The Talk Of Trent Bridge Podcast

Andre Adams arrived at Trent Bridge having been on the verge of retiring from cricket. Seven summers later, he left as a County Championship winner and a firm favourite with the Notts faithful. In this special edition of the Talk of Trent Bridge podcast, Adams relives the agony and ecstasy of the 2010 triumph and spoke about how playing for Notts reignited his passion for the sport.

A legendary performer with both bat and ball, Sir Richard Hadlee's status as an all-time Nottinghamshire and New Zealand great is assured. Ahead of the Blackcaps' appearance at Trent Bridge this week, Sir Richard checked in from Down Under for an in-depth conversation about all things cricket - from his take on England coach Brendon McCullum and his early impression of Stuart Broad to his memories of a distinguished domestic career.

T20 icon David Hussey, who reigned supreme at Trent Bridge between 2004 and 2013, checks in from the IPL to reminisce about his summers in Nottingham. Hussey explains why he felt compelled to build such a long association with Notts, discusses the first time he met Outlaws ever-present Samit Patel, and shares his joy at watching Nottinghamshire's success from afar.

Two Outlaws recently returned from their winter travels pay the home dressing room a visit. Joe Clarke discusses his experience of facing James Pattinson and assesses the strength in depth of the Nottinghamshire squad, while Haseeb Hameed speaks of how it felt to return to Nottingham after a testing stint down under, and shares his overriding ambitions for his time at Trent Bridge. 

Returning Vitality Blast skipper Dan Christian logged on from Australia to discuss what makes Trent Bridge special, his approach to ensuring successful sides continue to evolve, and life on the road as a father after his daughter was born last year.

As the Nottinghamshire squad enjoy a week off before finalising their pre-season preparations, two overseas Outlaws check in to look ahead to 2022. From Australia, James Pattinson shared his excitement at being able to commit to a full county campaign, and gave a glowing assessment of the strength in depth to be found at Trent Bridge. Meanwhile, from South Africa, Dane Paterson recalled how Luke Fletcher urged him towards his 50-wicket milestone.

Paceman Zak Chappell and homegrown all-rounder Lyndon James visit the home dressing room to relive some of the standout moments from 2021. Lyndon shares the pressure he felt fielding in the slips for an England legend, Zak reminisces about a hard-fought four days in Worcester – and some dubious claims about golfing ability are made.

Nottinghamshire all-rounders past and present pay the home dressing room a visit to look back at a landmark summer. Paul Franks gives his assessment of Liam Patterson-White's maiden ton at Taunton, Patterson-White himself sets out his strategy for success in seasons to come, and there's a somewhat unexpected interruption to proceedings.

Seam bowling talent Toby Pettman and Assistant Coach Kevin Shine pay the home dressing room a visit to discuss seasons gone by and look ahead to the summer of 2022. Toby sheds some light on his exuberant on-field celebrations and shares the unexpected benefits of the pre-season programme, while Kevin recalls dismissing Ian Botham on the way to his maiden First-Class five-fer.

A rising star behind the stumps and a key figure in Notts' red-ball revival look back on the most memorable moments from the 2021 campaign. Brett Hutton recalls a landmark victory over Lancashire which he feels is the finest First-Class success he has ever been a part of, while Dane Schadendorf tells the tale of a surprise mid-match call-up to the Nottinghamshire first team.

Two Trent Bridge titans who are getting better and better as the years go by pay a visit to the home dressing room. Samit Patel spoke of his pride at seeing his teammates put together such a strong red-ball season, Luke Fletcher discussed his surprise foray into the Abu Dhabi T10 League, and the duo share their joy at the impending return of James Pattinson.

The Trent Bridge dressing room plays host to half an hour of somewhat chaotic Christmas energy, as Outlaws opener Sol Budinger and Head of Science & Medicine James Pipe pay the podcast a visit. The duo share tales of their festive traditions, from barbecues on the beach to children's carol services, while Budinger discusses the thrill of making his Notts first team debut as part of a powerhouse T20 line-up.

Young guns Joey Evison and Calvin Harrison recap their respective 2021 journeys on the Talk Of Trent Bridge podcast. Evison recounts his maiden five-wicket haul against Durham aged just 19, whilst Harrison looks back over a meteoric rise which started with a century at Trent Bridge against Nottinghamshire in March. Listen to the full episode above.

Two of the newest recruits to the Nottinghamshire dressing room stop by to chew the fat on their experiences in the senior squad so far. Housemates Sammy King and James Hayes pay a visit to lift the lid on each other's most annoying habits, King discusses his cricket-mad family upbringing, and all-rounder Fateh Singh receives a surprise phone call whilst on England Under 19s duty in Sri Lanka.

A homegrown hero and an all-format run-machine are the guests for the first episode of the new series. Jake Ball discusses his road to recovery and his unshakeable belief in his football skills, while Ben Slater recalls an unexpected T20 debut for the Outlaws and shares insight on pre-season so far. Plus, Dane Paterson receives a surprise phone call as he winters well in South Africa.

Jake Ball looks back on winning the BBL with Sydney Sixers, how his Australian sojourn whetted his appetite for more success with Notts this summer, and explains the particular challenges of touring India.Meanwhile, Sol Budinger shares why family and fitness were at the heart of his winter on the other side of the world.

As he soaks up the sun and the expertise of global greats in Abu Dhabi, Paul Franks discusses what the Outlaws contingent in the UAE can gain from their time in the T10, and the prospect of picking the brains of legendary Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara. Plus, Matt Carter shares his unorthodox lockdown hobbies, and his pride at helping the spinners of tomorrow to harness their passion for the game.

Joe Clarke, fresh from a stint in the BBL with Perth Scorchers, discusses the joys of playing in front of a crowd once more - and opens up about his long-term all-format cricketing goals. Plus Tom Moores talks T10, winning the Lanka Premier League, and how his red-ball century at Trent Bridge last summer was the perfect demonstration of how he wants to approach the First-Class game.

After a summer in which the sight of Luke Fletcher in full flight and celebrating with his trademark gusto was all too rare, the Bulwell Bomber checks in to discuss his close-season rehab. Fletcher also shares the highs and lows of a fortnight outside of the cricketing bubble on work experience with John Pye Auctions, while opener Ben Compton paints an idyllic picture of life as housemate of seamer Zak Chappell.

Long-term aims come to the fore in the first podcast of 2021, with Zak Chappell sharing the reasons why he feels firmly at home at Trent Bridge, and Ant Botha discussing his aspirations for the Notts squad of 2021 to leave their own legacy. Meanwhile, Assistant Coach Botha spoke of the trials and tribulations of home-schooling - prompting Chappell to show that the many hours he spent in Latin lessons weren't entirely wasted.

As the Nottinghamshire squad prepared to begin their festive break, Peter Trego and Ben Slater popped by for half an hour of cricket and Christmas chat. Trego was not afraid to shy away from controversy when it came to his favourite festive films and songs, while the all-rounder also reminisced about his role as the Outlaws' Finals Day super-sub. Meanwhile, Slater spoke of the dubious pleasure of house-sharing as an up-and-coming batsman, and discussed his three-year contract extension. Plus, Stuart Broad looks back on Nottinghamshire's season and discusses his two key aims for 2021.

Three studio guests, two overseas Outlaws, and one dentist - episode two of the Talk of Trent Bridge podcast is by no means light on surprises. Harry Gurney hears from Jake Ball while the right-armer enjoys a day of rest in South Africa, Samit Patel checks in from Sri Lanka, and Harry's dentist unwittingly picks the perfect time to call about an appointment. Meanwhile, Haseeb Hameed discusses his first year with Notts, and Tom Barber describes the joys of house-sharing with Peter Trego.

The Talk of Trent Bridge podcast relocates to Nottinghamshire's inner sanctum, with Club Captain Steven Mullaney and Player of the Season Ben Duckett chewing the fat in the home dressing room. Duckett shares what inspired him to become the fittest he's ever been in 2020, Mullaney discusses the day he took the Vitality Blast trophy to his daughter's school, and Joe Clarke receives an unexpected phone call during his Australian quarantine.

Two senior Trent Bridge figures and a pair of rising stars make appearances on this week's podcast, with plenty of ground covered. Director of Cricket Mick Newell and Head Coach Peter Moores share their thoughts on the delayed start to the season, while the likes of Derek Randall and Alan Knott feature in their reminiscences about their playing days. Meanwhile, Liam Patterson-White lifts the lid on his winter in New Zealand, and Sol Budinger discusses how he was inspired to write an ode to Trent Bridge.

A pair of Nottinghamshire stalwarts checked in for the latest edition of the Talk of Trent Bridge podcast to share tales of pre-seasons gone by and the unique challenges of training at home. Luke Fletcher took a break from his daily hike to discuss home-schooling, bedroom-sharing and where life could have taken him if he weren't a cricketer. Meanwhile, Samit Patel found a quiet spot at home to wax lyrical over his all-time sporting heroes – and share what it was like to compete against some of them in the Test arena.

Globetrotting left-armer Harry Gurney is the latest Talk of Trent Bridge guest, dropping into the studio to discuss his pre-season and memories of years gone by. Gurney shares a teambuilding tale involving Samit Patel, Luke Fletcher and white-water rafting, and explains why he's lending his support to a man bidding to run the fastest half-marathon in cricket kit. Plus, Joe Clarke and Ben Duckett discuss their aspirations as Nottinghamshire cricketers and the traits they admire in each other.

For one week only, Talk Of Trent Bridge season 2 host Jake Ball returns to the hot-seat to host the podcast with special guests Peter Trego, Matt Carter and Ovie The Dog. The trio talk about their love of dogs, what it's like in the Outlaws' newest training facility, the marquee at Notts Sports Ground, and their cricketing inspirations when they were youngsters. Listen to see if the trio can keep their focus as Ovie roams around the studio causing mischief, and a few interruptions.

As he enjoys a moment of downtime before heading to Nottingham for the Vitality Blast, Outlaws T20 captain Dan Christian checks in from Melbourne to explain why he can't wait to return to Trent Bridge. The skipper also shares memories of appearing alongside his sporting heroes in the recent Bushfire game, and discusses the unenviable job of picking an XI from the Outlaws' all-star roster. Plus, Stuart Broad talks about his role as a senior player in the Notts setup, and opens up on why he couldn't imagine playing domestic cricket for any other county.

As he continues his winter of work with Gary Kirsten and the England setup, Outlaws batsman Chris Nash checks in from Cape Town to discuss his close-season so far. Nash explains what impressed him most about his time working with Eoin Morgan's world champions, opens up on how this winter has helped his professional development, and shares how his time in South Africa could have gone down a very different avenue. Plus, Harry Gurney looks back at his time in Australia with Melbourne Renegades and provides an insight into his preparations for a busy summer in Kolkata and Nottingham.

From Nottingham to Australia, and from the Trent Bridge turf to the ice of the Motorpoint Arena, this week's episode of the Talk of Trent Bridge podcast covers plenty of ground. As his Sydney Thunder side bid for glory in the BBL, Alex Hales discusses being an Outlaw overseas - and his wondercatch to dismiss David Miller. Steven Mullaney casts his mind back to 2018, and relives the moment he was asked to become club captain by Peter Moores. And we hear from Jordan Kelsall, a rising star on the Nottingham Panthers roster, on following the Outlaws and how he could have chosen cricket over ice hockey.

As an intense pre-season continues, new face Tom Barber discussed how he'd been settling in to life at Trent Bridge - and shared a surprising alternative choice of career he may have chosen if it wasn't for cricket. Barber and physio James Pipe also contemplated the daunting challenge of performing a song in front of your teammates as part of an initiation into life at Trent Bridge - with Pipe's pre-season rap in Barbados one which has gone down in Outlaws history. Plus, Peter Trego shared his ambitions for his stint at Notts, and why he feels well-placed to lead by example.

As the Notts squad return to training after the Christmas break, opener Ben Slater and assistant head coach Paul Franks make an early-morning visit to the Talk of Trent Bridge studio. Hear from the duo on the Outlaws' daunting pre-season programme, their strong family ties to cricket - and the football rivalry that draws the pair together. Plus, Chris Nash checks in from South Africa to share the story of how he secured a spot as part of the England coaching setup ahead of their historic Test win in Cape Town.

In the final podcast before Christmas, top-order batsman Joe Clarke and assistant coach Kevin Shine take time out to chew the fat on all things Christmas and cricket. After Ben Stokes was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, Clarke recalled his surreal experience of being at the crease at Trent Bridge while Stokes was completing England's astonishing Ashes comeback at Headingley. Shine shared his first impressions of being in the Nottinghamshire set-up, and lifted the lid on the arduous pre-season preparations the squad have been going through. And the new coach made some controversial selections for his favourite Christmas food and films. Plus, Head Coach Peter Moores explains why the club moved to sign Peter Trego ahead of the 2020 season.

The two former hosts of the Talk of Trent Bridge return to the podcast to chew over the events of the past week in inimitable style. The duo discuss Mohammad Abbas' arrival at Notts, the best players they've played alongside in their career, and Jake Ball's burgeoning modelling career.

In the first of a new run, Steven Mullaney opens up on how Nottinghamshire's pre-season is shaping up to be tougher than ever, as preparations for the 2020 campaign get underway. The skipper also opened up on the frank dressing-room exchanges that have taken place in the first few weeks of pre-season, and discussed how Freddie Flintoff was a key influence on his early career.

Wicketkeeper Tom Moores and Strength & Conditioning Coach Liam Price are the special guests on episode ten of the Talk of Trent Bridge podcast. Moores lifts the lid on his fearless approach to batting and how to stay sharp in the field, while Price shares his secrets on how he keeps the players in the best possible physical and mental shape. The trio also discuss the Royal London One-Day Cup so far, including Samit Patel's match-winning century in the final group stage game of the season.

Notts new boys Zak Chappell and Ben Duckett are the special guests on the latest edition of the Talk of Trent Bridge podcast. The pair join Jake Ball to discuss settling in at a new club, the unique challenge of playing at Trent Bridge and to dispense their advice to any budding bowlers or batsmen.

In a Talk Of Trent Bridge exclusive, host Jake Ball is joined by overseas star James Pattinson as the Dandenong Destroyer checks in from Down Under. The Victorian paceman, who recently signed on for his return to the Club, spoke for the first time since agreeing the deal to Ball in the middle of the Sheffield Shield final. Pattinson covers his injury troubles over the last couple of years, his excitement over his return to Trent Bridge and his desire to win more trophies with the Club.

Two Trent Bridge stalwarts are in the podcast studio for episode 7, as Bowling Coach, and former player, Andy Pick and Head Groundsman Steve Birks join host Jake Ball. Together, the trio tackle the big issues including (but not limited to), how to keep your grass green at home, whether a podcast is made better or worse with bacon cobs and Nottinghamshire's ability to produce high quality fast bowlers and pitches.

Jake Ball is joined by two fellow members of the fast bowling cartel for the sixth episode of the Talk Of Trent Bridge podcast. The trio preview the upcoming pre-season bowling camp and tour of South Africa, discuss memories of their first contracts and reminisce over their route into the game. Wood and Blatherwick are the latest pairing to take on Ball’s new podcast game, Guess The Member Of Staff.

With the season drawing ever close, episode five of the Talk Of Trent Bridge podcast is an opening batsman special, as host Jake Ball is joined by Ben Slater and Jake Libby. The pair chat what it takes to make it at the top of the order, England’s current struggles in that department and why it is the toughest place to bat. Ball also dives in to what the duo have been doing on the off-season, including Slater’s mystery leg-spin and why Libby is a golfing bandit.

Jake Ball is joined by two Nottinghamshire stalwarts for the fourth episode of the Talk Of Trent Bridge podcast in Samit Patel and Paul Franks. The pair have enjoyed numerous successes together on the field, and have turned out with the stag on their chest over 950 times for Nottinghamshire. Patel talks about how his pre-season is going, what his expectations for the season are and how much he is looking forward to joining up with Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League as they attempt to defend their title. Franks meanwhile talks about a recently celebrated milestone birthday and puts his wealth of experience to the best use, by giving his advice to any young cricketers out there.

Jake Ball faces his toughest task to date as host of the Talk Of Trent Bridge podcast as he is joined by Chris Nash and James Pipe, who have a field day teasing their colleague after the Welbeck Wizard arrived late. Once Ball had got back control, he and Nash spoke about their respective injuries, and how they Pipe had helped them get back fit and firing. Also, the trio cover the close-knit nature of the Science & Medicine department, England’s series in the West Indies and their advice for young players up and coming in the game.

In the second episode of Jake Ball's Talk Of Trent Bridge podcast, the Welbeck Wizard is joined by long-serving Notts teammate, and former host, Luke Fletcher and Performance Psychologist Matt Thompson. The two bowlers discuss why Trent Bridge "toughens bowlers up" and reminisce about their time living together in Gamston when they were junior members of the team. They discuss their transition into senior Nottinghamshire players and what they plan to do after their playing careers, as well as providing advice for up-and-coming cricketers. Thompson discusses his role in the Notts team, touching on the importance of pyschology in delivering peak performances - from the ability to move on from errors on the pitch, to the importance of players being able to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

“This is quite possibly the biggest takeover since Zoe Ball replaced Chris Evans on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show,” says Jake Ball. He is joined by what he described as the ‘top brass’ of guests for his debut podcast, Nottinghamshire Head Coach Peter Moores and captain Steven Mullaney. The duo join the 27-year-old to discuss the hard work going on behind the scenes in winter training, Outlaws around the world and what advice they would give to up and coming cricketers.  Ball also talks about a number of his teammates, both with Nottinghamshire and within the England setup, providing behind the scenes insight into sharing a dressing room with Alastair Cook, Stuart Broad and James Anderson. Meanwhile, he delves deeply into the dynamic between Peter and Tom Moores and how the duo interacted during Nottinghamshire’s reigning player of the year’s childhood years.

Batsman Will Fraine and Head Coach Peter Moores join Luke Fletcher to answer the question on everyone's lips... is football coming home? Away from football other topics include, Fraine's rapid rise and how they think the Outlaws are going in the Vitality Blast so far.

It's a T20 special on the Talk Of Trent Bridge Podcast this week as overseas stars Dan Christian and Ish Sodhi join Luke Fletcher to preview the Vitality Blast. Christian, back as captain, has his sights set on retaining the title whilst Sodhi is aiming to imrpove on his exploits from last season. The trio also discuss what it is like to play in front of Trent Bridge crowds and relives the moment that Christian lifted the trophy for the first time.

Luke Fletcher is joined by Riki Wessels and Matt Milnes to discuss pre-match football games, who's the best player in the group and who they are backing in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The trio also cover Milnes making his debut in the recent fixture in Taunton against Somerset and the new gadget that Wessels has bought, a camera.

Luke Fletcher is joined by two of the younger Outlaws on the staff, Jack Blatherwick and Matt Carter for the eighth episode of the Talk Of Trent Bridge Podcast. The pair reflect on their List A debut in front of a record crowd on Family Fun Day, discuss how the second team environment prepares cricketers for the top level and Carter's marathon week of bowling. The trio also cover Blatherwick's hair highlights, the sporting history of his family and the show that has got everyone talking, Love Island.

Luke Fletcher is joined by Club Captain Steven Mullaney and Assistant Head Coach Paul Franks for the latest episode of the Talk of Trent Bridge Podcast. Together they discuss the impending return of Alex Hales, the huge success that was Family Fun Day and hear the story of why Franks is nicknamed 'The General'. Franks is also the second of our guests to give his all time Nottinghamshire XI, after Samit Patel in the episode 3.

For the sixth episode of the Talk Of Trent Bridge podcast, hosted by Luke Fletcher, the Bulwell Bomber is joined by Billy Root and Andy Pick to assess the season so far and look ahead to the fixtures to come. Bowling coach Pick talks about his 35 years with the Club, including leading the attack in the 1980s with Sir Richard Hadlee, whilst Root explains why his brother being England captain is ‘normal’. The trio also discuss the England squad for the upcoming first Test of the summer and the journey that Root took to make it in professional cricket.