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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	On The Front Foot Episode 273: Cricket's cash crisis as Black Caps named	23 Sep 2026	00:37:28
This week on On The Front Foot, we examine the off-field administrative issues and newly revealed secrets that have exposed cricket's growing financial crisis. We also look ahead to the New Zealand summer as the first Black Caps squad is named for the T20 series against India. Your views welcome onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 272: Is live cricket getting less accessible?	10 Sep 2026	00:46:36
This week on On The Front Foot, we discuss the revolving door of Black Caps contracts, reflect on NZ A's successful Australian tour, and examine the implications of the Big Bash League's move towards private ownership. Plus, with concerns growing over the rising cost of attending live cricket, we ask - could next year's Ashes become an event only accessible to the wealthy? Share your thoughts: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 271: Maxwell on Australia, Pakistan's Surprise Call and NZC's Financial Headaches	04 Sep 2026	00:51:00
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Australian commentator Jim Maxwell to discuss the likely makeup of the Australian test side for the series against the Black Caps. They also discuss the extraordinary selection moves made by Pakistan and NZ Cricket's deepening financial controversy. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 270: Kiwi Cricket's Latest Setback & Pakistan's English Misery	28 Aug 2026	00:35:07
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by Peter Holland to assess the impact of the huge loss sustained by New Zealand cricket. They also touch on the plight of the Pakistan team in England. Share your views at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 269: Test turmoil for Australia and a financial reality check for NZC	20 Aug 2026	00:50:30
On this week's episode of On The Front Foot, Australia's humiliating test defeat has prompted a shake-up for the second test against Bangladesh. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney assess what changes have been made as they look to bounce back. Closer to home, New Zealand Cricket is facing a growing financial challenge, and we examine what it could mean for the game. Plus, Remember This takes us back 41 years to Carisbrook for one of cricket's memorable moments from a bygone era. As always, share your thoughts at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 268: Jayden Lennox, England's drinking debate, and life after Stokes	12 Aug 2026	00:46:15
On this week's episode of On The Front Foot, Black Caps spinner Jayden Lennox joined Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney to reflect on a breakthrough tour of the West Indies and discuss the opportunity that awaits on New Zealand A’s upcoming tour of Australia. They also tackle the growing questions around England cricket's drinking culture following another controversial week, and ask whether Stephen Fleming has already identified the ideal successor to Ben Stokes in England's Test side. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 267: Root's Return, Fleming's Influence and a Farewell to Bob Blair	03 Aug 2026	00:38:20
This week on On The Front Foot, it's back to the future for England’s cricket team, with Joe Root returning as captain under another Kiwi coach. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney discuss what Stephen Fleming has to offer, catching techniques, finger clicking leading to a player ban, and pay tribute to the late Bob Blair. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 266: A tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers and a series win over the West Indies	21 Jul 2026	00:34:05
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney pay tribute to one of the greats – Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away at age 89. They also discuss a series win in the West Indies, the ICC’s recognition of Black Caps all-rounder Nathan Smith, and the continued absence of a new test coach for England. Share your views at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 265: Discussing the Black Caps ODI series in the Caribbean	11 Jul 2026	00:35:11
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney focus their attention on the Black Caps’ one day series in the Caribbean. They also discuss Australia’s dominance at the W20 tournament in England, what can be done to make the White Ferns competitive again, and along with Peter Holland, they relive some memories from Kane Williamson’s 16 years of international cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 264: Recapping the Black Caps' test series win	01 Jul 2026	00:55:15
The Black Caps' emphatic test and series win features this week on the podcast, joined by former England pace bowler Steven Finn, BBC commentator Simon Mann and Peter Holland to assess the series. They also discuss Ben Stokes' retirement, and wonder if McCullum is safe in his coaching role. Your views onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 263: Assessing the Oval test	24 Jun 2026	00:45:50
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by TMS commentator Daniel Norcross and Peter Holland to assess the Oval test and look ahead to the one at Trent Bridge. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 262: A tribute to Kane Williamson and an unrecognisable England squad	16 Jun 2026	00:33:30
On today’s episode of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney pay tribute to Kane Williamson, and discuss who is best suited to replace the batting maestro. They also discuss the changes England was forced to make, resulting in a squad unrecognisable as the one that won the first test, and the key improvement the White Ferns will need to make if they want to make the WT20 semi-finals. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 261: A postmortem of the Lord's test	09 Jun 2026	00:47:38
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney conduct a postmortem on the Lord's test which provided less than two days of cricket on a sub-standard pitch. Plus, former England spinner Vic Marks and statistician Andy Zaltzman joined them to review the proceedings from the home of cricket. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 261: Test Week	01 Jun 2026	00:09:07
Fresh from the comprehensive win over Ireland, the Blackcaps arrived inn London for Test Week with some encouraging news. Not only is the team fully fit but they also received the news that one of the previous injured players was back to full fitness and ready to play at Lords. Send your comments to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 260: Black Caps, White Ferns prepare for England events	29 May 2026	00:48:31
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Black Cap Rachin Ravindra and White Ferns Coach Ben Sawyer as both teams prepare for major events in England. Plus, former Black Cap Hamish Marshall shares a few of his memories of playing at Lords. Send your views to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 259: What could the White Ferns learn from their latest England t20?	21 May 2026	00:34:59
This week, commentator and writer Andrew Alderson joins us to assess the Lords team's match-ups, lessons for the White Ferns after the first T20 against England and leaks investigated from the NZC computers. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 258: Discussing the latest edition of the cricketers' bible	15 May 2026	00:45:18
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by special guest Wisden Editor Lawrence Booth to chat about the release of the 163rd edition of the cricketers' bible, the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. They also reflect on the White Ferns’ one day series against England and the postponed NZ T20 competition. Your views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 257: Assessing the Black Caps squad for England and Ireland	07 May 2026	00:44:09
This week, Peter Holland returns to assess the Black Caps' test squad for Ireland and England. Later, former White Fern Kirsty Bond offers her thoughts on the team to defend the WT20 in England. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 256: Reviewing the Black Caps' Bangladesh tour	01 May 2026	00:50:46
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the Black Caps’ tour of Bangladesh and look at the challenges the new NZ Cricket is facing. Plus, they dive into the White Ferns squad named for the World Cup, and ask whether the substitution rule needs to be revised. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot: Episode 255	24 Apr 2026	00:35:14
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney react to the rumours around the appointment of the new NZ Cricket CEO. They also discuss whether anything was achieved in the ODI series in Bangladesh, and whether there’s room for any new talent in the test squad for England. Your views are welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 254: What does the future hold for the 'summer of cricket'?	15 Apr 2026	00:51:21
This week, Tom Latham and Tim Robinson from the Black Caps joined the podcast to talk about the Bangladesh and Sri Lankan tours, respectively - as well as what future holds for a New Zealand cricket summer with the extension of T20 across the globe. We also discuss who should be included in the test squad for England. Your thoughts welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 253: Is a T20 franchise competition feasible in New Zealand?	04 Apr 2026	00:46:49
This week, inspirational one day innings by Melie Kerr confirms her status, and we wonder if a T20 franchise competition is feasible in New Zealand. Later, we discuss if our White Ferns should play a test against Australia - and we're joined by Peter Holland to discuss some other issues facing cricket. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 252: Decision time for NZ Cricket	22 Mar 2026	00:38:01
This week on On the Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney chat about the looming decision for NZ Cricket; is it BBL or NZ20? Is crickets integrity under threat from below strength teams playing meaningless series? And, sad farewells for Trevor 'TG' McMahon. Your thoughts and views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 251: Reviewing the WT20 Final	10 Mar 2026	00:36:57
This week on On the Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the WT20 Final, looking at what the Black Caps need to do to take that final step. Plus, they discuss a Kiwi bowler’s once in nearly 250 years record, and the two legends of the women’s game who are calling it quits. Your thoughts and views welcome at onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 250: The Black Caps' journey to the WT20 Final	05 Mar 2026	00:37:25
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney celebrate a trip to the WT20 Final, breaking down the Black Caps’ journey there. Plus, English journalist Tim Wigmore poses the question of if India is to blame for the lack of integrity in the WT20, and they discuss if the Zimbabwe tour has been a benefit for the White Ferns. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 249: Black Caps set for WT20 semifinals after late innings recovery	26 Feb 2026	00:51:53
This week on On The Front Foot, a late innings recovery has the Black Caps in line for a semifinal clash at the WT20. Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Peter Holland to review the Sri Lanka match and Peter Fulton reflected on his time as Canterbury’s coach. Plus, politics trump sport as England’s Hundred Auction looms. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 248: Black Caps make the last 8 for the WT20	18 Feb 2026	00:47:46
This week, the Black Caps make the last 8 for the WT20, but rain and Zimbabwe eliminate the Aussies - and we wonder if we should be concerned by the departure of another top coach. Later, Remeber This looks back on February 1978. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 247: A review of the Blackcaps performance in the WT20 opening matches	11 Feb 2026	00:32:46
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review the Blackcaps opening matches at the WT20 championship. Plus they add suggestions to the 73 changes made to the Laws of Cricket. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 246: Will NZ make it to the WT20 semi-finals?	05 Feb 2026	00:48:37
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney are joined by Peter Holland to break down whether New Zealand has a side that can make it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. Plus, they ask how serious Pakistan's threat of boycotting the match with India is, and offer birthday greetings to one of the country’s fastest bowlers. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 245: Analysing Brendon McCullum's coaching technique	29 Jan 2026	00:50:54
Former Black Caps coach John Bracewell joins the podcast to analyse the coaching of Brendon McCullum and also voice his confidence in the current group of Black Caps. Later, we review four T20 matches against India and identify who should be our No 1 side in the WT20. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 244: Looking back on the ODI series win in India	21 Jan 2026	00:39:13
Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell join the podcast to celebrate the outstanding ODI series win in India, the first in 33 years. Later, we wonder if England cricket coach Brendan McCullum will join Scott Robertson on the unwanted coaches list. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 243: Saluting Daryl Mitchell's century in ODI win	15 Jan 2026	00:50:35
On the Front Foot salutes champion batsman Daryl Mitchell after his performance helped the Black Caps beat out India. We also take a look at the Ashes post-mortem in England - and a leading curator joins us as we investigate what makes New Zealand pitches as good as they are for test cricket. Your views welcome onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot: Episode 242	07 Jan 2026	00:45:44
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney was joined by former Ashes-winning captain Mike Gatting to review England’s failed series efforts. Plus, they assess the Black Caps WT20 squad that’s just been named. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 241: Reflecting on victory in the West Indes test series	23 Dec 2025	00:44:42
With the West Indies test series over, Herald cricket writer Andrew Alderson joined us to reflect on the successes, Under 19 coach Anton Devcich joins to assess the side chosen for the upcoming event and we reflect on the chances of Brendan McCullum retaining the England coaching job. Your views onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 240: Neil Wagner on the Second Test	15 Dec 2025	00:41:42
Blackcap Neil Wagner joins On the Front Foot this week to review the Basin Reserve test And, former Blackcap Richard Reid offers an insight from and administrators position on the current impasse in the administration. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 239: Reviewing the international cricket landscape	08 Dec 2025	00:45:25
Encouraging result for the West Indies, further humiliation for England and dissension in the board room at NZC. Peter Holland joins us again along with West Indian broadcaster Andrew Mason to review the international cricket landscape. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 238: Reviewing the first Ashes test	27 Nov 2025	00:39:40
This week on On The Front Foot, we're joined by Peter Holland to review the first Ashes test, we suggest some changes England need to make and review the Black Caps' test squad. We also discuss South Africa’s winning style and enjoy a mastermind session with Monty Panesar. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 237: Reviewing the achievements of Daryl Mitchell	20 Nov 2025	00:33:26
This week, we're joined by Peter Holland post-ODI series, and we review the achievements of World No 1 ODI batsman Daryl Mitchell. Later, we propose our test team for the Windies series, assess the teams for the Ashes and deliver a bouncer at the BCCI. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 236: How can NZ get to the upper echelon of the women's game?	12 Nov 2025	00:51:01
This week, former White Fern Emily Drumm joins the podcast to discuss what New Zealand needs to do to get to the upper echelon of the women's game. Later, West Indian commentator Andrew Mason details the likely Wests Indies test squad, and Remember This looks back on November in Brisbane 1985. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 235: Were England here on holiday?	03 Nov 2025	00:50:35
This week was a clean sweep for Blackcaps over England in ODI’s, did England come for a holiday? Kane ends is T20 international career, changes to the one day rules explained by top umpire Wayne Knights and disappointing end to one day career for one of the greats of the women's game, your views appreciated email onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 234: Could New Zealand have a place in the Big Bash?	22 Oct 2025	00:32:00
This week we head across the Tasman and we're joined by former Aussie spinner Xavier Doherty to assess the likely make up of the Aussie team for the first Ashes test. Later, we discuss whether Australian cricket would accept a New Zealand team in the BBL. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 233: Can the Black Caps improve ahead of their latest T20 series?	15 Oct 2025	00:36:04
This week, the Black Caps need to improve to match England in the upcoming T20 series, and our White Ferns are still in semi-final contention at the World Cup, just. Plus, should we be striving for a team in the Aussie Big Bash League? We're also joined on the podcast by former Black Caps coach Wally Lees. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 232: What did we learn from the Chappell-Hadlee series?	08 Oct 2025	00:43:47
What did we learn from the Chappell-Hadlee series - apart from not scheduling international cricket in October? We also discuss the White Ferns' backs-to-the wall fight for a semi-final berth at the World Cup, and will the ICC ban on USAC have an impact on our involvement with the MLC in America? And Remember This recalls Malcolm Nash’s place in cricket history. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 231: Peter Holland assesses England's Ashes Squad	29 Sep 2025	00:38:37
Peter Holland joins the podcast this week to assess the England’s Ashes squad and we reject the India and Pakistan sides for using politics to disrespect the game at the Asia Cup. Plus, there's tributes to Bruce Morrison and Dickie Bird. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 230: Curtis Heaphy joins after the series win over South Africa.	22 Sep 2025	00:48:08
NZ’A’ batsman Curtis Heaphy joins us on the front foot after the series win over South Africa. We hear from Devon Conway and Michael Bracewell as they prepare for the Chappell Hadlee series at Bay Oval and Jeremy Coney details an interesting change to the rules that apply for one day internationals. Your views are welcome email onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 229: Rhys Mariu joins to celebrate victory over South Africa	12 Sep 2025	00:41:28
This week NZ’A’ star batsman Rhys Mariu joins us celebrating the commanding win over South Africa ‘A’. Four new White Ferns are in for the World Cup in India, Ross Taylor is out of retirement for Samoa, and remember this goes back to 1984. Your views welcome onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 228: Will an increase in test cricket bankrupt some ICC members?	04 Sep 2025	00:52:08
This week, NZ's A team records a spectacular win to end the one day series with South Africa. We also wonder if an increase in test cricket will send some ICC members bankrupt, and the Australian Cricket CEO issues a warning. Also- New Zealand flavour is supporting Timor-Leste’s admission as an ICC associate member. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 227: Who's New Zealand's best-ever wicketkeeper?	25 Aug 2025	00:46:11
This week, we debate who New Zealand's best wicketkeeper is, and discuss a cricket website's selections. New Zealand's cricket A team is set to head to South Africa on another development tour - and we speculate on whether Jacob Bethell is the answer as England’s new T20 captain. Your views welcome: onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 226: Reviewing the Black Caps victory with Devon Conway	13 Aug 2025	00:49:03
On this week’s episode of On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney were joined by Devon Conway to review the Black Caps victory over Zimbabwe and celebrate the joys of test cricket. Plus, Ken Rutherford looks back on the first test tour of Zimbabwe, recounting some bizarre moments. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	On The Front Foot Episode 225: Should England have won the Oval test?	06 Aug 2025	00:52:02
This week on On The Front Foot, Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney review two test matches and are joined by BBC Commentator Simon Mann to discuss whether England should’ve won the Oval test instead of having to settle for a drawn series. Plus, Daryl Mitchell joined the podcast to pay tribute to Matt Henry as the Black Caps prepare for the second test in Bulawayo. Send your thoughts to onthefrontfoot20@gmail.com LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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