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.

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8: Jake Ball and Sol Budinger: Dispatches from Down Under

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.

7: Paul Franks and Matt Carter: Overseas Assignments and Inspiring a Generation

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.

6: Joe Clarke and Tom Moores: Outlaws overseas

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.

5: Luke Fletcher and Ben Compton: Work Experience, Domestic Bliss and the Road to Recovery

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.

4: Zak Chappell and Ant Botha: Latin, legacies and life in lockdown

As the Nottinghamshire squad prepared to begin their festive break, Peter Trego and Ben Slater popped by for half an hour of cricket and Christmas chat. Trego was not afraid to shy away from controversy when it came to his favourite festive films and songs, while the all-rounder also reminisced about his role as the Outlaws' Finals Day super-sub. Meanwhile, Slater spoke of the dubious pleasure of house-sharing as an up-and-coming batsman, and discussed his three-year contract extension. Plus, Stuart Broad looks back on Nottinghamshire's season and discusses his two key aims for 2021.

3: Christmas special, with Peter Trego and Ben Slater

Three studio guests, two overseas Outlaws, and one dentist - episode two of the Talk of Trent Bridge podcast is by no means light on surprises. Harry Gurney hears from Jake Ball while the right-armer enjoys a day of rest in South Africa, Samit Patel checks in from Sri Lanka, and Harry's dentist unwittingly picks the perfect time to call about an appointment. Meanwhile, Haseeb Hameed discusses his first year with Notts, and Tom Barber describes the joys of house-sharing with Peter Trego.

2: Harry Gurney, Haseeb Hameed, Tom Barber, Jake Ball, Samit Patel... and Harry's Dentist

The Talk of Trent Bridge podcast relocates to Nottinghamshire's inner sanctum, with Club Captain Steven Mullaney and Player of the Season Ben Duckett chewing the fat in the home dressing room. Duckett shares what inspired him to become the fittest he's ever been in 2020, Mullaney discusses the day he took the Vitality Blast trophy to his daughter's school, and Joe Clarke receives an unexpected phone call during his Australian quarantine.

1: Ben Duckett and Steven Mullaney: fitness, family celebrations and unexpected phone calls

Two senior Trent Bridge figures and a pair of rising stars make appearances on this week's podcast, with plenty of ground covered. Director of Cricket Mick Newell and Head Coach Peter Moores share their thoughts on the delayed start to the season, while the likes of Derek Randall and Alan Knott feature in their reminiscences about their playing days. Meanwhile, Liam Patterson-White lifts the lid on his winter in New Zealand, and Sol Budinger discusses how he was inspired to write an ode to Trent Bridge.

12: Peter Moores, Mick Newell, Liam Patterson-White and Sol Budinger

A pair of Nottinghamshire stalwarts checked in for the latest edition of the Talk of Trent Bridge podcast to share tales of pre-seasons gone by and the unique challenges of training at home. Luke Fletcher took a break from his daily hike to discuss home-schooling, bedroom-sharing and where life could have taken him if he weren't a cricketer. Meanwhile, Samit Patel found a quiet spot at home to wax lyrical over his all-time sporting heroes – and share what it was like to compete against some of them in the Test arena.

11: Luke Fletcher and Samit Patel on pre-season at home

Globetrotting left-armer Harry Gurney is the latest Talk of Trent Bridge guest, dropping into the studio to discuss his pre-season and memories of years gone by. Gurney shares a teambuilding tale involving Samit Patel, Luke Fletcher and white-water rafting, and explains why he's lending his support to a man bidding to run the fastest half-marathon in cricket kit. Plus, Joe Clarke and Ben Duckett discuss their aspirations as Nottinghamshire cricketers and the traits they admire in each other.

10: Harry Gurney on pre-season teambuilding, half-marathons in cricket gear and controversial opinions on dogs and holidays

For one week only, Talk Of Trent Bridge season 2 host Jake Ball returns to the hot-seat to host the podcast with special guests Peter Trego, Matt Carter and Ovie The Dog. The trio talk about their love of dogs, what it's like in the Outlaws' newest training facility, the marquee at Notts Sports Ground, and their cricketing inspirations when they were youngsters. Listen to see if the trio can keep their focus as Ovie roams around the studio causing mischief, and a few interruptions.

9: Jake Ball Steps Into Hosting Duties For A Special Episode With Peter Trego, Matt Carter And Ovie The Dog

As he enjoys a moment of downtime before heading to Nottingham for the Vitality Blast, Outlaws T20 captain Dan Christian checks in from Melbourne to explain why he can't wait to return to Trent Bridge. The skipper also shares memories of appearing alongside his sporting heroes in the recent Bushfire game, and discusses the unenviable job of picking an XI from the Outlaws' all-star roster. Plus, Stuart Broad talks about his role as a senior player in the Notts setup, and opens up on why he couldn't imagine playing domestic cricket for any other county.

8: Dan Christian on Vitality Blast and meeting his sporting heroes, plus Stuart Broad on signing a new Notts deal

As he continues his winter of work with Gary Kirsten and the England setup, Outlaws batsman Chris Nash checks in from Cape Town to discuss his close-season so far. Nash explains what impressed him most about his time working with Eoin Morgan's world champions, opens up on how this winter has helped his professional development, and shares how his time in South Africa could have gone down a very different avenue. Plus, Harry Gurney looks back at his time in Australia with Melbourne Renegades and provides an insight into his preparations for a busy summer in Kolkata and Nottingham.

7: Chris Nash: from fireworks to fielding drills - and living near the Love Island location

From Nottingham to Australia, and from the Trent Bridge turf to the ice of the Motorpoint Arena, this week's episode of the Talk of Trent Bridge podcast covers plenty of ground. As his Sydney Thunder side bid for glory in the BBL, Alex Hales discusses being an Outlaw overseas - and his wondercatch to dismiss David Miller. Steven Mullaney casts his mind back to 2018, and relives the moment he was asked to become club captain by Peter Moores. And we hear from Jordan Kelsall, a rising star on the Nottingham Panthers roster, on following the Outlaws and how he could have chosen cricket over ice hockey.

6: Alex Hales, Steven Mullaney and Panthers' Jordan Kelsall on wondercatches, captaining Notts and life on the ice

Expect dressing-room gossip and exclusive insight in each episode of the Talk of Trent Bridge - the official podcast of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. The podcast, recorded at the ground, features appearances from players, management and support staff, as well as plenty of special guest appearances. Guests will discuss the latest goings-on at Trent Bridge, as well as some of the hottest topics in the game as a whole.

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