The Final Word cricket podcast
A daily cricket podcast from a team of travelling writers and broadcasters, breaking down the day's play with reverence and irreverence.
This is a daily dispatch from the front lines of global cricket. Rather than a simple recap, it's a highly analytical and often humorous conversation between two knowledgeable hosts who break down the tactical nuances, statistical anomalies, and human drama of the day's play, from men's Test matches to women's T20 World Cups.
“Its daily cadence during major tournaments and series is a key differentiator. The show pairs deep, almost forensic, statistical analysis with narrative storytelling and a willingness to embrace the philosophical and strange side of the game.”
Who hosts this show
Founded by Australian cricket writers and broadcasters Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins, The Final Word provides daily analysis of international cricket from around the globe. The show features a rotating cast of hosts, including Daniel Norcross and analyst Ben Jones, who cover concurrent matches. In 2020, it was named the world's best cricket podcast by the Wisden Almanack.
Credentials & credits
- Named 'best cricket podcast in the world' by Wisden Almanack (2020).
- Geoff Lemon: Author of 'Steve Smith's Men', writer for The Guardian, broadcaster for ABC/BBC.
- Adam Collins: 2020 Christopher Martin-Jenkins Broadcaster of the Year, commentator for SEN and Sky Sports, writer for Cricbuzz.
- Daniel Norcross: Broadcaster for BBC Test Match Special, writer for ESPNcricinfo.
- Ben Jones: Head of Insight at CricViz, team analyst for professional T20 franchises.
Other ventures
- Geoff Lemon: Author of several books (poetry, essays), former director of the National Young Writers Festival.
- Adam Collins: Co-author of Glenn Maxwell's autobiography, co-hosted 'Calling the Shots' documentary.
- Daniel Norcross: Founder of Test Match Sofa, an alternative cricket commentary radio programme.
- Ben Jones: Writes 'The CricViz Analyst' Substack newsletter.
- Story Time (weekend history program).
- White Line Wireless (pirate commentary).
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- anz
When new episodes drop
- 01NZ greats bow out | TFW DailyJun 27, 2026 · 30 min
- 02Seesaw rocks Kiwis way in a bizarre Test | TFW DailyJun 27, 2026 · 26 min
- 03The longest 20th over in T20 history? A classic finish | TFW DailyJun 27, 2026 · 26 min
- 04Stokes inspires England to have their best day in 12 months | TFW DailyJun 26, 2026 · 26 min
- 05Latham and Conway smash records, before England pull it back | TFW DailyJun 25, 2026 · 23 min
- 06Stuttering India keep their hopes of back-to-back trophies alive | TFW DailyJun 25, 2026 · 23 min
- 07England seal a semi-final, Matthews may have sealed a ban | TFW DailyJun 24, 2026 · 27 min
- 08Kyle Abbott - The ECB/Rothesay County Championship Player of the WeekJun 24, 2026 · 9 min
Notable episodes
- 01NZ greats bow out | TFW Daily
Covers the emotional retirement of three legendary New Zealand players, showcasing the show's ability to capture the human side of the sport.
- 02Seesaw rocks Kiwis way in a bizarre Test | TFW Daily
Highlights the deep tactical and statistical analysis of a complex Test match day, a signature of the podcast.
- 03The longest 20th over in T20 history? A classic finish | TFW Daily
Demonstrates the dramatic, moment-by-moment storytelling of a T20 thriller and the focus on associate nations.
What you'll be asked on this show
The daily show format is not based on guest interviews. The hosts engage in a conversational back-and-forth, posing analytical questions to each other to structure the breakdown of the day's play.
The show is a co-hosted conversational format, not a guest interview show, though separate interview-focused episodes exist. Different pairings of hosts (Geoff Lemon, Adam Collins, Daniel Norcross, Ben Jones, Firdose Moonda) cover different matches, often providing a 30-second summary before a deeper analytical dive. The tone is a mix of expert analysis and informal, often humorous, banter.
Signature segments
- · The Final Word Daily
- · 30-second summary
- · Hall of Fame
- · Nerd Pledge
- · Story Time
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
While the daily shows are co-hosted analysis, the network produces separate long-form interview episodes featuring current and former players (Pat Cummins, Ellyse Perry), commentators (Harsha Bhogle, Isa Guha), and creative minds (Stephen Fry).
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast attracts both cricket-adjacent sponsors like the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and direct-to-consumer brands like Step One underwear and Zeus Sleep. Ad reads are often delivered with a humorous, extended style.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the main hosts of The Final Word?
- The podcast was founded by Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins, who host regularly. It also features a team of other hosts like Daniel Norcross and Ben Jones to cover multiple games.
- What is the format of the show?
- The main format is a daily co-hosted show that recaps and analyzes recent cricket matches. They also produce a weekly news show, a weekend history program called 'Story Time', and long-form interviews.
- Does the podcast only cover men's cricket?
- No, the podcast provides extensive coverage of both men's and women's cricket across all formats, including World Cups and Test matches.
- Is The Final Word still running?
- Yes, the podcast produces episodes on a daily basis during major cricket series and tournaments.
- Where can I listen to The Final Word?
- The podcast is available on major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and also has a YouTube channel.
- What is 'Nerd Pledge'?
- 'Nerd Pledge' is the show's community funding model via Patreon, where listeners pledge a small, often cricket-statistic-related, amount of money per episode to support the show.
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- [01]Official Websitefinalwordcricket.com
- [02]Adam Collins Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [03]Geoff Lemon's Guardian Profiletheguardian.com
- [04]Daniel Norcross Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [05]Ben Jones' CricViz Analyst Substackcricviz.substack.com
- [06]The Final Word on The Guardiantheguardian.com
- [07]Adam Collins on SENmediaweek.com.au
- [08]CricViz 'Our People'cricviz.com
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