Welcome to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! In this episode, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes reflect on their journeys into punditry. Scholes discusses his unexpected entry into the industry, while Carragher explains why he prefers the high-pressure environment of co-commentary over studio analysis. The duo also talks about the criticisms they've faced along the way, and reveal their on-air regrets! The pair also touch on the impact of social media and how they deal with online backlash. Plus, find out why Jamie never went into coaching - despite giving it a try towards the end of his playing career. This show is sponsored by Trainline. With Trainline, you won't score cheaper same-day tickets anywhere else, or we'll refund the difference! Book now at <a href="https://www.thetrainline.com/" target="_blank">https://www.thetrainline.com</a> If you're enjoying The Overlap Fan Debate, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening! 00:00 Promo00:56 Transition From Player to Pundit05:50 Is there a bias when Co-Commentating your team?10:12 Player Reactions and Backlash17:30 Do Jamie and Paul Have Any Regrets?22:26 Advice for Retiring Players27:47 How Have Things Changed Since Jamie and Paul Played?29:28 Challenges for Female Commentators30:59 Handling Criticism in Punditry32:20 Insight into Dressing Room Reactions35:00 The Importance of Detailed Analysis38:31 Preparation for Monday Night Football41:42 Why Jamie Didn't Pursue Coaching43:23 Dealing with Media Misrepresentation50:43 Balancing Tough Interviews52:09 Favourite Snacks During Punditry<hr /> Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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