Bark at the Moon

Bark at the Moon

Author: BBC Radio 5 Live March 14, 2017 Duration: 1:00:46

Former England cricket captain Andrew Flintoff, former footballer for Wales and 606 presenter Robbie Savage, and former Olympic table tennis player and sports journalist Matthew Syed discuss the week's sporting talking points. Tonight they tackle: red cards in cricket, the challenges of being a sporting parent and the issue of legal and non-legal use of drugs in sport.


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 52

Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy
Podcast Episodes
Back In The Saddle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:01
Flintoff, Savage & Syed debate the sporting summer, reveal what phrases and sayings annoy them and talk about the madness of football managers being sacked after only a few games.
The Boys Are (Almost) Back In Town... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11
Set your alerts and tell your friends! Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy returns on Monday 18 September...
In The Army Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:40
Flintoff, Savage & Syed debate if team building exercises work, reveal their fantasy dinner guests and talk about what they’ve learned from doing this Podcast.
What Have You Done For Me Lately [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:29
Flintoff, Savage & Syed reveal what goes on inside a dressing room; debate if sport helps build character and discuss how hard it is to make real friends.
It Started with a Kiss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:23
Flintoff, Savage & Syed discuss why the England football team under perform, suggest rule changes to make sport better and debate if sports people are intelligent.
The Colonic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:09
Flintoff, Savage & Syed discuss the psychology of playing in big finals, reveal their guilty pleasures and debate what are the most undervalued and pointless sporting positions.
You Can Leave Your Socks On [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:56
Andrew Flintoff, Robbie Savage and Matthew Syed discuss whether Arsene Wenger should remain as Arsenal boss, talk fashion on and off the field and reveal some of the things they’ve done just for money.
Sink Twice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:24
Flintoff, Savage and Syed discuss John Terry’s final game for Chelsea, reveal their embarrassing moments on and off the field and talk about the important role mums play in sport.
Captain Sav [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:39
Flintoff, Savage & Syed discuss are sports people becoming boring. What it's like to suddenly earn big money. Then talk black box thinking & what they learned from their failures.
Walking In Fresh Air [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:08
Flintoff, Savage & Syed discuss sports people they believe were overrated and underrated, what is cheating and talk about their own experiences of mental health issues.