Best Green Ball Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Ep6: The Road to Stormont - Part VI – We’ve arrived… 9:08

3M ago9:08

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The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this final episode we attempt to stand in the shoes, albeit briefly, of some of those who will walk out on the field of play at the Belfast Test. Meet the l…

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S3 Ep5: The Road to Stormont - Part V – The future arrives… 17:58

3M ago17:58

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The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode we start to explore the present and future…what priorities we have and what forces may shape Irish cricket in coming years . Meet Andrew, Gary,…

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S3 Ep4: The Road to Stormont - Part IV – A new era arrives… 8:11

4M ago8:11

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The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode we start to get a sense of what Test cricket means to the players – first caps, first wickets and a non-injury injury. Meet Andrew, Boyd, Gary …

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S3 Ep3: The Road to Stormont - Part III – On the shoulders of giants… 13:38

4M ago13:38

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The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode we start to meet some of the players – past and present – who started their careers before Test cricket was even a dream. One of whom starred i…

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S3 Ep2: The Road to Stormont - Part II - You may never see these people… 21:48

4M ago21:48

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The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode three people who may never be seen, but who each have an important role to play – a scorer, a TV umpire and a photographer. Meet Stella, Mark a…

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S3 Ep1: The Road to Stormont - Part I - You can't have a match without...a pitch 18:08

4M ago18:08

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The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode we hang out with Stormont's head groundskeeper, Phil McCormick. And what a great chat it was. Want to attend the Test? Buy tickets to the Test …

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S3: The Road to Stormont 0:33

4M ago0:33

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The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this six-part Green Ball podcast special, we meet many of the hardest working, funniest, smartest and most passionate supporters of Irish cricket. People yo…

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S2 Ep29: 29. The “CUP FINALS FEVER” edition 23:14

1y ago23:14

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In this special episode we catch up with the captains of the Arachas Irish Senior Cup Final sides and the captains of the Arachas National Cup Final sides ahead of a big Finals Weekend. Greg Thompson (Waringstown) and Bilal Azhar (Leinster) talk us through their team’s route to the Irish Senior Cup decider, while Curtis Moorhead (Derriaghy) and Max…

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S2 Ep28: 28. Eimear Richardson: “The opportunity of a lifetime“ 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

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In this episode we chat to Eimear Richardson, who has just arrived in Dublin ahead of Ireland Women’s Caribbean tour. We delve into her career and her commitment to her cricket and her career that spans two countries. In our regular ‘Answer Me This’ segment, we meet Albert van der Merwe – former Irish international and current National Talent Pathw…

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S2 Ep27: 27. Harry Tector: “I’d bite your hand off“ 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

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In this episode we chat to Harry Tector, who was recently announced by the ICC as the 7th best ODI batter in world cricket currently. In our regular ‘Answer Me This’ segment, we drill into the life (and studies!) of Rebecca Stokell. In addition, we talk about all the latest Irish cricket news, including the men’s World Cup Qualifier squad. Don’t fo…

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S2 Ep26: 26. Inter-Pros special: “Four bosses“ 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

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In this special episode we are delighted to the head coaches of the four Inter-Provincial Series sides. Our reporter Sean Hussey talks to Leinster Lightning’s Nigel Jones, Munster Reds’ Jeremy Bray, North West Warriors’ Boyd Rankin and Northern Knights’ Simon Johnston about the upcoming season and their sides prospects. Don’t forget to subscribe to…

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S2 Ep25: 25. Orla Prendergast: “Caps and Cups“ 35:24

1+ y ago35:24

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In this episode we are delighted to chat with Orla Prendergast, who was named in team of the Women’s T20 World Cup in February. In our segment ‘Answer Me This’, we chat to former Ireland international and current Leinster Lightning head coach, Nigel Jones. But we start with the latest news round-up in Irish cricket with reporter Sean Hussey. Don’t …

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S2 Ep24: 24. Boyd Rankin: “The pinnacle“ 28:05

1+ y ago28:05

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In this episode we talk to Alan Lewis about the Men’s Bangladesh tour, we have a great chat with Boyd Rankin, North West Warriors head coach and Ireland Men’s first test wicket-taker, and in our segment ‘Answer Me This’, we grill Women’s International Player of the Year, Arlene Kelly. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Green Ball Show – also rate and…

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S2 Ep23: 23. Cups Special: “The holy grail“ 1:00:18

1+ y ago1:00:18

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In this episode we talk to Isobel Joyce with a wrap-up about the Women’s T20 World Cup. We then head to the four corners of Ireland to uncover some great stories from the Irish Senior Cup and National Cup competitions (with great stories from Lawrence Moore, Stella Downes, Ted Williamson and Ally McCalmont) and in our segment ‘Answer Me This’, we c…

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S2 Ep22: 22. Heinrich Malan: “A blank canvas“ 43:35

1+ y ago43:35

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In this episode we cross to Alan Lewis in South Africa on the latest news from the Women’s T20 World Cup. We hear the extended interview with men’s head coach Heinrich Malan after the release of the five squads last week, and in our segment ‘Answer Me This’, we chat to Ireland Women’s Team Operations Manager, Beth Healy. Don’t forget to subscribe t…

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S2 Ep21: 21. Gaby Lewis “it’s nice to get the band back together” 40:08

2y ago40:08

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Gaby Lewis talks T20 World Cup and touring life; Jeremy Bray on coaching and living cricket; Isobel Joyce in South Africa. In this the second episode of 2023 we cross to Isobel Joyce in South Africa to discuss the latest news in Irish cricket, including Ireland Men’s return to Test cricket and the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup We then chat to Gaby…

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S2 Ep20: 20. Josh Little “living the dream” 34:14

2y ago34:14

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In this the first episode of 2023, we chat with Josh Little in South Africa where he is playing in the SA20. He gives a great insight into the day he was drafted into the IPL, what inspired him towards a cricket career and gives an account of what a typical day in franchise cricket entails. We also cross to Isobel Joyce who is commentating at the I…

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S1 Ep19: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 19 (Men’s cricket special) 36:04

2y ago36:04

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In this episode we will be talking to Ireland Head Coach Heinrich Malan and Captain Andrew Balbirnie who have joined us in the HBV Studios. Looking back and discussing the Summer of 2022, the T20 World Cup in Australia and what we can look forward to in 2023.By GREEN BALL Podcast

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S1 Ep18: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 18 (Women’s cricket special) 45:31

2y ago45:31

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In this special women’s cricket episode we go in-depth with Ireland Women’s head coach Ed Joyce and Ireland captain Laura Delany about the year 2022, the importance of T20 World Cup qualification and the challenges of growth in the women’s game. We dissect the improvements made by the senior squad, as well as what is needed from grassroots through …

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S1 Ep17: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 17 (featuring Mike Whitney) 30:06

2y ago30:06

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In this special episode we talk to former Australian cricketer - and current President of Randwick Petersham Cricket Club - Mike Whitney. The Sydney-based club – known affectionately as Randy Petes - played host to the Ireland Men’s T20 World Cup Squad and coaching staff before the recent tournament, and have had a special relationship with Cricket…

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S1 Ep16: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 16 (featuring Andrew Balbirnie) 18:34

2y ago18:34

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In this special episode we talk to Ireland Men’s Captain Andrew Balbirnie from Sydney ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This is the eighth ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament, to be played in Australia from 16 October to 13 November 2022. Ireland will play against Zimbabwe, Scotland and West Indies in the first round, which will see the top two …

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S1 Ep15: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 15 (featuring Andrew White) 30:48

2y ago30:48

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In this special episode we talk to the Chair of National Men’s Selectors, Andrew White, who discusses the recently announced squad that will compete in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. We also discuss Ireland Women’s first two matches in the T20 World Cup Qualifier that they are currently competing in. The Green Ball podcast is a show made just for fan…

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S1 Ep14: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 14 (featuring Nathan Hauritz) 37:35

2y ago37:35

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In this episode, we discuss the recent historic Men’s T20 Series win against Afghanistan. We reflect on the brilliant career of Kevin O’Brien, who has just announced his retirement from the game to pursue coaching opportunities. We take a look at the current record-breaking Women’s ODI Series against the Netherlands. And we’re excited to welcome Ir…

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S1 Ep13: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 13 (featuring Lorcan Tucker) 40:51

2+ y ago40:51

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In this episode we discuss Ireland Men’s series against New Zealand and Ireland Women’s Tri-Series against Pakistan and Australia. Our panel analyses the key moments, the positives to take and what to look forward to in coming months. We preview Ireland Men’s two T20 Internationals against South Africa in Bristol this week, and what opportunities t…

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S1 Ep12: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 12 (featuring George Dockrell and Laura Delany) 50:03

2+ y ago50:03

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In this episode we discuss Ireland Men’s first two One-Day Internationals against New Zealand, analysing the key moments and looking forward to the final ODI, as well as the T20I Series coming up in Belfast. We assess the prospects of Ireland Women in the upcoming T20 International Tri-Series in Bready, where the team will face Australia and Pakist…

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S1 Ep11: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 11 (featuring William Porterfield, Stephen Doheny, Conor Olphert and Barry McCarthy) 1:07:33

2+ y ago1:07:33

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In this episode we will be looking forward to the Men’s T20I Series against India starting this weekend. We will be reflecting on the brilliant career of William Porterfield, who has just announced his retirement from the game to pursue coaching opportunities. We will be hearing from William as he talks about some of the great memories of his last …

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S1 Ep10: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 10 (featuring Shauna Kavanagh) 45:47

2+ y ago45:47

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In this episode we look ahead to the first international series of the summer, where the Ireland Women’s Team will take on South Africa in 3 x T20Is and 3 x ODIs. Our panel of experts discuss the series, the squad selected and what to expect from the opposition. We also talk to a senior member of the squad, Shauna Kavanagh, moments before she goes …

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S1 Ep9: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 9 (featuring Leah Paul and Ger Siggins) 41:10

2+ y ago41:10

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In this episode we review the early rounds of the men’s Inter-Provincial Cup and women’s Arachas Super Series, and highlight the key performers – and ask whether Munster Reds can continue their run. Our panel of experts assess Ireland Women’s prospects against South Africa next week and look at the squad that was announced. We talk to Irish all-rou…

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S1 Ep8: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 8 (featuring Heinrich Malan and Gaby Lewis) 47:20

2+ y ago47:20

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In this episode we will be looking forward to a massive summer of action for both the Irish Men’s and Women’s teams, alongside a busy domestic inter-provincial season. Our panel of experts will discuss the upcoming games for both sides, what they’re looking forward to most and what the aims for both sides should look like for the summer ahead. Also…

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S1 Ep7: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 7 (Featuring Celeste Raack and Ed Joyce) 51:33

2+ y ago51:33

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In this episode we look at the big recent announcements for Irish women’s cricket - news that included full-time contract offers for seven players as part of a €1.5M investment in the game. We are joined by our panel of experts to discuss the implications of the news and the big fixtures coming this summer for the women’s side. We also discuss Josh…

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S1 Ep6: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 6 (Featuring Harry Tector) 40:03

2+ y ago40:03

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In this episode of the Green Ball Podcast, we review the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifier campaigns and cast ahead to the Men’s T20 World Cup in October. In-form Ireland Men’s batter Harry Tector chats to us about the last two months of busy international action, the secret behind his run of form and the impact of outgoing interim head coac…

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S1 Ep5: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 5 (featuring Ed Joyce, David Ripley) 47:15

3y ago47:15

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In this episode, we will hear from Ireland’s two senior international head coaches – Ireland Women’s head coach Ed Joyce and interim Ireland Men’s head coach David Ripley. Our expert panel will be looking back at Ireland Women’s world cup qualification campaign in Zimbabwe, which was unfortunately cut short. While the squad missed out on the World …

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S1 Ep4: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 4 (featuring Susan O'Neill) 33:38

3y ago33:38

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In this episode, our expert panel will be looking forward to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Global Qualifiers in Zimbabwe - after two warm-up matches, Ireland will face West Indies, Netherlands and Sri Lanka in the Group Stage. And also stay tuned to the show, as later on we'll be joined by 2020 Irish Cricket Hall of Fame inductee, Susan O’Neill…

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S1 Ep3: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 3 (featuring Ben Dunk) 38:39

3y ago38:39

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In this episode, our panel of experts will be looking back at Ireland Men’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. They will be discussing each of the games and also will look ahead to the post-tournament review that is taking place at the moment. Also, former Australian T20 International star Ben Dunk offers insights into what it’s like pla…

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S1 Ep2: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 2 (featuring Gary Wilson) 25:30

3y ago25:30

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Welcome to the Green Ball Podcast. I’m delighted to be bringing you the second episode of this new podcast show about Irish Cricket - with an initial focus on the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup which starts in a matter of days. In this episode, our panel of experts will be looking forward to the Ireland Men’s T20 squad fixtures in the tournament …

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S1 Ep1: Green Ball Podcast - Episode 1 (featuring Paul Stirling) 27:43

3y ago27:43

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Welcome to the Green Ball Podcast. We are delighted to be bringing you the first episode of this new podcast show about Irish Cricket - with an initial focus on the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup which starts in a matter of days. In this episode, our panel of experts will be looking through the Ireland Men’s T20 squad and discussing the warm-up c…

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S1 Ep1: Green Ball Podcast Introduction. 1:03

3y ago1:03

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Introduction to the Green Ball Podcast. This limited series run we’ll be talking about the warm-up series and the tournament proper, discussing Ireland’s performances, prospects and all of the latest news out of the camp. Our panel of experts will be on hand during each episode, while we will interview some current and former players for their insi…

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