This week's guest is the journalist Annie Chave. Known for editing the County Cricket Matters magazine, the County Cricket Natters podcast and being a Marcus Trescothick superfan. Annie has nominated the County Ground, Taunton, the home of Somerset County Cricket Club as her Ground Jewel.

(3:30) The beauty of the County Ground

(8:30) Annie's ideal day at the cricket

(10:30) The joy of scoring

(13:15) Seeing Viv Richards and Joel Garner play

(18:50) Somerset's long wait for a County Championship

(21:00) Who does county cricket matter to?

(24:30) Outgrounds and Festival weeks

(29:30) Scheduling of franchise cricket

(36:10) Annie's favourite match - Somerset vs The Australians

Hosted by sports author James Dixon, known for his works 'The Fix' and 'World in Union,' the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating fan culture and the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds.

Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/

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