Fighting Talk without Colin Murray
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I'm not sure if there is already a thread for this, but what a peoples opinions on Fighting Talk now Colin Murray has left?
It looks like there is going to be a guest presenter each week or is this just until they decide who is taking over for good?
I like the new show although Matt Johnson did seem a bit confused at times this week.
It looks like there is going to be a guest presenter each week or is this just until they decide who is taking over for good?
I like the new show although Matt Johnson did seem a bit confused at times this week.
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A trio of hosts Jonathan Pearce, Christian O'Connell and Matt Johnson.
I am thinking of talking it off the podcast list.
FT is now much more relaxed, witty, and laugh out loud funny without his in-your-face arrogance. Jonathan Pearce has struggled (too many personal anecdotes), Matt Johnson was poor to begin with but is improving, but Christian O'Connell has been outstanding. His shows have been a delight. I'd prefer it if CO'C hosted every week, but as long as JP doesn't host any more I'll be happy.
Simon Kelner making his return after his serious illness was the icing on the cake.
Colin Who?
I think you mean 'Martin' - Simon is his brother.
I've only listened sporadically this season and it's great to have Christian back. Didn't hear JP - has he left?
Matt Johnson on the other hand - generally sounds confused. He lost me with 'Defend the un-defendable' in the first week.
Whenever I've caught the show, it seems to be O'Connell hosting. I've only heard JP and Matt Johnson once each I think.
Not having Colin 'I SUPPORT LIVERPOOL' Murray on is a welcome change.
Yes Martin K, of course. Brain fart. You're right about Matt Johnson too, I'd forgotten that. Every week "defend the indefensible" seems to confuse him, either in what he calls it or his rambling explanation of how it works. But I thought he had improved in the rest of the show. Why the BBC didn't just give the job to Christian O'Connell full time I don't know. It's as if they put him back in the job on a trial basis.
I thought they'd dropped JP but it seems he's been ill (post above). Seems odd to expect him to host FT then go and commentate on a football match. He's quite entertaining and very knowledgeable, but not quick witted enough for FT.
I think this could happen in the fullness of time, perhaps by the start of next season. Christian O'Connell seems like the logical choice to present Fighting Talk in the wake of Colin Murray. Perhaps he's not available to host it every week given his work at Absolute Radio?
Jonathan Pearce always seemed an odd choice of hosts to me, even on a three-man rotation. He usually commentates on football games for Match of the Day most Saturdays, which must limit the number of programmes he can host. I could see him being a decent panellist once in a blue moon when he has a commentary-free Saturday, but hosting the show multiple times a season doesn't seem to fit that well.
JP and Matt Johnson are ok, but they have both suffered with the fact they don’t really know the format – JP sometimes overshares, and Matt suffers from going too far the other way and rarely comments on the actual answers given and that’s part of the charm of the show. I also think he’s far too nice, every answer is “amazing” according to him, and everyone “fantastic”. Doesn’t suit the nature of the show.
The show is at its best when the hosts build a relationship with the guests, and being on one week in three at best doesn’t help that (unless you have presented the show before, like CoC!)
Brilliant now Col's back though!