The Talk Of Trent Bridge Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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