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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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  1. Radio Broadcaster
  2. Media Company
  3. News Service
  4. Television Station

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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

The non talking station...

Ironic given the name of the station , I sent in a suggestion that required an answer on the 01/05 and now it`s the last day of said month and nothing back despite many reminders , starting to wonder if there are any humans working there or are they just cold heartless bots ?. Maybe I should ask them something about betting or drinking , seems to be all they care about ....

May 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Robbo's Reviews

Always liked Talksport. Thinking of signing up to their Betting App. Be great if they had a poker App. Talksport should create their own Poker app. Talksport Pro Bet is good sometimes. The Pundits have some good tips sometimes and get it right. Free Dollar then.

April 28, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Too many adverts

I have been listening to Talksport for several years but now find there are way too many adverts which disrupts the flow. I also find it very irritating when co-commentators scream into the mic when a chance occurs during a football game or a goal.

April 21, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely great content on the…

Absolutely great content on the website, unfortunately you can't read it due to the ads covering content with no way of closing them. The best sports radio in the world, but a website rating of only "1". Sort it out talksport.

March 29, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Annoyed!!!!!

I live i Perth Australia.i listen to this radio station because..at times its ok?,recently it goes silent..then Australian adverts come on...mid stream..whats going on!!!! Time to find a new sports station!.

March 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Listening problem

I’ve been an avid overseas listener of TalkSPORT for 10 years now and listen to this station everyday.
For the past 2 months, all British advertising, weather and traffic reports has been replaced with loud drab robotic pre-recorded waffle followed by several minutes of complete silence, sometimes resulting in completely cutting off transmission. When the silenced period ends and commentary does eventually come back on, the presenter is mid conversation and god knows what the topic is about.
Listening has become frustrating and un-enjoyable.
TalkSPORT get your act together!!

March 20, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Utter drivel

Where to start, gambling and drinking promotion is all they think about apart from their other favourite subject Man U and arsenal. Cheltenham this week so stories galore about who got the most drunk the day before, pathetic!!

March 13, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Agenda driven journalism

Agenda driven journalism, terrible pundits across board, the whole station is what's wrong with the media, they wont care about reviews or any of our opinions but surely they should have some professional pride and be embarrassed by the content they put out.

March 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Drivel

Drivel. Relentless negative rubbish. Contrary to general opinion, there's a huge anti Manchester United bias, typified by Keown every Monday. Enough, you're going too far.

February 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DROP THE MUSIC DURING BREAKS ON…

DROP THE MUSIC DURING BREAKS ON YOUTUBE!!

I've been a Talksport listener via Youtube for years, recently they decided to add this very annoying obnoxious music in the breaks, which is every 15 minutes and seems to last forever. If I listen to Jim + Simon's entire show, I have endure this music 12 times!!!

On top of that, they've added this new news segment where someone comes on in the Youtube break and reads out news and/or plays clips from the show.

COMPELTELY pointless, the presenters on the show talk about the news already, I don't need to hear it again from some random presenter.

I'm finding myself listening less and less, if I turn Talksport on and the music is playing, I simply click away.

It's not just me who think this, I see people complaining all the time in the live chat, if it's active.

If they removed the music/pointless news updates, I'll change my review to a higher score.

February 13, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE talkSPORT

I love talkSPORT. My favourite show is easily The Sports Bar!! Jason Cundy is my favourite presenter and my favourite caller is 100% Mo (even though I support Man Utd) I love tuning in for HAS ANYONE SEENNNN- especially after a Tottenham game (sorry Jamie!) I also love The Breakfast Show when Ally and Gabby are on! Your laugh is infectious Gabby! Keep it up guys :) I cannot understand the bad reviews to be honest!

February 10, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shebahn

I have been listening to talking sport for over 20 year's..majority of the presenters over the year's have been great..yet Shebahn adherne (if I've spelt her name right). I have to say she is awful..so opinionated...crass... doesn't appreciate people are allowed their own opinions..so rude especially to other presenters...the sooner talk sport replace her the better.

February 6, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Negligent unfilled new customer offer.…

Joined talkSPORT under registration new customer offer of bonus after first deposit and bet. They did not honour offer and have failed to offer any legally acceptable reason or justification. I am progressing issue to licensing boards.

February 3, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Talksport decline

Since Murdoch took over has gone downhill with rambling, unintelligent, motormouth presenters and has now turned into Man U radio.
Sads but time to find another station.

January 31, 2025
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