The Irish Cricket Podcast

nathanrjohns

The only podcast dedicated to all things Irish cricket. Featuring analysis, interviews and explainers of all the sport's talking points.

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Tuesday · 48 min
Can Ireland rediscover a winning habit in Namibia?
With Irish international cricket returning, Ally and Nathan preview the upcoming ODI series in Namibia. They also look at U19 tours for both men and women. Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon here.
October 7 · 1 hr
Patreon sneak peek - end of season Q&A
In a taste of what can be expected from subscribing to our Patreon, Ally and Nathan field subscriber questions upon the end of the Irish summer. Like what you hear? Sign up for more here.
September 22 · 57 min
The ETPL - was it a success?
Ally and Nathan offer their final thoughts on season one of the ETPL. Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon here. Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com
September 3 · 31 min
The Harry Tector interview
Dublin Guardian and Ireland's T20 vice-captain (at least during the India series anyway) joins us to chat through T20 batting with his new franchise.
August 25 · 50 min
The ETPL will it work?
With the ETPL FINALLY looking like it's going to get off the mark, Ally and Nathan discuss its chequered history and prospects for success. Plus a look at All-Ireland T20 finals weekend. Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon here. Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com
August 19 · 22 min
ETPL - meet the Belfast Wolves
Ally headed along to Stormont to chat to the Irish players involved in the Belfast Wolves ETPL franchise. Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon here.
August 15 · 36 min
ISC final preview - Pembroke and CSNI
Ally speaks to the captains of Pembroke and CSNI, Jack Tector and Stuart Thompson, to preview this weekend's flagship club event, the Irish Senior Cup final.
August 4 · 52 min
Ireland vs Afghanistan big preview
Does anyone care about these games? Should Ireland be playing Afghanistan in the first place? What to make of new Ireland head coach Gary Wilson? What to watch out for as Ireland start an important year of ODI cricket? Ally and Nathan preview the upcoming 5-match series. Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon here. Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com
July 18 · 1 hr 1 min
Why ICC, why?
Ally and Nathan dissect the recent women's ODI defeats to the West Indies, alongside the ICC's decision to reduce Ireland's odds of qualifying for next year's World Cup.
June 30 · 1 hr 1 min
Malan, why go now?
After the best weekend in Irish cricket's history, Ireland lost their head coach with Heinrich Malan leaving the role. Why? Ally and Nathan discuss. Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon here. Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com
June 25 · 53 min
The most watched moment in Irish cricket history?
Ireland are struggling at the World Cup but never fear, Vaibhav and his separate changing room are here to distract us all. Ally and Nathan chat thru the women's T20s and the men's India series. Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon here. Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com
June 12 · 53 min
Preview - Ireland at the World Cup
Ally and Nathan provide a comprehensive preview of Ireland's prospects at the upcoming T20 World Cup. Plus, we explain why this week's interpros were cancelled. Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon. Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com
June 2 · 1 hr 2 min
What next for red ball? + Tri-series so far
After an intriguing yet somewhat underwhelming Test week in Stormont, Ally and Nathan try to predict what comes next for Irish red ball cricket. Plus a recap of what we've learned so far about the women's tri-series in Clontarf. Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon here. Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com
May 26 · 36 min
Test cricket returns to Ireland - New Zealand preview
Ally and Nathan go through all the talking points ahead of the first Test on Irish soil in two years. get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon here.
May 14 · 42 min
Why we love the Irish Senior Cup
Ally and Nathan reflect on round one of the Irish Senior Cup, the Emerald Challenge and potential Test squads, day one of the Super Series and the latest ETPL news. Want more? Subscribe to our ⁠Patreon here. ⁠ Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com
May 8 · 44 min
Will we be able to watch domestic matches?
After news emerged that there will be no Super Series broadcast this year, Ally and Nathan discuss the sad state of affairs as public attention on Irish cricket dwindles. Plus, we review the new Ireland kits for 2026 and look at who impressed in club cricket. Enter our competition to pick your winners for the Irish Senior and National Cups! Email: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com Subscribe to our Patreon here.
May 1 · 34 min
Roly Black - Ireland's first men's T20 World Cup umpire
Ally heads along to meet Roly Black to chat all things umpiring after his history-making appearance as an umpire at the recent T20 World Cup. Subscribe to our Patreon here. Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com
April 1 · 1 hr 6 min
Brian MacNeice interview 2.0
After a raft of announcements to do with fixtures, tours and potential Euro Cups, Cricket Ireland chair Brian MacNeice once again joins the podcast. Sponsored by CricketEurope Subscribe to our Patreon. Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com
March 13 · 57 min
Wherefore art thou fixtures?
No Irish players got picked up at the Hundred. The T20 World Cup came to an end. Sarah Keane started as CI's new CEO last week but the new move did not lead to any announcement on fixtures. The wait goes on for confirmation of how much cricket Ireland will actually play in 2026. Ally and Nathan discuss it all. Sponsored by CricketEurope Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon. Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com
February 24 · 50 min
Where do Ireland go from here?
Ally and Nathan review Ireland's T20 World Cup after a somewhat middling campaign. Is this Ireland's ceiling until they fix the cricket calendar? Subscribe to our Patreon. Sponsored by CricketEurope Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com

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