Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy

By BBC Radio 5 live

Sports & Recreation

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Andrew Flintoff, Robbie Savage and Matthew Syed discuss topical sports talking points. Three-time winners at the Radio Academy Awards: Best Podcast; Best New Show; Best Presenter

4.8

139 ratings

	EPISODES LIST
		"Batdance" Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Tyson Fury’s fight against Deontay Wilder, Raheem Sterling and racism in football.	12.10.2018
		In The Tower Meaty topics include; Tony Bellew’s final fight and the morality of football vs other sports, plus the trio reveal whether the famous people they’ve met matched up to their public personas.	11.12.2018
		Walk Of Life Fred, Rob and Matthew discuss life changing moments, creativity in sport and following Freddie's new job as co-presenter of Top Gear, they all talk about their favourite cars.	11.05.2018
		The Sound Of Silence Fred, Rob and Matthew talk about why some sports have silent crowds, what they’ve all learned about themselves over the last 12 months and the psychology of losing streaks.	10.15.2018
		Do You Know The Way of Senhor José Fred, Rob and Matthew discuss Jose Mourinho’s difficulties at Man United, the football academy system pathway and the UFC controversy after the McGregor v Khabib fight.	10.08.2018
		He Ain't Injured, He's My Brother Fred, Robbie & Matthew ask why some sportspeople are better competing as individuals rather than in a team. They then debate if kids should be given so much homework.	10.01.2018
		Don't Call It A Comeback Fred, Robbie & Matthew return to talk about Tiger Woods & their own comebacks. They also discuss who Anthony Joshua should fight next, Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury or Dillian Whyte.	09.24.2018
		'Til the Wheels Fall Off Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about the fallout from the Australian Cricket teams ball tampering scandal. They then discuss young peoples' potential and their fear of failure.	04.09.2018
		Simply The Best Funny Moments Of Series One Listen to Fred, Rob and Matthew's funnest moments from the first series including valentine stories, the time Robbie bought a boat and Fred becoming an England football fan.	04.01.2018
		Got You By The Balls Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about the Australian’s getting caught ball tampering, their humiliations on the sports field and some of the things they have done for charity.	03.26.2018
		Last Ango In Paris Fred, Robbie & Matthew debate if ranting in a sporting environment are effective or not. They then put forward their manifestos for trying to become Prime Minister.	03.19.2018
		(I Want to Be) Elected Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about Jamie Carragher’s spitting incident and provocation, cycling and drug use in sport and they end by revealing their future ambitions.	03.12.2018
		The Pink Panther Fred, Robbie & Matthew debate if sport should be about entertaining the fans or getting results. They then discuss people who made them believe they could breakthrough in sport.	03.05.2018
		Million Dollar Question Fred, Robbie & Matthew answer listener questions including; do you need to love your sport, which Winter Olympic sport would they like to try and what is their favourite cheese?	02.19.2018
		Viennetta Waltz Fred, Robbie & Matthew ask if sports people are fitter and more skillful now than when they played and compare different sporting eras. Then they discuss sexism in sport.	02.12.2018
		Going to Mexico Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about how they control their nerves in sport and life, then discuss the times in their lives when they feel like they have been wronged.	02.05.2018
		Hanging on the Telephone Fred, Robbie & Matthew call in on the phone to explain why there isn't a full Podcast this week and talk about topics they want to discuss on the next one.	01.29.2018
		Forest For The Trees Fred, Robbie & Matthew ask if they have got their work-life balance right, debate which of their sports is harder mentally and requires more skill. Then they play a guessing game.	01.22.2018
		Anyone For Tennis Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about their Christmas holidays, discuss the latest Ashes series and reveal the things they are excited by and what is going to bore them in 2018.	01.15.2018
		Rhinestone Cowboy Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about pressure and preparation for a big sporting event like the Ashes. They then reveal which historical event or time they would want to go back to.	11.20.2017
		Loving the Alien Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about the positive and negative use of anger in sport, they then move on to debate three different conspiracy theories.	11.13.2017
		Fly Me to the Moon Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about making the jump from youth to senior sports teams, debate if a managers body size matters and reveal what new challenge they’d like to take on.	11.06.2017
		Dancing in the Dark Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about the moments in their career they'd most like to relive, the things they've said that have come back to haunt them and reveal their genuine fears.	10.30.2017
		Fools Gold Fred, Robbie and Matthew discuss awards, fair and unfair criticism they’ve received during their careers and which sports team they think is the greatest ever.	10.23.2017
		Diamonds Are Forever Find out who makes their Ashes 2005 & 2017, Manchester clubs and Manchester United & Liverpool dream teams. They then reveal what sporting replicas they’d have in their gardens.	10.16.2017
		Drive My Car Flintoff, Savage & Syed debate where the line should be drawn on sports people going out and what young people aspire to be today with the rise of YouTube & reality TV stars.	10.09.2017
		When Will I Be Famous? Flintoff, Savage & Syed talk about doing things that were very much out of their comfort zone. They then discuss sports commentators and all end up having a go at doing some.	10.02.2017
		The Blueprint Flintoff, Savage & Syed lay out their blueprints for youth cricket, grass roots football and the world of business. Then they talk about bad decision making in sport and life.	09.25.2017
		Back In The Saddle Flintoff, Savage & Syed debate the sporting summer, reveal what phrases and sayings annoy them and talk about the madness of football managers being sacked after only a few games.	09.18.2017
		The Boys Are (Almost) Back In Town... Set your alerts and tell your friends! Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy returns on Monday 18 September...	09.15.2017
		In The Army Now Flintoff, Savage & Syed debate if team building exercises work, reveal their fantasy dinner guests and talk about what they’ve learned from doing this Podcast.	06.26.2017
		What Have You Done For Me Lately Flintoff, Savage & Syed reveal what goes on inside a dressing room; debate if sport helps build character and discuss how hard it is to make real friends.	06.19.2017
		It Started with a Kiss Flintoff, Savage & Syed discuss why the England football team under perform, suggest rule changes to make sport better and debate if sports people are intelligent.	06.12.2017
		The Colonic Flintoff, Savage & Syed discuss the psychology of playing in big finals, reveal their guilty pleasures and debate what are the most undervalued and pointless sporting positions.	06.05.2017
		You Can Leave Your Socks On Andrew Flintoff, Robbie Savage and Matthew Syed discuss whether Arsene Wenger should remain as Arsenal boss, talk fashion on and off the field and reveal some of the things they’ve done just for money.	05.29.2017
		Sink Twice Flintoff, Savage and Syed discuss John Terry’s final game for Chelsea, reveal their embarrassing moments on and off the field and talk about the important role mums play in sport.	05.22.2017
		Captain Sav Flintoff, Savage & Syed discuss are sports people becoming boring. What it's like to suddenly earn big money. Then talk black box thinking & what they learned from their failures.	05.15.2017
		Walking In Fresh Air Flintoff, Savage & Syed discuss sports people they believe were overrated and underrated, what is cheating and talk about their own experiences of mental health issues.	05.08.2017
		Bust A Move Andrew Flintoff, Robbie Savage and Matthew Syed reveal their dressing-room bust-ups, talk youth versus experience after Anthony Joshua’s victory over Wladimir Klitshcko and discuss the abuse of positions of power in sport.	05.01.2017
		One Moment In Time Flintoff, Savage & Syed reveal moments in their careers they'd change. Discuss the issues around kids hoping to be professionals and discuss why home field advantage is important?	04.24.2017
		Mop! In the Name of Love Flintoff, Savage & Syed discuss the role of a pundit. Share their experiences of terrorism and threats in sport. Plus give us an insight into dressing room pranks.	04.17.2017
		I Need A Hero Flintoff, Savage & Syed ask what is the sporting definition of the term ‘World Class’? Which sporting hero inspired them? Is going to see a sports event live better than on TV?	04.10.2017
		Under Pressure Join Andrew Flintoff, Robbie Savage, and Matthew Syed as they debate the psychology of performing under pressure, what are the mental effects of a long term injury and leadership in sport and life.	04.03.2017
		I've Got The Shower Are ticket prices in football overpriced? Playing sport at international level. Can 10,000 hours of practice lead to a sporting career? These are the topics up for discussion.	03.27.2017
		Return Of The McEnroe Join Andrew Flintoff, Robbie Savage, and Matthew Syed as they debate the delicate relationship between the media and sport, is a sports person only in it for the money and the irrational hatred of people in sport.	03.20.2017
		Bark at the Moon Former England cricket captain Andrew Flintoff, former footballer for Wales and 606 presenter Robbie Savage, and former Olympic table tennis player and sports journalist Matthew Syed discuss the week's sporting talking points. Tonight they tackle: red cards in cricket, the challenges of being a sporting parent and the issue of legal and non-legal use of drugs in sport.	03.14.2017
		The Only Way Is Up In episode four of the new series, Andrew Flintoff, Robbie Savage & Matthew Syed discuss trash talk, the impact of sport on relationships and sports best and worst fans.	03.06.2017
		Hungry Like The Fox In the third podcast of this new series Andrew Flintoff, Robbie Savage and Matthew Syed discuss hunger in sport, should the Olympics be gold or go home and controversy in sport.	02.27.2017
		We don't need no motivation In the second podcast of their new series Andrew Flintoff, Robbie Savage and Matthew Syed discuss what sport takes the most out of you, retirement, sports films and motivational speakers.	02.20.2017
		Smells like team spirit In the first episode of their new podcast series Andrew Flintoff, Robbie Savage and Matthew Syed discuss team spirit inside a dressing room, David Beckham, sports people on social media and what unusual gift Robbie gave to his wife for Valentine’s Day.	02.13.2017

LAST EPISODE

"Batdance"

12.10.2018

Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Tyson Fury’s fight against Deontay Wilder, Raheem Sterling and racism in football.