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Evaluating 55 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. People expressed deep frustration with the poor quality of broadcasting, noting that many hosts lacked proper sports knowledge and relied on controversial tactics. Additionally, consumers highlighted the constant interruption of programs caused by an excessive volume of gambling advertisements. Some reviewers were happy with specific long-standing shows and talented commentators who made listening enjoyable. Customers also mentioned that certain favorite presenters brought great humor, solid entertainment, and engaging discussions to the daily broadcasts. A few listeners felt that these particular programs offered a welcome break from the overwhelming negative changes across the station.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Content creator. Apparently football God when it comes to knowledge and decision making. Rubbish. Unpleasant. Bordering on nasty. Turn off when he is on, similar to Crook and Agbonlahor. This statio... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had the misfortune to listen to Talksport mid morning wirh Matterface and Crook. Crook took exception to a caller who pushed back on his response and was extremely rude. Callers contribute to give t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After a weekend of EFL action I've just listened to a pair of your vacuous goons, discuss the preparation of a roast dinner and whether gravy should be included or not. "Londoncentric white van man fo... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Huge step down from what they once were. Consider this a TV channel now. It's what they focus on now, as the radio style plays second fiddle. There's even more focus on performance on camera. They wer... See more


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talkSPORT broadcasts on 1089/1053 AM to all of the UK.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TalkSport went drastically downhill…

TalkSport went drastically downhill ever since the Company who own the low-life tabloid paper, The Sun, took over. Seemingly financed by Gambling ads, sports commentary is just screaming, and the majority of presenters are terrible. It's as if it's been put together by Primary School kids. Both in presenting and production. Excessively biased 'experts' such as Keown, dumb experts' such as 'Agbonlahor' are unlistenable to. As is Matterface. Jim White embarrassingly blokes smoke way up everyone's back side. Simon Jordan is okay, but does point out he used to own Crystal Palace in nearly every comment he makes. Hawksby & Jacobs have always been a favourite of mine, although Jacob's brings Chelsea in to every discussion. Most callers are shouted down with the opinions of presenters. The good thing about TalkSport is it's forced to search for decent Podcasts elsewhere! Will I listen to TalkSport again. I wouldn't bet on it!!!

April 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cant listen anymore.

Anyone using the waste of time App,constantly has adverts cutting in,ie they are doing an interview and "On the Beach" cuts in playing over the interview,there is no pause,rewind or play another time,way to many adverts,i think you get about 30 minutes programme time every hour,drives me mad,the app constantly keeps cutting out,i cant listen to it anymore.

March 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this station

Love this station. Only negatives are that talentless no mark Shebahn Aherne. Used to love hearing Natalie on a Sunday morning but SA is grating. Likewise that Crook character. Never says anything original.

March 21, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Anyone but her

Was looking forward to the breakfast show this week ,but unfortunately Alan Brazil off ill , so they choose Sheban the most annoying irritating voice and presenter ever ,do they not read reviews on here ,so switched off till 10am every day ..could of chose Katie or Natalie or anyone so annoying .

March 12, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Game of 2 halves ...

First the positives....
Simon Jordan is fantastic and so refreshing in today's 'woke' world.
Cundy and O'Hara are great fun as are pantomime villain Andy Goldstein and surprisingly knowledgeable Benty.h&j show really good too providing they both attend...Alan Brazil still great, Gabby unintentionally funny and party Parlour always on form would love to hear more of him.

The bad
Charlie baker, Max Rushden the failed comedians that just talk over everyone rushing out the jokes nobody ever laughs at.
Womens hour: anything between 5 and 6 which unfortunately is my commute time...since the awful Shebahn O'Hern somehow took over it's as though there is an unwritten rule that the show must be lead by a woman and said woman must have an annoying,high pitched and far too loud voice!(Were looking at you Olivia!)if you insist on a woman Laura woods and Natalie Sawyer were both good to listen to.in fairness Katie is fine,she is a likeable character.the token male allowed on the show thinks he's funny talking about "boffins" but he really isn't!even the travel news reader that time of day just mumbles incoherently!!
Saturdays too are unbearable until the actual game coverage.

March 6, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Good content/presenters but

Overall the presenters and shows are really good, but the massive amount of gambling adverts is terrifying, running through every show at least every 15 minutes. Even during the school run they are on, which prompted my daughter to ask whether everyone needs to put a bet on when they reach 18! This is the start of a pandemic, with betting companies trying to normalise betting;its horrific.

February 19, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

21 minutes to go podcast DISASTER

This feedback is based purely on the Andy Goldstein/Jason Cundy new 21 minutes to go podcast.
It is by far the worst thing I have heard on a podcast ever. 2 schoolchildren giggling away at something they think is funny does not cut it with me. I expect more of professional broadcasters who to be fair provide decent content on their other shows “Drive” and “Sports Bar”.
Need to have a re-think about this one lads.

February 16, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Sports Bar and Simon Jordon too 👍

Best programme by far is the Sports Bar with Cundy and O’Hara. They are brilliant comedic value and tell it how it is. The only other programme I listen to is when Simon Jordan is on and although I don’t always agree with what he says, his opinions are worth listening to.

February 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Free.bets

Spent 40 pound to the free bets got told I can't get them because I had account with a different company stay away joke of company

January 8, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I can't stand Simon Jordan

I can't stand Simon Jordan. He's so rude and insulting, almost like he believes that's the character to portray. Touch of Katie Hopkins going on there.
The other presenters are atleast polite to guests, Simon gets an expert on, then proceeds to insult and abusive them.
I won't listen to the gobby little twit anymore, Talk Sport doesn't go on the radio until 1pm.

January 6, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid by City's owners

We all know 115 FC are frauds, but it feels like talksport is constantly doing damage control for them. Nobody at talksport seems to have a shred of integrity whatsoever.

January 4, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Bring normality back to weekend mornings, PLEASE!

I always listened to Tony and Natalie on Saturday and Sunday Morning. Then found Sheban very abrasive and not the right fit for the programme. Tuned in today
and was delighted to hear Katie Shanahan's voice, which is clear and easy on my hearing. Please can she
become permanent

December 28, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sam matterface.. Drivel

I'm on here again. Currently Everton v arsenal.. Sam matterface asking his co host what music he is into and discussing it while the game is on.. How he has a job I don't know, talks absolute drivel most of the time.. Switching to 5 live

December 20, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Too many awful betting ads

Too many awful betting ads and every time I tune in on digital radio I hear ads. The only reason I ever listen is to hear blokes talking about football not fecking pub games.

December 17, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Generally I love talk sport especially…

Generally I love talk sport especially drive time. However, the sheer volume of adverts if over whelming, it's more like an advert channel that has interludes of sports chat. Even when some of the show kicks in you'll get an advert suddenly playing over them without stopping the show, so you come back to try them midway through another chat. Happened twice so far in 36 mins of white and Jordan this morning with a jack Daniels advert.

December 2, 2025
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