Fighting Talk

BBC Radio 5 Live

4.6 (111)
SPORTS
UPDATED BIWEEKLY

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.

6 DAYS AGO

Dougie Anderson, Lynsey Hooper, Mark G Smith, Martin Bayfield

Broadcaster Dougie Anderson, former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, football reporter and presenter Lynsey Hooper, and comedian and writer Mark G 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

1h 5m
NOV 9

Justin Moorhouse, Paul McNamee, Martin Kelner, Rachel Burden

The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee, journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, 5 Live breakfast host Rachel Burden, and comedian 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

1h 5m
NOV 2

Felicity Ward, Guvna B, Nethanell Mitchell-Blake, Reece Parkinson

Felicity Ward, Guvna B, Nethanell Mitchell-Blake and Reece Parkinson fight for punditry points whilst discussing the world of sport with Rick Edwards.

1h 4m
OCT 26

Bob Mills, Dean Ashton, Jim White, Swarzy Macaly

Former footballer Dean Ashton, sports journalist Jim White, TV and radio presenter Swarzy Macaly, 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

1h 3m
MAR 30

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

1h 6m
MAR 2

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

1h 2m
08/27/2022

Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Kate Mason, Thom Gibbs, Charles Dagnall

GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, sports broadcaster Kate Mason, journalist Thom Gibbs and former cricketer Charles Dagnall join Colin Murray 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!

1h 5m
01/01/2022

Phil Brown, Henning Wehn, Caroline Barker and Rick Edwards

Colin Murray is joined by Phil Brown, Henning Wehn, Caroline Barker and Rick Edwards as they look back on the events of 2021 and look forward to the big sporting year ahead.

1 hr
05/16/2020

End of the Premier League season special- Iain Stirling, Natalie Paweleck, Pat Nevin, Jim White

Comedian Iain Stirling, football presenter Natalie Paweleck, football commentator and former Chelsea player Pat Nevin and sports journalist Jim White join Colin Murray to celebrate and commiserate what would have been the end of the Premier League season. 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds.

1h 1m

9 Episodes

4.6

out of 5

111 Ratings

Best sports podcast

04/15/2023

Utdfromgoodtobad

Been listening since 07 and been the one of the first podcasts I ever downloaded. As a footy fan from the states, love the banter.
One of the top three best podcast out there

10/30/2018

g00ner4life

I’ve been listening for years, and it takes me that long to be convinced to write a review. Consistently brilliant pundits and comedians backed up by a 60% quality host - ok maybe 75% - make this a must-subscribe.
Used to be good

10/12/2019

Terrylordy

Used to be a must-listen to podcast, however it’s all got a bit pally-pally recently. Sounds like Colin just joined the sixth form. Pretty boring and predictable now. Colin’s love of American sports and hatred of cricket is nauseating. It’s only worth listening to when Bunce or the Forest fan are on. Sort it out ! Right out!
Quality of guests really gone downhill

09/15/2019

Dehydrato

Always enjoyed Fighting Talk and there has always been a consistent level of high quality guests. The level of quality guests has dropped markedly recently with the likes of Clinton Morrison, Charlie Webster and Felix White. The final straw was having James Haskell as a guest. I’m sorry, I will not be listening anymore.

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.