<p>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 sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.</p><p>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!</p><p>Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds</p>

Fighting Talk

BBC Radio 5 Live

Ed Jones, Elliot Steel, Jess Thirlby, Kath Merry

MAY 16, 202663 MIN
Fighting Talk

Ed Jones, Elliot Steel, Jess Thirlby, Kath Merry

MAY 16, 202663 MIN

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<p>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 sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.</p><p>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!</p><p>Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds</p>