9 episodes

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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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.

    Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Kath Merry, Greg Brady, Dougie Anderson

    Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Kath Merry, Greg Brady, Dougie Anderson

    GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, former GB athlete and commentator Kath Merry, sports broadcaster Greg Brady and broadcaster Dougie Anderson 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
    Alex Hartley, Matt Smith, Natalie Pike, Brian Noble

    Alex Hartley, Matt Smith, Natalie Pike, Brian Noble

    Former England cricket player Alex Hartley, Salford City player Matt Smith, sports broadcaster Natalie Pike and former Rugby League player and coach Brian Noble 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.

    • 55 min
    Danny Care, Ned Boulting, Mina Rzouki, Bob Mills

    Danny Care, Ned Boulting, Mina Rzouki, Bob Mills

    England and Harlequins rugby player Danny Care, sports journalist Ned Boulting, pundit and presenter Mina Rzouki and comedian Bob Mills 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
    Aaron Paul, Katherine Downes, Paul McNamee and Danny McLoughlin

    Aaron Paul, Katherine Downes, Paul McNamee and Danny McLoughlin

    Sports presenter Aaron Paul, journalist and sports presenter Katherine Downes, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee and comedian Danny McLoughlin 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 2 min
    David James, Natalie Pike, Paul McNamee, Tez Ilyas

    David James, Natalie Pike, Paul McNamee, Tez Ilyas

    Former England and Liverpool footballer David James, presenter Natalie Pike, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee and comedian Tez Ilyas 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
    Kate Mason, Flex, Jim White, Bob Mills

    Kate Mason, Flex, Jim White, Bob Mills

    Broadcaster Kate Mason, football presenter Flex, journalist Jim White and comedian Bob Mills 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

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