Episodes

  • The Reaction: Emotion and drama as the Reds kick-off with a win!

    The Reaction: Emotion and drama as the Reds kick-off with a win!
    Aug 15 2025
    Liverpool began the defence of their Premier League title in dramatic fashion with two late goals to see off the challenge of brave Bournemouth. In the first Reaction podcast of the new season we'll hear from Virgil van Dijk and Federico Chiesa. Mark Benstead hosts the show, alongside Phil Thompson and Jason McAteer.
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    45 mins
  • The Reaction: Wembley shoot-out agony

    The Reaction: Wembley shoot-out agony
    Aug 10 2025
    The Reaction returns for the 2025-26 season, beginning at Wembley where Liverpool were beaten by Crystal Palace in a Community Shield penalty shoot-out. Becky Davis is joined by Ray Houghton and Jason McAteer, and we also get the thoughts of Reds boss Arne Slot.
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    16 mins
  • The Reaction: Liverpool lift the Premier League Trophy

    The Reaction: Liverpool lift the Premier League Trophy
    May 25 2025
    It's the day we've been waiting for - title number 20 has arrived. Join us pitchside at Anfield as we enjoy the magic moment. Mark Benstead is with Robbie Fowler, Phil Thompson, Jay Spearing and Jason McAteer. We also hear from Arne Slot, Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and a whole host of special guests.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Reaction: Champions lose at Brighton

    The Reaction: Champions lose at Brighton
    May 19 2025
    Arne Slot reflects on Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Brighton in their final away fixture of the season.
    In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear from former Reds Phil Thompson, Ray Houghton and Jason McAteer, as well as our fan panel: Carl Woodward, Kathleen Pasqualini and Sam Millne.
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    51 mins
  • The Reaction: Reds held to Anfield draw by Gunners

    The Reaction: Reds held to Anfield draw by Gunners
    May 11 2025
    Arne Slot and Cody Gakpo give their verdict on Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield.
    In this episode of The Reaction, Mark Benstead was joined by former Reds Phil Thompson and John Barnes.
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    41 mins
  • The Reaction: Champions beaten at Chelsea

    The Reaction: Champions beaten at Chelsea
    May 4 2025
    Arne Slot and Harvey Elliott give their verdict on Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge in their first fixture after becoming Premier League champions.
    In this episode of The Reaction, we also hear from former Reds midfielders Ronnie Whelan, Ray Houghton and David Thompson, as well as our fan panel: Aboubakr Azale, Joel Richards and Matt Ladson.
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    1 hr
  • THE REACTION: PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 2024-25

    THE REACTION: PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 2024-25
    Apr 27 2025
    Liverpool are Premier League Champions. Join us pitchside as Arne Slot, Cody Gakpo and Alisson Becker all feature in The Reaction, hosted by Rob Jones, Phil Thompson and Jason McAteer.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Reaction: Just three more points needed!

    The Reaction: Just three more points needed!
    Apr 20 2025
    Join us for post-match reaction from The King Power Stadium as Liverpool's 1-0 win at Leicester means one more win will seal a 20th league title. Rob Jones is joined by Phil Thompson, David Thompson and Neil Mellor and we have interviews with Arne Slot and Ryan Gravenberch.
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    39 mins