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The Reducer

Comedians Howard H Smith, David Kline & Dave Rothnie present the worst podcast you listen to. Minimum research, maximum rubbish.

  1. 20

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

    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. 

  2. 19

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

    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!

  3. 18

    The Reducer Episode 169: Your Favourite Fictional Podcast

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

  4. 17

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

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

  5. 16

    The Reducer Episode 167: Wembley, Wingers & Losers

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

  6. 15

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

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

  7. 14

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

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

  8. 13

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

    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.

  9. 12

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

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

  10. 11

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

    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!

  11. 10

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

    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. 

  12. 9

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

    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.

  13. 8

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

    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.

  14. 7

    The Reducer Episode 158: Spursy Spurs Relegation Special

    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?

  15. 6

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

    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?

  16. 5

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

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

  17. 4

    The Reducer Episode 155: Champions League, Relegation Dog Fight & Entitlement

    The boys get stuck into this weeks Champions League shenanigans, managerial quandaries and could Crystal Palace be the ones to save West Ham?

  18. 3

    The Reducer Episode 154: The Different One, Manager Sackings & The West Ham Way

    Howard and Man City Dave run the rule over the latest developments in the football world. They also discuss exactly what being manager of Real Madrid consists of and ask the ultimate question, do they need one?

  19. 2

    The Reducer Episode 153: Xmas Wishes, Expectations & Salutations

    In the final show of 2025 the boys reflect on the last week of fixtures and take a look forward to next year before embarking upon their winter break.

  20. 1

    The Reducer Episode 152: Salah Scum, Betting Scum, Liverpool, City & Leeds Scum

    This week a full squad rolls their collective sleeves up and gets stuck into everyone and everything.

  21. 0

    The Reducer Episode 151: You'll Never Walk Marching On Together

    Dave & Howard run the rule over their clubs and the midweek fixtures.

  22. -1

    The Reducer Episode 150: Slump Slot, Peppy Pep, Farke Farked, Ronaldo, Trump & VAR

    A full squad discuss Liverpool's melt down, Man City melt down, Leeds melt down and assorted football madness.

  23. -2

    The Reducer Episode 149: English, Scottish, Irish, Northern Irish, Welsh Joy & Steve McLaren.

    Howard & one Dave go through the chaotic and climactic World Cup qualifiers and the various stories that through up. Then on to Saturday's upcoming fixtures.

  24. -3

    The Reducer Episode 148: Soppy Slot, Excited Pep, Desperate Daniel & Tough Tuchel

    The boys discuss their various teams performances and then get stuck into England and other football stories.

  25. -4

    The Reducer Episode 147: Champions League, Relegation Discussion & Motion Sickness

    The three musketeers go in depth on the weeks Champions League results, then the Premier League relegation places are up for grabs this includes sea sickness and motion sickness memories, how's that for irony.

  26. -5

    The Reducer Episode 146: Lacklustre Liverpool, Low Profile Leeds & Leftfield England Picks

    This week we get stuck into Slot and his losing and moaning, the media blackout regrading Leeds games, more NFL PL influence and Tuchel's England.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Comedians Howard H Smith, David Kline & Dave Rothnie present the worst podcast you listen to. Minimum research, maximum rubbish.

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Howard H smith Dave Rothnie David Kline

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Comedians Howard H Smith, David Kline & Dave Rothnie present the worst podcast you listen to. Minimum research, maximum rubbish.

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