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Fighting Talk

Fighting Talk

BBC

Sports, Comedy

4.63K Ratings

Overview

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.

98 Episodes

Adam Hurrey, Elliot Steel, Gail Emms, Ivo Graham

Journalist, author and podcaster Adam Hurrey, former GB badminton player Gail Emms, and comedians Elliot Steel and Ivo Graham join Gordon Smart 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

Guvna B, Jake Wood, Josh James, Kate Mason

Rapper and author Guvna B, EastEnders Actor Jake Wood, broadcaster Kate Mason, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2025

Alex Gray, Jim White, Justin Moorhouse, Susie McCabe

BBC Gladiator Alex Gray, sports journalist Jim White, and comedians Justin Moorhouse and Susie McCabe 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2025

Bob Mills, Holly Hamilton, Luke Moore, Martin Kelner

Sports presenter Holly Hamilton, journalist Luke Moore, journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2025

Dougie Anderson, Katie Smith, Steffan Powell, Tez Ilyas

Broadcaster Dougie Anderson, sports reporter Katie Smith, presenter Steffan Powell, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

Aaron Paul, Elly Oldroyd, Justin Moorhouse, Moe Sbihi

Sports presenter Aaron Paul, broadcaster Elly Oldroyd, British rower Moe Sbihi, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2025

Flex, Ian Moore, Jess Thirlby, Susie McCabe

Football presenter Flex, comedian and author Ian Moore, England netball head coach Jess Thirlby, and comedian Susie McCabe 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2025

Katie Owen, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Thom Gibbs, Tom Rosenthal

DJ and presenter Katie Owen, GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, sports journalist Thom Gibbs, and comedian Tom Rosenthal 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2025

Elliot Steel, Gail Emms, Guvna B, Paul McNamee

Former GB badminton player Gail Emms, rapper and author Guvna B, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee, and comedian Elliot Steel 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2025

Danny Mcloughlin, Luke Moore, Natalie Pike, Ugo Monye

Journalist Luke Moore, football presenter Natalie Pike, former England rugby player Ugo Monye, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2025

Bob Mills, Gordon Smart, Jake Wood, Katie Smith

Broadcaster Gordon Smart, EastEnders actor Jake Wood, sports reporter Katie Smith, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2025

Alex 'Apollo' Gray, Caroline Barker, David Alorka, James Dowdeswell

Alex 'Apollo' Gray, Caroline Barker, David Alorka & James Dowdeswell fight for punditry points whilst discussing the world of sport with Rick Edwards

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2025

Mark Watson, Adam Hurrey, Chloe Petts, Martin Kelner

Mark Watson, Adam Hurrey, Chloe Petts & Martin Kelner fight for punditry points whilst discussing the world of sport with Rick Edwards

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2025

Fighting Talk Favourites 2024: Part 2

Rick Edwards presents more of his favourite moments of sporting punditry from 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

Dean Ashton, Henning Wehn, Holly Hamilton, Gail Emms

Dean Ashton, Henning Wehn, Holly Hamilton & Gail Emms fight for punditry points whilst discussing the world of sport with Rick Edwards

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2025

Fighting Talk Favourites 2024: Part 1

Rick Edwards presents favourite moments of sporting punditry from Fighting Talk this year.

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

Eboni Usoro-Brown, Jim White, Josh James, Reece Parkinson

Eboni Usoro-Brown, Jim White, Josh James & Reece Parkinson fight for punditry points whilst discussing the world of sport with Rick Edwards

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2025

Bob Mills, Eleanor Oldroyd, Ned Boulting, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake

Broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, sports journalist Ned Boulting, GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2024

Carl Donnelly, Dougie Anderson, Jim White, Tamsin Greenway

Broadcaster Dougie Anderson, sports journalist Jim White, former England netball player Tamsin Greenway, and comedian Carl Donnelly 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2024

Danny Mcloughlin, David James, Katherine Downes, Pat Nevin

Former Liverpool and England footballer David James, journalist and sports presenter Katherine Downes, football pundit and former Chelsea player Pat Nevin, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2024

Jake Wood, Kath Merry, Neil Delamere, Steffan Powell

Actor Jake Wood, former GB athlete Kath Merry, presenter Steffan Powell, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2024

Gail Emms, Holly Hamilton, Lutalo Muhammad, Susie McCabe

Former GB badminton player Gail Emms, sports presenter Holly Hamilton, British Taekwondo athlete Lutalo Muhammad, and comedian Susie McCabe 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2024

Chloe Petts, David Alorka, Eleanor Oldroyd, Natalie Pike

Sports presenter David Alorka, football presenter Natalie Pike, broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd and comedian Chloe Petts 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2024

Dougie Anderson, Lynsey Hooper, Mark G Smith, Martin Bayfield

Broadcaster Dougie Anderson, former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, football reporter and presenter Lynsey Hooper, and comedian and writer Mark G Smith 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2024

Justin Moorhouse, Paul McNamee, Martin Kelner, Rachel Burden

The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee, journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, 5 Live breakfast host Rachel Burden, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2024

Felicity Ward, Guvna B, Nethanell Mitchell-Blake, Reece Parkinson

Felicity Ward, Guvna B, Nethanell Mitchell-Blake and Reece Parkinson fight for punditry points whilst discussing the world of sport with Rick Edwards.

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2024

Bob Mills, Dean Ashton, Jim White, Swarzy Macaly

Former footballer Dean Ashton, sports journalist Jim White, TV and radio presenter Swarzy Macaly, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2024

Danny Mcloughlin, Izzy Christiansen, Katie Smith, Liam MacDevitt

English former footballer Izzy Christiansen, sports reporter Katie Smith, presenter and former footballer Liam MacDevitt, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2024

Flex, Kate Mason, Neil Delamere, Moe Sbihi

Football presenter Flex, Broadcaster Kate Mason, British rower Moe Sbihi, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2024

Ian Moore, Kath Merry, Manny Brown, Thom Gibbs

Former GB athlete Kath Merry, sports journalist Thom Gibbs, YouTube personality Manny Brown, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2024

Dougie Anderson, Ivo Graham, Mina Rzouki, Ned Boulting

Radio and television presenter Dougie Anderson, sports journalist and television presenter Ned Boulting, journalist and broadcaster Mina Rzouki, and comedian Ivo Graham join Josh Widdicombe 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 28 September 2024

Gail Emms, Jake Wood, James Dowdeswell, Jim White

Actor Jake Wood, former badminton player Gail Emms, sports journalist Jim White and comedian James Dowdeswell 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds.

Transcribed - Published: 21 September 2024

Adam Hurrey, Eboni Usoro-Brown, Ivo Graham, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake

Journalist, author and podcaster Adam Hurrey, former netball player Eboni Usoro-Brown, British sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 14 September 2024

Danny Mcloughlin, Lutalo Muhammad, Natalie Pike, Paul McNamee

British Taekwondo athlete Lutalo Muhammad, sports presenter Natalie Pike, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2024

Carl Donnelly, David Alorka, Holly Hamilton, Phil Brown

TV Presenter and broadcaster David Alorka, Journalist and presenter Holly Hamilton, former footballer and coach Phil Brown, and comedian Carl Donnelly 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2024

Bob Mills, Dougie Anderson, Gail Emms and Jeanette Kwakye

Broadcaster and former sprinter Jeanette Kwakye, Radio and Television presenter Dougie Anderson, former Badminton player Gail Emms, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2024

Euro 2024 Special - David James, Vicki Sparks, Pat Nevin and Henning Wehn

Rick Edwards is joined by former England international goalkeeper David James, BBC commentator Vicki Sparks, former Scotland international Pat Nevin, and comedian Henning Wehn as they fight for punditry points in our Euro 2024 special.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!

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

Champion of Champions - Martin Bayfield, Holly Hamilton, Paul McNamee, Danny McLoughlin

Former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, presenter Holly Hamilton, The Big Issue Editor Paul McNamee and comedian 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 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. Tune in to hear who will be crowned the 2024 Fighting Talk Champion.Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2024

Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Kath Merry, Greg Brady, Dougie Anderson

GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, former GB athlete and commentator Kath Merry, sports broadcaster Greg Brady and broadcaster Dougie Anderson 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2024

Alex Hartley, Matt Smith, Natalie Pike, Brian Noble

Former England cricket player Alex Hartley, Salford City player Matt Smith, sports broadcaster Natalie Pike and former Rugby League player and coach Brian Noble 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2024

Danny Care, Ned Boulting, Mina Rzouki, Bob Mills

England and Harlequins rugby player Danny Care, sports journalist Ned Boulting, pundit and presenter Mina Rzouki 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2024

Aaron Paul, Katherine Downes, Paul McNamee and Danny McLoughlin

Sports presenter Aaron Paul, journalist and sports presenter Katherine Downes, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds.

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2024

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Holly Hamilton, David Alorka, Mark Watson

GB sprinter and Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, broadcaster Holly Hamilton, presenter David Alorka 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!

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2024

Tamsin Greenway, Liam MacDevitt, Thom Gibbs, Jacob Hawley

Former England netballer Tamsin Greenway, sports presenter Liam MacDevitt, sports journalist Thom Gibbs 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2024

David James, Natalie Pike, Paul McNamee, Tez Ilyas

Former England and Liverpool footballer David James, presenter Natalie Pike, 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2024

Ned Boulting, Gail Emms, Dougie Anderson, Josh James

Sports journalist Ned Boulting, former GB badminton player Gail Emms, broadcaster Dougie Anderson 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2024

Martin Bayfield, Bianca Westwood, Steffan Powell, Kae Kurd

Former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, broadcaster Bianca Westwood, presenter Steffan Powell 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2024

Paul Dickov, Natalie Pike, Brian Noble, Neil Delamere

Former Man City player Paul Dickov, sports presenter Natalie Pike, former rugby league footballer Brian Noble 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2024

Kate Mason, Flex, Jim White, Bob Mills

Broadcaster Kate Mason, football presenter Flex, journalist Jim White 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!Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2024

Guvna B, Jennie Gow, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Justin Moorhouse

Musician and presenter Guvna B, presenter Jennie Gow, broadcaster Rickie Haywood-Williams 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!

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2024

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