The Reducer

The Reducer Episode 175: Dave's Trauma, Eng v Mex, Special Teams & Trump Memes

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100

We start with a deep dive into Dave and his England history and then it's all about the World Cup. Also Leeds AI slop!

The Reducer Episode 173: NFL World Cup Of Soccer

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100

We're back! The worst World Cup podcast gets stuck into England, Scotland, quarters, fans, FA's and the Yankification of football.

The Reducer Episode 173: Premier League 11 2025-26 & World Cup Guesses

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0100

A full squad predicts World Cup Winners and we decide on our best Premier League eleven from this season, minus any players from one particular club.....

The Reducer Episode 172: Milner, Slot/Iraola & Tommy Ts World Cup Gamble

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0100

This week James Milner is lauded for his illustrious career, Tuchel is discussed, Slot is praised, Iraola wondered about and Southampton trashed. Again.

The Reducer Episode 171: Europe, Relegation, England, Winners & Losers

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 +0100

In an even worse episode than usual we stumble through the last weekend of the Premier League and have a good laugh at Harry Maguire.

The Reducer Episode 170: Title Triumph, Villa Victorious & Southampton Scum.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

In a packed show a full squad gets straight down to business covering all the weeks main stories and of course, wishing West Ham good luck. Come on you irons!

The Reducer Episode 169: Your Favourite Fictional Podcast

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100

A full squad discuss the title race, who's going down, FA Cup final, VAR and why this podcast does not exist.

The Reducer Episode 168: Slot Out, City Wobble & Farking All Together

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100

This week all three of the team have a lot to say about their respective sides as well as relegation battlers and title deciders.

The Reducer Episode 167: Wembley, Wingers & Losers

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100

In this episode there's hayfever, a recap of the FA Cup semi final, some relegation chat, some VAR complaints and some Liverpool realities.

The Reducer Episode 166: FA Cup Semi Final, Safe, Top Of The League

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100

Man City and Leeds are in the spotlight this weekend so Dave and Howard discuss the possible outcomes and nonsensical narratives.

The Reducer Episode 165: Inevitable Contact, Liverpool Not Compact & De Zerbi's Contract

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:18:31 +0100

A full squad discuss their teams success, failures VAR and Spurs.

The Reducer Episode 164: FA Cup Quarters & International Friendlies With Guest Thomas Tuchel

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:05:00 +0100

Dave and Howard muse over whether it could be a Liverpool V Leeds Cup Semi Final. Then they discuss England's squad and friendlies before being joined by Thomas Tuchel.

The Reducer Episode 163: Trents Troubles, Peps Pep & Slots Rot

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:05:00 +0000

Dave basks in Cup glory, Howard worries about Leeds and the England squad gets a run out.

The Reducer Episode 162: Chelsea Fine, Senegal Not Fine & Liverpool Finding Form

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:05:00 +0000

Big news, big fines that are not big enough, Cup Finals, Comebacks, the league being over or is it and Dave finally proves that he can predict!

The Reducer Episode 161: Cup Runs, Super Computers & Selfish Substitutions

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

We discuss the fallout from Spurs bizarre Madrid disaster, what an FA Cup run means to those left in it and Dave indulges in some rare positivity, not about Liverpool though.

The Reducer Episode 160: Stoppages, Disharmony, Unity & Speculation.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000

A full squad discuss the fallout from recent fixtures for their sides, futures, titles, relegations and recent changes to the Championship play offs and how they may affect Spurs.

The Reducer Episode 159: Man City, Leeds, Mourinho, Carrick & Family

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Dave and Howard lock horns as City prepare to enter the cauldron of Elland road on Saturday. There is also grudging respect for Carrick, shade for Mourinho, amazement at JT and love for family. It's only football after all.

The Reducer Episode 158: Spursy Spurs Relegation Special

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:32:00 +0000

We are joined by long suffering Spurs fan and friend Andy Love to talk Frank, Postecoglou, Levy and ask the ultimate question, is Klinsmann the answer?

The Reducer Episode 157: Forest Chopping, Liverpool Slotting & VAR Spotting

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

As Dyche & Frank are sacked the relegation battle is given a total review. Tuchel extends his England stay, VAR is defended and do you want to win the FA cup?

The Reducer Episode 156: Transfer Window, Manager Bingo & The Seasons Over

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

A full squad discuss the transfer window, the title race, the managerial merry-go-round and could Beheady Howe be heading for the exit.