You are about to listen to a BBC podcast and I'd like to tell you a bit about what goes into making one.

I'm Sadata Sese, an assistant commissioner of podcasts for BBC Sounds.

I pull a lot of levers to support a diverse range of podcasts on all sorts of subjects,

relationships, identity, comedy, even one that mixes poetry, music and inner city life.

So one day I'll be helping host develop their ideas, the next fact-checking, a feature,

and the next looking at how a podcast connects with its audience, and maybe that's you.

So if you like this podcast, check out some others on BBC Sounds.

BBC Sounds, music, radio, podcasts.

For many men, just a hear of the name, fills them with hate and loathing.

I'm Rick Edwards, and this is Fighting Talk.

Music Hello and welcome, lots of speculation this week around who is going to replace Gary Linneker in the match of a day host chair.

But not to that speculation is focused on me weirdly. Now, I obviously wouldn't be

so cheap as to use my position on this show as a way of auditioning for another show. That being said,

close your eyes for a moment and just use your imagination. Five games coming up as we head towards the busy festive period.

We're in the company of two people.

You definitely wouldn't want to come down your chimney.

Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.

It's very dry.

Michael's shaking his head, but he likes it.

And I'm just smirky at my own joke.

It was four straight defeats for Manchester City in all competitions.

Pep Guardiola had never lost five in a row as a coach.

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