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Episode 17 of The Cricketer's County Conversation podcast sees Melinda Farrell, Nick Friend and Oscar Ress focus on the sights, sounds and delights provided by the Men's One Day Cup.The County Conversation podcast is sponsored by Dafabet, the world's leading online betting site. To find out more, visit: http://dafa.io/TheCricketer18+ | Gamble Responsibly | BeGambleAware.orgAward-winning, exclusive content and more at your fingertips - every day - from The Cricketer with an introductory offer of £1 for the first month! Just click the link below!

Katya & Lauren Winfield-Hill discuss the early signs of change as The Hundred gets underway this week, with teams now under new private ownership. Wisden Cricket Monthly editor-in-chief Phil Walker then speaks with the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup top run-scorer Danni Wyatt-Hodge, about the disappointment of England falling short in the final against Australia at Lord's, as well as her enduring ambitions to play all three formats. 0:15 Intro 0:42 Metro Bank 1:03 Lauren's positive start in The Hundred 5:35 How has The Hundred changed? 10:50 Dani Gibson as captain & the lack of English captains in The Hundred 22:22 T20 Blast Final's Day 29:35 Ashes schedule 33:35 Danni Wyatt-Hodge The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

Katya sits down with Lauren Winfield-Hill to go over the first-ever women's Test at Lord's, in which England were on the receiving end of a dominant Indian performance, losing by 270 runs. Lauren & Katya are then joined by former Australian great Meg Lanning, to discuss her storied career at the top of the game & what makes the elite Australian sporting mentality. 0:15 Intro 0:57 Metro Bank 2:00 Lord's Test reaction 9:55 Why were India so much better? 21:18 Heather Knight retirement 32:00 Other retirements in the women's game 37:55 Timing of McCullum sacking 42:26 Roasting Party 43:00 Meg Lanning on Australia career, leadership & best opponents 1:31:00 Metro Bank outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

Katya sits down with the Guardian's Raf Nicholson to preview the historic first-ever women's Test match at Lord's against India. 0:15 Intro 1:12 Metro Bank 1:32 Scheduling of Lord's Test 8:10 England's historic Test form & squad 17:45 What XI will England pick? 29:22 How are India shaping up? 33:25 Relationship between domestic red-ball competitions and Test cricket 38:10 Mithali Raj on women's Test cricket 48:33 Relationship with Lord's/MCC 1:01:05 Declining volume of women's Test cricket 1:05:50 What can the ICC do to push for more women's Test cricket 1:10:40 Metro Bank Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket. Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Ahead of an ICC AGM which could determine their future role in world cricket, Katya leads a break down of the past, present and future of the Afghanistan Women's Refugee team. This episode pulls together a number of voices from the Wisden stable. Ben speaks to Mel Jones, Katya talk to Clare Connor & Shafiqa Khan Noorzai, and Phil & Anjali spoke to Firooza Amiri. 0:15 Intro 3:30 Clare Connor & Valkerie Baynes 16:19 Shafiqa Khan Noorzai 23:20 Firooza Amiri 30:17 Mel Jones 36:10 Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu

Katya, Lauren, Ben & Lisa Sthalekar react to Australia's dominant victory in the World Cup final against England at Lord's. 0:15 Intro 1:10 Metro Bank This Feels Different 1:48 Lauren on England's World Cup final loss 30:35 Lisa on Australia's World Cup triumph 37:35 Beth Mooney & what makes Australia so dominant? 44:30 How can England close the gap to Australia 58:48 Player of the tournament 1:05:05 Team of the tournament 1:20:32 Closing thoughts 1:25:50 Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu

Katya and Lauren react to England's victory against South Africa at The Kia Oval, discuss Hayley Matthews' comments after West Indies' defeat and look ahead to Sunday's final against Australia. 0:00 Intro / 0:41 Metro Bank / 1:03 England / 12:29 South Africa / 19:14 Australia vs West Indies / 27:14 Scheduling / 32:21 Final preview / 36:19 Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu

Katya sits down in the studio with former Australia captain turned broadcaster Lisa Sthalekar & ESPNCricinfo's Firdose Moonda to preview the upcoming T20 World Cup semi-finals, as well as India's exit and everything else we've seen over the past week. 0:15 Intro 0:39 Metro Bank This Feels Different 1:00 Group stage reflections 9:34 Final group stage games & England vs South Africa 18:05 NZ say goodbye to legends 22:48 Why no quarter-finals and performance of lower-ranked teams 27:18 Pakistan 31:02 Around the wickets 32:19 World Cup crowds & match scheduling 45:25 India & Australia 59:45 Predictions 1:01:14 Metro Bank Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Katya & Lauren discuss another week of the women's T20 World Cup as England confirm their semi-final spot, South Africa find their feet & Chamari Athapaththu's stunning century leads Sri Lanka to a dominant win over Ireland. Lauren then speaks about the ICC's recent issuing of return to play post-pregnancy guidelines. 0:15 Intro 1:32 Metro Bank: This Feels Different 1:51 England beat West Indies and confirm semi-final spot 6:48 High scoring at the World Cup 12:23 Sri Lanka vs Ireland 16:02 Tazmin Brits & SA find form 19:43 Australia vs Pakistan & Elysse Perry 27:20 ICC return to play post-pregnancy guidelines England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

What happens when AI stops listening to what brands say… and starts revealing what they actually are?In this episode, we sit down with Nick Emmel, Founder of Mr. President, one of the UK's most distinctive creative agencies, to unpack why most brands are built backwards and what it really takes to create brands people believe in.From Ryanair and Apple to Vodafone and Metro Bank, Nick shares why brand isn't advertising, identity or a campaign, it's the total experience.

In a bumper episode of the Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast Katya & The Scoop's Regina Suddahazai break down the twists and turns of the women's T20 World Cup as it enters its third week and the tables take shape. 0:15 Intro//1:00 Metro Bank: This Feels Different //1:22 England remain unbeaten & Dunkley impresses//7:35 England Test squad for India//16:30 Frankie Mackay on New Zealand's iffy World Cup and future prospects//46:45 Scotland coach Craig Wallace on their impressive World Cup showing and future touring schedule//01:05:58 Regina's thoughts after Pakistan's World Cup exit//01:10:18 South Africa's win vs India//01:17:00 The Caribbean Cricket Podcast's Machel Hewitt on the West Indies' tournament thus far//01:37:05 Permutations England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Katya and Lauren Winfield-Hill cover the latest goings on at the 2026 T20 Women's World Cup. 0:15 Intro 0:57 Metro Bank: This Feels Different 1:19 Nat Sciver-Brunt injury & Dunkley to come in? 17:23 New Zealand's poor World Cup 22:16 Pressures of fielding 24:56 Susie Bates 26:07 Sri Lanka & West Indies 30:08 South Africa 32:55 Metro Bank Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Katya is joined by Ben Gardner & The Scoop's Anjali Doshi to round up what was an action packed opening weekend at the women's T20 World Cup that saw England impress against Sri Lanka, Australia dominate against South Africa & India sweep Pakistan aside. 0:15 Intro//0:57 Metro Bank: This Feels Different //1:17 England's impressive opening performance //5:17 Danni Wyatt-Hodge //9:30 Freya Kemp //11:52 West Indies vs New Zealand //19:55 Why did NZ leave out Susie Bates?//22:45 Dropped catches across the tournament //24:30 Scotland vs Ireland //27:15 Roasting Party //27:54 Australia vs South Africa //32:40 Lisa Sthalekar on Australia's strong start //51:37 India vs Pakistan //01:02:29 Final reflections //01:04:00 Metro Bank Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Butch & Lauren Winfield-Hill join Katya to preview the women's T20 World Cup which begins this week at Edgbaston as England play Sri Lanka. 0:15 Intro //1:00 Metro Bank //3:43 What success looks like in this World Cup //11:00Who would Lauren bring in from the 2017 team? //12:05 England//22:00 West Indies//23:02 Chance of an upset //27:06 Group 1 vs Group 2//29:43 South Africa //33:15 Australia //39:33 India//42:45 Players to watch //44:25 Predictions //46:25 Metro Bank England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

With the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup getting underway this week, Katya looks back on the last time England hosted the tournament in 2009, a tournament they won. Whilst England's 2017 World Cup win is often attributed as being a momentous moment for the women's game in the UK, the 2009 T20 World Cup laid the foundations for what was to come. On-field heroes Claire Taylor and Lydia Greenway, as well as coach England Mark Lane and journalist Raf Nicholson, speak to a different sporting landscape, and a tournament that set the ball rolling for the success of the women's game. 0:15 Intro 1:13 Metro Bank Champion of Women's & Girls Cricket 1:36 Setting the scene on where women's cricket was in 2009 7:37 Double-header style tournament 10:17 Taunton group stage with Mark Lane 16:55 Claire Taylor's extraordinary form 22:31 Semi-final at The Oval 31:15 Final at Lord's 34:41 Celebrations 39:19 Legacy of the 2009 World Cup England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Katya & Lauren analyse England's selection headaches after they completed an impressive chase at Taunton to take the T20I series against India. Katya is then joined by England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to discuss her fitness ahead of the World Cup, and Sophia Dunkley on her summer so far. 0:15 Intro 0:39 Metro Bank This Feels Different 1:00 England's series win over India 5:28 Knight & Capsey & England's impressive chase 10:20 Nat Sciver-Brunt on fitness & WC preparation 20:07 What will England's World Cup XI look like? 25:06 Sophia Dunkley on her summer so far 26:27 England's plans without NSB bowling 28:44 Sophie Ecclestone & Linsey Smith 32:39 Maddy Villiers & T20 Blast round-up 42:54 Metro Bank Outro England is about to experience women's cricket like never before: bigger, bolder and better than ever. This is what Metro Bank have been working for, championing women's and girls' cricket on the biggest stage to inspire the teams of the future. The new era's here, and Metro Bank are right at the heart of it. This team. This chance. This moment. This Feels Different. https://bit.ly/4o7i2Qu Lord's tickets: https://tickets.lords.org/

Happy cricket season!!! Nikki and Melissa catch up on the first round of Metro Bank ODC action, ICC announce price money pot for the Women's World Cup, how to tactically date in 2026 whilst not missing any cricketing action and did anyone ever watch Willow and Stumpy?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the FirstMetroSec Business Development team, Monneth Pangatungan and JP Billones, together with Metrobank's Earl Bañez, Product Growth Officer of the Earnest app, as they break down the essentials every aspiring investor should know. In this episode, they share practical insights on: • The most common investing questions searched online • How to identify and avoid common mistakes of first-time investors • A step-by-step investor's checklist for more confident decision-making Catch these insights and more on Philippine Stock Market Weekly.

Katya chats to former New Zealand star Katey Martin about her playing career, life as a pundit, commentating on former teammates, calling New Zealand's T20 World Cup win and more. 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:38 Intro / 1:40 Katey Martin / 56:47 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

A slightly different episode this week, with Katya and Yas asking one big question: Why haven't England haven't produced a world class batter in the last decade? 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:39 Intro / 3:09 Alexia Walker / 34:42 Paul Shaw / 1:04:45 LWH Coaching / 1:05:11 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 1:28:36 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

Lauren Winfield-Hill and Yas Rana chat about the latest from the WBBL before Katya Witney, Aadya Sharma and Rahul Iyer preview the WPL 2026 auction. 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:38 Intro / 0:57 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 11:03 LWH Coaching / 11:37 WPL auction preview / 31:59 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

Katya Witney chats to former England head coach Mark Robinson about winning the World Cup in 2017, his toughest selection calls, how coaching a women's side changed his perspective on the game and much more. 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:37 Intro / 1:05 Mark Robinson interview / 57:22 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

Lauren, Butch, Katya, Ben and Yas review India's victory in the World Cup final against South Africa and wonder what their historic win means for the future of women's cricket. Also on the show, Katya chats to former ICC Elite Panel Umpire Ian Gould about the standard of umpiring across the tournament and what it takes to be a television umpire. 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:48 Intro / 1:21 World Cup final / 13:50 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 34:49 Mark Butcher / 47:41 Liam Plunkett Cricket / 48:07 World Cup reflections / 57:57 Ian Gould / 1:08:42 Team of the Tournament / 1:16:01 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

Lauren, Katya, Ben and Yas review the two Women's World Cup semi-finals, including an iconic innings from Jemimah Rodrigues to knock out Australia, Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp's stunning performances against England. 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:47 Intro / 1:17 India vs Australia / 12:26 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 38:38 England vs South Africa / 54:03 Predicting the final / 56:06 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

Lauren, Katya, Ben and Yas round up another week of action from the Women's World Cup, and there's a chat with Bangladesh expert Tawhid Qureshi about their promising performances. 0:00 Metro Bank / 0:50 Intro / 1:28 Lauren Winfield-Hill / 22:00 Seat Unique / 22:32 Win a signed bat! / 23:32 World Cup / 46:49 Bangladesh / 58:12 Outro The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund in collaboration with the ECB aims to triple the number of girls' cricket teams by breaking down barriers and creating supportive and inclusive spaces. Help transform the game, head to https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket/ to champion the future of girls' cricket.

Cam Ponsonby and Georgie Heath mull over Surrey's defeat to Lancashire in the Women's Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Hector Vickers and Mark Church  - with a special appearance from Jeremy Coney - bring you Oval and Out - your bitesize look at the Surrey Men's Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Hampshire at the Kia Oval.

Cameron Ponsonby and Mark Church bring you Oval and Out - your bitesize look at the Surrey Men's thrilling Metro Bank One Day Cup clash with Glamorgan at the Kia Oval.

Mark Church and Nathan Johns bring you Oval and Out - your bitesize look at the Surrey Men's Metro Bank One Day Cup clash with Gloucestershire at Guildford CC.

Cameron Ponsonby and Nathan Johns bring you Oval and Out - your bitesize look at the Surrey Men's Metro Bank One Day Cup clash with Leicestershire at Guildford CC.

What if the real problem isn't bad leadership it's all the fake stuff pretending to be good? From boardrooms to footballs inner circles, Chris Brindley MBE is done with the fluff. This is leadership stripped back no ego, no buzzwords, no PowerPoint charisma.In this straight-talking episode, Dave Evans sits down with Chris Brindley MBE, a titan of both sport and business, to unpick what true leadership looks like when the egos are stripped out and people are put first.With a career spanning , Metro Bank, Premier League Football Clubs, and Chair of Rugby League World Cup 2021, Chris has seen it all. But he isn't interested in corporate soundbites he's here to talk real leadership, human-first strategy, and how to lead without compromising your character.Expect stories from the frontlines of football, finance, and national sport and the lessons that matter in boardrooms, locker rooms, and everyday life.Why listen to this episode Because you're tired of leadership advice that sounds like a scented candleBecause you've been promoted but nobody gave you the manualBecause you're leading a team and secretly hoping they don't notice you're winging itBecause performance without empathy is a ticking time bombBecause sport teaches what the boardroom forgets: you win with peopleBecause if you want to stop managing and start leading this is your wake-up call----------------------------------------------------------Mic Drop Moments – Chris Brindley MBE, human-first hurricane of leadership clarity"Ego is the enemy of high performance."Yeah, that loud guy in meetings? Not the leader. Just the noise machine."You do not coach the game you coach the people."Try saying this next time your manager praises the spreadsheet instead of the human."The best leaders listen more than they speak."Translation: Shut up. Pay attention. Then speak if you must."There's no such thing as constructive criticism only feedback that helps someone grow."Put down the passive-aggressive compliment sandwich. Be better."You cannot manage time. You manage yourself."Your calendar is not the problem. You are."You can't just play the game on the pitch you've got to lead it from the sidelines too."Greatness isn't always in the spotlight. Sometimes it's yelling from the edge with intent."Performance without people is a short-lived success."Burnout doesn't look good in your Q4 report."High performance doesn't happen by accident. It's a habit."Spoiler alert: coasting is not a strategy."Being busy is not the same as being effective."That to-do list isn't saving you. It's just hiding the fact you're avoiding the real work."You are not the finished article and neither is anyone you lead."Take yourself off the pedestal. No one wants to follow a statue.------------------------------------------------------Join us on a leadership or leadershit program www.leadershitorleadership.comGet in touch on how we can help youwww.andcoachme.com/contactBuy Personal Success motivators coaching kit here: www.andcoachme.com/shop

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Katya and Yas on day three at the MCG and what might come next for England. In association with Metro Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katya, Yas and Ben on a miserable second day for England as Annabel Sutherland and Beth Mooney punish a sloppy fielding display. In association with Metro Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Anthony Thomson, who also goes by his initials “AT”. Anthony is a marketing professional who transitioned into entrepreneurial banking with one key belief: the power of data to create opportunity. Athony tells us a heartwarming story about a Metro Bank initiative that made banking exciting for kids: coin-counting machines that turned their loose change into a guessing game with prizes. This is a conversation about how small innovations can make a big difference and how Anthony has brought that mindset into his incredible career evolution. Anthony is at heart, a marketer, who believes passionately that profit should be the by-product of giving the customer a better product, service or experience. He has built, scaled and exited multi-million-dollar fintech businesses in the UK and Australia. He is currently co-founder and chair of archie, a global growth accelerator for fintechs, a non-executive director of Wio Bank in the UAE and ekko A UK based international business that empowers financial services companies to integrate sustainability. Previously, Anthony was Founder and CEO of Europe's largest financial services specialist agency, which sold to Publicis. He was also the Founder and former chairman of two of the UK's leading challenger banks, Metro Bank (with a market cap of over $5 billion) and atom bank (with a market cap of over $1 billion), and the co-Founder and chair of 86 400, Australia's first smart bank (acquired by National Australia Bank for over $440m). He is co-author (with Lucian Camp) of No small change, why financial services needs better marketing, published by Wiley. From 2011 to 2014 he served as visiting professor to London Metropolitan University Business School. He also served as the David Goldman Visiting Professor of business innovation and enterprise at Newcastle University Business School from 2017 to 2018. When he's not working, Anthony collects wine and guitars and races cars. Not all at the same time.  

Katya and Yas on the opening day of the MCG Test where Australia carried over their dominance from the white-ball leg of the tour. In association with Metro Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dominant performance from Australia as they clean sweep the T20I leg of the Ashes. England great Charlotte Edwards joins the show and answers questions from our live audience at East Molesey CC in Surrey. In association with our partners at Metro Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's winless run in the Women's Ashes continued, losing the second T20I by six runs on DLS. Katya and Yas discuss an entertaining but ultimately frustrating game for the tourists – one that saw proceedings brought to an early end by a downpour during the final over. Head over to our Patreon channel to listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/WisdenCricket In association with Metro Bank: metrobankonline.co.uk/cricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

England's Ashes dream is officially over after Australia won the first T20I in Sydney by 57 runs and took an unassailable 8-0 lead. Katya and Yas react to the result. Head over to our Patreon channel to listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/WisdenCricket In association with Metro Bank. Fancy hosting a Women's Ashes watchalong at your local cricket club? Find out more and enter here: https://bit.ly/MBAshesWatchalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia are just one win away from retaining the Ashes after an 86-run win in Hobart helped them clean sweep the ODIs. Ben and Yas react to another disappointing defeat for England. Head over to our Patreon channel to listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/WisdenCricket In association with Metro Bank. Fancy hosting a Women's Ashes watchalong at your local cricket club? Find out more and enter here: https://bit.ly/MBAshesWatchalong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia are 4-0 up in the Ashes after successfully defending 180 in Melbourne as England fail to get over the line in a chaotic run chase. Katya and Yas react to an extremely entertaining game. Head over to our Patreon channel to listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/WisdenCricket In association with Metro Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Yas react to the first ODI of the 2025 Ashes. Australia go 1-0 up in Sydney. You can listen to the full episode on the Wisden Patreon channel. In association with Metro Bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In This Episode Regular listeners of Breaking Banks are likely familiar with the Killing It series, hosted by Jason Henrichs and Alex Johnson, where they explore candid stories of success, failure, and the pivotal and sometimes tough decisions that drive the journey from VCs to unicorns in the high stakes world of entrepreneurship. (If you're not, check it out!) In this episode, Brett King shifts gears with a “Starting It” theme, sitting down with industry veteran Anthony Thomson —an entrepreneur, marketer, speaker, author, and founder of Metro Bank, Atom, and 86 400. Metro Bank challenged traditional banking in the UK, while Atom and 86 400 brought innovation as neo-banks in different markets, with 86 400 later acquired by NAB (National Australia Bank) and then merged into UBank. Join this enlightening discussion as Brett and Anthony dive into the unique missions and lessons behind each of these groundbreaking ventures. And who knows? You might even get a sneak peek at the next big breakthrough in the industry! 

In this special highlights episode, Ishreen takes listeners on a compelling journey through the transformative landscape of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). She discusses the powerful benefits organisations can reap from embracing DEIB as an integral part of organisational culture, including enhanced creativity, employee loyalty, and cultural awareness. Ishreen also addresses the uncomfortable reality of organisations that actively oppose DEIB and poses challenging questions about accountability.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Ishreen emphasizes the need to shift diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) from a compliance-driven checkbox to an integral part of organizational culture, promoting a mindset of shared responsibility. This new approach focuses on creating real opportunities and fostering community engagement, as exemplified by Metro Bank's partnership with the English and Wales Cricket Board, which aims to support women and girls in cricket. Organizations can gain ten powerful benefits from embracing integral DEIB, including improved creativity, decision-making, employee loyalty, and cultural awareness. However, many companies are still not fully utilizing these benefits due to outdated compliance-led approaches. The evolution of DEIB requires a cultural shift where every employee feels they belong, moving beyond mere targets for diverse hires to creating an environment of inclusivity and support. Ishreen raises the question of whether companies that actively oppose DEIB should be named and shamed, highlighting the importance of accountability in the pursuit of meaningful change in the face of resistance. BEST MOMENTS "What if we could reframe DEIB to benefit everyone?" "It's not about avoiding getting caught. It's about fundamentally shifting mindsets and embracing a culture of shared responsibility and growth." "DEIB isn't just good for humanity, it's good for business." "Should we name and shame these companies? Should they be held to account for their retrogressive actions?" "It's time to stop viewing DEIB as an optional add-on. It needs to be integral, unshakable." VALUABLE RESOURCES Privilege Survey  https://intelligentlinking261447.typeform.com/to/SNkQvD0v Website: https://belongingpioneers.com/privilege-research-and-podcast Email: equitychampions@belongingpioneers.com ABOUT THE HOSTS Ishreen Bradley, a Strategic Pioneer, excels in guiding Professional Leaders through complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and courage. She focuses on cultivating inclusive cultures and authentic leadership, offering senior leaders advice, consultancy, training, and coaching. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishreenbradley-diversity-equity-inclusion-advisorPrivilege, Eruption, Culture, Diversity, inclusion, Equity, diverse, cultural, impact, power: https://privilege-eruption.com

In this episode, Ishreen introduces the concept of DEIB 3.0, a transformative approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. Highlighting a collaboration with Metro Bank, she shares insights on their purpose-led partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board, aimed at increasing female participation in cricket through the Women and Girls Fund. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ishreen introduces DEIB 3.0, a new approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging that aims to create inclusive cultures where employees feel valued and connected to a shared purpose. The current backlash against DEIB initiatives is attributed to resistance from existing power structures, particularly among white men who perceive these initiatives as biased against them. A shift in focus is needed to move towards a win-win dynamic. Metro Bank is highlighted as a collaborator in the DEIB 3.0 movement, showcasing their partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board to promote women and girls in cricket through a co-developed Women and Girls Fund. The partnership between Metro Bank and the ECB is structured as a six-year commitment, emphasizing the importance of time in making meaningful and lasting changes at the grassroots level. DEIB 3.0 emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a data-led approach to identify focus areas, ensuring that initiatives deliver social benefits while also achieving return on investment (ROI) targets for all stakeholders involved. BEST MOMENTS "We wanted to make sure we were taking the time on how we develop the Women and Girls Fund." "We didn't want just any sort of traditional sponsorship. We were really looking for a partnership that was centered around true purpose." "To really make any meaningful impact at a grassroots level, it takes time." "An over-focus on representation at the cost of equity, inclusion, and belonging is what set up this win-lose dynamic." "DEIB 3.0 aims to move DIB from a conversation that has a win-lose dynamic to a win-win approach." VALUABLE RESOURCES Privilege Survey  https://intelligentlinking261447.typeform.com/to/SNkQvD0v Website: https://belongingpioneers.com/privilege-research-and-podcast Email: equitychampions@belongingpioneers.com ABOUT THE HOST Ishreen Bradley, a Strategic Pioneer, excels in guiding Professional Leaders through complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and courage. She focuses on cultivating inclusive cultures and authentic leadership, offering senior leaders advice, consultancy, training, and coaching. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishreenbradley-diversity-equity-inclusion-advisorPrivilege, Eruption, Culture, Diversity, inclusion, Equity, diverse, cultural, impact, power: https://privilege-eruption.com

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/507 Hop aboard the Tech Express with AJ Zafar, the solutions architect from England! Our guest is a tech whiz at Kerv Digital, but don't let his tech credentials fool you. AJ Zafar is a man of many layers; he's an avid community contributor, a pizza enthusiast (pineapple topping included), and a beloved community rock star. Join us as we explore his vibrant world, from his fascinating work life to his fun experiences at a recent community event in Vegas.Are you ready to witness a web developer's metamorphosis into a Power Platform wizard? We've got that captivating tale covered as we dive into the world of Metro Bank. It's a journey filled with challenges, solutions, and growth, showcasing how citizen development is changing the game in the tech world. Hear how our AJ navigated through initial restrictions and smaller problems to successfully grow the Power Platform within the bank. With experience in Unity and WordPress to boot, you can't help but admire the strides they've made towards enabling citizen development at Metro Bank.The topic of security is ever prevalent in our tech-driven world, and we're not shying away from it. Our guest unravels the challenging web of security concerns faced in the realm of citizen development, particularly in a bank setting. From handling these concerns to managing platform access, we delve into it all. We round off with a look at application life cycle management, the significance of a theory test app, and the role of continuous learning in this fast-paced industry. So, buckle in for this tech-filled ride and let's explore the multifaceted world of Power Platform together!AgileXRM AgileXRm - The integrated BPM for Microsoft Power Platform 90 Day Mentoring Challenge 2024 https://ako.nz365guy.comSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening

Our expert hosts Kate Moody is joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. This week's guests include: Stephany Kirkpatrick, CEO & Founder at Orum Mandy Beech, Director of Retail Services at Nationwide Uneesa Zaman, CEO of UneesaFinance We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space: Orum launch a first-of-its-kind account verification tool for FedNow Metro Bank find a way out... and a new controller shareholder Nationwide unveil their first major rebrand in 36 years A new open-banking lending platform comes to Bahrain Spanish banks trial a digital Euro US politican George Santos faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services. Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Techcrunch, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Friday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you're already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: @fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, or email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Mandy Beech, Stephany Kirkpatrick, and Uneesa Zaman.

Metro Bank founder weighs in on the banks latest rescue deal which includes a £325m cash injection. Will Bain will be speaking to the founder Antony Thomson. We hear from the Labour Party conference about Sir Keir Starmer ahead of the general election next year. And with Halloween only three weeks away we look at the new trends of pumpkin picking businesses.

Felicity Hannah discusses the big business stories of the week including HS2, Metro Bank, a possible new buyer for the Body Shop and the return of Big Brother.