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Propaganda: Heads Must Roll

Sep 23, 2026 · 56m

Summary

Hosts Dan Moylan and Michael Norman, joined by actor Dean Smith, review Manchester United’s 3-2 home defeat to Brighton and Tottenham’s struggles. The episode features a "propaganda" segment analyzing fan reactions, including a Crystal Palace banner controversy and a Spurs streamer’s meltdown over offside calls. The hosts also discuss Arsenal’s loss to Brentford, Cardiff City’s first win, and share anecdotes about Dean Smith’s acting career and radio mishaps.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Citizens Bank and Verizon Fios Verizon Fios real estate skit Member show preview and Levi Listers legal issues Crystal Palace ultras and legal dispute Tristan's reaction to the draw Tactical analysis and away fan logistics Away fan logistics and new coach park Dean Smith's acting career and podcast banter Brighton vs Man Utd: First goal and Darlo's debut Brighton vs Man Utd: Second goal and defensive errors Brighton vs Man Utd: Third goal and fan reaction Brighton vs Man Utd: Fourth goal and full time Post-match reaction: Shocking performance Wolves' poor season and Andy Tate's anger Silent misery and lack of striker Webbing and Neill: Initial thoughts on the game Heads must roll: Who is to blame? Carrick's sideline management and fan meltdown Run of form and optimism Chelsea's cheating and Brentford's loss Jesse Marsh's underlying numbers and Chelsea Roy Jennings' YouTube stream and subscribers Roy Jennings' subscribers and engagement bait Dean Smith's acting roles and music video Chelsea fan TV and the Bees Eagles in the freezer and rare birds Peacocks, pluming, and Chelsea's badge Sponsor: Lose for Keeps weight loss program Verizon Fios real estate skit (repeat) Sponsor: NordVPN and virtual location Foxes and keeping prying eyes away Surreal food and holiday resort pictures Jacket potatoes and Preston's sponsor High jump and FIFA scoring Fosbury flop and school memories Bowling and pre-recording the show Radio diary surveys and bowling Script and no one listening High-brow insults and misanthropic idiot Cousin Jack and journalist spelling Injured players and Spurs' pitch Football gods and Spurs' stinginess Watch along: Spurs lad and WWE announcing Offside and pretending to have had the game Wrestling illusion and Spurs' misery Meaningless goals and Gordon's live stream Internet harm and pulling the curtain down Villa's 3-0 and life choices Walking the land and disengagement International break and being a worse person Irish Hotspur and goal music Kudus on fire and Bruce Springsteen Aftermath of a goal and intergenerational politics Managers' decisions and driving separately Bottle and friends becoming enemies Leaving Wembley and soaking in misery Derby, Burnley, and ownership's competence Affluent West London and deluded train Mentality and manager's reaction Solar, Morris, and 8-year contract Ralph Ragnick and Eddie Howe Sponsor: Smart Bunny Insurance Sponsor: Acast podcast advertising
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