Episodes 11
Avg. Duration 1h 2m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (112)
Since May 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
98%
Hosting
podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Champion of Champions - Bob Mills, Danny Mcloughlin, Guvna B, Natalie Pike

May 23, 2026 1h 4m

Rapper and author Guvna B, football presenter Natalie Pike, and comedians Bob Mills and Danny Mcloughlin join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment in the end of…

Ed Jones, Elliot Steel, Jess Thirlby, Kath Merry

May 16, 2026 1h 3m

Actor and writer Ed Jones, former England netball head coach Jess Thirlby, former GB athlete and Olympic bronze-medalist Kath Merry, and comedian Elliot Steel join Gordon Smart for an hour of…

Andrew White, Chloe Petts, David Alorka, Steve Bunce

May 09, 2026 1h 6m

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…

Gail Emms, John Cross, Nish Kumar, Paul McNamee

May 02, 2026 58m

Former GB badminton player Gail Emms, football journalist John Cross, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee and comedian Nish Kumar join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and…

Ben Bailey Smith, Faraaz Noor, Kelly Sotherton, Ivo Graham

Apr 25, 2026 1h 1m

Actor and comedian Ben Bailey Smith, Series 4 Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor, British former heptathlete Kelly Sotherton, and comedian Ivo Graham join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry,…

Danny Mcloughlin, Felix White, Holly Hamilton, Joe McGrath

Apr 18, 2026 1h 1m

Musician Felix White, presenter Holly Hamilton, BBC Radio Manchester host Joe McGrath, and comedian Danny Mcloughlin join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.…

Eleanor Oldroyd, Gavin Ramjaun, Max Whitlock, Tez Ilyas

Apr 11, 2026 1h 4m

Broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, journalist and broadcaster Gavin Ramjaun, Olympic and world champion gymnast Max Whitlock, and comedian Tez Ilyas join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry,…

Alfie Brown, Jeanette Kwakye, Luke Moore, Mark Watson

Apr 04, 2026 1h 6m

Presenter and former GB athlete Jeanette Kwakye, journalist Luke Moore and comedians Alfie Brown and Mark Watson join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points…

Anita Nneka Jones, Bob Mills, Kai Widdrington, Martin Kelner

Mar 28, 2026 1h

Sports reporter Anita Nneka Jones, Strictly professional dancer and choreographer Kai Widdrington, journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, and comedian Bob Mills join Rick Edwards for an hour of…

Dougie Anderson, Gbemi Oladipo, Sam Dalling, Susie McCabe

Mar 21, 2026 1h 5m

Broadcaster Dougie Anderson, journalist Sam Dalling, and comedians Gbemi Oladipo and Susie McCabe join guest host Gordon Smart for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are…

Faraaz Noor, Ian Moore, Kae Kurd, Katie Smith

Mar 14, 2026 1h 5m

Series 4 Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor, comedian and author Ian Moore, sports reporter Katie Smith, and comedian Kae Kurd join guest host Gordon Smart for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and…

Caroline Barker, Jim White, Paul McNamee, Vittorio Angelone

Mar 07, 2026 1h 5m

Sports broadcaster Caroline Barker, sports reporter Jim White, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee, and comedian Vittorio Angelone join guest host Gordon Smart for an hour of sporting punditry, humour…

Apollo, Guvna B, Jo Caulfield, Thom Gibbs

Feb 28, 2026 1h 3m

BBC Gladiator Apollo, rapper and author Guvna B, sports journalist Thom Gibbs and comedian Jo Caulfield join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are…

Adam Hurrey, Ian Moore, Lynsey Hooper, Thomas Green

Feb 21, 2026 1h

Journalist, author and podcaster Adam Hurrey, comedian and author Ian Moore, sports broadcaster Lynsey Hooper, and comedian Thomas Green join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and…

Gail Emms, Henning Wehn, Holly Hamilton, Jake Wood

Feb 14, 2026 1h 4m

Former GB badminton player Gail Emms, presenter Holly Hamilton, EastEnders actor Jake Wood, and comedian Henning Wehn join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.…

David Alorka, Efe Obada, Kath Merry, Ray Bradshaw

Feb 07, 2026 1h 3m

Sports presenter David Alorka, American Football defensive Efe Obada, former GB athlete Kath Merry and comedian Ray Bradshaw join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and…

Fighting Talk Favourites 2025

Jan 31, 2026 57m

Fighting Talk is off this week for the Australian Open tennis finals, and we didn’t want to leave you without your weekly dose of FT. Here’s some of our favourite moments from last year as Rick…

Dougie Anderson, Josh James, Natalie Pike, Phil Brown

Jan 24, 2026 1h 4m

Broadcaster Dougie Anderson, football presenter Natalie Pike, football manager Phil Brown, and comedian Josh James join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points…

James Haskell, Kath Merry, Martin Kelner, Susie McCabe

Jan 17, 2026 1h 4m

Former Rugby union player James Haskell, former GB athlete Kath Merry, journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, and comedian Susie McCabe join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and…

Chloe Petts, Felix White, Guvna B, Steffan Powell

Jan 10, 2026 59m

The Maccabees guitarist Felix White, rapper and author Guvna B, presenter Steffan Powell and comedian Chloe Petts join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points…

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