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The Sports Bar: Encouraging Signs

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Premier League
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Chelsea
World Cup
Manchester City
England National Football Team
Newcastle United
Tottenham Hotspur
Leeds United
Chelsea Football Club
Liverpool
Pep Guardiola
Spygate
Crystal Palace
England
Thomas Tuchel
Cult Hero XI
Chelsea FC
Championship
Midnight Train To Madness

Hosted by former Premier League players Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy, Sports Bar is the ultimate football phone-in podcast for raw fan reactions.

Join Jason and Jamie as they lead the debate around the wildest and most talked-about moments from the night's football. Expect non-stop energy, football's most creative fans, and instant reaction to the world's biggest sport.

Out every Tuesday, Thursday... more

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Latest Episodes

Jason Cundy is alongside Super Charlie Austin for this episode! The boys discuss whether Florian Wirtz has the potential to be the biggest waste of money in Premier League history. They also take your calls after another HUGE night of European footba... more

Jamie O'Hara is alongside Jason Cundy for this episode! The boys take a look back at a HUGE weekend of Premier League football as Liverpool get SMASHED by City at Anfield. They took your calls and had a run in with Sports Bar regular 100% Mo.

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Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy build a Sports Bar XI special - fast food edition! Inspired by a late-night bite after the talkSPORT Summer Party the boys thought it was only right to do a fast food eleven! Any fast food chain or meal can be considered ... more

Jason Cundy is alongside Dean Saunders for this episode! The boys bring you a Midnight Train to madness special and the rules are simple no sport no politics no religion nothing too serious.

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Recent Guests

Dean Saunders
Former footballer providing dating/advice on the Midnight Train to Madness segment
Former footballer, football pundit
Episode: Dean Saunders dating advice
Spencer Pryor
Former footballer who played in both the Premier League and lower leagues; guest on the show
Former player (City, Derby, Norwich, Leicester, etc.)
Episode: Would you rather be GUFF in the Prem or GOOD in the Championship?
Al Foran
Comedian and impressionist
Independent artist
Episode: Impressionist Al Foran LIVE in the studio!
Stuart Popp
Rangers fan
Rangers supporter
Episode: Has anyone seen bathrobes and grass in a box?
Kevin Hatchard
European football expert
Talksport
Episode: Sports Bar XI - Tradey Edition
Jake Mills
Guest from Chasing the Stigma
Chasing the Stigma
Episode: Sports Bar XI - Baby Edition
Hugh Jackman
Hollywood actor referenced in Farm XI segment
Self (via TalkSport segment)
Episode: Sports Bar XI - Farm Edition
Alex Crook
Studio guest providing transfer lowdown
The Athletic / media
Episode: Has Anyone Seen AS Monaco?
Xavi Alonso
Chelsea manager (quoted post-match interview)
Chelsea FC
Episode: The Premier League Returns and Spurs are BACK!

Hosts

Jamie O'Hara
Host noted for energetic football banter and transfer talk on TalkSport properties.
Jason Cundy
Co-host known for outspoken takes and interactive listener banter.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • Rory the plonker

    Great podcast, just no need for Rory

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    John highway
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Good podcast mate

    Always a good crack with these 2 numptys- great podcast 🤣😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MiNewman
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Quality show with great footy banter

    Never fails to put a smile on my face…..quality show with great footy banter 👏👏👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hoody101
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Goooooooddd Podcast

    Great stuff from Cundy and O’Hara. Best show on talkSPORT and great highlights in this pod every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chappersref14
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Gooooood

    Gooooood Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seats24
    United Kingdom5 months ago

Listeners Say

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A strong sense of community and participation, with frequent calls and banter.
Fans love the dynamic between hosts and callers; it feels like a late-night bar banter session.
High-energy takes and entertaining segments keep listeners coming back episode after episode.
Guests add credibility and fresh perspectives, balancing humor with insight.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#119
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#114
Saudi Arabia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#170
Switzerland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#213
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#249
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#249
New Zealand/Sports

Talking Points

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The Chase special with Shaun Wallace
Q: Name the only final where all three goal scorers wore headbands and which teams played?
The League Cup final where Spurs beat Chelsea 2-1, with Jonathan Woodgate scoring for Spurs; Berbatov scored for Chelsea, and all three goals were celebrated with headbands, in a 2008 context, though the exact match detail is debated across callers.
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Q: What shape would you play for England in the first match?
The caller suggests a back four with players like Konza or Stones and a wing-back setup, while others emphasize the need for a strong midfield and a focal point up front.

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