Fighting Talk
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<p>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.</p>
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5/16/2020
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Recent Episodes
May 23, 2026
Champion of Champions - Bob Mills, Danny Mcloughlin, Guvna B, Natalie Pike
Rick Edwards interviews rapper Guvna B, presenter Natalie Pike, and comedians Bob Mills and Danny Mcloughlin for a humorous end-of-season sports debate.
May 16, 2026
Ed Jones, Elliot Steel, Jess Thirlby, Kath Merry
Gordon Smart interviews actor Ed Jones, former England netball head coach Jess Thirlby, GB athlete Kath Merry, and comedian Elliot Steel about sports, wit, and passion.
May 9, 2026
Andrew White, Chloe Petts, David Alorka, Steve Bunce
<p>Sports presenter David Alorka, sports broadcaster and boxing commentator Steve Bunce, and comedians Chloe Petts and Andrew White 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.</p><p>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!</p><p>Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds</p>
99 total episodes available with 47 transcripts
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Natalie Pike
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Bob Mills
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Ed Jones
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Jess Thirlby
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Kath Merry
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Elliot Steel
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Faraaz Noor
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Ian Moore
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Katie Smith
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- What is Fighting Talk?
<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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