Episodes

  • Semi-Final Spots, Silver Medals, and City Soul
    Apr 16 2026

    Paul Hawksbee and Charlie Baker reflect on a dramatic week of European football, breaking down Bayern Munich's high-octane 4-3 victory over Real Madrid and Arsenal securing their semi-final spot after a tense goalless draw with Sporting CP.


    The conversation shifts from the pitch to the track as Olympic silver medalist Katarina Johnson-Thompson shares the secrets of her training regime.


    We also get the view from the frontline of rugby league as Toulouse Olympique prop Rob Butler joins the show to discuss his experiences in the French game.


    In the studio, Manchester music royalty and legendary DJ Mike Pickering drops in to talk about his life as a die-hard Manchester City fan and the release of his new book. We keep the football focus on North London to debate the "Beauty vs the Beast" era of Arsenal’s tactics, followed by a showdown in H&B vs Chat GPT.


    To top it all off, we concluded in traditional style with the arrival of Andy Jacobs and Geoff Peters for The Birthday Spread.

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  • The Wheel of Chaos and Arsenal's Champions League charge
    Apr 15 2026

    Max Rushden and Charlie Baker are in the hot seat today as we debut our brand-new feature: a spinning wheel that puts the show’s fate in the hands of our callers.


    Joining the fun is comedian and Arsenal fan Jacob Hawley, who shares his nerves and expectations ahead of the Gunners' big Champions League fixture.


    To round things off, David Olusoga stops by for a brilliantly surreal chat covering everything from the backstabbing on The Traitors to the high-stakes world of sandwich fillings.



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    43 mins
  • Iraola’s Exit and Andy’s Tweezers
    Apr 14 2026

    Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs break the massive news that Andoni Iraola is departing Bournemouth, with former Cherries winger Marc Pugh joining the show to react.


    Plus, Georgia assistant coach David Webb discusses the nation's World Cup heartbreak and his next steps in management.


    We also chat with The Gold creator Neil Forsyth about his new Netflix series, Legends.


    And finally, the segment you didn't know you needed: Andy reveals exactly what kind of tweezers he’s carrying today.


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    46 mins
  • Chelsea Crises, Gunners’ Grit, and a Golden Globe Guest
    Apr 13 2026

    Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs return with a packed show, starting with a fiery look at the situation at Stamford Bridge. Andy doesn't hold back on his frustrations regarding Chelsea’s recent form, culminating in a blunt call for Liam Rosenior to move on from the club.


    Shifting focus to North London, Arsenal legend Perry Groves joins the studio to explain why he remains remarkably confident in the Gunners' direction despite the noise.


    The sporting conversation continues with former Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale, who drops in to share his specialist perspective on the game and his time between the posts.


    Finally, the show takes a star-studded turn with Golden Globe winner and professional boxer Paul Walter Hauser, who discusses the unique intersection of life in the Hollywood spotlight and the grit of the boxing ring.


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Retro Kits, Relegation Fights, and the Fruit Flies Playing Football?
    Apr 10 2026

    Can the Hammers get all 3 points? Are retro football shirts coming back? What do Paul and Andy have in common with Pope Leo XIV!?


    Paul Hawksbee & Andy Jacobs were joined by Richie Prior, La Liga fan to discuss their Retro Shirt weekend!


    Showbiz expert & former editor of The Sun, Dominic Mohan stopped by to discuss his exciting new four part series on Virgin radio looking back at the music of 1996!


    US sports expert Todd Macklin also joined the lads to discuss what the latest is in US sports and the appearance of one of the most famous men in the world!


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    34 mins
  • Grand National Festival: The Opening Day
    Apr 9 2026

    Paul Hawksbee and Charlie Baker kick off the Grand National Festival by heading straight to the track! We check in with Rupert Bell and Lizzie Kelly live from Aintree for all the colour and insight from a massive opening day of racing.


    Back in the studio, we mix the turf with the turf-war of the dugout as Sammy Lander, the world’s first professional Substitutions Coach, joins us to talk about his new book, Finishers.


    Plus, we get a very cynical Masters Special from our resident ChatGPT and Andy Jacobs joins Geoff Peters for a special edition of the Birthday Spread.


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    46 mins
  • The "Big Hitter"
    Apr 8 2026

    Max Rushden and Charlie Baker are back in the hot seats for Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs, and they’ve brought a chaotic mix of elite sports insight and top-tier comedy to the afternoon slot.


    The guys are joined by talkSPORT’s resident racing expert Rupert Bell to dissect the field for the upcoming Grand National. Rupert identifies the leading favorites and uncovers the long-shots that could surprise the bookies at Aintree.


    Then, things take a turn for the hilarious as comedy sensation Paul Smith joins the show. Paul offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the stand-up circuit. To round things off, Tom Price and Tom Green from the Golf Is Ruining My Life podcast drop by to preview The Masters and explain why Augusta is both a dream and a nightmare.


    Plus, we hear your best efforts in the Two-Word Phone-In.


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    46 mins
  • The Most Inspiring Kid in Boxing....
    Apr 7 2026

    Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs are back in the driver’s seat for a massive episode!


    We’re heading to the final frontier and the fairways as Star Trek icon Marina Sirtis joins the show to talk all things Troi and why she’s a dedicated Spurs fan.


    We also catch up with professional golfer Oliver Fisher as the tension builds ahead of The Masters.


    In a truly moving segment, we’re joined by Archie, a young blind boxer who is proving that passion is more powerful than any obstacle. Alongside his coach Andy O’Kane, Archie shares how he’s dominating the ring and why nothing—not even a total loss of sight—can stop his love for the sport.


    To top it all off, we get a peek into Andy’s wardrobe as he finally reveals the eye-watering amount of money he spent on a plain white T-shirt. You won’t want to miss this one!



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    48 mins