Simply The Best Funny Moments Of Series One
Listen to Fred, Rob and Matthew's funniest moments from the first series including Valentine stories, the time Robbie bought a boat and Fred becoming an England football fan.
Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy
There’s a particular kind of conversation that happens when three very different sports personalities sit down without a script, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy. Brought to you by BBC Radio 5 Live, this podcast features the unfiltered, often hilarious, and always insightful banter between cricket legend Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, outspoken footballer-turned-pundit Robbie Savage, and former table tennis Olympian and writer Matthew Syed. Each episode digs into the week’s biggest sporting stories, but the discussion rarely stays on the expected path. You’ll hear them debate, disagree, and dissect everything from Premier League drama to Olympic controversies, all informed by their own unique-and sometimes clashing-experiences at the highest level of competition. The chemistry is undeniable, a blend of Savage’s fiery opinions, Flintoff’s laid-back wit, and Syed’s analytical perspective that turns a simple chat into compelling listening. It’s this dynamic that has earned the show significant acclaim, including Radio Academy Awards for Best Podcast, Best New Show, and Best Presenter for Andrew Flintoff. Tune in for a refreshingly authentic take on the sports world, where the talking points are topical but the conversation is always unpredictable and genuinely entertaining.
Episodes
Got You By The Balls
Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about the Australian’s getting caught ball tampering, their humiliations on the sports field and some of the things they have done for charity.
Last Ango In Paris
Fred, Robbie & Matthew debate if ranting in a sporting environment are effective or not. They then put forward their manifestos for trying to become Prime Minister.
(I Want to Be) Elected
Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about Jamie Carragher’s spitting incident and provocation, cycling and drug use in sport and they end by revealing their future ambitions.
The Pink Panther
Fred, Robbie & Matthew debate if sport should be about entertaining the fans or getting results. They then discuss people who made them believe they could breakthrough in sport.
Million Dollar Question
Fred, Robbie & Matthew answer listener questions including; do you need to love your sport, which Winter Olympic sport would they like to try and what is their favourite cheese?
Viennetta Waltz
Fred, Robbie & Matthew ask if sports people are fitter and more skillful now than when they played and compare different sporting eras. Then they discuss sexism in sport.
Going to Mexico
Fred, Robbie & Matthew talk about how they control their nerves in sport and life, then discuss the times in their lives when they feel like they have been wronged.
Hanging on the Telephone
Fred, Robbie & Matthew call in on the phone to explain why there isn't a full Podcast this week and talk about topics they want to discuss on the next one.
Forest For The Trees
Fred, Robbie & Matthew ask if they have got their work-life balance right, debate which of their sports is harder mentally and requires more skill. Then they play a guessing game.
