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Hosted by former Premier League players Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy, Sports Bar is the ultimate football phone-in podcast for raw fan reactions. Join Jason and Jamie as they lead the debate around the wildest and most talked-about moments from the night's football. Expect non-stop energy, football's most creative fans, and instant reaction to the world's biggest sport. Out every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Remember the only way to have your say is to listen live every night 10pm-1am on talkSPORT. Don't forget to hit Follow, rate five stars, leave a review, and tell your mates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is it acceptable to eat cold Chinese?

2026/10/23

Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy are back together for this episode! The boys are joined in the studio by Andy Halliday and Paul Slane from the Open Goal podcast after Celtic fluffed their lines against Celta Vigo in the Europa League. Plus, they take your calls on whether it is acceptable to eat cold Chinese takeaway! YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Michael Carrick make it past Katy Perry's Birthday?

2026/10/22

Jamie O'Hara is alongside Jason Cundy for this episode! It was another busy night in the Champions League this evening with comfortable win for Aston Villa, a point salvaged by Declan rice against Bayern Munich and a forgettable defeat for Manchester United and Michael Carrick. The boys get into all of that PLUS discuss which football ground is ranked highest for safety if there was a zombie apocalypse. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A good night for English teams AND players: Ngumoha & Foden shine!

2026/10/21

Jamie O'Hara is alongside Jason Cundy for this episode! The boys react to a packed night of Champions League action which saw PSG beat other tournament favourites Barcelona, Phil Foden score a hat-trick to help his team to a 5-1 win at the Etihad and teen sensation Rio Ngumoha grab two assists to aid Liverpool in their crazy comeback after going 2-0 down! This is Encouraging Signs. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spurs are BACK!

2026/10/20

Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy are back together for this episode! The phone lines erupted after Spurs beat Coventry at home to secure their first win of the season. Tottenham fans can breathe easy, because for now, the notorious Ange mask stays locked firmly inside the cupboard! YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Florian Wirtz the BIGGEST waste of money in Premier League history?

2026/10/16

Jason Cundy is alongside Super Charlie Austin for this episode! The boys discuss whether Florian Wirtz has the potential to be the biggest waste of money in Premier League history. They also take your calls after another HUGE night of European football action in the Europa and Conference League. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool SMASHED at Anfield!

2026/10/13

Jamie O'Hara is alongside Jason Cundy for this episode! The boys take a look back at a HUGE weekend of Premier League football as Liverpool get SMASHED by City at Anfield. They took your calls and had a run in with Sports Bar regular 100% Mo. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports Bar XI - Fast Food Edition

2026/10/09

Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy build a Sports Bar XI special - fast food edition! Inspired by a late-night bite after the talkSPORT Summer Party the boys thought it was only right to do a fast food eleven! Any fast food chain or meal can be considered for the team expect the usual suspects and some out of the box contenders. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dean Saunders dating advice

2026/10/06

Jason Cundy is alongside Dean Saunders for this episode! The boys bring you a Midnight Train to madness special and the rules are simple no sport no politics no religion nothing too serious. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you rather be GUFF in the Prem or GOOD in the Championship?

2026/10/02

Jamie O'Hara is alongside Carlton Cole for this episode! The boys have a huge debate about whether it's better to be GUFF in the Premier League or GOOD in the Championship. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Impressionist Al Foran LIVE in the studio!

2026/09/29

Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy team up for this episode and are joined in the studio by comedian and impressionist Al Foran! Expect hilarious impressions ranging from Pep Guardiola to Sir Alex Ferguson, all the way to Hollywood star Joe Pesci. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has anyone seen bathrobes and grass in a box?

2026/09/25

Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy are together for a GUFF special! In light of Cundy admitting he loves bathrobes, the boys take calls on whether they're actually that good. Plus, with the news that Man United are selling pieces of the Old Trafford pitch, the boys discuss how long the grass will actually last. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports Bar XI - Tradey Edition

2026/09/24

Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy build a Sports Bar XI special - tradey edition! After O'Hara & Cundy both attempted and failed do some work round their houses, the boys decided it was only right to build their tradey XI. Any trade job can be considered for the team expect the usual suspects and some out of the box contenders. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports Bar night out in the Toon!

2026/09/22

Jason Cundy and Rory Jennings team up for this episode. What started with an angry Newcastle caller venting his frustration at Cundy quickly ended up with a massive night out being planned in the Toon with a load of Geordies! YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Elland Road an intimidating ground?

2026/09/15

Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy are together for this episode straight off the back of Leeds thumping Newcastle 4-0 at Elland Road. The result got the boys thinking about whether Leeds's home ground under the lights is an intimidating atmosphere?! YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports Bar XI - Baby Edition

2026/09/11

Jamie O'Hara and Jason Cundy build a Sports Bar XI special - baby edition! After O'Hara announced he'd become a dad to a new baby girl the boys decided it was only right to build their baby XI. Any item related to new-born babies can be considered for the team expect the usual suspects and some out of the box contenders. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 out of 5

7 reviews

★★★★★

Thata Mogwera 2026/05/14

I love these clowns!

Hilarious yet very informative too! Good laughs and vibes.

★★★★★

CraigJenk35 2026/05/12

GOOD PODCAST

Condensed version of the best show on TalkSport?!?! Who says no? Has anyone seen other TalkSport podcasts?

★★★★★

Logan Devon 2026/05/12

Cringe FC

Two guys tell the story of how Tottenham supporters went on an away trip to Southampton and thought “wow, what a great song Southampton have, what if ...

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