Fighting Talk

Fighting Talk

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Fighting Talk episodes

  • James Haskell, Kath Merry, Martin Kelner, Susie McCabe

    Former Rugby union player James Haskell, former GB athlete Kath Merry, journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, and comedian Susie McCabe join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.

    In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

    Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

    1 hr 5 min
  • Chloe Petts, Felix White, Guvna B, Steffan Powell

    The Maccabees guitarist Felix White, rapper and author Guvna B, presenter Steffan Powell and comedian Chloe Petts join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.

    In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

    Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

    1 hr
  • Bob Mills, Jake Brown, Richard Osman, Susie McCabe

    English association football player and Traitors winner Jake Brown, television presenter, producer and novelist Richard Osman, and comedians Bob Mills and Susie McCabe join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.

    In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

    Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

    1 hr 10 min
  • Alfie Brown, Charles Dagnall, Gail Emms, Jim White

    Former cricketer and BBC commentator Charles Dagnall, former GB badminton player Gail Emms, journalist Jim White, and comedian Alfie Brown join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.

    In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

    Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

    1 hr 1 min
  • Joe McGrath, Natalie Pike, Ned Boulting, Rachel Burden

    Football presenter Natalie Pike, sports journalist Ned Boulting, 5 Live breakfast host Rachel Burden, and BBC Radio Manchester presenter Joe McGrath join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.

    In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

    Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

    57 min
  • Emma Paton, Luke Moore, Martin Kelner, Neil Delamere

    Presenter and former athlete Emma Paton, journalist Luke Moore, journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, and comedian Neil Delamere join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.

    In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

    Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

    1 hr 4 min
  • Charles Dagnall, Ian Smith, Kath Merry, Paul McNamee

    Former cricketer and BBC commentator Charles Dagnall, former GB athlete Kath Merry, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee and comedian Ian Smith join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.

    In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

    Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

    1 hr 8 min
  • Kae Kurd, Kate Mason, Katie Owen, Tez Ilyas

    Broadcaster Kate Mason, DJ and presenter Katie Owen, and comedians Kae Kurd and Tez Ilyas join guest host Martin Bayfield for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.

    In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

    Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

    1 hr 4 min
  • David Alorka, Gail Emms, Shane Todd, Thom Gibbs

    Sports presenter David Alorka, former GB badminton player Gail Emms, sports journalist Thom Gibbs, and comedian Shane Todd join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.

    In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

    Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

    59 min
  • Adam Hurrey, Eboni Usoro-Brown, Eddie Kadi, Justin Moorhouse

    Journalist, author and podcaster Adam Hurrey, former netball player Eboni Usoro-Brown and comedians Eddie Kadi and Justin Moorhouse join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.

    In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

    Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

    57 min

About Fighting Talk

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A hilarious look at the volatile world of sport where guests compete for points with their sporting punditry. Informed comments are rewarded but witless outbursts are penalised.

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