Episodes
In the Pod Squad this week to discuss the City and Bournemouth defeats, the fans’ forum, the continuing climax to the season in the EFL and non-league and the proposed changes to PSR are Russ, Pete, Andy K and Alan. Stand or fall!   UTA!  Just a Slip of The Foden! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of new...
Published 05/03/24
Published 05/03/24
Russ and Pete went 🎵 Daaaarn to Margate 🎵 along with Pete’s American friend Eugene to tick off yet another ground and dip back into The Isthmian League scene. It seemed timely with the furore over the PL / FA decision on Cup replays freshly on topic. We ranted somewhat and also gauges the view from Margate fan Graham(sp?) on this rather emotive issue. Srand or fall! UTA! Masters and Bullingham…enemies of ‘the little guy’! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/22/24
The season is petering out, which seems appropriate on a week when Peter was out himself, due to prior commitments but Russ instead had the pleasure of Turf Moor attendee Andy Bass to give his take on the give and take of the defensive possession errors that marked this blustery affair. In Part 2, the boys then cast eyes over the exciting run in up and down the divisions and pondered the improving prospects of Albion hanging onto RDZ for next season’s campaign. Stand or fall!   UTA!  ...
Published 04/18/24
Worthing confirmed a play off place again and Pete and Russ were there at Dartford to see it. They also further reflected on the weekend’s disappointing result for Albion. Stand or fall! UTA! Up The Rebels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 04/12/24
The Arsenal MDS, rants about pubs, rants about Cantankerous Dickweasel General and Chelsea whinger Andy Jacobs and plenty more chat besides. Stand or fall! UTA! Heart In Hand, Head In Shame @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy please rate us five stars...
Published 04/10/24
All the chat from in and around The Gtech including a lovely chat Russ had with Albion legend Iñigo Calderon down the pub! 💙🤍💙 Stand or fall!   UTA!  🎵 He scores with his face 🎵 @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy please rate us five stars on Apple...
Published 04/05/24
No joy at Anfield but Wele shone with his quality hold up play and stunning strike on the occasion of his 100th PL appearance for The Albion. There’s also record PL profits and a new Paul Barber deal to discuss, hot off the press. Plus we look ahead to this midweek’s trip to Brentford. Stand or fall!   UTA!  @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable...
Published 04/03/24
It wasn’t to be but at least Albion went out on a high after their 1-0 win at The Amex, claiming a 4th clean sheet in their last 5 Europa outings. Here’s the Pod Squad opinions from before, during and after the match. Oh and Totti likes pineapple on his pizza, apparently! 😅 Stand or fall!   UTA!  Arrivederci! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable...
Published 03/20/24
Back to winning ways, to our collective relief, after a run of 3 consecutive defeats for the first time in RDZ’s reign. Russ, an array of the usual suspects plus David the Forest fan were there to see it. Stand or fall! UTA! Timbeeeerrrr! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/13/24
Well the game didn’t go according to plan but we all had a great day anyway. From the bus queue ‘til the early hours of the morning, here it all is! As friend of the show Josh said “so long as we don’t get dicked 4-0” 👀 Stand or fall! UTA! Pass the limoncello! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/11/24
Albion are into the knock out stages of The Europa League at the first time of asking! Russell was in The Eternal City with a sizeable posse from The Pod Squad plus there were debuts for Ben from Cheltenham, Sam & Molly and also Per, our new Swedish chum. Stand or fall! UTA! Forza Brighton! Bellissimo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/10/24
Yes another game vs Fulham, another frustrating performance and result as a still injury ravaged Albion rotated in prep for Roma Part 1 and the rather curious starting 11 couldn’t muster a goal. The social was nice though, as we welcomed back to the pod three former guests: Fulham fan and podcaster Emilio joining us in person for the first time and fellow FFC fans and bloggers Jacqui and Loz. Stand or fall!   UTA!  We started but we couldn’t...
Published 03/05/24
Herein lies a MDS with our erstwhile Greater Mancunians Al and Nick, followed by further musings and lamentations from Russ and The Gent. Stand or fall!   UTA!  @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy please rate us five stars on Apple and any other...
Published 03/01/24
Andy Bass joins Pete and Russ to talk Everton (groan!), Roma, the Great Maidstone Cupset, Blunderland ‘Til I Die, the worst goal celebration ever and it’s pathetic imitators, Barnet coming home and in the middle section we were also delighted to welcome back our regular FA Cup expert Phil Annets to preview the 5th round including Albion’s tie at Wolves. Stand or fall!   UTA!  Up for the cup! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be...
Published 02/27/24
Roma! Whay hay hay! Another exciting adventure awaits us as the UEFA bods pull Di Rossi’s boys out of the hat (well, see through bowl, anyway! Pete and Russ discuss this and other news including pain in the neck Mito injury, Jewell robbery and giving the blue cards the red card! Stand or fall!   UTA!  Have you ever seen the Palace meet the pope?!! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather...
Published 02/24/24
Pete and his Dad joined Russ at Welling United v Worthing on Tuesday night for yet another goalfest and to look back to the one on Saturday when Albion wiped Sheff Utd out in a fashion a little like how Mason Hilgate tried to wipe out Kaoru Mitoma!!! Poetic justice was served. Stand or fall!   UTA!  Forged in steel, thrashed on grass!!! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable...
Published 02/21/24
As Andy Knott said, towards the end of this episode, “shit happens… and it did!”. This was the tale of what could’ve been, as Albion succumbed to a late winner, costing them a share of the spoils on another fruitless visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Duncans Rouse and Lees joined Russ to give their views, plus the aforementioned Andy Knott, Julian, David Marsh and Wedge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/16/24
Russ, Pete, Andy Bass and Will Smith on this week’s pod squad to bask in the glory of Albion’s imperious display, enjoying Dunky’s celebration, the “quashing of their hopes and dreams”, talking tins of John West, a mass exodus, a bloody good day all round and Will’s Albion backstory. Stand or fall!   UTA! Cheer up, baby bros!!! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable...
Published 02/10/24
On the delightful occasion of us battering ‘that lot’ on Saturday, Russ was joined by an array of the usuals plus debuts not only for ‘Adopt-A-Wedge’ Tom, WSU STHs Greg and Stuart(sp?), but also for a merry band of 7 Norwegian guys who added a fantastic extra element to an already epic day. We bloody love football!!! *** WARNING: CONTAINS A REASONABLY SIZEABLE AMOUNT OF SWEARING *** 😈 Stand or fall!   UTA! The natural balance has been fully restored 😎...
Published 02/06/24
Calamity at ‘The Ken’’, Wardy at SoL, youngsters at the transfer window and revenge (at last) at The Amex???? Stand or fall! UTA! Time for a reaction!!! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy please rate us five stars on Apple and any other platforms...
Published 02/02/24
Guest presenters Alastair and Nick were at Bramall Lane for the first of two closely timed visits to good ole Sheffers! They and a bunch of the usual suspects give their views on what turned out to be a great day out and ‘three points’ 🤔🤔 very well deserved. Stand or fall!   UTA! Nick’s a ‘Traitor’! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable...
Published 01/29/24
Episode 333. Halfway to devil worship!!! Wolves, Milner milestone, signings new and potential, Ivan Toney, Palace falling down and Japanese whisky….oooo yeah! Stand or fall!   UTA! Leaping around at the bar! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy...
Published 01/26/24
Part 1: Featuring Phil Annets giving his views on this season’s FA Cup story so far, which began way back in August, some Cup trivia, his thoughts on Albion, the 4th Rd draw and the TV scheduling conundrum! Part 2: A Pod Squad of Russ, Andy Bass and Andy Knott analyse the game at Stoke, frowning at the announced attendance, revelling in our win, introducing a great new nickname for JP Van Hecke (thanks friend-of-the-show Charlie!), reflecting on the happy advent of our developing youth...
Published 01/10/24
All the chat from the game as Albion avoided a double defeat and moved up to 7th. Featuring latest debutant John The Hammer on the pre match segment. Stand or fall!   UTA! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable address: www.sport-social.co.uk  Please follow us for automatic downloads of new episodes and if you want to make us really happy please rate us five stars on Apple...
Published 01/05/24