

Another round of the Charlotte Edwards Cup, and that can only mean one thing: another review brought to you by County Cricket Natters in conjunction with Women's  Cricket Chat (@WCricketChat).Joining Sam for Monday's show are Western Storm skipper (and run machine)  Sophie Luff,  Hannah Thompson Radford and, for the first time in the series, Georgie Heath. Magnificent wholesome content for your (non) Bank Holiday Monday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CEC Round 3 with Women's Cricket Chat: Lightning strikes for the first time

May 24, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes

Another weekend, another round of the CEC. And, naturally, there were four brilliant matches. Alongside Sam to talk through all the action was a stellar line-up -  Sunrisers' star Jo Gardner,  Western Storm skipper Sophie Luff & esteemed writer / commentator Hannah TR Enjoy the show folks!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

County Champ Round 7 - Sunday service with Mark Church

May 23, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes

For one final time (well at least for the last time in a few weeks), the gang are together for their usual County Championship review.  And this week Annie, Dan and Sam are joined by a man whom, if rumours are to be believed, is in line to play Richard Branson in a new biopic. But then again, they are just rumours, and we have Mr Mark Church on the show because he is one of the great orators of cricket.  Despite Mark's protestations, the honour is all ours. No CC game is left untouched, no st...

Charlotte Edwards Cup round-up in conjunction with Women's Cricket Chat

May 19, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes

The Charlotte Edwards Cup is well underway and County Cricket Natters have joined forces with the wonderful Women's Cricket Chat. Joining Sam to review Wednesday nights action were journalist and commentator Hannah Thompson-Radford and Thunder Cricket skipper Ellie Threlkeld  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up with the Sunriser Jo Gardener: County Champ & Charlotte Edwards Cup double

May 16, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes

A very special show for you this week folks. Well, they are all special but this one particularly so. She didn't wear her medal but Jo Gardener has won The Hundred at Lord's with Oval Invincibles. This week she was back in Sunriser's colours at Chelmsford for the opening round of the Charlotte Edwards Cup. Yes, that's the same Charlotte Edwards Annie has dismissed. Delighted to have Jo joined Dan, Annie & Sam to talk us through the CEC and CC action.  Fair to say there were plenty more runs. ...

Dialogue with Dizzy

May 10, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes

No Sam this week sadly but Tony Bishop from Guerilla Cricket joins Annie and Dan along with our special guest, Jason Gillespie.We talk declarations, captaincy, THAT Ben Stokes innings, oh and have I mentioned Middlesex went top of the table? Have a listen... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bumbling along - Round 4 review with Mr David Lloyd

May 02, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes

Well wasn't that fun? Another week, another CC round. Thick and fast. Love it.Joining Annie, Sam and Dan to distill the best of the action into 45 minutes or so of (hopefully) easy and tasteful listening is Bumble himself. What a gent. And if you are after a laugh, Billy Connolly's Curling routine comes highly recommended.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who loves county cricket? Gareth Batty does! Round 3 review

April 25, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes

That time of the week again folks. And joining Annie, Dan and Sam was none other than Surrey head coach and Mr T impersonator Gareth Batting. What a joy to hear a fellow CC enthusiast, well, enthuse. Listen, share, get in touch...or don't. Your call! Until next time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Too many Cooks spoil Somerset's broth: Round 2 roundup with Sam Cook

April 18, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes

It really is starting to feel like summer. A  Bank Holiday,  sunshine, games taking place on the Oval outfield, hundreds galore, and somewhere in the east, Ben Compton is still batting. In the top-tier there was a nail-biter at Taunton, Surrey crush Hampshire, Lancs do likewise to Kent. Just beneath them well, what a win for Glamorgan. Plus some honourable (and intriguing draws) elsewhere. Joining Dan, Annie and I this week is none other that Essex's Sam Cook (aka - albeit not in the dressing...

County Championship - Round 1, rounded up - runs, runs, runs

April 11, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes

Snow, hail, rain, sunshine, wind. We had it all. That will happen if you start playing cricket in early April.But that said, what a first week. Division Two in particularly had some thrilling matches.  No shortage  of centuries either. No Dan Whiting this week but Annie and Sam were joined by Guerilla Cricket's Tony Bishop and Ryan Sidebottom (yes, that one). Their Sunday night reflections are here. Ryan was "fresh" from a charity football match between Bedale Town FC and a celebrity XI.  Thr...

County Championship preview - with Dan Norcross

April 01, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes

Annie, Dan and Sam are back (well, they never really went away - they just stopped podcasting for a bit) and ready for another season of the County Championship. Naturally then, it is snowing. Double Dan for the big preview too; Dan Norcross. He of TMS (both versions) fame. Wonderful to be joined by such a brilliant orator of the game.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That's a wrap...in October

October 05, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Well folks the County Championship is done and dusted, Warwickshire claiming both that crown and the follow-up Bob Willis Trophy. Join Annie, Sam, Dan and special guest Harry Everett who sit down and discuss their team of the season. 

We have a Champion - review of the last round

September 29, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Join Dan, Annie and guest Harry Everett to look back at the thrills and spills of the CC finale. 

Larkins around with Allan Lamb - Northamptonshire special

September 19, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Join Dan and Annie this week to review round 3 of the County Championship Division stages, plus an interview with special guest, none other than 79 Test cap  Allan Lamb as we focus on Northamptonshire  

We have a title race - with Rikki Clarke

September 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

Well folks we have a title race. Notts win again and remain favourites. But Yorks swat Somerset aside at Scarborough, crushing the Cidermen's dream and putting themselves in the hunt. Plus Hampshire's victory at Edgbaston means it is wide-open. Surrey special this week and Dan, Annie and Sam were joined by none other than Rikki Clarke who is just a few short weeks from retirement. Always good fun to chat to Rikki - remember it is his benefit year and there is still time to get involved: gol...

Finally, it has returned - and the title race is wide open

September 03, 2021 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MB

It's back, and not before time. The County Championship returned this week after a little musical chairs. Groups A, B and C step aside: we have Divisions One, Two and Three.  In three weeks' time we will have a new County Champion and we will be with you every step of the way. Joining Sam and Annie this week were none other than Paul Edwards and Kevin Hand, and the four of us waltzed through each of the eight games. Notts win at Somerset has blown things wide open. 

Royal London Review - 20 August - Glamorgan: the Champs

August 20, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

That's it. Done and dusted. What a tournament, capped with a brilliant Final. And Glamorgan take the cup back to Wales. A deserved win for them.  Durham had a magnificent competition but fell just short. Joining Sam to discuss to Final and look back at the RLR were Mark Church, Nick Friend and Ella Chandler. 

Royal London Review - 18 August - to the Final

August 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Yes we've reached that time already. 18 counties whittled down to two: Glamorgan, who last won a one-day trophy in 2004 (Norwich Union League) and Durham who secured the title in 2014. And the two group winners meet. Fantastic stuff. Ahead of the Final at Trent Bridge Sam was joined by Nick Friend and Ella Chandler to review the semi-finals, while Tom Cullen and Scott Borthwick joined to preview the big game. 

RLR - 16 August - pseudo-QFs

August 16, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Well the semi-finals are upon us. Yorkshire travelled to Chelmsford on Saturday and were well beaten, meaning its Essex who head to Glamorgan today.  Surrey also secured a semi-final berth courtesy of a relatively comfortable victory over Gloucestershire at the Oval. Joining Sam to review the action and look ahead to this week were Ed Seabourne and Mark Church. 

Royal London Review - 13 August - to the knockouts

August 13, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Wow. The Group stages are done and dusted. And haven't they been magnificent?  In less than a week we will have a new champion but first there are the knock-outs. Joining Sam to discuss all of the dramatic final day was Kevin Hand, Ella Chandler and Richard Clarke (The Grumbler).