Cider Press - A Somerset Cricket Podcast

A shot at Trent Bridge glory awaits on Sunday. And so who better for Cider Press to speak to than Somerset’s List A skipper Sean Dickson? As well as previewing the Glamorgan clash, Sean also reflects on an eventful couple of years plying his trade at Taunton, and gives supporters some insight into his cricketing mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Charlie Taylor, Harry Everett and debutant Annie Chave to review the week that was. Two highs, one low and plenty still to play for. Check out and subscribe to the show at all the usual spots and don't forget you can find all of Cider Press content at: https://ciderpress.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finals Day berth secured in the Blast and a real shot at toppling the reigning champions and red-ball tabletoppers Surrey to come! This week’s episode sees Sam Dalling and Harry Everett joined by guest Dan Whiting, of BBC London and Gloucestershire live stream fame. Is the treble on? We have a detailed run-through of the four sides involved at Edgbaston next Saturday and the fixture at Taunton which everyone has been counting down the days to for months now! Check out the Cider Press Substack for all of our published content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Somerset’s Blast quarter-final round the corner, Will Smeed is fit again and will be looking to slot into the opening berth he vacated after a hamstring injury earlier this summer. Having struck the the first century ever scored in The Hundred in 2022, Smeed’s reputation at the top of the order has garnered the interest of franchises around the world. The 22-year-old batter took the time to talk to Sam Dalling. Check out and subscribe to the show at all the usual spots and don't forget Cider Press' website: https://ciderpress.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a victory for Somerset, powered by local boys Tom Abell and Jack Leach. The former made (yet another) majestic century, while the latter picked up 12 wickets. Maximum points secured with Surrey to come next week. Can you taste the title yet?! Somerset's trip to Northants in the Blast QF on Thursday is previewed, while we spend some time reflecting on the success of Western Storm. Charlie Taylor hosts Sam Dalling and Sophie Luff. Check out the show on Podbean, Apple Podcasts and all the usual spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was back to red-ball cricket just as the weather gets good…?! Relive a mostly scratchy draw for Somerset who took on Warwickshire as the County Championship campaign resumes, one lit up by the performances of Messrs. Aldridge, Leach and Rew. There’s a discussion of the loan system as most of Taunton's population is offloaded to far-flung corners of the country for a game or two at least. And the look-ahead to Durham’s long journey down to the West Country later this week is not to be missed! Joining Sam Dalling and Harry Everett for the show once again was one of the best known voices in county cricket (and a massive Bears fan). Aaron Viles - AKA the Cricket Connoisseur - is the founder and host of the brilliant County Cricket podcast. What do you mean you haven’t listened? No, but seriously, if you haven’t, you really need to. Check out the show on Podbean, Apple Podcasts and all the usual spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a victory that was! A victory for Somerset and a place in the One-Day Cup Final at Trent Bridge in September. But also a victory for cricket. We love this tournament and Sunday at Taunton brought out the very best in everyone. Not just the runs, the wickets, the tension. But also the supporters, the relationships, the harmony. Yes, the Leicestershire fans (who were brilliant) and players left disappointed. But a much wider battle was won. Days like these count, they really do. Naturally, this week’s podcast focuses on that game. But we also touch on the England Lions before looking ahead to the County Championship’s return. Yes, folks, it’s back. Somerset head to Edgbaston on Thursday. Can they push for the title? (spoiler: yes). Joining Sam and Harry for the show was one of the best known voices in county cricket (and a massive Bears fan). Aaron Viles - AKA the Cricket Connoisseur - is the founder and host of the brilliant County Cricket podcast. What do you mean you haven’t listened? No, but seriously, if you haven’t, you really need to. Check out the show on Podbean, Apple Podcasts and all the usual spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the aftermath of a nail-biting defeat, Sam Dalling and Harry Everett are joined by pod debutant, Somerset’s Head of Digital, Ben Warren, to look back on three matches in the 50-over format - a busy week! After an impressive victory at Durham and an obliteration of Lancashire, the narrow defeat to chasing Derbyshire is dissected as the denouement of the white-ball campaign is previewed. Cider Press is a platform dedicated to all things Somerset cricket. Find us on our social media channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Dalling and Charlie Taylor are joined by Zeb Baker-Smith to discuss the success of Somerset’s second-choice spinner, Shoaib Bashir in the recently-concluded Test series victory against the West Indies and an up-and-down weekend for Somerset in the One Day Cup! There’s an interview with the white-ball King himself, Andy Umeed, who tells all about his imperious form in the competition and his remarkable resurrection from ‘cricket-death’. Cider Press is a platform dedicated to all things Somerset cricket. Find us on our social media channels and subscribe to our Substack! PC: Andrew Umeed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Dalling, Charlie Taylor and Harry Everett welcome guest Zeb Baker-Smith to wrap up on what was a perplexing conclusion in the Blast for Somerset. All focus turns to the fifty-over format and starting berths are up for grabs for some of thee fringe players and we reflect on the death of Ken Palmer, a county legend and former Test umpire. Cider Press is a platform dedicated to all things Somerset cricket. Find us on our social media channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie Taylor and Harry Everett are joined by guest Zeb Baker-Smith to discuss a successful weekend in the Blast for Somerset in which they all but sealed a quarter-final spot ahead of the final round of games. Western Storm's return to winning ways in the Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy is discussed as is Shoaib Bashir's leisurely role in England's win over the Windies! Cider Press is a platform dedicated to all things Somerset cricket. Find us on our social media channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All the wash-up from a wet weekend where Somerset's Vitality Blast defence took a blow after a rare Gloucestershire double was sealed at Taunton. Catch all the verdicts of Sam, Charlie and Harry as they are joined by Western Storm skipper, Sophie Luff, who joins the conversation from the Cheltenham Cricket Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everything Ben Green touches right now turns to gold. Not content with being the T20 bowler with the best strike rate in the world, Greener dominated Leicestershire’s recent County Championship victory over Middlesex. Sam Dalling sat down with the man himself for an exclusive chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The morning after the four days before and CPHQ is still buzzing. The podcast has now dropped - listen in for the views of co-hosts Sam, Charlie and Harry, plus debutant Zeb Baker-Smith. As an added bonus, we have a guest appearance from Somerset starlet Alfie Ogborne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Dalling is joined by Aaron Viles and Harry Everett to untangle what went wrong in Somerset's defeat at Bristol, review four days on a flat deck at Trent Bridge and look ahead to Warwickshire's visit to Taunton. Western Storm skipper, Sophie Luff, takes the time to chat ahead of action in the Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy resuming on Sunday. Cider Press is a platform dedicated to all things Somerset cricket. Find us at https://ciderpress.substack.com/ and on our social media channels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is here. It has arrived. The very first episode of Cider Press “proper”. Who is Sam Dalling’s co-host? Well, that would be telling. You’ll need to listen to find out. But how about we tell you this much? We’ve only got Jake Ball - yes, the Jake Ball - dropping for a quick chat about the weather ahead of his Trent Bridge return. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The time has nearly arrived. The Cider Press podcast drop is nigh. We are just sorting out the tech here at CPHQ and then you will have some magnificent* audio content coming to your ears. We will also be available in all of your usual podcast hotspots. Thanks, as ever, to Harry Trump for the snap. Find Harry on Instagram or via his website. He is very, very good. *subjective opinion. Not enforceable in a court of law (in any jurisdiction!). Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices