Best Do Not Scratch Your Eyes Podcasts (2025)

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Pre-Season trip to Baah-ramwood! 16:02

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5d ago16:02

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Justin heads to Borehamwood for the first pre-season friendly of the 2025-26 season. Whilst there he talks to some supporters about the new kit and hopes for the forthcoming campaign. Oh and he get's a quick exclusive interview with Kwadwo Baah as well! COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this…

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Kit launch left feeling blue 53:13

9d ago53:13

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Justin, Carl & Pete start the season off with the exciting launch of the kit that has been oddly received, primarily because of the colour of the sponsor logo. Pete has had a chat with the founder of MrQ and tries to give their perspective and we discuss how many previous sponsors deviated from our core colours (it's more than we remembered) and th…

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05 | Brain Rot: Meet the people who ditched their smartphones. Is it worth it? 25:45

13d ago25:45

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We’ve all dreamt of lobbing our smartphone into the ocean and going off grid. So what happens when you follow through with it? For our final episode of Brain Rot, we speak to the people who decided they’d had enough. From a French village, to Gen Z ‘luddites’ in New York City and a group of parents in regional Victoria, there are clubs, campaigns a…

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04 | Brain Rot: Is internet addiction real? 25:37

20d ago25:37

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Plenty of people will say they are addicted to the internet. But how well-recognised, scientifically, is an addiction ... to your screen? In episode four of Brain Rot, we dig into how behavioural addictions work. And we hear from self-described internet addicts about the treatment programs that help them stay “internet sober”. Brain Rot is a new fi…

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03 | Brain Rot: Is tech making your memory better or worse? 27:40

27d ago27:40

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We’re trusting tech with more tasks than ever — including the ones our brains once did.We’re Googling things we used to know, taking screenshots of things we’ll instantly forget, and hoarding all kinds of data we’ll never check again.On this episode of Brain Rot: is tech giving your brain a holiday, or putting it out of a job?You’ll also meet a guy…

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02 | Brain Rot: Is AI turning us off human relationships? 25:33

1M ago25:33

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Whether it’s social media, the omnipresent smartphone or AI companions, in recent decades the way we relate to each other has been completely up-ended. In episode two of Brain Rot, we explore the potential implications that tech poses to human relationships. Worldwide estimates suggest there are around one billion users of AI companion — people usi…

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YET MORE INANE DRIVEL!! 1:13:09

1M ago1:13:09

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`The gruesome threesome come together to discuss the first bit of the transfer window and what might come next before moving onto more questions some as inappropriate as ever and Carl turns out not to like protesters so much we think he might start protesting (and then he can dislike himself as much s we already do)! A squabble ensues when challeng…

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01 | Brain Rot: Is there any proof your phone is destroying your attention span? 29:19

1M ago29:19

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Everyone seems to have a hunch that their phone is destroying their attention span, but is there any science to back it up? In episode one of Brain Rot, we’re doing our best to focus on the topic of attention for a full 25 minutes — and find out what's actually happening in your brain every time your phone buzzes or dings. Is brain rot a real thing…

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INTRODUCING — Brain Rot 3:00

2M ago3:00

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For Science Friction, it's Brain Rot — a new series about the science of being chronically online and what it’s doing to our brains. What's really going on with our attention spans? Is data-dumping your entire life into ChatGPT helpful? And what's it like to be in love ... with an AI? National technology reporter Ange Lavoipierre tackles the wildes…

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End of Season Rambling Nonsense - Part Three 36:26

2M ago36:26

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In part three we go on a ramble through questions submitted on X/Twitter and for once none were about food (other than porridge!) COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Hollim…

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End of Season Rambling Nonsense - Part Two 46:01

2M ago46:01

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Part Two of our end of season post mortem sees us reflect on our departed manager, our newly appointed head coach and go through our customary "Keep or Bin" review of the squad. COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our …

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End of Season Rambling Nonsense - Part One 41:58

2M ago41:58

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For the first time in a long time the gruesome threesome come together to wind up the 24/25 season and stuff that has gone on since the season ended. Part One seas the prediction league(s) swiftly put to bed for the summer and we swiftly move on the DNSYE 24/25 End of Season Awards voted by you the sarcastic folk of X/Twitter!!! COYH!! This Podcast…

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Pezzolano Appointed - fan reaction 1:20:41

2M ago1:20:41

1:20:41

The appointment of our first Uruguayan since Miguel Britos and all his knee attacking antics!! Lets hope this one is as much fun, but marginally less violent!! Here's the fan reaction as Justin takes to Twitter Spaces as the news breaks and whilst he's still eating his dinner!! COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch You…

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Tom Cleverley - Gone, not forgotten 2:30:54

2M ago2:30:54

2:30:54

Another one bites the dust, but this time it isn't just "another one". Tom was classy as a player and as a guy, so much so that he was elevated possibly too early to deal with the pit traps and politics of Watford's regime. On the other hand he was well versed in it having been with us pre Pozzo and then since 2017 (even though Pete says 2011 at on…

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - PART TWO - WATFORD 1-1 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 1:03:18

2M ago1:03:18

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Part Two: All the rest of the fan discussion as Watford's season draws to a close. Technically an improvement in points tally but surely the real achievement is doing that on close to 50% of last years playing budget. Includes 5 word reviews, long forms and assorted poetry!!! Thank you so much to every listener and contributor. COYH!! This Podcast …

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - PART ONE - WATFORD 1-1 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 50:11

2M ago50:11

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Part One of the fan reaction following a 1-1 draw in our final game of the season but much of the chat focuses on events elsewhere with our rivals recent rivals proving not enough to keep away from the trap door to League 1. COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily …

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TALKING CLEVERLEY - THOUGHTS BEFORE SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 17:35

2M ago17:35

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Approaching the final match of the season Clevs looks ahead to the closed season and reflects on this season as to what was missing and what he feels are the lessons he will want to put into place during pre season. COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views…

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THE OPPOSITION VIEW - Sheffield Wednesday (Home) 45:16

3M ago45:16

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We are joined by Dan from That Wednesday Week to discuss owners, that game where Bayo turned up, Nathaniel Chalobah, pubs in Chiswick, pubs in Sheffield, Police/sheep dogs and other assorted nonsense. The prediction league goes into its final round of fixtures with the same level of apathy that it all started with and Ben shows us his musical talen…

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - BLACKBURN ROVERS 2-1 WATFORD 1:23:35

3M ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Hear all the fan reaction after the disappointing turnaround at Ewood Park. COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Holliman, Paul Fiander Turner, Sean Gourley, Lee Anselmo, Jo…

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THE OPPOSITION VIEW - Blackburn Rovers (Away) 52:10

3M ago52:10

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In the last away game we speak to friend of the pod, Ian from 4000 Holes podcast and discuss two former Watford connections in the manager seat this season, we discuss Martin Patching and a game from the 80's, John sees a changing of the guard in the prediction league whilst Jarvis channels "Glenda". Plus the final "local attraction segment" of the…

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TALKING CLEVERLEY - THOUGHTS BEFORE BLACKBURN 17:15

3M ago17:15

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TC gives his thoughts before the trip to Ewood Park after a tricky Easter. COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Holliman, Paul Fiander Turner, Sean Gourley, Lee Anselmo, Joh…

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - PART TWO - PORTSMOUTH 1-0 WATFORD 42:50

3M ago42:50

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Part Two of the fan reaction and we hear about fans reaction to the day but also to the form guide and the resistance to placing young players into what was, from Watford's perspective essentially, a dead rubber. COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of…

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - PART ONE - PORTSMOUTH 1-0 WATFORD 42:26

3M ago42:26

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Part One of the fan reaction following a disappointing result and performance plus the third red card of the Bank Holiday weekend. Eyes look to both the boardroom but also the management after two contrasting performances and no points earned in the last two games. COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The v…

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - PART TWO - WATFORD 1-2 BURNLEY 53:37

3M ago53:37

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Part two of the fan reaction after a great first half and a referee affected second half saw Watford lose the game but a lot to enthuse over in terms of the performance but equally questions to be asked about discipline from senior squad members. COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcas…

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - PART ONE - WATFORD 1-2 BURNLEY 52:39

3M ago52:39

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A great first half and a referee affected second half saw Watford lose the game but a lot to enthuse over in terms of the performance but equally questions to be asked about discipline from senior squad members. COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of …

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THE OPPOSITION VIEW - Portsmouth (Home) 38:39

3M ago38:39

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Ahead of the Burnley game the lads chat with Freddie from the PO4Cast where discuss all things Pompey, Baah's "Fortnite" dance and the war of words between the respective managers after the Vicarage Road match, we look with wariness at Pompey's home record before the prediction season and it's new incarnation carry on in the usual shoddy manner bef…

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THE OPPOSITION VIEW - Burnley (Home) 42:23

3M ago42:23

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The lads catch up with friend of the podcast Joe from Turfcast and discuss a superb Clarets season, The New Waggoners pub "Trio of Sausage" and we hear John introduce Iggle Piggle to the Prediction League whilst "Tin of Soup" makes a return deputising for the dog!! COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The…

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Watford Women 4-0 Gwalia United 24:31

3M ago24:31

24:31

The hornets needed a win to ensure that the final game away at Exeter would determine who finished 3rd in the table. As it transpired Watford currently sit 3rd and will need a win or draw at St James Park next week to cap a really strong finish to the season. The only cloud was the injury sustained by Lashante Paul and we talk to Anna Filbey about …

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - WBA 2-1 WATFORD 47:36

3M ago47:36

47:36

Here are the highlights of the post match chat following a 2-1 defeat at the Hawthorns against a team playing 4-4-2 who played with pace on the break whilst the Hornets played attractive but ultimately less effective football. COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessar…

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Under 18's & Under 21's both play within 24 hours of each other 24:55

3M ago24:55

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Having attended the Man City FA Youth Cup Semi-final with 4,000 plus other Watford fans, Pete was able to see the other development side and gives his thoughts, plus there is a chat with some young Hornets at half time and a chat with Under 18's boss Matt Bevans - which reminds us that the Under 18's season is far from over!!! OYH!!!! This Podcast …

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TALKING CLEVERLEY - THOUGHTS BEFORE BAGGIES AWAY 9:22

3M ago9:22

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TC gives his thoughts prior to the trip to the Hawthorns plus ahead of the FA Youth Cup semi-final on Thursday evening. COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Holliman, Paul…

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"BELT UP WITH BARRY" FROM WATFORD 9:59

3M ago9:59

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Barry from Watford tells us about his new podcast out this Friday where in episode 1 he will chat with Watford legend Troy Deeney! Not to be confused with Fake Taxi which is a very different kind of thing altogether! COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the vi…

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - WATFORD 1-0 HULL CITY 52:15

3M ago52:15

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After a 1-0 win in front of too many empty seats, here is the fan reaction, the manager reaction and some news relating to Baah and Chakvetadze injuries. COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Gianno…

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THE OPPOSITION VIEW - WEST BROM (AWAY) 43:26

3M ago43:26

43:26

We catch up with "Where's Kev" and talk all things Baggies, Mowbray, 4-4-2, lots of centre forwards and slipping just out of the play offs. The prediction league leaps from one disaster to another, the dog is late and risks a points deduction and we find out about Carl getting into trouble on the train back from Bristol! COYH!!!! This Podcast has b…

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WATFORD WOMEN 1-0 IPSWICH TOWN WOMEN 30:32

3M ago30:32

30:32

Pete competes with a very noisy Watford supporting rabble as the Golden Girls took on the league leaders Ipswich Town. A really battling performance saw the Hornets triumph and afterwards Pete spoke to both Ellie Head & Manager Renee Hector. COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast a…

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THE OPPOSITION VIEW - Hull City (Home) 40:04

3M ago40:04

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Ant joins us from the to Hull and Back podcast to discuss all things Hull including City of Culture, shrimp related doping bans, "speering the gooch" and more nonsense before we even get to the prediction league with Jarvis operating at 200% speed, John getting Carl and Justin to roll dice and Carls Fact and Fiction relating once again to David Bow…

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - BRISTOL CITY 2 -1 WATFORD 1:00:16

3M ago1:00:16

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All the fan reaction after a 2-1 defeat at Ashton Gate a rather limp performance after an initial exciting first 15 minutes that evaporated after Kwadwo Baah limped off. The high point however was more than just a consolation goal by the returning Mamadou Doumbia which may give us something to look forward next season. COYH!!!! This Podcast has bee…

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AT OUR PLACE - COACHING 1:14:18

3M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Justin along with many others attended the "At Our Place" on Wednesday this week and took lots of notes - he couldn't read any of them after but here he chats through questions and his best recollections of the answers and Pete despite not being there goes jabbering on per normal! Similar nonsense from the people who bring you Prediction Leagues wh…

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TALKING CLEVERLEY - THOUGHTS BEFORE BRISTOL CITY AWAY 10:47

3M ago10:47

10:47

Clevs talks through the nice weather modern striker difficulties and what Chakvetadvze needs to work on to improve his end product COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Hol…

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THE OPPOSITION VIEW - Bristol City (Away) 38:51

3M ago38:51

38:51

Our good friend David joins us from the Forever Bristol City podcast to talk all things Robins! The prediction league takes a strange turn (yet again) as the Gwyneth Paltrow Scented Candle card is played by ...well you'll have to listen for any of this not make any sense per normal. Just takes us on a bus tour, David promises to learn the Clarinet …

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - WATFORD 0-0 PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 49:22

4M ago49:22

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A quick Post Match Phone In where Pete gets carried away cos he's still in the ground - no one else got carried away because Watford didn't really turn up til the second half and especially once Baah came back from injury in the last 20 minutes! COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podca…

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TALKING CLEVERLEY - THOUGHTS BEFORE PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 10:48

4M ago10:48

10:48

TC looks forward to the end of season run in with the season still very much alive and gives his thoughts on players returning from both injury and the international break. COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Pat…

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THE OPPOSITION VIEW - Plymouth Argyle (Home) 48:03

4M ago48:03

48:03

Aaron from Argyle Life/Green & White podcast joins us to discuss the Pilgrims season, those goals from that player at Home Park plus Aaron turns out to be a very harsh judge for the prediction league which may or may not have ramifications for the Prediction League title (as if anyone cares!!). We discuss the season ticket renewals, the sad news th…

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OXFORD UNITED WOMEN 0-0 WATFORD WOMEN 21:53

4M ago21:53

21:53

With Oxford and Watford chasing the top 3 and with Watford with games in hand both teams went toe to toe - Pete wobbles away to himself on a game that didn't lack in commitment from either side. COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge…

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WATFORD WOMEN 5-0 PLYMOUTH ARGYLE WOMEN 29:53

4M ago29:53

29:53

A record crowd for a Watford women's game enjoyed a sunny afternoon and were treated to five goals. Pete mumbles his way through the game and only occasionally gets confused as to who is who - however there is no mistaking a great day on the pitch and a great signal for the growth of the womens side of the club enjoying a bumper crowd inside Vicara…

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - PT2 - OXFORD UNITED 1-0 WATFORD 43:34

4M ago43:34

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Part Two of the fan reaction after the defeat at the Kassam and includes the 5 word and long form reviews plus even more poetry than you'd expect!! COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, Ri…

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - PT1 - OXFORD UNITED 1-0 WATFORD 45:40

4M ago45:40

45:40

Part One of the fan reaction following a 1-0 defeat at the Kassam stadium to Oxford United who had not managed a win in 9 games. The distribution of responsibility for the performance and the result is discussed with different callers having different takes on proceedings. A call for more youth to be bought through to the first team is made and dis…

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TALKING CLEVERLEY - THOUGHTS BEFORE OXFORD UNITED AWAY 5:00

4M ago5:00

5:00

TC gives his thoughts ahead of the trips to Oxford including Bayo's emotional day, injury and illness updates and memories of a discussion with opposing manager Gary Rowett. COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Pa…

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POST MATCH PHONE IN - WATFORD 1-0 SWANSEA CITY 59:51

4M ago59:51

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Hear the fan reaction after a very cold 1-0 win over Swansea, starting with no forwards but settled by a fine Sissoko strike, but another second half performance also shows the fatigue in the thin squad. Some really improved collective and individual performances but also some concerns as we look ahead to Oxford United and wonder if the play off s …

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THE OPPOSITION VIEW - Oxford United (Away) 32:50

4M ago32:50

32:50

We chat with Fraser from the Fence End podcast about manager changes, potential ground changes and a customer unfriendly bakery. The prediction league transports us to 1997 or 1991 as John talks to Alex and we use that as an excuse to listen Alex's uncles call from December 2023!!! Normal rubbish different day but at least everyone gets a chance to…