On The Front Foot

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On The Front Foot is your weekly cricket podcast with Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney. Two of the most iconic voices of New Zealand cricket, keep you up to date with the leather on willow this summer. Powered by Newstalk ZB and iHeartRadio

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February 18 · 47 min
On The Front Foot Episode 248: Black Caps make the last 8 for the WT20
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.
February 11 · 32 min
On The Front Foot Episode 247: A review of the Blackcaps performance in the WT20 opening matches
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.
February 5 · 48 min
On The Front Foot Episode 246: Will NZ make it to the WT20 semi-finals?
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.
January 29 · 50 min
On The Front Foot Episode 245: Analysing Brendon McCullum's coaching technique
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.
January 21 · 39 min
On The Front Foot Episode 244: Looking back on the ODI series win in India
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.
January 15 · 50 min
On The Front Foot Episode 243: Saluting Daryl Mitchell's century in ODI win
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.
January 7 · 45 min
On The Front Foot: Episode 242
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.
Dec 23, 2025 · 44 min
On The Front Foot Episode 241: Reflecting on victory in the West Indes test series
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.
Dec 15, 2025 · 41 min
On The Front Foot Episode 240: Neil Wagner on the Second Test
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.
Dec 8, 2025 · 45 min
On The Front Foot Episode 239: Reviewing the international cricket landscape
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.
Nov 27, 2025 · 39 min
On The Front Foot Episode 238: Reviewing the first Ashes test
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.
Nov 20, 2025 · 33 min
On The Front Foot Episode 237: Reviewing the achievements of Daryl Mitchell
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.
Nov 12, 2025 · 51 min
On The Front Foot Episode 236: How can NZ get to the upper echelon of the women's game?
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.
Nov 3, 2025 · 50 min
On The Front Foot Episode 235: Were England here on holiday?
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.
Oct 22, 2025 · 32 min
On The Front Foot Episode 234: Could New Zealand have a place in the Big Bash?
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.
Oct 15, 2025 · 36 min
On The Front Foot Episode 233: Can the Black Caps improve ahead of their latest T20 series?
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.
Oct 8, 2025 · 43 min
On The Front Foot Episode 232: What did we learn from the Chappell-Hadlee series?
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.
Sep 29, 2025 · 38 min
On The Front Foot Episode 231: Peter Holland assesses England's Ashes Squad
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.
Sep 22, 2025 · 48 min
On The Front Foot Episode 230: Curtis Heaphy joins after the series win over South Africa.
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.
Sep 12, 2025 · 41 min
On The Front Foot Episode 229: Rhys Mariu joins to celebrate victory over South Africa
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.