Episodes
An epic MDS this week as The Mighty Albion triumphed in a massive match with a massive noise down in Falmer. We hear from Andy Bass, Pete, Chris, Alex, Duncan, Pam, Kevin, Matt, John, Big Dave, Paul, Ian (originally) from Henfield, Sam (still) from Henfield and of course your host Russ from Enfield (I don’t need an H at the start of my location!!! Memories are made of this. THESE are the days we will all look back on with fondness and WHAT a day this one was!!! Stand or fall!   UTA!  Tell...
Published 11/12/24
Published 11/12/24
The Gent joined Russ online to dissect the concluding half of the double bill with LFC, where our hosts prevailed 2-1 in a closely fought, high quality encounter. They also discuss the rapid and glorious rise of former Albion player Viktor Gyokeres, the continued rise of Albion Women (third in the table!) and a potential new employee to Albion’s key club structure. There’s also time for rants at ManUre and Real Embarrassments, I mean Madrid, who had a collective children’s tantrum because...
Published 11/08/24
Russ welcomed back @FACupFactfile’s Phil Annets to take us through the story so far of this year’s epic competition, which has already been rattling along for three months since early August, with particular focus on the recently contested and highly eventful First Round Proper. Stand or fall!   UTA!  Up The FA Cup! Down with the cowardly FA!!! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable...
Published 11/07/24
We came, we scored, we got conquered (again)! Wasn’t to be vs Liverpool (again!) - the story of our week. Alastair and Nick guided us through their matchday in the company of Margaret, Ben and Chris. Stand or fall!   UTA!  Good effort, lads! @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...
Published 11/05/24
Glad to be back at The Glad for the first time in quite a while! We welcomed Dutch Albion fan Jeroen Jansen to the pub to tell us how he came to be a Seagull, how to pronounce the names of our Dutch playing contingent, that Joel Veltman used to be his neighbour! and to talk about former Netherlands players at the club. We also review the 2-3 League Cup defeat to Liverpool, getting The Anfield Wrap lads’ views on the game for good measure and look ahead to round two of this double header...
Published 11/01/24
Friend of the show Neil Atkinson, from The Anfield Wrap, joined Russ for a chat about all things Liverpool under new head coach Arne Slot this season and with a look ahead to the big Wednesday night League Cup clash between our teams at Falmer. Neil will be back on the next pod to review the game and look ahead to part two of this week’s double header in cup and league. Stand or fall! UTA! Can Albion stop the Slot Machine?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 10/29/24
This week it’s Russ, Pete, Alan and Andy K revelling in a marvellous triumph up in The Toon. There were encouraging signs of adaptability from Fab and the boys engineered a hard fought 3 points for their troubles. Plus wider musings on the PL, further musings on Tuchel, sniggering at Palace’s ongoing pains and more Albion news including the long awaited release of the documentary recounting the amazing story of the club’s rise back to the top tier through MANY stormy waters. Stand or...
Published 10/26/24
Pete and Russ welcomed Away Boys member Hayden Baker and club match commentator Peter Vale back on to give us their thoughts on all things Worthing FC: last season’s roller coaster of a season that included losing their manager and going all the way to the final of the play offs, only to be beaten in dramatic style; the major refurb of Woodside Road, the excellent and very touching new TNT Sports documentary featuring owner George Dowell about his challenging backstory and WFC’s promotion bid...
Published 10/18/24
Sunday saw the very definition of ‘a game of two halves’ as Albion overturned a 0-2 deficit thanks to goals from an improving Minteh, Rutter like butter on mashed Spuds and record-chasing Wele, Our latest pod debutante Matt Stelling was there to watch it and to then pop on the BRP to recount the happenings on the hallowed turf and to tell us of his Albion backstory. Stand or fall!   UTA!  Spursytastic! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network...
Published 10/10/24
Back to West London and the home of the BHA Wannabes, in the company of Russ, Pete, Ian, Beany, Graham, Karen, Courtney, Dunc and Dunc! Stand or fall!   UTA!  RIP Barry Lloyd, Maggie Smith and BHA unbeaten start! 😩😩😩 @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 10/01/24
Russ and Pete were joined by Graham Phillips to run the rule over Rob Jones’ dreadful performance on Saturday, with further thoughts from Will Smith. Stand or fall!   UTA!  It’s a little bit funny. @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...
Published 09/25/24
Margaret Wallis and Raymond ‘The Gent’ joined Russ to review Albion’s PL start and our 3-2 win over The Wolves, then in Part 2 previewed the big kick off for Albion Women this weekend. There’s also thoughts on Forest’s visit - will it be humble pie or a Sunday roasting?! Stand or fall!   UTA!  Shegulls!!!! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather suitable...
Published 09/21/24
Pete and Russ looked back on a disappointing home draw with newboys Ipswich. It was a tight game with limited clear chances but could and should Albion have prevailed? Joining the debate in Part 2 we were delighted to welcome Joe Fairs from the @BlueMondayITFC podcast to debate the key points and find out what it’s been like on The Tractor Boys’ ride, rising rapidly to reach the top table over the past two years, thoughts on Kieran McKenna staying put, thoughts on Albion and the Premier...
Published 09/17/24
The BRP were delighted to welcome a very distinguished debutante to the pod. Punk poet, real alesman, Albion fanatic and veteran of The War Years, John Baine aka Attila The Stockbroker, talking all things Albion AND St Pauli. Stand or fall!   UTA!  Down with nation state ownership! @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...
Published 09/12/24
Russ, Pete, Dunc, Andy K, Nathan, Matt & John The Gooners, Dom & a rare Fiona cameo! Great point well won! Stand or fall!   UTA!  Letter of the law!! @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 09/03/24
Russ and a collection of Pod Squadders at the League Cup 2nd Rd match vs the arse end of Sussex brigade and their scummy no mark thug Williams. Opinion at the game and a review a couple of days after, by which time the “bad injury” verdict was made on our new guy Matt O’Riley. Stand or fall!   UTA!  Please nobble that wanker this weekend, Barnsley!!! @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the Sport Social Podcast Network that can be found in all their glory at this rather...
Published 08/30/24
JP, down the pub with RG, talking football, Albion, his own career in the game and the charity set up in memory of his niece. Stand or fall!   UTA!  DONATE! DONATE! DONATE! @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...
Published 08/28/24
The usual suspects and more, including a debut for Tegan! Stand or fall!   UTA!  Last minute winners, eh?! Eh?! @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 that provide the opportunity to do so! Why not...
Published 08/25/24
Pod Squad: Russ, Pete & Alan Guest: Peter McMonagle (Man U fan) Reviewing our glorious triumph up at Goodison, Sean Dyche’s delusional disposition, Sue Smith’s horrendously biased ‘non-biased’ views, the latest transfer news and a look ahead to the big match down Falmer Way, with friend of the show Peter McMonagle providing the opposition view. Stand or fall!   UTA!  I’ll never forgive that ‘after the final whistle game’!!! 😉 @BrightonRockPod [email protected] Part of the...
Published 08/23/24
Our final (?) visit to Goodison in all its glory, featuring Ady from Albion Roar, debutante Dave and our north correspondents, amongst many others. Stand or fall!   UTA!  Can you win a staring competition vs Hürz?! @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 08/20/24
The Pod Squad (Alan, Andy K, Russ and Pete) review all the Albion’s summer transfer business, discuss what we might expect from our new charges and preview the season which kicks off at Goodison on Saturday. There’s reference to the midweek fans’ forum and also diss Chelsea and laugh at Leeds….standard ! 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 08/16/24
Russ and Pete chatting nonsense on their day out to the west of England to watch Worthing’s dramatic high-scoring comeback win which was a ‘Mare for Weston Super!!! Also there was plenty of EFL, Albion and vestibule talk. Stand or fall! UTA! Up The Rebels! You can’t drink from a pin badge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 08/13/24
Russ and Jack Albion pubcasting about Jack’s Japan trip plus the latest on Albion’s summer preps and transfers. Stand or fall!   UTA!  Mind your head, Jack! @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 08/09/24
Andys Bass and Knott plus Alan D joined Russ for a final word on the Euros and a catch-up on all the latest Albion happenings including analysis of the club’s trip to Japan. 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...
Published 07/26/24