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Fighting Talk

by BBC Radio 5 Live · English · Sport

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.

New episodes: Now and then
Typical length: 1 hr 4 min
Latest: 10 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Bob Mills, Holly Hamilton, Jim White, Joe McGrath

Presenter Holly Hamilton, journalist, author and broadcaster Jim White, BBC Radio Manchester breakfast host and podcaster Joe McGrath, 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…

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Earlier episodes 9 most recent

3 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Henning Wehn, Martin Kelner, Remel London, Susie McCabe
Journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, broadcaster and former semi pro sprinter Remel London, and comedians Henning Wehn 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
19 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Chloe Petts, Ed Jones, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Paul McNamee
Actor and writer Ed Jones, GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, editor and broadcaster Paul McNamee, 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
27 Apr 2025 · 1 hr
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
2 Nov 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
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.
30 Mar 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
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
2 Mar 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
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
27 Aug 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
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!
1 Jan 2022 · 1 hr
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.
16 May 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
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…

About Fighting Talk

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.

Fighting Talk is a English sport podcast from BBC Radio 5 Live. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: BBC Radio 5 Live
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Now and then
Typical length: 1 hr 4 min
Latest episode: 10 Oct 2026
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Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id73330572
Rights: (C) BBC 2026

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