The County Chat

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The County Chat is a show based around all things English cricket. With a focus on the County Championship, the premiere English cricket competition. As historic counties face up against each other, in a slice of a retro England as the counties face off to see who's the best of that year. The County Chat breaks down the teams, the storylines and discussion around England cricket, with future episodes delving into what can make this competition better known and followed, as well as becoming a better proving ground for future England cricketers.

  1. 16/12/2025

    Liam Before Wicket and The County Chat - The Ashes are 2-0 with 3 matches left are the Ashes over?

    Liam Before Wicket and I discuss the Ashes two test matches in, as England fans we review the first two tests and look to see if there is any optimism to take for the next three. As English fans we discuss all the things that went wrong with the first two tests, as well as all things wrong with England cricket in a wider sense. As well as how Australia’s dominance often feels inevitable in tours of the country and why that often happens. Chapters 00:00- 02:32- Intro and intro chat 02:32-06:05 - Any potential optimism as England fans? 06:05-13:05 The bizarre Bashir situation and England’s general spin problems 13:05-20:00 England’s loyalty to players, a long term problem? 20:00-33:18 Is England’s bowling group good enough to win test matches in Aus? 33:18-36:15 Does the squad selection show systemic issues with England’s pathways for talent? 36:15-41:40 What have Australia done well to be 2-0 after 2 tests? 41:40-43:50 Where are England’s match winners for the future? 43:50-47:08 What will Australia’s XI look at Adelaide and beyond? 47:08-51:06 Is the Adelaide surface just what England need? 51:06-58:27 What England players would you like to get a chance in the next 3 tests? 58:27-58:51 Outro and thanks for watching!

    59 min
  2. 2nd Ashes test review - England slaughtered at the Gabbatoire

    11/12/2025

    2nd Ashes test review - England slaughtered at the Gabbatoire

    A full deep dive into the 2nd test match, dissecting all that happened in Brisbane to leave Australia 2-0 up in the series. Timestamps (chapters) 00:00-01:39 - Intro 01:39-04:25 - Joe Root’s 100 relief and bazballs’ batting 04:25-08:42 - Test match review where was it won and lost? 08:42-11:20 - Will Jacks inclusion over Bashir a positive to take? Have England got their selections right? 11:20-17:15 How Australia are 2-0 up and their bold selection of Neser 17:15-18:32 How England could learn from Australian selection policy. 18:32-19:20 How dropping Nathan Lyon was so brave in such a big series 19:20-23:47 Last comments on how Australia won in Brisbane 23:47-24:42 Outro and new vids coming!

    25 min
  3. 1st Ashes test review - Bazball shown up?... by Travball.

    25/11/2025

    1st Ashes test review - Bazball shown up?... by Travball.

    A review of the first Ashes test match. England's aggressive Bazball approach, shown up by a special Travis Head knock. Breaking down the 1st test match and how the rest of the series looks. Intro 00:00-01:25 Were England overhyped and overcooked for the 1st test? 01:25-03:27 England's new age test cricket vs Aussies classical test cricket? 03:27-06:10 England not ruthless? Or Australian excellence? 06:10-10:00 Why did England look so undercooked? 10:00-13:02 Did Australia just realise their best line-up? 13:02-14:45 'It's the hope that kills you' 14:45-17:36 Should England have sent batters to the extra warm up game? 17:36-20:59 Is a big gap between tests matches, a good or bad thing for England? 20:25-22:45 What will Australia's squad look like? 22:45-23:37 Hoping for a more competitive next 4 tests. 23:37-25:57

    26 min
  4. Ashes special episode with Liam Before Wicket

    05/11/2025

    Ashes special episode with Liam Before Wicket

    A county chat episode all about the Ashes, with special guest Liam Before Wicket. A discussion about all the major talking points moving into the Ashes in Australia this November and December. A huge episode before one of the most highly anticipated series in a long time. Chapters Intro 00:00-01:02 Thoughts on the England squad 01:02-04:59 The Ollie Robinson dilemma 04:59-10:19 Brook replacing Pope as vice-captain 10:19-12:05 Bethell a superstar but where should he bat? 12:05-13:58 England's ashes prep and what is the England Lions now? 13:58-16:50 How England Lions selection criteria will effect county champ performers (no room for late developers) 16:50-21:13 English vs Australian differing mindsets on national selection 21:13-29:54 Pat Cummins missing in the 1st test how big of an impact? 29:54-34:30 Smith vs Cummins who's the real captain (and should be allowed)? 34:30-38:26 Australian selection and the batting order what will their team look like? 38:26-44:41 England's batting line up consistency vs Australia's inconsistency 44:41-48:49 Aussie pitches and what that will mean for England's selection 48:49-57:12 England's spinner debate and looking back to the success of 2010-11 57:12-01:02:00 Is the series as simple as how England's batting does against Australia bowling? 01:02:00-01:06:43 India series this summer a perfect preparation for the Ashes? 01:06:43-01:07:40 England and the moral victory where did it come from? 01:07:40-01:08:45 Did 2023 ashes make for a particularly heated build-up for this series? 01:08:45-01:12:40 Hoping for a feisty ashes and plenty of stump mic moments 01:12:40-01:15:40 Outro 01:15:40-01:16:23

    1h 16m

  5. 27/10/2025

    The County Chat in Conversation with Michael Booth

    The County Chat talks to Michael Booth, all about his unique cricketing life starting in Zimbabwe to South Africa to playing for Warwickshire in the County Championship. Hear all about his story and life, in the newest episode of in Conversation with.

    1h 1m

  6. 16/10/2025

    The County Chat's breakout players from the 2025 season

    Picking out 5 players who had particularly remarkable seasons in 2025. With a specific look at breakout players, who made massive strides forward both in just their performance and their reputation within English cricket Intro 00:00-01:27 George Hill 01:27-04:20 James Coles 04:20-07:50 Ben Kellaway 07:50-11:45 Rehan Ahmed 11:45-15:12 Saif Zaib 15:12-19:21 Outro 19:21-20:50

    21 min

  7. 10/10/2025

    Kookaburra ball discontinued in the County Championship - The County Chat's instant reaction

    One of the most talked about topics in the English cricket world, has a massive update. The heads of the counties have voted to get rid of the Kookaburra ball for county championship in future years. A big talking point of the last 4 years in English cricket, comes to an abrupt end. The County Chat discusses the pros and cons of it whilst it was in use, but also the future ramifications it has on English cricket.

    16 min

  8. 03/10/2025

    England and Lions ashes squad selection reaction and discussion

    The County Chat dives into England's ashes squads, both England Lions and the full England squad. A discussion of who may have been unlucky to miss out, following excellent domestic seasons. Further discussion on where the county championship now falls into international selection, with a squad which lacks many consistent performers from the English domestic circuit. 00:00-01:28 Introduction 01:28-02:53 England Lions squad overview 02:53-06:30 The dwindling role of county champ performance in England selection 06:30-10:14 Analysis on selected players 10:14-14:05 The disconnect between county cricket and English international cricket 14:05-20:06 The County Chat's alternative Lions squad 20:06-27:02 Final Thoughts on selection criteria

    27 min
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The County Chat is a show based around all things English cricket. With a focus on the County Championship, the premiere English cricket competition. As historic counties face up against each other, in a slice of a retro England as the counties face off to see who's the best of that year. The County Chat breaks down the teams, the storylines and discussion around England cricket, with future episodes delving into what can make this competition better known and followed, as well as becoming a better proving ground for future England cricketers.

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