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Fighting Talk Podcast

English, Comedy, 1 season, 24 episodes, 23 hours, 55 minutes
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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.
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Martin Bayfield, Katharine Merry, Chris Latchem, Dougie Anderson

A hilarious look at the world of sport as guests compete for points with their punditry.
2/3/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
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Lutalo Muhammad, Natalie Pike, Paul McNamee, Ian Moore

British Taekwondo athlete Lutalo Muhammad, presenter Natalie Pike, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee and comedian Ian Moore, 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!Get the podcast from BBC Sound
1/20/202459 minutes, 14 seconds
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Reece Parkinson, Caroline Barker, Jim White, Kae Kurd

Presenter Reece Parkinson, sports broadcaster Caroline Barker, journalist Jim White and comedian Kae Kurd 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!Get the podcast from BBC Sounds.
1/13/202459 minutes, 41 seconds
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Gethin Jones, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Katie Smith, Danny McLoughlin

Presenter Gethin Jones, sports broadcaster Alistair Bruce-Ball, sports reporter Katie Smith 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!Get the podcast from BBC Sounds.
1/6/20241 hour, 4 minutes, 54 seconds
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Danny Care, Alex Hartley, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Steve Bunce

Danny Care from the Rugby Union Weekly Podcast, Alex Hartley from No Balls: The Cricket Podcast, Rickie Haywood- Williams from the Footballers Football Podcast and Steve Bunce from the 5 Live boxing podcast go head-to-head in a special battle of the pods episode with Rick Edwards. 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
12/30/202357 minutes, 24 seconds
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Elis James, Gail Emms, Gordon Smart, Liam MacDevitt

Comedian Elis James, former GB badminton player Gail Emms, broadcaster and journalist Gordon Smart and presenter Liam MacDevitt, 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!Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
12/23/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 16 seconds
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Tamsin Greenway, Dougie Anderson, Eleanor Oldroyd, Bob Mills

Former England netballer Tamsin Greenway, broadcaster Dougie Anderson, broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd 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!Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
12/16/202359 minutes, 19 seconds
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Holly Hamilton, Natalie Pike, Aaron Paul, Tez Ilyas

Broadcaster Holly Hamilton, presenter Natalie Pike, football broadcaster Aaron Paul 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!
12/9/20231 hour, 1 minute, 32 seconds
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Kelly Cates, Phil Brown, Jim White, Ian Moore

Broadcaster Kelly Cates, football manager Phil Brown, journalist Jim White and comedian Ian Moore 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!Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
12/2/20231 hour, 25 seconds
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Paul McNamee, Jenny Ryan, Jake Wood, Mark Watson

The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee, ITV chaser Jenny Ryan, actor Jake Wood and comedian Mark Watson 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
11/25/202357 minutes, 49 seconds
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Kate Mason, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Greg Brady, Justin Moorhouse

Presenter Kate Mason, GB sprinter and new Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, sports broadcaster Greg Brady 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
11/18/202359 minutes, 21 seconds
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Kath Merry, Thom Gibbs, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Josh James

Commentator and former GB athlete Kath Merry, sports journalist Thom Gibbs, presenter Rickie Haywood-Williams and comedian Josh James 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
11/11/202355 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ugo Monye, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Mina Rzouki, Jacob Hawley

Former England rugby player Ugo Monye, GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, football broadcaster Mina Rzouki and comedian Jacob Hawley 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!
11/4/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 40 seconds
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Martin Bayfield, Holly Hamilton, Dave Alorka, Ivo Graham

Former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, sports broadcaster Holly Hamilton, presenter Dave Alorka and comedian Ivo Graham 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
10/28/202357 minutes, 25 seconds
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Rachel Burden, Natalie Pike, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Danny McLoughlin

5 Live breakfast host Rachel Burden, sports presenter Natalie Pike, sports broadcaster Alistair Bruce-Ball 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
10/21/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
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Guvna B, Mina Rzouki, Greg Brady, Bob Mills

Rapper and presenter Guvna B, sport broadcaster Mina Rzouki, Canadian broadcaster Greg Brady, and comedian Bob Mills join Gabby Logan 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
10/14/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 49 seconds
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Dougie Anderson, Eleanor Oldroyd, Martin Kelner, Bob Mills

To celebrate 20 years of Fighting Talk, show old-timers Dougie Anderson, Eleanor Oldroyd, Martin Kelner and 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
10/7/202353 minutes, 14 seconds
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Gordon Smart, Eleanor Oldroyd, Gail Emms, Neil Delamere

Broadcaster Gordon Smart, broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, former GB badminton player Gail Emms and comedian Neil Delamere 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
9/23/202358 minutes, 46 seconds
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Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Jeanette Kwakye, Kate Mason, Kae Kurd

GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, former GB athlete and presenter Jeanette Kwakye, broadcaster Kate Mason and comedian Kae Kurd 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
9/16/202358 minutes, 21 seconds
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Martin Bayfield, Holly Hamilton, Paul McNamee, Tez Ilyas

Former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, presenter Holly Hamilton, 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
9/9/202358 minutes, 2 seconds
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David Alorka, Dougie Anderson, Bianca Westwood, Bob Mills

Presenter David Alorka, broadcaster Dougie Anderson, football reporter Bianca Westwood 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! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
9/2/202352 minutes, 12 seconds
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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!
8/27/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 54 seconds
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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.
1/1/20221 hour, 18 seconds
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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.
5/16/20201 hour, 52 seconds