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Fighting Talk

BBC Radio 5 Live
Football
Premier League
Fighting Talk
Manchester United
Liverpool
Olympics
Arsenal
Boxing
FA Cup
VAR
Sport
Manchester City
Cricket
Rugby
Formula One
NFL
English Football
NBA
Olympic Games
BBC Sounds

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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Latest Episodes

Actor and writer Ed Jones, GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, editor and broadcaster Paul McNamee, and comedian Chloe Petts join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit ... more

Rapper and author Guvna B, sports broadcaster Lynsey Hooper, director of football and former footballer Phil Brown, and comedian Alfie Brown join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed... more

Sports presenter David Alorka, broadcaster Dougie Anderson, former GB badminton player Gail Emms, and comedian and author Ian Moore join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment,... more

Rapper and author Guvna B, football presenter Natalie Pike, and comedians Bob Mills and Danny Mcloughlin join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment in the end of season Champion of Champions show. Points are awarded ... more

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Recent Guests

Wayne Rooney
Footballer, guest on episode
NBC? (not specified)
Episode: Champion of Champions - Bob Mills, Danny Mcloughlin, Guvna B, Natalie Pike
Ed Jones
Arsenal fan, actor, and creator of popular videos
Bridgerton/Arsenal fan
Episode: Ed Jones, Elliot Steel, Jess Thirlby, Kath Merry
Elliot Steel
Arsenal fan, broadcaster, and panelist
Arsenal fan, BBC Five Live contributor
Episode: Ed Jones, Elliot Steel, Jess Thirlby, Kath Merry
Jess Thirlby
Manchester United and netball figure; broadcaster and commentator
Netball/Football commentator
Episode: Ed Jones, Elliot Steel, Jess Thirlby, Kath Merry
Kath Merry
Athlete and media personality; debuts guest appearances on show
Athlete
Episode: Ed Jones, Elliot Steel, Jess Thirlby, Kath Merry
Andrew White
Bournemouth fan, former panelist
Arsenal/Bournemouth fan
Episode: Andrew White, Chloe Petts, David Alorka, Steve Bunce
David Alorka
Panelist
Fighting Talk panelist
Episode: Andrew White, Chloe Petts, David Alorka, Steve Bunce
Gail Emms
Badminton player and occasional panelist
Badminton England/BBC Fighting Talk
Episode: Gail Emms, John Cross, Nish Kumar, Paul McNamee
Kelly Sotherton
Olympic medalist, Arsenal fan
MBE
Episode: Ben Bailey Smith, Faraaz Noor, Kelly Sotherton, Ivo Graham

Hosts

Rick Edwards
Host of Fighting Talk (BBC Five Live)
Gordon Smart
Host of Fighting Talk

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • More Bob Mills Please

    Not nearly enough Bob Mills on here these days. Martin Bayfield also doesn’t get enough appearances. Was better with Colin Murray for sure.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    li52bs
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Meh...

    Used to be funny… just a box ticking exercise these days

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Truthfully yours 88
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • All about Ric…

    Please.. calm down & be funny

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Toby Fun
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • The Show is Going downhill faster than Alberto Tomba.

    Saturdays show ( 2/11/24) was unlistenable nonsense

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mr Snicks
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Had enough now I guess?

    It’s nearly a week since the new episode has come out and I’ve still not listened to it. A show I’ve had as must listen to ever since Colin’s original run has fallen by the wayside. I like Rick on other shows but for some reason he rubs me the wrong way on this. Somehow he makes the show seem even more random and chaotic and I, personally, just don’t like it anymore. Maybe it’s the fact it isn’t live anymore that’s ruined it, it certainly makes a difference!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ailran M
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate strong guest lineups and punditry
Quality hinges on balance between banter and informed takes
Shows vary in entertainment value depending on guests
Live/format changes have affected energy and pace

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#230
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#16
Ukraine/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#105
Singapore/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#144
Spain/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#184
Hong Kong/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Champion of Champions - Bob Mills, Danny Mcloughlin, Guvna B, Natalie Pike
Q: Pep take, Nat, do you want to go first or last on this one?
Nat indicates she'd rather go first; the group then debates Guardiola's departure and journalism practices.
Danny Mcloughlin, Felix White, Holly Hamilton, Joe McGrath
Q: What moment in football history would you choose to embody a sport's peak?
The panelists select moments across the 2000s, highlighting the drama of comebacks, decisive penalties, and landmark performances, emphasizing how such moments shape collective memory and fandom.
Eleanor Oldroyd, Gavin Ramjaun, Max Whitlock, Tez Ilyas
Q: What would you do if your phone interrupted a broadcast live on air?
Panelists describe quick, humorous fixes and coping strategies, such as blaming the distraction on someone else or muting the device, illustrating how professionals manage embarrassments in live segments.
Gail Emms, Henning Wehn, Holly Hamilton, Jake Wood
Q: What is the one sporting event you would publicly hate but you secretly love?
Jake confessed to secretly enjoying figure skating, despite not wanting to admit it.
Adam Hurrey, Ian Moore, Lynsey Hooper, Thomas Green
Q: Why should we give someone who's down more of a kicking?
Lynsey highlights Frank Illett's annoying presence on social media after every Manchester United loss and suggests banning him.

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A fast-paced, sports-focused panel show where rotating guests and regulars spar over current events, memorable moments, and trivia to rack up points. The tone blends banter, competitive banter, and humor with occasional heated debates, quick-fire questions, and running gags that players and audiences alike relish. Notable strengths include a rotating guest lineup that spans football, boxing, rugby, and broader sports culture, plus a live-feel dynamic that keeps debates lively. The format rewards informed punditry but also thrives on personality-driven humor, making it a good fit for listeners who want sports analysis with a heavy dose of banter and entertainment.

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1. Tailenders
2. Test Match Special
3. Football Daily
4. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
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Fighting Talk launched 21 years ago and published 18 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Fighting Talk include:

1. Wayne Rooney
2. Ed Jones
3. Elliot Steel
4. Jess Thirlby
5. Kath Merry
6. Andrew White
7. David Alorka
8. Gail Emms

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