Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy

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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 (Andrew Flintoff)! Keep leaving your reviews and ratings, and don't forget you can get in touch using #FredSavSyed

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Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy episodes:

12.24.2018
I Believe In Christmas
Fred, Robbie and Matthew talk about all things Christmas and discuss what it is like to be a sports person over the festive period.
12.17.2018
Can You Deal With It
Fred, Rob and Matthew discuss the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. Then Andy Burnham comes in to try and explain where we are with Brexit and talk about politics.
12.10.2018
"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.
11.12.2018
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.
11.05.2018
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.
10.15.2018
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.
10.08.2018
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.
10.01.2018
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.
09.24.2018
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.
04.09.2018
'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.
04.01.2018
Simply The Best Funny Moments Of Series One
Listen to Fred, Rob and Matthew's funniest moments from the first series including Valentine stories, the time Robbie bought a boat and Fred becoming an England football fan.
03.26.2018
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.
03.19.2018
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.
03.12.2018
(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.
03.05.2018
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.
02.19.2018
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?
02.12.2018
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.
02.05.2018
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.
01.29.2018
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.
01.22.2018
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.
01.15.2018
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.
11.20.2017
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.
11.13.2017
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.
11.06.2017
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.
10.30.2017
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.
10.23.2017
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.
10.16.2017
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.
10.09.2017
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.
10.02.2017
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.
09.25.2017
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.
09.18.2017
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.
09.15.2017
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...
06.26.2017
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.
06.19.2017
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.
06.12.2017
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.
06.05.2017
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.
05.29.2017
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.
05.22.2017
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.
05.15.2017
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.
05.08.2017
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.
05.01.2017
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.
04.24.2017
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?
04.17.2017
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.
04.10.2017
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?
04.03.2017
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.
03.27.2017
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.
03.20.2017
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.
03.14.2017
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...
03.06.2017
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.
02.27.2017
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.

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Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy episodes:

I Believe In Christmas

Can You Deal With It

"Batdance"

In The Tower

Walk Of Life

The Sound Of Silence

Do You Know The Way of Senhor José

He Ain't Injured, He's My Brother

Don't Call It A Comeback

'Til the Wheels Fall Off

Simply The Best Funny Moments Of Series One

Got You By The Balls

Last Ango In Paris

(I Want to Be) Elected

The Pink Panther

Million Dollar Question

Viennetta Waltz

Going to Mexico

Hanging on the Telephone

Forest For The Trees

Anyone For Tennis

Rhinestone Cowboy

Loving the Alien

Fly Me to the Moon

Dancing in the Dark

Fools Gold

Diamonds Are Forever

Drive My Car

When Will I Be Famous?

The Blueprint

Back In The Saddle

The Boys Are (Almost) Back In Town...

In The Army Now

What Have You Done For Me Lately

It Started with a Kiss

The Colonic

You Can Leave Your Socks On

Sink Twice

Captain Sav

Walking In Fresh Air

Bust A Move

One Moment In Time

Mop! In the Name of Love

I Need A Hero

Under Pressure

I've Got The Shower

Return Of The McEnroe

Bark at the Moon

The Only Way Is Up

Hungry Like The Fox